Cassidy Hunter

New Release

2012-01-23T18:57:00.003-05:00

Dark Paradise is available now
at Loose Id!

Also available now at ARe and Amazon ♥

Dark Paradise Cover

2012-01-17T23:21:00.000-05:00

My cover has arrived! I love it. Anne Cain did an amazing job and I'm really, really pleased. Dark Paradise releases on the 24th with Loose Id. Here is my gorgeous cover :

Isn't it beautiful? :))

Dark Paradise

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Paradise Series

2012-01-05T18:44:00.002-05:00

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Today I have begun Key to Paradise, the third book in the Paradise series.

These books are erotic romance soft sci fi/fantasy. The first book, Dark Paradise, follows Mach Koffka, Elder Dannon, and Cin Trinity and their attempts to mine the moon of Ripindal for the Gamlogi, so they can buy their way into Paradise. This book will be released from Loose Id on January 24, 2012.

The second in the series is Lost Paradise and tells of Elder Dannon and the wolf shifter Levi Stoneking as they break a Gamlogi taboo, meet the butterflies, and travel to a dark world called Vale in order to save a helpless butterfly shifter named Teremine from Samteus, the ruler of Vale. This book is finished and with my editor now.

The third book is called Key to Paradise (tentative title) and is Teremine and Samteus's story. He is the dark lord of Vale, and she is the butterfly he takes for his own. She may have escaped him once, but he will make sure it never happens again. This book is a work in progress.

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The End

2012-01-03T21:59:00.001-05:00

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Lost Paradise is now finished.

Even the synopsis has been written!

Now I'm going to go eat.

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Dark Paradise

2011-12-26T13:04:00.003-05:00

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Blurb to Dark Paradise, coming January 24 to Loose Id. Cover art coming soon!

-Sold and sent to the mining moon of Ripindal, Cin Trinity’s only desire is to gather enough of the precious shrube to buy her way into paradise.

Against her wishes she is taken under the wings of two exceptional men—a dominating half human warrior and an ex-con doctor. She discovers heat like she’s never known in their arms, with danger a constant companion.

On Ripindal, no earth rules apply and inhibitions can be deadly. Good thing for her she likes her sex on the kinky side, because once the Mehnarthi make an appearance, she’ll need to do everything she can to keep herself from their malicious leader.

Genre: Scif Fi/Fantasy Menage m/m/f

Dark Paradise

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Following Dark Paradise will be the second book in the Paradise series, Lost Paradise.

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Cupid and Psyche Awards

2011-12-23T19:37:00.001-05:00

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Asylum was nominated for a CAPA!

I'm very excited! It's such an honor :) Thanks Romance Studio for the nomination!

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2011-12-23T01:31:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Review for First Night

2011-11-19T18:33:00.000-05:00

From Just Erotic Romance Reviewer Elizabeth Charles:

First Night was a very enjoyable, sexy story.

It is rare that I am taken aback by a plot, but this one was full of surprises. The storyline could be perceived as slightly erratic by some readers, but I really appreciated the constant shift in expectations. The writing was good, so the author was able to pull off the plot changes. It became a bit of a horror story, and the plot was never headed where you think it was. My one complaint was that Mila seemed to change her mind a lot about whether she wanted Lake or was mad or disgusted with him. I liked the pacing of the sex between them because there was ample time to build up the sexual tension. Which made their eventual hook up even hotter and more satisfying. The sex scenes are steamy! Be warned Mila does have sexual relations with another man in front of Lake at the beginning of the story but no actual sex. If that bothers you, you might want to skip this book. Also, there is a little more gore than usual in an erotic romance, but it isn’t too overwhelming. The story was well written but the surprise ending was a little too flip for me. I wish Mila had taken more time for self introspection and to mourn her actions. But any complaints I had were minor because First Night was a good book.

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Thanks, JERR and Elizabeth! I'm so happy you enjoyed First Night.

To go to Just Erotic Romance Reviews and read the full review, click here

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That Time Of Year

2011-11-11T14:58:00.000-05:00

My editor sent me edits to Dark Paradise last night. She told me DP is the best book I've written yet, and of course that made me happy! It's soft sci fi, which is strange considering I'm not usually a science fiction type of writer. I did really enjoy writing it though, and the sequel is coming along nicely.

So today I'm going to do edits, meet my word count on Lost Paradise, and study for finals.

Thanksgiving draws ever closer, so that means major grocery shopping, cooking, baking...and top to bottom housecleaning! And soon, the tree will go up! :)

I hope everyone has a great holiday season.

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Car

2011-10-22T20:09:00.000-04:00

I bought myself a Pontiac Grand Prix yesterday, and have spent this lovely Saturday driving it! Of course I had to go buy things for it; some scents, a sun visor wallet, jumper cables, a Hello Kitty beanie to keep me company ;), a couple of flashlights, emergency Tylenol because my own driving can sometimes give me a headache, fairy floor mats, a fairy steering wheel cover, things like that. You'd think I was furnishing a house.

Needless to say, today and yesterday have not been spent writing, but my editor has informed me that she's starting edits on Dark Paradise and will be sending those to me soon. In the meantime, I'm starting the homework I have been neglecting for my drugs class.

Day before yesterday I was wrapping Christmas presents. Can you believe that Christmas is in two months? I'm also the family cook so next month I'll be doing Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends. I want to do NaNo, but am pretty sure I'm just not going to have time.

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Midterms

2011-10-13T13:48:00.000-04:00

Midterms are over, thank God. Now I can concentrate on writing. Luckily, though I was stressed and anxious and SURE I was in for, at the very most, a couple of midterm Cs, I aced the tests :)

I will be more relaxed for finals.

Right.

I've managed to get in some early Christmas shopping, too. I love when I get it all finished early. I'm not a last minute kind of girl!

It's such a beautiful Fall day today. I'm sitting with my computer by an open window, and after I've taken care of a few things, am planning on spending the day writing. I have an unfinished sequel to tend to ;)

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First Night

2011-09-29T19:52:00.004-04:00

Danielle Ferries read first night and sent me a wonderful email. With her permission, I'm posting some of what she wrote about First Night. Thanks, Danielle! I'm so happy you enjoyed the book ;))

"...I think, alongside Beauty’s Beast, that this is my favourite of your books.

The imagery was so vivid and took me on the journey right there with Mila. Also, the sense of community Mila had that turned out to be so fragile was very tragic and I think you handled it really well. I do have a complaint though (if you could call it a complaint), and that is that I thought the book should have been longer J There were parts in the story where I thought you could really have delved a bit more into things, but all in all, I loved the richness of the story, the different groups, the rules, the fear of being cast out. You really showed the fear well and also her conflict over her sense of belonging to her own community but wanting to follow love.

The anticipation to Menda’s Eve was done so well too—I wanted to rip through it to get to that scene but forced myself to slow down and enjoy the build up (not knowing what was ahead!) I love an against all odds story J I also love the interesting twists and turns you take with your stories—I was not expecting Lake to take her away so soon and I’m always happy when the writer surprises me in this way.

So well done again J and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!"

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Again, thank you, Danielle for not only letting me know what you thought of the book, but for letting me tell everyone else ;)

First Night by Cassidy Hunter

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Dark Paradise

2011-09-21T20:46:00.000-04:00

I received a contract yesterday from Loose Id for my new erotic m/m/f fantasy Dark Paradise. I'm writing the sequel right now, as I'm doing edits.

I signed the contract last night, got the signed forms to the post office today, and couldn't wait to let everyone know I'll have a new book out with LI soon!

The sequel will be called Lost Paradise, and I hope to have it finished around the time DP releases so there won't be a long wait for it.

I'll keep everyone updated as to the release date, cover, etc.

As always, I'm so excited to have another book accepted by Loose Id!

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Sizzling Hot!

2011-08-30T17:12:00.000-04:00

Because it was given a 5 star review, First Night is up for sizzling read of the month at Sizzling Hot Book Reviews!

If you'd like to vote, the poll is on the right-hand side of the website. I would appreciate your vote ;))

First Night buy link

Another 5 Stars for First Night and Beyond the Shadows!

2011-08-21T21:48:00.002-04:00

Another 5 star review for First Night!

This one was written by Melissa from Sizzling Hot Book Reviews.

I'll paste a small excerpt below, but for the full review, click here.

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"...Mila is a headstrong woman who understands her duty but is also a bit of a nymphomaniac. When she isn’t getting it on with Cho, she is unable to withstand Lake. But she is also compassionate and really does treat Cho and others like real people, not slaves unlike some of the other characters do. Lake is a strong guy but has a sensitive streak that isn’t always found in alpha males...

...First Night is a fun story that has adventure and a great deal of sex. If you are interested in reading about early societies and their traditions, as well as the love of a strong man and good woman, you will love First Night!"

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Thanks, Melissa and Sizzling Hot Book Reviews!

First Night at Liquid Silver Books
First Night at ARe
First Night at Amazon

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Also 5 stars for Beyond the Shadows!

This review comes from Cia at Siren Book Reviews. Thanks, Cia!

Excerpt:

"...Beyond the Shadows by Cassidy Hunter was a fantastic read. It’s apparent in the beginning that Sarah isn’t a follower and has an agenda of her own. I was sad to read of her treatment by her previous keeper, but think being there added great strength to her character...

While I didn’t exactly love him (Kai) in the beginning, there’s no denying that I loved the savage bedroom side of him..."

Click here for the full review

Beyond the Shadows at Loose Id
Beyond the Shadows at ARe
Beyond the Shadows at Amazon

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First Review for First Night

2011-08-12T16:00:00.000-04:00

5 Stars for First Night!
Review is from Jarrah Dale at Goodreads

I pretty much only give 5 *'s to a book that I would gladly read again. And this is one that I would gladly read again.
My one word of advice?
Ignore the cover!!!!!!!! (Just to let everyone know, she thinks the cover is not dark enough to suit the book:))

There, with that done, here's why YOU should buy this book, NOW:

1. You like vampire stories, but you don't like them all warm and fuzzy. You want some danger to your read.

2. You like smutty interludes with odd creatures.

3. You like to mix it up with a dark -fairly tale like - read once in a while that grips you by your toes and makes you squeal!

4. You like girls and guys that are tough enough to do what they need to do, and don't mind seeing a few of the characters who gave the H/H a bad time coming to a bad end!

5. In summary, you like smutty fairy-tale-like dark stories about vampires who aren't as nice as they seem (pet, pet, but don't bite!) and like a read that will keep you turning the page for hours as a time.

So go BUY it already.

~review from Jarrah Dale @ Goodreads

First Night at Liquid Silver Books

First Night at All Romance eBooks

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Happy Sigh :)

2011-08-09T22:35:00.000-04:00

The first review of a new release is always special. Well, at least is is if it's a good review ;)

Jarrah Dale from Goodreads just gave First Night a review you should read.

What are you waiting for? Go! ;))) And if you want to tell your friends about First Night, I won't argue.

First Night

Nic from Scorching Book Reviews interviewed me, and if you comment on the interview, you could win some books. Dawn has posted a review of Beyond the Shadows. If you comment on the review, you could win some books. Everyone wants free books, so go comment for your chance to win! :))

Paranormal Week With Prizes!

2011-08-09T12:59:00.000-04:00

Today is my day! I'm giving away Sanctuary and Asylum as one prize, a copy of Beyond the Shadows, and a copy of Strange Familiar. All you have to do for a chance to win is comment on Dawn's blog or Nic's Blog.

Good luck!

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New Release and News!

2011-08-08T18:40:00.003-04:00

So it's official: First Night, my erotic fantasy romance, it now out with Liquid Silver Books!

First Night is also at All Romance eBooks and Amazon.

TwoLips reviewer Merrylee gave Strange Familiar a fantastic five star (or five lips, I guess that would be) review. I'll post a snippet below, but be sure to go read the entire review. It's worth reading!

Here's part of the review:

"...The many-faceted plot is original and fresh. Ms. Hunter's demon world-building is so colorfully rich, I could easily imagine the textures beyond the colors, the fragrances beyond the author's olfactory descriptions.

I simply couldn't put this book down, and read it in one afternoon.

While written in a lighthearted vein, Strange Familiar runs the gamut of emotions. On one page, I laughed at Olivia's spunk and hilarious sense of humor, and on another, I cried with her through the pain of her forced separations from Kane.

Just when I thought the book was coming to an end, there was another twist and turn that grabbed me and tossed me in an entirely new and fascinating direction. And the sex between Kane and Olivia will smoke your shorts!

...This was my first experience with a Cassidy Hunter novel(la), and it definitely won't be my last. If you've never read Ms. Hunter's work before, I highly recommend you do and start with this one. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised."

Doesn't that make you want to read the review and the book? ;)

You can buy Strange Familiar at Etopia Press, All Romance eBooks, and Amazon.

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Perfect Man Event: Paranormal Week!

2011-08-08T00:56:00.001-04:00

Stop by Nic's blog and Dawn's blog for your chance to win some amazing books and other prizes!

It's paranormal week!

Also, a reminder that First Night is released tomorrow with Liquid Silver Books. You can also find it at Amazon for the Kindle and at All Romance eBooks.

First Night by Cassidy Hunter

2011-08-07T14:05:00.001-04:00

First Night has a release date of August 8 with Liquid Silver Books! And you can find it now (pre-order) at All Romance eBooks. Read chapter one here. Also available for Kindle at Amazon.com.

Mila lives with her shadow and her people in a cursed clan. The Myaian men cannot get their women pregnant, and in order for their people to survive, sympathetic outsider clans determined to do their duty donate their men to the Myaian women; but only one man every few years.

When Mila is chosen, she is ecstatic. She wants a baby more than she’s ever wanted anything--at least until she meets the huge Ednian, Lake.

In spite of a rocky start, the two can’t deny the bonds that begin to form between them, both physically and emotionally.

Then Mila’s shadow nearly kills her and Lake, determined to get her and his future child away from danger, takes her damaged and unconscious to his people.

Mila isn’t about to let him rule her life. When he refuses to allow her to return to her village to see to her people, she sneaks away and runs straight to the arms of a nightmare.

Now her only hope of surviving is the man she left. Will he reach her in time to save not only her, but the child she carries?

First Night by Cassidy Hunter

BTS at Fictionwise, ARe, and Kindle!

2011-08-01T14:04:00.002-04:00

Beyond the Shadows is now available at All Romance ebooks and Fictionwise and on Kindle!

Perfect Man Event!

2011-07-31T17:51:00.001-04:00

Stop by and comment at Nic's Scorching Book Reviews and Dawn's Day Dreaming blog for your chance to win some fabulous prizes! Event lasts the entire month of August.

Day Dreaming
Dawn's Blog

Scorching Book Reviews
Nic's Blog

Perfect Man Event
Begins August 1st!

I'll See you there! ;)

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Review from TRR's BookAddict-Beyond the Shadows

2011-07-29T16:27:00.002-04:00

New review for Beyond the Shadows:

Book Reviewed by BookAddict (reviewer)

From The Romance Reviews (TRR)

Snippets from the review:

"...Sarah has been abused for a while through daily rapes. She begs her brother for help, which is why they are in this mess. Now that she's escaped her rapist, she needs to free her brother from Kai. Her plan is to seduce Kai, free her brother and then flee, but the plan backfires. Yes, as the reader can guess, Sarah falls for Kai. When the betrayal comes to light, Sarah is imprisoned and then punished.

...While Sarah could come off as some victimized weakling, she does not. For this, I'm very happy

...This is why I felt badly for him(Kai) when he is betrayed. I do like his dominating personality -- quite the turn on.

...One could say this means the book is BDSM because there is bondage and rough sex. I say, it's still just kinky sex with a bit of spice...The sexual tension between Sarah and Kai caused me to eye my spouse like a juicy piece of meat.

...This book moved at a nice pace with every scene meaningful. I was engaged the entire time and when I was done, I wanted more. I hope her second book covers Constantine. I want to learn more about him. I recommend this book who like star-crossed lovers who end in a happily ever after.

To read the full review, go here. There's much more!

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Thanks for the lovely review, BookAddict!

BEYOND THE SHADOWS

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I've Been Tagged!

2011-07-12T02:06:00.004-04:00

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The talented and gorgeous horror writer Danielle Ferries has tagged me...and I cannot ignore it, else she might hurt me :)

Are you a rutabaga?

No. Ask me if I'm a tree.

When was the last time you ate lion meat?

Ugh. Last night, and that hunk of rawness is still sitting in my tummy like a brick.

Upload a heartwarming picture of something that makes you smile.

Seriously heartwarming. ;)

If you could go back in time and kick the crap out of someone, who would it be?

Myself. Believe me, I deserve it!

Name one habit that makes other people plot your demise.

My singlemindedness. I have the one track mind from hell.

What song would you like to be playing while you are kicking the crap out of someone?

Theme song to Barney? That always gets me good and mad.

Where da muffin top at?

Right in the kitchen beside a big tall glass of milk. That's the ONLY place dat muffin top at. Why, who've you been talking to? What do you know? It's a lie! THEY'RE ALL LIES!!!!

How many goats, stacked atop one another like Yertle’s Turtles, would it take to reach the moon?

Pancakes!

Describe yourself using obscure Latin words.

Ego dork

Why does evil exist?

Because good does!

What the chiz are you thinking right now?

I'm thinking about this meme. I TOLD you I had a one track mind. Tricksy bastage! My Preciousssssss...

Tag 5 people:

1. Danielle Ferries
2. Shrek
3. Tallulah Todd
4. Chuck Norris
5. Robert Pattinson

Pick a funny nickname for number 1.

You're not the boss of me. I'll give her a good nickname! Us see....Beautiful Gorgeous. Yup.

Make up a rhyme about number 2.

Number two
Pile of doodoo.

Oh. Wait, you mean the number 2 person tagged. I get it now.

Okay.

Big green Shrek
The ogre redneck
Gone far, far away
Oh what the heck?

Where would number 3 hide in the event of the apocalypse?

In the freezer. No doubt about it.

Where does number 4 purchase her pants?

You should ask 'her.' Kar-ah-TAY!! Bring it, bitches!

What would number 5′s favorite dance move be?

The Pee-Wee Herman Dance. Tequila!!

If you're reading this, consider yourself tagged. Go forth and wisecrack!
And please, let me know so I can read aforementioned wisecracks :)
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