Bottle
Banished: Dreaming of Genie
Bottle
Banished
Book
One
C.L.
Riley
Genre: Dark Fantasy/Romance
Date of Publication: February 11,
2015
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1506170640
ISBN-10: 1506170641
ASIN: B00S1LBSC4
Number of pages: 301
Word Count: 80,500
Cover Artist: Steph’s Cover
Design
Book Description:
Genie thought learning how to
“do” The Hustle was the worst thing about 1977, right along with strobe lights
and disco balls, but she discovers something far worse the day she is bottle
banished by an unsanctioned hunter obsessed with her destruction.
Thirty-seven years later, she is
awakened from her spellbound slumber by a homeless alcoholic who wants whiskey
not a wish. Overwhelmed with shame and keeping secrets from even himself, Reid
Romans is the worst master ever.
He stinks. He’s dirty. He’s rude,
but even more maddening; he’s sinfully sexy under all the filth and attitude.
When his green-eyed gaze captures
Genie for the first time, she’s hooked, and being hooked on a human is not
acceptable or allowed according to the genie rule book.
While Reid’s unsavory past bites
hard at his heels, and he’s accused of a murder he didn’t commit, a powerful
jinn is stalking Genie, intent on adding her to his harem. She has rejected him
too many times to count, but he won’t stop until he claims her—body and soul.
Genie and Reid have way more than
one love-sick jinn to deal with. A ruthless FBI agent; a cold-blooded cartel;
and a hateful hunter, who wants genie back in her bottle, banished forever;
keep them fighting for freedom and against the desire flaring between them.
Dark secrets, forbidden love, and
simmering suspense take Genie and Reid on an unforgettable journey where the
past and future collide and wishes run out.
Please
be advised: Bottle Banished is a multiple POV (Point of View) dark fantasy that
portrays graphic drug use, violence, language, and sexual situations some may
find offensive, including dubious consent, light BDSM, and a Ménage à Trios.
There is a Happily Ever After (HEA) for now, but several doors remain open for
future installments.
Readers will uncover numerous
references to current and past pop culture sprinkled throughout the story.
Watch author’s website for contests connected to these references!
Available at Amazon
About
the Author:
C.L. Riley is addicted to books,
coffee, and playing around on the Internet where she cyber stalks things she
enjoys. She has a passion for reading dark fantasy, biker romance, paranormal
romance, erotic thrillers, and everything “genie.” She has four books to her
credit under a different name, thus the missing author photo. For now, she is
keeping her other identity top secret.
A native of Portland, Oregon,
C.L. Riley has a son in college and a teenage daughter that keeps her on her
toes at home. Her house is filled with books; something her kids, to her
dismay, call clutter. She is working on book two in the Bottle Banished series
and the Scorched Souls serial, a four-part, biker romance serial series.
Interview
Where
are you from? I was born and raised
in the Pacific Northwest and have remained for
a number of reasons. I love living where there are four clearly defined
seasons. Two hours one way I can be at the ocean, walking on the beach, and two
hours the other direction are the mountains. Can’t beat that!
Tell
us your latest news? Well, Bottle Banished: Dreaming of Genie is my new release. I’m really
excited to share the story with readers. Genies, jinns, mystery, murder, magic,
romance, and steamy sex…can’t beat that combination, right? I loved writing
this book. I always wanted to be a genie and live in a cool, plush bottle.
Readers will discover that bottles for genies are actually bad, very bad.
While perusing genie related “stuff” on the
Internet, I happened to find the most amazing “genie room.” This is something
I’d like to create. What a place to write (and read). Now that would be news to
remember!
When
and why did you begin writing? I started writing when
I was a young child. I think I still have the book I put together. Pink
bunnies, flowers, and everything pretty and pastel. A far cry from my dark
fantasy/paranormal work of today! I did have an extensive imagination and was a
compulsive reader from the very beginning, and I still love pink and purple but
with a splash of black added.
When
did you first consider yourself a writer? I thing I always
considered myself a writer, but when I had an article published in my high
school newspaper it cemented that belief.
What
inspired you to write your first book? It was time. I had a
story bubbling around in my brain that just had to be told.
Do
you have a specific writing style? I can’t seem to stop
myself from inserting humor into things even when they’re supposed to be dark.
I’m not sure I have a particular style, though. I enjoy writing in both first
and third person POV, and have written a number of non-fiction articles for
publication. I consider myself diverse.
How
did you come up with the title? With my genie book, I
knew I wanted to give a nod to the original I
Dream of Jeannie, thus the Dreaming
of Genie part of my title. On the other hand, this book is a dark fantasy
romance, and a majority of genies have been banished into bottles. The title
came together perfectly in my mind. Bottle
Banished: Dreaming of Genie is the result of those ponderings.
How
much of the book is realistic? The answer to this
question depends on what you believe! There are numerous sites dedicated to the
Djinn and genies. Many individuals and groups are convinced these beings do indeed
exist. Middle Eastern lore is overflowing with encounters and references. The
Koran refers to them as well. Personally, I’ve yet to meet one!
What is realistic are the many geographic locations
in my book. My characters explore the Shanghai Tunnels, otherwise known as the
Portland Underground. These tunnels and warehouses beneath the city streets
have a dark and shady past. Supposedly, brothels, opium dens, illegal booze and
other vices of the times were available for a price. Unluckily for some, that
price was a life at sea after being kidnapped, or shanghaied, through trapdoors
in the saloon’s floors above ground. Here’s a link if you’re interested in
learning more about Portland
There are actually tours that take you through the
underground mazes. One is called: The Ghost Tour. It is my understanding the
tunnels are considered one of Oregon
Are
experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life? The fantastical and
magical elements are not based on my life or anyone that I know. But the drug
use, yes. I don’t share this often, but almost twenty years ago, I was addicted
to drugs like heroin and cocaine. I got involved with some very scary people. I
was one of the lucky or blessed ones to find freedom from drugs and the
lifestyle that accompanies drug use. I have made it one of my missions to bring
awareness, but more importantly, to let others know there is a way out. There
is hope.
What
books have most influenced your life most? I don’t think I
like this question! There are just too
many to list. If I’m honest, I’d have to say every book I read influences me in
some way, big or small. We are influenced by what we allow into our minds. When
I was younger, the Nancy Drew series,
Black Beauty series, and Little House on the Prairie were some of
my favorites. Then came CS Lewis, Tolkien, and Terry Brooks. Fantasy, suspense,
drama, and adventure, everything I read left something behind. Whether fiction
or nonfiction, books have played a role in my life.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? There
a so many writers I admire and believe I’ve learned from. On a personal level,
there are a few who have taken personal time with me: Tessa Dawn, Carol Van
Atta, and Lisa Olsen. Their examples and feedback has been invaluable. Not to
mention, I’ve enjoyed their books! I also enjoyed meeting Charlaine Harris and
Anne Rice at book signing events. Both were kind and down to earth despite
their fame, something I aspire to be with everyone I meet, though I certainly
am not famous.
What
book are you reading now? I just finished Burned, Karen Marie Moning and Madeline
Sheehan’s Thicker than Blood. Loved
them both! I’m reading a young adult book, Beautiful
Monster 2, Bella Forrest, right now. My Kindle Fire broke and I’m losing my
mind. I actually ended up reading the hardcover version of Burned. I don’t like reading on my laptop, but I’m surviving.
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest? With
all my interest in genies, it’s probably no surprise I’ve been reading quite a
few books featuring them. I stumbled across a new Young Adult author, Laura
Catherine, and her book Djinn. I
really enjoyed it and believe she has a great future. It’s not a naughty book
at all, so if you’re looking for that you won’t find it with Djinn; you’ll have to read Bottle Banished-Dreaming of Genie
instead! (Sorry, shameless self-promotion) I’m looking forward to book two in
her series.
What
are your current projects? Book two in the Bottle Banished
series: Bottle Banished: Claiming Cassie.
And…I’m working on what I think will be an awesome addition to the biker
romance genre. Yep, I caught the bug. I think it started with Jax on Sons of Anarchy, and then I discovered
there were books about hot, bad boy bikers and I was doomed. So, I guess it
makes sense I dive into the mix. My new serial-series, Soul Scorched, is in the
works. Book one Firetrap, should be
out over the summer, possibly sooner if I can stop reading. Here’s the cover
and a teaser!
What
would you like my readers to know?
I just hope everyone knows that I’m someone who is
transparent and who cares about others. I write because I can’t imagine not
letting all the crazy, creative images out of my already overcrowded mind. When
you choose my work to read, spending your hard-earned money, I am honored.
There are so many amazing and talented authors today; it is difficult to choose
what to read and when. I know I struggle to decide! I want to read just about
everything. When you pick up my book/s I truly am grateful and hope you find
the adventure of reading what I wrote as exciting as I did writing it. Thank
you for taking time to read this interview. I appreciate your interest and
support.
Happy reading! Hoping you open genie’s bottle
and take a chance on her story
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeniesGalore
Website/Blog: http://clriley.blogspot.com/
Goodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9874055.C_L_Riley
Tour
giveaway
3 prize packs containing:
1 copy of book, genie bookmark,
and a $10 amazon gift card
Open to US Shipping
Thank you so much for featuring my new book on your site. I enjoyed your interview questions and expect to return often to see what's new and exciting.
ReplyDelete