Coming: September 26, 2014 âHow on earth do I get myself in these situations? I swear itâs like a never-ending bad dream. One of all my mistakes that continuously bite me in my size ten ass.â Azaria âReeâ Gable had her one experience with heartbreak and that was enough for her. Sheâs perfectly satisfied with her âOne Month Ruleâ and doesn't need her life changing anytime soon. When circumstances take her back home, she learns things have changed⦠A lot⦠First and foremost being with the complete and astonishing overhaul and revamp of the Belton Police Department, where apparently the application was changed to state âUgly Men Need Not Applyâ and the only requirement is âHow Well Do You Look In This Uniform?â Ree unexpectedly catches the eye of the new âgina-quiver inducing Chief of Police Grayson Cole, which starts an endless game of cat and mouse. Will Ree let go of her misconceptions about relationships and allow Grayson to show her how beautiful life can really be? âUrmph,â I grunt out as I run smack into someone, face- planting in their chest because I was more worried about saving the rolls. âSorr-,â I begin to say and cut myself off as my brain registers the police badge that is pinned to the chest of the individual I face-planted into. Fuck. Shit, fuck, fuck, fuckity, shit-fuck! My heart rate kicks up a notch and my skin turns electric as my body starts to freak out; knowing, this is when itâs time to run. âErm⦠sorry,â I raise my head slowly, dreading looking at the guy, âofficerâ¦â my words trail off, not because Iâm speechless, but because I canât breathe. Did you hear me? I. Canât. Breathe! Why canât I breathe? Because I know this guy! Omigod, omigod, omigod! âAzaria,â he says my name in a deep rumbly voice that washes over my skin, making me feel like fairies are dancing all over my body in jubilation, such is the epic-ness that is his voice. He leans his head down (way down, because he is so much taller than me), I look up and notice a halo form around his face from the sun shining in the window, his caramel colored eyes flash with amusement as his perfect lips form a half smile. I suck in a breath. (Yep. Iâm a fan of the half smile. Sign me up, for I would love to have that mouth smiling against some very intimate areas of my body.) Oh, my God, he smells so good. My body, completely of its own accord (I swear!) moves closer to him, making it easier to get a better whiff of whatever body wash it is that makes me want to take a chunk out of him with my teeth. My âgina begins to quiver; the walls vibrating with fury at not having him the other night. His head moves to the side of mine where he whispers, âI missed you the other morning.â Holy donkey nuts his voice is sexy. Oh. My. God. This canât be happening. Nope. Not happening. No way. âO- officer,â I stumble over my words trying to think of something to say, and reminding myself that this, after all, is a cop. Not just any cop, of course. Nooo⦠According to his nameplate he is âChief Coleâ. Are you kidding me!? Why couldnât he just be a gentleman and ignore the whole situation like a normal American!? No, he goes straight for it. Donât hold back. Jerk. Okay, now how do I play this? I obviously canât use the whole âDo I know you?â routine. My âgina quiver made sure of that. I canât just walk out and ignore him⦠Can I? Hmm⦠I donât think, Iâm capable of pulling off the whole âShow- respect-to-the-officer-because-Iâve-had-too-many-run-ins-with- the-law-and-Iâm-a-bad-personâ routine either. Okay. Well, that only leaves one option. I step back, straighten my purse on my shoulder, get a better grip on my box of rolls and look him straight in the eye (with a polite, yet detached voice and face) and say, âChief Cole. Nice to see you again.â And, ever so elegantly, I step around him and head out the door. Whew! Close one. âAzaria, wait.â Shit. He followed me outside! Now what do I do? Keep walking. Yep. Just⦠keep⦠walking. âRee,â he says as his fingers wrap around my upper arm, halting my awesome walking away skills. He turns me around to look at him and I do a quick peripheral scan of the area to see how many onlookers we have to what is about to go down; not many. Yet. âDid you really just walk away from me⦠again?â he asks astonished. âDid it look like I walked away from you?â I ask, feeling a bit like a society snooty bitch and deciding to go with it. I notice a few people start to come out onto the sidewalks to see what is going on. Great. Well, they were bound to learn that I moved back sometime. May as well give them the show they expect from me. âYeah. It did,â his voice and face are completely serious. âOh, well. Then I guess I did,â I shrug my shoulders and smile at him, this time sounding more like a dingbat valley girl. Someone call the shrink! Chief Cole is giving Ree Dissociative Identity Disorder! My first book, Darkness Deserved, released July/2013. It is the first book in the Shattering the Darkness Series. I'm crazy and love my friends, family and booze. Yes. Booze. (Don't judge me.) I used to never read when I was growing up. My mother always tried to get me to read and I wanted no part in it. I figured why read when it's going to be a movie. (Yes, like I said crazy.) Well a few years ago I jumped on the Twilight band wagon. I've always loved supernatural movies and when I saw the previews I knew I wanted to see it. And see it I did. I immediately went out and bought the books and became hooked. They came to me at a very special time in my life. I discovered I loved to read and found my nitch in the paranormal and romance genre. I started a book club with a cousin and all of a sudden these thoughts kept assaulting my brain. So I wrote them down. Then, deciding that I wanted to write, I contacted some wonderfully amazing women who helped me through the process. This is the result. I love Breccan and Harper and hope you all do as well. The book is dark and graphic. It pushes the boundaries and will make you cry, (hopefully) laugh and (hopefully) fall in love. HOSTED BY:
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The Forever Trilogy hasn't ended yet...now it's time for Connor & Ellery's son to tell his story... I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Collin Black, and I’m the future CEO of Black Enterprises. At twenty-two years old, I’m living the American dream, or at least my version of it. I’m rich, fit, sexy, and no matter where I go, women are always throwing themselves at me. I love to party, and when I do, it can sometimes lead to trouble. Women. What can I say? One woman broke my heart which led me to close myself off so it could never happen again. I’ve become one of New York’s most eligible bachelors and bad boy. I leave a trail of broken hearts wherever I go. Until her. This is my journey of going through the ups and downs of life as I climb the corporate ladder, heal a broken heart, and discover that there’s more life than what I thought. She. Changed. Everything. * AMAZON US * AMAZON UK * iBOOKS *NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY & WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR Sandi Lynn, born and raised in the US, has always dreamed of becoming an author since she won her first young author's award in grade school. She spends her days raising her three teenage girls and writing full-time. Sandi Lynn is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of her Forever Trilogy (Forever Black, Forever You, Forever Us). She has a severe coffee addiction and can usually be found hanging out at the local Starbucks with her laptop, sipping lattes, and working on her books. In addition to writing romance novels, she loves to write poetry. * WEBSITE * FACEBOOK * TWITTER * GOODREADS *Title: Heart of Marley Author: T.K. Leigh Anticipated Release Date: October 13, 2014 Genre: New Adult/Romantic Suspense Synopsis To the moon and back… From the stars to the ocean… That was Marley and Cameron Bowen’s secret code. Twins born just five minutes apart, they have the perfect life… Until tragedy strikes just weeks after their eighth birthday and their father is killed by a drunk driver. Having trouble coping with the loss of her soul mate, their mother tries to find comfort in drugs and alcohol… And an abusive man with a penchant for underage girls. No longer able to stand listening to his sister’s screams and cries every night for nearly three years, Cam takes matters into his own hands and they’re finally able to escape the nightmare. They’re finally able to start over… But the nightmare still haunts Marley. The years go on and she is forced to put on a smile, making everyone think that she is the perfect, well-adjusted teenager that she is supposed to be… Until she is faced with a painful reminder of her past during her senior year of high school and she’s no longer able to keep on the mask that she has been compelled to wear. Recommended for ages eighteen and over due to strong language, sexual situations, and graphic violence.About the Author T.K. Leigh, otherwise known as Tracy Leigh Kellam, is the USA Today Best Selling author of the Beautiful Mess series. Originally from New England, she now resides in sunny Southern California with her husband, dog and three cats, all of which she has rescued (including the husband). She always had a knack for writing, but mostly in the legal field. It wasn’t until recently that she decided to try her hand at creative writing and is now addicted to creating different characters and new and unique story lines in the Contemporary Romantic Suspense genre. When she’s not planted in front of her computer, writing away, she can be found running and training for her next marathon (of which she has run over fifteen fulls and far too many halfs to recall). Unlike Olivia, the main character in her Beautiful Mess series, she has yet to qualify for the Boston Marathon.Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Blog ~ Pinterest Amazon Author Page ~ Goodreads Purchase Her Other Books Today Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon CA ~ Amazon AU ~ B&N Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon CA ~ Amazon AU ~ B&N Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon CA ~ Amazon AU ~ B&N ~ iTunes ~ Google Play ~ Kobo Silver Lining is book one in the Silver Series. It can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger ending. ~~Synopsis~~ Amber Merchant had it all. Living with and engaged to her teenage sweetheart, a nice house and the job of her dreams. Not anymore! Following a devastating revelation from her Fiancé, Amber finds herself single once again and moving on. To protect herself, she vows to stay away from men and guard her wounded heart. During an evening out to celebrate her newly single life, a chance encounter with a tall, dark and handsome stranger leaves Amber’s head reeling. Intrigued by her draw to him but scared for her heart she flees. Craig Silver, twenty nine year old CEO, is the last person Amber needs in her life. Battling his own demons, Craig is content on a life of meaningless affairs, one night stands and no commitments. At first it seems their attraction is mutual… until she runs. When fate intervenes and their paths cross again, Craig refuses to take no for an answer. Encouraging Amber to take a chance on a single date he sets them on a path of love, lust, truth and deception. ~Meet E.J. Shortall~ I am a newbie to this writing business. It all started from an idea for an opening paragraph that I had one morning. From there the story grew and grew and eventually became 'Silver Lining'. I live in London with my partner, son and two cats. By day I work in a college supporting students, at night I've either got my head stuck in a book on my tablet, or I'm writing. This is a monster roller coaster ride I'm on, and being a bit of an adrenalin junkie, I'm loving it! Title: Heart of Light Author: T.K. Leigh Anticipated Release Date: August 26, 2014 Genre: Romantic Suspense Synopsis RECOMMENDED FOR AGES EIGHTEEN AND UP DUE TO EXPLICIT SEXUAL SITUATIONS, STRONG LANGUAGE, AND GRAPHIC VIOLENCE. Twelve years ago, Jolene’s adoptive mother died. Twelve years ago, a man showed up at Jolene’s door and promised to take care of her. Twelve years ago, Jolene was happy. Then it all changed… Jolene Bergio has spent the last twelve years of her life asking one question… Why? Why was she left in the custody of a man who would sell her each and every night to the highest bidder? After a few years, she shut off, giving up hope that anyone would ever find her. Until her luck changed one night and she escaped. Twelve years later, she finally feels something she hasn’t felt in a long time… Free. Scared that her past will find her unexpectedly, she hides away in a rented beach house, trying to distance herself from everyone… Until Dr. Cameron Bowen enters her world and slowly tears down the walls that she has built up over the past twelve years of her captivity. Jolene begins to learn to love again. And trust again. But when a man from Jolene’s past emerges, will she be able to keep her identity hidden? When lies are told and hearts are broken, will the truth surface in time to bring Jolene back from the shadows that threaten to expose who she really is? Heart of Light is a captivating story of love, strength, and survival.About the Author T.K. Leigh, otherwise known as Tracy Leigh Kellam, is the USA Today Best Selling author of the Beautiful Mess series. Originally from New England, she now resides in sunny Southern California with her husband, dog and three cats, all of which she has rescued (including the husband). She always had a knack for writing, but mostly in the legal field. It wasn’t until recently that she decided to try her hand at creative writing and is now addicted to creating different characters and new and unique story lines in the Contemporary Romantic Suspense genre. When she’s not planted in front of her computer, writing away, she can be found running and training for her next marathon (of which she has run over fifteen fulls and far too many halfs to recall). Unlike Olivia, the main character in her Beautiful Mess series, she has yet to qualify for the Boston Marathon.Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Blog ~ Pinterest Amazon Author Page ~ Goodreads Purchase Her Other Books Today Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon CA ~ Amazon AU ~ B&N Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon CA ~ Amazon AU ~ B&N Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Amazon CA ~ Amazon AU ~ B&N ~ iTunes ~ Google Play ~ Kobo Molly Ramsey lives a nice, normal life. Her cat, her dog, and her two best friends are more than enough for her, thank you very much. Working for her brother’s best friend helps pay the bills, even though she often wants to strangle the sizzling-hot egomaniac with his own outrageously expensive tie! William “Devil” Delancy built his vast empire through sheer determination and corporate takeover. The millionaire always gets what he wants…from women to companies and all points in between. And when he is done with them, he discards them without another thought. So when his sainted, dying grandmother voices her concern about his lack of a wife, he does what he knows best: he takes what he wants! And it just so happens that the woman nearest and dearest to him is his own assistant – the beautiful Molly. What happens when the Devil asks you to pay your dues? Molly Ramsey is just about to find out! Join this racy, rollicking romantic comedy and see just how far the Devil can push the unsinkable Molly before she sets both their worlds on fire? Romantica, erotica, humor, comedy and much more in this 110,000+ word standalone. 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Sexy Excerpt: “Devil!” Molly squealed, gripping his neck as he hauled her into his arms and turned toward the stairs. “What are you doing?” Sarah O’Rourke is actually two besties who live three states apart and write at all hours of the day and night! Born and raised in the Southern United States, they are overly attached to their one-click accounts, can’t make it through the day without copious doses of caffeine, and spend way too much time on the phone with each other. Between them, they have four children and eighteen years of marriage...one to a super soldier and the other to egomaniac engineer. They hate empty chocolate wrappers and writer’s block, love to talk to readers...and by the way, they write about strong, kick-ass women and hot alpha heroes! HOSTED BY: EMPOWER ME Release Date July 25 Love... Lust... Laugh... Live... Loss... Life... Luscious... Lost. 8 Stories. 8 Strong, Sinfully Sexy Leading Women. 8 Authors have joined together to bring you a powerhouse collection of leading ladies that will show you never judge a woman by her Lipstick and Stilettos....... T.L. Smith S.K. Logsdon Chantal Fernando Becca Lee Jaci J Amie Nichols Ada Frost Tara Brown Eight Amazing Authors... Eight Kick ass reads... Eight five star books. Add to Goodreads *****Teaser****** T.L Smith – Sasha’s Dilemma This is not a HEA LOVE— it’s a common word that people take for granted. As for me, Sasha Adams, I have seen that love isn’t everything, though sometimes it’s meant to be. But to be honest, I never wanted it. That has been my plan for as long as I can remember. The only person I ever wanted to love is my sister Lola. But then I met not one no, not even two— but three beautiful men. Dylan, the doctor, had his head screwed on tight. Josh, well, he was a tattooed sex machine playboy. Then there was Brax, the rock star. It was clear they all wanted my heart, but I wouldn’t give it to any of them willingly. Unwillingly, I fell hard, but there was a part of me that knew he could destroy me. So I refused to give him all of me, and now he’s returned and determined to win me back. But it’s too late, isn’t it? ******Teaser****** S.K. Lodsdon – Lex NOTE: This is a story of finding oneself, through the horrors and pains of life. This isn't just a story about love. It's a story about anguish. This is a story about Lex's journey to acceptance. --Not for Close minded people-- Lex Keagan isn't your typical woman. Her past has left her broken and afraid, yet she remains bold and successful. As a result of her painful past, love has never come easy; therefore, she’s convinced herself to spend her entire adult life staying busy working at her own company--that is, until her best friend Roni persuades her to give online dating a try. When she concedes, Lex quickly discovers that the world of online dating is nothing like she's ever dreamed. The mysterious charm of her online crush leaves her reluctant and afraid to let love in. As two more men enter her life outside of the online dating world, she's left confused and overwhelmed. Who will she chose? With the deep scars and raw truths her past contains, is anyone capable of accepting the real woman trapped inside, or will she remain alone forever? CAUTION: This book contains HEAVY ADULT SEXUAL CONTENT, which may include multiple LGBT sexual scenes. Some intense emotional scenarios, including ones of abuse, might be difficult to read. For ages 18+ --Erotic Romance-- - This book is a Stand Alone, part of a Series ******Teaser****** Chantal Fernando – Spin My Love World renowned DJ Tane Miller returns to his hometown after leaving when he was eighteen and never looking back. When he runs into his beloved childhood friend Giselle, his life takes a turn he could never have anticipated. Giselle Reece has been in love with Tane ever since she can remember. After learning her lesson the hard way, she realizes that Tane isn’t the man she once thought he was. When he re-enters her life, desperate to make amends, Giselle needs to decide whether she can let down her guard and forgive the man she once adored, or is it time to finally let go? Tane must now fight for what he wants, even though he isn’t sure he deserves it. The only question is, will it be enough? Or is it too late for him to redeem himself? *****Teaser***** Becca Lee – A Perfect Moment “When life threatens perfect, it’s time to step up and kick life in the balls.” Ella's perfect moment was taken from her is the worst possible way. Humiliated, heart broken and absolutely determined not to allow her heart be destroyed for a second time, she builds an ice wall around her heart. Preston has known that he was in love his big sister's best friend since the age of fifteen. Over ten years on, and an opportunity to be her knight in shining armour is too good to miss. Putting his heart on the line, he's on a mission to show Ella that the perfect moment is possible. Ella's instinct is to run when she realises her feelings for her bestie's little brother may just run a little bit deeper than just friends. But if she can't run, she'll try every trick in the book to shake off his affection and realign his feelings. She already had her perfect moment, and there is no chance she'll let her heart thaw for Preston. No matter how good he looks in the firefighter's Christmas calendar. *** Contains steamy-hot moments, romance, friendship and a bulk load of swearing - non explicit sex scenes. *****Teaser****** Jaci J – The Ride Tank It had always been about the ride. My love for the ride is what fuels me. It’s what drives me. That freedom of the open road in front of you with not a damn thing holding you back is what I crave. I don’t need much, shit I don’t want much out of life. My bike, my club, my brothers, my money, and occasionally a warm and willing women in my bed is what I need. I liked my life that way. It works for me. I enjoyed the familiarity of it. But slowly things were changing. I can feel that change in the air. It's everywhere. There comes a point in your life where things just change. No matter how much I fight it. No matter how hard I hang on, it's changing. Whether by choice or not. For better or worse it gets turned upside down on its fucking head. The moment I laid eyes on her shit changed forever. Things were on their way to changing, but fuck if she didn't tip that shit right over. She hit me like a blow to the chest crippling me. Rocking my world. That girl completely blew everything I thought I wanted to shit. She took me on a wild ride and for better or worse she changed everything for me. Lil The loud rumble of pipes fills me with a sense of home. Deep gruff male voices remind me of nights spent sitting at the bar listening to the guys tell me stories. The smell of leather, grease, and smoke brings back memories of hot summer days spent around the compound. The sound of classic rock makes me want to dance. A group of rough and mean men makes me smile. Seeing a beautifully crafted bike makes my heart beat a little faster. A man in leather always makes me hot. The feel of the vibration through my body from a perfectly tuned bike takes me right back to my old life. Some things never change. Sometimes those things are never meant to change. Although much hadn't changed since I left, a few things had. The loss of loved ones, the addition of new ones. With one new addition to life things changed for me forever. My life will never be the same. He changed it all. *****Teaser***** Amie Nichols – Unbreakable Being adopted by one of the wealthiest families in the country Lilly Sumnor should have had a life of luxury. But being hated by her adopted mother Jane for reasons no one seemed to know, made Lilly's life one of mental and physical abuse. It wasn't until the day that a young Lilly met their gardener's son Luke Hansen did she ever feel like she had something to look forward to. The closer they got the harder it was for young Luke to control his temper against the abuse suffered by the hand of adopted mother Jane. Luke being sent away by his father for fear of him doing something that would affect the rest of his and Lilly's life forever. Lilly was heartbroken and knew that no matter what she would never feel for anyone the way she felt for Luke. Jane being one of the most respected socialite's in Louisiana no one could save Lilly from the abuse. Until one day it all changed. Jane and Ted Sumnor die in a car accident leaving Lilly being the only relative to inherit the entire Sumnor fortune. Her life changes in so many ways and after Luke returns their love rekindles but can they survive the threats that are plaguing Lilly. Slowly finding out clues to how she became adopted, and finding out that her birth mother might be dead at the hands of voodoo and dark magic is it too much for them to handle. She is wrapped in a world of dangers from what she finds out and from the threat of someone that wants to take her away from Luke forever. Unbreakable (Book 1) is a dramatic love story that takes place in the deep south of Louisiana with twists and turns that will keep you guessing.......... ******Teaser****** Ada Frost – Elemental Fear Evelyn Beaumont is a beautiful, intelligent, loving woman. She has an adoring family, a man who loves her and a best friend who is willing to do anything to make her happy. Sound like a perfect life to you? Evelyn Beaumont: I hide a terrible secret, one I have hidden from the people I love the most, from the people that love me the most. For the longest time I have hidden behind my shame, silenced by an elemental fear and depravity. I am bound by silence to protect them, to hide what I really am. In truth I can never let my family know what darkness haunts me, I am the key to destroying my family. And I would rather die than allow that. WARNING: This book is about the survival of severe domestic abuse, it’s not pretty, and it is fear at a level most of us cannot comprehend; this is Eve’s story. Contains severe domestic abuse. *****Teaser***** Tara Brown – Blood and Bone The hollow sound of a casing hitting the floor. The clicking of heels walking in a misty alley. The ability to tie a cherry stem with her tongue. A haunting song no one else knows. That's all that's left of Jane's memories. What would you do if the life you lived was a lie, and everyone knew but you? Where do you run when there is no one on your side? Jane discovers that deep inside her mind there is a map. What she doesn't know is that there is also a man who will do anything to get it. But what he doesn't know is that Jane hasn't always been honest about the things she remembers. There are paces inside of Jane that even she doesn't like to go. What would you do if the secret you kept was the only thing keeping you alive? But keeping it meant someone else had to die. Social Links:
Click on the authors' names to connect with them on Facebook. Designed by: LM Creations A Perfect Love (Perfect #2) âWhen the odds are stacked against you, you donât run and hide. You step up and give life the middle finger.â Jo is confident her life is about to spiral out of control and change irrevocably. What she doesnât expect is just how far her world will tilt. Floundering and confused, she discovers life and love isn't always knee deep in hearts and flowers. Sometimes, lifeâs middle finger is pointed firmly in the air. Liam never expected perfect, but from the moment he said "I do", he knew he had it. What he doesnât expect, is life throwing crapballs the size of Ayres Rock at him! Sometimes, lifeâs aim is a little too accurate. When Mother Nature steps in and throws their world into disarray, Liam and Jo need to decide just how far theyâre willing to go to find their perfect love. Be prepared for the release of A Perfect Love by cuddling up to Becca Lee's A Perfect Moment, (Perfect #1) in her Perfect Series. Spending the last few years near the Queensland coast, Becca is rarely out of the sea or off the beach. Dragging her long board with her and her overworked Kindle Fire, Becca enjoys her three addictions: reading, surfing and ogling surfers, one of whom is her husband of ten years. She can still be found regularly on the beach with her family. Becca tends to leave the surfing to her boys; she's far too busy immersed in her own writing or, of course, with her head still buried in a new read. |
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