Your Roller Derby Name is Ferocia |
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
What Is Your Roller Derby Name?
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday Parfait Parlay!

So much happening here in the bluegrass this week. Woo-hoo! And of course, this Saturday is Derby Day! I even have my picks ready. Who do you like in the Derby?
My own picks are:
1. Super Saver
2. Setsuko
3. Sidney's Candy
4. Dublin
It'll be fun to see who came closest with their picks! :-)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Angelology contest winner reminder VTCOZY
We strive to make our prize winners happy! However, as with all our contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize.
Any prizes that go unclaimed for 30 days after the close of a contest will be placed back into the MMC prize vault, or an alternate winner will be chosen.
The clock is ticking for the winner of our Angelology contest, VT COZY. You have until May 12 to contact us, or your prize is forfeit and we'll have to pick a new winner. Sorry, but them's the rules.
Friday, April 23, 2010
The Great Balloon Race!
Tomorrow, at 7am starts lift-off of the granddaddy of all hot air balloon races, The Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race. The race is what is known in the hot air balloon community as a hound and hare type race. The balloons lift off in an aerial chase of the Hare Balloon (the overall sponsor), with winds determining which direction they will go. The Hare Balloon stays aloft until it finds a suitable place to land, preferably in a vacant field. It lands and lays out a large fabric "X" as the target, then takes to the air again. The Hounds (the competing balloons) follow the Hare in hot pursuit, trying to throw a small bag of Kentucky Bluegrass seed as close to the "X" as possible, all without landing.
Tonight is the Balloon Glow. All the balloons will fire their jets and light up the night, while staying on the ground. (see picture, left).It's a lot of fun for the kiddos and parents alike.
If you've never been to one of these events, you should try to make it, I can guarantee it's neat.
And who knows, maybe one of the hot, hot air balloon pilots is really a dragon shapeshifter in disguise! lol.
Until next time...
~ Cass
Last day to enter the MMC monthly contest is...
Friday, April 30, 2010 is the last day to enter our MMC Monthly contest. The winner will be announced Saturday, May 1, 2010 here at our blog. For more information about the MMC Monthly contest and the prize for April 2010, please click here. Good Luck!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Winner of the Paranormal Match Game is...
Congratulations! You've won the paranormal match game quiz! Please email your name and address to us so we can send your prize! Send to: midnight moon cafe @ gmail. com (no spaces).
Thanks to everyone who played! We had quite a few entries, but only four entrants had all twelve matches correct. We had to pull a name from the witch's hat to break the tie, and Little Lamb Lost scored the win. Want to see how you did? The correct answers are listed below:
1. WRATH - C (from The Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward)
2. DONOVAN SHEA - D (from The Dragonfire series by Deborah Cooke)
3. JUDE ANTHONY - A or C is correct (from the Demon books series by Kathy Love)
4. BRADEN ARNESS is D (from the Breeds series by Lora Leigh)
5. WILL CADOTTE is A (from the Nightcreatures series by Lori Handeland)
6. PAIGE WINTERBOURNE is B (from the book Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong)
7. CASSANDRA PALMER is H (from the Cassandra Palmer series by Karen Chance)
8. COLE HOLBROOK is A (from the Werekind series by Cora Zane)
9. MRS. GOODACRE is G (from the short story The Ghost of Goodacre Hall by Cassandra Curtis)
10. RAFAEL is F (from the book Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh)
11. VIVILYN ONDINE is I (from the Shifting Tides series by Cassandra Curtis)
12. Lady Elyssa Yamato Amaterasu Wentworth is C (from the Vampire Queen series by Joey W. Hill)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Beast Within Contest
Here goes, I'm curious to know what readers think of the heroine sleeping with another character in the sequel. Diana meets up with a rogue vampire elder, Michael. It would be unrealistic to keep Diana faithful to Julian, who BTW she's totally pissed off with at the moment. For those who read the first book and know about that last twist I through in there, what do you think I should do? I'd love to hear some feedback. How can I not let Diana succumb to the deadly, yet handsome Michael Vitello? Oh yeah, Julian and Mike will be scrapping over Diana. Afterwards, i'll throw in another conflict, resulting Diana's move to The City of Angels. I promise to give Diana and Julian a HEA. ; )
So, I ask everyone to please chime in, I'd love to hear your opinions. One lucky winner will receive a free copy of The Beast Within! The deadline is Wednesday at midnight. ; )
Ciao
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Paranormal Match Game Quiz
Let's see how well you can match the following paranormal characters from books with their inner beastie or persona.
1. WRATH
2. DONOVAN SHEA
3. JUDE ANTHONY
4. BRADEN ARNESS
5. WILL CADOTTE
6. PAIGE WINTERBOURNE
7. CASSANDRA PALMER
8. COLE HOLBROOK
9. MRS. GOODACRE
10. RAFAEL
11. VIVILYN ONDINE
12. LADY ELYSSA YAMATO AMATERASU WENTWORTH
ARE THEY...
A. WEREWOLF
B. WITCH/WIZARD
C. VAMPIRE
D. SHAPESHIFTER
E. DEMON
F. ANGEL
G. GHOST
H. PSYCHIC
I. MERMAID
midnight moon cafe @ gmail .com (no spaces).
The prize is an author bookmarks and more pack, a box sinfully delicious Landrin Gold White Chocolate Truffles
and a surprise paranormal paperback from the MMC Vault.
We'll pick a winner from among all correct entries.
Contest ends midnight Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Good Luck!
Must be 18+ to enter. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Contest void where prohibited by law.
We strive to make our prize winners happy! However, as with all our contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize.
Any prizes that go unclaimed for 30 days after the close of a contest will be placed back into the MMC prize vault, or an alternate winner will be chosen.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Get Ready For Fun and Games!!!!
Lots more in store for readers this April, including more vampire hotness from guest author Charisma Knight, and don't forget to leave comments on any post this month to enter our MMC Monthly Contest. To learn more about our contests and giveaways, click on the link HERE.
We hope you'll drop by and join us as we share our love of everything paranormal.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Personality Pop Quiz
You are Extroverted, Conscientious, Agreeable and Open |
![]() Extroversion: You have medium extroversion. You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party. Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences. But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time". Conscientiousness: You have medium conscientiousness. You're generally good at balancing work and play. When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done. But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. Agreeableness: You have medium agreeableness. You're generally a friendly and trusting person. But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism. You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. Neuroticism: You have low neuroticism. You are very emotionally stable and mentally together. Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly. Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is high. In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas. You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits. A great admirer of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything. |
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
BAIT
- No public display of abilities.
- Need permission to cross a human over to vampire.
- Though shall not kill when feeding.
- Leave no witnesses if above fails.
Even vampires have nightmares. If a law gets broken a Nosferatu is sent out to deal out justice. There are no vampire jails so they'd better play nice.
Welcome to my world.
Love or life.
EBOOK VERSION
EXCERPT:
Rurik maneuvered me deeper into the hall. We passed more guests too busy amusing themselves to pay us any heed. They lay in a pile of tangled bodies on a nest of cushion, feeding. I imagined it would be different. Hands stroked through hair, lips met, and fangs pierced smooth skin. No one fought or screamed, just quiet sensual touching. Almost erotic.
I didn't notice that I'd stopped to watch until Rurik whispered in my ear, "We can sit and enjoy the show if you'd like. I'm really in no hurry to return to that bitch." His warm breath brushed against my skin.
"No." My voice sounded hoarse. The eerie scene made me morbidly curious, like watching at a car wreck. They all seemed to enjoy themselves, but the blood and the bites appalled me. "You said Lizzy wouldn't kill the boy because she wasn't allowed. What about them?"
What about him? We hunted Rurik for just that crime.
"Killing attracts too much public attention to our kind." He pressed himself against my back as he quietly spoke into my hair. I watched this intimate moment between predator and prey while I felt his warm breath against the nape of my neck. It gave me a flutter of confusing emotions.
His firm body along mine aroused me. When he continued his explanation, I almost missed it. "Our governing body has worked very hard over the centuries to make mankind dismiss us." His hands wandered down my hips, gathered the hem of my dress, and touched my skin. The brush of his fingernails along my thighs caught my breath. "We need to protect our obscurity, even if it is against our nature."
"You agree with this?" If he did, maybe Colby had mistaken his target and I could seduce Rurik to keep me for himself instead of passing off as a present. Distract him long enough for my rescue to find me.
"I don't have to agree with it, just abide by it. We are predators, Connie. We need the hunt...” He leaned in closer from behind so his lips brushed the base of my neck, running his fangs along my skin. “And the chase." He continued tasting me until he came close to my ear once more. "We all have our weaknesses, our favorite types of prey. You caught his attention at the hot springs last night and fit his tastes. He won't be able to resist you.” Rurik took a deep shaky breath and stepped away from me. “It's why I brought you here."
I turned to face him and slid my hands along his chest to his shoulders. If I stood on tippy toe my lips almost touched his. "You could keep me.” It wouldn’t be all bad to let him have me, as long as I could get past the fangs and keep my dress with the tracking device close by.
His expression changed from a flirtatious playboy, to one of regret. "No, I can't.” He stared toward the back of the basement then back at me and scratched his chin. “I’ll make you a deal, though. If you do your best to please him, I'll help you survive the night."
My heart skipped a beat and I plunked back onto my heels. "How?"
"I’ll watch over you."
“You won’t dump me for Lizzy first chance you get?”
His cold stare told me his opinion of that action.
I got the impression Rurik didn't mean a little flirting when he said ‘please him’. “What do I need to do?” How far would I go? I’d like to think I’d keep my dignity but knew I’d dance the can-can, naked in a pool of chocolate syrup, to save my ass.
“I need him to feed from you. It’s what he’ll want the most."
"You'll make sure he won't drink me dry?" I hated the insecurity in my voice, the sound of my plea.
Rurik stroked my cheek. "It's against our laws and we’re at a public event. He should behave himself. I'll make an effort to stay close to you and intervene if he starts to harm you."
That didn't comfort me. Fighting was suicidal, nowhere to run, and no one to care about my cries for help. It came down to placing myself on the menu while I waited for my rescue by Colby. Damn, I was screwed.
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Annie Nicholas
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Too Wicked To Kiss Winner Is...
Mariska
Congratulations, Mariska!
You've won a signed copy of the hot new book by Erica Ridley, Too Wicked To Kiss! Please email us at midnight mooncafe @ gmail. com (no spaces) with your name and full mailing address.
Must be 18+ to enter. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Contest void where prohibited by law.
We strive to make our prize winners happy! However, as with all our contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize.
Any prizes that go unclaimed for 30 days after the close of a contest will be placed back into the MMC prize vault, or an alternate winner will be chosen.Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Moonmaid Exclusive! Cora Zane Sighted in Dirtyville!
Dirtyville: 13 tales of small town naughty... is available now at the following distributors online:
Dirtyville has a kick-ass sister book called Kinkyville. They're being offered together as The Dirtyville Collection at 1RE Exclusives. Psst... a little secret: 1RE Exclusives is the ONLY place to get both books in one volume.
Dirtyville features hot hot hot stories from Scarlett Greyson, P.S. Haven, City Different, Alison Tyler, Emma Hillman, Cora Zane, Angela Caperton, Jeremy Edwards, Willsin Rowe, T. Harrison, Vida Bailey, Heidi Champa, and Sommer Marsden.
Kinkyville features divine, sexy smut from Charlotte Stein, Shanna Germain, Parker Ford, Alison Tyler, Benjamin Eliot, Lux Zakari, D.L. King, J.D. Waters, Angell Brooks, Rita Winchester, Scarlett Greyson, and Sommer Marsden.
Cora's story Red Light, Green Light is included in the Dirtyville anthology. It's a fun little story about getting down and dirty at the car wash. She hopes you'll check it out. :0)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Cassandra's Grab Bag Books Winner
Teresa W.
Congrats, Teresa!
Thanks to all who entered! I will post the second grab bag o’ books contest tomorrow, so drop by my personal blog at http://cassandracurtis.com/blog to enter and you may be my next winner!
((hugs)) to all who entered for helping me with my Spring cleaning.
Teresa, please email me with your full name and mailing address. Thanks.
Until next time…
~ Cass
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Angelology Winner Announced
::drumroll please::
VTCOZY
Congratulations, VTCOZY!
Please email us at midnight moon cafe @ gmail .com (no spaces) with your name and mailing address so we can send your prize!
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest! Your entry into this contest also made you eligible for the MMC April Monthly contest as well, so good luck. Remember, the more comments you leave this month, the better your odds of winning. To see what our prize is for April, go to our contests page on our website: http://midnightmooncafe.com/contest
We strive to make our prize winners happy! However, as with all our contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize.
Any prizes that go unclaimed for 30 days after the close of a contest will be placed back into the MMC prize vault, or an alternate winner will be chosen.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Special Featurette: Too Wicked To Kiss
Too Wicked To KissErica Ridley
Publisher: Kensington Zebra
ISBN-10: 1420109936
ISBN-13: 978-1420109931
Miss Evangeline Pemberton can see the Future.
Sometimes. The Past, too, although that tends to be less useful, as she can't change what's already happened.
One might think the most irksome characteristic of her alleged "gift" is that said visions are followed by debilitating headaches. Or that they've got her running for her life. But no. By far the most vexing quirk is that these fantasies accompany all skin-to-skin contact. Which means she can't touch anyone. Not even the tall, dark, and brooding recluse in her Present.
Gavin Lioncroft is a wealthy committed bachelor with nothing but time on his hands. Well, and blood. (But he's not telling how that got there.) And an impromptu house party. (He hasn't the slightest idea how that happened.)
His very first night back in the bosom of High Society and the man he threatens to kill turns up dead. Good. The cad had it coming. But just because he's dodged the hangman's noose before, doesn't mean Gavin will get away with murder again. And this time, there's no fading into the shadows. The only chance of saving his neck is by risking his heart--to the one woman from whom he can hide nothing.
Read the first two pages of TOO WICKED TO KISS!
Read our Midnight Brew interview with Erica Ridley!
.::WIN THIS BOOK::.
Leave a comment on this post to enter for your chance to win!
Contest ends midnight April 13, 2010. Winner will be announced on the blog, Wednesday, April 14th. Good Luck!
Must be 18+ to enter. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Contest void where prohibited by law.
We strive to make our prize winners happy! However, as with all our contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize.
Any prizes that go unclaimed for 30 days after the close of a contest will be placed back into the MMC prize vault, or an alternate winner will be chosen.Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Just An Average Vampire Contest Winner is...
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Contests Galore!
Cassandra's Grab Bag O' Books contest starts today over at her website blog. Stop by and leave a comment for your chance to win! http://cassandracurtis.com/blog
More fun headed your way this April, constant readers, so join us for all the sizzlin' and sparkly spring goodness. hehe
Congratulations to the MMC's Publisher's Weekly BHB Winner, Bev, also Cassandra's Publisher's Weekly BHB Winner, Colleen C.!
Monday, April 05, 2010
Vampires.....
Why do we like flirting with danger?
Beautiful, and promiscuous Diana Carrington prowls the club scene with her female posse in search of male companionship. Physically drawn to the debonair vampire Julian Grey, Diana ultimately falls for him.
Their sexual attraction to one another blossoms into a full blown relationship, but Diana suddenly realizes she's in over her head with the vampire who harbors a dark secret, and a demon that may very well lead to her demise.
Plagued by dreams of a bloodthirsty vampire, Egyptian daywalker Akaisha soon discovers the man to be as real as her father, the Pharaoh. Abducted from her home, Akaisha discovers she must quickly adapt to her new surroundings or suffer her demise.
Realizing the necessity of obtaining a special daywalker to protect his coven during daylight hours, Lord Daegan travels to ancient Egypt with the assistance of his magus, claiming Akaisha for his own.
When in proximity of Daegan, Akaisha causes him to develop emotions, eventually melting away years of darkness. With every meeting, Daegan senses a familiar presence the Egyptian daywalker exudes.
Forty years of deception lie within the walls of Castle Daegan. With Akaisha’s help, Daegan discovers hidden truths, reopening unsavory wounds deep within.
Two different beings from two entirely different worlds quickly discover they have an insatiable thirst of forbidden carnal desires. Together, they delve into the depths of the darkest parts of their souls, discovering they can never truly sate the untamed fire down below.
Vampire Angelus Cronen loved, lusted for and inevitably lost his true soul mate over two centuries ago. She was the beautiful slave, Vivienne, who set his body on fire and branded her name on his soul. He was told to have patience during the long years that separated him from her resurrection. His lust only grew to have her in his arms again. His dark soul's deepest desire was to bring her spirit once more under his control.
First he has to conquer the dard side of his spirit, the beast within who can and will destroy his soul mate with the least provocation.
Seduction can lead him to a love meant to last eternity or force him to murder.
Vampire Cecil McKagan graciously accepts Trina into his home once he discovers her hardship. The bond between them ultimately strengthens, and the pair become lovers. However, past negativities threaten to tear the couple apart...
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Still time to enter our Angelology Contest!

Want to win a copy of one of this year's best books?
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni
Go to this link and leave a comment to enter. Contest ends midnight April 10th!
http://midnightmooncafe.blogspot.com/2010/03/special-featurette-angelology-by.html
Friday, April 02, 2010
April Book Grab Bags at Cassandra's Blog

An assortment of books are coming your way if you play the book grab bag games this month over on moonmaid Cassandra's blog at her website! She's clearing off her shelves and doing a little Spring cleaning. Now, some of these are signed, some aren't, many are gently read and not all are paranormal romance, but they all have to go, so leave a comment on her blog and enter to win a grab bag o' books!
http://cassandracurtis.com/blog
Thursday, April 01, 2010
March's Monthly Contest Winner

You've won the book and Falling, Fly by our guest author of the month,
Skyler White! Please email us at midnightmooncafe @ gmail .com (no spaces) with your name and a mailing address so we can send your book!
We strive to make our prize winners happy! However, as with all our contests, it is the participant’s responsibility to check the blog to see if their name is announced as a winner, and/or to respond to winning notification emails in order to claim your prize.
Any prizes that go unclaimed for 30 days after the close of a contest will be placed back into the MMC prize vault, or an alternate winner will be chosen.











