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Tinsel, Sand & Snow: A Christmas Collection is LIVE! And a giveaway…

Tinsel, Sand & Snow: A Christmas Collection is available today!

Be sure to treat yourself to Christmas early this year. And it’s a perfect eReader-stuffer for all your romance-loving friends.

PLUS visit our Facebook page today for a $25 Amazon Gift Card giveaway. Further details below…

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Available Now…
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Tinsel, Sand & Snow on Goodreads

For the first time, Kat & Stone Bastion share Christmas romances from three different genres in one special collection. All have been loved as standalones by new readers of their books. The Bastions hope you enjoy the stories together in Tinsel, Sand & Snow.

Tinsel, Sand & Snow: A Christmas Collection includes…

~ Three Christmases ~ 4.9 star contemporary romance
~ The Espionage Effect ~ 4.5 star action & adventure romance
~ Bound by Wish and Mistletoe ~ 4.6 star Scottish historical romance
…PLUS a bonus scene for Three Christmases:
An Island Kind of Christmas
…PLUS a bonus scene for Bound by Wish and Mistletoe:
An Angel Turned Santa Claus

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Scorching (explicit) sex scenes.
Fire extinguisher highly recommended.

***Due to mature themes and adult language, this box set is for those 18 and older.***

Praise for the Books in Tinsel, Sand & Snow…

On THREE CHRISTMASES:

“Three Christmases couldn’t have been more perfect…The No Weddings Series is one of the best I have read that follows one couple.”
~ Lives and Breathes Book Blog

“Full of happiness, friendship, love and hot sexiness, Three Christmases is yet another gem from The Bastion’s that is so very perfect for this holiday season!”
~ Under the Covers Book Blog

On THE ESPIONAGE EFFECT:

“Amazing! James Bond spy games fun with a splash of erotic romance. It’s twisty and turny and kept me on the edge from cover to the end.”
~ Jezabell Girl & Friends

On BOUND BY WISH AND MISTLETOE:

“I LOVED it! Bound by Wish and Mistletoe is, to my mind, a perfect entry in the historical/paranormal fiction genre and has quite a bit to offer.”
~ Fab Fantasy Fiction

“Move over, Julia Quinn and Sabrina Jeffries! Kat Bastion is an absolutely gifted author and deserves to be recognized for her talent.”
~ LovesHistorical Book Reviews

TINSEL, SAND & SNOW Release Day
$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Be sure to visit our Facebook page today to enter:
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One lucky subscriber wins an eBook of their choice from the backlist AND a $10 Amazon or B&N Gift Card with each announcement.

Thank you for giving Tinsel, Sand & Snow: A Christmas Collection a try and for sharing the release news with your fellow readers. We hope you enjoy escaping into our beloved adventures this holiday season.

Your humble shoe and boot,

~ Kat & Stone

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© 2016 by Kat Bastion and Stone Bastion

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News from the Bastion Writing Desks… One Week!

Only One Week!

We’re excited that only seven days remain before our next release…

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Releases September 26, 2016
Pre-order now…
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Only Seven Weeks Until RULE BREAKER…

We look forward to sharing with you the next standalone novel in our Unbreakable series, Rule Breaker.

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Pre-order at 40% off on iBooks: Rule Breaker
Releases November 7, 2016

Heartbreaker on Goodreads

Coming This Spring…

For fans of our paranormal Highland Legends series, Born of Mist and Legend will be arriving in early 2017.

And we’re pleased to share that our current Highland Legend series books, Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe have been digitally remastered by the amazing E. M. Tippetts Book Designs…and are now on iBooks!

Digitally Remastered

Forged in Dreams and Magick
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Bound by Wish and Mistletoe
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Thank you for joining us on our adventures…

Your humble shoe and boot,

~ Kat & Stone

 

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One lucky subscriber wins an eBook of their choice from the backlist AND a $10 Amazon or B&N Gift Card with each preorder or new-release announcement.

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© 2016 by Kat Bastion and Stone Bastion

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Book News from the Bastion Writing Desks…

Hello, everyone!

We’ve been busy writing and editing an exciting new book that’s almost ready to release.

Next Monday morning, we plan to unveil the details of the book including its title, the description, and release date~so stay tuned!

And…Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations is currently creating its cover.

Would you like a peek at our (tentative) writing and release schedule?

Our Upcoming Schedule…

July 2015 ~ Romantic Suspense / Erotic Romance standalone…
Do you like romance a little more erotic, edgy, darker, filled with action adventure, toned with mystery, complete with a twist…or two?
{whispers} … save a spot for midsummer reading!

Oct-Nov 2015 ~ Contemporary Romance standalone…
This is the first standalone novel in the No Weddings spin-off series.
(Kiki & Darren’s story)

Feb-Mar 2016 ~ Born of Mist and Legend
Travel back to the Highlands in the third Highland Legends book.
(Skorpius & Brigid’s story)

Also in 2016…and Beyond…

~ An exciting and unique New Adult / Sports Romance
~ The additional four titles in the No Weddings spin-off series
~ A Young Adult action-adventure dystopian trilogy

We’re thrilled to be writing and sharing these stories with you.

Please join us May 18th, 2015 for the reveal of the title, description, and release day of our upcoming July 2015 summer release!

Thank you again for all of your support.

Your humble shoe and boot,

~ Kat & Stone

P.S. ~ Have you joined our new-release list?

One lucky subscriber will win an eBook of their choice from our backlist AND a $10 Amazon or B&N Gift Card each time we send out a preorder or new-release announcement.

Sign up for our Email Subscription list here: http://www.katbastion.com/email-subscription/

(We solemnly promise to email only a handful of times a year to announce preorders and new releases.)

© 2015 by Kat and Stone Bastion

 

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An Angel Turned Santa Claus ~ Mistletoe Madness

Hello, everyone!

Yesterday, That’s What I’m Talking About posted a Bound by Wish and Mistletoe outtake of the snarky angel Skorpius on a Christmas shopping excursion.

Please see below for the beginning of An Angel Turned Santa Claus and click on the link to see the rest.

Plus there’s a giveaway! Enter to win a signed set of Amazon Best Sellers Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe.

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Book: Bound by Wish and Mistletoe
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Publisher: Self-Published

An Angel Turned Santa Claus

In the crisp night, perfect rare snowflakes fell over Santa Monica Boulevard, and traffic two blocks down either direction had miraculously detoured, when I felt a gentle tug on my right wing. I huffed out an annoyed sigh and glanced down, meeting Gunna’s big blue eyes. Cherub cheeks, rosy from the sudden freezing temperatures, plumped as her cute smile widened.

Dropping my gaze further, I found one of my still-attached feathers between her fingers. Her tiny thumb brushed down its coal-black length.

“Skorpius, can I have one?”

I snorted. “Can I pluck a blond ringlet from your head?”

Indignant, she dropped the feather. “No! You canna have my hair!” She glanced at Connell then back to me, the three year old incredulous at the suggestion.

(Click here for the rest of An Angel Turned Santa Claus & Giveaway!)

Thank you for taking the time to read the outtake. I hope you enjoy.

Happy Highland Holidays!

Your humble shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion

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Holiday Reading Treats and Blog Stocking-Stuffer Giveaways!

Do you feel the crisp bite in the air?

Are fragrant pine boughs scenting your living rooms and ginger-spiced lattes warming your mugs?

When you close your eyes, do visions of quiet corners with captivating books dance in your head?

{sings} It’s the mooost wonderful time…of the year…

What books will you be stuffing into stockings and your e-reader this holiday season?

Recent 5 Star Favorites of Mine…

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire ~ On sale for $1.99!

The Thrill of It by Lauren Blakely

The Weight of Words by Georgina Guthrie ~ Seriously, people. I can’t believe this wonderful book is only $2.99.

Also, Frontline by Alexandra Richland is a great action-adventure romance (a favorite genre) ~ And it’s going on blog tour from December 2nd through the 16th hosted by AToMR Tours!

One I’ve Been Waiting All Year For?

Gabriel’s Redemption by Sylvain Reynard. It releases tomorrow! You can pre-order through most online retailers.

Other Exciting Happenings:

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The exciting Mistletoe Madness holiday-themed tour jointly hosted by That’s What I’m Talking About and The Book Nympho starts today! Fun author guest posts and outtakes will help promote their recent holiday releases. 

My Mistletoe Madness post will be on That’s What I’m Talking About on December 10th, a fun outtake from Skorpius. I’m giving away a signed set of my two Highland Legends Series books, Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe for the event.

Also, Biblio Belles launched their newly merged website, and they’re having a fabulous Kick-Off Giveaway, including a signed set of  Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe. Be sure to follow their blog and enter for a chance to win one of over 100 prizes.

Martini Times Romance celebrates their one-year blogiversary December 16th-31st by hosting the “Giveaway That Gives Back” to benefit the Star of Hope Mission. I’ve donated a signed set of books (and perhaps a reader email interview) to the wonderful charitable cause.

Sabina’s Adventures in Reading is hosting a December Giveaway, including eBook copies of Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe

UPDATE (as of 12/9/13): Another new giveaway is MsRomanticReads Christmas Giveaway. 60 books are being given away, including a signed set of Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe.

Great Stocking & E-Reader Stuffers

Of course, if you haven’t yet discovered one (or all) of my books yet, I hope you take the time to do so this holiday season.

A portion of net proceeds of all of my books go to the charities outlined on my Charity Support and Awareness page.

All three titles are Amazon Best Sellers with 4.5-5 star ratings, making excellent gifts for yourself or loved ones.

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Giving Thanks and Sharing the Bounty

A huge thank you to everyone who shared the news and purchased versions of my books last week in support of the charities. The books sold in all formats during the week totaled 171, resulting in just over $400 in net proceeds going toward the charities. Your enthusiasm and support for me and the incredibly worthy causes is greatly appreciated.

Have a safe and wonderful time this holiday season. Bring an unexpected smile to someone. Give when and where you can.

Escape the craziness of reality with a good book! Or a few!

And help us all find other fabulous books!

What books will you be gifting to yourself and others?

🙂

Your humble shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion

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Giving Thanks and Sharing the Bounty

Hello, my friends.

During a week of giving thanks for blessings, two writing milestones are occurring. In celebration of the occasion, I’ve decided to share with others first.

What milestones?

Due to the wonderful support and enthusiasm for Forged in Dreams and Magick, not only has the title remained on the Amazon Best Seller lists since October 1st, but this week, the dollars slid from red into the black. Forged in Dreams and Magick broke even this weekend.

This week also marks the one year anniversary of the release of Utterly Loved, a book of poetry shared with the world for charity. More about Utterly Loved can be found here.

When we come together for Thanksgiving, it’s to share our bounty with others. As my Charity Support and Awareness page explains, I’m sharing portions of my proceeds with charities.

But this week?

Charities get the first slice of the pie. And then some.

They will get ALL of the net proceeds. From now through this Sunday, net proceeds of all three books, Forged in Dreams and Magick, Bound by Wish and Mistletoe, and Utterly Loved, in every format, will go to charity.

Please join in on the celebration by sharing the news with your friends, family, and social media. If you haven’t yet purchased digital or paperback copies for yourself or others, please consider doing so this week. All three of the Amazon Best Sellers are well priced and make wonderful gifts.

Below are the book descriptions and several easy links for your convenience. Digital versions are available at most online locations.

 

Forged in Dreams and Magick

The award-winning #1 Amazon Best Seller…

Chosen by Fresh Fiction as their Fresh Pick for October 22, 2013:

Isobel MacInnes wakes up in present-day California, lunches in medieval Scotland, and by ten days’ end, falls in love with a man and his country, only to lose them in a heart-wrenching twist of fate . . .

Found in the arms of her second soul mate . . .

Forced to balance the delicate strands of time between two millennia . . .

Shocked by revelations rewriting the very foundations of history . . . of everything.

Isobel, a rising-star archaeology student, is dropped into two ancient worlds without warning . . . or her permission. Her fiery spirit resists the dependency thrust upon her. Amid frustration at her lack of control, she helplessly falls in love. Twice.

She struggles to adjust to the unimaginable demands of two leaders of men—a laird in the thirteenth-century Highlands and a Pict chieftain in a more ancient Scotland. Isobel transforms from an academic, hell-bent on obtaining archaeological recognition, to a woman striving to care for those she loves, and ultimately . . . into a fearless warrior risking everything to protect them.

Easy Links: Forged in Dreams and Magick Cover

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Bound by Wish and Mistletoe

The 4.5 Star, Top Ten Amazon Best Seller:

Desperate to honor a life-long promise, Susanna MacEalan escapes her abusive clan with the fierce determination of never falling under the power of a man. Ever.

Aggravated by shallow-hearted pursuing lasses, Robert Brodie, commander of his clan’s elite guard, has foresworn scheming women. Forever.

When magick transforms Brodie Castle into a Christmas wonderland, the two despondent souls find solace in a most unexpected place . . . each other’s arms.

Amid a whirlwind of escalating events, Susanna’s traumatic past threatens Robert’s ability to protect the one woman meant for him. In a harrowing moment, as her fears and demons coalesce, will hope, faith, and love be enough to save them?

Easy Links: Bound by Wish and Mistletoe Cover

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Utterly Loved

The 4.5 Star, #1 Amazon Best Seller in Love Poetry

Foreword by New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author Sylvain Reynard.

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Thank you for all of your continued support. Together we can make a difference in this world, one small act at a time.

Your humble and grateful shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion

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Release Day! Bound by Wish and Mistletoe is LIVE!

It’s Bound by Wish and Mistletoe release day!

I’m thrilled to finally share the holiday novella in the Highland Legend Series with you!

Epic action-adventure, paranormal, Highlanders, and scorching holiday romance are only a click away!

Visit your favorite online retailer to purchase your copy today.
Please tell your friends about Bound by Wish and Mistletoe too!

Only $2.99 in eBook.
The beautiful paperback is $8.99!

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Release Day Appreciation Giveaways

If on Twitter, please share news about Bound by Wish and Mistletoe with buy links. Throughout November 5th, eBook copies and signed paperbacks will be randomly given away among those who help me spread the word! Be sure to use the hashtag #HighlandHolidays when announced for the giveaways!

Review Appreciation Gifts

I’d to like send a thank you gift to you for reading Bound by Wish and Mistletoe and posting your review to the online retailers. If you post a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and/or All Romance eBooks, please email info(at)katbastion(dot)com your review link and mailing address.

You will receive the second of two beautiful bookmarks in the Highland Legends series. The first is also available with your review of Forged in Dreams and Magick. Collect them both to receive an exclusive outtake, the letter Isobel wrote to her professor, on parchment paper, signed by Isobel.

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Thank you all for your support. I hope you enjoy Bound by Wish and Mistletoe!

Keep Warm.

Grab a Highlander!

{grins}

Your humble but vibrating shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion

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‘Twas the Night Before Release Day…

‘Twas the night before release day,
when all through the Twittersphere
Not a creature was stirring,
not even Highland reindeer;

The eBooks were hung
at online retailers with care,
In hopes that romance readers
soon would be there.

{grins}

{sings} It’s beginning to look a lot like Highland Christmaaas…

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We are down to mere hours, my friends!

The publish buttons have all been pushed.

Tomorrow, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and All Romance eBooks will have Bound by Wish and Mistletoe for sale!

At only $2.99, the 176 page holiday novella is a great introduction to the Highland Legend Series and a great addition to the world many of you have come to love.

The gorgeous stocking-stuffer-sized paperback is priced at $8.99!

{whispers} We’re also in the final hours of the Amazon Top 10 Best Seller Forged in Dreams and Magick at the reduced price $1.99.

I look forward to sharing the Bound by Wish and Mistletoe holiday adventure with all of you tomorrow!

Be sure to stay tuned all week on your social channels as AToMR Tours and fabulous bloggers share excerpts, guest posts, and ARC reviews of Bound by Wish and Mistletoe!

Also, if on Twitter, please share news about Bound by Wish and Mistletoe with buy links. Throughout November 5th, eBook copies and signed paperbacks will be randomly given away among those who help spread the word!

Thank you so much for the ongoing support. Every post, reblog, share, Tweet, buy, review, and words of praise are greatly appreciated.

Your humble shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion

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Cover Reveal: Bound by Wish and Mistletoe (Highland Legends, #1.5)

Hello, everyone!

Today is Bound by Wish and Mistletoe Cover Reveal Day!

Thank you to Julie at ATOMR Tours for organizing the Cover Reveal, and thank you to all the wonderful blogs who participated in sharing this gorgeous cover.

Stephanie Mooney at Mooney Designs created another stunning cover for the Highland Legends Series, capturing the essence of the holiday novella with classic beauty.

Bound by Wish and Mistletoe Cover

Book Description:

Desperate to honor a life-long promise, Susanna MacEalan escapes her abusive clan with the fierce determination of never falling under the power of a man. Ever.

Aggravated by shallow-hearted pursuing lasses, Robert Brodie, commander of his clan’s elite guard, has foresworn scheming women. Forever.

When magick transforms Brodie Castle into a Christmas wonderland, the two despondent souls find solace in a most unexpected place . . . each other’s arms.

Amid a whirlwind of escalating events, Susanna’s traumatic past threatens Robert’s ability to protect the one woman meant for him. In a harrowing moment when all seems lost . . . hope, faith, and love prevail, transforming silent prayers into wishes granted.

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Title:  Bound by Wish and Mistletoe (Highland Legends, #1.5)

Author:  Kat Bastion

Genre:  Paranormal Romance / Highlander Romance / Holiday Romance

Length: 47,000 word novella

Age Group:  Adult

Release Date:  November 4th, 2013

I’d love for you to add Bound by Wish and Mistletoe to your Goodreads to-read shelf:

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If you’ve just now discovered us through the Highland mist, we’re only 24 short days away from the release of Forged in Dreams and Magick, the award-winning debut in the Highland Legends Series . . .

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You can add Forged in Dreams and Magick to your Goodreads to-read shelf here:

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Be sure to follow me on Twitter, like me on Facebook, and friend me on Goodreads to catch all of the exciting events coming up with Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe, including both of the  AToMR Tours promotion events and ARC Tours, interviews, excerpts, the beta interviews, guest blog posts, and an exciting launch party. So stay tuned!

Thank you for all your support, my friends. I cannot wait to share my exciting world of Highlanders and magick with you.

Until next time . . .

Your humble shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion

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Highland Legends Series News

Hello, everyone!

There is a great amount of Highland Legends Series news to share from the Kat Bastion Writing Desk . . .

Promotion Event: Forged in Dreams and Magick

Although the Review Tour sign-ups are now closed, the AToMR Tours Promotion Event for Forged in Dreams and Magick will remain open through September 25, 2013.

If you want to participate in the two-week Promotion Event, please sign up here on AToMR Tours. Many choices will be available, including excerpts, interview, guest posts, and each blog can offer an eBook copy giveaway in addition to the larger Rafflecopter Event Giveaway.

Forged in Dreams and Magick on NetGalley

In case you missed the earlier news, Forged in Dreams and Magick is now up on NetGalley. If you’re a reviewer, bookseller, librarian or member of the media, NetGalley is a great way to access ARCs (advanced reader copies) for review.

Please find Forged in Dreams and Magick here on NetGalley.

Six Weeks! Times Two!

The countdown has begun! Mark your calendars!
{whispers) And earmark a few dollars in your budget. 🙂

We’re only six weeks away from Forged in Dreams and Magick‘s release on September 23, 2013!

Another six weeks after that? Bound by Wish and Mistletoe, the Highland Legends Series’ holiday novella releases November 4th, 2013!

{{{vibrates}}}

Excitement on Goodreads

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Forged in Dreams and Magick

Early reviewers have given Forged in Dreams and Magick 4 and 5 star reviews/ratings. (Two of the six are NetGalley reviewers.)

Read this wonderful review by Artemiz. {smiles slowly}

Outlander meets J.R. Ward’s Covet

Add Forged in Dreams and Magick to your Goodreads with the button below:

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Oh, and don’t forget to sign up for the Goodreads Giveaway. There are five signed copies up for grabs!

Bound by Wish and Mistletoe

Bound by Wish and Mistletoe was added to Goodreads today!

Want a bit of Magick and a lot of Highlanders in your Christmas this year? Slide Bound by Wish and Mistletoe into your stocking.

Description of Bound by Wish and Mistletoe:

Desperate to honor a life-long promise, Susanna MacEalan escapes her abusive clan with the fierce determination of never falling under the power of a man. Ever.

Aggravated by shallow-hearted pursuing lasses, Robert Brodie, commander of his clan’s elite guard, has foresworn scheming women. Forever.

When magick transforms Brodie Castle into a Christmas wonderland, the two despondent souls find solace in a most unexpected place . . . each other’s arms.

Amid a whirlwind of escalating events, Susanna’s traumatic past threatens Robert’s ability to protect the one woman meant for him. In a harrowing moment when all seems lost . . . hope, faith, and love prevail, transforming silent prayers into wishes granted.

Add Bound by Wish and Mistletoe to your Goodreads with the button below:

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Cover Reveal for Bound by Wish and Mistletoe

Mark your calendars! The Cover Reveal for Bound by Wish and Mistletoe will be on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Sign-ups for the Cover Reveal are here on AToMR Tours.

Promotion Event and Review Tour for Bound by Wish and Mistletoe

Mark your calendars! AToMR Tours will be organizing the Promotion Event and Review Tour for Bound by Wish and Mistletoe, which will take place the week of its November 4th release.

Stay tuned for sign-up information.

{folds up the hefty Kat Bastion Writing Desk newspaper}

That’s all the news for today. Plenty of exciting tidbits, don’t you think? I can’t wait to share more as events progress.

Oh, and remember to follow me on my social media channels so you don’t miss a thing:

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Thank you for your continued support. It’s greatly appreciated.

Until next time . . .

Your humble shoe,

~ Kat

© 2013 by Kat Bastion