Here's How You Can be Part of the Fun!


It's promo time. I know I know, that means you get more emails from me than normal. I do try to make sure to include some awesome deals to make it worth your while though. No one wants to be hassled by a used car salesman.
(Apologies to any car sales men or women out there. We all have jobs to do. Hugs.)

Show of hands, who picked up that amazing boxed set deal last week?
Yay!!!
If you missed it, here's the link again.
http://secretlegendsboxedset.com/extras/free-books/

Okay. Let's get down to business. This week I want to talk to you about ways you can have a big impact on a new book. Or really any book for that matter.
Reviews.
They can make or break a book. The more reviews a book has, the better it looks to consumers. The more reliable a purchase it is for readers who might be on the fence. And, this is the one that we authors struggle a lot with... Reviews can either qualify or disqualify us from securing advertising for our books. Most places require at minimum 10 reviews at 4 stars or better before they will allow your book to be advertised by their services.


A review does not have to be a book report. A review answers two simple questions.
1. Did you enjoy the book?
2. Would you recommend this book to others?

Pretty easy, right?

So, here is how you could help BEING ALPHA and get yourself a free read at the same time.
(See, I'm trying to make it worth your while.)


I have an awesome promotional coordinator helping me with all the release day craziness for the new book and she's curating a list of special readers to get a free ecopy of the new release before it is available to the public.

If you want to be on that list, click here

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUIkBnzxRIEOp59VUkh6_B8BJhit7ZzcLd284Gje5AKL8KjA/viewform


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUIkBnzxRIEOp59VUkh6_B8BJhit7ZzcLd284Gje5AKL8KjA/viewform

Now, there are some guidelines. Reviews for the book will need to be done within two weeks of release day (August 1st). These reviews should be posted on either Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads.

There's a bonus too.
After your review is posted, you'll be eligible for another freebie from my backlist.
I love reviewers!! You guys are the best.

Okay so that is enough of my shilling for this week's newsletter. But, before I go, I do have some awesome books to share with you from some of my friends celebrating new releases.





༺❃༻DUPLICITY༺❃༻
by AJ Renee

Everyone leaves…

Jaime Lynn has lived by that mantra all of her life. After opening a pub in St. Fleur, she begins to root herself into the town and its community, questioning the only attitude she has ever known. When Jesse interviews for the open bartending position, she knows hiring him is a bad decision she’ll make anyway. Giving in to their powerful attraction, she accepts his invitation to explore what’s between them—and is reminded that not everyone gets their happily ever after.

Haunted by the memories around his hometown of New Orleans, Jesse leaves everyone he knows and loves, hoping to find a sliver of peace. Jaime Lynn turns out to be the light to his dark, bringing Jesse away from his nightmares and back to his hopes and dreams.

When the truth comes out, Jesse and Jaime Lynn agree to give their relationship another try. The stars finally align, guiding them onto a new path where they can leave their past behind them.

What will they do when Jesse learns about the gift he never received but always wanted?

Universal link: https://www.books2read.com/u/bP1Evd
Kindle: http://amzn.to/2sHlfgm


༺❃༻Marked By Fate༺❃༻

Defined by Their Choices
A collection of Fantasy and Science Fiction YA coming of age novels from New York Times, 
USA Today, International, Amazon bestselling and Award-Winning authors!!

This action-packed boxset is filled with teen warriors who encounter queens, witches, wizards, werewolves, shifters, angels, and gods. 
And with occasionally the genetically engineered soldiers, cyborgs, and robots discover magical hidden fantasy worlds, encounter 
mind-blowing dystopian lands, space stations, and galaxies they could never have dreamed existed while traveling through time into 
uncharted territories. Marked by Fate to complete these deadly and dangerous quests filled with nonstop action and adventure!

Pre-order Today
Exclusively on iTunes!




Get Your Summer Read On!

Lazy days relaxing poolside are here.

Well, unless you live in the southwest where it is hotter than the surface of the sun right now. Temps in my home town of Vegas have hit record highs. We're talking 117 and higher in some areas. The pool just evaporates at that point.

Actual image of our backyard. 


All joking aside, if you're like me, you are doing your best to stay cool and still enjoy the carefree days of summer. 
What better way to do just that, than by filling your ereader with tons of awesome books that won't break the bank?

Get that One-Click finger ready because I'm starting with the mother of all summer reading deals. 

༺❃༻Secret Legends༺❃༻


Preorder Secret Legends today and enjoy 16 free full novels and snag an awesome coloring book to keep you busy until release day. 

Warning: Book Hangovers Ahead. Looking for the perfect escape? When you dare to venture into the romantically-charged pages of SECRET LEGENDS, you’ll get lost in stories from today’s New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors. This must-read paranormal romance and urban fantasy boxed set is filled with tales of vampires, aliens, angels, witches, ghosts, shifters, sirens, and more, containing over one hundred hours of page-turning reads that will leave your heart pounding and your pulse racing. Ready to dive in? Pre-order today to secure YOUR copy of this extraordinary boxed set! Available on your favorite reading platform! 

But that's not all...

The Secret Legends authors have been working hard to bring you a plethera of fabulous stuff; from games and parties to gifts and fabulous extras! Slip over to our website to discover all the great things we have to offer!

www.secretlegendsboxedset.com



༺❃༻Being Alpha༺❃༻
Taking a page from the Secret Legends group, I'm offering up a freebie incentive of my own. 
As you know Being Alpha is now available for preorder from all retailers. But to sweeten the deal, I'm going to give you an extra bonus for ordering your copy. 


Here's where to order.
 Being Alpha


Lock in your preorder now on any ebook platform and 
send confirmation to Katiesalidas@Katiesalidas.com to claim your reward.

༺❃༻The Harvesting༺❃༻
How about a 99c series starter? Author Melanie Karsak has her first in a series book, The Harvesting available on kindle for only $0.99. 

It's all fun and games until someone ends up undead.
 The Harvesting

༺❃༻༺❃༻
See. I told you I had your summer reading list covered! Now, go grab those books and kick back with a nice glass of wine (or my favorite, a margarita) and enjoy some easy reading

Warning: Book Hangovers Ahead Preorder Secret Legends and #getrewarded with tons of #freebies!

Secure your copy today and pre-order this thrilling paranormal romance boxed set that is sure to keep you glued to the pages for hours!




Warning: Book Hangovers Ahead. Looking for the perfect escape? When you dare to venture into the romantically-charged pages of SECRET LEGENDS, you’ll get lost in stories from today’s New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors. This must-read paranormal romance and urban fantasy boxed set is filled with tales of vampires, aliens, angels, witches, ghosts, shifters, sirens, and more, containing over one hundred hours of page-turning reads that will leave your heart pounding and your pulse racing. Ready to dive in? Pre-order today to secure YOUR copy of this extraordinary boxed set! Available on your favorite reading plateform!

Amazon iBooks Barnes & Noble Kobo GooglePlay

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The Secret Legends authors have been working hard to bring you a plethera of fabulous stuff; from games and parties to gifts and fabulous extras! Slip over to our website to discover all the great things we have to offer!

www.secretlegendsboxedset.com


And then...
Join the party! Discover new stories, worlds, and heroes. Meet new-to-you authors and play games for multiple chances to win! Hope to see you there!

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Preorder Being Alpha and get rewarded with a bonus #Free novella.




Preorder the upcoming novel in the Olde Town Pack today and get rewarded with a bonus #Free prequel novella. 

Here's where to order.
Lock in your preorder now on any ebook platform and send confirmation to Katiesalidas@Katiesalidas.com to claim your reward.


If you haven't met the wolves of the Olde Town or their allies the Silverman wolves of the Little Werewolf series, now is the time to get reading.
Being Alpha releases on August 1st.

#CoverReveal Being Alpha by Katie Salidas



I've been dying to tell you all about this newest installment to the Olde Town Pack collection of books. 

It started with the Immortalis series where you met Fallon.
She took you on an adventure in becoming a wolf of the Olde Town Pack.
Then, in the Little Werewolf series you learned about Giselle and her link to the proud Silverman wolves.
Now, watch as the Silverman wolves and the Olde Town Pack join forces to discover who has been poisoning the minds of other territorial Alphas

Do You Have What It Takes To Be The Alpha?

Grab the Pre-Order today! 
 PreOrder Link

Urban Fantasy Author Katie Salidas


So what's the new book about?

Newly-Minted Regional Alpha, Aeson Silverman hit the jackpot. Power, prestige, and wealth, he’s got everything a wolf-shifter could ask for. 
Or so he thought… 
Being the Alpha is not the playboy lifestyle he’d imagined.
Despite devastatingly good looks and an impressive wit, he can’t seem to get Emma MacBride, the hottie doctor from another pack, to give him the time of day.
Unfortunately a bruised ego is only the beginning of Aeson’s troubles. 
Someone has been poisoning the minds of other territorial Alphas, systematically pitting neighbor against neighbor. And the moment Ace takes control of the Long Teeth territory the rising storm of dissension finds a way into his pack. 
Allying himself with the powerful Olde Town pack, Ace chooses camaraderie over aggression and invites warring neighbors to join him for a meeting to establish peace.
Diplomacy comes with a reward earning him a date with the elusive doctor MacBride. 
But every choice the young Alpha makes is under scrutiny and when his peaceful summit ends with the death of a high ranking wolf, the fate of his pack and his leadership hangs in the balance. 

How about we sweeten the deal? 

Preorder the upcoming novel in the Olde Town Pack today and get rewarded with a bonus #Free prequel novella.
Lock in your preorder now on any ebook platform and send confirmation to Katiesalidas@Katiesalidas.com to claim your reward.

Grab the Pre-Order today! 
 PreOrder Link


And because I just can't wait, here's an exclusive first look at what's happening in the wolfy world. Grab your coffee and enjoy this sample chapter.



Sample Chapter
Copyright ©2017 by Katie Salidas

“Please tell me no one died while I was away,” Ace joked as he entered his study and found his brother sitting at his desk, reading a stack of papers.
“Not yet, but the day is still young,” Jay replied without looking up.
“I’m concerned with Tito’s group. He wasn’t very happy about this meeting to begin with.” Ace strolled over and gazed down at the documents littering his desk.
Whether on instinct or because he had finished, Jay set down his reading, stood and offered the chair to Ace. “Kept it warm for you. How was the date?”
“She is the kind of girl that makes you work for it.” Ace chuckled to himself. Emma was in a class all her own when it came to ball-busting ladies. But admitting defeat to his brother was never going to happen. He took his seat and glanced at the documents Jay had just finished with; correspondence from Leif’s pack. “Their emissary plans to be fashionably late, I take it.”
“They appear to be happy he’s out of power and his mate Nikita wants to take on leadership herself. They don’t have any living heirs.” Jay walked around the desk and took the chair opposite of Ace. “You want my opinion?”
“Always, brother.”
“Work for it. You won’t find another Emma anytime soon. And before you know it, she’ll be back on the road across country.”
“I meant about the Canadian wolves.” Ace glared at his brother.
“I’m not even qualified to advise on that. That’s why it’s so awesome that you’re the Alpha here and not me.” Jay stretched out in the chair, kicking up his feet on the corner of the desk. “But don’t stress it too much. You have a whole council of Alphas here to determine what the right course of action is.”
“You’re just as qualified as I am,” He swatted at Jay’s feet, “And if something were to happen to me, guess who takes the lead, brother?”
“Never. Going. To. Happen!”
Ace glared at his brother’s feet still resting on the desk. “If Dad ever saw you do that, he’d have you cleaning the bathrooms with your tongue.”
Jay’s face reddened he quickly sat right in the chair. “Never want to do that again.”
“See. And Dad was originally a second son… like you.” Ace wagged an eyebrow as an exclamation to the point. “Speaking of. Let’s bring in Orion and Mom. We should at least be unified on the point before we go before the council.”
“What point?” Jay squinted as if straining to bring his mind on point. “You think they will have a problem with you dating Emma?”
“We’re not talking about Emma,” Ace responded with a growl of frustration.
“Too much wolf for you?”
“We have more important issues to discuss. Why are you so hung up on her? You think you have a chance with her?”
“Oh she did get under your skin. Poor Ace. Is that a bruised ego? Need mommy to kiss it better?”
“Look you want your twenty. Take it. You won the bet. I’m not playing this stupid game when we have real problems to deal with.”
“Relax, bro. I’m just messing with you. I didn’t realize it was a sore subject.”
 “Emma is the least of my worries at the moment.” Ace pushed the intercom button on his desk phone. “Find mom, Orion, and Richard and send them into the office.”
Jay snickered under his breath and tried to cover it with a fake cough.
“What?” Ace demanded.
“Dude, you can’t call her mom in public. She is Vivian Silverman to all but us. Nothing says baby boy like calling her mom in a council meeting.”
“Screw you,” Ace grumbled.
“You know I’m right. And how would Emma see it, you calling on your mommy for help?”
“What the hell man? I thought you were on my side?” His brother’s taunting had nearly sent him over the edge.
“Just playing with you. Damn. Lighten up a little.”
“Normally, your crap wouldn’t bother me, but seeing as how this is all my first official acts as Alpha, Shit’s got to go well. Stress is at eleven right now. I don’t have–”
“Seriously. Chill. I’m sorry. “Jay’s expression softened. He held his hands out in surrender.
 “I thought a little good natured ribbing would be cool.”
His brother’s sense of timing was terrible. “Until this is over, pretend to be an adult, okay?”
Jay laughed.
A moment later the door to the study opened and Peter poked his head in. “Shall I let them in?”



Are You Excited Yet?
Grab the Pre-Order today! And don't forget to collect your bonus FREE prequel too.
Lock in your preorder now on any ebook platform and send confirmation to Katiesalidas@Katiesalidas.com to claim your reward.
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About The Author

Katie Salidas is a USA Today bestselling author and RONE award winner known for her unique genre-blending style.

Since 2010 she's penned five bestselling book series: the Immortalis, Olde Town Pack, Little Werewolf, Chronicles of the Uprising, and the all-new Agents of A.S.S.E.T. series. As her not-so-secret alter ego, Rozlyn Sparks, she is a USA Today bestselling author of romance with a naughty side.

In her spare time Katie also produces and hosts a YouTube talk show; Spilling Ink. She also has a regular column on First Comics News where she explores writing from a nerdy perspective.