May 4, 2022 · 6:38 pm

Dragon Illustrations

Excited to share two new dragon illustrations

From the Flames of Kalleen

dragon-shifter fantasy-romance series!

Illustrated by the incredible Raven Quinn, these dragons will be featured in the paperback copies of Forsaking the Dragon, the third novel in the Flames of Kalleen series! 

First is a green Kalleen Dragon, the form which Sir Gwain takes upon transformation. The pentangle upon his chest represents the virtues to which Gwain aspires, and was drawn from the Arthurian myth of Sir Gwain and the Green Knight. 

In my fantasy novel, Gwain is Captain of the Guard and a loyal, trusted friend of dragon queen Amelia. 

The second is a drawing of a Venenum Dragon. These dragons, first seen in Releasing the Dragon, have a decayed appearance, with their bodies covered with gaping wounds and exposed bones in their rotting flesh. Also, note the rattle-snake like tail. 

More details concerning these dragons will be revealed in book 3, which releases May 24, 2022! 

More information on the novel can be found here:

Cover by: Skyla Dawn Cameron

7,000 years ago a lie was born to hide a destructive truth—

a Kalleen Princess defended her Amethystine love to her dying breath.

***

For millennia, Amethystine dragons have been banished from the Kalleen Kingdom, their very existence erased from the annals of history. But some claim, in the icy wastelands to which they were exiled, the Amethystines survived and waited for an opportunity to reclaim their land and birthright.

To protect her kingdom from the wicked and powerful temples that challenge her rule, Dragon Queen Amelia ventures into the ice-swept mountains in search of legends. The path proves treacherous, and the dragons she seeks may be the greatest threat she has yet faced.

Accompanying Amelia on this journey, Conner will stop at nothing to protect her, hoping his devotion and loyalty will be enough to overcome the secrets and family legacy he has kept hidden from the woman he loves.

As Amelia delves deeper into Amethystine lands, she must contend with the ancestral hatred from those her kingdom wronged centuries before, while finding a way to convince the Amethystines that if they fail to stand together both kingdoms will fall. To forge such an alliance, the Amethystine council demands a shocking price, one Amelia may not be willing to pay.

Pre-Order Now: https://books2read.com/u/3R6Qdv

Release Date: May 24, 2022

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May 3, 2022 · 6:14 pm

Character Art: Lord Conner

I am excited to share this new illustration of:

Lord Conner of Kalleen

Hero from the Flames of Kalleen

Bestselling adult fantasy-romance 

Dragon-shifter series!

Art by: Barn-Swallow Art

A Kalleen dragon shifter, Conner won the heart of Princess Amelia after saving her life while she was in exile. Brave and kind, Conner stands steadfast by Amelia’s side through numerous trials and helps teach his beloved how to better control her dragon-half.

His journey, which began in Embracing the Dragon,

continues in book 3,

Forsaking the Dragon!

Cover by: Skyla Dawn Cameron

7,000 years ago a lie was born to hide a destructive truth—

a Kalleen Princess defended her Amethystine love to her dying breath.

***

For millennia, Amethystine dragons have been banished from the Kalleen Kingdom, their very existence erased from the annals of history. But some claim, in the icy wastelands to which they were exiled, the Amethystines survived and waited for an opportunity to reclaim their land and birthright.

To protect her kingdom from the wicked and powerful temples that challenge her rule, Dragon Queen Amelia ventures into the ice-swept mountains in search of legends. The path proves treacherous, and the dragons she seeks may be the greatest threat she has yet faced.

Accompanying Amelia on this journey, Conner will stop at nothing to protect her, hoping his devotion and loyalty will be enough to overcome the secrets and family legacy he has kept hidden from the woman he loves.

As Amelia delves deeper into Amethystine lands, she must contend with the ancestral hatred from those her kingdom wronged centuries before, while finding a way to convince the Amethystines that if they fail to stand together both kingdoms will fall. To forge such an alliance, the Amethystine council demands a shocking price, one Amelia may not be willing to pay.

Pre-Order Now: https://books2read.com/u/3R6Qdv

Release Date: May 24, 2022

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April 29, 2022 · 5:37 pm

Faded: Now Available!

Book II in the Starbound series!

Stars dim, darkness rises, starlight shines anew.

***

Heartbroken after the events of Fallen, Rosalind returns to Oxford, unaware of the dangers which stalk her. Cloaked in shadows, secrets hidden in her unrelenting dreams hint at a perilous destiny to come.

Haunted by the same nightmares—and determined to reclaim Rosalind’s heart—Zeke embarks on his own journey to England. But the journey is rampant with danger as those who serve the fallen are determined to keep them apart at any cost. And Zeke is not the only one vying for Rosalind’s hand.

Meanwhile, Ursula continues to unfold her sinister plot, one which may see darkness conquer all.

Now Available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook formats: https://books2read.com/u/bo8z8V

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April 25, 2022 · 6:57 pm

Character Art: Leo

I am excited to share this illustration of

Lord Leonardo Isaacs

A new character from

Faded: Starbound book II

Art by: Serene Yoshiko

A doctoral student at Oxford and son of the Viscount of Reading, Leonard Isaacs is a mysterious second suitor for Rosalind’s hand. Handsome and charming, his intelligence and wit tempts her normally steadfast heart. 

But Leo holds secrets, and is more than he seems.

Here’s the synopsis for:

Faded: Starbound book II

Stars dim, darkness rises, starlight shines anew.

***

Heartbroken after the events of Fallen, Rosalind returns to Oxford, unaware of the dangers which stalk her. Cloaked in shadows, secrets hidden in her unrelenting dreams hint at a perilous destiny to come.

Haunted by the same nightmares—and determined to reclaim Rosalind’s heart—Zeke embarks on his own journey to England. But the journey is rampant with danger as those who serve the fallen are determined to keep them apart at any cost. And Zeke is not the only one vying for Rosalind’s hand.

Meanwhile, Ursula continues to unfold her sinister plot, one which may see darkness conquer all.

Pre-order: https://books2read.com/u/bo8z8V

Releases: April 28, 2022

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April 15, 2022 · 6:36 pm

Commanded by Night – Cover Reveal!

Excited to announce I will have a new vampire story being released in:

 Commanded by Night! 

No one is safe from the seductive allure of the night. Fated mates, shifters, and more fill each page with carnal delights. Fall in love with the paranormal in this limited edition collection of LGBTQIA+ paranormal romances brought to you by USA Today Bestsellers and hot new authors!

FEATURING:

Zelda Knight 
K.L. Bone 
N.J. Ember
R.K. Pierce

Pre-order here: https://books2read.com/commanded

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April 14, 2022 · 11:25 pm

Sex & Violence Author Panel

I was thrilled to take part in the

sex and violence panel at the

Sci-fi and fantasy QuaranCon2022 conference

along with some incredible fellow authors!

Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4GCB4Vea8Q

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April 4, 2022 · 6:33 pm

Forsaking the Dragon: Pre-Order

Cover by: Skyla Dawn Cameron

Forsaking the Dragon:

Flames of Kalleen book III

7,000 years ago a lie was born to hide a destructive truth—

a Kalleen Princess defended her Amethystine love to her dying breath.

***

For millennia, Amethystine dragons have been banished from the Kalleen Kingdom, their very existence erased from the annals of history. But some claim, in the icy wastelands to which they were exiled, the Amethystines survived and waited for an opportunity to reclaim their land and birthright.

To protect her kingdom from the wicked and powerful temples that challenge her rule, Dragon Queen Amelia ventures into the ice-swept mountains in search of legends. The path proves treacherous, and the dragons she seeks may be the greatest threat she has yet faced.

Accompanying Amelia on this journey, Conner will stop at nothing to protect her, hoping his devotion and loyalty will be enough to overcome the secrets and family legacy he has kept hidden from the woman he loves.

As Amelia delves deeper into Amethystine lands, she must contend with the ancestral hatred from those her kingdom wronged centuries before, while finding a way to convince the Amethystines that if they fail to stand together both kingdoms will fall. To forge such an alliance, the Amethystine council demands a shocking price, one Amelia may not be willing to pay.

Return to the Kingdom of Kalleen…

Pre-Order Now: https://books2read.com/u/3R6Qdv

Release date: May 24, 2022

Audiobook and Paperback links coming soon

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March 13, 2022 · 9:19 pm

Once Upon An Ever After

Once Upon An Ever After

Pre-order here: https://books2read.com/ouaea

Sleeping Beauty has insomnia.

Snow White isn’t so pure.

And Belle just may be the Beast.

These authors have joined together to bring you stories so good, you can’t help but tell them again…

Imagine all your favorite fairy tales retold by bestselling romance authors…oh yeah, you get the idea.

Escape into the fantasy of your favorite bedtime stories reimagined with fresh new twists and turns for you to immerse yourself in. This set features kickass heroines, swoon worthy heroes, and epic villains you won’t want to miss!

When it comes to urban fantasy paranormal romance, we’re bringing you all the magical feels in one beautifully packaged limited edition collection.

Including Stories from:

Julia Mills – NY Times and USA Today bestselling author

K.L. Bone – USA Today bestselling author

Stephanie Morris – USA Today bestselling author

Krista Ames – USA Today bestselling author

Leona Bushman – USA Today bestselling author

C.D. Gorri – USA Today bestselling author

Sky Purington

Dee J Holmes

Elvira Bathory

Lia Violet

Kat Parrish

Jordan Elizabeth

Stacey Jaine McIntosh

JC Brown

Lizzy Prince

Andra Dill

R.A. Lingenfelter

E.J. Powell

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March 2, 2022 · 12:40 am

Faded: Starbound

Book II in the Starbound series

Now available for pre-order!

Stars dim, darkness rises, starlight shines anew.

***

Heartbroken after the events of Fallen, Rosalind returns to Oxford, unaware of the dangers which stalk her. Cloaked in shadows, secrets hidden in her unrelenting dreams hint at a perilous destiny to come.

Haunted by the same nightmares—and determined to reclaim Rosalind’s heart—Zeke embarks on his own journey to England. But the journey is rampant with danger as those who serve the fallen are determined to keep them apart at any cost. And Zeke is not the only one vying for Rosalind’s hand.

Meanwhile, Ursula continues to unfold her sinister plot, one which may see darkness conquer all.

Pre-order link: https://books2read.com/u/bo8z8V

Releases: April 28, 2022

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February 26, 2022 · 9:51 pm

Vampire Interview

I recently gave a live recorded interview with book blogger and fellow author Des M. Astor on my background in vampire lore and fiction and my own vampire novels the vampire novels. For those who don’t know, my MA degree had a focus on vampire literature and I have spoken at various conferences on vampires all over the world, from Oxford, to Romania, to New Orleans. I wanted to share the interview here, along with a link to the book series we discuss in the interview!

Interview can be found here: https://therealdesastr.com/2022/02/26/books-with-a-bite-forever-chosen-vampire-brides-by-k-l-bone-book-blog-post/

Forever Chosen:

Vampire Brides

Amazon:
http://mybook.to/foreverchosen

Audible:

 http://bit.ly/foreverchosenaudible

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45356965-forever-chosen

Five hundred years ago, Hayden fell into Caleb’s brutal hands, the ruthless vampire who first claimed his mortal life, then his mind. Tortured into absolute submission, Hayden spent centuries at the powerful lord’s right hand, a broken shell of the man he had once been. Until the night he was sent to kill ‘her’. Katherine, a young woman whose innocence and sweet nature woke a part of him Hayden had thought long dead.

After joining forces with the local vampire clan, Hayden turned on his master, betraying the man he had sworn to eternally obey. However, before the villain could be laid to permanent rest, Caleb vanished.

Katherine fell hard for Hayden’s protective nature, while his mysterious aura captivated her. Yet after only a single night in his arms, Hayden pushed her away, stating their love could never be. Confused by the rejection, Katherine struggled to move forward, left with no options but to deny her heart the battered soul it craved.

Now, Caleb has returned, set on delivering vengeance against both the man who betrayed him, and the catalyst for his defection. Katherine and Hayden must discover a way to avoid Caleb’s evil intent, while determining if there is any future for their love.

Forever Chosen is a novella featured in the Vampire Brides series.

Books in the Vampire Brides series can be read in any order.

More series information can be found here: https://klbone.com/midnight-coven-novellas/

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