Now Available at Smashwords!

Both short stories now available at Smashwords.com.

"Special Delivery" -- a fantasy romance. Ralph Dunmeyer thinks he is a failure. He wants to change everything about himself because change is good, right? When he reaches into his mailbox, he is taken on a journey to discover that maybe he isn't such a bad person after all.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/127923 

"Friday Night" -- a contemporary romance. Maybe Carla’s crush hadn’t been so one-sided after all.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/125067

And more books are coming! Visit my page at Smashwords.com! https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/SusanneKnight

Best,

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight
http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
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Coming February: EPPIE Finalist: The Magic Token (Uncial Press)
An old woman gives skeptical Amanda a magic coin. It couldn’t possibly work, but how else can she explain her sudden good fortune?

Coming May: The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Embezzled Envelope--Case Six (Desert Breeze Publishing)
An old embezzlement case takes on a new twist: murder. When Minx tries to clear her good friend’s name, she gets burned... literally.

The Irresistably Sweet Blogger Award!

How’s this for a no-calorie treat?! I was just nominated by best-selling author, Stephanie Burkhart for this yummy award, for my blog: Living in the Romance Writing with a Twist World. Thank you, Stephanie!


Stephanie’s blog is Romance Under the Moonlight, http://sgcardin.blogspot.com. If you enjoy howling at the moon, (who doesn’t?!) then you’ll enjoy her Budapest Moon Series, and also Moldavian Moon Series. Her newest book in the Moldavian Series, TWILIGHT OVER MOLDAVIA, is now available at Desert Breeze Publishing. I had the pleasure of reading Stephanie’s THE HUNGARIAN, Budapest Moon Series. It’s a compelling, historical paranormal!!

Now I want to share this delicious (virtual!) strawberry chantilly pie with all of you. Also, the rules for this award include nominating ten other blogs and also sharing seven things about myself.

Here goes! I nominate:

1. Tami Dee, Once Upon a Series, http://tamideeauthor.blogspot.com.
2. Sandra Sookoo, Believing is Seeing, http://sandrasookoo.wordpress.com
3. Lesley-Ann McLeod, Regency blog, http://www.lesleyannemcleod.blogspot.com/
4. Rhobin Lee Courtright, Rhobin’s Rambles, http://rhobinsrambles.blogspot.com
5. Marguerite Butler, Marguerite Says, http://margueritebutler.blogspot.com
6. Janet Lane Walters, The Eclectic Writer, http://wwweclecticwriter.blogspot.com
7. Sandra Cox, http://sandracox.blogspot.com/
8. Marianne Arkins, http:/www.reading-writing.blogspot.com
9. Joyce Anthony, Books and Authors, http://joyce-anthony.blogspot.com
10. Marianne Stephens, All Day All Night Writing Divas, http://alldayallnightwritingdivas.blogspot.com/

And as for seven things about me:

1. I love computers. I currently have four stationed in my office. Two I use lots, two not so much.
2. My science fiction romance, JANUS IS A TWO-HEADED GOD, won the Preditors and Editors Award for Best Science Fiction in 2002.
3. If I had to do it all over again, I’d be a librarian!
4. I’m a morning person. I’m usually up by 5 A.M.
5. Sometimes I create the covers for my books. I’m especially pleased with the cover for my paranormal romance, UNCOVERING CAMELOT.
6. Okay, I admit it: I’m a Star Trek junkie!
7. Minx Tobin, of my murder mystery series with Desert Breeze Publishing, is now up to Case Six: THE EMBEZZLED ENVELOPE, coming out May 2012.

Thanks again, Stephanie! I sure am enjoying this wonderfully “sweet” honor!

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight

http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coming February: EPPIE Finalist: The Magic Token (Uncial Press)
An old woman gives skeptical Amanda a magic coin. It couldn’t possibly work, but how else can she explain her sudden good fortune?

Coming May: The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Embezzled Envelope--Case Six (Desert Breeze Publishing)
An old embezzlement case takes on a new twist: murder. When Minx tries to clear her good friend’s name, she gets burned... literally.

4.5 Stars for THE YULETIDE YORKSHIRE!

This review just in: 4.5 Stars from Sensual Reads, for Minx Tobin's Case #5!

"Once more Minx finds herself in the middle of the action, but this time she has the help of an experienced police officer to wade through the clues. Add to the mix an intelligent Yorkshire terrier who knows exactly where all the bodies are buried, and you have a team that cannot be beat. With lots of humor to keep things lively, Ms. Knight has the reader guessing until the she reveals the killer’s identity." Candy, Sensual Reads

Enjoy!
 
Susanne
 
Susanne Marie Knight
http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available: The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw

Revisiting COMPETITORS!

COMPETITORS!: a paranormal romantic suspense. Anthropology enthusiast Vivianne Quinn gets more than she bargained for when she makes a date to “meet” a Neanderthal!

AN IMPOSSIBLE MEETING!: Vivianne Quinn is staying at her brother’s apartment to recover from a personal tragedy. Her visit is anything but tranquil, for soon a serial killer targets her as the next victim, she has to “babysit” a valuable artifact, and she falls in love with a stranger who is unlike anyone she has ever met. How will Vivianne react when she finds out just how different he really is?

NEANDERTHAL’S NEMESIS: It’s common knowledge that Neanderthals are extinct, vanished from the face of the planet about 30,000 years ago. What remains a mystery is how or why this sudden disappearance occurred. Sometimes, however, common knowledge can be wrong....

Want reviews? Visit: http://www.susanneknight.com/Reviews_competitors.htm

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight
http://www.susanneknight.com/ 
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!

New Year's Resolutions and an Ancient Roman God

January is the month of Janus, the two-headed god of ancient Romans in charge of new beginnings. His two faces gazed in opposite directions so that he could watch the start and the end of each day. With such a momentous job, Janus was the natural choice to usher in the New Year. But the actual first day of the New Year was up for grabs until the Roman Senate settled on January 1. Janus became the god people prayed to for mercy from their enemies and for a prosperous time ahead.

Janus is one of the few Roman gods that has no counterpart in Greek mythology as the Zeus/Jupiter or Hera/Juno duality. Janus was one of the "good gods" who humankind could appeal to for help in everyday life. How Janus became associated with the negative connotation of being hypocritical or deceitful: "two-faced" or "Janus-faced," remains a mystery. God of doors, gateways, beginnings, childbirth, the future and the past, he was often called upon at the start of wars. To show his support, the doors to his temple in the Roman Forum would remain open during wars, while they stayed closed during times of peace.

 Beginning the New Year with resolutions is a tradition we are very familiar with. Many people pledge to work on bettering themselves, and vow to stop smoking, lose weight, or give up drinking. The ancient Romans also had resolutions, eager to throw out whatever bad luck they had in the old year and replace it with good luck in the new. They believed in giving New Year's gifts: olive branches from special, sacred trees; gold-covered nuts; or from the wealthy, gold coins of Janus himself.

We in modern times also look forward to a fresh start on January 1 and derive comfort from traditions with our family and friends. Our custom of having parties on New Year's Eve comes from the belief that what people did or ate on January 1 would affect the luck they would have throughout the coming year. What better way to ring in the New Year than celebrating with those you love?

Many people still believe in the tradition that if a tall, dark-haired man is the first person to enter their house, they will have good fortune for the entire year. And as for food, black-eyed peas are a requirement to eat on New Year's Day, along with ham or hog jowls, a symbol of prosperity. Some regions consider cabbage as lucky food, doughnuts as the circle of life, and even rice is considered fortuitous.

Whatever your New Year's resolutions are, may the god Janus be smiling down upon you! (c) 2002 by Susanne Marie Knight
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January is the perfect month for reading my JANUS IS A TWO-HEADED GOD, an award-winning science fiction romance and the sequel, JANUS IS A TWO-FACED MOON, available at Awe-Struck's website: http://www.awe-struck.net/, and Amazon.com, http://www.amazon.com/, ebook and print.

Happy New Year!

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight
http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available! The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw

Uncovering Camelot (Amazon.com)
An urgent summons resurrects Merlin the magician to once again meddle in the affairs of men.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGkLGFbC

Wishing You A Happy New Year's Eve!

Last blog for 2011! I hope you and your families have a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and Loving New Year. Hurray for

Best,

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight
http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available! The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw

Uncovering Camelot (Amazon.com)
An urgent summons resurrects Merlin the magician to once again meddle in the affairs of men.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGkLGFbC

New on All Day, All Night Writing Divas

Now posted on the All Day, All Night Writing Diva blog:

A Puppy For Christmas... as in Yo-Yo, the Yuletide Yorkshire!

Read about it at: http://alldayallnightwritingdivas.blogspot.com/2011/12/puppy-for-christmas.html

Hope you and your families have a very Merry Christmas!!!

Best,

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight

http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available! The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw

Uncovering Camelot (Amazon.com)
An urgent summons resurrects Merlin the magician to once again meddle in the affairs of men.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGkLGFbC

Featured on Kindle Finds!!

Yep! I was featured on Kindle Finds!! And here is the direct link to my Amazon page:

https://www.amazon.com/author/susanneknight.

Happy Holidays!!

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight

http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available! The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw

Uncovering Camelot (Amazon.com)
An urgent summons resurrects Merlin the magician to once again meddle in the affairs of men.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGkLGFbC

Christmas Stories--A shopping list for you! Part 3

Author: Susanne Marie Knight

http://www.susanneknight.com/

THE YULETIDE YORKSHIRE--Case 5
Blurb: HO, HO, HO... OH!

Home for the holidays, Minx Tobin introduces her parents to her homicide lieutenant, Gabe Harris. Unfortunately for her, her ex-fiancé Jared drops in on them, creating friction. But Jared soon needs Minx's help in the sleuthing department because a gruesome "present" is found under the tree. Once again, Minx is hot on the trail of a desperate killer.

All Gabe wants to do is propose to the woman he loves. Instead, he has to deal with a cast of East Coast characters, including an unexpected murder. Why do dead bodies always seem follow Minx Tobin??

Visit http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw to see a trailer of this book.

Buy Links:

http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-232/Minx-Tobin-Mystery-Case/Detail.bok
http://www.amazon.com/Minx-Tobin-Mysteries-Case-ebook/dp/B006G5NEIS/

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Author: Shawna Delacorte
http://www.shawnadelacorte.com/

THE MILLIONAIRE'S CHRISTMAS WISH

Blurb: When millionaire Chance Fowler first kissed the pretty stranger in his arms, he'd only meant to dodge the photographers who'd tailed him. Then she ran off--but he couldn't forget her tempting taste on his lips. So he sought out the tantalizing woman who'd ignited his long-dormant desire...

Lovely Marcie Roper was the first woman to close her eyes to Chance's fortune. And though she'd captivated the jaded tycoon, Marcie yearned for what his wealth couldn't buy--a man who would say "I do" and mean it forever. Could Marcie convince Chance that love--for the right woman--would last a lifetime?

a Silhouette Desire ebook reissue currently available at http://ebooks.eharlequin.com/500A5D51-38FD-43D3-B99A-332563024AF2/10/141/en/ContentDetails.htm?ID=D75C2B14-A3A6-4116-BA8D-3B572C2F3D22

Also available at Amazon for Kindle http://www.amazon.com/Millionaires-Christmas-Silhouette-Desire-ebook/dp/B0056HO91I/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1321637527&sr=1-2

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Author:Celine Chatillon
http://www.celinechatillon.com/

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER
Mojocastle Press
http://mojocastle.com/SantasBigLittleHelper.html

Blurb: Suellen entertains a homeless man on Christmas Eve and receives a very special gift from one of Santa's very special helpers ... stockings and all!

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Author: Theresa Romain
http://theresaromain.com/

SEASON FOR TEMPTATION, is an October 2011 (Christmas) release from Kensington Zebra.

Blurb: TWO SISTERS… Julia Herington is overjoyed when her stepsister, Louisa, becomes engaged—to a viscount, no less. Louisa’s only hesitation is living a life under the ton’s critical gaze. But with his wry wit and unconventional ideas, Julia feels James is perfect for Louisa. She can only hope to find a man like him for herself. Exactly like him, in fact…

ONE CHOICE… As the new Viscount Matheson, James wished to marry quickly and secure his title. Kind, intelligent Louisa seemed a suitable bride… Until he met her stepsister. Julia is impetuous—and irresistible. Pledged to one sister, yet captivated by another, what is he to do? As Christmas and the whirl of the London season approach, James may be caught in a most scandalous conundrum, one that only true love, a bit of spiritous punch—and a twist of fate—will solve…

Buy links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1420118951/
Barnes & Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9781420118957

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Author: Teresa Carpenter

THE PLAYBOY'S GIFT
Blurb - An orphan baby wasn't on playboy Rett Sullivan's Christmas list, but as the holidays approach, he finds himself drowning in a sea of bottles, nappies and toys! Skye Miller was shocked to learn her late brother and sister-in-law left their little daughter in the care of Rett, her brother's best friend…and Skye's first love. The only way to protect her heart is to help the novice daddy and baby bond, then make a graceful exit. But the sight of Rett's strong arms cradling the baby makes Skye weak at the knees.…

Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Playboys-Gift-Harlequin-Romance/dp/037317764X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320735841&sr=1-1

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Author: Stephanie Burkhart
http://www.stephanieburkhart.com/

CHRISTMAS IN BAYEUX (.99 cent Kindle read)

Book Blurb: The ravages of war have taken their toll on Aiden. Seeking peace, he has traveled to Bayeux, France, on a pilgrimage of sorts. Noel, a former exchange student who spent time with his family years before, provides him a place to stay at the old manor she has turned into an inn.

The attraction they felt nine years before at the tender age of sixteen flares to life as they spend time together and prepare the inn for Christmas. But there has been so much loss and grief for Aiden.

Will Noel be able to help him feel again and can Aiden find what he is searching for?

BUY LINK: http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-in-Bayeux-ebook/dp/B005BTLSI8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1320769065&sr=1-1

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Author: Bella Andre
http://www.BellaAndre.com

CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE     Gabe & Megan ~ The Sullivans #3

Blurb: He ran into a burning building to save a mother and daughter...and ended up falling in love.
Gabe Sullivan risks his life every day as a firefighter in San Francisco. But after learning a brutal lesson about professional boundaries, he knows better than to risk his heart to one of his fire victims ever again. After Gabe saves Megan Harris and her seven-year-old daughter from a deadly apartment fire, Megan knows she owes the heroic firefighter everything. Everything except her heart. Because after losing her navy pilot husband five years ago, she has vowed to never suffer through loving - and losing - a man with a dangerous job again. Only, when Megan and Gabe meet again and uncontrollable flames of desire ignite between them, how can he possibly ignore her courage, determination, and beauty? And how can she deny not only his strong bond with her daughter...but the way his sweetly sensual kisses are challenging her to risk everything she's been guarding for so long? This winter, if one - or both - of them aren't careful, they just might end up falling in love.

Buy Link http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/can-x2019-t-help-falling-in-love-bella-andre/1107164367?ean=2940013567719

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Author:Liliana Hart
http://www.lilianahart.com/

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Anthology
Naughty or Nice

A blizzard leaves Kate Carson stranded in Chicago on Christmas Eve. When she finds she’s without a place to stay for the night, billionaire Derek Worth tempts her with an offer she can’t refuse, and she finds out it’s a lot easier to stay warm being naughty instead of nice.

A MacKenzie Christmas (A MacKenzie Series Novella)

Grant MacKenzie is ready to settle down and start a family. The only problem is the one woman he’s interested in doesn’t seem to be ready for the long haul. But fate lends Grant a helping hand in getting exactly what he wants under his Christmas tree.

Amazon Buy Link:
http://www.amazon.com/All-I-Want-Christmas-ebook/dp/B0061I7TUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320695519&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble Link:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-i-want-for-christmas-liliana-hart/1107036053?ean=2940013213906&itm=11&usri=liliana%252bhart

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Susanne


Susanne Marie Knight
http://www.susanneknight.com/
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available! The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZWw

Uncovering Camelot (Amazon.com)
An urgent summons resurrects Merlin the magician to once again meddle in the affairs of men.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGkLGFbC

What A Deal!!! 99 Cents!

THE BLOODSTAINED BISTRO, Case 1 - Minx Tobin Mysteries is on sale for a limited time only at 99 cents! Hurry!

Shop at:
http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-101/Susanne-Marie-Knight-Minx/Detail.bok.

http://www.amazon.com/Minx-Tobin-Mysteries-Case-ebook/dp/B003U8AF86



Happy Holidays!

Susanne

Susanne Marie Knight

http://www.susanneknight.com/ 
Read outside the box: award-winning Romance Writing With A Twist!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now Available: The Minx Tobin Mystery Series: The Yuletide Yorkshire--Case Five (Desert Breeze Publishing)
Minx finds something unexpected under the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, it wasn’t left by Santa.
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/EIjQKNbuZW

Uncovering Camelot (Amazon.com)
An urgent summons resurrects Merlin the magician to once again meddle in the affairs of men.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTGkLGFbC5c