Happy Holidays All!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday period!

Cheers,
M. :)

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What kind of 'witch' are you?

You are a water witch. Beautiful and intuitive, you draw your power from the water. You can be tranquil and terrible at one and the same time and might be described as "moody." You appreciate literature and may be a poet/writer. Graceful and powerful as the water itself, the rest of us envy your ability to love and be loved by others.

See what witch you are

eXtasy Books Website is back!

To all readers and supporters of eXtasy Books:

Extasy has reached an agreement with EbookAd. Until the new website is completed, eXtasy Books will be temporarily available for purchase on the original site, http://www.extasybooks.com

Any customers with a bookshelf on this site prior to the closing can access all previously purchased books. Please make a record so that when the new site is up, old libraries can be rebuilt on the new site. The new storefront will be located at the same URL, and is moving along nicely. A gala reopening party is planned for its debut. We will give all customers fair warning before redirecting the URL and shutting down the original site.

On a personal note from The EEE. (Stefani V. Kelsey, Executive Managing Editor)

This was one of the worst things that can happen to an ebook publisher--Down time. We want to thank our business colleagues for their full support.

As for our readers, Thank you for understanding this situation, stressful though it was on both sides. We wouldn’t be here without you.

And, of course, the wonderful authors in our house. Their faith kept us going through long hours and many high stress situations, and we can’t thank them enough.

It is our hope that all parties can now move forward and conduct our business without any further incident.

In closing, thanks again, and we love you!

Tina Haveman, President and Ownerextasybooks@telus.net Stefani V. Kelsey, Executive Editor-in-Chief and Ownereeestefkelsey@yahoo.com

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AMOROUS AUTHORS APRIL NEWSLETTER

Mistresses Brenda Williamson, Monica M. Martin, Twyla Dawn McNight, Rayne Forrest, and Ann Cory look forward to sharing their news, releases, and stories with you.
In this issue:
*Hello from the Mistresses
*Newest Releases
*Featured Mistress Brenda
*Free Hot Read from Twyla Dawn McNight
*Excerpts & Reviews
*Upcoming Releases for April/May
*Contest winner & New Contest
*Join us
*Blogs & Newsletters
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Crimson Destiny is Erin Aislinn's Cover Of The Week!

Woohoo! Read Erin’s comments and tribute to the entire Seven Deadly Sins & Virtues series art here http://www.erinaislinn.com/ . To view more of Martine's cover art go here http://www.martinejardin.com/ .
Voting for the Best of APRIL doesn’t start 'til May, and will run from MAY 1-31. If you vote for Crimson Destiny cover art then, you'll go in the draw to win a copy of Crimson Destiny in PDF format. The voting page is at: http://www.erinaislinn.com/BookCoveroftheMonth.htm . I'll post a reminder May 1st. *g*

Monica M. Martin's April Newsletter out now!

What's inside this issue:

* Greeting & Updates
* Crimson Destiny * Now Available at Fictionwise
* Purchasing News Regarding Allegra’s Seduction: Immortality’s Caress book 1
* New Reviews
* Exclusive Sneak Peek at the 2nd Edition of ‘Lucinda’s Contract’
* Crimson Destiny is Erin Aislinn’s Featured Cover Of The Week
* Contest ~ chance to win ebooks ~ closes April 15
* Poem at Sensual Venus
* Amorous Authors News
* Website Update ~photography added
* Free Read: Chapter of Jacques & Violet coming this week
* Links
* Recommended Reads

Get your copy today, subscribe to my non-chat Newsletter Mailing List Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Monica_M_Martin/
New Members: A copy of April's Newsletter is uploaded in the files area of the group. Check out the hot excerpts and free reads while you're there!

Wonderful Review From Fallen Angel Reviews!

FAR~ Fallen Angel Reviews~ Reviewed by: Moonluster
Set in Venice in 1592, which is a great period for a vampire story, Allegra’s Seduction, will captivate you. Monica Martin has done a terrific job of showing their strengths and weaknesses. Ms Martin has done her research for this story and it shows. The darkness you would expect from a vampire story comes to life. The love scenes are really written well with the passion flowing between Gabriele and Allegra right from the start and just keeps getting better all through the rest of the book. I loved this book. It is a true love story that seemed so real to me. I especially thought the time period was fantastic. You will want to continue reading until the last page.Read Entire Review here: http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2006/March/Moonluster-ImmortalitysCaress_AllegrasSeduction.htm

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Allegra's Seduction: Immortality's Caress 1~ A vampiric version of the classic story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming... JD~ The Pink Posse.

Another Poem At Sensual Venus

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'The Road To Romance' Gives Allegra's Seduction A Rave Review!

Allegra’s Seduction is the first in a wonderful series that is by Ms. Martin. She writes with flair and definitely captures the imagination of the reader in this new twist of a vampire tale. Each page was intricately woven with great writing, a lush setting, and captivating characters; this is truly a book that stays with you long after the last page is read. Be forewarned, however, that there are some brief M/M, M/F/F and light bondage scenes that enhance the story instead of taking away from it. Ms. Martin sets up the story for the next book and this reviewer is highly looking forward to it!

Reviewed by Dawn Roberto for The Road to Romance
March 22, 2006

Go here for entire review:

http://www.roadtoromance.ca/reviews0603/reviewallegra.htm

eXtasy Books News

Due to website difficulties, eXtasy Books Newsletter Contest has been extended and DOUBLED, join up today to get all the NEWS coming up and be eligible for some great prizes: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ExtasyNews/

What can you win? eXtasy is giving away 1 reader's choice print book, 5 reader's choice downloads, and goodie bags. AND - they've decided to double the amount of prizes to double the fun!

How can you enter the contest? Join the newsletter group and watch your inbox for eXtasy's April newsletter. If your name is listed as one of the winners follow the instructions to claim your prize. Winners will NOT be notified by individual email. You MUST read the newsletter to find out if you are a winner and email with your information to claim your prize.

NEW Website coming soon! http://www.extasybooks.com/ We're so very excited about this and can't wait for you to see it! When the website is ready, we'll announce it on both eXtasy groups!

ANOTHER CONTEST - Join eXtasy Chatters and help Stefani V. Kelsey, Executive Editor-in-Chief celebrate her upcoming birthday! Just join the group and post a message about an extasy book you've read and loved! You'll automatically be entered into Stef's "The EEE Turns 33" Contest and she'll give away a pressie on her birthday, March 28th! Hmmmm, I bet if we really chatter about the books, she'll be convinced to give away more than one! All members can participate!

Join here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eXtasyChatters/


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Review Snippets for Crimson Destiny

Literary Nymphs ~Reviewer: Carolina Minx

Ms. Martin is an author who has put a lot of detail into this story. Whether it's battle scenes or love scenes, she is very descriptive about her subject. There is a male on male love scene at the beginning of the story that is helpful to the reader to show the relationship between Drago and the vampire who turned him… The story ends rather quickly but it does have a happy ending and is a satisfying read.
Read entire review here: http://www.geocities.com/literarynymphs/crimsondestiny.html


Coffee Time Romance~ Reviewer: Charissa ~

The author does a brilliant job of crafting both Sara and the villain in this novel. Their emotions, raw and succinct stirring the reader to understanding their hearts desires. While Drago is an attractive feature in this novel, it seems at odds that a battle tested warrior stands by so reluctantly until the very end. Overall, the strength of these characters desires both emotionally and sexually turn this into a good read and the culmination of 800 years of love and hatred are brought to a wonderfully climactic peak in the end.
Read entire review here: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/SevenDeadlySinsAndVirtues.html

IMPORTANT NOTICE from eXtasy Books (forgot to post this!)

To be released to all lists, review sites and otherwise:

Due to certain circumstances, as of March 17th, 2006, eXtasy’s Books will no longer be available through eBookAd.com, or the website powered by them that currently resides as http://www.extasybooks.com/. Most of our catalogue is still available on Fictionwise.com, and the print titles on both Booksurge.com and Amazon.

eXtasy Books is in the process of completing their own direct sale website, so this is only a temporary hiatus. Once the new site is up, all backlist titles as well as new releases will again be available. Everyone will be updated as information comes available.

For more information go here : http://www.extasybooks.com/

Come and play with AMOROUS AUTHORS at Fallen Angel Reviews e-loop

PLAY AND WIN!!!

Join Mistress Ann Cory, Rayne Forrest, Brenda Williamson, Twyla Dawn McNight, and Monica M. Martin for an all day eloop chat at Fallen Angel Reviews on March 15th --Time Zone: U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Excerpts, contests, exciting prizes, and more!

Here’s a link to join FAR if you’re not a member: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FallenAngelReviewChatters/

Come and play at Fallen Angel Reviews and maybe you’ll receive your reward...from one of the lovely Mistresses. ;)

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March News is out!
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Read My New Erotic Poem At Sensual Venus

Free Reads: Read my new erotic poem at Sensual Venus : http://sensualvenus.com/poetry/monica-martin-enchanted-camelot.htm

What's Your Stripper Song? Mine is Scary...:(

Your Stripper Song Is

Closer by Nine Inch Nails "You let me violate you, you let me desecrate you You let me penetrate you, you let me complicate you Help me I broke apart my insides, help me I?ve got no Soul to tell" When you dance, it's a little scary - and a lot sexy.

What Song Should You Strip To?

Allegra's Seduction: A vampiric version of the classic story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming...

More Review Snippets for Allegra's Seduction: Immortality's Caress book 1.

The Pink Posse (4/5)

Review: A 4 Pink Hats Off Salute to Monica M. Martin. A vampiric version of the classic story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming this story was a really great read.

While I would have liked to see a bit more emotional depth in the characters and a clearer picture of how their history contributed to their current state, it was nevertheless a book I had a hard time putting down.

I truly appreciated her dedication to accuracy. This lady definitely did her research on the correct terminology for the time period.

The heat in these pages was enough to steam up my glasses. I recommend this book as an excellent light read, a great addition to any e-Library. Reviewed by: J.D.

Go here for the entire review: http://www.thepinkposse.net/allegrasseduction.html


May Reviews

****EXCELLENT (4/5)
Ms. Martin has penned a detailed vision of historic Venetian Italy. It is filled with both the darkness that you would expect from this type of vampire story, as well as the passion and love necessary for an erotic romance. I was favorably impressed with the way the author made the vampire world come to life. The love scenes are beautifully written, and you can taste the passion between the two.

Warning: There is graphic violence and sex, with hints of M/M, F/F, BDSM, and menage a trois.

Reviewed by Char @mayreviews.com. Read entire review here: http://www.mayreviews.com/


Coffee Time Romance (3/5)

Rating 3/5 The love story of Allegra and Gabriele is very emotional and powerful. This story is well written and the characters were, for the most part, real to me. There were times the vampires seemed to follow the standard idea of what a vampire is too closely. I would have liked to see a bit more world building here, but beyond that this is a story I enjoyed. I would recommend it to anyone who likes dark vampire romance.

Read entire review here: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/AllegrasSeduction.html
Regina Paul

JERR Gives Allegra's Seduction: Immortality's Caress 1~ 4 stars & the big O

Cover by Martine Jardin

Title: Immortality’s Caress Book 1: Allegra’s Seduction
Author: Monica M. Martin
Publisher: eXtasy Books

Genre: Romance/Vampire/ Series

ISBN: 1-55410-617-6
Reviewer: Aggie Tsirikas
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Heat level: O (orgasmic)


Allegra Montague, along with her two best friends Eloise and Sophia, are invited to the villa of Lord and Lady Lamberti for a weekend jaunt. Little do these ladies realize what they’re about to encounter before succumbing to the temptations around them. They will be challenged for Count del Fra’s affections so that this elder may select his bride, and in the process find themselves amongst a group of decadent vampires. Gabriele seems taken by Allegra’s seductive allure, but what of her equally delicious friends Eloise and Sophia?

Set in the lush and opulent 1592 Venice, Allegra’s Seduction is the first book in the Immortality’s Caress series by Ms. Martin that is well worth investing for a “meaty” and satisfying read. This 200 plus page story is rich in detail with aspects of intrigue, romance, and a whole lot of naughtiness that is sure to excite your senses with some really stirring sex scenes. There are some interesting aspects of Ms. Martin’s vampires, or rather kindred as they’re referred to. They have both strength and weaknesses making them compelling creatures. Gabriele, our 430 year old vampire is a romantic, thoughtful, forceful and compassionate man…and a right match for our heroine. Allegra seems unsure of herself at first, despite the fact that she’s a worldly woman of her times. The setting, story, characters and dialogue are well developed, and Ms. Martin’s research shines with facts interspersed throughout, lending an authentic feel to this book. Gabriele’s “maker”, Marcus, and his Queen Claudia also play an interesting role in this story. The length also allows the author to develop the main characters and set the scene for Eloise’s upcoming story without losing any momentum. Just be aware there are brief M/M, F/F, light bondage scenes, some graphic violence and ménage, but these don’t detract from the story.

Aggie Tsirikas ~ Just Erotic Romance Reviews


THANK YOU SO MUCH AGGIE! :)

What Fantasy Creature Are you?

Obviously My Imagination Runs wild...

You are a pheonix.You are wise, powerful, and beautiful. People look up to you in all issues, relying on your advice. Make sure to think before you speak, as your words effect people's very lives.

(I want to be an Elf! Sob...sob...)

Go here to see what you are: Durza Darkshade

Amorous Authors

Amorous Authors March Newsletter Out Now!
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Mistresses Brenda Williamson, Monica M. Martin, Twyla Dawn McNight,
Rayne Forrest, and Ann Cory look forward to sharing their news, releases, and stories with you.


In this issue:

*Meet the Mistresses
*Newest Releases
*Featured Mistress Rayne – CAPA nominee
*Free Hot Read from Monica M. Martin
*Excerpts
*Upcoming Releases for March
*Contest info/Events
*Join us


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Brenda Williamson
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Ann Cory
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Twyla Dawn McKnight
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Rayne Forrest
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Monica M. Martin
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To get your copy subscribe today: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmorousAuthorsNewsletter/

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Mistress Ann has kindly created two versions of the Amorous Authors Newsletter.
Available in plain doc., or pretty pdf. Look in the files area. ;)

Cheers, M.

My Works At Sensual Venus

Free Reads: Read my romantic story and sensual poem at Sensual Venus.

Cottage by the Sea:

http://sensualvenus.com/romantic/monica-martin-cottage-by-the-sea.htm

Painting Iris:

http://sensualvenus.com/poetry/monica-martin-painting-iris.htm

Cheers, M.