Ever since he’d been part of the pot in a high-stakes poker game, elfin outcast Kai Gracen figured he’d used up any good karma he had when Dempsey, a human Stalker, won the hand and took him in. Following the violent merge of Earth and Underhill, the human and elfin races were left with a messy, monster-ridden world and Stalkers were often the only cavalry willing to ride to someone’s rescue when something shadowy and dark moved into the neighbourhood.
There certainly were no shortage of monsters or people stupidly willing to become lunch for one.
It was a hard life but one Kai liked. And he was good at it. Killing monsters was easy. Especially since he was one himself.
After an accident retired Dempsey out, Kai set up permanent shop in San Diego, contracting out to the local SoCalGov depot. It was a decent life, filled with bounty, a few friends and most importantly, no other elfin around to remind him he wasn’t really human.
That was until a sidhe lord named Ryder arrives in San Diego and Kai is conscripted to do a job for Ryder’s fledgling Dawn Court. It was supposed to a simple run; head up the coast during dragon-mating season to retrieve a pregnant human woman seeking sanctuary with the new Court then back to San Diego. Easy, quick and best of all, profitable. But Ryder’s “simple” run leads to massive trouble and Kai ends up being caught in the middle of a deadly bloodline feud he has no hope of escaping.
No one ever got rich by being a Stalker. But then hardly any of them got old either. The way things were looking, it didn’t look like Kai was going to be the exception.
Well, now that I have your attention, perhaps it’s time to announce that Rhys Ford has a new book she’s just self-published, which is the best part, but here’s another really awesome part: Rhys would love to give away an e-Copy of the book along with a $25 Amazon gift card to one lucky winner! That’s right, two, two, two prizes in one! (In the event the winner is a non-US resident, a substitute gift will be offered in lieu of the Amazon card.)
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment (along with your email address) right here, and you’ll automatically be placed in the running. All comments must be posted by 11:59pm Pacific time on Monday, July 1, 2013 (one entry comment per person, please).
The drawing will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd via Random.org, and the winner announced right here, so stay tuned, and good luck!
Love the blurb, love the details in the cover. This looks just my kind of read. :) Also, wow, what a pretty new look for the blog.
elingregory@gmail.com
Elin, I can’t keep myself from messing with the theme and background now that Rhys made me that lovely new banner. Maybe someday I’ll settle on a final design.
And good luck in the contest! :)
Heh. Isnt the blog pretty? Lisa’s been working hard on it!
Please count me in xx
Yay!
Loved Kai & Ryder sooo much and would really love any future stories about them.
kalimar2010 @ gmail.com
They’re fun… and a bitch to write. So much world! :D
But what a world, imaginative, unique and exciting…I would love to visit it! :-)
I’m always a fan of a tale of the Sidhe. Not to mention a big fan of the author. Similar to Amber?
KaylaJameth@hotmail.com
*hugs* Thank you. I’d say more similar to modern urban fantasy. But with a disgruntled elf :D
I adore Ford’s books! Look forward to this one too. And that cover. ..rwwr!!
Thank yoU! :D
Yes please!!
nishkagraybird@hushmail.com
*hugs* Good luck!
I don’t even care about the card, I just want the book :D
Heh
Want so very much! Please count me in!
Thank you! *hugs*
I’m so happy Rhys has more books for me to read!! :D rev224@nyu.edu
aawwwwww
Been waiting for this a looong time!
ellenodale@ellenodale.com
It’s been a trial, hasn’t it? :D
Loved the book! But I wanna be in for the gift card!
Hdcook2000 at yahoo dot com
Heh…. I owe you like pounds of almond joy :D
Welcome to The Novel Approach Rhys!
Welcome to TNA, Tina!
Love all of your books and looking forward to more.
Thank you! So much!
Count me in, love the blurb, can’t wait to read this one :-)
Heh… ah, I hope you enjoy it. Good luck!
Please count me in too! Love all of Rhys’ books!
Thank you! :D
Can’t wait to read it! Count me in.
jengardenATgmailDOTcom
Thanks and Good luck!
Just started to read Black Dog Blues…already hooked :)
It’s been a ride to get Kai here but oh, what fun :D
I love your writing, Rhys. All the best on this new release, and thank you for your generosity!
caroaz [at] ymail [dot] com
aw thank you :D
Bunch of HAWTNESS guys + totally AWESOME read = MS. RHYS FORD!!!
Aaawwww thank you! <3
Yes you could say that the blurb got my attention..WOW!!
Crozzy67@nctv.com
Heh… It’s been a haul to get him here… but Kai’s on his way :D
WOW look at the turnout here for Rhys! Just started this book and it is awesome. Thanks for visiting us today! Smooches
IT’s a bit crazy, no? Heh. Smooches and thank you!
Congrats on your new book! Please count me in too.
Thank you! Heh! :hugs:
I’m officially intrigued and I hope there is a “how to” section. I believe I would enjoy winning an elfin outcast of my very own!
Momofsharkbait @ aol.com
I think you have to start off with a really good cup of hot chocolate. Or just a chocolate bar :D *hugs*
Can I just take a moment here and say just how proud I am of Rhys? This book is clearly something new for her and despite the fact it does not fit neatly into a “genre” she is known for writing for she still kicked ass and took names. This is a fantastic step for her and I am waiting on pins and needles for the next books she has lined up for us. *waves Rhys flag*
Aw, Amanda, you can take a moment anytime you want to say nice things like that. :)
Aw thank you. Heh… I do have a love for Urban Fantasy but wanted to do a different spin on it. Something a bit more Rhys Ford like but remain true to the genre. So… there we go. Black Dog Blues. I’m willing to take the hit for the path not normally taken but oh, it’s fun to write off-road :D *grins* Heh.
Smooches and thanks.
Looks fantastic, please count me in!
vitajex(at)aol(dot)com
Yay! Thank you.
such a big fan of rhys ford. Great cover!
Thank you. Good luck!
I would like to play.
Luck to yoU!
Love your books. You are on my auto buy list.
Oh thank you so much! *hugs*
Can’t wait to read another great Rhys Ford book!
Oh I hope you enjoy it!
I did! I caved in and bought it before this contest ended because I couldn’t wait. :)
well if you win, we’ll figure something out *winks*
I’d love to win
nicstar000@gmail.com
Good luck! *hugs*
I’d love to win! Please put my name in the hat.
Thank you! Good luck!
Yay! Been waiting excitedly (and impatiently) for this one since the day it popped up on Rhys’s sidebar previews. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Oh I wish you the best of luck. and thanks!
I’ll read anything Rhys writes. I don’t care if it’s a grocery list. Sign me up!
Heh. Thank you! My grocery lists can be pretty mundane unless I’m heading to the Asian market :D But sometimes…. :D
Congrats Rhys! Definitely been looking forward to this one. Of course, I love all your books. :)
Aw thank you, love. Really :D
I love the Cole McGinnis series and Sinner’s Gin. I am looking forward to reading this new series.
bones_mcp(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you! And SG’s sequel is almost out! WOOT! :D Okay I just get excited about books. Thank you :D
Rhys is one of my favorite authors. I will read/buy anything she rights.
Aw, thank you so much!
Love Rhys other books so looking forward to reading this.
Thank you so much! Good luck! *hugs*
I really enjoyed the Cole McGinnis books I read so I’m very excited to check these out as well!
Aw, thank you for liking Cole and his world. He’s a special pain in the ass. Okay, I’m writing Dirty Deeds. Pain in the butt :D Heh. Thank yoU!
This sounds fantastic (dragons!). I’m a fan of the Cole McGinnis series and also loved Sinner’s Gin and am just about dying for the next book, Whiskey and Wry (btw, love how the characters seem to like my favorite Asian artist, Hyde)
Thanks for the chance! :)
God I love Hyde. Did you see his new album’s coming up in July? Can’t wait. Sooooo excited :D Heh. And the MV has dragons in it. Died laughing. :D
Thank you… :D Heh :D
This looks really interesting – love her books & definitely want to read this one :)
pointycat69(at)googlemail.com
Good Luck and thank you! So much!
Please count me in. I have loved everything I have read by Rhys so far and I expect this to be the same. vinnie_dee@hotmail.com
Aw, thank you love. Really. *hugs*
I love all things Sidhe and Elfin… Id love ‘to win the book – the storyline has fascinated me since I first saw a little write up on FB… Please, please, please when I win, may I have a copy of Whisky & Wry instead of the Amazon card hehehe Love your Work Rhys :)
Heh… I might be able to be talked into that :D
I loved the Blues! I will be rereading this one. Thanks for giving away the book and GC. If I win may I have another book? I love your stories.
romanczukc@yahoo.com
Heh.. It depends on which book you want *winks*
Anything by Rhys has to be good. I’m in.
Awww thank you :D
I’ve read all your books but this one and I’d love to win it. It will be a fantastic read while I’m waiting for another Sinner’s Gin book.
Couldn’t help that; you should never have put that teaser at the end.
Heh. Whiskey and Wry is out sooN!
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in Rhys’ contest. It is now officially closed and the winner has been drawn. Congratulations go to…
Renee!
Woot! You’ll be hearing from Rhys soon, Renee! :-D