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Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Lone Survivor by Anya Summers

Posted: September 27, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: giveaway, steamy cntemporary romance

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Lone Survivor

by Anya Summers

Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance

Synopsis

She needed a fresh start…

ICU Nurse Sadie Montgomery moved to New Orleans after her entire world fell apart. The idea was borne of desperation as she sank further into a depression so deep and dark, she had stopped feeling. It isn’t until she crosses paths with Ram that she finally feels a spark of life return. The only problem is, she doesn’t want to be dependent upon anyone. The pain of losing it all is still too fresh. Not to mention, in Ram’s world, the women submit themselves body and soul.

He wasn’t looking for love…

Former Army Ranger, Ramsey O’Malley, is not looking for a long-term commitment from a woman beyond a scene or two at Club Underworld. He doesn’t have the time nor the inclination to begin something he cannot finish, not as a single dad with a thriving psychology practice. Except, he is drawn to his newest patient. She’s forbidden, like the apple in the garden of Eden, and all he wants to do it take a bite.

But they could not deny their desire…

When Sadie makes a surprise appearance at Club Underworld looking to take a walk on the wild side, Ram knows he cannot let another man have her. He wants to be the one to introduce her to submission. But can he convince her to submit to his brand of lovemaking? And will just one night be enough?

Publisher’s Note: This steamy contemporary romance contains elements of power exchange.

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Later that afternoon, Ramsey was at home putting together a lasagna for dinner.

“Dad.” Rocky sat at the kitchen table, a pack of colored pencils beside him as he worked on his latest comic book sketch. His dirty blond hair had grown in the two months he had been in New Orleans. Ram added getting him to the barber to his mental to do list before taking him and his sister back to Dallas.

“Yeah?” He slid the pan into the oven and then turned, leaning against the counter to look at his teenage son. Jesus, how could he be thirteen already? Ram could still remember how tiny he’d been, and just how terriﬁed he’d been of taking care of a toddler on his own after he and their mom had split when Rocky was two. It did something to him, staring at the boy on the cusp of manhood, and thinking back over the years. He would hit a growth spurt in the next year or so and be as tall as Ram.

“Do you think it’s possible that aliens exist?” Rocky asked, never looking up from his drawing. Ram had no idea how the kid came by his artistic talent. Certainly not from him. Although Rocky’s Aunt Becca, Ram’s baby sister, was an artist. So it was deﬁnitely there in the family tree.

“I think it’s a distinct possibility.” This planet had enough problems without adding aliens to the mix. Talk about throwing the world into a panic.

“Then why haven’t they come to Earth yet?” Rocky asked, lifting his face. It always ﬁlled Ram with wonder when he looked at Rocky and saw a younger version of himself in everything but eye color. Rocky’s eyes were a clear jade, just like his mom’s.

“And how do you know that they haven’t?” he teased his son.

“Because we would know. With technology the way it is, someone would have gotten a picture or video that proves their existence.”

“Have you considered the possibility that if they ﬂew billions of lightyears to get here, it’s more likely that their technology is much more advanced than ours and they would be able to hide from detection?” Ram said with a smile hovering over his lips.

“Yeah, for all we know, the aliens left you with us at birth. It would explain a lot.” Hurricane Angela waltzed into the kitchen, her smartphone in her hand, and grabbed an apple from the fruit basket on the counter. Ram sighed. His daughter was ﬁfteen going on twenty-ﬁve, with enough sass to outlast Satan.

“Then you should watch yourself. We like to suck out human souls at night. It would explain a lot about you,” Rocky countered.

Angela rolled her eyes. “You’re such a dork.”

“Ang, watch it. You can talk to your friends for an hour and then screen-time is done for the night,” Ram stated, hearing echoes of his own dad as he said it. Ram didn’t know how, but he had turned into his father. He’d like to think of himself as much cooler, down to earth, and more level headed. But yeah, it had happened. And the thing was, Ram loved being a dad—although the teenage years were going to give him a head full of gray hair.

About Author Anya Summers

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Anya grew up listening to Cardinals baseball and reading anything she could get her hands on. She remembers her mother saying if only she would read the right type of books instead binging her way through the romance aisles at the bookstore, she’d have been a doctor. While Anya never did get that doctorate, she graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with an M.A. in History.

Anya is a bestselling and award-winning author published in multiple fiction genres. She also writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance under the name Maggie Mae Gallagher. A total geek at her core, when she is not writing, she adores attending the latest comic con or spending time with her family. She currently lives in the Midwest with her two furry felines.

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Don’t miss these exciting titles by Anya Summers!

Dungeon Fantasy Club Series

Her Highland Master, Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/Highland-Master-Dungeon-Fantasy-Club-ebook/dp/B01E9UB8SO/
To Master and Defend, Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Defend-Dungeon-Fantasy-Club-ebook/dp/B01FNG23HI/
Two Doms for Kara, Book 3: https://www.amazon.com/Doms-Kara-Dungeon-Fantasy-Club-ebook/dp/B01GXGOAK0
His Driven Domme, Book 4: https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Domme-Dungeon-Fantasy-Club-ebook/dp/B01IIUY8Y2
Her Country Master, Book 5: https://goo.gl/YWhLqm
Love Me, Master Me, Book 6: https://goo.gl/QlTE9u
Submit To Me, Book 7: https://goo.gl/Or8pYr
Her Wired Dom, Book 8: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRJY9TF/

Pleasure Island Series

Her Master and Commander, Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Commander-Pleasure-Island-Book-ebook/dp/B06Y5SVVB9/
Her Music Masters, Book 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711R9D1H/
Their Shy Submissive, Book 3: https://goo.gl/ufyJLn
Her Lawful Master, Book 4: https://www.amazon.com/Lawful-Master-Pleasure-Island-Book-ebook/dp/B073SRDNNT
Her Rockstar Dom, Book 5: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VSGP8Q
Duets and Dominance, Book 6: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075TG9RYC
Her Undercover Dom, Book 7: https://goo.gl/HKhVba
Ménage In Paradise, Book 8: https://goo.gl/qce2BD
Her Rodeo Masters, Book 9: https://goo.gl/HDZw6v

Cuffs and Spurs Series

The Alcyran Chronicles

Taken by the Beast: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYNT21L
Claimed by the Beast: https://www.amazon.com/Claimed-Beast-Alcyran-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B07Q3HNP26/
Loved by the Beast: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3QFLJW/ref=sr_1_1
Seduced by the Beast, Book 4 – Coming Soon
Chosen by the Beast, Book 5 – Coming Soon

Crescent City Kings

Lone Survivor, Book 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X4JN5DX
Far Reaching Consequences, Book 2 – Coming Soon
The Right To Remain Silent, Book 3 – Coming Soon
Bound To Protect, Book 4 – Coming Soon
Self Sacrifice, Book 5 – Coming Soon
Never Surrender, Book 6 – Coming Soon
Oath and Indenture, Book 7 – Coming Soon

Boxed Sets

The Dungeon Fantasy Club: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6FPSFV
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The Celebration Series by Stacy Eaton ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Posted: September 5, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: contemporary romance, giveaway, The Celebration Series

The Celebration Series is a 13 Story Novel & Novella Series that takes place in
the fictional town of Celebration, Pennsylvania. Each story revolves
around a US Holiday.

Tangled in Tinsel

The Celebration Series Book 1 (Christmas)

by Stacy Eaton

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Casey Lowe is new in
town and hiding from her past. Her next-door neighbor, Thad Wagner,
is a sexy police officer who is good with hands, and his lips. But
Casey refuses to get involved with a married man, and Thad can’t
seem to understand why she keeps pushing him away.

No matter how they try
to stay apart, something keeps drawing them together. When an
unexpected visitor shows up at Casey’s house the week before
Christmas, her future is on the line. Will Thad figure it out in time
to save her or will Casey become a co-conspirator to a murderer.

**FREE August 31-Sept 4^th**

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Tears to Cheers

The Celebration Series Book 2 (New Year’s)

Linda Maxim is a woman
who learned early on how to work hard and succeed. Her only regret is
that the man she loved disappeared just days after she got pregnant
at the tender age of sixteen.

Ian Dugan was whisked
away by his parents and unable to contact anyone from his previous
life. Fourteen years later, Ian needs to get away from his life and
ends up crashing his car and waking up in the hospital where Linda
watches over him.

Can Linda forgive Ian
for leaving her alone as a pregnant teen? Will Ian be able to forgive
Linda and himself when he learns of the daughter he never knew about?
Find out on New Year’s Night if Ian can erase the tears and find
something to celebrate.

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Heathens to Hearts

The Celebration Series Book 3 (Valentine’s Day)

Jason Hayes is a man
who hides from his past, not because he did anything wrong, but
because he is ashamed of the things that he had to do to make it
through nursing school.

Riayn Simmers is new to
Celebration Township and unexpectedly runs into Jason Hayes, the
first man she ever loved, but walked away from because of how he was
living his life.

Can Riayn see Jason as
more than the heathen she previously thought he was, or will she
leave behind her dreams of owning a small-town bakery?

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Rainbows Bring Riches

The Celebration Series Book 4 (St. Patrick’s Day)

Dabby Finnegan got
roped into being auctioned off for the annual Valentine’s Party,
and nothing could have prepared him to face the vibrant and
determined Paige Brogan. From the moment she jumps into his arms to
collect her prize, his life will change.

Paige Brogan has had a
crush on Dabby for a long time, and this auction is exactly what
she’s been waiting for to finally catch his eye. When Paige wins a
date with Dabby, the only thing she wants to do is spend the day with
him working at his tavern.

As Paige and Dabby get
to know one another, Dabby has a hard time understanding why this
incredible woman would be interested in him. It’s when the rainbows
are overhead, and green beer is flowing that Dabby finally realizes
what he has and vows to never lose it.

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Sweet as Sugar

The Celebration Series Book 5 (Easter)

Missy Moresco might be
Celebration Police Department’s police dispatcher, but she’s also
got her thumb on the pulse of the township. When FBI Agent Casper
Princeton shows up in town on a case, Missy and Casper go undercover
to protect the real reason he’s there by pretending they are a
couple.

With Missy’s snarky
comments and Casper’s quick comebacks, these two find it hard to
keep a professional distance. When Casper needs to rush home to a
family emergency, Missy is torn on whether it’s a good thing or a
bad one. Just when she decides it doesn’t matter, Casper shows up
on her doorstep with his five-year-old daughter.

Can Missy and Casper
keep the fake relationship going while they wait for his case to come
to a head, or will his daughter and his job come between them before
Easter arrives?

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Making Mom Mad

The Celebration Series Book 6 (Mother’s Day)

Corrine Wagner is
determined to make a good life for herself and her son while hunting
for the perfect man to complete her family. Unfortunately, with her
crazy schedule of school and work, her patience begins to run thin
with her constantly-in-trouble, five-year-old son, Tommy.

Nolan Tigues has lived
across the street from Corrine his whole life—and carried a torch
for her almost as long. When Nolan tries to help Corrine with Tommy,
she takes it all the wrong way. She can’t believe Nolan thinks
she’s a bad mom.

Can Nolan find a way to
prove to Corrine that he cares about her—and about Tommy—as more
than just a friend, or will Corrine push away the man who could give
her everything she’s dreamed of her whole life?

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Sparklers or Spankings

The Celebration Series Book 7 (Memorial Day)

Harper Reed has run her
family owned Bed & Breakfast for three years, and recently turned
it into a place for couples to spice up their relationships. Harper
has a dream for her business and her future, but recent events might
upend those romantic dreams.

When Mason Tidewater
arrives at her Inn, Harper believes its fate that has brought them
together. While Mason doesn’t believe in fate, things start to
happen in Celebration Township that could change his mind.
Unfortunately, the reason he’s here in the first place, might
destroy any chance he has with Harper.

During the Memorial Day
celebration Mason must decide if he’s ready for sparklers or
spankings, or perhaps if fate is good, he could have both.

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Raffles to Rattles

The Celebration Series Book 8 (Father’s Day)

When Sophia Thayer
realized that she’d squandered her savings, she decided to take on
a second job. She didn’t particularly want to dust off her
four-inch dancing shoes and get back into that line of work, but she
knew the money would be good, especially if she got the job at
Pleasure Your Fantasies.

Scott Allen has had a
thing for Sophia since he’d met her, and it wasn’t until she won
him at the Valentine’s Day Bachelor Auction that he realized the
feeling might be mutual. Although a relationship didn’t initially
work out, Scott didn’t give up on a future with her—not until he
saw her dancing on stage at a gentlemen’s club and noticed that the
owner was staking a claim on her.

When Sophia realizes
she’s pregnant with Scott’s child, can the two of them figure out
how to move forward and raise the child together—or will her past
and present career choices keep Scott from her side?

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Flirting with Fireworks

The Celebration Series Book 9 (Fourth of July)

Brandy Nottingham has
known Casey Lowe since high school and can’t wait to see firsthand
how wonderful Casey’s life is with Thad Wagner in Celebration
Township. As Brandy is introduced to some of Casey’s friends, she
literally collides with a man from her past.

It’s been fourteen
years since Chase Stevens held Brandy in his arms, and while the two
of them clean the tray of paint they spilled on themselves, Chase is
painfully reminded of how he’d been left on the pier all alone all
those years ago.

As Chase and Brandy try
to find a way to deal with the painful and embarrassing past, Brandy
needs to decide what her future is going to be. If she were to stay
in Celebration, she could lose everything she’s ever
known—including her family and their money.

Could Chase be enough
for her, or will he realize that he could never offer her the life to
which she is accustomed?

Goodreads * Amazon

Working with Wheels

The Celebration Series Book 10 (Labor Day)

Levi Rivers is one of
the most protective men in Celebration Township, so when his neighbor
passes away, he feels responsible for not having noticed her absence
for ten days. His guilt only increases when he finds out that it was
possibly suicide, and he had been too wrapped up in his own life to
catch any signs of her withdrawal.

Alesandra Findley moved
away from Celebration when she was four years old and was told that
her mother had died when she was young. She’s shocked to learn from
her brother that he knew their mother had been alive the past
twenty-five years and neither he nor her father had shared the
information with her.

When Alesandra returns
to Celebration to learn about the mother she lost years ago, Levi is
there to lend his guidance, support, and encouragement. The two of
them immediately connect in ways neither of them expected.

Levi will need to learn
to live with his guilt while Alesandra learns the truth about her
mother. When it’s time for Alesandra to return to her life in New
York City, she’s not sure she wants to leave Levi and all she has
discovered in the town to return to the cold world of fashion. But
can life with Levi working with chrome and wheels instead of glamour
and glitz be enough for her?

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Masquerading at Midnight

The Celebration Series Book 11 (Halloween)

Deklan Kelly comes from
a family of well-known attorneys, and growing up his parents told him
that’s what he wanted to be, too. Privately, he wished he could
spend his days sketching and painting the beauty of life instead of
wheeling and dealing with dregs of humanity.

Sky Clarke hides behind
the walls of her families’ home protecting women and children from
abusive partners. She is devoted and passionate to her cause, and
will do anything for her clients, even break the law to protect them.
What she won’t do is put up with annoying attorneys.

When Sky finds Deklan
innocently sketching on her property, the two of them get thrown
together into a spiral of events that will keep them both on their
toes.

Will Deklan finally be
able to remove the mask and be the man he truly wants to be for Sky,
or will she run from the passion he wants to give her because she’s
afraid to remove her own mask?

Masquerading at
Midnight is the eleventh book in the thirteen-book Celebration
Series.

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Blessings and Beans

The Celebration Series Book 12 (Thanksgiving)

Hope Wells is a
lifetime resident of Celebration Township, and lives on coffee fumes
and loves stories at her downtown store, Beans and Books. As each one
of her friends has found love, she’s been excited but secretly
envious. As much as she wants to find a man, she knows that the odds
are stacked against her, not with the medical issue she has kept
hidden from everyone.

Aaron Findley was born
in Celebration but left when he was a boy. A few months back, he
returned after his mother passed away, and even the race cars he
drives couldn’t get him out of town fast enough. His sister,
Alesandra might enjoy the little po-dunk town, but he prefers bright
lights and beautiful women hanging off of his arms after he finishes
a race.

Six weeks before
Thanksgiving, Aaron crashes his racecar and lands in the hospital in
serious condition. When he is discharged three weeks later, he finds
that he has fewer friends than he originally thought, and a career
that went up in flames like his car. His only choice is to convalesce
at his sister’s house in Celebration. Grumpy and bored, Aaron finds
himself hiding at the small coffee shop for hours as he comes to
terms with his new life.

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Velevet & Vows

The Celebration Series Book 13 (Finale- Christmas)

The epic finale of the
Celebration Series is finally here. Celebrate Christmas once again
with the couple that started it all: Casey Lowe and Thad Wagner.

Velvet & Vows
starts out twenty days before the wedding and there is a lot to be
done. With wedding showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, the
final dress fittings, holiday preparations and the last of the
details for the ceremony and reception, Celebration is crackling with
energy–but it’s not all good.

With a few
misunderstandings, many secrets and a serial arsonist running rampant
in the town, the days leading up to the wedding are far more
stressful than Casey and Thad ever planned for it to be. It will take
the entire town to tell this story as we pass from one leading
character to another.

Prepare yourself for
this one-of-a-kind novel that will bring insight into every character
you’ve fallen in love with during the series, and even a few
characters you’ve never heard from firsthand.

NOTE: While Velvet & Vows can be a standalone novel, there have been twelve
other books in this series before it. This book incorporates all
twelve of those couples into one story and might be slightly hard to
follow if you have not read the other books.

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Stacy Eaton is a USA Today Bestselling author and began her writing career in
October of 2010. Stacy took early retirement from law enforcement
after over fifteen years of service in 2016 due to a second serious
concusion. Her last three years on the job were in investigations and
crime scene investigation. She now writes full-time.

Stacy resides in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, who works in
law enforcement, and her teen daughter. Stacy also has a son who is
currently serving in the United States Navy. She is also very
involved in Domestic Violence Awareness and served on the Board of
Directors for her local Domestic Violence Center for three years.

Stacy writes a variety of genre’s, but mostly romance. She enjoys writing
real-life stories that people can relate too with real-life problems,
emotions, and solutions.

Her favorites: Classic cars, photography, Disney, music, coffee and her
favorite sweatshirt that says, “You are dangerously close to
getting killed in my next novel.”

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Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Healing Heather & Accepting Aerin by Tinsley Sellers

Posted: August 14, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: contemporary romance, giveaway

Healing Heather

by Tinsley Sellers

(Beckley’s Daughters Romance #1)
Publication date: July 20th 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis

She’s going 120mph in a 65 zone—and if driving even faster could change history, Professor Heather Harris would floor it. She’s on a collision course with Sergeant Brian Daniels, a state trooper determined to enforce the speed limit and slam the brakes on his own heartache. Can a fast-moving physicist find love with a laid-back law officer, or will ghosts from their pasts keep driving them apart?

“All relationships come with an expiration date. All of mine just happened to fall on the same two days.” —Heather Harris

After a long year of tragedy and loss, Dr. Heather Harris is finally ready to come to terms with the deaths that have left her devastated and alone in the world. Spending summer break at the lake cottage she inherited from her grandparents is the first step in coping with her crushing grief, but she soon finds herself on a collision course with Sergeant Brian Daniels, a police officer whose passion for classic cars won’t stop him from enforcing the speed limit.

Brian Daniels embraces his small-town, laid-back, lakeside life. After years of heartbreak at the hands of his first love, he’s finally free—and a fast-driving, karaoke-singing physics professor offers an exciting diversion. Opposites attract, but the sudden appearance of a blonde on a Harley threatens to throw a monkey wrench in the works. Will the pull of his past be stronger than the promise of his future?

Welcome to the small-town world of Beckley, Michigan. The two-lane roads are long and winding, the many lakes are cool and blue, and the dense forests are green and shaded. Summer days are warm and sunny and summer nights are clear under the glittering stars. The people are warm, friendly, smart, funny–and very, very real. When you need a place to call home, Beckley welcomes you—and sometimes the family you choose is as strong as the bonds you’re born with.

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Accepting Aerin

by Tinsley Sellers

(Beckley’s Daughters Romance #2)
Publication date: November 16th 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis

Former Chicago Cubs third baseman Chet Coakley needs a quiet place to write the last novel in his best-selling series.

When a freak accident ends his baseball career, Chet finds his second chance writing a series of retro-detective novels. He’s on a deadline and can’t afford a distraction—especially not in the form of a vivacious blonde innkeeper who challenges everything he believes about himself.

Professional chef Aerin Buckholtz owns a vintage lodge and fifteen cabins on a secluded lake in the Michigan woods.

Betrayed by her best friend and self-conscious about her appearance, Aerin believes that romance isn’t meant for her. She’s building her business—and working to earn good reviews seems safer than admitting her attraction to a handsome former athlete who feels far out of her league.

Can Aerin and Chet learn to see themselves through each other’s eyes and accept a love neither one saw coming?

Welcome back to Beckley, Michigan! Autumn is in the air and as the days get shorter, the air gets cooler and the trees begin to turn every shade of gold and red. The people are just as warm, friendly, smart, funny, and real as you remember. When you need a place to call home, Beckley welcomes you—and sometimes the family you choose is as strong as the bonds you’re born with.

If you like small-town romance, you’ll like Beckley. If you like smart heroines who balance demanding professional careers with a commitment to family, friends, and finding love, then you’ll definitely like it here. If you like strong, sexy, hard-working heroes who have not-so-secret soft spots for kids, kittens, and classic cars, you may find that you never want to leave!

Accepting Aerin is the second in the Beckley’s Daughters Romance series. This series is recommended for adult readers and contains explicit language and intimate situations.

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About Author Tinsley Sellers

Tinsley Sellers grew up in Chicago, spending her summers with her grandparents in a tiny town a lot like Beckley, Michigan. Life took her to Arizona, Washington, and Idaho before she finally found her home in Arkansas. She is married to an amazing, supportive (and handsome!) man, with whom she has rescued three dogs and two cats. When she’s not writing, she teaches physics and engineering at the local university. When she’s not writing or teaching, she’s probably trying new recipes. She enjoys fast cars, loud music, fine whisky, and big books. In no particular order.

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Blitz and Giveaway ~ Summer Bucket List by T.K. Rapp

Posted: July 16, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways, YA
Tags: contemporary romance, giveaway, YA

Summer Bucket List
by T.K. Rapp
Publication date: July 15th 2019
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis

Recently graduated from high school, Holland Monroe had no expectations for her last summer before heading off to college to be anything but ordinary.

Until she got a job as a waitress at the local country club to make extra money for school.

Milo Davis was smart, cute, and absolutely not interested in Holland. At least that was what she believed. But the day she started working at the restaurant, everything changed.

Finally together, they were left with only three months to spend time together before she moved away.

Good thing they decided to make their time as memorable as possible.

But will they remain friends? Or will checking off items on their summer bucket list lead them to something they didn’t expect — Falling in love.

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Author TK Rapp

T.K. Rapp is a Texas girl born and raised. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Texas A&M and it was there that she met the love of her life. He had a contract with the U.S. Navy that would take them across both coasts, and ultimately land them back home in Texas.

Upon finally settling in Texas, T.K. worked as a graphic designer and photographer for the family business that her mom started years earlier. She was able to infuse her creativity and passion, into something she enjoyed, but something was still missing. There was a voice in the back of her head that told her to write, so write, she did. And, somewhere on an external hard drive, are several stories she started and never finished.

Now at home, raising her two daughters, T.K. has more time to do the things she loves, which includes photography and writing. When she’s not doing one of those, she can be found with her family, which keeps her busy, hanging with family and friends, and mostly relaxing. She is a lover of raunchy humor, gossip blogs and a good books.

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The Friday 56 #208 ~ Sweet Wild Of Mine

Posted: July 5, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, The Friday 56
Tags: contemporary romance, The Friday 56

Welcome to The Friday 56 hosted by Freda’s Voice.

This is a really fun meme!

The only rules are to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader and find a sentence or a few (no spoilers) that grabs you and post it.

Then go over to Freda’s Voice and leave your link so we can visit your 56!

My 56 for this week is from:

Sweet Wild Of Mine

Where The Wild Hearts Are #2

by Laurel Kerr

Genre: Contemporary Romance

From page 56 in the paperback.

“You just remind me of Paul Bunyan in your flannel.” She started to flick the cuff of his shirt, but he stepped back.

Magnus crossed his arms and gave her a hard stare, looking more like a Viking than a woodsman. Considering he’d grown up on an isle in the North Sea, it was probably a more accurate description, not that June planned on sharing it with him.

This sounds like the perfect summer read. It has a sweet, awkward romance and I get to spend some time at the zoo. There’s a baby polar bear. a motherly capybara and two devious honey badgers. Oh, and a herd of fainting goats. LOL

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Synopsis

Love runs wild at the Sagebrush Flats Zoo…

In a bid to revitalize his career, bestselling author Magnus Gray has come to Sagebrush Flats to write about the local zoo’s latest rescue―an orphaned baby polar bear. But Magnus dreads the drama of small towns and is bullishly determined to keep to himself.

June Winters is a people person, and delights in welcoming Magnus to Sagebrush Flats, though it seems unlikely she can get the handsome stranger to crack a smile. Then a mishap with an open gate forces Magnus and June to deal with a stampeding flock of fainting goats, an adorable but clingy polar bear cub, a cranky pregnant camel, and two star-crossed honey badgers. Never mind small town drama―the lively animals may just convince these two that opposites really do attract…

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Blitz and Giveaway ~ From What’s Broken by R.M.Demeester

Posted: June 22, 2019 in Adult Fiction, Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: adult contemporary romance, giveaway

From What’s Broken
by R.M. Demeester
Publication date: June 21st 2019
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis

Amanda and Matthew are on the cusp of their happily ever after. They have a stable marriage and a lovely daughter, and they are eagerly awaiting the birth of their second. Suddenly tragedy strikes and the couple’s picture-perfect life crumbles. Ivory, their firstborn child, dies in an accident. Not knowing how to deal with their pain, Amanda and Matthew blame each other for their loss and drift apart. They soon realize their relationship might not bear the burden, leaving their surviving daughter to cope with the aftermath of two grief-stricken parents.

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About Author R.M. Demeester

R.M. Demeester lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. She is the mother of three young children, and owner of a rescue dog, a chocolate lab, Gainer. R.M. Demeester has been writing for as long as she could hold a pencil. She writes women’s fiction, new adult, and sweet romance primarily. She has two women’s fiction novels set to be released in 2019, along with several short stories.

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Forever Wild by Allyson Charles ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Posted: June 15, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: contemporary romance, giveaway

Forever Wild

Forever Friends Book 3

by Allyson Charles

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Dax Cannon never says no to a challenge. But when he discovers a sexy
stowaway in the back of his truck, he realizes Annelise Ansel might
be more than he bargained for.

An artist, Lissa claims
she’s leaving New Orleans for a fresh start in Michigan–which just
happens to be where he’s headed with the pack of rescue dogs he’s
delivering to the sanctuary he works for. But when three thugs
threaten to take lovely Lissa off his hands, he realizes she’s in
need of a sanctuary, too.

Once Lissa is riding
shotgun with her long, lean protector, she’s wondering if fate
might have something better in store for her than a life in hiding.
But when her hijinks threaten to take down the best man she’s ever
had the pleasure to run away with, Lissa realizes it’s time to face
her demons. Now it’s up to the two of them to fight through the
danger to discover the life—and love—waiting on the other side.

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Forever Found

Forever Friends #2

Head vet at the Forever Friends animal rescue shelter, Gabriel Moretti is
known as the Dog Whisperer because of his gift for soothing
rambunctious patients. But it’s the two-legged species that has
him, and his libido, working overtime. Marla Popov single-handedly
saved the shelter from financial ruin. But the bossy trust funder is
even more irritating than her snooty Standard Poodle. You’d think
keeping his attraction on a short leash would be a no-brainer for
Gabe. Unfortunately, Marla is also smart, beautiful, and intriguing . . .

Most of her life,
people have been eager to tell Marla just what she wants to hear. So
now that she’s nearing forty, she doesn’t expect to be
refused—especially by a sexy younger man like Gabe. She also
doesn’t expect it to sting so much. But when she discovers a scheme
involving illegal dog fights, she gets a chance to show what she’s
truly made of. And as she and Gabe team up to fight it, they discover
a surprising respect for each other—and passion that might just
grow into love. . .

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Forever Home

Forever Friends #1

LOVE UNLEASHED

Isabelle Lopez has never been a dog person. Raising her daughter alone and
building a real estate career leaves no time for four-legged
furballs. When she finds an abandoned mutt and litter of pups in a
foreclosed apartment, Izzy intends to drop them off at a shelter and
walk briskly away. Instead, her “heroic” deed makes her a local
celebrity. Her boss is thrilled. Commissions are up. And thanks to
gorgeous shelter owner Bradley Cohen, Izzy’s disciplined life is
suddenly much, much more complicated.

He’s got a sexy smile, a wicked sense of humor, and a big, noble heart.
Even as Izzy tries to get her libido to heel, boy, Bradley
sets out to convince her there’s more to life than padding her bank
account. But Izzy knows a trade secret that puts Brad’s beloved
shelter at risk, and she can’t warn him.

Their relationship was barely getting started; suddenly it’s in the dog
house. Now Izzy and Brad need to figure out what matters most, and
whether this could be much more than animal attraction…

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Allyson Charles lives in Northern California. A former attorney, she
happily ditched those suits and now works in her pajamas writing
about men’s briefs instead of legal briefs. When she’s not
writing, she’s probably engaged in one of her favorite hobbies:
napping, eating, or martial arts (That last one almost makes up for
the first two, right?). One of Allyson’s greatest disappointments
is living in a state that doesn’t have any Cracker Barrels in it.
To find out what she’s up to next, visit her website
at allysoncharles.com.

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Just By The Covers

Posted: May 14, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mystery, crime thriller, horror, Science Fiction
Tags: multiple genres

I’m working so much at both jobs I just last night realized I had no post for Tuesday. Yikes!

So I thought I’d make a fun post about books I have to read.

Here is the skinny.

Look at the covers.

And just by that alone, let me know which book you would want to read!

Here they are!

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So, just going by the covers, which one would you read?

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The Holiday Chronicles by Denise M. Wheatley ~ Tour and Giveaway

Posted: May 4, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: contemporary romance, giveaway

A Naughty Jolly Christmas

The Holiday Chronicles Book 1

by Denise M. Wheatley

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sasha Williams is an African-American public relations powerhouse who’s
come a long way from the tough streets of Chicago to glamorous Los
Angeles. While she loves her LA life, she hasn’t forgotten her
roots and always goes back home to celebrate Christmas with her
tight-knit family.

This year, however, Sasha’s holiday plans are nixed when she’s forced
to accompany her sexy, notoriously naughty new client, Drake
Lancaster, on the press tour for his upcoming Christmas movie.

Sasha’s furious, yet finds herself overcome with lust when Drake strolls into
her office. She’s surprised, considering she’s never dated a
white man. Drake’s attraction toward her is just as intense, and
the pair partake in a hot, steamy sex session right there in her office.

Despite Sasha’s promise to keep things all business during the press tour,
their sensual trysts heat up even further while out on the road. In
the end, Sasha must decide whether their cultural differences, along
with her secret painful past and Drake’s playboy reputation, are
worth her risking her heart and career—especially without knowing
whether this is the real thing or a racy fling.

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My Unconditional Valentine

The Holiday Chronicles Book 2

Interracial entertainment industry it couple Sasha Williams and Drake Lancaster
are still going strong. Her impeccable publicist skills have kept him
on the A-list, helping Drake land the lead role in a major
Valentine’s Day movie. When filming wraps, the couple plan on
heading to Cabo San Lucas, inviting both their families along to meet
for the first time.

But plans go astray when Drake reverts back to his bad boy ways during
filming and gets into a huge altercation with the director. He’s
booted from the movie and replaced by Mitch Morrison, a hot young
African-American actor who’s recently taken Hollywood by storm.

While Drake struggles to repair his image, Mitch hires Sasha to help manage
his burgeoning career. The move infuriates Drake, but Sasha insists
it’s a great business opportunity. She doesn’t realize Drake’s
threatened by Mitch’s good looks and charismatic personality and is
worried the pair will bond over their African-American heritage.

The stress of it all puts a strain on the couple’s relationship,
especially when Mitch admits to Sasha that he’s developed feelings
for her and she realizes the sentiments may be mutual. With the
pressures of Sasha and Drake’s rocky union continuing to mount, the
anticipation of their families meeting, and Sasha’s elusive
affections towards Mitch, the couple can’t help but wonder whether
their once booming relationship is about to crash. In the end, they
must figure out whether their love is strong enough to withstand
these challenges and carry them through this Valentine’s Day.

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Denise N. Wheatley is a lover of romance, happy endings and the art of
storytelling. She used to cry as a three-year old child when her
mother read to her because she so badly wanted to read the books
herself! Once she learned, Denise constantly had her nose in a novel
(especially the ones she’d sneak from her mom’s bookshelf). She’s
been writing for as long as she can remember and draws inspiration
from Chicago, the city where she was born and raised, as well as Los
Angeles, which is one of her favorite places in the world. Denise has
published several books and novellas with Simon & Schuster, Red
Sage Publishing, eXtasy Books and independently, has written
screenplays and teleplays, and has ghostwritten for some of your
faves. When she isn’t sitting behind her computer, you can find
Denise in a movie theater, on a tennis court, watching true crime
television or chatting on social media.

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When It’s All Said & Done ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Posted: May 2, 2019 in Contemporary Romance, giveaways
Tags: conyemporary romance, giveaway

When It’s All Said & Done

by Denise N. Wheatley

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Savvy, fun-loving writer Leslie James dreams of one day joining Limelight
magazine’s writing staff. In the meantime, she keeps her
journalistic skills sharp with Blissful Beauties, a beauty blog that
celebrates all women.

Leslie’s passion for writing takes her mind off her current relationship
status: Single. She’s okay with leaving love out of the equation,
until she meets Michael—a handsome, sexy single father and sports
journalist with everything Leslie could want in a man. At the urging
of her supportive, sassy best friend Crystal, Leslie befriends
Michael but insists that they remain strictly platonic, but Michael
has other plans. He’s determined to make Leslie his lady for life,
and as their undeniable chemistry begins to sizzle, Leslie is
powerless to resist him.

But their budding romance is abruptly cut short when Michael’s ex-wife
suddenly resurfaces, wanting to rekindle their relationship. Will the
love Leslie has for Michael ever be enough to truly win his heart?

Reader Alert!

Leslie James is at her wits’ end when it comes to love. The
minute she decides to throw in the towel, gorgeous and charming
Michael Allgood comes along. Mesmerized by this fine specimen of a
man, and against her better judgement, Leslie decides to give him a
chance—but she regrets that decision when his greedy ex-wife Mia
suddenly shows up on his doorstep. Can Michael prove to Leslie that
his intentions are good and he wants a love with her that’ll last forever?

To My Readers:

I’ve been a lover of romance for as long as I can
remember. WHEN IT’S ALL SAID & DONE is fun, contemporary
romantic comedy that’s very close to my heart. As the novel came to
fruition, I found myself wanting to be friends with the smart, savvy,
beautiful women in the book and date the handsome, strong, sexy, men!
My goal was to tell an entertaining story that embodies matters of
the heart and would leave readers thinking about these colorful
characters long after the final chapter. I hope you enjoy reading it
as much as I enjoyed writing it!

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Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Healing Heather & Accepting Aerin by Tinsley Sellers

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The Friday 56 #208 ~ Sweet Wild Of Mine

Blitz and Giveaway ~ From What’s Broken by R.M.Demeester

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Forever Wild by Allyson Charles ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Just By The Covers

The Holiday Chronicles by Denise M. Wheatley ~ Tour and Giveaway

When It’s All Said & Done ~ Spotlight and Giveaway