The voting is open now – just today and tomorrow – to cast your vote for the Whipped Cream ‘Book of the Week’. I would be really chuffed to win and have my book highlighted on the Review site all week.
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/recentrev.htm
Thanks to any who are kind enough to vote for CONFLICT.
Stevie
http://steviewoods.com
I was delighted to receive notification today that Whipped Cream Reviews had given my novel CONFLICT a very thoughtful in-depth Review. They gave it 4.5 stars – and now it is up for Book of the Week on their Review site.
They had some lovely things to say:
“for anyone wanting a raw, genuine romance amidst the backdrop of the end of the civil war should pick up this book. You won’t be disappointed.”
and:
“the honest emotions and engrossing storyline had me unable to put this book down once I started reading it.”
To read the full review visit:
http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/2009/03/conflict-by-stevie-woods.html?zx=df1008deac2f3776
And I would love to win Book of the Week, so if any of you feel so inclined please pop over the site either tomorrow or Sunday and vote for the book!
Buy link:
http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Conflict/exact_match=exact
Stevie
By: Stevie Woods | Other books by Stevie Woods
Published By: Torquere Press
ISBN # 1-60370-611-9
Word Count: 58500
Heat Index 
Available in: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket
Price: $5.95
Nic Volenz is a nightwalker, who must drink blood to survive, an abomination in the eyes of the Temple. It was never his choice to be such a creature, and now after two hundred years of painful existence, he wants only to end it all. He plans to return home, where it all began, and say goodbye to the few good memories he has left before greeting the sun and ending his sorry existence.
His mind full of memories, both good and bad, Nic retraces his steps to the city of Volenzkya, which does nothing to change his mind — until he meets Maxim, a young man whose passion for life, and Nic, turns Nic’s life upside down. Can Maxim convince Nic that there might be something worth living for?
“I have never been known as Nico. My closest friend has always called me Nicolo.” He sounded confused, yet not wanting to refuse this man anything.
“Then I shall be the first and consider it an honor – Nico.” Andreas bowed, unexpectedly taking hold of Nicolo’s hand. For a moment Nicolo half-expected Andreas to kiss it but instead, lips barely a whisker from his hand, Andreas lifted his eyes and stared deeply into Nicolo’s bemused face.
Nicolo had never felt the desperate need he did for this man, this stranger, to touch him, to caress him, to kiss him. Staring at Andreas’ mouth, Nicolo wanted to know what those tempting lips would feel like on his mouth, on his skin. Nicolo was on fire and wanted that mouth to quench his longing.
It was almost a shock to realize Andreas was speaking and Nicolo had to force himself to listen. “…and I would very much like to get to know you better, Nico but I have an appointment this evening. Perhaps we could meet tomorrow? Here, at nine?” As he spoke Andreas held out his hand and Nicolo automatically took it.
“You have to leave? Now?” Nicolo queried, disappointed. Then he felt Andreas’ fingers move against his palm, sliding towards his inner wrist, the caress firm and seductive. Nicolo drew in a breath, unconsciously leaning toward Andreas as he did so. Andreas met him halfway, their lips brushing so gently that Nicolo might have thought he dreamt it if not for the sensations that poured through his body, tingling along every nerve, tightening his nipples and filling his cock.
“I wish it were not necessary,” Andreas murmured, his breath gusting over Nicolo’s lips, “but yes, I must leave. You will be here, tomorrow? I want to continue our…conversation. I want you…to know all about you. Everything, yes?”
“Yes, yes, of course. I will be waiting for you,” Nicolo replied breathlessly, his heart beating a tattoo against his rib cage. Couldn’t Andreas hear it?
Andreas smiled and Nicolo thought he had never seen anything so beautiful. Andreas released him and Nicolo’s hand reached for him, not wanting to lose the contact, but Andreas was moving away very swiftly. As he reached the gate of the inn, Andreas turned back to stare at Nicolo, gave a brief smile before flicking his cloak over his shoulder and striding out of sight.
Stevie
My Publishers:
Here is a small snippet from a wonderful review from Rainbow Reviews for my fantasy paranormal, ON REFLECTION:
“Anyone looking for a wonderful romance filled with the wide and varying range of human emotions and desires extending to human and non-human creatures alike with all their flaws and charm will love this remarkable and moving story.”
You can read the full review here:
http://rainbow-reviews.com/?p=1042
BLURB:
Nic Volenz is a nightwalker, who must drink blood to survive, an abomination in the eyes of the Temple. It was never his choice to be such a creature, and now after two hundred years of painful existence, he wants only to end it all. He plans to return home, where it all began, and say goodbye to the few good memories he has left before greeting the sun and ending his sorry existence.
His mind full of memories, both good and bad, Nic retraces his steps to the city of Volenzkya, which does nothing to change his mind — until he meets Maxim, a young man whose passion for life, and Nic, turns Nic’s life upside down. Can Maxim convince Nic that there might be something worth living for?
EXCERPT:
Prologue
Abruptly, he stood up, threw a few coins on the table, and stalked out of the tavern.
What the hell was he doing? It was all so pointless. He was just marking time; there was no reason for any of this. He stopped in the middle of the path, silently admitting to himself just how sterile his existence was. He had no hopes, no dreams, no goals. What was it all for? He answered his own question: Nothing. It was all for nothing.
He lifted his head and looked at the sky above, dark and foreboding with storm clouds gathering. He smiled grimly. Well, if he wanted confirmation…
He made the decision on that dark street and felt the pressure melt away. He knew what he had to do, what he needed to do. Go back to where it all began so very long ago, before he became the worldly Nic Volenz; to when he was the poor foundling Nicolo d’Volenzkya, named for the street and city where he had been abandoned. It would be
spring now in Volenzkya, and he needed to see home, to feel its familiarity, its warmth, one last time before he bid a final farewell to his existence. It was probably maudlin, but he didn’t care. Nic had been struggling with himself over this for months, years, even; another few weeks or so wouldn’t matter.
Swiftly changing direction, he headed for the docks. It didn’t matter that it was the middle of the night; there was always a watch on the ships, and he could find out which vessel was heading for Volenzkya. It was only a four-day journey by sea to the capital city, and he could comfortably stay in his cabin for that short period of time without arousing suspicion, claiming to be a poor sailor.
He was back at the house where he was staying an hour before dawn, having arranged passage on a ship leaving the next evening. Nic had taken the precaution of feeding on his way back from the docks; he didn’t wish to risk needing to feed on board ship. He hadn’t had an attendant for the last few months and he soon packed his own bag. Traveling light was a habit of his now.
Standing by the window, he watched the sun slowly lift above the horizon and knew he had made the right choice. He would go home, say goodbye to the places that meant something to him, and then let everything go. He was almost surprised to find that he wasn’t afraid; he felt at peace for the first time in one hundred and eighty years.
<end excerpt>
Available from:
http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1776
Stevie
http://steviewoods.com
My publishers:
http://www.torquerepress.com
http://www.phaze.com
I was delighted to discover my historical m/m novel, CONFLICT, has been awarded 5 Angels and a Recommended Read from Fallen Angels Reviews.
Here is a little snippet from the Review. Follow the link to read the full Review:
“Stevie Woods highlights some pertinent events of the Civil War with this power sequel to Cane. Watching these three men come face to face after such a long absence truly made me smile. Stevie Woods doesn’t just deliver a fantastic love story in Conflict.”
http://fallenangelreviews.com/2009/February/NeNe-Conflict.htm
Available from:
http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Conflict/exact_match=exact
Stevie
My Publishers:
You can get either of my Phaze titles at a reduced cost until the middle of March if you purchase from CyberRead! 
BEYOND THE VEIL CONFLICT
See the notice below:
CyberRead.com would like to celebrate the success with their customers. So please celebrate with them and use the code below for 25% off any Phaze Books ebooks listed on their store through March 15th, 2009. The code is as follows: PAYPAL
Stevie
