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From fist fights to dragon duels: NYT bestselling author Angela Knight explores how to write fictional combat.As a novelist, teacher and editor, I've seen bad fight scenes ruin too many good stories. My objective in this book is to demonstrate how to write fights that keep readers on the edge of their seats -- and publishers begging for more.I'll discuss how to use YouTube to research combat techniques and construct thrilling fights blow by blow. You'll also learn how to use those fights to reveal character and build reader sympathy.I'll demonstrate the warning signs of an anticlimax and what to do about it. I'll show you how to build tension and excitement with every battle until you reach a climax that has the reader craving your next book.Note: This is an updated and heavily revised version of my book, How to Write Fight Scenes.Copyright Notification: All Changeling Press LLC publications and cover art are copyright and may not be used in any AI generated work. No AI content is included or allowed in any Changeling Press LLC publication or artwork.

Beautiful Trinity Yeager's mission: join Nathan August's star-hopping team of mercenary soldiers. With one condition: Trinity must prove her resilience as a lover for him and his first officer, Sebastian Cole. Trinity not only sees Nathan's bet. She raises it...Now, from galactic dens of depravity to far-reaching planets of dominant females and strapping male slaves, Trinity, Sebastian, and Nathan join forces, risk flesh and blood, and push the boundaries of erotic adventure in order to protect, honor, and service.

A prequel novella to the bestselling Mageverse series that gave a sexy twist to the Arthurian legend headlines this collection. This volume also features a special selection of stories, previously published as ebooks, but completely revised and expanded for this anthology.

In the final book of "New York Times" bestselling author Angela Knight's Mageverse, two werewolves must save humanity from a madman, despite their mutual distrust--and growing passion... Miranda Drake is the daughter of Warlock, a werewolf sorcerer and sworn enemy of King Arthur. Like her father, she's a werewolf with magical abilities, but after years of abuse from the Alphas in her family, she is determined to stop Warlock from spreading his poison throughout the werewolf population. Born to a long line of cops, William Justice thinks that protecting Miranda is his chance to redeem himself for not being able to stop Warlock's manipulation of the werewolves into war. But despite Justice's insistence, Miranda has no interest in trusting another dominant Alpha, even if the sexual tension between them is enough to set her aflame. As Warlock rallies his forces and sets out to destroy Avalon, Miranda and Justice will need to learn how to trust each other--before the spark between them dies along with all of Magekind...

Five interstellar warriors clash with heroines who don't back down from anything -- especially love.Roarke's Prisoner: Starship captain Elise Morrell remembers the eager animal submission she once knew at Captain Michael Roarke's ruthless hands. She's determined not to become his toy again...Stranded: Hawke's been alone in the alien "Goldfish Bowl" for far too long. When Alex lands in his arms, they both realize they can fulfill each other's every need -- if they survive...Chain of Kisses: For years, Prince Admiral Arles of Tor has been obsessed with the woman who jilted him at the altar. Gisel is now a mercenary space captain, and he's determined to get her out of his system. Too bad she's also a political liability he can't afford...Armored Hearts: Interstellar mercenary Captain Nick Rand is a vampire on the verge of starvation. Lieutenant Zara Tahir is willing to exchange blood for blood -- and maybe kinky games -- but Rand's still her enemy. Right?Blood and Steel: Elyn Castel spent decades as the slave of a sociopathic vampire. Cyborg Jarl "Blade" Bladin has killed the vampire, and now he's is after Elyn. She's finished if he gets his hands on her. But escaping is easier said than done...Author Warning: Capture fantasy scenarios involving dubious consent may be triggers for some readers.

The wildest passion has claws.When a pair of cops with magical abilities become the target of a hate group, they must unravel the plot against them before it costs them their lives -- and love.Deputy Erica Harris is a witch who can see the magical auras of those around her, a talent which helps her determine when someone intends to commit a violent crime. Her partner, Deputy Jake Nolan, has a psychic link with an African lion that allows him to manifest the animal's powers.But it's tough to serve and protect when demagogues stoke public fear of you. As the two cops fight to unravel a politically motivated web of hate and deceit, Erica and Jake are targeted by a magical assassin hired by the plotters.While dodging murder attempts, they begin to fall in love. But as Jake's desire makes his inner lion more possessive, his self-control erodes. Can they afford to take a chance on love when so many lives hang in the balance?

Dave Frost died in combat five years ago, but his soul survives, magically bonded to the body of his partner -- a six-hundred pound tiger. Dave can conjure a human manifestation, but nobody treats him as a man anymore. Especially not women. Until he meets Ariel -- his costar -- while shooting a reality TV competition in the Bahamas. The show's producers have assigned him to the beautiful witch for an onscreen showmance.Ariel Piper's talent is strong enough to turn the competition in their favor. Unfortunately, she also has a condition that makes using her magic agonizing. When they discover Dave's touch kills the pain, he's driven to help.Their showmance soon becomes the real thing, though Dave fears she'll dump him when the show wraps. Can Ariel convince this heroic, wounded man to trust her love -- before the show comes to a lethal climax that's not in the script?

The Forecast is in -- the future of romance is hotter than Arizona in August. But riding the wave to success takes more than stringing together a few love scenes or opening the bedroom door on your traditional romance.In this newly updated edition of her classic "how-to," New York Times best-selling author Angela Knight shares the down and dirty details on writing adult romances that will have your readers haunting bookstores for your next book.Knight discusses how to construct a story with wildly sexy heroes and determined, courageous heroines, the romantic conflicts that keeps them apart, and the external conflicts that drive them together. She explains how to write fight scenes as well as love scenes, and the surprising things they have in common. She also explores the construction of dynamic, absorbing plots in which love scenes are crucial to the romance and not just skippable porn breaks.Write with Passionate Ink Copyright Notification: All Changeling Press LLC publications and cover art are copyright and may not be used in any AI generated work. No AI content is included or allowed in any Changeling Press LLC publication or artwork.

Targeted by terrorists, a woman inhabited by a tiger spirit turns to the lover she left behind. Margay Whitfield has a mystical bond to a tiger spirit which allows her to call on the animal's power -- until a terrorist bombing leaves her with PTSD and shaky control over her inner big cat. Now she's come home to Ashburg, S.C., where her mother owns a restaurant. Margay hopes that a simple, boring job will give her the time and peace to heal her psychic wounds and rebuild her control over Razia, her tiger. But when the terrorists who attacked her in Ukraine use Raz to turn the town against her and her mother, she has to call a cop.Though Ashburg Police Chief Grant Sawyer has no magical abilities at all, he and Margay were childhood best friends -- and high school sweethearts. But ten years of tragedy has left Margay with deep psychological wounds and a fear she could hurt -- even kill -- the man she loves. Can Margay and Grant defeat the terrorists despite the odds, and rediscover their lost love?Copyright Notification: All Changeling Press LLC publications and cover art are copyright and may not be used in any AI generated work. No AI content is included or allowed in any Changeling Press LLC publication or artwork.