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Action and Adventure #Cover_Reveal

4/2/2020

Police officers always put their lives on the line but what happens when you are in the wrong place at the wrong time?

Jules Adrienn's latest book is a gut wrenching romantic drama where Detective Gabriel must save the women he loves and himself from a killer.

Blurb:
Detective Gabriel Emory has muscle, smarts, and survivalist skills. Even better, he has gorgeous detective Anita Wolfe flying with him to an all-expenses-paid island vacation. Too bad it’s really an escaped convict’s game to punish those who put him in prison.

Now Gabriel must use all his skills to survive a race through a dangerous wilderness. But how does he save himself and Anita in a contest where only the winner lives? It’s a race for their lives, and it ends in two-days. Tick, tick, tick…

Releases May 5th
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Jules Adrienn is the thriller/romance-writing alter ego of an award-winning author from the Midwest. She’s a world traveler, a homebody, a belly-laugher, a bawler, a lover, and a fighter. Stay tuned in to her latest adventures in writing (and life)—she’s always up to something.

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Detroit Has Gone Silent #Covid-19 #Hometown

4/1/2020

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While Detroit isn't the only town feeling like a ghost town, it's my town and such a sad state. I can't wait to see how it comes alive as Detroit makes ventilators and face shields.

#WeWillOvercome!

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Ava is Live! #new_release #new_fiction

3/30/2020

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When things seem really challenging, sometimes it takes a small step forward to turn things around. Right now, we are facing just such a time. But each one of us can do something, even a small thing...

Ava faced a horrible loss but rather than hide, she takes up arms and sets out to make things right.

Praise:
"From the first blows dealt at the champion contest, readers will be hooked on Ava's quest to avenge her father and clear the reputation of her village. This neo-medieval, dystopian genre blender will keep readers wondering what's next for Ava long after they've turned the final page." Colleen Clayton, YA author of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

"You'll want to fight alongside Ava, cheer for her brave warriors, and join the adventure of a lifetime in this exciting debut novel." Abigail Drake, Best-Selling Author

Blurb:
Sixteen-year-old Ava Phoenix’s unlikely defeat of the grand praetorian’s son in a fighting contest triggers her father’s murder and an official decree to destroy her village. Together with her first love, Beau, she races across a post-apocalyptic landscape to save her village while being hunted by her dystopian world’s deadliest teenage warriors.

Heart-rending loss, romance, and an unjust world combine to create a heroine who rises above violence even as she dispenses justice. Ava the Brave shows how a warrior’s heart can be lost and rediscovered even in the most savage of lands.

“Pick up your sword, get your knives, get your butt in the saddle, and get rid of the attitude—it’s time to go.”

Ava looked up into the barn’s rafters and exhaled in frustration. “But why do I—”

Her father held up his hand. “We’re not going over this again, Ava. You’re sixteen. You should’ve gone last year.”

Ava pressed her lips tight. She shifted her gaze to the rest of her team, the Braves, hoping for their support. They stood next to their horses and stared at the ground. Her father was their coach, so no one was going to say a word, even though she’d told all of them she didn’t want to fight in the champion contest. She set her jaw, wishing she didn’t have to go. But wishing hadn’t changed a thing in the past, and it wasn’t going to change anything now.

The days would still be unbearably hot.

Drought would still plague the world.

Rain would still be as rare as a cool breeze.

And the most dangerous teenage fighters from every team in the Reserve would still battle every year in the champion contest.

She shook her head. Water was the reason. Or more precisely, the lack of it. That was why they had this stupid contest—to protect the water of their homeland, the Reserve. The champion contest was where they crowned the best teenage fighters, inducted them into the Reserve’s Elite Guard, and then sent them to lead the defense of the border wall. According to her father, it had been going on ever since the water wars started generations ago, and it all made sense. If the wall fell, the people of the world would come pouring over like locusts to suck their land dry. The contest, the wall, and protecting their water were all that stood between life or death for the people of the Reserve. She had no argument with any of it.

Except for the part where she had to fight the Reserve’s best teenage warriors.

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Jules Adrienn is the Young Adult fiction-writing alter ego of an award-winning author from the Midwest. She’s a world traveler, a homebody, a belly-laugher, a bawler, a lover, and a fighter. Stay tuned in to her latest adventures in writing (and life)—she’s always up to something.

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Deadly Diagnosis #phoenix_agency #Tina_Donahue

3/24/2020

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Deadly Diagnosis
(Phoenix Agency – Contemporary PNR Suspense - MF)

by Tina Donahue

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0859DXMZJ/?tag=Decadepublis-20

Blurb:

A lifesaving gift…a plan for domination and death.

Within her unique DNA, Kimana holds the means to cure any illness permanently, a talent she’s used on those in her Shoshone community. When the billionaire owner of a pharmaceutical concern accidentally discovers what she can do, he fears the end to disease and his profits, and wants her dead.

As a member of the Phoenix Agency, Lucas arrives to protect Kimana from those set on her destruction. Ex-military intelligence, he’s seen a lot but no one like her, a woman seemingly born for him, her presence needed in his life, her gift as unique as his paranormal talent. To Kimana, he’s the man she’s been waiting for.

Together, they battle an adversary driven by insatiable greed who’ll stop at nothing to take what he wants. When her and Lucas’s lives are at risk, her gift can only save one before draining her life force and threatening her existence.

A sacrifice she’s willing to make for Lucas.

Excerpt:

A distressed or weary sigh wafted into this room from the kitchen.

The narrow doorway leading into it didn’t allow much view, simply a counter and low cabinets painted a sunny yellow, long female legs dangling over them.

Lucas dipped to the side to see more.

Kaku slipped her arm through his. “My granddaughter’s in the kitchen. We’ll talk there.” She pulled him toward it and leaned close, her mouth near his ear. “I’m afraid she was against you coming today, but I insisted.” Her voice lowered to a whisper. “You’ll have to win her over, though I’m sure you will.”

Another matter Dan had failed to mention.

Considering Poca followed them, Lucas spoke as quietly as she had. “Are she and the officer married?”

“Heavens no. I’m not certain they’re even friends any longer.” She pulled him inside the kitchen. “Kimana, please get down and greet our guest.”

Lucas hoped she would since every word he’d known had drifted away. His pulse ticked up, and his cock thickened.

Given her long legs, he guessed her to be five-eight or so standing. A good height to match a tall man. Youth blessed her pretty features, telling him she was, at most, late twenties. She’d worked her glossy black hair into a long braid that hung over her narrow shoulder. The script on her T-shirt read: Bossy Jerk Meet A PO’D Feminist — Let’s See Who Wins.

Little wonder she and Poca weren’t buddies any longer.

Lucas fought a pleased smile at her fire and tightened nipples. Those babies poked her smooth cotton top, the fabric hugging her like skin. The same for her fashionably ragged jeans.

He liked her cowboy boots. Referring to them as cowgirl wouldn’t have been right for such a spirited woman. One he was eager to meet and win over, as Kaku had said. “Hi.” He held out his hand. “I’m Lucas Byrne from the Phoenix Agency.”

She frowned at him then gave it to Poca.

He pushed past Lucas, knocking his shoulder to reach her side. “I’ll get rid of him. He and that damn agency won’t bother you—”

“Why are you still here?” Her scowl worsened. “No.” She lifted her hand before he could answer, protest, or draw his gun. “Why did you bother coming over? Kaku didn’t send for you and I sure as fuck didn’t.”

“Kimana.” The old woman sagged. “Must you use such language?”

At the admonition, regret rose in her dark-brown eyes, love and respect quickly replacing the first emotion.

Lucas’s dick hardened further. A curious though reasonable response. Her gutsy side was something, the feminine part even better. There weren’t many men he knew who could resist her soulful gaze, Poca included.

The poor guy edged toward her.

Her hard look not only stopped Poca but encouraged him to retreat to a far corner where he stayed. For the moment.

She gave Kaku a remorseful smile. “Sorry. I’ll be better. Mr. Byrne.” She didn’t come down from the counter, join him, or shake his hand. “You shouldn’t have come. I don’t need your help.”

He kept his manner non-threatening and gracious. “That isn’t what I heard.”

About the Author

Tina is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three of her erotic novels were Readers' Choice Award winners. Another three were named finalists in the EPIC competition. One of her erotic contemporary romances was chosen Book of the Year at the French review site Blue Moon reviews. The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves Books was created specifically for one of her erotic romances. Two of her titles received an Award of Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition. Another two won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

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Fun Paranormal Romp #cover_reveal

3/22/2020

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While life seems like a fantasy movie already, it's fun to escape into another world. Author Kristy Centeno writes amazing paranormal romances featuring kick butt females. Crossed- a prequel to her Keeper Witches series is a wonderful read as the heroine meets a demon.

Blurb:
Bryn McCaskey lived by simple rules: kill demons, never use magic against school bullies, and avoid running her mouth in front of her Grams.

It all seemed easy enough to follow.

Until Rhyzel Connor rolled into her life.

Suddenly everything she thought she knew about demons is put to the test as she finds herself teaming up with the most unusual of teammates to save a fellow witch from a hit.

Only problem is she doesn’t know how trustworthy Rhyzel is.

When magic is involved a good outcome isn’t always guaranteed and Bryn will have to put her neck on the line to get to the bottom of the well, even if it means unmasking Rhyzel and everything he stands for in an attempt to solve the biggest mystery she’s ever come across.

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Kristy Centeno loves to spin tales of creatures that go bump in the night, with a sprinkle of romance to top them off. Her passion for writing stems from a lifelong enjoyment of reading and the pleasure derived from the magical worlds created by authors like her. She prefers her female leads strong, independent, and stubborn who will stop at nothing to save their loved ones and protect those they care for.
Kristy currently resides in Pennsylvania with her five kids, a quartet of noisy parakeets, and a spoiled puppy. When she’s not working or writing, she juggles her free time between raising a handful of minions and pursuing other career goals.
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Love is Healing #new_release #happy_news #love

3/16/2020

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Love is....

Back when I was a kid, my grandmother had two books titled Love Is... These books featured the Charlie Brown characters and funny sayings. The one I remember the most is about Love Is a Warm, Wet puppy nose. When the world is falling apart, such as it is these days, we need to bathe ourselves in love.

Romance novels are guaranteed a happy ending, a happily ever after. They bring the main characters (of any gender, time period or age) together. No matter what that couple faced- evil mistresses, ex-wives or post-apocalyptic zombies- they find happiness.

Today, Laurel Houck's latest book releases. It is a tale of first love but also shows just how much love means to each of us. The love of a parent, the love and loss of a loved one, and the surprise of a stranger's love.... all important to our lives.

Love is a River will keep you reading all night as you wonder about Jack's motives. Just who is he and what does he want?? Grab a copy today!

Blurb:
Love dies with Abby’s father. The return of her mother after a twelve-year absence brings more grief. And the move to a dilapidated house along the Youghiogheny River bike trail is an exile.

When blond, blue-eyed Jack rides into Abby’s life, it’s like the sun has been restored to her world. Bit by bit, hints of a darker side to his personality appear. She struggles to deny them, even while her best friend, Morton, grows increasingly mistrustful of the handsome stranger.

Abby uncovers a mystery from the Civil War era in a nearby cemetery, which brings her only moments of peace. Cool caresses and the whispered call, “Abigail…“ send her digging into the past.

But as Jack’s motives become ever more unclear, the love Abby hoped for seems impossible. And leads her to a life or death choice. Will love be her salvation … or her demise?

EXCERPT:
“What the hell?”

            At the sound of Jack’s voice, Abby darted behind a tree and stood very still, back pressed into the rough bark, waiting for an opportunity to escape. She chanced a glance behind her.

            Silas hovered in the air, his hair blowing straight back from his face. Resignation and anger moved through his eyes as he raised both hands and dove for Jack.

  Jack’s eyes widened. He covered his head with both hands, submission and protection in one gesture. When nothing happened, he slowly dropped his arms. “I don’t know what you are. Maybe I’ve lost my mind. But nothing can hurt me any more than I’ve already been hurt. All the power of this world or any other can’t stop me.”

            He took a swing, his fist going straight through Silas. “If I can’t hurt you, I'm betting you can’t hurt me, either. I have a mission. And I will not fail.”

            Mournful, as if an orchestra of violins were playing in a minor key, Silas moaned. “Keep yer filthy hands off her. She don’t belong to you.”

            Jack laughed. “Either I’m hallucinating, or you’re a pathetic ghost. She can be all yours as soon as I send her your way.”

            Silas flew into Jack but made no physical contact with him. He returned to Abby and gazed into her eyes. “I’m guessin’ I kin touch only you—because we got one heart. I failed you again, Abigail.” With a caress to her cheek, he disappeared into the mist.

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About the Author:
Laurel has been writing since the age of six, when Crawls the Caterpillar inched across her lined notebook paper propelled by a fat yellow pencil. She has published magazine and newspaper articles as well as blog posts with AllthewayYA, seapc.org, and on her website. Her portfolio includes multiple children’s stories from picture books, to Middle Grade, to Young Adult. The Girl With Chameleon Eyes debuted with Inkspell Publishing in March of 2018.

In addition to writing, her passion is for travel to exotic locations around the globe. The people she meets, the places she visits, and the quirky way she looks at life all inspire her work. She loves complex characters and intricate plots that mesh into multifaceted books, melding romance, mystery, adventure, and history.

Laurel was a chosen participant at Better Books, a craft-based workshop near San Francisco. She is active in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and has been a presenter at their Fall SCBWI Conference In Pittsburgh.

When she’s not deep into a writing project, Laurel is a medical missions’ nurse, traveling for Southeast Asia Prayer Center, Hope in Haiti, Caring Hearts, and Convoy of Hope. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their fur baby, Mable. All of that, plus she’s the world’s biggest fan of chocolate milkshakes and hugs.

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Sexy Cowboy #cover-reveal

3/8/2020

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I have a thing for cowboys. Maybe it's their rugged good looks or maybe it's their amazing work ethic... it doesn't matter. :) They are amazing. Janalyn Knight has a cover reveal for her latest Western Romance series- The Howelton Texas Series. Yum!

Cowboy Refuge is a one click book! With a strong heroine and sexy cowboy, you'll want to stay up all night reading.

Blurb:
After suffering a devastating loss, the last thing Ward Ramsey needs is a woman and her child on his ranch. But the desperation in her eyes when she applies for the job is more than he can bear. He gives her two weeks to prove herself. That’s before he knows of the danger that follows her.

Hunted by a vengeful ex-con, ranch hand Jayme Bonner flees with her young son, finding sanctuary on a North Texas ranch. Ward, the crabby rancher who hires her, is none too happy with the fact that she’s a woman. As she proves she can handle the job, his opinion of her changes and so does their relationship.

As love blossoms and long-held barriers fall, danger draws near. When Ward is injured in the war the ex-con wages again her, Jayme decides it’s time to take the battle to the hateful man desperate to kill her.
The ex-con doesn’t stand a chance against a woman out for vengeance.

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About the Author:
Nobody knows sexy Texas cowboys like Janalyn. From an early age, she competed in rodeo, later working on a ten-thousand-acre cattle ranch, and these experiences lend an authenticity to her characters and stories. When she’s not writing spicy cowboy romances, she’s living her dream—sharing her twenty-acres of Texas Hill Country with her daughters and their families.

Fans are invited to check out Janalyn on her website at janalynknight [dot] com, where they can sign up for her newsletter and keep up with all the latest happenings and upcoming releases. You can also connect with Janalyn on any of the following places:
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Fall in Love with Series Books #New_release

3/2/2020

I enjoy a series book because I've fallen in love with the characters and just can't let them go. When a favorite author writes more than one book, I automatically one click.

Author MO Kenyan has a new release in her New Yorker Series. In His Bed is a wonderful romp through a romance where things have gone wrong from the very beginning. Duke's relationship started with a mistake and things compounded. Now he's got to face up to the problem.

Out Now, In His Bed is book 6 in the New Yorker series, one filled with family, passions and squabbles. A perfect read for fans of contemporary romances. But don't take my word for it....grab a copy for your self.

Blurb:
Secrets always have a way of coming out.

Rayne had been lying to Duke since the moment they first met. It was too late to tell the truth now, so she kept up with the lies. That was until the lies forced her to leave town taking Duke’s son with her. It was only a matter of time before Duke found them, until then she would wait, guarding her secret.

Duke hated being lied to, especially by the people he loved. He didn’t even know what her real name was, or if she even really loved him. Duke was determined to search for the woman who stole his son and his heart.

EXCERPT:

Rayne couldn’t help but stare into his eyes as he leaned over and glared at her. His tone was clipped, filled with so much animosity it scared her. But there was something else in there that broke her heart. The sad look in his eyes that he had tried to hide behind the anger, the pain in his voice that sounded out his betrayal, even though he tried to act like he didn’t care. She lifted her hand to his face, just about to cup his cheek when he pulled back with a startled expression.

Duke walked away, leaving her alone with her guilt, her broken heart, and her sandwich. Rayne didn’t know what came next after this, but she was willing to stay for as long as it took either one of them to figure it out.

Her appetite gone, she followed Duke into the bedroom.

She walked in just in time to see him peel off his shirt and walk into the bathroom. She missed him, his body, and the way his back muscles would feel beneath her fingertips when he was on top of her as they made love. She longed to hear his heart beat when he head was on his chest, or how his voice rumbled when he laughed. She longed for everything that she had managed to bring out of him when they were together, things that she had now destroyed.

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About the Author:
I just love to create stories.
I am an author.
Creating alternate realities helps me escape.

My imagination is my Fortress of Solitude, the place where I discover new things about myself, pretend that I understand what falling in love is and coming closer to discovering the true meaning of love.

I leave a piece of me in every story I write, but don't try to figure me out.

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Ava fights like a Girl! #Cover_Reveal

2/27/2020

Being a girl can be seen as a detriment. After all, women didn't get the right to vote until after male slaves were given the right to vote. But Ava is a girl who you wouldn't want to make mad. She's faced the loss of her town and family when her father is murdered. But like Mulan, she steps up and takes matters into her own hands.

Jules Adrienn's upcoming release is one for fans of strong female characters. The story is still a romance but one where the heroine is able to stand on her own. She's on a quest and won't let anything stop her from getting her vengeance and finding a new home for her loved ones.

Coming in one month, Ava the Brave is sure to become a new favorite of yours!

Blurb:
Sixteen-year-old Ava Phoenix’s unlikely defeat of the grand praetorian’s son in a fighting contest triggers her father’s murder and an official decree to destroy her village. Together with her first love, Beau, she races across a post-apocalyptic landscape to save her village while being hunted by her dystopian world’s deadliest teenage warriors.

Heart-rending loss, romance, and an unjust world combine to create a heroine who rises above violence even as she dispenses justice. Ava the Brave shows how a warrior’s heart can be lost and rediscovered even in the most savage of lands.

Praise:
"From the first blows dealt at the champion contest, readers will be hooked on Ava's quest to avenge her father and clear the reputation of her village. This neo-medieval, dystopian genre blender will keep readers wondering what's next for Ava long after they've turned the final page." Colleen Clayton, YA author of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

"You'll want to fight alongside Ava, cheer for her brave warriors, and join the adventure of a lifetime in this exciting debut novel." Abigail Drake, Best-Selling Author

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Don't Close Yourself Off from Love #new_release

2/17/2020

We've all been there. At the end of a relationship, our heart broken, afraid to try again. But I'm here to tell you not to give up on love.

As a romance reader, the best stories come about when two people meet and sparks fly. Sometimes fate plays a hand in the match up or when we see someone we know in a different light.

No matter how broken our hearts... keep hoping and looking for love.

Suze Robinson's latest release- What Happens After This makes you want to believe in love. Her heroine is dealing with pain and hides her heart. Yet fate plays a part and love finds them....

Blurb:
A chance encounter with a hunky dad threatens to tear down every wall she built.

The Pacific Northwest is the best place for me to hide from my past. I’m content holding up pretenses with my heart buried deeply in darkness.

When I meet Parker Maxwell, a flirty lawyer and single dad, the new life I’ve built is tested. With his witty charm and gorgeous eyes, he steals my attention when he makes me laugh again.

But I walk away.

Fate has a different plan when he turns out to be the best man in my friend’s wedding. I can’t escape him, and he’s determined to plant himself in my life.

There’s an undeniable connection, a growing friendship, and I can’t resist his kisses any longer.

But when the secrets and mistakes from my past return, the ones I ran away from, will they be too much for Parker to take?

EXCERPT

“Thanks for letting me know. I’ve been cooking for a while, so I can handle King Salmon.” The boy gives a shy smile and pushes his dark brown hair from his brow. He’s about to add more when a new voice cuts in. “Did you just spark up a conversation with a beautiful woman by spilling trivial facts about fish?”

I glance behind the boy and all thoughts pause in my mind so quickly I think the man fried every active brain cell I have.

He’s captured me in a goddamn tractor beam. His eyes stay on mine, and laughter dances in their blue depths. He continues to stare, and I do the same. If he’s taking an unabashed look, I’ll return the sentiment. There’s an underlying weight on his shoulders and a sadness drawn in the dark circles under his eyes, but at this moment, he takes the opportunity to smile. That’s the one sentiment I don’t return.

He pats the boy on the shoulder and continues his razzing. “You must teach me your ways.”

I laugh. It’s a small, soft chuckle. I shake my head and turn away to continue my shopping. I’ll spare the boy any further harassment from his father. I barely make it down to the other end of the fish section before the man catches up and grabs my arm to stop me.

“Wait, please. Can I at least get your name?”
The boy sneaks up behind him with a knowing look.

“Ah, no. You’re nowhere near as charming as your son.” I walk past the gorgeous man and shake the boy’s hand. “It was a pleasure to meet you.” I pause for his response.

“Ashton.”

“It was a pleasure to meet you, Ashton. I’m Aria.” He shakes my hand and laughs at my brush-off toward his father. Well, I’m almost certain Ashton is his son because they have the same eyes. There’s an endless depth to the shade of blue, like a midnight sky.

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About the Author:
Suze Robinson, Contemporary Romance author, debuts her second novel—What Happens After This—a sweet slow burn with lovable and powerful women, hot drool-worthy book boyfriends, and the right amount of steamy romance that leaves you wanting more!

She lives in the Midwest with her husband and daughter. You can find her at suzerobinson.com or on social media.

A Surprising Tale #true_story

2/13/2020

I am absolutely in love with this book. Laurel, the author is the most generous woman as well. She literally travels halfway around the world to help others. But it was her amazing book which got me thinking....

Love is a River is her latest and it has a Civil War twist. A ghostly visitor.

Back in the day, when I was teaching full time, I used to use a wonderful chapter book titled Ghost Cadet as a part of my literacy block. This book was so compelling that I received an email many years later that one of my former students had been so excited about the book that he actually joined the military academy which occurred in the book! Yes, a real place with a real academy and my very real student had ended up going there.

Now fast forward to Laurel's amazing book with a Civil War twist. I'm almost expecting to get an email in a few years that someone will have made a decision based off this book!! Hopefully the email will have that strong love connection that Love is a River has!

Blurb:
Love dies with Abby’s father. The return of her mother after a twelve-year absence brings more grief. And the move to a dilapidated house along the Youghiogheny River bike trail is an exile.

When blond, blue-eyed Jack rides into Abby’s life, it’s like the sun has been restored to her world. Bit by bit, hints of a darker side to his personality appear. She struggles to deny them, even while her best friend, Morton, grows increasingly mistrustful of the handsome stranger.

Abby uncovers a mystery from the Civil War era in a nearby cemetery, which brings her only moments of peace. Cool caresses and the whispered call, “Abigail…“ send her digging into the past.

But as Jack’s motives become ever more unclear, the love Abby hoped for seems impossible. And leads her to a life or death choice. Will love be her salvation … or her demise?

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Happy Book Birthday Compulsion!

2/10/2020

Each day an author sees their book in the store is a wondrous day! Today as Compulsion is released we celebrate but also feel sad. Compulsion is the prequel for a series which is now complete.

In Compulsion, we travel to the underwater world where it all began, where Miranda and Marko found their love. We see how history began for the mermaids.

Blurb:
Dive in deep to where it all began… a Submerged Sun Series prequel.

Nada is seventeen and hungry for adventure when handsome, blue eyed stranger Frano Tollin arrives on the shores of the Adriatic island paradise Nada calls home.

After a short courtship he whisks her away to a glittering underwater city, promising Nada a lifetime of adventure, excitement and most important of all, love.

At first, Nada feels as though she is living a dream, but when Frano's hunger for power takes a dark, obsessive turn, Nada begins to seek comfort in the arms of the one boy he forbids her to know, his mute younger brother, Lukas.

Will Nada return to her husband’s side, in hopes to break him free from his dark obsessions, or will she choose the forbidden Lukas, in hopes of finding the love she so desperately seeks…

Excerpt:
Don’t be frightened,’ he said, his deep voice softening. ‘I always wear this knife. For safety. While I’m exploring.’

‘Exploring?’

‘Yes.’ His full lips curved into a smile. A sexy smile. I had to look away. None of the boys from the village, and certainly not that big brute Jani, had ever made my stomach flutter like this.

‘Exploring the sea?’

He raised his brows.

‘What if I told you that my exploring days were over? That I have found what I’ve been looking for?’

My face flushed with heat when I met his intense gaze. Oh yes, he looked a lot like my favourite movie star. Better.

‘What exactly have you found?’ I asked rather boldly.

‘A living mermaid.’

I laughed. ‘My father believed in mermaids.’

Frano’s face became serious. ‘Of course he did, for he has a mermaid for a daughter.’

My face burned with heat.

‘Follow me. My mother will assist with finding you a place to stay. Somebody can give you a lift into town.’

‘Is your mother a beautiful mermaid also?’

I laughed, picturing my mother’s angry face when she saw that I had brought unannounced company with me.

‘Wait and see for yourself.’

‘I have money. Accounts with banks all over the world,’ he said.

I giggled.

‘I can tell by your lack of shirt.’

He laughed, deep and rich. The sound went straight to my heart like an arrow from Cupid. ‘You’ll see.’

I glanced over my shoulder and met his twinkling gaze. ‘I’ll see what?’

‘After we’re married, you’ll see what I’m made of.’

I stopped to lean against a stone wall and laugh.

‘We’re getting married, now? I don’t even know you. I’m only seventeen!’

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Oscars.... And the Winner is....

2/9/2020

Tonight is the big night for Hollywood. It will be a star packed event as actors hobnob with the rich and famous. But for me the Oscars is a chance to see if the movies I've loved this year take home the gold statue.

Back in Michigan, I used to work as a movie reviewer for the local radio station. I'd see movies each week and report back on them. Since moving to South Carolina, I still get to see movies but not as frequently. I'm only sharing my thoughts on here. The drive to Michigan each week to be on-air is too far. :)

Here's my predictions for the winners....

Best Movie- 1917
While Parasite will deserve a nod, I believe it will win for Best Foreign movie so 1917 will get the statue instead. I really wish JoJo Rabbit would have gotten better press because of its message. It's one to see. 1917 is compelling and the videography is stunning. It's a classic!

Best Actress- Renée Zellweger
She becomes Judy and has all the feels that the judges love. Scarlett Johansson had an outstanding performance in The Marriage Story but Renee was the stuff of legends.

Best Actor- Joaquin Phoenix
Much like Renee, Joaquin becomes the Joker, giving us a different take on the iconic character. I'd have loved to see Adam Driver winning but I think Marriage Story was a tough movie for so many to watch.

Best Supporting Actress- Laura Dern
I wish Scarlett would win for her portrayal in Jo Jo Rabbit but Dern had an outstanding speech about love and marriage in The Marriage Story. I also think that the comedic nature of Jo Jo Rabbit throws the judges off. They love drama.

Best Supporting Actor- Brad Pitt
Brad has been Hollywood's darling this award season with his name tag and the way he poked fun at himself. He's showing that all the tabloids haven't wrecked him. Other actors like Tom Hanks and Joe Pecci had amazing performances but Brad has swept the awards this year.

I think it's amazing that an iconic movie like 1917 didn't have any acting nominations for the actors, only best picture, director, screenplay and cinematography. Does that mean that the actors weren't good? No. They were vital to the story but the movie was in the whole, such a visual masterpiece that you don't see the individual actors... only the whole story.

Do you watch the Oscars? Who would you pick?

Thrill Me... Tina Donahue's Latest

2/4/2020

Thrill Me

Wanna Be Bad Book 2

by Tina Donahue

Genre: Contemporary MFM Menage Romance

Longing to be bad…

For too many months, Shelby’s craved bad boys Ben and Dominic, cousins and celebrated chefs at the opulent Caribbean resort where she works. Their heated gazes prove they hunger for her as much as she does for them, but they’ve yet to make a move on her.

That won’t do. Yearning for their potent masculinity, killer smiles, and effortless charm, she sets into motion a decadent plan to be with them … at least for a little while. Her ideas include nude photos, a locale where anything goes 24/7, plus BDSM and other kink.

Fun-loving Dominic’s fully onboard. He’s had his eye on Shelby from the start. Ben has too, but he’s reluctant to mix business with pleasure. Since a previous work relationship screwed him big time, he doesn’t want to repeat the experience and won’t … as long as he keeps this strictly about sex, no strings or expectations.

Yeah, right. In an erotic journey that will surprise this threesome, all bets are off, resistance impossible, surrender assured.

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Little White Lies? Should You Always Tell the Truth? #Cover_Reveal

2/2/2020

Little White Lies... Those things you tell or keep quiet because you think it will hurt the other person's feelings if you tell them the truth. Of course, I don't want my husband to tell me that the dress makes me look frumpy but I'd be hurt more if I went out and was teased, because my husband didn't want to hurt my feelings.

Knowing when to keep a secret and when to share is a skill. It's important so that relationships don't break down. Keeping secrets has ruined many marriages.

In MO Kenyan's latest release, secrets will shatter Duke and Rayne's relationship.

Blurb:
Secrets always have a way of coming out.

Rayne had been lying to Duke since the moment they first met. It was too late to tell the truth now, so she kept up with the lies. That was until the lies forced her to leave town taking Duke’s son with her. It was only a matter of time before Duke found them, until then she would wait, guarding her secret.

Duke hated being lied to, especially by the people he loved. He didn’t even know what her real name was, or if she even really loved him. Duke was determined to search for the woman who stole his son and his heart.

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I just love to create stories.
I am an author.
Creating alternate realities helps me escape.
My imagination is my Fortress of Solitude, the place where I discover new things about myself, pretend that I understand what falling in love is and coming closer to discovering the true meaning of love.
I leave a piece of me in every story I write, but don't try to figure me out.

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