'It's cold outside, so stay inside and read' HOT SALE! FREE & Bargain Bestsellers!

It's that time of the year again! The time when you just want to stay snuggled up on the couch--reading!

So, I'm having a HUGE SALE...biggest EVER!!!

Of course, all my books are always priced 'less than a latte' each, but sometimes, I like to give you the firsts in my series FREE or at a super bargain price.

Oh, and for those of you who've asked...the Southern Romantic-Suspense Collection will be available on Barnes & Noble's Nook, iTunes' iBooks, and Kobo by 02/28/2015. Split Decisions, the one y'all have been asking about, is already there.

Romance, betrayal, obsession...

For a limited time, my #1 bestsellerShe Belongs to Me is FREE at all eRetailers!

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Romantic, heart-wrenching whodunit...

Amazon Only!

Coming to all eRetailers 02/28/2015!

Prepare to believe the unbelievable!

Creatus (They Exist) will be

$0.99 for a limited time!

Amazon Only!

Or, get all Four Books for only $5.99!

If you like your paranormal romantic-suspense with a realistic twist, don't miss this! Four Books, 698 Pages!

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They say The Depot is haunted...

If you like your mystery dipped in a little bit of the un-explainable, grab this FREE short story. The follow-up novel is only $2.99!

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Creatus Animus is available!

Amazon Kindle Amazon Worldwide Barnes & Noble Nook iTunes / iBooks Kobo Smashwords Scribd Oh, and as I promised, if you've already purchased the boxed set, it is updated with the new release. If you don't know how to update your set, simply leave a comment below, and I'll help you out. If you haven't read the Creatus series yet, or would like to share it with a friend, here's your chance. The Prequel and Book One are available in a Special Edition Set for FREE! Until next time, Happy Reading! Carmen If you haven't read the first three books, don't click this sneak peek. There WILL BE spoilers! Sneak Peek at Creatus Animus

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