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Exams suck, especially Westwood Academy’s midyear Magical Decathlon.

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Maia is the youngest Witch in her family, and the sole heir to the fabled Meriwether cache of magic. It is her duty to uphold the family name and to bring honor to the Meriwether Witches who came before her.

Her parents aren’t the only ones with high expectations of their youngest. She has the professors on her back too. One in particular. Not exactly what she had in mind when she came to Westwood Academy. Longing for freedom, she only wants to make her own choices without repercussions to her family name.

Will Maia disappoint her family and school by refusing to play their midyear games? Or will she draw on her inner strength and surprise even the most cynical of her instructors?
Find out in Air Witch!

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Fanny Meyers’ name is the butt of every joke in the Underworld—pun intended. Wanting to advertise her pottery shop, Kilning It, Fanny decides to sponsor a night of Speed Dating at the Underworld Café. After all, her place is just the thing for second dates, offering couples’ classes in the art of ceramics crafting.

It all seems like a great idea until the two females who run it want her as a client! Can this half-Demon Witch survive a night of Speed Dating with some of the Underworld’s randiest denizens?

Asterion is a former Prince of Crete, and he’s searching for his mate. But this bullheaded Shifter is a tough sell. After all, he does not like movies, hates games—especially mazes—and he loathes loud music of any kind.

Can a spoiled Shifter prince and a Witchy artist with a bad attitude fall in love in this steamy paranormal romance tale?

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Rituals & Runes is the PERFECT escape to worlds filled with paranormal, romance, urban fantasy, and more! And you can get a sneak peek into one of the stories exclusive to the box set, Air Witch. 

Check out the interview with C.D. Gorri and Gina Kincade to find out about her contribution!

Author: C.D. Gorri & Gina Kincade

Title:  Air Witch

R & R:  You mentioned in your taglines that this an academy book. What makes it different that others?

C.D.:  Unlike most of the Academy books, Westwood Academy for Witches is specifically for those Witches and Wizards over the age of 18. Think of it as a magical university where Witches with elemental magic go to hone their craft.

R & R:  That sounds amazing and something that will sizzle the reader’s imagination. 

What crazy antics does your FMC get into while in school?

C.D.:  In Air Witch, the FMC is Maia Meriwether. She finds herself caught between trying to change her fate and learning the limits of her magic without fear.

R & R:  A true heroine. It sounds like the hero will have his hands full.

Why do you think your readers will be drawn to the characters?

C.D.: This series is told in first POV, and I really think readers will resonate with the journey, hardships, joys, and trials of each of the five main characters as their stories get told in their own voices.

Maia is compelling because she appears to be the typical spoiled rich girl. The lesson of course, is that appearances are deceiving, but you will have to read to find out more. 

R & R:  Delicious. I can only imagine the trials and tribulations the journey will take her on. 

What made you think of your heroine’s character? 

C.D.:  I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with a co-writer for this series. Gina Kincade and I collaborated on this book and the other five. We wanted to do something with witches and the Westwood Academy was born!

R & R:  I think finding the right writing partner adds to the creativity level. 

What books do you have coming out that are not involved in the anthology?

C.D.:  I typically have a book every month or so. You can find many of my releases with Naughty Nights Press, the next of which is titled Arachne, and this is one of the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld books. This shared world has been fantabulous to write in and I can’t wait for this story to get into readers hands.

R & R:  They sound incredibly exciting and something the readers will devour.

How many hours a day do you write? 

C.D.:  I don’t know if I go by hours, but I do write every day. Whether its 90 words 9000 depends entirely on my muses.

R & R:  That’s amazing! Your creativity level is off the charts.

What author would you like to meet the most and why?

C.D.:  OMG, do I have to pick one? I have worked with so many amazing indie authors whom I would LOVE to meet. And then, of course, I would fangirl super hard over seeing my heroes in person. Right now I am in love with all things Charlaine Harris. Mary Janice Davidson, and Robyn Peterman.

R & R:  I can tell you have diverse tastes and that’s wonderful!

Would you prefer to read a suspense thriller or a romcom?

C.D.:  Romcom!! Hands down. And I just love paranormal and sci-fi romcom. I really love to laugh, and I try to read (and write) those as much as possible.

R & R:  Thank you so much for taking the time to answer the questions! 

Blurb

Air Witch

Exams suck, especially Westwood Academy’s midyear Magical Decathlon.

Maia is the youngest Witch in her family, and the sole heir to the fabled Meriwether cache of magic. It is her duty to uphold the family name and to bring honor to the Meriwether Witches that came before her. 

Her parents aren’t the only ones with high expectations of their youngest. She has the professors on her back too. One in particular. Not exactly what she had in mind when she came to Westwood Academy. Longing for freedom, she only wants to make her own choices without repercussions to her family name.

Will Maia disappoint her family and school by refusing to play their midyear games? Or will she draw on her inner strength and surprise even the most cynical of her instructors? Find out in Air Witch!

Welcome to Westwood Academy. Forget what you know and let your magic run wild.

Excerpt

A few years ago…

“You can be smart or pretty, Maia. Not both,” Sissy said, pulling my hair into a braid so tight tears rolled down my once chubby cheeks.

I hated special occasions. My cousin Sissy had lived with us for as long as I could remember. She was fifteen years older than me and had been put in charge of my appearance that holiday season. Celebrating Samhain with a huge feast and carnival was a Meriwether tradition. 

My family always hosted the festivities on our huge estate out in Long Island. It used to be fun when I was a kid. Now that I’d grown boobs and my magic had come in, it was something else.

I used to look forward to this holiday. The Long Island house boasted a large library where I’d disappear for hours when I’d been younger. Reading was one of my guilty little pleasures. Eating too.

Oh, how I’d once looked forward to the succulent, roasted meats, trays of freshly made pastas, and perfectly sauteed vegetables. Not to mention the endless cakes, sweets, and cold-pressed apple cider we offered to celebrate the occasion. 

But not anymore. Sissy had been relentless about my diet in the months leading up to Samhain. Her harsh reminder as she pulled my hair into a ridiculously complicated plait down my back was unnecessary.

I knew what I was. My future was already decided by my powerful father and beautiful mother. I could choose to be a nerd, but not without consequences. I was still too young and desperate for approval to ever consider life shunned by my rich and powerful family. 

My parents, Martine and Frederick Meriwether, were the heads of our house. They valued beauty and power above all else. The choice was simple.

I could either embrace what being a Meriwether truly meant. Or I could try to live without them.

At seventeen, I was not ready for such a choice. So I sat quietly and endured the pain as Sissy doubled her efforts to make me cringe. I was pretty, but I was also smart. I could play their game. 

For now, I told myself as I stood to look at myself in the mirror.

“Thank you, Sissy,” I replied politely.

I had to hand it to my pinch-faced cousin, the intricate design she’d created in my long golden locks was quite beautiful. I looked like a fairy princess.

“Hmmpf,” she muttered and turned away.

Sissy always did hate me. I wasn’t exactly sure why. Maybe it was because her hair was a flaming red instead of the preferred Meriwether blonde. Maybe it was because her parents sent her to mine like some sort of indentured servant. 

But it probably had more to do with the simple fact that our grandmother had willed a greater portion of her magic to me than any of her other heirs. Grandmother Meriwether had seven sons, and each son had a minimum of three children. All of them vying for a bigger piece of the family magic.

It was pathetic and cruel. The idea of having children so you could siphon their powers and add them to yours. But that was what the Meriwether men expected of their female children.

Author Bios:

C.D. Gorri is a USA Today Bestselling author of steamy paranormal romance and urban fantasy. She is the creator of the Grazi Kelly Universe.

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An avid reader with a profound love for books and literature, when she is not writing or taking care of her family, she can usually be found with a book or tablet in hand. C.D. lives in her home state of New Jersey where many of her characters or stories are based. Her tales are fast paced yet detailed with satisfying conclusions.

If you enjoy powerful heroines and loyal heroes who face relatable problems in supernatural settings, journey into the Grazi Kelly Universe today. You will find sassy, curvy heroines and sexy, love-driven heroes who find their HEAs between the pages. Werewolves, Bears, Dragons, Tigers, Witches, Romani, Lynxes, Foxes, Thunderbirds, Vampires, and many more Shifters and supernatural creatures dwell within her worlds. The most important thing is every mate in this universe is fated, loyal, and true lovers always get their happily-ever-afters.

Want to know how it all began? Enter the Grazi Kelly Universe with Wolf Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel or pick up Charley’s Christmas Wolf and dive into the Macconwood Pack Novel Series today.

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Thank you and happy reading!

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USA Today Bestselling Author Gina Kincade spends her days tapping away at a keyboard, through blood, sweat, and often many tears, crafting steamy paranormal romances filled with shifters and vampires, along with witchy urban fantasy tales in magical worlds she hopes her readers yearn to crawl into.

A busy mom of three, she loves healthy home cooking, gardening, warm beaches, fast cars, and horseback riding.

Ms. Kincade’s life is full, time is never on her side, and she wouldn’t change a moment of it!

Find more from Gina at: https://www.ginakincade.com

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With over 20+ tales from the HOTTEST bestselling authors around, there’s something for EVERYONE…including the Most Unholy Pumpkin Spice book, exclusive to the anthology. 

Please welcome Cara Wylde as we discuss her story. 

Author: Cara Wylde

Book: Most Unholy Pumpkin Spice

R&R: Your title is quirky, funny, and perfect as we cozy up to the Fall season. Where did you get your inspiration from for your title and book concept? 

Cara: Most Unholy Pumpkin Spice is part of a series I started writing this year – Of Food and Other Demons. All the novellas and novels in this series were inspired by a meme that’s been going around social media for some time now. I kept seeing it over and over, and at some point I said, “Okay, that’s it. I have to write this.” It’s a writing prompt that goes:

The demon stands amid your destroyed kitchen screaming, “How? How were you able to summon me?!” You’re standing in the corner flipping through your grandma’s cookbook as fast as you can, screaming back, “I don’t know!! You were supposed to be chicken soup!”

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R&R: What a ton of fun! In your submission, which character was easiest to write?

Cara: The demon, Murmur. I always find it easy to write my demon characters, because they know what they want, and they go for it. They’re also super sweet and protective.

R&R: So appealing! Would you pick the male character for your book as a love interest for yourself? Why or why not?

Cara: Definitely! Forget that he’s hot and delicious in every way, but he also has magic powers! In my book, the main character, Ginny, says at some point that he’s her sugar demon and she’s his sugar witch. Who wouldn’t want a sugar demon? I know I do.

R&R: Agreed! We DO want one! Is there something about your main characters that you don’t like? Tell us about it.

Cara: I don’t think so. Ginny is a bit chaotic, but I think that only makes her more endearing. And Murmur is just a sweetheart. With horns and a tail.

R&R: Lovely characters! What was your favorite childhood book?

Cara: This is a tough question. I read a lot as a kid, and it’s hard to say… I’m going to say Two Years’ Vacation by Jules Verne, for obvious reasons.

R&R: It was a tough question but you answered well. What has impacted your writing?

Cara: Everything I read and watch impacts my writing.

R&R: Very true. What books do you have coming out that are not involved in the anthology?

Cara: I’m very much into monster romance this summer, and I have two monster series that I plan to expand with more books.

One is my Orc Mates series, and the next book that’s on pre-order is Uthar the Hunter – https://books2read.com/uthar

And my Monster Hearts series, where the next book is Heart of a Gargoyle – https://books2read.com/gargoyleheart

R&R: Sexy and very popular right now. Would you rather live forever or wake up every day with a new superpower?

Cara: I’d rather live forever.

R&R: That wraps it up! Wonderful talking to you. Below, we have more juicy information about Most Unholy Pumpkin Spice.

Book blurb:

A demon once summoned is bound to his witch.

That is the first rule of demon summoning. But don’t blame me for not knowing! I just found out I’m a witch.

All I wanted was a hot pumpkin spice latte on a cozy, rainy day. What I got was a demon crawling into my bed at night. He has horns, a tail, hooved feet, and a body worth being damned to Hell for.

I never thought soul corruption could taste so delicious.

Excerpt:

There was a rustle again, and the sound startled me awake. The room was dark, and for a moment, I wanted to turn on the lamp on my bedside table. Then I remembered Sunny. Since Mom wasn’t here, the dog would want to sleep with me. It was probably her wandering around, trying to find a good spot.

I fell back asleep.

The mattress dipped under a weight that wasn’t mine. The feeling that I wasn’t alone in the room hit me out of nowhere, and my eyes snapped open. It was still dark, it was still raining, and Sunny wasn’t by my side. I slowly sat up and looked at the foot of the bed, where I once again felt like the mattress dipped further under someone’s weight.

And then I saw it. A shadow.

Dark, massive, crawling toward me.

“No,” I whispered. “This is a dream.”

But if it were a dream, I should’ve been able to wake up just by telling myself that it was a dream.

“I shouldn’t have drunk coffee…”

Even as the terror grew inside me, I found the strength to reach out for the lamp. I pressed the button on the side, and a warm, shy beam of light fell on the figure crawling its way into my bed.

A man.

Pale skin, sharp spikes covering his arms, a strong jaw, and high cheekbones. A straight nose, intense dark eyes, dark hair, and… horns atop his head.

I saw a tail snake its way through the sheets, lightly wrapping around my calf through the thick duvet.

A demon.

I screamed once.

He winced, then said, “You have summoned me, witch. I am here.”

I screamed again, and this time, I didn’t stop.

Author Bio:

Cara Wylde loves to write about strong, feisty women and their hot Alphas who will do anything to make them happy. Her books are filled with romance and just a dash of mystery, suspense, and that eerie atmosphere she fell in love with reading too many gothic novels. With a master’s degree in Comparative Literature, she can’t help but play with tropes and themes from various genres, trying to come up with fresh perspectives on the paranormal characters her readers love so much. Vampires, shapeshifters, demons, witches… Cara will always make sure they get their own twists.

When she’s not writing, Cara is reading, planning her next story, or daydreaming.

Where You Can Find Her: 

Author website – https://carawylde.com/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/carawylde

Readers group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodgirlsgonewylde

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