New in my world …
In August 2009, my first novel, Whispering Lake, will be re-released by Wild Horse Press. This tale was previously listed with Hearts on Fire, but has a new cover and some never before read scenes! An excerpt is available on my website (http://www.jessicacoultersmith.webs.com). The story’s been cleaned up a little and there’s an extra dose of magick and suspense. 
In Ocotber 2009, you can expect the next installment in the Ashton Grove Werewolves series, Moonlight Guardin. In the 3rd book of the series, we get a closer look at Michael Andrews, the wild one of the bunch… or is he?
And probably the most exciting news for me … I’ve started my first YA paranormal romance – Heart’s Desire. It won’t be released until 2010, but I already have a cover posted on my website. This is actually a story I started over 10 years ago and finally pulled it out back out, blew the dust off, and I’m revamping it a little…
Whispering Lake
Whispering Lake gets a new publisher and a new cover… but it doesn’t stop there! It’s also getting some never before seen/read scenes!
As of July 2009, Whispering Lake is not available for purchase in it’s previous format. It has been discontinued through Hearts on Fire Books and is now being offered through Wild Horse Press.
However, it isn’t the same tale as before. With fresh new scenes, Whispering Lake has been revitalized! I won’t give away the details for those of you who may not have read it yet, but it has added magick and suspense!
Visit All Romance Ebooks for a sneak peek… you can also pre-purchase a copy through their site prior to the release date (August 25, 2009) for $5.98 e-book.
Trade paperback will be available in September 2009 through Amazon.com and Target.com websites.
Satin & Lace Reviews
The author weaves an amazing and riveting tale of love and desire, hope and fear with a little bit of wicked fun thrown in the mix. This book will stir your senses with the combination of fantasy and reality leaving you wanting more from this amazing new author. This is a must read story.
Red Roses for Authors
Werewolves, witches and ghosts oh, my. This one has all that and suspense that will keep you guessing just where this one will end up.
Long & Short Reviews
Whispering Lake does have a great story line with interesting characters. I loved all the paranormal elements in the book. The romance itself was worth a higher rating with some great love scenes.
Spotlight Review at We Write Romance!
The review I wrote for My Favorite Phantom is the Spotlight Review at We Write Romance!
I enjoyed reading My Favorite Phantom. I wouldn’t say that it was a page turner I just couldn’t put down, but it was definitely worth reading. The writing style was easy to follow; the dialog and actions of the characters were believable (well, maybe not the ectoplasm). Overall, I would recommend it to any fans of paranormal romance.
My Favorite Phantom has a dash of suspense and a blossoming love; throw in a mischievous ghost and a loan shark and you have one heck of a tale! It is definitely much more than just a ghostly love story…
To read the full review, visit We Write Romance today!
New Releases ….
The reviewers at The Novel Blog are working on an anthology. If you enjoy horror, sci-fi, and paranormal short stories, stay tuned for more information soon… I’m not sure of the release date, but it will be this fall.
And who are the reviewers at The Novel Blog you ask?
Dan Boucher Peter Mark May Rachelle Gange Jessica Coulter Smith
And in other news, Peter Mark May has a short story being released in Creature Feature, published by GhostWriter… Creature Feature will be available for pre-purchase on June 1st and will be released in mid-June. Don’t miss out on your copy! Visit the GhostWriter blog for more details!
Peter also has a novel being released, also published by GhostWriter, this summer called Cavern. You won’t want to miss out on this fantastic novel! Be sure to purchase your copy at Amazon.com!
Dead in the New Black by Marlene Perez
A 5 Star Rating!
I recently read this book and posted a review on it over at The Novel Blog… If you’re interested in YA paranormal stories, you should give it a try! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed…
There was a surprise around every corner and you never knew just what would happen next. A page turner to the very end, Dead is the New Black has a permanent home on my bookshelf!
Be sure to visit The Novel Blog for my full review!
Forbidden & Once Bitten
Forbidden & Once Bitten
A Whiskey Creek Torrid Release
Written by Hope Welsh
Rating: 
The vampire angle has been written so many different ways that you’d think it would be hard to find a new one; however, Ms. Welsh found a way to combine our favorite tried and true vampire myths with some of our more current vampire favorites, giving us a unique approach to an old tale. I found both stories intriguing and read the book from beginning to end in one day.
For the full review, stop by The Nove Blog!
Review from Coffee Time Romance
MAGNOLIA MAGICK
By Jessica Coulter Smith
Release Date: March 17, 2009
Publisher: Wild Horse Press
Magnolia Magick was recently reviewed by Coffee Time Romance!
Magnolia Magick is an awesome book. Lissa is realistic in all her actions, even down to being a klutz and trying to accept compliments. I love her spunk, to go on with life no matter what she faces. Jesse is my hero and can stay with me anytime…Jessica Coulter Smith pens a story where I sat in anticipation of the outcome of Lissa, Jesse, and Jared. It was a pin and needles, on-edge, page-turner for me.”
Reviewed by Cherokee
Rating: 4 cups
Please visit Coffee Time Romance to see the full review and read about other great novels!
Moonlight Hero (Ashton Grove Werewolves, Book 2)
Moonlight Hero
Ashton Grove Werewolves, Book 2
Coming May 2009!
EXCERPT
Kiera ran on silent feet through the darkened alley. It probably would have been easier to escape if she had shifted into her animal form, but then she would have been stuck without clothes later. That would have been a little hard to explain to the average human.
Running for all she was worth, she could sense the vampire’s presence not far behind her. Going into that bar was the dumbest thing she had ever done! Why had she allowed the girls to talk her into it? Shaking her head, she continued to the end of the alley. Hopefully she would live to see another day.
When she reached the corner, she looked around. There wasn’t much nearby except an old Victorian home and an auto repair shop. Noticing the lights were on in the auto shop, she hurried across the street. Reaching for the door, she glanced over her shoulder and gasped. The vampire was standing on the corner under the street lamp. To a passerby he would seem harmless, but Kiera knew better, knew him for the predator he was. She was trembling as she watched the vampire; she knew he could smell her fear but was helpless to do anything about it.
Pushing the door open, Kiera rushed inside. As soon as she closed the door, she turned the lock. The logical part of her brain was calling her an idiot for thinking a lock would keep out a vampire, but her self-preservation skills were kicking in. That small piece of metal made her feel a little bit safer, even if her safety was nothing more than an illusion.
Across the room, Gabriel heard the door close and lock. As he slid out from under the Mustang he had been working on, he noticed the disheveled woman warily watching the street through the glass door. He got up and walked slowly toward her. Taking in her creamy complexion, petite stature and long ebony hair, his body immediately responded to her. She was definitely something to look at, curved in all the right places.
“May I help you?” he asked.
Kiera gasped and spun toward the deep voice. Momentarily startled, she regained her composure, trying to keep her expression as neutral as possible. “Is it alright if I stay here for a minute?”
Gabriel casually looked her over, appreciating the way her black dress clung to her curves. “Everything okay?”
Kiera glanced back outside. The vampire was still on the corner, watching her every move. She knew that he was waiting for her to leave. It wasn’t fair to involve this stranger in her problems, but she didn’t have much of a choice if she wanted to live. And she definitely wanted to live!
Looking back at Gabriel, she said, “That man across the street has been following me. I’m a little nervous about going back outside.”
Gabriel looked through the glass door. Sure enough, a tall blond man was standing on the corner, watching them. An inner voice was screaming at him that the man was a vampire and to be wary. Gabriel shook his head, clearing the ridiculous thought from his mind. Vampires? He was starting to lose it. Granted, being an alpha werewolf made him believe in the impossible, but he had yet to see proof that vampires existed.
Gently taking her arm, he pulled her away from the door. “You’re safe here. You can stay as long as you need to.”
Kiera gave him a shaky smile. “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that.”
“Since I’m offering sanctuary, mind telling me how that guy ended up following you?” If he was getting pulled into a domestic dispute, now was the time to find out. The last thing he needed was an angry husband coming after him.
Kiera sighed, realizing she could only tell him half of the truth. If she said that a vampire was following her, she had no doubt she would be dragged off to the loony bin. Granted, that would be the perfect ending to her not so perfect day, but she would prefer to not land herself in a padded cell.
“The short version is that he tried to pick me up in a bar. I told him that I wasn’t interested, but he wouldn’t take no for an answer. When I left, he followed me. He kind of gave me the creeps so I ran.”
Something seemed a little off with her story. If she had been running, why wasn’t she winded? Not that he wouldn’t have enjoyed watching her run in that skin tight dress and heels; it definitely would have been a sight to behold, especially with her being so top heavy. He almost grinned at the image his mind was creating.
Giving himself a mental shake, he asked, “How did you end up here at my garage? There isn’t a bar for at least three or four miles.”
Kiera hoped the shock didn’t show on her face. Had she really run that far? “I guess I got lost. I was just trying to get away from him and didn’t really pay attention to where I was going.”
She knew her excuse sounded feeble, but she couldn’t very well tell him she was a werefox, giving her more agility and stamina than your average human. There were some things that humans just weren’t prepared for. The fact that “make believe” creatures really existed ranked high on that list.
Gabriel looked skeptical. There had to be more to her story than that, but obviously she wasn’t going to share the full tale. “What’s your name?”
“Kiera.”
“I’m Gabriel.”
Kiera smiled. “It’s nice to meet you. I just wish it was under better circumstances.”
“Do you need to use the phone to call someone? It doesn’t look like that guy is leaving anytime soon,” Gabriel said, glancing out the door.
“Oh.” Kiera followed his gaze. Sure enough, the vampire was still watching from across the street. “Um, I don’t really have anyone to call.”
Gabriel arched an eyebrow, but didn’t say anything. Just what kind of trouble was she in? She didn’t look more than twenty-one or so. A deep primal instinct arose, making him want to comfort her and protect her. The wolf in him responded to her soft feminine scent while the man responded to her lush curves. She didn’t even reach his shoulder, which told him that she was under five-foot two since he was a little over six-feet tall. She wasn’t bone thin like a lot of woman he’d met, but she wasn’t fat either. Her elfin shaped face held full rosy lips and beautiful green eyes that were almost almond shaped. They reminded him of cat eyes.
Kiera noticed the appraisal. “I don’t want to keep you from your work. Please don’t feel like you have to keep me company.”
Gabriel grunted, noting the obvious dismissal. Evidently mechanics weren’t good enough for her. He should have known that a woman as pretty and as well dressed as this one was would have an attitude. Paper pushers were probably more her style; wealthy paper pushers.
“Guess I can finish up this job while you wait to see if your admirer goes away.”
Walking away from her, he slowly climbed back under the Mustang. It was difficult to concentrate on his work, but he managed. There was something about her that wasn’t entirely human. He knew she wasn’t a werewolf, but she was definitely something special. His alpha instincts told him that she was a mate for his pack. Since Cole was already married, that meant that she belonged to either him or Michael. Just thinking of Michael being with her made him grind his teeth.
Kiera watched Gabriel effortlessly slide under the car. She started feeling light headed and realized that she had been holding her breath. He was the most gorgeous guy she had ever seen! Easily over six-feet tall, he had medium length black hair, piercing blue eyes, and was well muscled. It had been difficult to not throw herself into his arms. If he had stood by her much longer, she wouldn’t have been able to keep her hands to herself. She hoped that he hadn’t noticed the effect he had on her. Her animal instincts were going to get her into trouble one of these days.
As she glanced back out the door, she realized that the vampire was crossing the street. Startled, she instinctively started backing toward Gabriel. It wasn’t fair to ask for his protection, but she had never been so terrified in her life. She couldn’t put her finger on it, but something about the mechanic made her feel safe and protected.
Hearing her footsteps drawing near, Gabriel slid out from under the car and looked up at her. “What’s wrong Kiera?”
“He’s coming over. I know that I have no right to ask this, but please help me.” As she looked down at him, her eyes were wide with fear. Her heart had doubled its rhythm and felt as it would burst from her chest.
Gabriel stood up and drew her close to him. She trembled against his body. He absently stroked her back, trying to sooth her. His extra sensitive hearing told him that the guy was almost to the door. Thinking fast, he came up with a plan; one that she probably wouldn’t like, but he was going to enjoy every minute of it.
“Kiera, I’m going to ask you to trust me. Just go with whatever story I have to come up with in order to get that guy out of here. Do you think you can do that? Even if it means being … close to me?”
Kiera looked up into his bright blue eyes and knew without a doubt that she could trust him. “Okay.”
The vampire jerked the door open, tearing the lock apart as the door was torn loose. While Gabriel tried to process that small fact, he bent his head to Kiera’s and kissed her. He had only planned on a short kiss, more for show than anything else, but when Kiera responded to him he pulled her roughly against his chest and deepened the kiss. Every primal instinct in him was yelling for him to claim her as his mate. Her scent surrounded him and he lost himself in the pleasure of her soft body and warm lips.
Find it on Wild Horse Press and Amazon Kindle websites May 26, 2009!
