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In The Heights And Foreshadowing

By Cynthia Sax on November 20, 2021

Warning: This post will contain major spoilers for In The Heights. If you haven’t yet watched this movie, you might wish to skip this post.

I recently watched the musical In The Heights. I’m aware there are issues with this musical. I still really enjoyed it. There are two great romance threads. I loved the music and the dancing and many of the scenes were visually stunning.

It also does a GREAT job at foreshadowing the darkest moment.

There is a death in this movie. It made me cry but it didn’t 100% take me by surprise.

Why?

Because there were dozens of little hints it would happen (the actress was BRILLIANT at providing these). We’d view her character for mere seconds and we’d know something was wrong.

Maybe everyone else was happy and she had a slightly pained look on her face. Maybe her hands trembled slightly when she touched an object. Maybe she paused ever-so-slightly in the middle of a task. Maybe she wasn’t paying close attention to people and things around her. There were all these little hints that something wasn’t quite right.

Foreshadowing doesn’t have to be huge and highlighted. Often the best bits of foreshadowing are so subtle they might be overlooked. But our brains, being the wondrous machines they are, pick up on these hints.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

When he intercepts a communication mentioning the existence of one of his kind, he has to investigate its source. The message could be a trap set by his enemies. He’ll take that risk if it secures him the companionship he requires to be fully functional.

What he finds is a daring brown-eyed female who activates all his systems. She proudly proclaims she’s a researcher, brandishing that information like a weapon before her. He wants to kiss the sass off her beautiful face, protect her from the dangers around them, claim her forever.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.
It features the sole surviving B Model cyborg warrior, a courageous researcher seeking to uncover the past, and an unplanned visit to a settlement ruled by an extremely scary all-knowing, all-powerful being.

B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

Buy Today:

Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097CJJ6B7

Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097CJJ6B7

Amazon AUS:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B097CJJ6B7

Apple Books:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/b-free/id1572709749

B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/b-free-cynthia-sax/1139701466

Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/b-free

Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1089821

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B Free And Excerpts

By Cynthia Sax on November 19, 2021

You might have noticed that the (unedited and very rough) excerpt at the end of B Free is from Seizing Power, the fifth and final core story in the Rebel Cyborgs series (releasing in February).

Needing Valor, this year’s free thank you short story, is the next release, however. So why didn’t I include an excerpt from that story?

Because Needing Valor won’t be listed at booksellers.

Many booksellers don’t like it when writers offer free short stories (or free any length of stories). They often refuse to make these stories free and they don’t include them as part of the series.

If you look at the series page for the first cyborg series, for example, you’ll likely see the core stories listed and gaps in series numbers where the free short stories should be. It is…ugly. And it is confusing for many reading buddies.

To ‘fix’ this, going forward, the free thank you short stories won’t be listed or mentioned on the series page/blurb at booksellers. They will be added to the booklist and be on my website/blog for reading buddies who want these fun extras.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Throwback Thursday – Warlord’s Return

By Cynthia Sax on November 18, 2021

The Chamele Barbarian Warlords series and the Refuge (Dark Thoughts) series are very much entwined. The Chamele Barbarian series starts as the Chameles’ return from the Refuge. In Warlord’s Return, the final book in the Chamele Barbarian Warlords series, the Chameles return to the Refuge.

Both Ariq and Xareni are warriors. The Succession Wars have ended. Ariq is looking for a new war and he finds one with Xareni. (grins) The chemistry between them sizzles. They battle. They have sexy times. They share their secrets.

And there’s a mini-dragon! This is a fun story and I think you’ll enjoy it.

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

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Ariq is one of Chamele’s top warriors. A genetic predisposition to fighting, paired with intensive training and experience, has honed the scarred male into an effective killing machine. He loves war, can’t live without combat.

The Succession Wars, however, have finally ended and the Chamele sector is now at peace. Seeking excitement and purpose, the barbarian warrior accompanies his Second to the Refuge, an outlaw settlement on Carinae E. He hopes to locate the battle he’s been craving there.

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

Xareni owes the Ruler of the Refuge a favor. That’s the only reason she has returned to the settlement. She doesn’t like crowds or structures or a certain barbarian warrior who insists on following her everywhere. It doesn’t matter that there’s a connection between them, that he makes her burn with desire, that he looks at her with heat in his dark eyes.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

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Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

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Amazon US:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FTJY7P1

Amazon UK:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FTJY7P1

Amazon AUS:

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08FTJY7P1

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

B&N:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlords-return-cynthia-sax/1137482152

Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-s-return

Smashwords:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1038052

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B Free Mentioned On Veronica Scott’s SciFi Romance New Release Post

By Cynthia Sax on November 17, 2021

Woot! B Free has been mentioned on Veronica Scott’s awesome new release post, a weekly post spotlighting many of the great new Cyborg Romance, Alien Romance and other SciFi Romance stories that are now available to binge-read. (grins)

This blog is my number one source for new out-of-this-world romances. I love it.

And I experience extreme joy when one of my stories is mentioned.

Read about the other new releases here:

https://veronicascott.wpcomstaging.com/2021/11/17/new-releases-in-scifi-fantasy-and-paranormal-romance-for-wednesday-nov-17/

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Talking Cyborgs On Delilah Devlin’s Online Home

By Cynthia Sax on November 17, 2021

I’m visiting the always Awesome Delilah Devlin at her online home, talking about cyborgs (of course) and being the last or only ones of our kind.

Here is a snippet…

“The big male isn’t alone. He isn’t isolated. B has friends, is part of a team, reports to a leader he respects.

But he knows of no other beings like him anywhere in the universe. He is the sole remaining B Model. No one else has his (very) long history, his challenges, his gifts. The other cyborgs don’t resemble him. He is unique, often stared at, and he doesn’t feel truly understood.

I think many of us have felt that way at some point in our lives.”

You can read the full post here:

https://www.delilahdevlin.com/blog/2021/11/17/cynthia-sax-b-free-and-being-the-last-of-your-kind/

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Release Day For B Free!

By Cynthia Sax on November 16, 2021

Woot! B Free, the standalone fourth core story in the Rebel Cyborgs series, has released!

I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

I love B and Quinn!

B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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B Free – One More Day!

By Cynthia Sax on November 15, 2021

B Free releases tomorrow (or late tonight if you’ve pre-ordered it)! (happy dancing) I’m so excited about sharing this story with you.

B, the hero of B Free, pulls at my heartstrings. I knew he was lonely. He is, he believes, the last of his kind. That will have an impact on a being.

I was surprised to learn he has secrets on top of that. These secrets isolate him emotionally even more.

Quinn, the heroine, has secrets also. And she is equally or perhaps more lonely. She acts as though her solitude doesn’t impact her but it does. Very much so.

These two beings deserve love.

As we all do. (big hugs)

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – November 14th

By Cynthia Sax on November 14, 2021

It is release week! Woot! B Free is releasing on Tuesday (Monday night if you’ve pre-ordered it).

I love this cyborg romance. B Free is a story that can only be released now in the series. I find it difficult to explain why but I think you’ll understand it when you read it.

I’m so excited to share B Free with you.

As I wait for release day, I am continuing to work on the first draft of Seizing Power (releasing in February). I am SO close to finishing it…and the excitement of completing a first draft combined with the thrill of a release day might make my brain explode with happiness. (grins) It will be SO much joy.

Have a wonderful week, my friends. (big hugs) I hope you enjoy B Free. Reach out to me if you have any questions or if there are any issues (Knock on wood there won’t be but you never know. It IS November and strange things tend to happen at booksellers in November and December.). I’m always here for you and always happy to talk about my stories (and anything else)!

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Why You Should Consider Pre-ordering B Free

By Cynthia Sax on November 13, 2021

B Free is releasing on Tuesday. Why should you consider pre-ordering it now?

Well…you’ll likely be one of the first people in the world to receive a copy of B Free. That’s super cool. Booksellers tend to send out Tuesday pre-orders late Monday night.

The biggest reason you might want to pre-order B Free is to avoid spoilers. And there WILL be spoilers posted by reading buddies. There are some awesome cameos in B Free. Some past favorite heroes and heroines will make brief appearances. There are some story twists.

If you don’t like spoilers, consider pre-ordering and then avoid bookseller pages for B Free until you have read this story.

Ohhhh… I can’t wait for you to read B Free! (clasps hands) This is such an exciting release!

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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B Free And Possible Re-reads

By Cynthia Sax on November 12, 2021

Like most of my stories, B Free (releasing on Tuesday, Monday night if you’ve pre-ordered it) can be read on its own. You don’t need to read any other stories to enjoy it.

But I know some of you like to re-read stories. If you plan to do that before B Free’s release day, the rest of the Rebel Cyborgs series (Containing Malice, Under Strain, Baring Grudge) is a great place to start.

Outside of the Rebel Cyborgs series, Releasing Rage is a good story to re-read (Rage, Joan, and their offspring Choice and Heart make brief appearances in B Free). Dark Thoughts would also be a beneficial story to revisit.

Again, there is no need to re-read at all. If you’re familiar with these stories, those scenes will merely have deeper meaning for you.

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B Free

B is the last remaining B Model cyborg. All of his brethren, the beings he trained with, fought with, cared deeply for, have perished.

Or so he believes.

Quinn is on a quest to locate the mechanics of an early-version cyborg. She believes the information captured within that frame will give her valuable insights into the past.

When her mission goes zombie-like beings levels of wrong, she comes face-to-face with a living, breathing B Model. He has big hands, a primitive countenance, and stern hard lips crafted for kissing.

She doesn’t trust him. And she doesn’t have time to indulge her desires.

Their shared enemies are chasing them, would kill to get their precious specimens back. One minor mistake could reduce B and Quinn to a mere line in the databases of history.

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B Free is the fourth of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.
Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

Pre-order Today: