Jack Slaughter Thrillers Series

The Jack Slaughter Thrillers Series

is available on all ebook platforms (Kindle, Apple iBook, Kobo, Nook)

as well as in paperback print and hardcover.

This series is written by me as K.A. Lugo.

Come by Jack's website for a visit. You can read chapter extracts and reader reviews, and choose the format you want to read.

Slaughtered has been adapted into a screenplay for the big screen, so catch up on the series for when the movie hit a theater near you...once it sells

Stay tuned for news on book #4, Slaughter for Hire!

And thank you for your support. It means more than you know.

Happy New Year!

 

Writing as K.A. Lugo - Jack Slaughter Thrillers

 

This is me, writing as K.A. Lugo.

Jack Slaughter Thrillers series

SLAUGHTERHOUSE

book 3

After four years, Jack doubts he’ll ever find those who destroyed his family and takes out his Beretta for the last time, but he suddenly finds himself pulled into the city’s criminal underbelly. Even knowing his investigation could mean his death, he pushes forward because the notorious drug lord Li Zihao may know what happened to Leah. Is Jack ready for the truth?

Available now for just $4.99 on all vendors

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Celebrate Diwali with One Night In New Delhi

 

Can't make it to India for Diwali?

Why not spend the night with Hannah and Sudesh in

ONE NIGHT IN NEW DELHI

Hannah Maguire and Sudesh Kumar had been lovers in Dublin City, both studying for their degrees in similar areas of Archaeology. What she had treated as a college romance, Hannah realized, as he was leaving Dublin for the job of a lifetime back home in India, was she had lost her heart to him.

Now, five years later, Hannah is working as an archivist in the National Museum in Dublin when she's invited to the National Museum of India in New Delhi to inspect a new and rare artefact found on an archaeological dig.

The last person she expects to see when she enters the museum is Sudesh. She didn’t know where he was, or even if he was still in India, but soon learns he's the one who made the discovery, and had been the one encouraging the museum to invite her onto the project.

On meeting, everything they'd shared washes over Hannah—all of the love and passion, and a heart so broken, she still hadn't recovered. To make things more difficult, it's Deepavali/Diwali and Sudesh has promises to make it a memorable experience.

Will this one night really be one to remember, or will Sudesh's secret send Hannah into a tailspin she might not recover from this time?

Get your copy today for just 99c

Check out the CITY NIGHTS Series and spend a day visiting cities all over the world,

one sexy night at a time. All books just 99c.

Summer/Winter Sale at Smashwords!

My publisher, Tirgearr Publishing, is participating in the

Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale for the full month of July!

This is a great time to stock up on summer reading.

All of my books will be half off, including the Jack Slaughter Thrillers series I write as KA Lugo!

Thank you for your continued support.

Please be sure to drop me a note to let me know what you thought of my stories, and what you may like to see me write next.

City Nights in Dublin and New Delhi

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

At her mother’s prompting (nagging) about grandchildren, Sive wonders if it really is time to settle down. She’s just finishing college so she should be thinking about her future. But is she ready to settle down? Is she ready for kids? And more importantly, which of the three men she’s been seeing does she want to spend the rest of her life with? Sive has a choice to make, and only 24 hours in which to make it.
 

This was a quick read that had surprising depth as it was a journey of self-discovery for Sive. It was a story of empowerment and of not settling. Sive was a likable woman put through the wringer but who came out stronger because of it. Adrian was truly romantic in all his words and deeds and I'm still dreaming of his Adonis looks and kind heart. Their one night together was scorching after an initial meeting that crackled with sexual tension. Along with the strong personal connections was a loving tribute to Dublin itself through the vividly depicted scenery and colorful denizens that made you feel like you were there. All in all it was a story that fully immersed me in the action from the very first page to the last and its rocky and romantic journey to its satisfying conclusion well worth it. - J. Faltys, Amazon

ONE NIGHT IN NEW DELHI

Invited to the National Museum of India in New Delhi to inspect a rare find from a recent excavation, the last person Hannah Maguire expects to see is her former lover, Sudesh Kumar. Sparks instantly fly, but will her one night with him be one to remember or will Sudesh's secret send her into a tailspin she may never recover from this time?

The author does an amazing job of creating a setting so rich and vibrant in color, sight and smell, it gives the reader a real sense of being there in the marketplace with Hannah and Sudesh, touching the fabrics, eating the food and hearing the hustle and bustle of the people all around. - S. Bryant, Goodreads

City Nights erotic romances - just 99c at all vendors!

Tirgearr Publishing Holiday Sale!!

🎄🌟 RHYTHM OF MY HEART is on sale for the holidays! 🌟🎄

Just 99c, available on all Amazon platforms

16 December - 16 January

Choose your Amazon platform here:

http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Shortland_Kemberlee/rhythm-of-my-heart.htm

Happy holidays, friends!

And thank you for your continued support.

Happy 10th birthday, Tirgearr Publishing!

My publisher, Tirgearr Publishing, is celebrating 10 years this week and they've organized some great events with lots of prizes.

Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway

Join the Tirgearr Reading Group on FB - spot prizes every day!

*AND*

HALF OFF books with their partner, Smashwords, all week - 6-12 March. Yes this includes my books as well!

Log into their website for more information

November Issue of the InD'Tale Magazine, Jack Slaughter, and Me

 A special article published this month in the November issue of

InD'Tale Magazine: The Seven Basic Plots in Fiction,

written by me, as KA Lugo.

This piece outlines the seven basic plots that all books and movies follow, and how to spot them. The article starts off with a short quiz, then outlines each plot point in detail. Quiz answers at the end. No cheating. See if you answered the questions correctly.

Then check out my full page ad for my Jack Slaughter Thrillers!

How amazing does this look?

Thank you to Cora Graphics and model Rocco Benedetto for the amazing graphics.

A bit of an update:

Slaughtered is now being adapted for the big screen. It's such an amazing time seeing Jack move into the next stage of his life.

Witness to Slaughter took 2nd runner up in the recent RONE Awards hosted by InD'Tale Magazine.

Finally, Slaughterhouse is just about finished. We're aiming for a February 2022 release.

A great big thank you goes out to all of you, my readers and supporters, as I make my way through this new genre and all it brings to the table.

Diwali - Festival of Lights

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is coming up on the 4th of November.

Travel to New Delhi from the comfort of you own sofa for just 99c!

Invited to the National Museum of India in New Delhi to inspect a rare find from a recent excavation, the last person Hannah Maguire expects to see is her former lover, Sudesh Kumar. Sparks instantly fly, but will her one night with him be one to remember or will Sudesh's secret send her into a tailspin she may never recover from this time?

#Diwali

#Deepavali

#FestivalofLight

#India

#EroticRomance 

Get your copy here.

All City Nights books just 99c on all vendors.

THANK YOU!

 A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for my thriller, Witness to Slaughter written as KA Lugo, in the recent round of voting for Best Thriller in the InD'Tale RONE Awards.

Winners will be announced in October.

In the meantime, you can learn more on my other website:

jackslaughterthrillers.com

2021 InD'Tale RONE Awards are under way!

Yep, the 2021 InD'Tale Magazine's annual RONE Awards are under way and my book, writing as KA Lugo, has been nominated!

Back on the 16th of April, WITNESS TO SLAUGHTER was reviewed and earned not only 5 stars, but also the coveted crowned heart!

This also meant an instant nomination in the Thriller category of this prestigious award!!

From the 26th of April through the 2nd of May, you, the reader, have the opportunity to vote for the book you most want to see win.

I would be grateful for your vote.

Simply log in and cast your vote for KA Lugo and Witness to Slaughter.

Please tell your family and friends who also like thrillers and suspense stories to cast their votes too :-)

You will be required to sign in only to validate your vote. InD'Tale will not abuse your email address in any way.

Winners will be announced in early October.

As always, I appreciate and am grateful for your ongoing support. Thank you!

Available for preorder now!

 Some of my romance readers may be unaware, but over the last couple years, I've delved into thrillers.

Writing as KA Lugo, I've created the character of Jack Slaughter. He was once a highly decorated homicide detective with the San Francisco Police Department. When tragedy struck his family, he left the force to pursue his own investigation into who killed his 2 year old daughter and her dog, and what happened to his wife. To fund his investigation, he's become a licensed private investigator and opening his office, Jack Slaughter Private Investigations and Security.

Book one, Slaughtered, opens three years after losing his family. The Texter has been stalking him, using his wife's disappearance as a way of getting under Jack's skin. After taking a case of a missing women, Jack falls headlong into an open case. The Butcher has been killing women, defleshing their bones, then disposing of the bodies in random places around the city.

Book two, Witness to Slaughter, opens later that same year. It's the holidays--always a hard time of year since losing his family--and the black dog of depression has its grip on him. It drags him from his apartment and takes him walking across the city. Gunfire draws Jack into an alley where he finds the dying body of a woman. Police arrive on the scene and detain Jack as he's covered in the woman's blood. Taking a case to follow a husband suspected of cheating, Jack discovers there's another killer lose in the city, and he's targeting the LGBTQ community. Does the city have another serial killer on its hands?

  

Slaughtered is available now as an ebook, trade paperback, and hard cover from all major book vendors.

Witness to Slaughter is available preorder now for just 99c on Amazon! Release day is 9 December. If you preoder print, trade paperback will be available just in time for Xmas!

You can find me as KA Lugo on these socials:

Website
Facebook
Twitter
Blog
Goodreads
BookBub

Keep your eyes open for Slaughterhouse, available summer 2021.

Thank you for your continued support!

My books are half off for July!

My publisher, Tirgearr Publishing, is hosting their annual
Summer/Winter sale in tandem with Smashwords. Most of their books are marked half off for the month of July. The whole month!!

This means most of my books are half off too.

Simply visit my page on Smashwords and check out my books. Discounts are already applied. Choose the books you want then head to checkout.

Smashwords is amazing. They offer all formats available, regardless of your ereader or device. Mobi for Kindle? No problem. Epub for Apple, Kobo, and Nook? They've got you covered. Do you have an older device? They've got those too. So check them out.

While you're there, take a look at the other Tirgearr books. Some great stuff there!

What are you waiting for?

And please, once you've had the opportunity to read my books, I'd love to hear what you thought. Simply drop me a note through the link on the sidebar. I promise to reply to everyone who messages me.

Happy Reading!

ON TOUR: The Power of Love

THE POWER OF LOVE is on tour through January!

LAST WEEK

January 1: Shelleen's Musings

January 1: Andi's Book Reviews

LAST WEEK

January 8: The Reading Addict

January 8: Fabulous and Brunette

LAST WEEK
January 15: Lost in aBook After a Day of Social Work

January 15: Iron Canuck Reviews andMore

LIVE NOW
January 22: Harlie's Books

Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway, posted at each tour stop!

Check out all of my reviews for THE POWER OF LOVE HERE.

If you would like to review this book, or any others, contact me and we'll work it out!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, dearest readers!

And thank you for supporting my work XOXO

Releasing Wednesday 30 October!

Please help me celebrate the re-release of one of my favorite stories:

THE POWER OF LOVE

Set in Limerick City, Ireland, Ethan and Elaine are newlyweds. They'd planned to start a family later when they were ready, but when Elaine tells Ethan she's carrying his child, he welcomes early parenthood more enthusiastically than either expected. But their charmed life is about to come crashing down around them. Elaine stakes her life on Christmas miracles.

Available on preorder for just 99c/p - Releases 30 October!

Chose your copy here:

Amazon US - https://amzn.to/2pzZ9MN

Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/2MSj9CA

Amazon CA - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z8DYNYV

Amazon AU - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07Z8DYNYV

Apple - http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9780463618424

Kobo - https://store.kobobooks.com/search?Query=9780463618424

Nook - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-power-of-love-kemberlee-shortland/1114043833

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/986642

Tirgearr Publishing - http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Shortland_Kemberlee/the-power-of-love.htm

What reviewers have said:

Shortland writes a powerfully emotional story that moved me to tears with an intensity that took my breath away. ~ Marilyn Rondeau

Kemberlee Shortland's heart-rending tale will leave the reader in tears. Never has a story been so aptly named as this one! The depth of emotion displayed between Ethan and Elaine is simply stunning. Kemberlee Shortland proves herself to be a true force in the romance genre with this gem! ~ CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

Kemberlee Shortland takes this regular romance and turns it into something beautiful with her amazing talent for writing. ~ N Summers, reader comment

I'd love to hear your comments when you've had a chance to read this story.

A big thank you!

Thanks to everyone who invested in my books during my publisher's recent half off sale through July.

If you've read my book, I'd love hearing what you thought. A few works through the mailer on the sidebar would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

Summer/Winter Sale!

Several of my books are HALF OFF through July:

   

  

You can even grab the Irish Pride box set at half off!

Simply log onto my Smashwords page and click the books you want to read.

The sale price applies on each book page and at checkout.

I'd love to hear your thoughts when you've read my books. Or if you've already read any of my books. You can use the mailer here on the sidebar. I love hearing from readers and reply to all messages personally.

Thank you to those already investing in my work.

One Night in Dublin

ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

City Nights Series, #9

Read on any device with your ebook app for just 99c

- OR - 

FREE on Kindle Unlimited

~ Fantastic fun read from a top-notch writer!

~ Erotica with Heart

~ A sizzling tale of Sive and her men!

~ Brings out the Irish in me

~ Surprising Emotional Depth in a Scorching Story

COVER REVEAL: Carmel Charmers series

OK, so this isn't a new series, but I've never been happy with the original covers.

Until now!

Thanks to Alex Ramos at ARt Designs+Illustration for my new custom illustrations for my Carmel Charmers series: Tutti-Frutti Blues and Dude Looks Like A Lady.

What do you think?

 

And new reviews for this series too!

Tutti-Frutti Blues: Light-hearted and Enjoyable
This is an entertaining story that will make you laugh a little and smile a lot. A fun, quick read that soaks you up while you're on the streets of Carmel. ~ Cheyenne Johnson, Amazon

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Dude Looks Like A Lady: Fun Quick Read
This is a great book if you're looking for something quick, light-hearted, and entertaining. I laughed out loud in a few scenes and found the characters to be just like the title says... charming. ~ Cheyenne Johnson, Amazon

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Carmel Charmers series: Simply Elegant and Makes you Smile
The Carmel Charmers are fun fast reads that make you smile. They are well written and entertaining to read. I went through them while breastfeeding and pumping. Great for when you need to stop and start reading often. I highly recommend if you are looking for something quick and simple that will make you happy. They definitely make me want to move to a tiny coastal town somewhere. ~ Cheyenne Johnson, Amazon

Thank you, Cheyenne. I'm so happy you liked the stories.

Readers, if you haven't read these stories yet, please check my page for more info.

For new and former readers, I'd love to hear what you thought about these stories. You can send your comments through the emailer on the sidebar. Thank you in advance!

A Year of Gratitude 2018

Let's make 2018 the best year ever!

Have you ever heard of a 'gratitude jar'?

Every day you write down something that made you happy that day...a good deed you did for others (RAK...random act of kindness), something good that happened to you, good news received or given...anything that made you smile or laugh or that brought joy to your day. No need to elaborate. Something as simple as "I paid for the coffee for the lady in line behind me" or "me time, coloring" or "walked on the beach"...Anything that makes you happy or laugh. It doesn't have to be grandiose...just something happy. 

Add to this by setting a coin jar beside the gratitude jar. For those days when you don't feel you have anything to be grateful for, put a quarter (25c) into it. Or 20p or 20 eu cent, or something equivalent to wherever you live. At 25c, it's only about $91, but that $91 can go a long way to a charity in need. Of course, you're welcome to add additional spare change to the jar! 

At the end of the year, you should have two things to look at that will make you happy...

✴️ Gratitude jar -- Read through all of the notes to see all of the things that made you happy through the year. (let's try keeping politics and religion out of it and focus on YOU)

✴️ Coin jar -- Use this money to donate to a needy charity. Even if those days you dropped coins in the jar you didn't feel great, donating your collected coins should make you happy! Donating can be as simple as putting the coins into one of the dogs for the blind coin boxes, or donating the money to your nearest soup kitchen.

I've started a Facebook group for those wishing to join the journey!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/381122529007158

So, what do you say? I have both of my jars waiting. Who's with me? Let's start off 2018 on the right foot!

Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you so much for supporting my stories with your purchases and reviews!


#GratitudeJar
#CoinJar
#DonationJar
#SomethingToBeGratefulFor