$.99 Ebook Sale: In The Absence of Light an EPIC by Adrienne Wilder

You can get In The Absence of Light and EPIC for only $.99 through the end of the week!!!

In The Absence of Light, you meet smuggler Grant Kessler and Morgan Cade, a manipulative autistic artist. This is one of Adrienne's personal favorite couples.

EPIC is a parody of cliche romances. Motorcycle club member with a dark kinky side, Matt Grim, runs up against shy, author Andrew Atler who doesn't yet realize he has the same dark kinky side.

$.99 for each for gay romances that will make you laugh, cry and swoon.

Excerpt: Bound Gods book #6: Marud

When you're forced to face just how vicious your anti-hero is.
Unedited excerpt from Marud.

*Azazel said something to the men he was with before coming back on the line. “I have to ask Alton, how well do you know this Marud person?”

“Well enough, why?”

“Because it looks like these people were torn apart.”

They probably were.

“We found three bodies in the stair well, one of the had been skinned. Hern says it had been done while the man was alive.”

“If that’s the worst Marud did, be grateful.”

“Cerberus said something about him being indestructible. Please tell me he was exaggerating.”

Alton walked into his private quarters and gathered the documents he’d taken from the library. “I wish I could.”

“Fuck. Is he even human?”

“He’s a god, so yes.”

“If I hadn’t seen the carnage for myself, I would have never believed there could be anything more brutal than the Chimera.”

Alton nodded even though the man couldn't see him. “Just be glad Marud wasn’t angry when he took out those men.”

Goodreads MM Romance Member's Choice Awards

The MM Romance group at Goodreads is holding its readers choice awards.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/20149-m-m-romance?type=group

I've been nominated for a few categories. I'm trying to get my name and books out to a wider audience and just getting nominated on these lists is helpful.  If you are a member of the group and feel I deserve a vote, I'd be thankful. But just sharing this poll on your social media means readers will see my name and maybe even give my books a read :)

Categories I'm in:

#2 All-Time Favorite M/M Author

#3 All-Time Favorite M/M Romance for In The Absence Of Light

#4 Best Action/Suspense/Adventure for Wild

#12 Best Cover Art for Wild

#20 Best Hurt/Comfort for Wild

#25 All-Time Favorite M/M Series for Bound Gods

#35 Best Contemporary/Mainstream for Epic

COVER REVEAL: Marud: Bound Gods Book 6 by Adrienne Wilder

The next Bound Gods book will be Marud.

Marud is one of the oldest gods who lives for one purpose, protecting Doxies no matter what it takes or who he has to kill. Brutal does not cover this character. Vicious isn't a big enough word. Merciless times ten.

Unedited Teaser from BOUND GODS - Marud

Marud (Bound Gods 6) will be the next book released. Here is a little teaser (unedited).

A small part of Marud had worried the years of abuse might have damaged that part of Jessie. But after this morning Marud knew that was not the case. Jessie was as much of a Doxie as any high-bred boy from Alton's stalls. In some ways, he was more. 

Come for me, Master. 

Yeah, he was so much more. What Doxie could order a god to surrender? What Doxie would? Jessie had only been with Marud days, and already it felt like he'd been at Marud's side for years. Marud might have prepared for the day he would no longer be there for Jessie, but the boy would suffer.And the god was sure, if anything happened to Jessie, he would not be able to live. Not because of the loss of the nectar Jessie made, but because Marud's honor would be broken and the shards would bleed him faster than the knife that once slit his throat. He would keep going though. Only it wouldn't be ambrosia carrying Marud into the future, it would be his rage.

63 Days Later: A Holiday Tail (A Wild Novella) by Adrienne Wilder

New release!

63 Days Later: A Holiday Tail

by Adrienne Wilder
December 2, 2017
90 pages
63 Days later takes place after the novel WILD. This can be read as a stand alone story.
However, it might be more enjoyable if you read WILD first.

Trigger Warning: Christmas music, trees, presents, and all around holiday cheer

It’s been almost two years since Keegan and August escaped the Alaskan wilderness, and they finally get to celebrate their very first Christmas together.

But their plans of peace and quiet get turned upside down when Santa leaves more than just presents under the tree.

COVER REVEAL: 63 Days: A Holiday Tail (A Wild Novella) by Adrienne Wilder

Releasing Dec 1, 2017

It’s been almost two years since Keegan and August escaped the Alaskan wilderness, and they finally get to celebrate their very first Christmas together.

But their plans for peace and quiet get turned upside down when Santa leaves more than just presents under the tree.

This will be a stand-alone story, so if you haven't read WILD yet (and why haven't you!?) you can still enjoy this little slice of life with Keegan, August, and Daisy.

Let me know what you think of the cover in the comments below!

You asked for it...a WILD short story that isn't so short.

People loved Keegan and August (and Daisy) in WILD but many of you wanted more. You wanted to see them enjoying themselves (in more ways than one).

My plan was to write a short story about time in their Virgina home. But if you know my books, short is not something I do well. The short story has turned into a 20K novella. I am gonna get cavities from all this mushy, mushy, squishy, sweetness. This is SO not my comfort zone. I just want you to know I'm only doing this because I love my fans. HAHAHAHA

Right now it is tentatively called "63 Days Later". Some of you out there will get the significance of that particular number. If you do...please don't spoil it.

The story is written, but I need to do the revisions. I am shooting for a December release to coincide with a WILD book tour.

If you have a blog and interested in being part of the blog tour contact my assistant sstogner1 at gmail dot com to get on the list.

Thanks again to all my fans. You make it worth it.
Adrienne

Ever wonder what the Chimera from Bound Gods looks like?

 For everyone who has wondered what the Chimera looks like. I digitally painted this.

Secret Project Revealed!

I'm considering doing Bound Gods in a graphic novel.

HOWEVER---I am having difficulty finding an artist. One...the material being *cough* dubious and two...the "feel" of the story in the figures. If anyone out there knows of an artist that can do sequential art (comic book cell style) with a mix of American manga but in a dark theme, please pass the word. 

This will be a paying job. I am not asking anyone to work for free. If you're a reader and can do this kind of artwork, even better. :)

Anyhow...please pass the word. Right now I'm taking up sample art from people who have shown me a portfolio with art that resembles what I'm looking for. For those who have the right style/artwork I am paying for a sketch of a character to see how well they can take instructions.

Photo credit: RestrictedData via VisualHunt /  CC BY

Stories I'm working on now.

Thought I'd let you know what books I'm working on now.

The Darkest Hour (30% done)

Jeff and Felix's story. You met Jeff in In the Absence of Light and Felix was briefly mentioned near the end. This will be a much darker story. But Jeff and Felix will have a run-in with a certain couple ;)

Bound Gods #6: Claiming (80% done)

Leo, Kaleb and Aaron's story and it will break your heart. I will put it back together though ;) They will literally go to hell (purgatory) and back. *insert evil author laugh*

Bound Gods #7: The Stone Child (80% done)

Marud and Jessie's story. Marud is a god that appeared in Bound Gods #5 Crocuta Crocuta. Jessie is a strong-headed 19-year-old doxie who has taken care of himself since he was young. 

Bound Gods #8: Pandora's Heart (25% done)

Pandora and Ishtar's story. Pandora has been a reader favorite and was sent off at the end of Bound Gods #4 Reborn to live with the goddesses. Ishtar is a titan imprisoned there.

Bound Gods #10 (10% done)

Jinx and Ira are an underage god and doxie. This story is still in the planning stage.

These next three Bound Gods will be published at the same time because they all occur in the same timeline. There will be some crossing over when the characters from each story have to interact with each other. You should be able to read these three in any order you want. 

Sicarii (80% done)

This is a contemporary story about Marcel, a brutal assassin. But it is not about him finding love. He manipulates two people, Ben and Jacob, who are intertwined with his life. There is also a 14-year-old boy named Sam who lives next door to Marcel. His is a coming of age story (there is no romance element to his part of the story)

I really like Marcel...but he is exhausting to write. 

Sins of the Father (5% done)

Dorian and Mitch's story.

Dorian is an ex-catholic priest. His father was in the mafia and ripped off another family. The family came looking the stolen item and found Dorian and exacted revenge on him.

Mitch is an ex-police officer but quit when people found out he ran a BDSM club. He now acts as a police consultant on sex crimes.

What people are saying about WILD...

I just want to tell you how much I appreciate all the encouraging words about WILD and for helping me get the word out. Thank you for leaving reviews on amazon and goodreads and suggesting it to your friends. It is the best way to help support all of your favorite authors.

Feel free to ask me any questions you have about WILD down in the comments.

What people are saying about WILD.

 

5*

ByLmLon September 4, 2017

Verified Purchase

What an adventure this book turned out to be. I was enthralled from the first chapter....

5* Superb Writing

BySilkeeeeeeReadson September 3, 2017

Verified Purchase

What a story. Loved the characters. It seems Adrienne Wilder just has a gift of creating characters that I think I can't live without....

5* Very good !!!

ByDoll Peuleon September 3, 2017

Verified Purchase

I love to read WILD very much. This story is suspenseful, full of action, sexy and romantic

5* I'm wild about this story!

Bynrevvyon September 1, 2017

What an incredible story this was! I was gripped from the first paragraphs and then completely riveted, reading until the wee hours to finish it.

4* Recommended read.

Byjudith stokeron September 3, 2017

Well, the opening scene certainly packs a punch.This is an extremely well thought out story and executed well.It's edge of the seat stuff, these days I'm finding a lot of books I read have a certain predictably about them.....well, not here.

WILD has been released into the ...wild! See what I did there?

Wild released today! *wipes brow* Hope you guys love Keegan and August as much as I do.

kindle copy: http://amzn.to/2wYcnpc

print copy: http://amzn.to/2eB52o1

First review on Amazon: https://goo.gl/Nb4Dv5
5 stars
"What an incredible story this was! I was gripped from the first paragraphs and then completely riveted, reading until the wee hours to finish it. ..." -By nrevvy

There is going to be a Wild Book Tour in the near future. There will be chances for you to win books from my backlist and maybe learn a few things about me...like the fact that my dog is a fart volcano.  I'll get details to you as soon as I have them.

Read chapter one of Wild by Adrienne Wilder now!

"Snow, black ash, shredded wads of metal. ..." 

You can read chapter one of Wild now!

https://goo.gl/zN28nM

Release day Sept 1, 2017

You still have one day left to pre order. Pre ordering helps me out with release day rankings. If you can't pre order then just sharing the pre order link will help me out.

Thank you for all your support!

amazon link

Pre order Wild by Adrienne Wilder on amazon now!

Wild is now up for pre orders on amazon. It is set to release September 1, 2017.

amazon: http://amzn.to/2in6wTR

Release Day: September 1, 2017

August Vallory had it all. A modeling career, a man he loved, and the extended family he’d acquired in the business. Then the world he knew was torn away when the plane he was on crashed en route to a photo shoot. 

Lost in the Alaskan wilderness, August doesn’t stand a chance.

No sane man would choose to live in the Alaskan bush unless he had something to hide. And Keegan Brooks has secrets darker than night, more dangerous than wolves, more brutal than an Alaskan winter.

Every day was a fight for his life until he stumbled upon a downed plane with a lone survivor. Now it’s no longer just Keegan’s life teetering on the edge of survival.

It’s his heart.

EPIC book tour starts today over at Boy Meets Boy Reviews.

The Epic book tour kicks off over at Boy Meets Boy Reviews. I talk about writing Morgan, the autistic romantic protagonist in my book The Absence of Light.

https://boymeetsboyreviews.blogspot.com/2017/08/giveaway-blog-tour-epic-by-adrienne.html

Stop by and tell me what you thought of Morgan and Grant. And don't foget to enter the giveaway!

Announcing: EPIC Book Tour August 14-25, 2017

Be sure to visit each stop during the Epic book tour. Adrienne answers fans questions. There is a tour wide giveaway for a $20 amazon gift card. Each stop has the option to do their own giveaway for winner's choice of any Adrienne Wilder book.

Epic

by Adrienne Wilder

June 15, 2017

319 pages

Andrew Atler has learned the hard way, fiction is far better than real life. In his romance novels the world is safe, predictable, and there is always a happy ending. Best of all, he can safely fall in love and the person will never know. There he can weave a tale of perfect passion plus pay the bills.

Matt Grim flies the colors of Hell’s Legion. When he’s not riding his chopper, he’s working as a bouncer for the Six. Matt’s life consists of drinking, playing in a band, and burning the midnight oil in the dungeon. He lives hard, plays hard, and rides even harder.

Two people who would never be a part of the same EPIC love story.

But sometimes those fairy tale clichés have a way of working magic.

And sometimes…sometimes those happy endings do come true.

Amazon buy link http://amzn.to/2tSwDr3

Goodreads link https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35412625-epic

Blog Tour

Aug 14-25

Aug 14 Boy Meets Boys Reviews – guest post
Aug 15 Making it Happen - review
            Vampy and Racey – review/guest post
Aug 16 The Novel Approach Reviews – guest post
Aug 17 Joyfully Jay – guest post
Aug 18 Jeep Diva – guest post
Aug 21 I Smell Sheep – spotlight
Aug 22 Love Unchained - review
            Pearls Cast Before a McPig - spotlight
Aug 23 Love Bytes – guest post
Aug 25 Jessie G Books – spotlight

Each blog may run their own giveaway for an ecopy of any Adrienne Wilder book.

Tour Wide Giveaway

$20 amazon gift card

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The problem with stockart...a cover designer's dilemma.

Well, that cover everyone loved for WILD had to be changed. I found out there is another cover through Dreamspinner that uses the same model in almost the exact same way as mine. Theirs was out first. This is a problem many cover artists run into. Stock art is open for anyone to buy and use. You don't get exclusive rights to it.

When an author makes or buys cover art, they don't want their book to be confused with someone else's. So, I had to change my cover. The cover concept I used is perfect for the story, so I stuck with it. No one else will have this model because I created him by cobbling together pieces of other photos; someone who truly looks like Keegan.

The new cover is the same, but not the same.

I hope you understand why I had to change my cover and will love my new version too.

Here are some of my attempts

Teasers from WILD by Adrienne Wilder... Meet Keegan.

Coming Soon: WILD, a romantic suspense novel from Adrienne Wilder

Meet Keegan Brooks through the eyes of August Vallory.

COVER REVEAL: Wild by Adrienne Wilder

Here is the cover and tentative blurb for Wild. Both could be tweaked a bit before publication. I don't have a release date yet. I am almost done with revisions, then it will go to my editors. Barring any major issues, it should be out before the end of summer.

This is a new cover I created to avoid similarities to another author's cover.

No sane man would choose to live in the Alaskan bush unless he had something to hide. And Keegan Brooks has secrets darker than night, more dangerous than wolves, more brutal than an Alaskan winter. Every day for him was survival until he found August Vallory the sole survivor in a downed plane. 

It’s no longer just Keegan’s life teetering on the edge of survival.

Now it’s his heart.

THANK YOU for making Epic a success!

I want to give a big THANK YOU to all the fans out there who have purchased/read on KU my most recent release. Currently Epic is at #50 on Amazon. Thank you very much! Please be sure to spread the word about this fun, lighthearted story.

If enjoyed Andrew and Matt I'd be greatful if you would leave a review over on amazon and/or goodreads.

http://amzn.to/2sLbGNr

Sexy excerpt from Epic by Adrienne Wilder

This is Adrienne's first contemporary romance. The story is more light-hearted than most of Adrienne's previous titles. But don't worry, the sex scenes are the same mind-blowing kind Adrienne is known for.

Get ready to fall in love with Andrew and have your boxers/panties set on fire by Matt...

amazon link http://amzn.to/2sBrsuW

Blurb for Epic by Adrienne Wilder....

Get ready for the ride of your life...

A contemporary romance from Adrienne Wilder

will be out before the end of June.

Help get the word out and add it to your goodreads shelf.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35412625-epic

Andrew Atler has learned the hard way, fiction is far better than real life. In his romance novels the world is safe, predictable, and there is always a happy ending. Best of all, he can safely fall in love and the person will never know. There he can weave a tale of perfect passion plus pay the bills.

Matt Grim flies the colors of Hell’s Legion. When he’s not riding his chopper, he’s working as a bouncer for the Six. Matt’s life consists of drinking, playing in a band, and burning the midnight oil in the dungeon. He lives hard, plays hard, and rides even harder.

Two people who would never be a part of the same EPIC love story.

But sometimes those fairy tale clichés have a way of working magic.

And sometimes…sometimes those happy endings do come true.

Cover Reveal... Epic by Adrienne Wilder

There might be a few more tweaks before I publish.

Blurb coming soon

New Release: Crocuta Crocuta (Bound Gods #5) by Adrienne Wilder

Bound Gods #5 is now on amazon.

Bound Gods #5: Crocuta Crocuta
by Adrienne Wilder
June 2, 2017
For a god, what could be closer to heaven than living in a safe haven like Sanctuary, with an endless supply of ambrosia, delivered by the beautiful bodies of the Doxies in Alton’s harem?

But unlike the majority of the gods in Sanctuary who are less than human, Cerberus isn’t exotic or fantastical. His appearance, his…habits…have become the horror stories whispered on the lips of Doxies.

And while Cerberus might be immortal, his pride is not indestructible. Seeing the love of a Doxie for a monster like the Chimera, shatters it.

A chance encounter with an undocumented Doxie named Owen begins to transform Cerberus’s life. At least until Alton removes Owen from Cerberus’s care, banning the god from training the boy—to protect him from Cerberus’s animal nature.

In reality, Alton's motives are far more frightening. And the truth could kill Cerberus and Owen both.

COVER REVEAL: Crocuta Crocuta (Bound Gods book 5) by Adrienne Wilder

Here is the cover I designed for Cerberus' story. I just got the story back from the editor. Look for a buy link soon.

COVER REVEAL: THIRTEEN: Part Two (The Others Project Book 2) by Adrienne Wilder

THIRTEEN: Part Two (The Others Project Book 2)

by Adrienne Wilder

May 21, 2017
Quinn no longer knows up from down, left from right, as the rules of the world blur.
He can’t even trust the ache in his heart.
Is it for the love he lost or a love trying to form?

As the X Variable closes in, the fabric of reality begins to unravel. There is only one thing Quinn knows for sure,Thirteen is in danger.

No longer tell who is friend and who is foe, Quinn comes to realize
he can either save himself or the Other who says he loves Quinn...Thirteen.

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THIRTEEN: Part One (The Others Project Book 2)

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Thirteen part II is coming soon!

Hello, it's been a while since I've had any news for you, but Thirteen part II is with the editor. Once I get it back I will have more details on the release. I am hoping by the end of May.

I have been feeling better and have made a lot of progress on many stories. I hope to publish more this year. I will post more about those books soon!

Thanks for all your patience with Thirteen part II. The Others stories are complex and at times, exhausting to write. I think you will be happy with the results. Yes, Thirteen will rip your heart out and put it back together again. It's what I do best ;)

If you haven't read Thirteen part I, you can grab it here.

Thank you for all your support!

Find Adrienne Wilder on Wattpad!

I have joined Wattpad (free story platform) in hopes of introducing more readers to my books. Currently, I am posting To Adam With Love, one chapter a week.

I will also be posting large excerpts from some of my books as well.

You can follow me and get a notification anytime I post there.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/AdrienneWilder

Help me spread the gay!

By sharing this news and link around!

-Thanks!

Why I write: A letter from a reader.

I wanted to share with you a special letter I received. I am honored and humbled that my story Jack, a coming of age story about a transgender boy, helped someone realize they are not alone and there is hope...

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Dear Adrienne Wilder,

The girl in the red dress stared at the mirror. Her eyes roamed up and down, noting the curves of her chest and hips, her soft face and flowing hair.

But this wasn’t the real person who stood in the front of the mirror. That person had a flat chest, strong jawline, and didn’t have translucent black lines running down his face.

He never hated his body, but the universe was determined to change that. They made him think he was the only one in the world who felt like this, and that he’d never be happy.

Your book, Adrienne Wilder, was the best thing he could have asked for.

Almost four years ago, I came out as transgender. I haven’t always known, but part of me felt that something “was off” from the start. Through the years, I have gotten lots of support, but no one has been able to fully understand it. Until you. Until Jack. Jack was the first time I finally saw my emotions on paper, and not written by me.

Relating to Jack was instantaneous. For many years I have dealt with family members refusing to accept or acknowledge how I present myself, and more than once have I attempted suicide. In chapter two, when he says, “Falling wasn’t half as frightening as being trapped with Emma. Being forced into a shape I did not fit,” I was scared of how much I understood that feeling.

One thing I truly learned from this book, though, is to never stop looking for a brighter future. Life may beat you down, and bad days may turn into bad weeks or months. But that doesn’t mean you won’t get your happy ending.

Before I read this book, I was a month out of the hospital for suicidal thoughts and quickly sinking into yet another depression. Not only did this book make me feel like I wasn’t truly alone, it gave me hope. As the book progressed, Jack’s situation kept getting worse and worse, and I had a feeling from the start that it wouldn’t have a happy ending. But in the final chapters, when Jack and Noah finally got out of the hospital and created a new life together, I couldn’t believe it. There have been so many times where I’ve felt completely hopeless about my future, and that I’ll never be satisfied. This ending made me realize that right now is not my happy ending, but I’ll get there. Everything can’t happen at once, but one day I will be where I want to be and who I want to be. This simple lesson has motivated me to be as happy as I can in the moment and to never stop believing.

So in the end, Adrienne Wilder, I’d like to say thank you. Thank you for the emotions, the lessons, and most of all, for Jack.

Sincerely,
CJ Medley

JACK

by Adrienne Wilder

October 5, 2012

210 pages

Union, Georgia. 1971. Born in the wrong body Jack finds himself lost and trapped in a town where he feels out of place. Acceptance – or even tolerance – doesn’t exist in Union, or within his family. When Jack attempts suicide following his mother’s death, Jack’s sister Emma has him committed to Meadow Field Psychiatric Hospital, where they continue to try and change him, convince him that how he feels and who he is, is wrong. 

But in this most unlikely place, among the most unlikely friends and unspeakable fear, Jack learns that all acts have consequences, some things cannot be changed, and love isn’t defined by the body it comes in.

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