Vivian Arend

Rocky Mountain Rebel is here!

By Vivian Arend

Rocky Mountain Rebel
Six Pack Ranch, Book 5

The best type of growing up involves getting down and dirty

Vicki Hansol made different choices than her less-than-reputable mom and sister, yet her fiery temper has left her branded with the same town-bad-girl label. When she desperately needs a change of scenery, her get-out-of-town-free ticket arrives—and requires she face down one of her deepest fears.

Easygoing Joel Coleman has nothing to complain about, but he’s never really done anything to brag about either. The youngest member of the Six Pack Ranch is looking to make some changes in his life that include stepping out from under his twin brother’s shadow.

So when the bold beauty with the smart mouth approaches him with a proposition, Joel is intrigued. Her request for him to teach her to ride soon takes on a whole new meaning. All that passion in his arms, his bed, in the barn…hell, anywhere he can get it? Bring it on.

But tangling the sheets leads to unanticipated complications, and by the time the dust settles, everything family means is going to be challenged.

Caution: Saddle up for some youthful vigor applied with great enthusiasm. Ropes, rails and raunchy sex—there’s more places to get dirty around the ranch than first meets the eye.

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And now that I put that out there, here’s my special thank you to everyone who has supported this series. I’m so glad you’ve fallen in love with the Colemans, because it means I get to return again and again to revisit with people who have become friends to me. I love seeing what new things are going on, and in this case, it’s a special treat to see Joel Coleman come into his own and grow up so nicely.

Also? I love Vicki to pieces, so there’s that.

I hope you enjoy revisting with all the clan, and the sneak peeks into the yet unclaimed and untamed Six Pack boys, and their kin. It’s going to be a fun ride for a while!

News! Marked

By Vivian Arend

Three stories of passion, possession, and ink.

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Dane takes you into a brand new world in ALL THAT REMAINS. Summer Killian falls fast and hard when Charlie arrives in Paradise Village. But the heat turns all the way up when she learns Charlie is also with Hatch – the man she loved three years before. While she’s not sure she’s cut out for a triad, neither man is going to give her up.

Take a ROCKY RIDE with New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Vivian Arend as she leads you back to the Six Pack Ranch. Anna Coleman might be the law around Rocky Mountain House, but bad boy Mitch Thompson knows that under the stiff RCMP uniform is a woman with a passion for speed and pleasure that matches his own, and he’s not giving up until she’s his.

Kit Rocha returns to Sector Four in BEYOND TEMPTATION. A promise to a dying friend backfires when Noah Madsen finds that the girl he was supposed to rescue is all grown up–and wearing O’Kane ink. He wants to protect her from the secrets of their past, but she wants him. And an O’Kane woman always gets what she wants.

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Fun Stuff

By Vivian Arend

Back from RT Convention 2013, and busy getting things done around the house and projects and everything else. But I had to post. Look what I found! Fun!

RT Convention Schedule

By Vivian Arend

For easy stalking I present my schedule for the May 1-5 Romance Times Convention happening in Kansas City. (say that with a Canuck shed-u-al accent, please)

I’ll be doing a few reader events, attending some parties, and be at both the Ebook Expo and the giant public multi-author book signing. Full convention schedule. NOTE: The convention now offers day passes, including $5 entry to the book fairs. See the registration page for details.

I’m not putting swag out in promo alley–but I’ll have fun stuff on me, so come on up and say hello!

Wednesday, May 1

1:15pm - 2:15pm       READER: COWBOY CORRAL  Join a bevy of the hottest contemporary and historical western romance authors for a rip-roaring good time! There’ll be book giveaways, premium swag, line dancing, cowboy models and prizes. Saddle up and come on down, we’ll be waiting for ya at the Cowboy Corral.  Panelist(s):   C.H. Admirand, Vivian Arend, Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak), Cat Johnson, Amanda McIntyre,Mackenzie McKade, Bobbi Smith, Kassy Tayler (aka Cindy Holby), Beth Williamson (aka Emma Lang)

5:00pm - 6:00pm     READER: ROMANCE READER APPLES TO APPLES   Join some wild romance authors as they take the fun — and wholesome — game of Apples to Apples and transform it, RT-style! Get ready to giggle, blush, win fabulous prizes and have a wicked good time.  Panelist(s):  Zoë Archer, Vivian Arend, Victoria Dahl, Lauren Dane, Louisa Edwards, Nico Rosso

 

Thursday, May 2

 4:00pm - 6:00pm     SOCIAL EVENT: E-BOOK, INDIE PUBLISHER & GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPO   Come meet more than 300 authors whose books are available as e-books, self-published and independent press books. This event is also open to the public. Tickets are $5.00 and you can purchase a ticket at the door the day of the event. Here is a link to all the authors who have registered thus far and will be participating in the EXPO.

6:15pm - 7:45pm        SOCIAL EVENT: SAMHAIN’S SAFARI   Lions and tigers and shapeshifters… oh my! Enjoy jungle beats, tasty treats and gaming feats with the staff and authors at Samhain Publishing. This year we celebrate all things shapeshifter with food and drink, games, music and prizes including e-readers, Samhain store gift cards and plenty of books. Take a walk on the wild side with us!

Evening: After 9:30pm I should be found in my office AKA the bar

Friday, May 3

10:00-11:00               PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT: SAMHAIN PUBLISHING   Publisher Spotlights are where representatives from the company speak to a group of aspiring and published authors to let them know which type of book and which genres they are acquiring, the word length and any other information an author may need to know to determine if your book is right for their company. They will also discuss submission requirements and/or provide a handout.

1:15pm - 3:30pm       SOCIAL EVENT: RT BOOK REVIEWS AWARDS CEREMONY  Cheer on your favorites as RT Book Reviews presents the 2012 Reviewers Choice Awards and the Career Achievement Awards.

Evening: After 9pm I should be found in my office

 

Saturday, May 4

11:00am - 2:00pm       SOCIAL EVENT: GIANT BOOK FAIR   Meet more than 400 authors who will autograph books, posters and bookmarks. Bring your “keepers” and have them signed! This event is also open to the public and can be purchased as an individual ticket for just the Giant Book Fair. Here is a link to all the authors who have registered thus far.

8:00pm - 9:00pm        SOCIAL EVENT: CARINA PRESS COCKTAIL PARTY   Join Carina Press authors, Executive Editor Angela James and other members of the Carina Press team for an hour of cocktails and light snacks starting at 8pm. Kick off your evening with delicious treats and take part in a fun activity designed to help you get to know Carina Press authors better. Participants will be entered into our drawing for an iPad 2 (the winner will be announced at the end of the party).

Evening: After 9pm I should be found….yada yada yada

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I really hope to see some of you there. If you’re planning on coming, leave a note in the comments so I can look for you. And if you can’t make this event, perhaps Germany, Atlanta or Bellevue will work better!

Diamond Dust- extended excerpt

By Vivian Arend

Want to read the first three chapters of  DIAMOND DUST?

You can send it to your Kindle to read later, or if you don’t have a Kindle, you can read online.

Enjoy!

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