Blood Deep’s First Week

Some readers are saying Blood Deep is the best Blackthorn book yet. Others are putting it on a par with the first three in the series. My relief is just immense that you are enjoying your latest Blackthorn instalment so much! Thank you hugely to everyone who continues to send their comments and messages through to me.

ABOVE: A SNIPPET OF MY FACEBOOK PAGE THIS WEEK, FEATURING SOME OF MY AWESOME SUPPORTERS

I must admit, I wasn’t planning on writing an update until Friday, but that all changed when something arrived in the post today that I just had to share with you. This beautiful ‘Blood Deep’ necklace is a gift from a fan in the U.S. that arrived via my publisher this morning. Just a tad bigger than my thumbnail, this little book locket even opens like the real thing!

As you can imagine, I was absolutely overwhelmed. What an incredible keepsake to mark the release of book four. Kat, I am deeply appreciative. I LOVE it.

As for the rest of the week, I’m thrilled to say Blood Deep has held its own in Amazon.com’s Gothic Romance chart most of the week, rarely shifting from the No. 1 spot. And, as you can see, the reviews are coming through. Thank you to every reader who has rated and reviewed it. I really appreciate your time.

But the reviews aren’t just coming through on Amazon. There have been three more reviews from bloggers too during the course of the week.

Veena at The Author Visits has given it a wonderful 4 stars. This review does contain some significant spoilers though, so be careful if you haven’t read Blood Deep yet!

“Blood Deep does not disappoint and I am looking forward to book five in The Blackthorn Series… I can’t wait to see how the story lines converge and conclude in the future… My rating? A must read. If you haven’t picked up The Blackthorn Series, what are you waiting for?”

Huge thanks, Veena!

Blackthorn has received its first ever 10/10 rating from author, blogger and reviewer, Charles Phipps. I’m a fan of all of Charles’ reviews (his blog is awesome for Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror fans). This one, just like all his others, doesn’t fail to bring his unique and insightful take on Blackthorn. There are a few minor spoilers in this one too though, so be careful!

“The Blackthorn novels are my favorite Paranormal Romance series. Period… I really liked this book, arguably as much as any other in the series if not more so. This is one of those rare series I think which may get better the further you get into it…”

Thank you so much, Charles!

And today, Tracey Rogers (Author and super-fan) wrote a fabulous 5 star review for her latest journey into Blackthorn. No spoilers with this one!

“The Blackthorn series is simply getting more and more addictive, with a plot that gets stronger and more compelling with each page turn. It’s hard to compare all the books in the series as the author offers something fresh in each one of them, while maintaining the integrity of the world building of Blackthorn… Lindsay J. Pryor doesn’t just glide over boundaries, she tramples right over them… a stunning read. The darkest and sexiest yet. Pure genius!”

I loved it, Tracey. Thank you!

I’d also like to say a BIG thank you to Shani at Paranormal Book Club for her shout-out on Facebook about Blood Deep‘s release last Friday. Shani has already given the first three books rave reviews. Fingers crossed she enjoys Blood Deep as much!

And I’ll finish with a HUGE thank you to Maryse at Maryse’s Book Blog for announcing Blood Deep‘s release too. Some of you may remember I had a mention on there back last year when Ilsa Madden-Mills (NYT and USA Today Bestselling author) appeared from nowhere to sing Blackthorn’s praises. It evoked a LOT of curiosity. Needless to say I was incredibly excited to have had a mention again. Thank you, Maryse!

Phew, that was a lot to fit in! I truly am very grateful for everyone who continues to support my series whether through reviews, shout-outs, tweets or recommending it to friends and family. Thanks for being there and for making Blackthorn so much fun.

I’m currently working on Blood Dark, so I’m now very likely to disappear for a few days. Have a great week and, if you celebrate it, a fun Halloween! xxx

It’s Blood Deep Release Day!!

It’s FINALLY here! It’s Blood Deep release day!!! 😀

I am already totally overwhelmed by all the incredible support that has been flooding in since midnight last night. Thank you so, so much for all your emails, tweets, messages, and comments on my Facebook page. For everyone who has taken the day off work especially or, as I’m being told by a few, pulling a sickie (which I couldn’t possibly condone, of course 😉 #GoTeamBlackthorn), just so they can get straight into reading it, I’m beyond thrilled you’re that excited! You truly are making this the best Blackthorn release day ever.

Thanks to you (and the incredibly hard-working people at Bookouture), Blood Deep has gone straight in at #1 this morning on Amazon UK’s Paranormal Vampire Romance chart and Amazon.com’s Gothic Romance chart!

There have been a lot of other things going on in the background too, which you might want to catch…

The AWESOME GraveTells, who have been supporting my series since the very first Blackthorn book, have an exclusive interview with Eden, the hero of Blood Deep, live on their website right now.

Here’s what its owner has to say about the series:

“I’ve been a fan of the Blackthorn series since I read the blurb for the first book – Blood Shadows – and Eden Reece is hands-down my favorite hero so far in the series. That’s saying a lot with all these sexy, commanding supernatural men running around being badass! I had the honor of giving early feedback on Blood Deep during the editing process and it has that same edgy, dark, addicting feel all the other Blackthorn books have, with an even stronger element of risk and danger and I loved it. If you are already a fan of the series, you’re gonna wanna read this ASAP.”

Thank you, Sue, for all your continued support – it means a lot.

Comet Babe’s Books has snagged my first interview in a while, so do head on over if you want to know a little more about me. Jo, who is hosting me, is brand new to the series, but is planning a week of Blackthorn reviews very soon. I’m going to hold on tight for that one! Thanks so much for hosting me today, Jo! I really appreciate it.

And I’m beyond thrilled to tell you that Blood Deep has received its first review – thanks to Shirley at The Romance Cover. And she’s given it 5 stars!! I think my happy dance on seeing it was my most uncoordinated yet.

*Be warned* the review does contain some minor spoilers about the beginning of the book, so you may want to hold on until you’re a little further on before reading, but here’s a safe snippet:

“This is Book 4 in this oh so brilliant Blackthorn Series. Ms Pryor has done it again with this blistering series, seeing all the different sides that make up the complex place called Blackthorn…The viciousness that was The Circus that they had to fight against to keep alive and their growing attraction for each other makes this book a book you cannot put down until you reach the end…a really great read, and a real deserving 5 stars from me.”

Thank you so very much Shirley for taking the time to do this. I’m delighted you enjoyed it!

Hopefully, I’ll have more to share with you over the next couple of weeks – I’ll keep you posted.

But on a more personal note, not only am I celebrating a release day, but it was exactly two years ago this very day that I signed my very first publishing contract – handing my first three Blackthorn books over to the fabulous Bookouture.

They were a new publisher at the time (although its founder had long been well-established in the industry with a brilliant track record) and I was a brand new author. Since then, I’ve watched Bookouture go from strength to strength with incredible new and established authors signed with numerous chart-topping bestsellers in each of their respective sub-genres. I feel really proud to have been a part of it from the beginning.

I also feel very privileged that its Managing Director and Founder, Mr Oliver Rhodes, even took time out today to share a quote on their Facebook page:

“When starting a new business, those first few decisions that you make can be crucial. Thankfully signing Lindsay is still one of the best decisions that I’ve made. Two years on it’s fantastic to see her Blackthorn series so successful and getting such an amazing reception from so many readers.”

How amazing is that? Thanks so much, Oliver! 😀

Hopefully, I’ll continue to do Bookouture proud because it’s not over yet! I’m already being asked for assurance from readers that this isn’t the last Blackthorn book you’re going to get. Absolutely not! I’m underway with writing book 5 – and, before too long, I’ll have an announcement about how many books you can expect in total.

Please keep all your support coming through. I might be a bit slower than usual responding today, but I promise I will get back to you. Connecting with readers truly means a lot to me, so thanks for being there to share my day.

Happy reading, Team Blackthorn!! xxx

* RELEASE DAY UPDATE *

I’m super-excited to tell you that Blood Deep has received its second 5 star review!!! This time from Gaga Over Books!

Again, there are a few minor spoilers involved, so you may not want to read it until after you’ve finished Blood Deep, but here’s a safe snippet of what I think is a fantastically passionate review:

“Blood Deep was… How can I say it? It was brilliant like its predecessors that is for sure. The one thing I kept saying while reading it to my sister was This is sooo good… So, if you want to miss out on awesome characters, amazing story-lines, fantastic world-building, clever writing then don’t read this series… I don’t know what to expect from the fifth book. The anxious waiting has already begun.”

Thank you SO much!! <3

I would also like to thank the wonderfully supportive Moonrise Book Blog for retweeting their Blood Deep cover reveal post today to celebrate Blood Deep‘s release. Thanks hugely for your relentless support of Blackthorn, Stephanie. You’re brilliant.

And, of course, I’m going to extend even more thanks to all my fabulous readers who are continuing to tweet, share, comment, message and email me. You’ve made this day one to remember, that’s for sure! xxx

It’s Blood Deep Eve!

We only have one more sleep to go, everyone! Blood Deep finally will be yours TOMORROW. 😀 Thank you so much for all the anticipation, excitement and support that continues to pour in. As we hold on for just a little longer, let’s have another Blood Deep Bite to help count down the last hours. This time it’s the tagline for the book:

I’ll be back tomorrow for release day! Sleep tight! 😀 xxx

Blood Deep – It’s Almost Here!

We only have TWO DAYS left until the release of Blood Deep!! I know lots of you are now counting down the hours (and regularly keeping me up to date about it on Facebook! <3 You’re wonderful!), so I thought it was about time I shared the first Blood Deep Bite to help with the wait…

I also thought it was about time I revealed the full cover:

Don’t forget the eBook of Blood Deep is already available for pre-order. For those wanting the paperback, that’s available for pre-order on Amazon.com now too!

I’ll back back with another Bite tomorrow! xxx

Blood Deep – The First Three Chapters for You!

This Friday is the official release day of Blood Deep – book 4 in my Blackthorn series. There are only four days to go, but I know some of my lovely readers are wanting just a sneak peek to help ease the wait. So here we go…

The first three chapters are available for you now! Just click here to read, or visit the ‘Books’ tab above. I do hope you enjoy your taste of what’s to come! 🙂

Blood Deep – What’s Next for Blackthorn?

This time next week, Blood Deep will be yours! But if that still feels like too long a wait, you might be pleased to know the first three chapters will be available for you to read here on MONDAY!

So let’s have a quick summary first…

WHERE DOES IT FIT IN?

Blood Deep is the fourth book in my series and introduces you to the final integral couple that you need to meet. I have to say this because some readers are still assuming it’s the finale: Book 4 is not the end of the series (more on that after Blood Deep’s release). By the end of Blood Deep though, a lot more will finally fall into place about what lies ahead for our four couples.

WHOSE STORY IS IT?

Blood Deep is about Eden Reece (hero) and Jessie (heroine). This is the first time I’m not giving away many clues about who they are, how they fit into the overall story, or their intentions. I hope you’re going to enjoy uncovering it for yourself.

THE STORY SO FAR

So far we’ve been to the east side of Blackthorn (and Lowtown) with Kane and Caitlin’s story in Blood Shadows. We’ve been to the west side of Blackthorn (and Summerton) with Caleb and Leila in Blood Roses. We’ve entered the north and the lycan compound with Jask and Phia in Blood Torn. Now, in Blood Deep, it’s time to venture fully into the south – con territory.

The cons are the human convicts extradited from the penitentiary across the border in Lowtown. Tagged, any attempt to recross the border will release a lethal neurotransmitter into their system. Once they’re in, they’re never getting out. You can spot a con by the numbers on their inner forearms – numbers that dictate the type and frequency of their crimes.

The cons have taken over the south side of Blackthorn, each with their own domain, their power dictated by the number of houses they own in a row. If you’ve read chapter one at the end of Blood Torn, you’ll know Blood Deep opens with a brutal encounter outside one of those rows. Our hero, Eden, has recently arrived in Blackthorn, just in time to see nine crates being furtively taken through the back door. Of course, we all know what those crates contain…or should I say, who is inside them.

Here are a few hints of what to expect. So if you don’t want to know anything until the book lands in your lap, look away… now!

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE STORY

No surprise here but yes, yet again, it’s dark. Caleb and Leila’s romance (Blood Roses) is the darkest of all four couples. However, when it comes to dark situations and dark backdrops, I think Blood Deep is the murkiest of all the books so far. The cons are a collective of humans that reflect the sinister side of human nature, so be prepared for some uncomfortable moments. I’m certainly hoping that, during the course of the story, you’ll see why Kane, Caleb and Jask rule their domains with the hard edge for which they are notorious.
You’ll find out more about the human plight in this dystopian world. It’s not all about the cons though. Although I touched on the plight of humans in Blood Torn through Sophia’s eyes, Blood Deep delves further into the world of the humans who don’t live a privileged life under the regulations.
There will be mystery, psychological warfare, action and, of course, a heavy dose of heated romance. So Eden isn’t exactly coming across as ideal hero material with all those numbers on his arm. Fortunately, Jessie is already showing a glimpse of being a force to be reckoned with. This is Blackthorn though, so things are never that simple.
You’ll learn about some new Blackthorn mythology. Blood Deep features a new spin on an old favourite. My lips are sealed beyond that little revelation!
Some familiar faces are back! The further we delve into the series, the more paths will cross between the characters you have come to know. I’m not going to drop any names, but expect some well-known faces to reappear.
It’s not just about Eden and Jessie. Some lingering questions will be answered. Up to now, certain things have remained shrouded in mystery…Why does Kane want to kill the very leader who could save his kind? What’s the “darkness” he was troubled with at the end of Blood Shadows? Just what was the true implication of Caleb and Leila not sealing their fate in Blood Roses? Why were the lycan young really taken from the compound at the end of Blood Torn – was it a part of Sirius’ master plan, or a twist of fate?

I really hope you’re looking forward to your next adventure into Blackthorn! Lea, who won the early copy of Blood Deep, left a comment on my Facebook page yesterday saying: “Oh, Lindsay. You have outdone yourself with this addition to the series.” Thank you so much, Lea! Fingers crossed you’ll feel the same way.

Thank you again to everyone who has pre-ordered already. And I’m delighted to tell you that, for the first time ever, the paperback is also now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

We’re almost there…only seven days to go! 😀

Blood Deep – a Gothic No. 1!

We’ve got less than two weeks left before Blood Deep is released! I’m being asked if I’m getting excited. Absolutely! And your excitement is most definitely a massive part of that.

When Blood Shadows was released, I had a small following of readers who had found Blackthorn through the New Voices writing competition (from which I was discovered by my publisher). That readership increased by the time Blood Roses came out. Since the release of Blood Torn, Blackthorn’s readership has really surged. That’s all thanks to the fabulous Bookouture constantly getting my series ‘out there’ as well as every reader who is enjoying the series enough to help spread the word.

This is the first time a Blackthorn book has ever been available for pre-order though, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. And, well, I can’t quite believe it but, although it’s not been released yet, Blood Deep is at number 1 in Amazon’s Gothic Romance charts!

It reached number 1 on Amazon.co.uk last weekend…

…with all three other Blackthorn books accompanying it in the top 6.

Then this weekend, it reached number 1 in the Gothic Romance charts on Amazon.com too!

It also reached number 1 on Amazon.com’s Gothic Romance ‘Hot New Releases’!

So THANK YOU to everyone who has already clicked that pre-order button. As you can imagine, I’m thrilled with the response.

We’re almost there now… so that means, as we count down the days, I have a post coming next week to give you a few hints of what to expect with Blood Deep. No spoilers though, I promise!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. xxx

Blackthorn on Audio – with Tantor!

I mentioned a while ago that some exciting things had been going on in the background that I couldn’t wait to share with you. Well, this is it! I am beyond thrilled to be able to tell you that Tantor Media have selected the first three books in my Blackthorn series to be produced in audio format!

I received an email late Summer wherein Tantor cited their interest in my series. Not only was I astonished that they had discovered Blackthorn, but that they showed a keen interest in starting the ball rolling straight away. The fabulous Lorella Belli Literary Agency took over from that point on behalf of both Bookouture and myself to make sure everything went ahead seamlessly. Thank you so much for all your hard work in the background, Lorella!

For those who aren’t familiar with Tantor (and so you can be assured that Blackthorn is in very safe hands), it’s a leading independent audiobook publisher based in the States. Tantor is the recipient of numerous Audie Awards, AudioFile Earphones Awards and Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Awards.

Boasting must-have authors and award-winning titles, Tantor’s extensive catalogue includes Man Booker, Pulitzer, and National Book Award winners, as well as countless New York Times bestsellers and titles with starred reviews from all the major publications. They have a brilliant list of PNR titles already and I’ll be amongst extremely good company with Lara Adrian, Nalini Singh and Ilona Andrews on their list! Needless to say I am beyond delighted to have Blackthorn chosen by them.

I am exceptionally privileged that Anne Flosnik has been selected to be the narrator.

Ms Flosnik is an accomplished multi-award-winning British actress lauded for her work in fiction, romance, suspense, and fantasy. She has garnered two AudioFile Earphones Awards, an ALA Award, and three Audie Award nominations. Her narration also earned her one of the Best Audiobooks of the Year 2009 by AudioFile magazine. Though I must confess, it wasn’t just her impressive background and listening to samples of her work that won me over – but when I discovered she had narrated my all-time favourite classic, Wuthering Heights!

Not only is Ms Flosnik super-lovely (and so professional), a huge bonus is how much she’s enjoying the series so far. Here’s what she had to say about Blackthorn:

“I am completely spell bound by these beautifully crafted books. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be working with such exquisite writing. It’s very easy to care about your characters, and they, the events, and the world that you have created for them are grippingly real, on an almost visceral level. I am on the edge of my seat to discover how everything plays out, to say the very least. It truly is an honour to be the narrator for these magnificent books.”

How amazing is that?

And when I said Tantor are acting quickly, I meant it! Not only is Ms Flosnik already underway with the narration, all three books will be available on audio THIS year:

Blood Shadows released 18^th November 2014

Blood Roses released 9^th December 2014

Blood Torn released 30^th December 2014

They’re already available for pre-order for anyone searching for something for their Christmas list. 😉 (Don’t let the old covers on Blood Shadows and Blood Roses confuse you, they’ll be replaced with the new ones in time for release.)

Once all the excitement about Blood Deep’s release dies down, I’ll write a post for all those who would like to know what’s been going on behind the scenes – and what really happens in the background when a book gets selected for audio. It has been a fascinating experience.

Have a great week! xxx

Blood Deep Winner Announced

Every person who entered the competition to win an eBook of Blood Deep was given a number. Those numbers were entered into a random generator. One number was selected.

So, here we go…

HUGE congrats, Lea! Please contact me via here or via private message on my Facebook page with your email address and what eReader you use and I’ll send your book over to you.

Thank you, again, to every single person who joined in both here and on Facebook. Your comments were fantastic. I didn’t expect to be quite so overwhelmed by what you had to say about Blackthorn and all the characters you’ve met so far. I’m so glad I have lots more to share with you!

Have a brilliant weekend. I have more exciting news coming next week. xxx

Blood Deep Press Release

There’s now only 3 weeks to go until you can get your hands on Blood Deep! I thought you might like a look at Bookouture’s official press release of the book, just so you can get a sneaky peek of what to expect…

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Pre-orders are available on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com now! Pre-ordering will also be available on iBookstore, Kobo and Barnes & Noble in due course. Pre-orders are for eBooks only. Paperbacks will need to be ordered on the official release day.

Don’t forget, one lucky reader is going to have Blood Deep in their hands THIS weekend. It’s not too late to enter via here or the relevant post on my Facebook page. You still have until midnight (UK time). I’ll announce the winner tomorrow. 🙂

Have a fab weekend everyone! xxx

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