BL Bonita: Ghosts of the Old West + Giveaway
Thank you Romance Junkies for having me here today!
I think most of us are familiar with Tombstone thanks to the movie starring Val Kilmer, Kurt Russel, Bill Paxton and Sam Elliot (among others). With such a high-caliber cast and an unforgettable retelling of the shootout at the OK Corral, many of us who may not have been aware of the story before were suddenly sitting up and taking notice. Of course, it helps that those actors are damn sexy. *g*
Tombstone wasn’t the only movie portraying the legend of Wyatt Earp and the OK Corral, but to me it’s the most memorable.
The shootout at the OK Corral and the legend of Wyatt Earp made the town famous, and today much of the streets look the same as it did way back then when arguments were settled with pistol slinging cowboys, outlaws and gamblers!
But, did you know that present day Tombstone is known to have spirits walking the streets? There are reports of a man in a long black frock coat near the scene where Virgil Earp was ambushed, leading many to believe the ghost is Virgil himself guarding the street. A woman in a long white dress has also been seen. The tale claims that she was the madam of a brothel who was hanged and now walks the streets in search of her executioners.
Tombstone lost many towns people, not only from gunfights, but from fire. Over 40 men lost their lives from two fires in crowded saloons and brothels that burned to the ground. People have reported smelling smoke for no explainable reason, and seeing ghosts with burns walking the streets.
Do you believe in ghosts? Do you have your own ghost story to tell? Comment below to enter the contest for a download of Dark Sun Rising. Entry deadline is October 9 at midnight EST. Be sure to leave your email address with your comment.
Dark Sun Rising
His sin is the color of his skin. Her love is his salvation…and the greatest danger.
Life in a mountain town is hard for gently raised Charlotte Phillips, who has come to Hatchet Creek to help run her cousin’s emporium. When her cousin suddenly dies, she learns just how rough-and-tumble is the life of a business owner—especially when she steps in to stop the brutal whipping of a local colored man.
Avery Samms made the mistake of rejecting the advances of a married white woman, and he pays with the flesh on his back. With no doctor in town, he’s sure a slow agonizing death is his fate. Until a beautiful angel shocks everyone—especially Avery—by taking him home. Her heart may be in the right place, but now her business, even her very life, is in danger.
As Avery recovers, their connection grows stronger every day. There’s passion in her eyes, and purity in her heart that heals soul-deep wounds no one can see. One moment of irresistible desire bonds them in forbidden love.
Even as they plan to escape to a far-off haven, jealousy and revenge threaten to rip their world apart. Under a savage western sun, they must fight for their love…and their very lives.
Mini Tour Destinations
Don’t be shy. Stop by and say hello. I’m giving away a download of Dark Sun Rising at each stop!
Oct. 2: Savannah Chase http://savannahchase.com/blog/
Oct. 4: Romance Junkies http://www.romancejunkies.com/rjblog/
Oct. 7: Rachel Lyndhurst http://www.rachellyndhurst.com/
Oct. 10: Love Romance Passion http://www.loveromancepassion.com/
Oct. 12: Night Owl Romance http://www.nightowlromanceblog.blogspot.ca/
About the Author
BL Bonita lives in Eastern Ontario with her retired USMC Captain. However, she grew up in the lush wilderness of Northern Ontario at a family-owned hunting/fishing resort. Nature has always inspired her to write and her imagination is as wild as her memories of the bush. Some call her funny, some call her a little crazy, and to her family, she’s the black sheep of the bunch. BL writes multiple categories of erotic romance, always with a touch of humor and wild adventure—a reflection of her own life. And of course, strong coffee is a necessity while the writing bug has her in its fiery grip.
To learn more about BL and her books, please visit http://www.bl-bonita.com
You can also stay in touch via Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bl.bonita.3
October 4th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Thanks again for having me RJ!
October 4th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Congratulations on your new book B.L.- great post and timely too since I just re-watched Tombstone on TV over the weekend…lol…I don’t really know if I believe in ghosts or not – I definitely think there are spirits that roam the earth but not sure if they are the spirits of the dead or not. I love the sound of Dark Sun Rising! I love multicultural romance. Thanks for the giveaway!
junegirl63 at gmail dot com
October 4th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Thank you for dropping by Maria! I’m not sure if I believe in ghosts either, but I do remember as a teenager, after my grandfather died his rocking chair rocked on its own one night while I was lying on the couch. No window open, nothing to explain why it would rock. I like to believe he was there with me…but who knows?
Thank you for the congrats and good luck in the contest!
October 4th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I have not had any ghostly experiences, but my mother told me that the night before my grandfather died, she had a dream where he said good-bye.Early the next morning, they received the phone call to say that he had died in the night. Life is a mystery, so who knows. Maybe on e day all will be revealed to us. another success for you I am sure, congratulations.
October 4th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
It’s great to see you here, Ann! I couldn’t imagine how your mother must’ve felt waking from that dream and then getting that phone call. Hopefully the dream gave her some closure. Thanks again for the congrats.
October 4th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
I do believe in ghosts. A few days after my mother in law passed away I swear her ghost came to me to tell me everything would be fine. I felt someone grab my foot. I woke up and saw her standing there. To this day I don’t know if it was a dream or if she was really there. I choose to believe it was her.
October 4th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Hi Sherry. Wow, what an experience! I certainly don’t blame you for believing, I think I would too, especially having your foot touched. Thank you for dropping by and commenting!
October 4th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
I believe in ghosts. No ghost stories to tell.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
October 4th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Thank you for dropping by, bn100. Good luck with the contest!
October 5th, 2012 at 6:19 am
I have never seen a ghost but I have family members who have. I do believe in ghosts. I loved the movie Tombstone! Thanks for the giveaway! luv2scrap22@yahoo.com
October 5th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Hi Chris. Thank you for dropping by and good luck!
October 9th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
I dont believe in ghosts, as i cant see them….but after reading a book about a little 3 yr old that goes to heaven and comes back makes me wanna believe that yes there is something in the afterlife! This little boy can give specific details of what heaven looked like and how he seen his grampa but a younger version, Really touching book for sure
On another note I am really happy to see that you are getting so many books written and published Bon!! Glad things are working out for you 
xo
October 9th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Hi Jody, I’m so glad you stopped by! I’ve heard of this book you’re talking about though I haven’t read it. I know it’s doing well in the best seller charts. Thank you for dropping by and commenting
xx
October 9th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Thank you for hosting me on my blog tour RJ!
A random winner has been picked and…drum roll…Chris Mead is the winner! Congrats Chris. I’ll be contacting you shortly with your prize.
Until next time… Happy reading folks!