An Amazing Day for Blackthorn

It’s been an amazing day for Blackthorn, but I’m not sure how much I deserve it this week! I’ve been mercilessly teasing my readers on my Facebook page (after doing the same to the Into the World of Blackthorn group first) when I asked them this question:

You can only wear ONE T-shirt. Which do you choose? 

Kane dies, we riot. 

Caleb dies, we riot. 

Jask dies, we riot. 

Eden dies, we riot.

I think the main problem was the statement I posted at the end:

Think carefully because there could be serious repercussions!

In the words of Colette: “Lindsay I think it’s safe to say you just might have a riot on your hands now for suggesting that kind of madness…”

Well, I think I nearly did!

Now obviously I’m not really cruel enough to make anyone choose between them. After all, their fate was marked out years ago as most of you well know… 😉

Anyway, in between me working on BLOOD INSTINCT today, things started getting busy for Blackthorn in Amazon’s charts after Bookouture ran some promo for my series.

For the first time ever, Blood Shadows not only hit #1 in both Amazon’s U.K. and U.S. Gothic Romance chart at the same time…

…but it also simultaneously hit #1 in both the U.K. and the U.S. Paranormal Vampire Romance chart too.

Blood Shadows even reached #3 in the overall Paranormal Romance chart AND #23 in the main Romance chart (thanks for pointing that one out, Fiona)!

On top of that, Blood Shadows entered the Top 100 on Amazon.com’s main charts, reaching #66. It also broke into the Top 20 in Amazon’s Canadian main chart for the first time ever, and reached #1 in three paranormal sub genres there: Vampire Romance; Fantasy, Futuristic and Ghost Romance; as well as Werewolves and Shifter Romance (Blackthorn is nothing if not diverse). And we nearly, nearly got into the Top 200 in the U.K.

I was equally thrilled that Blackthorn as a series also entered the Top 100 on Amazon.com in three different charts: #15 in Most Popular Books in Paranormal Romance, #32 in Most Popular Books in Genre Literature and Fiction, and #82 in the Most Popular Books in Romance. 🙂

And it seemed we just couldn’t keep Kane down today as Blood Dark hit #1 in Top Rated Gothic Romance and #1 in Hot New Releases too!

APOLOGIES (sincerely) to anyone who has glazed over with all the numbers, but this was one of the best days Blackthorn has had. And to finish it off, Blackthorn was featured on My Guilty Obsession Book Blog‘s Facebook page after one of my lovely readers, Amanda Perrie, applied for them to put me in the author spotlight for the day – which included dedicating their banner to Blackthorn. Thanks so much, Amanda. And thank you too, My Guilty Obsession Book Blog, for hosting me. <3

I’d also like to say a massive thank you to my lovely street team who only just started this week but are already working busily in the background looking out for opportunities to give Blackthorn a shout out wherever they can. Thank you, Darklings! (If you’re a dedicated Blackthorn fan who loves being on social media, feel free to contact me if you’d like to find out more about the team.)

That’s it – no more chart talk! Thanks so much for bearing with me, and to everyone (including the wonderful team at Bookouture) who was a part of making this happen. Have a wonderful weekend! xxx

Blood Instinct in 2016

The most frequently asked question I’m getting through at the moment is about when will BLOOD INSTINCT be out. All I can tell you is that it’s currently in progress and Bookouture have it scheduled for release next year. I’ll share updates as soon as I can.

I know new readers are finding Blackthorn every day so, if you don’t already know, there’s an email sign-up option available for those who solely want to be notified whenever a new Blackthorn book is released. If you haven’t done so already, click here if you want to be sure not to miss the last three books in the series.

You can also keep in touch with all things Blackthorn by subscribing to this website (via the side bar), and/or by following my Facebook page. Both will give you access to stage-by-stage notifications and updates more regularly.

As well as that, there is now the ‘Into the World of Blackthorn’ Facebook group set up by – and for – readers who want to chat all things Blackthorn. It’s a very relaxed, fun, and interactive group, and I visit there regularly to post updates and answer questions as well as responding to readers’ requests such as letting you interview Blackthorn’s characters etc. Anyone who loves Blackthorn is welcome to join.

Thank you for all your queries. I know you’re keen to get your hands on your next installment as soon as possible, which is why I’m going to get right back to it!

Before I go though, I’m thrilled that BLOOD DARK hit the #1 spot on Amazon UK’s Gothic Romance chart again today. As always, thank you to every single person who continues to read, rate and review my books on sites such as Amazon. I know I’ve said it before, but you really do make a difference.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. <3

All Five Blackthorns in the Top 10!

I’m uber-excited to have found out today that all five Blackthorn books are currently in the Top 10 in Gothic Romance on Amazon UK! A huge thank you to everyone who continues to read, review, and spread the word about Blackthorn – I really appreciate it. <3

Have a wonderful weekend! xxx

Blood Dark Winners Announced!

Just over a week ago, I launched a giveaway asking you to let me know where in the world you are in order to be in with a chance of winning a signed paperback of Blood Dark.

Entries came in from all over the U.K. – from Wales to Northern Ireland, as far up as Inverness in Scotland, and throughout England from the North East to the North West and all the way down to the southern coast. The largest number of entries came from the U.S. and covered nineteen states – from Washington, Oregon and California right across to New York and Rhode Island. Entries also came in from Canada, Hawaii and even New Zealand on the other side of the world from here!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined in, whether it was via the comment section here, email, or via Facebook. Although it wasn’t essential for entry, I absolutely loved seeing all the pictures you sent through of where you were whilst reading Blood Dark – so thank you to everyone who shared those. There could only be two winners though.

Randomly drawn today, those winners are:

Massive congratulations, Dale and Lorrissa! Please either contact me here or privately message me via Facebook to pass on your address and I’ll have your signed copies of Blood Dark in the post to you asap. 🙂

And, of course, commiserations to anyone left disappointed by not winning this time, but look out for another giveaway coming in November for a special celebration!

Have a wonderful week! xxx

Last Chance to Win a Signed Blood Dark

If you haven’t already done so, you only have a few hours left to enter my giveaway to win a signed paperback of Blood Dark. Signed Blackthorn books are rarely given away, so grab the chance while you can! You can enter by clicking on this post, via email or via my Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who has entered so far. I’ll be announcing the two winners on Monday.

In my previous post, I shared what readers have been saying about Blood Dark and, this week, official blog reviews have continued to come through too. Here’s a huge thank you to:

Marcy at The Keeper Bookshelf:

“If you haven’t read the Blackthorn series from the very beginning, might I strongly suggest that you do that and soon…I will admit that before I dive into a new release in this series, I go back and re-read the previous stories so that the entire universe of Blackthorn flows like a movie to me. It’s what I do to immerse myself in this world that is not ours but unique to itself…I would highly recommend this story for anyone who knows the Blackthorn universe, anyone who enjoys a deep down experience of being sucked into another world and left breathless. No, that’s not an extreme thought and you’ll know that once you read Blood Dark.”

Kara-Karina at Nocturnal Book Reviews:

“I was figuratively biting my nails and holding my breath, racing through this book… It’s very well written. The tension and urgency is razor-blade sharp… Blood Dark made me very happy. It’s not sappy and it skirts a very fine line between PNR and UF… It’s dark, violent and genuinely suspenseful. Recommended.”

Shirley at The Romance Cover:

“This is one of the best dark and mysterious vampire paranormal series ever, and this the latest book does not disappoint at all. This is a rare book that keeps you burning the midnight oil as you just cannot put it down…The whole series is brilliantly written…I can honestly say that with hand on my heart if I could give this book more than a five star rating I would…the romance between Caitlin and Kane is sublime; it is a romance against all the odds.”

And Author Tracey Rogers:

“Blood Dark gripped me, broke me, shocked me and then broke me some more. Author Lindsay J Pryor delivered more than I could possibly have imagined…the cleverness of the plot can only be applauded…I can say that this series is hands down the best series I have ever read. Each book is as strong as the next one and always offer up the unexpected to keep you pinned on the edge of your seat…Be brave and enter the world of Blackthorn. It’s dark, ridiculously clever, and incredibly stunning!”

A massive thank you too to every single person who continues to leave ratings and reviews on sites such as Amazon – it truly makes a huge difference in the background. If you haven’t yet left a review for Blood Dark, please do!

Good luck to everyone who enters the giveaway. xxx

Win a Signed Copy of Blood Dark!

Happy Friday, everyone! And to make it even better, here it is… your chance to win a signed paperback of BLOOD DARK! I have TWO copies to give away!

I know Blackthorn has readers from all over the world so, for this giveaway, I’m trying to track down where Blood Dark has gone.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:

Leave a comment telling me where in the world you and your copy of Blood Dark are. You can tell me the country, city, village – be as specific as you like!

You can enter here, via my Facebook page, or you can email me. It’s not essential for entry, but a picture would be great if you’re entering via email or Facebook. It could be of you, your pet, or even a local landmark alongside your eBook or paperback of Blood Dark.

THE REST OF THE RULES:

The competition is open now and will close next Friday (2^nd October) at midnight, UK time.

The two winners will be drawn randomly and announced on Monday 5^th October. Obviously, winners must be willing to email me their addresses! And, no, Kane will not be delivering it personally… 😉

If you haven’t yet started reading it yet, here’s just a sample of what readers are saying so far:

“This book had me gripped from beginning to end, it was like an emotional roller coaster I didn’t want to get off.” ~ Louise

“I COULD NOT PUT DOWN!!!!! I wanted so badly to take my time and savour the world of Blackthorn slowly but I couldn’t stop reading… The characters are so alive and complex. The storyline gets deeper and bigger… Blackthorn is on the rise and no one can stop them!” ~ Demei

“Just finished it…..Omg I loved it….had me crying at one point… roll on the next book can’t wait to find out more.” ~ Sarah R

“Fantastic! Better than I anticipated. I am now trying to forget all about it so I can read it again!!” ~ Carrie

“Have to say this book blew me away. The intensity kept me on the edge. Felt like crying at times also… My fav in the series so far and that is saying a lot.” ~ Mena

“Read it all last night. Couldn’t put it down!! Omg please tell me the next one is out real soon!” ~ Sam

“Just finished blood dark wow bloody brilliant book loved it.” ~ Gillian

“…this book is a winner! This series continues to captivate me and the next one in the series – Blood Instinct – can’t come fast enough!!” ~ Suzanne

“5 Stars for Blood Dark is NOT enough!!!” ~ Amanda

“Seriously one of the best series I’m reading right now.” ~ Sarah

“Another success! Dangerously dark and captivating!” ~ Brickley

“Awesome series!!!!! Lindsay Pryor has nailed this book!” ~ Jennifer

“I laughed, i cried, i shouted at the pages as there were so many twists and turns… by the end of the book i was an emotional wreck… This is without question the best series i have read in a very, very long time.” ~ Niamh

Good luck, everyone! xxx

Blood Dark at Number One!

Thank you to everyone who joined in with Blood Dark’s release day yesterday. You made it into an absolutely fantastic day for me. Your enthusiasm was infectious!

The day started at nine o’clock and I was still chatting to my fabulous readers past midnight. Even my writing buddy (and my hubbie) gave up and went to be in the end!

I’m absolutely delighted that reviews are already being posted for Blood Dark and am thrilled with the response so far. I want to say an extra special thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to do that, or who is planning to. One review in particular was even posted on Bookouture’s Facebook page, so huge congrats to author Lindsey Clarke. Her review was immense and you can read it on Lindsey’s website here.

It also appears that Fiona’s Book Reviews, the first review I received for Blood Dark, is being considered for an award by Bookouture for the quickest turn around in Bookouture history for a book to be downloaded, read and reviewed! So the highest of high fives to Fiona for that feat!

I’m also really excited to tell you that I got word this morning that Blood Dark has reached the number one spot in Gothic on both Amazon UK and Amazon US!! So a massive, massive thank you to every single person who has downloaded the eBook or ordered the paperback. This doesn’t happen without you.

I’ll be back tomorrow to tell you how you could be in with a chance of winning a signed paperback of Blood Dark from me. Have a wonderful day and I hope there weren’t too many sleepless nights last night! xxx

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It’s Blood Dark Release Day!

Days have been booked off from work, do-not-disturb signs are going up, alternative childcare arrangements have been made, dinners have been prepared in advance, pillows have been plumped, and now…. it’s finally here!!! Kane and Caitlin are back…!!!

It’s BLOOD DARK release day!!!

To mark the occasion, I’m very excited to be making a guest appearance with Kim The Bookworm today. So please do come and visit if you can!

“Today is publication day for Lindsay J. Pryor’s Blood Dark – the fifth book in the paranormal romance Blackthorn series. The first book in the series is called Blood Shadows and as a newbie to this genre, I tentatively picked it up and read it not really knowing what to expect and not expecting it to be my thing. OH MY GOD! I was completely blown away by it. I got completely immersed from the first page and didn’t want it to end. I fell in love with the characters, some more than others! And oh boy, it was hot, hot, hot!

If you’ve not yet started this series, and you like this genre, I highly recommend that you have a read of Blood Shadows and work your way through them all till you get to Blood Dark. By that time, I’m sure the next one will be ready for you as Lindsay is working on it right now.

Lindsay has such an amazing following for this series, her readers are the most awesome I’ve ever come across and some were even taking publication day off work so that they could spend the day reading Blood Dark. Now that’s dedication for you!”

And Kim is absolutely right about all my incredible readers. Thank you for the tremendous support that has been piling in today and this week, whether here, via email, my Facebook Page, the Into the World of Blackthorn discussion group, or Twitter – I’m going to catch up with everyone individually as soon as I can. Until then, relax and enjoy your next installment into Blackthorn. I know some of you have waited a very, very long time for this.

On a personal note, it’s a bit of an emotional one for me this time around as it was exactly five years ago last night that I first unleashed Blackthorn on anyone, entering Blood Roses into the New Voices writing competition that led to me being discovered by my publisher, Bookouture. I still vividly remember my finger hovering over the ‘send’ button right up to the last five minutes. I was so anxious about sharing my series for the first time (let alone on a public forum to be commented on and voted for), that I nearly let the nerves get the better of me. If I had, I’m not even sure Blackthorn would be out there now. So here’s a massive thank you to my wonderful husband for making sure I clicked that button – and Bookouture for bringing Blackthorn to you. 🙂

Before I go, I want to give a shout out to three of my lovely readers:

Happy Birthday for today, Sue!

Happy Birthday in advance for Sunday, Carla!

And Happy 43^rd Wedding Anniversary, Debra!

Just to pre-warn you, on Friday I’m going to be launching a giveaway to win a SIGNED PAPERBACK COPY – so stay close for that one!

Have a wonderful day, everyone! Happy reading!

xxx

Blood Dark’s First Three Chapters For You!

With less than two days to go until BLOOD DARK is officially yours, I thought you might like to take a sneaky peek at what’s in store. So, especially for you, here are the first three chapters of Blackthorn’s fifth installment. I hope it helps pass the time between now and Wednesday. 🙂

Just click on the link HERE to read the first three chapters for free.

If you missed it the first time around, I’ve posted a guide to Blackthorn’s characters as well as a reminder of the story so far in case you need it.

And if you like visuals, don’t forget Blackthorn is on Pinterest too. As well as best-fit images of the Blackthorn district and scenes from the first four books, I’ve now included a BLOOD DARK board with some clues of what’s ahead. 🙂

The hours are counting down!!

Blood Dark – The Full Cover Reveal

We have less than five days to go!!! BLOOD DARK will be yours as of next Wednesday. For those waiting on the paperback version (available from release day), here’s the full cover reveal…

I do hope you like it!

As feedback continues to come in, I thought I’d share a few snippets of what readers and reviewers are saying so far (I’ve avoided any with spoilers):

“This, hands down is my absolute favorite story yet. This story, the deception, lies and hidden truths just keeps improving. And most definitely, my favorite book of 2015! Keep the breakables at a distance for those angry moments and the tissues handy for those others. Well, Well worth it all.” ~ Mellissa Montefort

“Hold on to your seat and TRY to catch your breath, because Lindsay J Pryor is taking you on a roller coaster ride! She takes you from the highest highs of joy, to the lowest lows… A must read for everyone and anyone who loves a GREAT story, told by an amazing author.” ~ MonicaLee

“Wow, I have just staggered off the emotional roller coaster that is Blood Dark. Absolutely loved it… but feel like I’ve been through the wringer. I think I had every emotion at one point or another! Just brilliant…” ~ Julia Stevens

“What can I say? What a ride!…This book is incredible and a credit to the rest of the series. The story is really starting to build and come together and the heat is on!!…Just when you think you know what’s going on – bam! You’re hit with a twist. It was nail biting and heart racing but also endearing and beautiful. I got frustrated (in good ways and bad) I cried, I laughed but most importantly – I fell in love all over again.” ~ Kay Cunningham

Now I’m just wondering if Brickley Jules (Sirens of Fiction), whose review of Blood Shadows I shared last time, will have caught up by next Wednesday. She’s already reviewed Blood Roses now too – and it’s wonderful! Thank you so much, Brickley. Two more books to go and you’re there!

“WOW! I was blown away before I was even finished. The Hero, the Victim and the Antagonist swap roles like a thing of beauty. Just when I have the story lined out Lindsay would throw me a plot twist leaving me happily dumbfounded. When I was done flopping around in disbelief and spouting ‘I can’t believe that just happened’ I again would try to determine what end lies in store for our main characters just to be amazed all over.”

And a massive thank you to Anna from Sirens of Fiction too, who also wrote a fantastic review of Blood Roses:

“Serryns are a vampire’s worst nightmare but, I could feel the hunted serryn’s anxiety as she, herself was facing off with her worst nightmare. I could feel the excitement Caleb felt while circling Leila, knowing he was going to capture and conquer his rose. I could feel the sexual tension between them. I could feel the unwanted love build up between the two. Lindsay wrote the story from the point of view of Leila and Caleb, she wrote in a way that made you feel the story. I loved Kane from Blood Shadows, but in Blood Roses, Caleb is the man!!!!!!”

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! xxx

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