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Okay, so I’ve been a fan of carnivals ever since I was a kid. They don’t come around too often anymore, but once a year during Halloween we have a carnival and freak show that I love to attend! So I was very excited when I was asked by Paranormal Haven to write a guest post for their Spring Carnival event. 

This one is from the viewpoint of Taeg, my hero in MARK OF THE SYLPH. If you have a moment, please stop by and check it out!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SPRING CARNIVAL EVENT.

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Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too.

Praise for Mark of the Sylph:

“This thrilling new series mixes danger with demons and romance with rocket-paced action! I can’t wait for the next one.” ~ Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling author
“Paranormal romance readers should definitely hop on this thrill-ride of a series…” ~ Night Owl Reviews – Top Pick!
“The story is touching and hot, poignant and sexy, sweet and sassy. MARK OF THE SYLPH is a book I will continually revisit, and I will both cry and laugh out loud every time I do. Because of this book’s absolutely decadent perfection, I would like to award it the Perfect 10 award from Romance Reviews Today. Thank you, Ms. Lario, for a stunning journey.” ~ Romance Reviews Today, Best Book of the Year 2011 Nominee
“Rosalie Lario has the hallmarks of a promising new paranormal romance and urban fantasy author, in the realm of Jeaniene Frost awesomeness, and I enjoyed her work so much (and see such potential in it) that I’ll read anything PNR/UF she publishes.” ~ GraveTells Paranormal Romance News & Reviews, September 2011 Book of the Month

I’m participating in the Dark Faerie Tales’ Fantastic Fables Event, and just for fun I thought I’d post a little prequel to MARK OF THE SYLPH. It tells the story of how Taeg first learns about Excalibur.

The post is called The (True) Tale of Excalibur and I hope you stop in to read it!

I’m super excited to announce that today is release day for Mark of the Sylph!

MARK OF THE SYLPH (Demons of Infernum #2)

This story features my favorite hero of all-time. Taeg is a sarcastic smartass who meets his match (and then some) in archaeology student (and part-time demon slayer) Maya! If you haven’t read it yet, here’s a bit more about the book:

Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too.

Praise for Mark of the Sylph:

“This thrilling new series mixes danger with demons and romance with rocket-paced action! I can’t wait for the next one.” ~ Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling author
“The story is touching and hot, poignant and sexy, sweet and sassy. MARK OF THE SYLPH is a book I will continually revisit, and I will both cry and laugh out loud every time I do. Because of this book’s absolutely decadent perfection, I would like to award it the Perfect 10 award from Romance Reviews Today. Thank you, Ms. Lario, for a stunning journey.” ~ Romance Reviews Today, Best Book of the Year 2011 Nominee
“Rosalie Lario has the hallmarks of a promising new paranormal romance and urban fantasy author, in the realm of Jeaniene Frost awesomeness, and I enjoyed her work so much (and see such potential in it) that I’ll read anything PNR/UF she publishes.” ~ GraveTells Paranormal Romance News & Reviews, September 2011 Book of the Month

You can order it HERE.

Want Some Extra Content?

In conjunction with the release, I’ve decided to offer some GOODIES for anyone who orders a copy of Mark of the Sylph now through April 9th. Email me a proof of receipt and you will receive an email back from me with a yummy deleted scene from Mark of the Sylph, as well as the scorching hot opening scene from Touch of the Angel (Demons of Infernum Book #3, coming later this year)! 

Also, don’t forget to follow me on tour, and enter to win one of 3 prize packs including the following items:

Monday, March 25th  - Books Make Me Happy

Tuesday, March 26th - Demonlovers books & more

Wednesday, March 27th - Cynthia Eden

Thursday, March 28th - Dark Faerie Tales

Friday, March 29th - Under the Covers

Monday, April 1st - Fade Into Fantasy

Tuesday, April 2nd - Novel Reflections

Wednesday, April 3rd  - Urban Fantasy Investigations

Thursday, April 4th - Urban Girl Reader

Friday, April 5th - Darlene’s Book Nook

Monday, April 8th - The Wormhole

Tuesday, April 9th - Kindle and Me

Wednesday, April 10th - The Romanceaholic

Thursday, April 11th  - Salacious Reads

Friday, April 12th - Ja čitam, a ti? (I’m a reader, what about you?)

Monday, April 15th- Bookaroo-Ju

Tuesday, April 16th - Romance Book Junkies

Wednesday, April 17th - Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance

Thursday, April 18th - I Smell Sheep

Friday, April 19th - Cocktails and Books

Monday, April 22nd - Kristina’s Paranormal Books

Tuesday, April 23rd - Reading Between the Wines

Wednesday, April 24th - Once Upon a Twilight

Thursday, April 25th - Passionate Book Divas

Thursday, April 25th - Poisoned Rationality

Friday, April 26th - Books and Things

And finally, I’m also holding a Release Day Blitz. Follow along HERE to win more awesome prizes!

I’m gearing up for the April 2nd release of MARK OF THE SYLPH (the second booImagek in the Demons of Infernum series), and today I’m celebrating over at Books Make Me Happy. I’m sharing my playlist for the story, and I’ve also got a link to a Rafflecopter giveaway featuring several cool prize packs! Hope you stop by!

Prize Pack Includes:

  •  1 autographed copy of Blood of the Demon (Demons of Infernum #1)
  •  1 autographed copy of Mark of the Sylph (Demons of Infernum #2)
  •  1 autographed copy of For Love of an Angel (Fallen Warriors #1) ~ 35,000 word novella
  •  1 ruby heart angel-wing necklace (like the one worn by the heroine Ruby in Angel’s Kiss, Fallen Warriors #4)
  •  1 nifty double-sided, tasseled bookmark
  •  1 Blood of the Demon refrigerator magnet
  •  Virtual XOXOs from Rosalie (lol…priceless)

INT Giveaway

  • $20 Gift Card to the Book Retailer of Winner’s Choice

Mark-of-the-Sylph-Button-300x128Also, don’t forget to join me at the other stops on the blog tour:

Monday, March 25th  - Books Make Me Happy

Tuesday, March 26th - Demonlovers books & more

Wednesday, March 27th - Cynthia Eden

Thursday, March 28th - Dark Faerie Tales

Friday, March 29th - Under the Covers

Monday, April 1st - Fade Into Fantasy

Tuesday, April 2nd - Novel Reflections

Wednesday, April 3rd  - Urban Fantasy Investigations

Thursday, April 4th - Urban Girl Reader

Friday, April 5th - Darlene’s Book Nook

Monday, April 8th - The Wormhole

Tuesday, April 9th - Kindle and Me

Wednesday, April 10th - The Romanceaholic

Thursday, April 11th  - Salacious Reads

Friday, April 12th - Ja čitam, a ti? (I’m a reader, what about you?)

Monday, April 15th- Bookaroo-Ju

Tuesday, April 16th - Romance Book Junkies

Wednesday, April 17th - Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance

Thursday, April 18th - I Smell Sheep

Friday, April 19th - Cocktails and Books

Monday, April 22nd - Kristina’s Paranormal Books

Tuesday, April 23rd - Reading Between the Wines

Wednesday, April 24th - Once Upon a Twilight

Thursday, April 25th - Passionate Book Divas

Thursday, April 25th - Poisoned Rationality

Friday, April 26th - Books and Things

LoveisintheAir

Update: Thanks so much to everyone who participated! The winners are as follows:

Mark of the Sylph ~ Natasha Donohoo

For Love of an Angel ~ Lori H.

Welcome to the Love is in the Air Blog Hop, which runs from now through March 31st. My name is Rosalie Lario, and I have a confession: I’m a huge romance buff. (Okay, this is probably pretty obvious, since I write romances.)

Paranormal romance is my favorite genre to write, but when it comes to reading, it really doesn’t matter what the genre is. Give me a romance and I’m there.

So what is it about romance that I find so irresistible? In a word, it’s the hero.

When I read a romance, I’m looking to get swept away by the characters. To become emotionally invested in their journey. My hero doesn’t need to be incredibly handsome or built like an athlete (though I certainly don’t mind it), nor does he have to be the perfect gentleman. But what I do want him to be is real: someone with flaws and insecurities. Someone I can connect with. A hero I can fall in love with.

Just for fun, I thought I’d pick out some of my favorite television heroes and outline which of their characteristics draw me to them:

Dean Winchester – Supernatural. This is probably my favorite character of all time. Not only does he have killer good looks and a smokin’ body, but his humor and wit are unparalleled. The wise-cracking funny guy? I’m so there. And he’s loyal to boot. Nothing will stop him from looking after his younger brother.

Sam Winchester – Supernatural. Getting the sense that I love this show? What Sam lacks in pure wit, he makes up for with both book smarts and street smarts. He’ll take the high road and try to talk himself out of a bad situation, but if that fails, he’s not opposed to resorting to his fists. On a primal level, that turns me on.

Clark Kent – Smallville. What I love so much about this character is his how very human he is, even though technically he’s not. With every decision he makes, he keeps the best interests of those he loves in mind. He’s the ultimate protector, the knight-in-shining-armor.

When dreaming up my DEMONS OF INFERNUM series, I kept all of the above characteristics in mind. The heroes of my series are four half-brothers who are intensely loyal and focused on doing what’s right. No matter what.

MARK OF THE SYLPH is the second book in this series, and it releases on March 26th. It has my favorite type of hero: the wise-cracking smartass.

MotS-500pxLibrarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Half-demon Taeg Meyers is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will breed an army of the undead if it is not destroyed. He is convinced an ancient sword can break the spell, but this relic has been hidden for millennia by a powerful glamour.

Maya, with her knowledge of all things paranormal, is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she’d rather kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth—not all demons are evil, and she’s falling in love with one.

My FALLEN WARRIORS series features a group of sexy fallen angels. Their kind seeks to destroy the human race, and the Fallen have been cast out due to their protests. They must find nephilim mates in order to preserve their strength and immortality, and together will take on the remainder of their kind in defense of the human race. Read on for a little more about the first book in the series.

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In a world where angels rule over humans, twelve outcasts dare to defy expectation, warring with their angel brethren to prevent the extinction of humankind.

They are The Fallen.

Michael is one of twelve angels who have been outcast due to their determination to protect humankind. In order to preserve his immortality and strength, he must find a mate with angel blood. Eva Smyth has never believed the propaganda spouted by the Consortium—the elite system of guards put into place once angels took over reign of Earth—but she never expected to learn the angels plan to eradicate all of humankind, or that she herself is part angel. Joining Michael means living a life on the run, at war against the angels and hunted by the Consortium. Eva must decide whether to risk it all…for love of an angel.

Want to win an autographed copy of MARK OF THE SYLPH or FOR LOVE OF AN ANGEL? I’m giving away one of each, so click on the Rafflecopter link below to enter!

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Once you’re done, click below to continue on to the other sites in the blog hop. Thanks for stopping by!

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Hey everyone, I’m over at The Romance Reviews, helping them celebrate their second anniversary with a fun party! They’re giving away tons of prizes, including one of my books. Stop by and answer their questions to win. (Don’t worry, there are hints.) :-)

http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php

Update: The winner of the Entangled in Love Blog Hop is Melissa Keith! Congrats Melissa, and thanks to everyone for participating!

Welcome to the Entangled In Love Blog Hop, which runs from February 8th to 15th. You’ve got plenty of chances to wins lots of great prizes, so be sure to stop by each site on the hop!

February is the month of love and romance. What better way to celebrate than with books?

Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve always snatched up a romance whenever I needed a little pick-me-up, whenever I wanted to experience the magical moment of characters falling in love. As I grew older, my passion switched from historical romance to contemporary, and finally to paranormal, where I’ve remained for the better part of a decade. Something about characters with a little bit ‘extra’ really gets me going. So it was only natural that, when I started writing, I would gravitate to the genre of paranormal romance.

I’m a total sucker for the Beauty and the Beast theme, and you’ll catch a hint of that in my book, Blood of the Demon (Book 1 in my Demons of Infernum series). The hero, Keegan, is a half demon, interdimensional bounty hunter who’s determined not to give in to his attraction to psychometric art gallery owner. Not only because of his half demon heritage, but also because, in order to save the world, he may be forced to kill her. Here’s a little more on the story:

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Demons of Infernum

Keegan lives to exact revenge on the evil demon who sired and abused him. When his father devises a plan to bring on the apocalypse, he and his three half-brothers, interdimensional bounty hunters for the Elden Council, are charged with capturing and delivering their father for punishment.

Art gallery owner Brynn Meyers has no idea that her ability to read memories embedded in objects and drain people of their life force means she has demon ancestry. Unfortunately for Brynn, she’s also the key to raising an ancient zombie army, which puts her on every demon’s Most Wanted List.

And no one wants her more than Keegan’s father.

Keegan must protect Brynn from his father by any means necessary, but he’ll have to learn to harness the other half of his genetics—the far deadlier, uncontrollable half—when he starts to fall for the one woman standing between him and the vengeance he so desperately seeks. The one woman he’ll never be able to resist.

Click HERE For Buy Links!

And coming soon:

MotS-500pxMARK OF THE SYLPH, Book 2,

Demons of Infernum

Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too.

Releases in Print on March 26, 2013! Click HERE for Pre-Order Links!

AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!

I’ll be happy to award one autographed print copy of Blood of the Demon via Rafflecopter below! (Print book prize valid for US or Canada only winners only. International winner will receive an ebook in the format of his/her choice.)
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Be sure to visit each of the other participating sites!

Update: Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this giveaway! The winner, chosen by random.org, is Natasha Donohoo! I’ll contact you privately to arrange for your delivery of Blood of the Demon. :-)

Time to get Entangled Under the Mistletoe! This week, from December 7 – December 14, I’ll be participating in a blog hop featuring some fabulous Entangled Publishing authors. There are tons of prizes to win, so be sure to visit each site! As for me, I’ll be giving away a print copy of Blood of the Demon, Book 1 of my Demons of Infernum series (U.S. winner only / INT. winner will receive an ecopy of this book).

I have to admit, Christmas is my favorite holiday. The decorations, the holiday cheer, the specialty seasonal coffee drinks. What’s not to love? I used to have a Christmas tradition. Every year, I would head to my local Borders Bookstore several times throughout the month of December. I would stop by the cafe to purchase a peppermint or pumpkin flavored coffee, then spend an hour or two browsing the bookshelves. December was the time of year when I purchased the most books, with the intent that I’d read the majority of them during my Christmas break. I did, too!

Now, of course, Borders is no longer around so my yearly routine has changed a bit. Instead of the bookstore I hit a local cafe, and my book browsing is done via the internet. It’s not quite the same, but books will always be a big part of my Christmas routine.

Leave me a comment below telling me what your Christmas routine is, and follow me at one of the following places: Facebook, My Newsletter, or here on the Blog (click on Email Subscription on the sidebar), and you’ll be entered to win Blood of the Demon. Don’t forget to include your email address so I can contact you if you win, and be sure to let me know which of the above places you’re following me at! (Winners to be chosen by random.org on December 15th).

BotD-500pxKeegan lives to exact revenge on the evil demon who sired and abused him. When his father devises a plan to bring upon the apocalypse, he and his three half-brothers, inter-dimensional bounty-hunters for the Elden Council, are charged with capturing and delivering their father for punishment.

Art gallery owner Brynn Meyers has no idea that her abilities to read memories embedded in objects and drain people of their life force means she has demon ancestry. Unfortunately for Brynn, she’s also the key to raising an ancient zombie army, which puts her on every demon’s Most Wanted List.

And no one wants her more than Mammon.

Keegan must protect Brynn from his father by any means necessary, but he’ll have to learn to harness the other half of his genetics—the  far deadlier, uncontrollable side—when he starts to fall for the one woman standing between him and the vengeance he so desperately seeks. The one woman he’ll never be able to resist.

“This thrilling new series mixes danger with demons and romance with rocket-paced action! I can’t wait for the next one.” — Alyssa Day, New York Times bestselling author
“BLOOD OF THE DEMON grabs hold of you from page one and doesn’t let go. It’s a wild and hot paranormal ride readers will love.” ~ National bestselling author Cynthia Eden
“The hot and wild fusion of demon, dragon, and desire had me burning through the pages!” ~ Jessa Slade, author of Vowed in Shadows

For more, visit:  Amazon ¦  Barnes & Noble

Don’t forget to check out what the other authors participating in the hop are giving away!

Update: Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this giveaway! The winners, chosen by random.org, are: donnablhmistress, Teresa Lloyd, & Sophia Rose. I’ll contact each of you privately to arrange for your delivery of For Love of an Angel.

Hello and welcome to the Christmas Wishes Blog Hop!

Christmas is my favorite holiday. It’s the one time of year where people seem to slow down a bit, where they take the time to acknowledge the things that are truly important: family, friends, and loved ones. The fact that the holiday comes with a little rest and relaxation time doesn’t hurt either! I always use the holidays to catch up on my (admittedly massive) TBR list. :-)

I’d love to know, what’s your favorite part of the holidays? Is it the time off work? Seeing family? The yummy food, lol?

Anyone who leaves a comment below and who signs up to follow me either on this blog (click on Email Subscription on the right-hand sidebar), on my Newsletter, or at Facebook will be entered to win 1 of 3 ecopies of For Love of an Angel, Book 1 in my Fallen Warriors series. (Winners to be chosen by random.org on December 14th). Read on for more on the series:

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Book One of the Fallen Warriors Series

In a world where angels rule over humans, twelve outcasts dare to defy expectation, warring with their angel brethren to prevent the extinction of humankind.

They are The Fallen.

Michael is one of twelve angels who have been outcast due to their determination to protect humankind. In order to preserve his immortality and strength, he must find a mate with angel blood. Eva Smyth has never believed the propaganda spouted by the Consortium—the elite system of guards put into place once angels took over reign of Earth—but she never expected to learn the angels plan to eradicate all of humankind, or that she herself is part angel. Joining Michael means living a life on the run, at war against the angels and hunted by the Consortium. Eva must decide whether to risk it all…for love of an angel.

“Great dialogue, perfect amount of time dedicated to details, and great teaser introductions to the other angels. I loved the world she built and can’t wait to read all of the stories in the series!” 
- Bitten by Paranormal Romance
“Author Rosalie Lario has masterfully built a world unlike any I’ve ever seen in FOR LOVE OF AN ANGEL.  The first book in THE FALLEN WARRIORS series is filled with passion, excitement, danger and most importantly, love.  I was entranced by FOR LOVE OF AN ANGEL from the very first page.”
- Romance Junkies Reviews
“Whoever thought that men with wings on their back couldn’t be considered sexy, needs to read this story. Because, seriously, Michael could best be described with one word: “yuuuuummmmy”.”
- Kick Back & Review
“Wow, is it hot in here or is it just me? This book has so much sexual tension in it you could probably build a mile wide bridge..”
- GraveTells Reviews & News
For Love of an Angel is a 35,000 word erotic romance novella. Available Now on Amazon.
 
And don’t forget the grand prizes, which include a Kindle Paperwhite, a Nook Glow, and a $90 choice giftcard for either Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Both Tablets will come with a book bundle!! Click on the Rafflecopter below to enter!
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Also, be sure to check out each site in the Christmas Wishes Blog Hop for more chances to win!

 

Today marks the official beginning of The Romance Reviews Year-End Splash Party! The event goes from today, November 15, through December 15th. There are over 300 authors participating, which means over 300 prizes to be won!

I’ll be appearing at the site on November 21st, but do be sure to stop by beforehand to check out the fun games and awesome prizes. You’ll have to log in to the site, which means creating a free account if you don’t already have one, but hey, it’s well worth it!

Here’s the link: http://www.theromancereviews.com/event.php

Hope to see you there!

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