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It's my pleasure to welcome back KARILYN BENTLEY. Her books take your imagination to a different place. Fun, scary, exciting, full of adventure. You won't want to miss them. 

DEMON KISSED

A Demon Huntress Novel #2

Gin Crawford, the world's latest demon huntress, has no time to mourn her dead lover as she's called in to determine why a demon attack occurred at the local medical school. And not just any demon, but the one demon that gives her demon-killing bracelet the shivers. A dead professor, a lab full of missing anthrax, and a demon who turns good people into minions complicate her life. Can Gin and her mentor Aidan Smythe solve the mystery of the missing anthrax and the identity of the demon before someone else dies?

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KARILYN BENTLEY'S love of reading stories and preference of sitting in front of a computer at home instead of in a cube, drove her to pen her own works, blending fantasy and romance mixed with a touch of funny. Her paranormal romance novella, Werewolves in London, placed in the Got Wolf contest and started her writing career as an author of sexy heroes and lush fantasy worlds. Karilyn lives in North Texas with her own hunky hero, a crazy dog nicknamed The Kraken, and a handful of colorful saltwater fish.

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THE SHORT Q&A

ANGI: How often to you get lost in a story?

KARILYN: At least once a week. Or I try to anyway.

ANGI: Hugh Jackman or Chris Pine?

KARILYN: Hugh Jackman

ANGI: What's your most favorite thing to do in your state?

KARILYN: I love the Dallas World Aquarium! If you haven't been, go check it out!

ANGI: What do you like about the hero of your book?

KARILYN: He's dark and mysterious but learns to open up with the heroine.

ANGI: Sand or Snow?

KARILYN: Snow

ANGI: What might we find in your heroine's purse?

KARILYN: Wallet, keys and lip gloss.

ANGI: Would you rather be in a Fairy Tale or Action Adventure?

KARILYN: Action Adventure

ANGI: What drinks or snacks are always on your desk when you’re writing?

KARILYN: Hot tea: caffeinated, decaf or herbal

ANGI: Hiking Boots or Dancing Heels?

KARILYN: Hiking Boots

ANGI: Superman or Batman?

KARILYN: Superman

ANGI: Are you a Star Wars fan? Favorite thing about the reboot?

KARILYN: Yes!!! I loved all but one part. Thought they did a good job with the movie and I'm looking forward to the others in the reboot.

ANGI’S GOTTA ASK: What’s one thing from your bucket list?

KARILYN’S GOTTA ANSWER:   A stay in the ice hotel in Scandinavia. Just have to convince The Hubster. He keeps wondering why someone who is cold when it's 105 outside wants to sleep on a block of ice. J

UP NEXT for KARILYN

So far the title is unknown, but it's the next book in the Demon Huntress series.

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DEMON LORE

A Demon Huntress Novel #1

Gin Crawford has enough problems dealing with her empath abilities. Finding out she's the world's newest demon-slayer is the last thing she needs. Unfortunately, when she slips on a mysterious bracelet she is given no other choice. On the plus side, her new gig comes with Tall, Dark and Handsome, a mage who may or may not have her best interests at heart. Thrust into a power-play between good and evil, Gin must choose a side before she becomes the next victim in the ongoing battle.

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The Detective's Dragon

Draconia Tales, Book #4

As a Halfling with little magic, Jamie is barely considered a Draconi, his sole talent finding jewels and lost people. But when he dreams of a human female in trouble, he has no choice but to save her, even if it means crossing dimensions into a different realm. Unfairly accused and placed on administrative leave, Detective Ruby Parker is determined to regain her position on the Denver police force. When an attempt to kidnap her fails, she must learn to trust the stranger who appears from nowhere to help her. Unlike in Draconia, Jamie's powers work in Parker's world, his longing to wield magic finally fulfilled. But is working magic worth leaving his family and friends? When Parker realizes she loves Jamie, she must make a choice, follow her heart to a different world, or remain alone and attempt to regain her beloved job. What happens when the one you love lives in another dimension?

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MAGICAL LOVER

Draconia Tales, Book #1

In a world where men can become dragons, Thoren is one of the most powerful. As a shape-shifting Draconi, Thoren wants nothing more than to continue searching for Halfling children, and returning them to Draconia. The last thing he wants or needs is a mate-until he meets Keara, an outcast unaware of the power that lies within her. Keara doesn't know what to make of Thoren or of the magic he practices. She learned early to keep her magic hidden-her witchy red hair and green eyes are burden enough. When Thoren offers his hand in place of a forced marriage with Lord Simon, Keara jumps at the chance to leave her town behind. But she fears Thoren will shun her when he discovers the truth about her abilities. Can Thoren convince Keara she is his lifemate, or will her secret talent be the wedge that drives them apart?

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ROBYN PETERMAN

~Angi Morgan

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A special treat! Fantasy and Paranormal author, Karilyn Bentley at Get Lost in a Story. Let's get to know more about her and her work: 

Karilyn Bentley's love of reading stories and preference of sitting in front of a computer at home instead of in a cube, drove her to pen her own works, blending fantasy and romance mixed with a touch of funny.

Her paranormal romance novella, Werewolves in London, placed in the Got Wolf contest and started her writing career as an author of sexy heroes and lush fantasy worlds.

Karilyn lives in North Texas with her own hunky hero, a psycho dog nicknamed Hell Hound, a crazy puppy, and a handful of colorful saltwater fish.

As a Halfling with little magic, Jamie is barely considered a Draconi, his sole talent finding jewels and lost people. But when he dreams of a human female in trouble, he has no choice but to save her, even if it means crossing dimensions into a different realm. Unfairly accused and placed on administrative leave, Detective Ruby Parker is determined to regain her position on the Denver police force. When an attempt to kidnap her fails, she must learn to trust the stranger who appears from nowhere to help her. Unlike in Draconia, Jamie's powers work in Parker's world, his longing to wield magic finally fulfilled. But is working magic worth leaving his family and friends? When Parker realizes she loves Jamie, she must make a choice, follow her heart to a different world, or remain alone and attempt to regain her beloved job. What happens when the one you love lives in another dimension?

The squeak of hinges snapped Parker’s attention to the door. Hottie stood in the doorway, one hand on the frame, the other on the handle, a look of determination plastered on his face. A look she was familiar with. A look she saw reflected in her mirror on a daily basis. A look mirrored on her coworkers’ faces when working a case.

A look she never thought to see directed her way.

Which was a bit unnerving, but not nearly as unnerving as the realization he’d followed her. He stood in the doorway like he owned the place. Or owned her.

Her limbs shuddered like a car without shocks. He. Followed. Her. Was he stalking her? Was he with the ones who tried to kidnap her? What was he doing here? More to the point, how did she get rid of him? Her muscles might be coming out of a deep freeze, but that didn’t mean she could hop off the bed and toss him out the door.

Where was the damn call button?

Parker patted the mattress. Hottie took a step closer. Then another. No button. Her heart shook an uneven rhythm, the beat a warning drum in her veins. Her hand moved faster against the mattress, searching, seeking, not finding.

Damn it.

“Be of ease. I mean no harm.”

      She stilled, her hand paused mid-pat as if his words flipped her off switch. Deep and soothing, his voice stroked across frazzled nerves, slowing her racing heart. If he could bottle that sound, women would fall at his feet.

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Here's our fun Q & A!

Vicki:  I’m a huge handbag girl. What is your favorite accessory? Karilyn: Jewelry, specifically earrings. I love earrings and always try to get a new pair when we travel. I have so many of them, I have to periodically thin the herd. Vicki: you know I'm sorry to hear your fav isn't a handbag. :)

Vicki: How often to you get lost in a story? Karilyn: I try for at least once a month, if not once a week. Some months are better than others.

Vicki: Fairy Tale or Action Adventure? Karilyn: Action Adventure

Vicki: Where do you read and how often? Karilyn: I try to always have a book open, but that doesn't always work out. <g> I like to read curled up on the floor with the book balanced on my knees, either in the living room or bedroom or on the back porch (depending on the weather and lack of mosquitoes!).

Vicki: What was the first story you remember writing? Karilyn: It was in the third or fourth grade and was similar to Nancy Drew. Something about a key caught in tree roots. Can't remember what the key opened, but it was important to the story. <g> I was a BIG Nancy Drew fan in elementary school. Vicki: Nancy Drew rocks. 

Vicki: Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay any attention to them, or let them influence your writing? Karilyn: I do read the reviews. Yes, yes, I know I shouldn't and that I tell newbie authors to not read them, but I just can't help it! I try to pay attention to some of them, like the ones that are constructive and not mean-spirited. Reviews are objective. What you like I might not and vice versa so you can't get too mad about them (provided they aren't mean-spirited) even if they say something you don't like. Not everyone gets an author's style of writing.

Vicki: Tea or Coffee? And how do you take it? Karilyn: Tea. Hot. But I love black coffee in the morning. I suppose that makes me an equal opportunity caffeine addict.

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Dragon Lover

UP NEXT: My next book is the 2^nd book in my urban fantasy series, Demon Kissed. No cover or release date yet, but I expect it out by the end of the year.

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DEMON LORE

A Demon Huntress Novel

Gin Crawford has enough problems dealing with her empath abilities. Finding out she's the world's newest demon-slayer is the last thing she needs. Unfortunately, when she slips on a mysterious bracelet she is given no other choice. On the plus side, her new gig comes with Tall, Dark and Handsome, a mage who may or may not have her best interests at heart. Thrust into a power-play between good and evil, Gin must choose a side before she becomes the next victim in the ongoing battle. 

Read a Little, Buy the Book 

KARILYN BENTLEY'S  love of reading stories and preference of sitting in front of a computer at home instead of in a cube, drove her to pen her own works, blending fantasy and romance mixed with a touch of funny.

Her paranormal romance novella, Werewolves in London, placed in the Got Wolf contest and started her writing career as an author of sexy heroes and lush fantasy worlds.

Karilyn lives in North Texas with her own hunky hero, a psycho dog nicknamed Hell Hound, and a handful of colorful saltwater fish.

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A NEW YEAR, A NEW SERIES

ANGI: Karilyn's last series was the Draconia Tales. When she was on GLIAS last year, I asked, "Why Dragons?"

KARILYN'S ANSWER: I’ve always found dragons fascinating. They’re huge, scaly and pretty much the biggest, baddest things out there. Plus they have wings and can get places faster than walking. My dragons perform magic and turn into sexy men. Who doesn’t want a sexy man flying them places and protecting them from harm? <g>  

ANGI: So let's find out why a new series about a Demon Huntress?

KARILYN: I know you hear this all the time, but the character just appeared in my head one day. I kept seeing a scene where a doctor was shot in the hospital. Originally this was part of another story written years ago (as in the first book I wrote, which is currently hiding inside a box in the closet never again to see the light of day) and I loved the scene but couldn't figure out the rest of the story (or at least the rest of the story someone would want to read. Trust me, no one wants to read that hiding-in-a-box book!). One day I was writing on this funny scene which took place in a hospital and thought, huh, what if I joined the two using the heroine from the funny scene and made the doctor a secondary character? Then the story took off. I'm a pantser (in case you didn't figure that out! ha!) so I don't always know where the story will take me. It turned a dark corner and stumbled into the realm of demons and the women who hunt them. And the Demon Huntress series was born.

ANGI: I think writing a character who is an empath would be difficult enough. How does Gin handle becoming a slayer?

KARILYN: Not very well. But once she put on the demon-slaying bracelet, it won't come off so she must learn to adjust to her new job. After all, it comes with a sexy hot mage. <g>

ANGI: Can you tell us a little about your tall, dark and handsome mage?

KARILYN: Aidan Smythe is a guardian mage of the justitians (the women who wear the special bracelets (justitias) and hunt demons). He's assigned to Gin. He's about as happy at the assignment as she is to learn she's the newest slayer. But he takes his job seriously, rescues Gin from several messes and resolves to teach her everything she needs to know. Whether or not she wants to learn.

ANGI: What’s your favorite scene from DEMON LORE?

KARILYN: Gin's first training session with Smythe. She wants her coffee. He doesn't think she needs the caffeine high. Cracks me up every time I read it. <g>

ANGI: You’ve mentioned that Darth Vader is your favorite villain. Do any of his qualities appear in any demons in your book?

KARILYN: Great question Angi! I love Vader b/c of his character arc. You can like or hate the movies, but his character moving from innocence, to pride to greed to redemption is awesome! And I hope I've stuck some of those characteristics into the characters in this series. The reader will have to tell me if I succeeded on that score.

ANGI: Do you have a recommended playlist for DEMON LORE?

KARILYN: Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones and Demons by Imagine Dragons (you gotta love a band with dragons in the name!)

ANGI’S GOTTA ASK: Do you have a sneak preview of the next book in the series?

KARILYN’S GOTTA ANSWER:  I have just finished the first draft and am doing heavy rewrites. In this book, Gin must determine whether or not a murder spree is connected to demon activity and what the demon wants in order to stop a bioterrorism attack. Here's a paragraph (and please excuse any mistakes, it's still the first draft):

A minute later we stand by the red and black burst, the colors hanging in the air, drops of acid rain in a pristine lake.

A full body shiver shimmies down my spine, spreading chill bumps across my flesh. The scent of sulfur hangs in the air like a demonic stink bomb. I want to slap a hand over my nose, but no one else seems affected by the stench.

Must be a demon-huntress thing.

"Justitian," Smythe mutters. "Not demon-huntress."

"If you don't like my new title, then stay out of my mind."

He glares. I swallow. Cross my arms. Refuse to take a step back. Go me. I will not be intimidated by memories transferred onto one who means me no harm.

My justitia vibrates, throwing me out of my internal battle, pulling me back to the land of death and minions. The blob of colors pulsates, a glowing snapshot of a moment frozen in time.

The moment the demon appeared to the grad student.

Granted, I'm still taking Demons 101, but I thought demons formed minions in private. Usually after a crime was committed, not before. A tryout, so to speak. And maybe that happened, but it sure seems to me like the black blob of demon force appeared to the grad student smack in the middle of the hallway.

Or maybe that always happens and I just now noticed it.

The justitia's vibration grows stronger, trembling my arm, my veins. Not happy tremors either. A rush of images spikes through my mind, scenes of fright and terror coupled with blood and death, memories of the justitia's former wearers captured in time by the entity in the bracelet.

          I'm not the only one freaked out by the colored blob. How bad was this demon to scare a justitia?

UP NEXT for KARILYN

The Detective's Dragon is releasing this year. Unknown date and unfortunately I don't have the cover. It's the fourth book in my Draconia Tales series and features Jamie (the boy from the trilogy) as the hero. He crosses dimensions, ends up in Denver and meets his mate. What happens when the one you love is from another dimension?

PREVIOUSLY RELEASED by KARILYN

MAGICAL LOVER

Draconia Tales, book one

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WARRIOR LOVER

Draconia Tales, book two

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DRAGON LOVER

Draconia Tales, book three

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KARILYN is giving away a pdf copy of Demon Lore to one lucky winner. Since it's a pdf copy it can be international. 

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KARILYN WANTS TO KNOW: If you had a magic bracelet, what would you want it to be able to do?