Dark Moon Falls Boxset Release!

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

TARIAN IS HERE!

For a limited time this box set is 99c! What’s in it? 15 new stories from 15 amazing authors. Here’s mine:

What happens when one world collides with another?
Tarian leaves his pack in Wales for a mission that takes him to Dark Moon Falls. The task is simple: Retrieve a long lost relic and return home.
Though Tarian anticipated some minor problems in his quest, he never expected to
unravel secrets that would affect him too.
Can Tarian find the artefact unscathed, or will divine intervention stymie his hunt?

That’s right, Wolves! NATURE’S DESTINY IS BACK! Get it for 99c before the price increases!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2mtXckc
Apple: http://bit.ly/DarkMooniBooks
B&N: http://bit.ly/DarkMoonNook

Speak soon!
Alpha J – XO

28Nov2017

Happy Howlidays is LIVE!

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

SURPRISE!
Happy Howlidays is LIVE!

Dashing through the woods,
With the pack right on my heels.
Our stories we will tell,
Of all our season ideals.

Christmas eve is here tonight,
Celebrations have begun.
Gather ’round the festive fire and sing,
It’s a Happy Howlidays invite.

In this special collection of short stories, follow the characters from the Nature’s Destiny series as they take you through their most important holiday memories from past to present to future.

Amazon US. Amazon UK. Amazon CA. Amazon AU. Smashwords. Goodreads.

iBooks, Kobo and B&N will be available soon.
For 1 week ONLY, grab your copy for 0.99!

3Oct2016

October – Paranormal Takeover

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

It’s officially one of my two favourite months of the year – the second being December. I’m not sure why, but every year when October comes around I get really excited. Maybe it’s the longer, colder evenings, the mass amounts of hot chocolate I consume or perhaps that my birthday happens to fall towards the end of the month. Whatever the cause, I know I get ridiculously happy. And I want to share that with you by tickling your supernatural senses. If you love Paranormal Romance as much as I do, you’ll want to check out this phenomenal giveaway hosted by Pure Textuality PR and Paranormal And Urban Fantasy Book Bargains. There are FOUR Kindle Fires up for grabs PLUS lots more! Head to the rafflecopter link to find out how to enter. Not only could you win a fantastic prize, you might also find a new favourite author. What have you got to lose?

A little while ago I mentioned about putting the Nature’s Destiny series into paperback. For the first time you can officially hold a physical copy of each novel. And though I’m probably biased, I think my cover designer did an excellent job. They’re so beautiful! Check them out down below if you don’t believe me 😉 If you fancy getting your hands on one, head over to Createspace or Amazon.

As for me, I’m heading into the writing cave. I’ve got a bunch of Nature’s Destiny short stories to complete before I’m buried under my Master’s Degree.
Have a great week, Wolves!

15Sep2016

The Nature’s Destiny Series Is Officially in Paperback!

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

Series: Nature’s Destiny

Books: Nature’s Destiny, Sapphire’s Divinity, Guardians Dynasty, Warriors Duty

Author: Justine Winter

Genre: Paranormal Romance

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK

My life was changing, morphing into something greater than I could have anticipated. I was becoming something I didn’t recognise as myself anymore. A Werewolf.

I was different.

Bitten.

‘Hybrid’ was what they called me, and the weight that rested against that one word was crippling. They depended on me to bring them safety. What made me so special?

Oh, that’s right. My destiny.

I was sucked into a world I’d had no idea existed. Twenty-one years as a human, and this was what I found out.

My travelling plans, my writing degree, all of it was gone within one night. One evil night that robbed my humanity.

I wasn’t completely sour. Life had been unfair a while ago, only now I’d had something worth fighting for besides myself. Something to live for.

I was afraid for the others. I couldn’t let them down. I wouldn’t let them down.

I’d gone to bed a human and woken up a Werewolf.

A special Werewolf.

A Hybrid.

I was a hybrid werewolf with a secret destiny shadowed by a prophecy the Ancient Guardians foretold. The same Ancient Guardians that had organised the annual Alpha summit Riley had been summoned to.

Since Jackson’s demon threat everyone was powered up on overtime at the gym. Train, sweat, repeat. Train, sweat, repeat.

But all that rage-filled preparation wasn’t enough. We were being targeted by something new, and it didn’t stop there.

The summit was proving to be my nemesis. Egotistical morons challenged me with threats to the one I loved, and I knew I couldn’t endure a life without Riley.

Besides all of that, there was one thing I was finally understanding about the supernatural. Nothing was as it seemed.

Not even me.

I was dying.
Every minute I wasted without a mate, my mind became more volatile. I was unbalanced, stronger than I was capable of handling alone.
Supposedly, I was destined for greatness, but apparently I had to overcome another task first.
A mating.
Riley was my one true love. I was sure. However, that didn’t necessarily mean I was his. Complications, it seemed, were becoming my forte.
Despite my personal problems, the demons emerged, offering little hope and even less mercy. With my mind preoccupied, I wasn’t ready for the attack heading our way.
The pack needed me now more than ever, but the demons were cunning, thwarting my plans and upping the stakes each time.
I was letting them down. We weren’t ready. I wasn’t ready.
Darkness descended on Nature’s Destiny, and sadness was sure to come.
War had begun.

Death. Destruction. Demons.
War was officially declared.
Blade’s rebirth into the world became something we truly weren’t prepared for. And I felt guilty. Blaming myself for not getting to Lara in time.
She was gone. Nature’s Destiny was grieving.
In the midst of our woes the battle was brewing. Incubi kept coming. Hell beasts were slaying. And the demon master was another step closer to winning.
With an army of supernatural beings in my arsenal I was optimistic that we were enough. We had the prophecy and my fortitudo on our side.
Whatever happened there was one thing I knew for certain.
The end had come.

I’ve always lived a life based on my imagination, from hopeless dreams of romance to concocting alternate realities involving supernaturals. I’m completely fascinated with anything hero-related, and often speculate which superpower I’d possess. I haven’t settled on one yet.

I was born in England, and currently reside in Wales, UK. I love to write, and most days you’ll find me happily tapping away at the computer whilst in my pyjama-clad bubble. I also spend my time reading, and if that isn’t enough I’m often in the kitchen baking up a treat.

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28Aug2016

Good News & Giveaways

Posted in Nature's Destiny by JustineWinter

The Bank Holiday weekend is here!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a pretty darn epic week. Good news hit me on Monday and I’ve been surfing the happy wave since then. Last month I applied to do a MA in Creative Writing due to start this October. I know, several people do the same thing every year. So why is this such a big deal for me? I don’t have a bachelor’s degree. But why should that stop me, right?
The optimist in me hoped every day that I’d get an acceptance letter through the post, but the realist side of my brain knew my chances were slim despite my self-publishing experience. BUT. . .

I GOT IN!

So please join me in celebrating by entering for a chance to win a handmade Nature’s Destiny inspired bookmark. I’ve recently rewritten the first book of Luna and Riley’s series, and you can still get it for FREE if you haven’t already. Otherwise, just update the version on your device.

More news to come from this and the release of ALL 4 PAPERBACKS in the series soon! Can I get a woop woop?

Here’s what you need to know to enter this giveaway. Follow this rafflecopter link and instructions will await you there. You can even enter every day to increase your chances of success! And, as always, my giveaway is open internationally!

Good luck!

P.S. I made this bad boy! 😉

17Feb2016

Warrior’s Duty is LIVE!

Posted in Warrior's Duty by JustineWinter

Title: Warrior’s Duty

Series: Nature’s Destiny #4

Author: Justine Winter

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: February 17, 2016

Death. Destruction. Demons.

War was officially declared.

Blade’s rebirth into the world became something we truly weren’t prepared for. And I felt guilty. Blaming myself for not getting to Lara in time.

She was gone. Nature’s Destiny was grieving.

In the midst of our woes the battle was brewing. Incubi kept coming. Hell beasts were slaying. And the demon master was another step closer to winning.

With an army of supernatural beings in my arsenal I was optimistic that we were enough. We had the prophecy and my fortitudo on our side.

Whatever happened there was one thing I knew for certain.

The end had come.

He yanked me by my chains, my wrists bled with the cold, silver metal cutting into my skin. My bare feet dragged along the stony ground, covered with scrapes from the uneven surface. He pulled me to follow like a dog on a leash, tugging my manacles harder than was necessary.

I kept quiet despite wanting to scream the dark, dank dungeon down. He always found pleasure in my pain, so I’d learnt to conceal it. My lips were incredibly tender from biting into them to stifle my groans.

“Why hasn’t she come yet?” The woman yelled the second I entered her presence. She never came further than that, didn’t want to dirty her precious clothes. I was always to be brought to her.

“She’s deciding,” I answered.

“No, she’s clearly made her choice. You screwed this up for us!” The woman’s hand lashed out, marking my face as her slap connected with my cheek.

“I didn’t! I did everything you asked of me.” I was desperate for her to loosen my binds, to let me out of the dreary cell for good. There was no chance I was going to risk exposing myself. My freedom was all I wanted, what I hoped for during the long hours of torture and loneliness.

“We won’t survive without them!” The woman paced, biting her perfectly manicured nails. “Take her back to her cell,” she ordered my torturer. “I’ll have to force the pretty wolf’s hand into helping us.”

“NO!” I yelled, using all my strength to fend off my chain-holder. “No, don’t do this to me!”

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29Jan2016

Warrior’s Duty Cover Reveal

Posted in Warrior's Duty by JustineWinter

You guys, it’s finally here! And this is no doubt my favourite cover of them all.

SO PRETTY!

What do you think?

Title: Warrior’s Duty

Series: Nature’s Destiny #4

Author: Justine Winter

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: February 17, 2016

Death. Destruction. Demons.

War was officially declared.

Blade’s rebirth into the world became something we truly weren’t prepared for. And I felt guilty. Blaming myself for not getting to Lara in time.

She was gone. Nature’s Destiny was grieving.

In the midst of our woes the battle was brewing. Incubi kept coming. Hell beasts were slaying. And the demon master was another step closer to winning.

With an army of supernatural beings in my arsenal I was optimistic that we were enough. We had the prophecy and my fortitudo on our side.

Whatever happened there was one thing I knew for certain.

The end had come.

The beast taunted me, stalked me like I was its prey. Its coal-like skin, straight from the mouth of hell, sizzled brightly with streaks of orange. The lava of its home. I never stood a chance in this war, I was one wolf against an army of demons; they kept me distracted long enough to ensure there was nothing I could do to jeopardise their hostile takeover. I soon learned that distraction was their greatest tactic, their only worthwhile weapon. But still, there were little acts of heroism I could partake in; chained and bound in a cage granted me little freedom. I was the hell beasts’ toy, to scratch, to bite, to chase when dull moments had them bored. Compared to my torment, I was sure death would be a gift as inviting as a freshly picked bouquet of flowers. I no longer wanted to endure such heinous, criminal, apocalyptic affairs. I wished for death, and the devil laughed in my face.

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I was born in England, and currently reside in Wales, UK. I love to write, and most days you’ll find me happily tapping away at the computer whilst in my pyjama-clad bubble. I also spend my time reading, and if that isn’t enough I’m often in the kitchen baking up a treat.

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11Oct2015

Seven 11 Blog Hop & GIVEAWAYS!!

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

Happy October! It’s my favourite month of the year, and the blog hop returns for its new 2.0 updated version. What does that mean? Well, there are a few changes. Firstly, it’s now a quarterly hop. Before you get all sad that our snippets are less frequent, we’re actually bringing a whole new lot of fun in the way of giveaways. Every author in this month’s hop will be offering their own giveaway. Scroll down below to find out what!

So, what teaser do I have for you all this time? Well, how about 7 lines from Warrior’s Duty, Nature’s Destiny 4? I know many of you are anxiously awaiting this one, and I’m sorry I don’t have a date for you yet, but I’m working really hard on making this one the big finale. Here goes. . .

*First draft. Unedited. Content subject to change come publication. Copyright, Justine Winter.*

I wasn’t going to watch Riley, Nick or Shane collapse next to me; I wouldn’t allow that.

Breathing heavily, I tucked in my legs, getting the grip I knew I needed for what was about to come next.

Clenching my teeth, I grabbed onto the hell beast’s large paw that held me down and slowly lifted until the gap was large enough for me to escape.

I rolled away, but I was unfit for anything else. My body was becoming paralysingly numb. I remained on my side, dragging myself until all feeling had left.

This was it. The demons were going to win.

For a chance to win an eBook copy of Sapphire’s Divinity, book 2 in the Nature’s Destiny series, enter the rafflecopter giveaway here.

Heather Hildenbrand is offering a $5 Amazon GC & Bitterroot swag. Enter at her site.

Amanda Aksel is offering an eBook copy of The Man Test. Enter here.

Kayla Smith is offering an eBook of Return To Pandora. Enter at her site.

Felicia Tatum is offering 5 ecopies of Scornful Sadie. Enter here.

Bethany Lopez is offering an eBook of 3 Seconds. Enter here.

S C Ellington is offering a surprise $600 GC. Enter at her site.

25Aug2015

Brain Wanted; Words Needed

Posted in Warrior's Duty by JustineWinter

How do you operate when you’ve left your brain behind?
Behind where? Good question.

That is today’s conundrum because somehow I’ve managed to completely overlook that a year ago to the day I released Sapphire’s Divinity. I’ve forgotten another important anniversary in my book-filled world. So it’s obvious that I have no functioning brain to speak of, and therefore no fun and giveaways planned. Boo.

But I do have something to offer as a compromise. A teaser from book 4 of the Nature’s Destiny series. This is probably the earliest in my process I’ve ever released a teaser – I’m literally only in the beginning of writing this beauty, but still aiming to release by the end of the year. Hang tight, my werewolf-loving friends.

Without further ado, I give you the teaser and title below.

Enjoy!

*First draft. Content subject to change come publication. Unedited. Copyright, Justine Winter.*

The beast taunted me, stalked me like I was its prey. Its coal-like skin, straight from the mouth of hell, sizzled brightly with streaks of orange. The lava of its home. I never stood a chance in this war, I was one wolf against an army of demons; they kept me distracted long enough to ensure there was nothing I could do to jeopardise their hostile takeover. I soon learned that distraction was their greatest tactic, their only worthwhile weapon. But still, there were little acts of heroism I could partake in; chained and bound in a cage granted me seldom freedom. I was the hell beasts’ toy, to scratch, to bite, to chase when dull moments had them bored. Compared to my torment, I was sure death would be a gift as inviting as a freshly picked bouquet of flowers. I no longer wanted to endure such heinous, criminal, apocalyptic affairs.

I wished for death, and the devil laughed in my face.

Warrior’s Duty
Coming Winter 2015

11Jul2015

Seven 11 Blog Hop

Posted in 7-11 Blog Hop by JustineWinter

I’ve been staring at the screen for hours, trying to determine the best opening line for this blog post, but my brain is frazzled, dead to any and all words. I’m a blank dictionary hiding in the burnt out corner, hoping for lexis to come flooding back to me. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Trying to find the right thing to say when you’re mentally drained. I think I need a power nap, or something a little longer. Is it too early in the year to go into hibernation?

This month I have a treat for you all. While I’m suffering with airhead syndrome, it hasn’t escaped my attention that a lot of you are anticipating the fourth and final book in the Nature’s Destiny series. As it’s the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY for this hop, I’m going to share with you the first few lines of the novel. I’m in the very early stages of creating this one, but I’m still aiming for a release this year. Please bear with me!

“It’s all my fault.” I stared at nothing, blind to the gravestone I knew was in front of me. The rain catapulted from the sky, splashing down on the ground around me.

“You’re gone, and it’s all my fault.” I sobbed into my cold hands, my body heaving with motion. I cried harder, my throat sore from the lump that had been building with each tear.

Water dripped from my hair and face on to my already soaked clothes. I was drenched to the bone, my arse numb from sitting in the middle of the pack’s lonely graveyard for hours. My burden, my despair had brought me here.

“I tried, Lara. I tried so fucking hard to get to you!”

Giveaways

Heather Hildenbrand is offering a $70 Amazon Gift Card on Instagram. Click here for full details.

Steph Nuss is giving away a signed paperback copy of Fantasized By You on Goodreads. Enter here.

Amanda Aksel is giving a free eBook copy of The Commitment Test. Enter here.

And I’m offering a signed paperback copy of Alpha Wanted: The Complete Serial. Read this post for details on how to enter.

Also, today is our blog hop’s creator, Amanda Aksel’s, birthday. I just want to wish one of the kindest women I know a super HAPPY BIRTHDAY! In honour of her turning the Big 3-0 she’s set up a campaign with Charity Water, an organisation that brings clean water to third world countries. Please consider helping her reach her goal of $750 by donating here. And here’s the interview that inspired it all.

As always, don’t forget to check out what this great group of talented authors have to share this month.

Amanda Aksel
Heather Hildenbrand
Kayla Smith – Check out her latest novel releasing today!
Steph Nuss
Felicia Tatum