 October is officially the beginning of Fall. Pumpkin Spice has hit the stores. There are donuts, cereal and non-dairy creamer all flavored to taste like pumpkin spice. Fall is sweater weather and football season. It's the perfect time for making spiced cider and snuggling in with the person you love. Author Libby Kay has taken those amazing things and wove them into a fall-themed romance. It is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls series but can be read as a stand alone. This one features the town misfit, the mayor's sister who messes up everything. The story is a fake dating trope but it's all romance! Now available in ebook, paperback and hardcover, you will want to grab FAKING THE FALL for yourself! Sparks fly when a reclusive artist meets his muse in this new installment of the Buckeye Falls series. Alice Snyder knows her reputation—and if she didn’t, Buckeye Falls loves to remind her. She may come from the town’s First Family, but that doesn’t mean she plays by the rules. After a decade of traveling and going to school, she’s back home and ready to settle down, or at least relax for a while. The trouble is, her neighbors are determined to find her a husband. She needs a way to get them off her back… When James Gibson, a divorced artist, flees New York for the peace of small-town Ohio, he’s excited to get painting again. The only trouble is, he’s completely blocked. Despite his best efforts, his collection of canvases are blank and he’s at a career crossroads. A chance meeting with the mayor’s sister throws James’s routine off balance, and he’s eager to spend more time with this quirky spitfire. And Alice might have the solution to both their problems… Fake Date. She gets the Nosey Nellies off her back, and James gets time with a woman who inspires him both inside and outside the studio. Just a few weeks of pretending, and they’ll move on. Simple, right? The trouble is the more time they spend together, the realer their relationship feels. The laughter, the stolen kisses—it all starts to feel like more. Can these two be honest with each other and find their happily-ever-after, or are they doomed for a real breakup? Libby Kay’s FAKING THE FALL redeems Buckeye Falls’s spinster troublemaker with a fake relationship romance filled with sweet small town vibes. FAKING THE FALL will bring to mind amazing books like Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams and Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey. But best of all, it returns readers to the small Ohio town and the familiar characters from the previous Buckeye Falls books. All the zany, overbearing, and well-meaning ones! So sit back and grab FAKING THE FALL for the latest roller-coaster romance by Libby Kay. EXCERPTS: Alice’s early thoughts on James James agreed to her fake dating plan. Alice would be lying if she wasn’t already excited to see him again. Her skin still burned—yes, burned—from where he’d touched her. For all the men she claimed to love before, none of them elicited that reaction with a simple touch. James Gibson was fire—plain and simple. James’s early thoughts on Alice There was this urge to keep Alice protected, to ensure she was safe. And it certainly didn’t feel remotely fake to him. This felt like the beginning of something big—something real. James’s mind was on fire with thoughts of Alice, of the art he wanted to create. His heart hadn’t pounded like this since his divorce, and he had hope that he was on his way back to himself. Buckeye Falls turned out to be better for him than he had expected. And then there was Alice. His world had been so gray and lifeless this last year. But Alice promised an abundance of color. BUY LINKS: |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
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Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbykayauthor/
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Goodreads: Libby Kay https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19377638.Libby_Kay
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A few years ago, I decided to do a 5k. This one wasn't one on the street but was across a muddy landscape. We climbed rope towers and slid under tunnels. I was a mess by the end but it was fun. Jennifer Safrey has an amazing book about a woman who competes in such a race...but it's for big prize money.
AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES is an engaging read that will keep you turning the pages. Now up for preorder, make sure you don't miss this story. It releases on Oct. 17th. A perfect time for you to snuggle in and read!
Blurb:
The Golden Crucible race is secretive, unusual, and—some say—crazy.
It will test your endurance.
It will test your strength.
It will test … your heart.
When winning is everything … can two competitors walk away from the real prize?
At 45, Rachel’s given up on love. Competition ended all her relationships, and she’s fine running her race alone.
At 38, Evan’s given up on love. He’s just not the commitment type, and he’s declared himself retired from trying.
When Rachel, a teacher and obstacle-course racer, and Evan, a former English soccer star, meet as competitors in The Golden Crucible endurance race, winning is the only thing on their minds. She needs the prize money for her students; he needs the publicity to boost his reputation.
But pushing physical and mental limits side by side with your rival for hours--for days—means getting to know that person, inside and out, really damn well.
Well enough to start feeling. To start caring. To start questioning everything.
And to start wondering if love is worth fighting for, after all.
AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES is “The Amazing Race” romance you’ve been dreaming of. With compelling characters who aren’t afraid to go head-to-head right to the finish line, AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES will have you tying your own laces and hitting the trail! For fans of NYT bestseller Lucy Score and Janice Whiteaker’s romances, author Jennifer Safrey’s AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES will be your new favorite read! Pick up your copy today!
AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES is an engaging read that will keep you turning the pages. Now up for preorder, make sure you don't miss this story. It releases on Oct. 17th. A perfect time for you to snuggle in and read!
Blurb:
The Golden Crucible race is secretive, unusual, and—some say—crazy.
It will test your endurance.
It will test your strength.
It will test … your heart.
When winning is everything … can two competitors walk away from the real prize?
At 45, Rachel’s given up on love. Competition ended all her relationships, and she’s fine running her race alone.
At 38, Evan’s given up on love. He’s just not the commitment type, and he’s declared himself retired from trying.
When Rachel, a teacher and obstacle-course racer, and Evan, a former English soccer star, meet as competitors in The Golden Crucible endurance race, winning is the only thing on their minds. She needs the prize money for her students; he needs the publicity to boost his reputation.
But pushing physical and mental limits side by side with your rival for hours--for days—means getting to know that person, inside and out, really damn well.
Well enough to start feeling. To start caring. To start questioning everything.
And to start wondering if love is worth fighting for, after all.
AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES is “The Amazing Race” romance you’ve been dreaming of. With compelling characters who aren’t afraid to go head-to-head right to the finish line, AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES will have you tying your own laces and hitting the trail! For fans of NYT bestseller Lucy Score and Janice Whiteaker’s romances, author Jennifer Safrey’s AGAINST ALL OBSTACLES will be your new favorite read! Pick up your copy today!
LINKS:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGVRK2QT
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/against-all-obstacles-1
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1144006091
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6463731719
About the Author:
Jennifer Safrey is a multi-published, award-winning romance author. A native New Yorker, she lives in the Boston area with her writer boyfriend, Teddy, and their two beautiful and (mostly) well-behaved cats.
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Jennifer Safrey is a multi-published, award-winning romance author. A native New Yorker, she lives in the Boston area with her writer boyfriend, Teddy, and their two beautiful and (mostly) well-behaved cats.
www.jennifersafrey.com
FB: www.facebook.com/jennifersafreyauthor
IG: @jennifersafrey_author
TikTok: jennifersafreyauthor
Snow? I'm not a fan of the white stuff. It's been brutally cold during the winters in Michigan. Some days the snow comes and doesn't seem to stop. It's a part of the reason I moved to South Carolina.
Yet, snow is a vital part of Elizabeth Arroyo's latest release- ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES. The main character dislikes snow, and I certainly empathizes with him. But he's willing to deal with the foul stuff in order to be a part of Wade's inner circle. Not only will Wade teach Xander that snow isn't horrible but teaches him that love comes in all shapes and sizes.
ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES is now available for sale on all major retailers. Grab this heartwarming book today!
Blurb:
One moment changes everything.
Xander Morales is close to getting his big ticket out of his crappy life. All he needs to do is continue his therapy sessions, control his anger issues, and pretend that he's not hearing his dead sister's voice.
Should be easy, right?
Not when he finds himself drawn to the town’s golden boy Olympic gold Medalist snowboarder, Wade Wilson. Wade is gay and comes complete with his own entourage of nosey followers, domineering mother, and handful of rich friends. The guy sends Xander’s emotions into a nosedive.
But Xander’s not gay.
Nope.
Except Wade makes him feel things he's never felt before and Xander finds himself leaning in for a kiss. That kiss. The kiss that would change everything he's ever believed about himself. And he does what he’s been doing all his life. He runs. Because facing the truth of his feelings means giving Wade the broken pieces of his heart and it might just cost Xander everything.
Don’t miss this emotional tale of a boy who faces his worst nightmare-snow-all for a boy he doesn’t even think he likes. Fans of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa and Adam Silvera’s The History of Us will enjoy this story about a boy who ultimately finds strength in family, friends, and love.
EXCERPT:
He may have inserted himself inside my heart, but it didn’t mean I had no control. Actions and emotions were two different spheres in my universe. My dad taught me the two faces of the serpent. One—the sober, kind one who would take us to the movies and on spontaneous trips. The other, a red-eyed demon who beat my mom and hated us. Of his blood, I should be able to do the same. Shove those emotions I had for Wade into a closet behind my curtain wall and never let anyone see them.
I got up, unlocked the door, and returned to the bed, shoving my foot into my other boot as Wade took a hint that I wasn’t going to open the door for him and let himself inside. I almost peeled out of my skin as I caught his glimmering light blue eyes. His platinum blond hair longer in the front fell across his eyes, and he flicked his head to look at me, then to the bag on the bed. He wore dark denim jeans, a knit turtleneck that hugged his broad chest and narrow waist, and boots that were unlaced. I gave him a quick once-over before paying attention to my bootstrings. Looking away from him gave me more willpower to not slam him against the door and kiss him.
He leaned against the door and watched as I finished tying my boot and stood up, wiping my hands on my thighs. “What?” I snapped with pure venom behind the word. “Came to stare at the brown boy?”
Yet, snow is a vital part of Elizabeth Arroyo's latest release- ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES. The main character dislikes snow, and I certainly empathizes with him. But he's willing to deal with the foul stuff in order to be a part of Wade's inner circle. Not only will Wade teach Xander that snow isn't horrible but teaches him that love comes in all shapes and sizes.
ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES is now available for sale on all major retailers. Grab this heartwarming book today!
Blurb:
One moment changes everything.
Xander Morales is close to getting his big ticket out of his crappy life. All he needs to do is continue his therapy sessions, control his anger issues, and pretend that he's not hearing his dead sister's voice.
Should be easy, right?
Not when he finds himself drawn to the town’s golden boy Olympic gold Medalist snowboarder, Wade Wilson. Wade is gay and comes complete with his own entourage of nosey followers, domineering mother, and handful of rich friends. The guy sends Xander’s emotions into a nosedive.
But Xander’s not gay.
Nope.
Except Wade makes him feel things he's never felt before and Xander finds himself leaning in for a kiss. That kiss. The kiss that would change everything he's ever believed about himself. And he does what he’s been doing all his life. He runs. Because facing the truth of his feelings means giving Wade the broken pieces of his heart and it might just cost Xander everything.
Don’t miss this emotional tale of a boy who faces his worst nightmare-snow-all for a boy he doesn’t even think he likes. Fans of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa and Adam Silvera’s The History of Us will enjoy this story about a boy who ultimately finds strength in family, friends, and love.
EXCERPT:
He may have inserted himself inside my heart, but it didn’t mean I had no control. Actions and emotions were two different spheres in my universe. My dad taught me the two faces of the serpent. One—the sober, kind one who would take us to the movies and on spontaneous trips. The other, a red-eyed demon who beat my mom and hated us. Of his blood, I should be able to do the same. Shove those emotions I had for Wade into a closet behind my curtain wall and never let anyone see them.
I got up, unlocked the door, and returned to the bed, shoving my foot into my other boot as Wade took a hint that I wasn’t going to open the door for him and let himself inside. I almost peeled out of my skin as I caught his glimmering light blue eyes. His platinum blond hair longer in the front fell across his eyes, and he flicked his head to look at me, then to the bag on the bed. He wore dark denim jeans, a knit turtleneck that hugged his broad chest and narrow waist, and boots that were unlaced. I gave him a quick once-over before paying attention to my bootstrings. Looking away from him gave me more willpower to not slam him against the door and kiss him.
He leaned against the door and watched as I finished tying my boot and stood up, wiping my hands on my thighs. “What?” I snapped with pure venom behind the word. “Came to stare at the brown boy?”
Buy Links:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBQQD78H
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/on-the-edge-of-broken-pieces
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-the-edge-of-broken-pieces-elizabeth-arroyo/1143775867
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6451220984
About the Author:
Elizabeth Arroyo is a Latinx young adult author.
Before she started writing, Elizabeth got her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She then went on to work in foster care programs, mental health facilities, and youth organizations within the Latinx Community.
Elizabeth spends a ridiculous amount of time on twitter where you can find her ramblings at @EArroyo5. You can also find her musings on her blog at https://elizabetharroyo.wordpress.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earroyo5/
She also enjoys binge watching anime and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth currently resides in Chicago.
Elizabeth Arroyo is a Latinx young adult author.
Before she started writing, Elizabeth got her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She then went on to work in foster care programs, mental health facilities, and youth organizations within the Latinx Community.
Elizabeth spends a ridiculous amount of time on twitter where you can find her ramblings at @EArroyo5. You can also find her musings on her blog at https://elizabetharroyo.wordpress.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earroyo5/
She also enjoys binge watching anime and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth currently resides in Chicago.
Almost every day on Facebook, I get a friend request from some of the most famous people on the planet. Don't worry. I know they are fake accounts but it always gets me thinking... if you could be in a relationship with a famous person, who would it be? When I was a child, it was Jack Hanna- the animal guy. I would have loved having the wild animals in my home. Now, I am happy with the guy I have- wild animals aside, but it's fun to imagine.
Libby Kay has returned to Buckeye Falls in FAKING THE FALL and this time there is a fake relationship for Alice...just to get her parents off her back. Now available for preorder- FAKING THE FALL, releases on October 3rd. Preorder your copy today!
Blurb:
Sparks fly when a reclusive artist meets his muse in this new installment of the Buckeye Falls series.
Alice Snyder knows her reputation—and if she didn’t, Buckeye Falls loves to remind her. She may come from the town’s First Family, but that doesn’t mean she plays by the rules. After a decade of traveling and going to school, she’s back home and ready to settle down, or at least relax for a while. The trouble is, her neighbors are determined to find her a husband. She needs a way to get them off her back…
When James Gibson, a divorced artist, flees New York for the peace of small-town Ohio, he’s excited to get painting again. The only trouble is, he’s completely blocked. Despite his best efforts, his collection of canvases are blank and he’s at a career crossroads. A chance meeting with the mayor’s sister throws James’s routine off balance, and he’s eager to spend more time with this quirky spitfire.
And Alice might have the solution to both their problems…
Fake Date.
She gets the Nosey Nellies off her back, and James gets time with a woman who inspires him both inside and outside the studio.
Just a few weeks of pretending, and they’ll move on. Simple, right? The trouble is the more time they spend together, the realer their relationship feels. The laughter, the stolen kisses—it all starts to feel like more.
Can these two be honest with each other and find their happily-ever-after, or are they doomed for a real breakup?
Libby Kay’s FAKING THE FALL redeems Buckeye Falls’s spinster troublemaker with a fake relationship romance filled with sweet small town vibes. FAKING THE FALL will bring to mind amazing books like Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams and Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey. But best of all, it returns readers to the small Ohio town and the familiar characters from the previous Buckeye Falls books. All the zany, overbearing, and well-meaning ones! So sit back and grab FAKING THE FALL for the latest roller-coaster romance by Libby Kay.
Libby Kay has returned to Buckeye Falls in FAKING THE FALL and this time there is a fake relationship for Alice...just to get her parents off her back. Now available for preorder- FAKING THE FALL, releases on October 3rd. Preorder your copy today!
Blurb:
Sparks fly when a reclusive artist meets his muse in this new installment of the Buckeye Falls series.
Alice Snyder knows her reputation—and if she didn’t, Buckeye Falls loves to remind her. She may come from the town’s First Family, but that doesn’t mean she plays by the rules. After a decade of traveling and going to school, she’s back home and ready to settle down, or at least relax for a while. The trouble is, her neighbors are determined to find her a husband. She needs a way to get them off her back…
When James Gibson, a divorced artist, flees New York for the peace of small-town Ohio, he’s excited to get painting again. The only trouble is, he’s completely blocked. Despite his best efforts, his collection of canvases are blank and he’s at a career crossroads. A chance meeting with the mayor’s sister throws James’s routine off balance, and he’s eager to spend more time with this quirky spitfire.
And Alice might have the solution to both their problems…
Fake Date.
She gets the Nosey Nellies off her back, and James gets time with a woman who inspires him both inside and outside the studio.
Just a few weeks of pretending, and they’ll move on. Simple, right? The trouble is the more time they spend together, the realer their relationship feels. The laughter, the stolen kisses—it all starts to feel like more.
Can these two be honest with each other and find their happily-ever-after, or are they doomed for a real breakup?
Libby Kay’s FAKING THE FALL redeems Buckeye Falls’s spinster troublemaker with a fake relationship romance filled with sweet small town vibes. FAKING THE FALL will bring to mind amazing books like Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams and Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey. But best of all, it returns readers to the small Ohio town and the familiar characters from the previous Buckeye Falls books. All the zany, overbearing, and well-meaning ones! So sit back and grab FAKING THE FALL for the latest roller-coaster romance by Libby Kay.
LINKS:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDM9F6LX
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/faking-the-fall
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faking-the-fall-libby-kay/1143866386
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6457364406
Until the release...be sure to catch up with the rest of the Buckeye Falls books!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbykayauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibbyKayAuthor/
Goodreads: Libby Kay https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19377638.Libby_Kay
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/libby-kay
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbykayauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibbyKayAuthor/
Goodreads: Libby Kay https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19377638.Libby_Kay
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/libby-kay
If you know anything about me, it's that I love small towns. I grew up in a small town. I raised my children in a small town. I feel like small towns are the best place to live and find love! Many of my books feature a small town as the setting. There are so many wonderful things about small towns, but the best part is the feeling of an extended family. Everyone watches out for each other.
Author LE Wagensveld's latest release, BREAKING PAST is all about small town. From the farm-like atmosphere to the nosey townspeople, her book fits with my small town lovefest! Jake has escaped to tiny Cascade Creek. He doesn't want to forget the bad things he's done. He sees Cascade Creek as the perfect place for penance. River would like nothing more than to escape her tiny hometown but she's resigned that she can't. The one thing she won't let happen is for Jake to keep hating himself. And River is feisty and determined enough to keep anyone in line.
BREAKING PAST is a wonderful sweet tale filled with sweet dogs, crazy chickens and a love that will warm your heart!! While it's the third book in the Stevenson Family series, it can be read as a standalone, but it is so much better if you read them all!!
Now available as an ebook and in print- BREAKING PAST is a perfect story for the small town lover in your life!!
Blurb:
River James tried to leave Cascade Creek more than once. Now she’s resigned herself to a life in the town where she grew up, and she’s happy, even if, sometimes, it feels as though something is missing.
When she meets Jake Maclean, it’s clear the man has his burdens, yet she can’t stop thinking about him. His shyness, talent, and kind heart endure Jake to River faster than she would have liked. She’s open to a future with Cascade Creek’s handsome interloper, but Jake is much more resistant. The question is, can she make him see, that he, and his future, are worth fighting for? Or will Jake successfully drown their chances of love in his past pain?
Jake Maclean loves his family. So, he knows they’re better off without him. When Jake moves to Cascade Creek to escape his past and the pain he’s caused, he isn’t looking for a new beginning. Living in the tiny town is supposed to be his penance, not a second chance.
It takes a feisty woman with eyes who look into his soul, a three-legged dog, and the unflagging support of his sister Carmen to help Jake shed the pain of his past. Will he be able to embrace his new life, and a chance at love? Or will the struggles of his past get the better of him, again?
There’s no better healer than love!
Breaking Past, the third book in the Stevenson Family stories, steals the reader’s heart with a sweet story about love and redemption. Jake holds his guilt close to his heart like a shield and River is the one woman who can rip that protection away. It can be read as a standalone but by reading all the books, you’ll find a deeper connection with the characters. Fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez will enjoy the heartwarming tale of Breaking Past.
EXCERPT:
“Of course she was asking you out, you doofus.” Carmen’s voice, tinny over the old phone lines, rose in excitement. “You’ve got a date!”
Jake leaned his head against the wall. The fading paint was cool against his heated skin. The day was warm, the air buzzing with an impending storm. “Geez, take it down a notch,” he grumbled, scrubbing a smile off his face with the back of his hand. He longed for a cold drink to ease the nerves in his stomach and the dryness of his throat. “I think she was just being unneighborly.”
“Bull,” Carmen said vehemently. “Speaking objectively as a woman––one who will ignore for a moment that you’re her baby brother––you’re pretty hot stuff!”
“Gross,” Jake said. “But thanks. I think.”
“She’s near your age, pretty, friendly, and your voice got all weird and gruff when you mentioned her. Why are you even questioning this? These opportunities won’t often happen in those boonies you decided to call home.”
Jake had left Vancouver in a hurry, selling his apartment and most of his belongings, taking a payout from work. “She says from the bustling metropolis of Willow Brook,” Jake said, with an eye roll he hoped Carmen could sense through the phone. She’d been on her way to see Jake and try to talk sense into him when she’d met Sawyer. It was a running joke that she’d ended up staying in Willow Brook, which wasn’t much bigger. “I’ll go, I’ll go. I promise.”
Author LE Wagensveld's latest release, BREAKING PAST is all about small town. From the farm-like atmosphere to the nosey townspeople, her book fits with my small town lovefest! Jake has escaped to tiny Cascade Creek. He doesn't want to forget the bad things he's done. He sees Cascade Creek as the perfect place for penance. River would like nothing more than to escape her tiny hometown but she's resigned that she can't. The one thing she won't let happen is for Jake to keep hating himself. And River is feisty and determined enough to keep anyone in line.
BREAKING PAST is a wonderful sweet tale filled with sweet dogs, crazy chickens and a love that will warm your heart!! While it's the third book in the Stevenson Family series, it can be read as a standalone, but it is so much better if you read them all!!
Now available as an ebook and in print- BREAKING PAST is a perfect story for the small town lover in your life!!
Blurb:
River James tried to leave Cascade Creek more than once. Now she’s resigned herself to a life in the town where she grew up, and she’s happy, even if, sometimes, it feels as though something is missing.
When she meets Jake Maclean, it’s clear the man has his burdens, yet she can’t stop thinking about him. His shyness, talent, and kind heart endure Jake to River faster than she would have liked. She’s open to a future with Cascade Creek’s handsome interloper, but Jake is much more resistant. The question is, can she make him see, that he, and his future, are worth fighting for? Or will Jake successfully drown their chances of love in his past pain?
Jake Maclean loves his family. So, he knows they’re better off without him. When Jake moves to Cascade Creek to escape his past and the pain he’s caused, he isn’t looking for a new beginning. Living in the tiny town is supposed to be his penance, not a second chance.
It takes a feisty woman with eyes who look into his soul, a three-legged dog, and the unflagging support of his sister Carmen to help Jake shed the pain of his past. Will he be able to embrace his new life, and a chance at love? Or will the struggles of his past get the better of him, again?
There’s no better healer than love!
Breaking Past, the third book in the Stevenson Family stories, steals the reader’s heart with a sweet story about love and redemption. Jake holds his guilt close to his heart like a shield and River is the one woman who can rip that protection away. It can be read as a standalone but by reading all the books, you’ll find a deeper connection with the characters. Fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez will enjoy the heartwarming tale of Breaking Past.
EXCERPT:
“Of course she was asking you out, you doofus.” Carmen’s voice, tinny over the old phone lines, rose in excitement. “You’ve got a date!”
Jake leaned his head against the wall. The fading paint was cool against his heated skin. The day was warm, the air buzzing with an impending storm. “Geez, take it down a notch,” he grumbled, scrubbing a smile off his face with the back of his hand. He longed for a cold drink to ease the nerves in his stomach and the dryness of his throat. “I think she was just being unneighborly.”
“Bull,” Carmen said vehemently. “Speaking objectively as a woman––one who will ignore for a moment that you’re her baby brother––you’re pretty hot stuff!”
“Gross,” Jake said. “But thanks. I think.”
“She’s near your age, pretty, friendly, and your voice got all weird and gruff when you mentioned her. Why are you even questioning this? These opportunities won’t often happen in those boonies you decided to call home.”
Jake had left Vancouver in a hurry, selling his apartment and most of his belongings, taking a payout from work. “She says from the bustling metropolis of Willow Brook,” Jake said, with an eye roll he hoped Carmen could sense through the phone. She’d been on her way to see Jake and try to talk sense into him when she’d met Sawyer. It was a running joke that she’d ended up staying in Willow Brook, which wasn’t much bigger. “I’ll go, I’ll go. I promise.”
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About the Author:
L. E. Wagensveld is the mother of four human children, four furry ones, and wife to her best friend and biggest supporter. Despite being outnumbered, L. E holds her own thanks to caffeine and good old-fashioned stubbornness.
For as long as L. E can remember, she's been a passionate wordsmith. From crafting poems about her pets as a child to the various piles of unfinished manuscripts sitting in her magic cloud, she has always found writing a necessity for her life. L. E loves helping others discover the words they are looking for to express themselves, and at work, they have dubbed her The Blurb Queen.
L. E's Stevenson Family novels focus on friendship, family, and love in a small town. L. E is an unashamed romance lover, a passion she attributes to her late maternal grandmother, who was rarely without a Harlequin novel close at hand. In her novels, L. E seeks to create an escape for her readers, a place to go when they need a smile or some warm and fuzzy feelings. L. E looks forward to a life full of words and sharing each story by story.
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L. E. Wagensveld is the mother of four human children, four furry ones, and wife to her best friend and biggest supporter. Despite being outnumbered, L. E holds her own thanks to caffeine and good old-fashioned stubbornness.
For as long as L. E can remember, she's been a passionate wordsmith. From crafting poems about her pets as a child to the various piles of unfinished manuscripts sitting in her magic cloud, she has always found writing a necessity for her life. L. E loves helping others discover the words they are looking for to express themselves, and at work, they have dubbed her The Blurb Queen.
L. E's Stevenson Family novels focus on friendship, family, and love in a small town. L. E is an unashamed romance lover, a passion she attributes to her late maternal grandmother, who was rarely without a Harlequin novel close at hand. In her novels, L. E seeks to create an escape for her readers, a place to go when they need a smile or some warm and fuzzy feelings. L. E looks forward to a life full of words and sharing each story by story.
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I grew up in a small town and couldn't wait to escape. I wanted what I thought being an adult was all about- no responsibility and freedom. In that way, I identify with Xander in ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES. He also wanted to get out of town and away from all the things that were wrong in his life.
ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES by Elizabeth Arroyo is a realistic romance between two young men who appear as opposites but really have more in common than they think.
Now up for preorder, ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES releases on Sept. 12th. So don't miss your chance!
Blurb:
One moment changes everything.
Xander Morales is close to getting his big ticket out of his crappy life. All he needs to do is continue his therapy sessions, control his anger issues, and pretend that he's not hearing his dead sister's voice.
Should be easy, right?
Not when he finds himself drawn to the town’s golden boy Olympic gold Medalist snowboarder, Wade Wilson. Wade is gay and comes complete with his own entourage of nosey followers, domineering mother, and handful of rich friends. The guy sends Xander’s emotions into a nosedive.
But Xander’s not gay.
Nope.
Except Wade makes him feel things he's never felt before and Xander finds himself leaning in for a kiss. That kiss. The kiss that would change everything he's ever believed about himself. And he does what he’s been doing all his life. He runs. Because facing the truth of his feelings means giving Wade the broken pieces of his heart and it might just cost Xander everything.
Don’t miss this emotional tale of a boy who faces his worst nightmare-snow-all for a boy he doesn’t even think he likes. Fans of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa and Adam Silvera’s The History of Us will enjoy this story about a boy who ultimately finds strength in family, friends, and love.
ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES by Elizabeth Arroyo is a realistic romance between two young men who appear as opposites but really have more in common than they think.
Now up for preorder, ON THE EDGE OF BROKEN PIECES releases on Sept. 12th. So don't miss your chance!
Blurb:
One moment changes everything.
Xander Morales is close to getting his big ticket out of his crappy life. All he needs to do is continue his therapy sessions, control his anger issues, and pretend that he's not hearing his dead sister's voice.
Should be easy, right?
Not when he finds himself drawn to the town’s golden boy Olympic gold Medalist snowboarder, Wade Wilson. Wade is gay and comes complete with his own entourage of nosey followers, domineering mother, and handful of rich friends. The guy sends Xander’s emotions into a nosedive.
But Xander’s not gay.
Nope.
Except Wade makes him feel things he's never felt before and Xander finds himself leaning in for a kiss. That kiss. The kiss that would change everything he's ever believed about himself. And he does what he’s been doing all his life. He runs. Because facing the truth of his feelings means giving Wade the broken pieces of his heart and it might just cost Xander everything.
Don’t miss this emotional tale of a boy who faces his worst nightmare-snow-all for a boy he doesn’t even think he likes. Fans of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa and Adam Silvera’s The History of Us will enjoy this story about a boy who ultimately finds strength in family, friends, and love.
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APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6451220984
About the Author:
Elizabeth Arroyo is a Latinx young adult author.
Before she started writing, Elizabeth got her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She then went on to work in foster care programs, mental health facilities, and youth organizations within the Latinx Community.
Elizabeth spends a ridiculous amount of time on twitter where you can find her ramblings at @EArroyo5. You can also find her musings on her blog at https://elizabetharroyo.wordpress.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earroyo5/
She also enjoys binge watching anime and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth currently resides in Chicago.
Elizabeth Arroyo is a Latinx young adult author.
Before she started writing, Elizabeth got her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She then went on to work in foster care programs, mental health facilities, and youth organizations within the Latinx Community.
Elizabeth spends a ridiculous amount of time on twitter where you can find her ramblings at @EArroyo5. You can also find her musings on her blog at https://elizabetharroyo.wordpress.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earroyo5/
She also enjoys binge watching anime and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth currently resides in Chicago.
I am always up for a romance but LOVE SHOTS is something different. Oh, it's a great romance, sexy too. But it has a guy working in a bar. Since the summer is in full swing right now, I want to know what drink would you have with this romance? Are you a beer person? Wine? or Something harder? My new favorite drink of choice is Lemonade Lightning. So fresh and with the kick of Moonshine!
LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone Series. This book details the romance between Teddy and Summer, two friends who become more than friends. The dialogue is witty and the characters are likeable. I couldn't put it down. It's now available in ebook and print. While you can read it as a stand alone, you will enjoy it so much more with the rest of the Bluestone series. After all, the friends all crossover. It's like coming home!
BUY LINKS:
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APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6450062537
Blurb:
Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?
Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…
Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.
Grab hold of this sexy ‘friends to lovers’ romance as these opposites sizzle through the small town of Bluestone. Alcohol flies, literally, as these two firebrands combust. It’s more than the whiskey talking. Isobel Reed’s story has all the feels of Tessa Bailey’s and Ellie Hall’s books combined with the sexy cowboys of Maisey Yates. LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone County Series but can be read as a standalone, but why would you want to? In this small town, past heroes always stop by for a drink.
TRIGGER WARNING: LOVE SHOTS features a brooding hunk who will do anything to protect the spunky heroine from a dangerous ex who raised a hand to her.
EXCERPT:
Teddy stared at her so long she began to shift in her seat. His scrutiny was unnerving. She’d expected him to laugh, reminisce maybe, or at the very least crack a smile. He was doing none of those things. Instead, his eyes bore into her with such potency, she didn’t know where to look. Finally, she couldn’t take it anymore.
“What?”
He stayed quiet for what seemed like an eternity. Eventually, he managed to snap himself out of it. Shaking his head, he ignored her question and simply said, “Your turn.”
Did I miss something?
“Uh, okay. Fine. Biggest lie you’ve ever told?”
She watched his mind work as he contemplated her question. He did that thing he always did when he was unsure: he ran his hand over the top of his head, ruffling his short brown hair enough to make him look like he’d just woken up.
“Remember the day I left for the Navy, we had breakfast that morning?” He waited for her to nod. “You asked me if there was anything you could’ve done or said that would’ve changed my mind about joining up. I said no, but that was a lie.”
Summer’s breathing hitched. She remembered that day as if it were yesterday. The image of Teddy driving away, forever etched in her mind. She remembered asking him that question too. It was intended as a joke, even though a part of her was still hoping he’d change his mind.
Her heart pounded as she waited for him to continue. Suddenly she had to know the answer.
“Teddy …” She trailed off, realizing she had no clue what to say next.
“The truth?” He paused for a moment. “You. The answer was you.”
“What?” Her voice was just a whisper. He wasn’t making sense.
“If you asked me to stay, Summer … then I would’ve stayed. For you.”
Did he just say what I think he just said?
There was no playfulness in his tone. It was scarily serious. And back came that stare. She searched his features for a smile, a smirk, a lip twitch. Anything. But there was nothing there.
LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone Series. This book details the romance between Teddy and Summer, two friends who become more than friends. The dialogue is witty and the characters are likeable. I couldn't put it down. It's now available in ebook and print. While you can read it as a stand alone, you will enjoy it so much more with the rest of the Bluestone series. After all, the friends all crossover. It's like coming home!
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7JKX8K8
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/love-shots-12
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-shots-isobel-reed/1143619994
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6450062537
Blurb:
Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?
Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…
Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.
Grab hold of this sexy ‘friends to lovers’ romance as these opposites sizzle through the small town of Bluestone. Alcohol flies, literally, as these two firebrands combust. It’s more than the whiskey talking. Isobel Reed’s story has all the feels of Tessa Bailey’s and Ellie Hall’s books combined with the sexy cowboys of Maisey Yates. LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone County Series but can be read as a standalone, but why would you want to? In this small town, past heroes always stop by for a drink.
TRIGGER WARNING: LOVE SHOTS features a brooding hunk who will do anything to protect the spunky heroine from a dangerous ex who raised a hand to her.
EXCERPT:
Teddy stared at her so long she began to shift in her seat. His scrutiny was unnerving. She’d expected him to laugh, reminisce maybe, or at the very least crack a smile. He was doing none of those things. Instead, his eyes bore into her with such potency, she didn’t know where to look. Finally, she couldn’t take it anymore.
“What?”
He stayed quiet for what seemed like an eternity. Eventually, he managed to snap himself out of it. Shaking his head, he ignored her question and simply said, “Your turn.”
Did I miss something?
“Uh, okay. Fine. Biggest lie you’ve ever told?”
She watched his mind work as he contemplated her question. He did that thing he always did when he was unsure: he ran his hand over the top of his head, ruffling his short brown hair enough to make him look like he’d just woken up.
“Remember the day I left for the Navy, we had breakfast that morning?” He waited for her to nod. “You asked me if there was anything you could’ve done or said that would’ve changed my mind about joining up. I said no, but that was a lie.”
Summer’s breathing hitched. She remembered that day as if it were yesterday. The image of Teddy driving away, forever etched in her mind. She remembered asking him that question too. It was intended as a joke, even though a part of her was still hoping he’d change his mind.
Her heart pounded as she waited for him to continue. Suddenly she had to know the answer.
“Teddy …” She trailed off, realizing she had no clue what to say next.
“The truth?” He paused for a moment. “You. The answer was you.”
“What?” Her voice was just a whisper. He wasn’t making sense.
“If you asked me to stay, Summer … then I would’ve stayed. For you.”
Did he just say what I think he just said?
There was no playfulness in his tone. It was scarily serious. And back came that stare. She searched his features for a smile, a smirk, a lip twitch. Anything. But there was nothing there.
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Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
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Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
https://www.facebook.com/isobelreedbooks
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We often think about our old flames. With the advent of social media, it's pretty easy to get a glimpse of their life. Maybe it's your first love, or the prom date...have you ever reached out and tried to rekindle something?
I've had a relationship with my first boyfriend. Tracey was someone I have known all my life, from the first week of my life through the last day of his. The time we were boyfriend and girlfriend was such a small part of our life, our friendship was eternal. He and I spoke on the phone or through texts daily over the last few years of his life. He'd been there for me during some of the lowest times of my life.
In CHASING FAVORS, Jamie is asked to do a favor for her summer flame. She's happy with Malone but doesn't see anything wrong with helping a friend out. Right away...I can see some warning flags! What about you??
CHASING FAVORS is the 5th book in the Jamie Richmond Mystery series and it's filled with snappy dialogue and sass. The character of Jamie is... well, she's a redhead. That says enough. Not only does she get into trouble but she seems to love doing it. For fans of Janet Evanovich's books, Author Mark Love's Jamie Richmond series is a perfect fit! CHASING FAVORS is available now in Ebook and print!
Blurb:
Doing a favor for an old friend. What could possibly go wrong??
It was supposed to be one simple favor. Randy was the nice, charming guy who drew Jamie into a steamy romance, two years ago, during her vacation. Now he’s in town, nudging her curiosity with the request for some help. What could possibly go wrong?
Jamie’s skills as an investigative reporter made for a smooth transition to writing mysteries. And Randy’s request seemed harmless enough. Doing a favor for a friend is really no big deal. But things are rarely as they appear when Jamie starts digging. When she uncovers the answers for Randy, she’s faced with another request for a favor. Who knew she could be so popular? Now Jamie’s spending her time, chasing after favors.
While researching Randy’s situation, Jamie stumbles upon something that doesn’t seem quite right. Most people would just ignore it. Or chalk it up to a coincidence. But Jamie’s never been a believer in those. Sensing there is something more going on in the background, Jamie becomes determined to figure it out. And if she’s right, she intends on stopping the bad guys in their tracks.
CHASING FAVORS features the beautiful redhead whose nose for trouble has her stumbling into police business. Mark Love’s series is perfect for fans of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs or Diane Capri’s Michael Flint series, where solving a mystery and danger abound. Even though you can read Chasing Favors as a standalone, why would you? Especially when following Jamie through her romance and adventures will entertain you through the night.
EXCERPT:
“Malone, are you telling me that my efforts to elevate your heart rate aren’t sufficient to ensuring your good health?”
He chuckled and shook his head. “You know how to get my heart racing. But there are other aspects required for a full-body workout.”
“Maybe you need to rethink your routine,” I teased from the doorway.
He was sitting on the side of the bed about to reach for his tennis shoes. Now Malone flashed me a wicked smile. Before I could move, he lifted me off my feet.
“Malone!”
“Hold still. I’m going to do a set of curls with you horizontally across my arms.” He shifted his grip. One arm was beneath my knees. The other was under my shoulder blades.
“Don’t drop me!” I started to reach for his neck.
“Keep your arms at your sides, Jay.” He turned around now so that he was holding me over the bed.
Slowly he did a curl, rolling me in his arms as if his hands were reaching for his shoulders. On the third curl, Malone dipped his head and kissed my stomach through my shirt. Then he released me, dropping me onto the mattress from shoulder height. I bounced, laughing in delight.
“We’ve just created a new exercise.” He fell on the bed beside me.
“What are you going to call it?”
He gave it some thought. “Curling the vixen.”
“I’m a vixen?”
Malone nodded.
“Hope that’s one you’re only going to do at home.”
“Only with you, Jamie.” He gave me a kiss that got my heart racing, then slid off the bed. “I gotta run.”
“Sure, leave me all hot and bothered,” I muttered.
Malone grabbed his shoes and went out the door. “To be continued.”
“It damn well better be.”
I've had a relationship with my first boyfriend. Tracey was someone I have known all my life, from the first week of my life through the last day of his. The time we were boyfriend and girlfriend was such a small part of our life, our friendship was eternal. He and I spoke on the phone or through texts daily over the last few years of his life. He'd been there for me during some of the lowest times of my life.
In CHASING FAVORS, Jamie is asked to do a favor for her summer flame. She's happy with Malone but doesn't see anything wrong with helping a friend out. Right away...I can see some warning flags! What about you??
CHASING FAVORS is the 5th book in the Jamie Richmond Mystery series and it's filled with snappy dialogue and sass. The character of Jamie is... well, she's a redhead. That says enough. Not only does she get into trouble but she seems to love doing it. For fans of Janet Evanovich's books, Author Mark Love's Jamie Richmond series is a perfect fit! CHASING FAVORS is available now in Ebook and print!
Blurb:
Doing a favor for an old friend. What could possibly go wrong??
It was supposed to be one simple favor. Randy was the nice, charming guy who drew Jamie into a steamy romance, two years ago, during her vacation. Now he’s in town, nudging her curiosity with the request for some help. What could possibly go wrong?
Jamie’s skills as an investigative reporter made for a smooth transition to writing mysteries. And Randy’s request seemed harmless enough. Doing a favor for a friend is really no big deal. But things are rarely as they appear when Jamie starts digging. When she uncovers the answers for Randy, she’s faced with another request for a favor. Who knew she could be so popular? Now Jamie’s spending her time, chasing after favors.
While researching Randy’s situation, Jamie stumbles upon something that doesn’t seem quite right. Most people would just ignore it. Or chalk it up to a coincidence. But Jamie’s never been a believer in those. Sensing there is something more going on in the background, Jamie becomes determined to figure it out. And if she’s right, she intends on stopping the bad guys in their tracks.
CHASING FAVORS features the beautiful redhead whose nose for trouble has her stumbling into police business. Mark Love’s series is perfect for fans of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs or Diane Capri’s Michael Flint series, where solving a mystery and danger abound. Even though you can read Chasing Favors as a standalone, why would you? Especially when following Jamie through her romance and adventures will entertain you through the night.
EXCERPT:
“Malone, are you telling me that my efforts to elevate your heart rate aren’t sufficient to ensuring your good health?”
He chuckled and shook his head. “You know how to get my heart racing. But there are other aspects required for a full-body workout.”
“Maybe you need to rethink your routine,” I teased from the doorway.
He was sitting on the side of the bed about to reach for his tennis shoes. Now Malone flashed me a wicked smile. Before I could move, he lifted me off my feet.
“Malone!”
“Hold still. I’m going to do a set of curls with you horizontally across my arms.” He shifted his grip. One arm was beneath my knees. The other was under my shoulder blades.
“Don’t drop me!” I started to reach for his neck.
“Keep your arms at your sides, Jay.” He turned around now so that he was holding me over the bed.
Slowly he did a curl, rolling me in his arms as if his hands were reaching for his shoulders. On the third curl, Malone dipped his head and kissed my stomach through my shirt. Then he released me, dropping me onto the mattress from shoulder height. I bounced, laughing in delight.
“We’ve just created a new exercise.” He fell on the bed beside me.
“What are you going to call it?”
He gave it some thought. “Curling the vixen.”
“I’m a vixen?”
Malone nodded.
“Hope that’s one you’re only going to do at home.”
“Only with you, Jamie.” He gave me a kiss that got my heart racing, then slid off the bed. “I gotta run.”
“Sure, leave me all hot and bothered,” I muttered.
Malone grabbed his shoes and went out the door. “To be continued.”
“It damn well better be.”
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5ZW6XQF
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/chasing-favors
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chasing-favors-mark-love/1143532150
APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6449441859
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About the Author:
Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love honed his writing skills covering features and hard news. He is the author of the Jamie Richmond romance mysteries, Devious, Vanishing Act, Fleeing Beauty, and Chasing Favors, along with the novella Stealing Haven. His short story, Don’t Mess with the Gods, was written with Elle Nina Castle and included in the Magic & Mischief anthology. Love also writes the Jefferson Chene mystery series, WHY 319?, Your Turn to Die and The Wayward Path. Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, books, travel, cooking and exploring the great outdoors.
You can find him on the links below.
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https://motownmysteries.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkLoveAuthor
https://twitter.com/motownmysteries
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Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love honed his writing skills covering features and hard news. He is the author of the Jamie Richmond romance mysteries, Devious, Vanishing Act, Fleeing Beauty, and Chasing Favors, along with the novella Stealing Haven. His short story, Don’t Mess with the Gods, was written with Elle Nina Castle and included in the Magic & Mischief anthology. Love also writes the Jefferson Chene mystery series, WHY 319?, Your Turn to Die and The Wayward Path. Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, books, travel, cooking and exploring the great outdoors.
You can find him on the links below.
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I love animals... all animals. This will come as no shock to anyone who knows me. But I have a special place in my heart for dogs. All my life, I've had dogs around me. I even wanted to work with dogs for a while when I was a teen but knowing I'd have to go through all the animal biology which included dissection, it was too much for me.
Tossing a dog into a romance novel or movie is a sure way to entice me to want to read it or see it as long as the dog doesn't die. And I'm happy to say that in L.E. Wagensveld's latest romance- BREAKING PAST, the dog doesn't die but is in fact the sweetest pet! If that isn't the best endorsement for reading the book... you and I can't be friends!! just kidding!
Seriously, BREAKING PAST is a wonderful rom-com wrapped up in a small town, second chance romance. Readers get to dive into the Stevenson Family once more! BREAKING PAST is now up for preorder and will be available in ebook and print on Aug. 22nd. Don't miss your chance!!
Blurb:
River James tried to leave Cascade Creek more than once. Now she’s resigned herself to a life in the town where she grew up, and she’s happy, even if, sometimes, it feels as though something is missing.
When she meets Jake Maclean, it’s clear the man has his burdens, yet she can’t stop thinking about him. His shyness, talent, and kind heart endure Jake to River faster than she would have liked. She’s open to a future with Cascade Creek’s handsome interloper, but Jake is much more resistant. The question is, can she make him see, that he, and his future, are worth fighting for? Or will Jake successfully drown their chances of love in his past pain?
Jake Maclean loves his family. So, he knows they’re better off without him. When Jake moves to Cascade Creek to escape his past and the pain he’s caused, he isn’t looking for a new beginning. Living in the tiny town is supposed to be his penance, not a second chance.
It takes a feisty woman with eyes who look into his soul, a three-legged dog, and the unflagging support of his sister Carmen to help Jake shed the pain of his past. Will he be able to embrace his new life, and a chance at love? Or will the struggles of his past get the better of him, again?
There’s no better healer than love!
Breaking Past, the third book in the Stevenson Family stories, steals the reader’s heart with a sweet story about love and redemption. Jake holds his guilt close to his heart like a shield and River is the one woman who can rip that protection away. It can be read as a standalone but by reading all the books, you’ll find a deeper connection with the characters. Fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez will enjoy the heartwarming tale of Breaking Past.
Tossing a dog into a romance novel or movie is a sure way to entice me to want to read it or see it as long as the dog doesn't die. And I'm happy to say that in L.E. Wagensveld's latest romance- BREAKING PAST, the dog doesn't die but is in fact the sweetest pet! If that isn't the best endorsement for reading the book... you and I can't be friends!! just kidding!
Seriously, BREAKING PAST is a wonderful rom-com wrapped up in a small town, second chance romance. Readers get to dive into the Stevenson Family once more! BREAKING PAST is now up for preorder and will be available in ebook and print on Aug. 22nd. Don't miss your chance!!
Blurb:
River James tried to leave Cascade Creek more than once. Now she’s resigned herself to a life in the town where she grew up, and she’s happy, even if, sometimes, it feels as though something is missing.
When she meets Jake Maclean, it’s clear the man has his burdens, yet she can’t stop thinking about him. His shyness, talent, and kind heart endure Jake to River faster than she would have liked. She’s open to a future with Cascade Creek’s handsome interloper, but Jake is much more resistant. The question is, can she make him see, that he, and his future, are worth fighting for? Or will Jake successfully drown their chances of love in his past pain?
Jake Maclean loves his family. So, he knows they’re better off without him. When Jake moves to Cascade Creek to escape his past and the pain he’s caused, he isn’t looking for a new beginning. Living in the tiny town is supposed to be his penance, not a second chance.
It takes a feisty woman with eyes who look into his soul, a three-legged dog, and the unflagging support of his sister Carmen to help Jake shed the pain of his past. Will he be able to embrace his new life, and a chance at love? Or will the struggles of his past get the better of him, again?
There’s no better healer than love!
Breaking Past, the third book in the Stevenson Family stories, steals the reader’s heart with a sweet story about love and redemption. Jake holds his guilt close to his heart like a shield and River is the one woman who can rip that protection away. It can be read as a standalone but by reading all the books, you’ll find a deeper connection with the characters. Fans of Book Lovers by Emily Henry and Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez will enjoy the heartwarming tale of Breaking Past.
Preorder Your Copy and Don't Miss Any of the Stevenson Family Stories
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About the Author:
L. E. Wagensveld is the mother of four human children, four furry ones, and wife to her best friend and biggest supporter. Despite being outnumbered, L. E holds her own thanks to caffeine and good old-fashioned stubbornness.
For as long as L. E can remember, she's been a passionate wordsmith. From crafting poems about her pets as a child to the various piles of unfinished manuscripts sitting in her magic cloud, she has always found writing a necessity for her life. L. E loves helping others discover the words they are looking for to express themselves, and at work, they have dubbed her The Blurb Queen.
L. E's Stevenson Family novels focus on friendship, family, and love in a small town. L. E is an unashamed romance lover, a passion she attributes to her late maternal grandmother, who was rarely without a Harlequin novel close at hand. In her novels, L. E seeks to create an escape for her readers, a place to go when they need a smile or some warm and fuzzy feelings. L. E looks forward to a life full of words and sharing each story by story.
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L. E. Wagensveld is the mother of four human children, four furry ones, and wife to her best friend and biggest supporter. Despite being outnumbered, L. E holds her own thanks to caffeine and good old-fashioned stubbornness.
For as long as L. E can remember, she's been a passionate wordsmith. From crafting poems about her pets as a child to the various piles of unfinished manuscripts sitting in her magic cloud, she has always found writing a necessity for her life. L. E loves helping others discover the words they are looking for to express themselves, and at work, they have dubbed her The Blurb Queen.
L. E's Stevenson Family novels focus on friendship, family, and love in a small town. L. E is an unashamed romance lover, a passion she attributes to her late maternal grandmother, who was rarely without a Harlequin novel close at hand. In her novels, L. E seeks to create an escape for her readers, a place to go when they need a smile or some warm and fuzzy feelings. L. E looks forward to a life full of words and sharing each story by story.
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Violence. Even the word is ugly. We hear enough about it during the evening news each day but is there a place for it in our world? We talk about fighting back and standing up for ourselves. Is it okay to use violence if we are being noble? We believe that children should be protected and cherished, but what about when they aren't? Can we use violence on the perpetrators? And what about the people who are violent? Should we put them away?
The hero in Jennifer Raines' latest novel- Planting Hope- struggles with these questions. Kit Silverton is a man who knows all about violence. He's seen too much of it and is trying to turn his life around and the lives of the children in his research project. He believes that gardening can tame the wild beast inside him.
Planting Hope is an emotional romance which asks compelling questions and is filled with interesting secondary characters. Ms. Raines draws the reader into the story and forces them to think about their own lives and loves.
Now available in ebook and print, Planting Hope is a wonderful book and is a perfect read for the summer!! Be sure to get a copy today!!
Blurb:
Can digging and weeding, planting, and pruning equal love?
Nursing is Holly Cooper’s vocation, and her sanctuary, until she witnesses a murderous attack during emergency surgery. Her childhood fear of never belonging resurfaces. Untethered, she’s following music festivals down Australia’s eastern seaboard, sometimes working as a nurse, sometimes as a volunteer.
Reclusive gardener Christopher (Kit) Silverton needs a nurse for his half-finished research project: the therapeutic power of gardening. In plain English, can digging and weeding, planting, pruning, hacking, or any one of those activities help kids to heal after domestic violence? A survivor himself, he knows what it’s like to live with pain, guilt, and relationships that end in tears.
When Kit’s partner, and on-site nurse, is injured, she suggests her granddaughter, Holly Cooper, as a replacement. Holly has the qualifications, but Kit will need convincing that a pink and green haired free spirit has anything to offer the project.
As the garden develops, passion blooms between Holly and Kit. When security on the site is breached, Kit confronts his worst nightmare. Defending the kids and Holly proves his critics right—violence lives within him. Can Holly overcome her own doubts to prove he’s wrong?
Jennifer Raines’s books evoke the romance of Nora Roberts’ books but set in the sweeping Australian countryside. PLANTING HOPE proves that love can overcome demons and let our true self shine through. Don’t miss this story that blooms like a garden of hope.
EXCERPT:
She sat down and snagged a biscuit. “Tell me about the kids.”
“Didn’t Mona?”
“I know they’re all children where one parent, usually the father, attacked or killed the mother.” She sounded as unmoved as a court official reading out a charge sheet.
Did she have the faintest idea what violent death involved? Before Kit had escaped his bad-boy reputation, he’d seen a knife slicing into the soft flesh of a gang member. Seen it sliding along a bone, easy as filleting a fish. Watched blood spurting like a geezer and listened to screams die to a whimper. An obscene death. Bile scorched the back of his throat at her bohemian complacency.
“They are,” he said. “Sometimes they were present, other times not.” Kit remembered afternoons when he’d dragged his feet on the way home from school, afraid of what he’d find, and other days where he’d sped home, driven by an urgency he couldn’t explain to do something—anything. Some kids never got the chance to be free spirits. “Billy and Sophie were in the house. They had a secret place, in case their father broke the restraining order. In case help didn’t arrive in time. Their mother told them to hide when her ex-husband arrived.”
She nodded. “Billy gets his bravery from her. Strong protective instincts.”
Kit hadn’t anticipated perception from the vagabond.
The hero in Jennifer Raines' latest novel- Planting Hope- struggles with these questions. Kit Silverton is a man who knows all about violence. He's seen too much of it and is trying to turn his life around and the lives of the children in his research project. He believes that gardening can tame the wild beast inside him.
Planting Hope is an emotional romance which asks compelling questions and is filled with interesting secondary characters. Ms. Raines draws the reader into the story and forces them to think about their own lives and loves.
Now available in ebook and print, Planting Hope is a wonderful book and is a perfect read for the summer!! Be sure to get a copy today!!
Blurb:
Can digging and weeding, planting, and pruning equal love?
Nursing is Holly Cooper’s vocation, and her sanctuary, until she witnesses a murderous attack during emergency surgery. Her childhood fear of never belonging resurfaces. Untethered, she’s following music festivals down Australia’s eastern seaboard, sometimes working as a nurse, sometimes as a volunteer.
Reclusive gardener Christopher (Kit) Silverton needs a nurse for his half-finished research project: the therapeutic power of gardening. In plain English, can digging and weeding, planting, pruning, hacking, or any one of those activities help kids to heal after domestic violence? A survivor himself, he knows what it’s like to live with pain, guilt, and relationships that end in tears.
When Kit’s partner, and on-site nurse, is injured, she suggests her granddaughter, Holly Cooper, as a replacement. Holly has the qualifications, but Kit will need convincing that a pink and green haired free spirit has anything to offer the project.
As the garden develops, passion blooms between Holly and Kit. When security on the site is breached, Kit confronts his worst nightmare. Defending the kids and Holly proves his critics right—violence lives within him. Can Holly overcome her own doubts to prove he’s wrong?
Jennifer Raines’s books evoke the romance of Nora Roberts’ books but set in the sweeping Australian countryside. PLANTING HOPE proves that love can overcome demons and let our true self shine through. Don’t miss this story that blooms like a garden of hope.
EXCERPT:
She sat down and snagged a biscuit. “Tell me about the kids.”
“Didn’t Mona?”
“I know they’re all children where one parent, usually the father, attacked or killed the mother.” She sounded as unmoved as a court official reading out a charge sheet.
Did she have the faintest idea what violent death involved? Before Kit had escaped his bad-boy reputation, he’d seen a knife slicing into the soft flesh of a gang member. Seen it sliding along a bone, easy as filleting a fish. Watched blood spurting like a geezer and listened to screams die to a whimper. An obscene death. Bile scorched the back of his throat at her bohemian complacency.
“They are,” he said. “Sometimes they were present, other times not.” Kit remembered afternoons when he’d dragged his feet on the way home from school, afraid of what he’d find, and other days where he’d sped home, driven by an urgency he couldn’t explain to do something—anything. Some kids never got the chance to be free spirits. “Billy and Sophie were in the house. They had a secret place, in case their father broke the restraining order. In case help didn’t arrive in time. Their mother told them to hide when her ex-husband arrived.”
She nodded. “Billy gets his bravery from her. Strong protective instincts.”
Kit hadn’t anticipated perception from the vagabond.
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APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6448963861
Check out Jennifer Raines' other Contemporary Romances
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About the Author:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and e-books. Comfort food, she calls them, like vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years, but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017, 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn by Design). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking – anywhere. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and e-books. Comfort food, she calls them, like vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years, but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017, 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn by Design). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking – anywhere. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
You are friends. You can tell him anything and often do. But then something changes... now all you want to do is kiss him. Has this ever happened to you?
It has to me. My high school teachers liked us to sit in alphabetical order. The one guy who sat behind me in many of my classes was a cool guy, a good friend. We would laugh about the letters my college boyfriend would write. We'd commiserate over the Algebra 2 assignments. We even went to the prom as friends... but during that night something changed. We kissed.
Unfortunately it changed our relationship. No longer quite friends, we eventually went our separate ways, although I did reconnect with him as an adult and we are buds now. Have you ever been close with a friend?
Luckily for Summer and Teddy in LOVE SHOTS, their kiss sizzles and love explodes. Now up for Preorder, LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone series. This funny and sexy story is sure to become your new favorite. LOVE SHOTS releases on August 8th in ebook and print! Don't miss your chance to grab this story!
Blurb:
Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?
Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…
Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.
Grab hold of this sexy ‘friends to lovers’ romance as these opposites sizzle through the small town of Bluestone. Alcohol flies, literally, as these two firebrands combust. It’s more than the whiskey talking. Isobel Reed’s story has all the feels of Tessa Bailey’s and Ellie Hall’s books combined with the sexy cowboys of Maisey Yates. LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone County Series but can be read as a standalone, but why would you want to? In this small town, past heroes always stop by for a drink.
TRIGGER WARNING: LOVE SHOTS features a brooding hunk who will do anything to protect the spunky heroine from a dangerous ex who raised a hand to her.
It has to me. My high school teachers liked us to sit in alphabetical order. The one guy who sat behind me in many of my classes was a cool guy, a good friend. We would laugh about the letters my college boyfriend would write. We'd commiserate over the Algebra 2 assignments. We even went to the prom as friends... but during that night something changed. We kissed.
Unfortunately it changed our relationship. No longer quite friends, we eventually went our separate ways, although I did reconnect with him as an adult and we are buds now. Have you ever been close with a friend?
Luckily for Summer and Teddy in LOVE SHOTS, their kiss sizzles and love explodes. Now up for Preorder, LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone series. This funny and sexy story is sure to become your new favorite. LOVE SHOTS releases on August 8th in ebook and print! Don't miss your chance to grab this story!
Blurb:
Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?
Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…
Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.
Grab hold of this sexy ‘friends to lovers’ romance as these opposites sizzle through the small town of Bluestone. Alcohol flies, literally, as these two firebrands combust. It’s more than the whiskey talking. Isobel Reed’s story has all the feels of Tessa Bailey’s and Ellie Hall’s books combined with the sexy cowboys of Maisey Yates. LOVE SHOTS is the fourth book in the Bluestone County Series but can be read as a standalone, but why would you want to? In this small town, past heroes always stop by for a drink.
TRIGGER WARNING: LOVE SHOTS features a brooding hunk who will do anything to protect the spunky heroine from a dangerous ex who raised a hand to her.
PREORDER LINKS
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7JKX8K8
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APPLE: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6450062537
Don't Miss the rest of the Bluestone Series, Available Now!
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About the author:
Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
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Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
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Trina's Sacrifice is a wonderful tale of a father's love. While the main character featured on the cover is Trina, the story is told by her husband and showcases a father's love. Pou would do anything for his three daughters. They have been on the run, trying to remain safe. Each chose their own fate and have finally been reunited. Now Pou must share with his daughters the truth about their mother.
My father is an amazing man. He's faced some tough times but has taught his daughters so much about being independent and strong. While I was reading Trina's Sacrifice, I thought of my own father and what his life was like in comparison. It brought a deeper emotional connection with the story.
Trina's Sacrifice is available now in ebook and paperback. It's a gripping emotional paranormal romance sure to entice fans of Carrie Ann Ryan's shifter romances.
Blurb:
A chieftain’s forsaken daughter….
Trina Huxford knows the old stories: wolf takes swan, wolf kills swan. When her beloved older sister is taken by a wolf, she fears the pattern will play out again, but her father’s inaction stuns her. After all, the tribe needs Margot to seal the alliance between the Kaqtukaq and Whakamanu warriors. If he won’t save her sister, then Trina will. Her only ally? A young warrior whose quiet strength and gentle spirit both soothe and entice her.
An outcast craving acceptance….
Pou Ngata has spent years battling against his family’s tarnished lineage, so the Tane’s invitation to join him and his chosen warriors in Windsor comes as an honor and a shock. The problem? The bride intended for his cousin is missing, and the Tane has forbidden them to interfere. Refusing means losing any goodwill he’s gained, but Pou can’t stand by. Especially when Trina might be her sister’s replacement.
Two hearts bound by lies….
As Trina and Pou piece together the truth behind Margot’s disappearance, they can only trust each other. Lies and betrayal culminate in a battle that threatens their fledgling relationship. But there are greater dangers than the Windsor wolves, and Pou and Trina will need more than love to survive.
How can the truth set them free if it destroys everything they know?
TRINA’S SACRIFICE is the final installment of the Solstice Quartet, but in order to find the answers Ember, Amy and Dia seek, they must go back to the past and find the mystery surrounding their parents’ romance. The story their father shares could shatter the beautiful memories they have of their dead mother and change the way they look at their father. TRINA’S SACRIFICE and the Solstice Quartet is the perfect read for fans of Carrie Ann Ryan’s Wolf shifter series or Elizabeth Briggs’ Zodiac Wolf series. While each story can be read on its own, you will want to grab them all and dive into the unique Maori culture and the mystery that sent the three daughters running for their lives.
EXCERPT:
Taking a deep breath, Pou covered her slender hand with his and savored the silkiness of her cool skin. She stared at him from beneath dark, wet lashes but didn’t pull away. Perhaps she needed the comfort more than she let on. "I'm sorry. I have four sisters. If anything happened to one of them, I would burn down the world to get her back."
She turned her attention from him back to the pond. Her hand stayed in his, and she rested her chin on the other. His pulse thundered in his ears. Did she hear his heart? What just touching her hand did to him?
“Can I ask you something?” she asked after a while.
“Anything,” he replied on a breath.
Facing him, she met his gaze. So far, none of the Kaqtukaq had made eye contact with him. Of course, she’d be the one. “At the river during the Solstice, why were you staring at me?”
The memory flashed across his vision again. Her stunning plumage like raw stone, the way she shimmered like molten gold beneath the glow of Matariki, as if the Seven Sisters themselves demanded he see Trina in all her glory. Then the following morning, she glowed in the hazy light like a beacon, flaxen hair damp against light brown skin, yellow eyes searching. Always searching. Something in her had called to him and continued to.
“Why wouldn’t I?” he said. “Because you’re beautiful.”
My father is an amazing man. He's faced some tough times but has taught his daughters so much about being independent and strong. While I was reading Trina's Sacrifice, I thought of my own father and what his life was like in comparison. It brought a deeper emotional connection with the story.
Trina's Sacrifice is available now in ebook and paperback. It's a gripping emotional paranormal romance sure to entice fans of Carrie Ann Ryan's shifter romances.
Blurb:
A chieftain’s forsaken daughter….
Trina Huxford knows the old stories: wolf takes swan, wolf kills swan. When her beloved older sister is taken by a wolf, she fears the pattern will play out again, but her father’s inaction stuns her. After all, the tribe needs Margot to seal the alliance between the Kaqtukaq and Whakamanu warriors. If he won’t save her sister, then Trina will. Her only ally? A young warrior whose quiet strength and gentle spirit both soothe and entice her.
An outcast craving acceptance….
Pou Ngata has spent years battling against his family’s tarnished lineage, so the Tane’s invitation to join him and his chosen warriors in Windsor comes as an honor and a shock. The problem? The bride intended for his cousin is missing, and the Tane has forbidden them to interfere. Refusing means losing any goodwill he’s gained, but Pou can’t stand by. Especially when Trina might be her sister’s replacement.
Two hearts bound by lies….
As Trina and Pou piece together the truth behind Margot’s disappearance, they can only trust each other. Lies and betrayal culminate in a battle that threatens their fledgling relationship. But there are greater dangers than the Windsor wolves, and Pou and Trina will need more than love to survive.
How can the truth set them free if it destroys everything they know?
TRINA’S SACRIFICE is the final installment of the Solstice Quartet, but in order to find the answers Ember, Amy and Dia seek, they must go back to the past and find the mystery surrounding their parents’ romance. The story their father shares could shatter the beautiful memories they have of their dead mother and change the way they look at their father. TRINA’S SACRIFICE and the Solstice Quartet is the perfect read for fans of Carrie Ann Ryan’s Wolf shifter series or Elizabeth Briggs’ Zodiac Wolf series. While each story can be read on its own, you will want to grab them all and dive into the unique Maori culture and the mystery that sent the three daughters running for their lives.
EXCERPT:
Taking a deep breath, Pou covered her slender hand with his and savored the silkiness of her cool skin. She stared at him from beneath dark, wet lashes but didn’t pull away. Perhaps she needed the comfort more than she let on. "I'm sorry. I have four sisters. If anything happened to one of them, I would burn down the world to get her back."
She turned her attention from him back to the pond. Her hand stayed in his, and she rested her chin on the other. His pulse thundered in his ears. Did she hear his heart? What just touching her hand did to him?
“Can I ask you something?” she asked after a while.
“Anything,” he replied on a breath.
Facing him, she met his gaze. So far, none of the Kaqtukaq had made eye contact with him. Of course, she’d be the one. “At the river during the Solstice, why were you staring at me?”
The memory flashed across his vision again. Her stunning plumage like raw stone, the way she shimmered like molten gold beneath the glow of Matariki, as if the Seven Sisters themselves demanded he see Trina in all her glory. Then the following morning, she glowed in the hazy light like a beacon, flaxen hair damp against light brown skin, yellow eyes searching. Always searching. Something in her had called to him and continued to.
“Why wouldn’t I?” he said. “Because you’re beautiful.”
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About the Author:
Catherine Peace has been telling stories for as long as she could remember. She often blames two things for her forays into speculative fiction—Syfy (when it was SciFi) channel Sundays with her dad and The Island of Dr. Moreau by HG Wells. She graduated in 2008 from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in English and is still chasing the dream of being super rich and famous, mostly so she can sit around in her PJs all day and write stories.
Catherine currently lives on a farm in South Carolina. E-I-E-I-O.
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Catherine Peace has been telling stories for as long as she could remember. She often blames two things for her forays into speculative fiction—Syfy (when it was SciFi) channel Sundays with her dad and The Island of Dr. Moreau by HG Wells. She graduated in 2008 from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in English and is still chasing the dream of being super rich and famous, mostly so she can sit around in her PJs all day and write stories.
Catherine currently lives on a farm in South Carolina. E-I-E-I-O.
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Have you ever run into an old boyfriend? How do you handle it? Does how you act depend on how the relationship ended?
With Facebook, I have been in contact with ex's a few times. Mostly, it has been good, although a little awkward. My first boyfriend and I were really good friends and spoke often. But then my relationship with him was different.
Poor Jamie Richmond, she's been approached by an "old friend" who wants her to do a favor. But this favor might be more dangerous than expected. CHASING FAVORS is now available for preorder. It will be released on July 25th. Don't forget to get your preorder today!
Blurb:
Doing a favor for an old friend. What could possibly go wrong??
It was supposed to be one simple favor. Randy was the nice, charming guy who drew Jamie into a steamy romance, two years ago, during her vacation. Now he’s in town, nudging her curiosity with the request for some help. What could possibly go wrong?
Jamie’s skills as an investigative reporter made for a smooth transition to writing mysteries. And Randy’s request seemed harmless enough. Doing a favor for a friend is really no big deal. But things are rarely as they appear when Jamie starts digging. When she uncovers the answers for Randy, she’s faced with another request for a favor. Who knew she could be so popular? Now Jamie’s spending her time, chasing after favors.
While researching Randy’s situation, Jamie stumbles upon something that doesn’t seem quite right. Most people would just ignore it. Or chalk it up to a coincidence. But Jamie’s never been a believer in those. Sensing there is something more going on in the background, Jamie becomes determined to figure it out. And if she’s right, she intends on stopping the bad guys in their tracks.
CHASING FAVORS features the beautiful redhead whose nose for trouble has her stumbling into police business. Mark Love’s series is perfect for fans of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs or Diane Capri’s Michael Flint series, where solving a mystery and danger abound. Even though you can read Chasing Favors as a standalone, why would you? Especially when following Jamie through her romance and adventures will entertain you through the night.
With Facebook, I have been in contact with ex's a few times. Mostly, it has been good, although a little awkward. My first boyfriend and I were really good friends and spoke often. But then my relationship with him was different.
Poor Jamie Richmond, she's been approached by an "old friend" who wants her to do a favor. But this favor might be more dangerous than expected. CHASING FAVORS is now available for preorder. It will be released on July 25th. Don't forget to get your preorder today!
Blurb:
Doing a favor for an old friend. What could possibly go wrong??
It was supposed to be one simple favor. Randy was the nice, charming guy who drew Jamie into a steamy romance, two years ago, during her vacation. Now he’s in town, nudging her curiosity with the request for some help. What could possibly go wrong?
Jamie’s skills as an investigative reporter made for a smooth transition to writing mysteries. And Randy’s request seemed harmless enough. Doing a favor for a friend is really no big deal. But things are rarely as they appear when Jamie starts digging. When she uncovers the answers for Randy, she’s faced with another request for a favor. Who knew she could be so popular? Now Jamie’s spending her time, chasing after favors.
While researching Randy’s situation, Jamie stumbles upon something that doesn’t seem quite right. Most people would just ignore it. Or chalk it up to a coincidence. But Jamie’s never been a believer in those. Sensing there is something more going on in the background, Jamie becomes determined to figure it out. And if she’s right, she intends on stopping the bad guys in their tracks.
CHASING FAVORS features the beautiful redhead whose nose for trouble has her stumbling into police business. Mark Love’s series is perfect for fans of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs or Diane Capri’s Michael Flint series, where solving a mystery and danger abound. Even though you can read Chasing Favors as a standalone, why would you? Especially when following Jamie through her romance and adventures will entertain you through the night.
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Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love honed his writing skills covering features and hard news. He is the author of the Jamie Richmond romance mysteries, Devious, Vanishing Act, Fleeing Beauty, and Chasing Favors, along with the novella Stealing Haven. His short story, Don’t Mess with the Gods, was written with Elle Nina Castle and included in the Magic & Mischief anthology. Love also writes the Jefferson Chene mystery series, WHY 319?, Your Turn to Die and The Wayward Path. Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, books, travel, cooking and exploring the great outdoors.
You can find him on the links below.
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https://motownmysteries.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkLoveAuthor
https://twitter.com/motownmysteries
https://www.instagram.com/motownmysteries
Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love honed his writing skills covering features and hard news. He is the author of the Jamie Richmond romance mysteries, Devious, Vanishing Act, Fleeing Beauty, and Chasing Favors, along with the novella Stealing Haven. His short story, Don’t Mess with the Gods, was written with Elle Nina Castle and included in the Magic & Mischief anthology. Love also writes the Jefferson Chene mystery series, WHY 319?, Your Turn to Die and The Wayward Path. Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, books, travel, cooking and exploring the great outdoors.
You can find him on the links below.
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B009P7HVZQ
https://motownmysteries.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkLoveAuthor
https://twitter.com/motownmysteries
https://www.instagram.com/motownmysteries
BLURB:
Welcome back to Buckeye Falls, Ohio!
Does this small town mayor have the political savvy to negotiate his way back into his wife’s heart?
From the outside, Mayor Anthony Snyder and his wife Natalie have it all. Adorable children, a lovely home, and a never-ending supply of free food from the local diner. But behind closed doors, this duo struggles to stay connected. The sparkle they show Buckeye Falls has turned a little dull on the home front.
Over the last decade, things became hectic in the Snyder household. Anthony was elected to office, following in his father’s footsteps. Unfortunately, he’s reminded regularly that these are big shoes to fill. Being the best mayor takes a lot of time—time he’s not spending with his family.
Natalie prides herself on being everything to everyone, but the job of a wife hasn’t been smooth sailing. Wrapped up in her own growing business and their kids’ activities, her time with Anthony has dwindled faster than her secret stash of Halloween candy. Natalie longs for quality time with the man she loves, but it never seems to be in the cards.
A chance to visit their family lake house promises a week away from it all, but can these two reconnect when there’s no distractions? Or is it time for these high achievers to admit that love might be the one thing they can’t master?
With a little help from the residents of Buckeye Falls, this power couple will find their way back to happily ever after.
Falling Again is the third book in the Buckeye Falls series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone read. Featuring similar marriage conflicts as in Lyssa Kay Adams’ The Bromance Book Club and the small-town romance of Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series, fans will love this second chance love story. After all, who doesn’t deserve to fall in love again?
Natalie quotes:
“Anthony saw me topless, and vice versa, for the first time in ages yesterday.”
Ginny raised an eyebrow. “Isn’t that a good thing?”
“It would be if we’d done anything about it. Both times we were cleaning up after the kids and didn’t even acknowledge it happened. Or I guess that it didn’t happen.”
Ginny paused, clearly unsure how to continue. “Has it been a while since you two—” she swirled her mug in the air, gesturing for Natalie to finish the sentence. Apparently, her friend wasn’t going easy on her this morning.
“Had sex? Yes. It’s been a while. It’s been so long that I don’t even remember the basic mechanics of the deed. And don’t even ask me when it was. Sometime between Otis’s conception and last Thursday.” Natalie sank back in her chair and groaned. “This is bad.”
*
Placing her hand over his mouth to shut him up, Natalie shook her head. “Stop that. You are a wonderful husband and father. Just because we hit a rough patch doesn’t mean all the ways you love us don’t shine through.” Beneath her hand, Anthony sighed. He sounded so defeated; she wanted to wrap him in a blanket and hide him from the world. “I’ve made some mistakes too. You’re not allowed to play the blame game alone. It’s a two-player game.” Lowering her hand, she saw a little smirk cross Anthony’s face before he sighed again.
“You’re letting me off too easily, Nat.”
“I don’t think so. I’m trying to give you some grace. I think we both deserve a little of that, don’t you?”
*
“Thank you,” Anthony breathed.
Natalie frowned. “For what?”
“For all of this. For listening, for not running away.”
Natalie snorted. “I would never run away. Even when I’m exhausted and frustrated, I always want to come home. It never occurred to me to run away.” Anthony flashed her a weak smile before pulling her into a crushing embrace. Since they’d arrived on the island, his hugs were bordering on bear traps, like he was afraid she’d slip away. Reiterating her point, Natalie added, “I’m not going anywhere.”
For a moment neither of them moved. Anthony’s face showed a myriad of emotions that Natalie couldn’t decipher, but she knew he would share when he was ready. He’d already shared so much. Slowly his grip on her loosened and he eased back. “I want to make this work. I don’t know how, but I need us to figure this out.”
Natalie nodded, turning to refill her coffee. She probably could use something stronger, but caffeine would at least keep them talking. “So let’s figure it out.” Her tone was sharp, much like when she scolded the kids or chastised a work vendor. “We are two type-A people, and I think it’s high time we acted like it and found a solution.”
Welcome back to Buckeye Falls, Ohio!
Does this small town mayor have the political savvy to negotiate his way back into his wife’s heart?
From the outside, Mayor Anthony Snyder and his wife Natalie have it all. Adorable children, a lovely home, and a never-ending supply of free food from the local diner. But behind closed doors, this duo struggles to stay connected. The sparkle they show Buckeye Falls has turned a little dull on the home front.
Over the last decade, things became hectic in the Snyder household. Anthony was elected to office, following in his father’s footsteps. Unfortunately, he’s reminded regularly that these are big shoes to fill. Being the best mayor takes a lot of time—time he’s not spending with his family.
Natalie prides herself on being everything to everyone, but the job of a wife hasn’t been smooth sailing. Wrapped up in her own growing business and their kids’ activities, her time with Anthony has dwindled faster than her secret stash of Halloween candy. Natalie longs for quality time with the man she loves, but it never seems to be in the cards.
A chance to visit their family lake house promises a week away from it all, but can these two reconnect when there’s no distractions? Or is it time for these high achievers to admit that love might be the one thing they can’t master?
With a little help from the residents of Buckeye Falls, this power couple will find their way back to happily ever after.
Falling Again is the third book in the Buckeye Falls series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone read. Featuring similar marriage conflicts as in Lyssa Kay Adams’ The Bromance Book Club and the small-town romance of Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series, fans will love this second chance love story. After all, who doesn’t deserve to fall in love again?
Natalie quotes:
“Anthony saw me topless, and vice versa, for the first time in ages yesterday.”
Ginny raised an eyebrow. “Isn’t that a good thing?”
“It would be if we’d done anything about it. Both times we were cleaning up after the kids and didn’t even acknowledge it happened. Or I guess that it didn’t happen.”
Ginny paused, clearly unsure how to continue. “Has it been a while since you two—” she swirled her mug in the air, gesturing for Natalie to finish the sentence. Apparently, her friend wasn’t going easy on her this morning.
“Had sex? Yes. It’s been a while. It’s been so long that I don’t even remember the basic mechanics of the deed. And don’t even ask me when it was. Sometime between Otis’s conception and last Thursday.” Natalie sank back in her chair and groaned. “This is bad.”
*
Placing her hand over his mouth to shut him up, Natalie shook her head. “Stop that. You are a wonderful husband and father. Just because we hit a rough patch doesn’t mean all the ways you love us don’t shine through.” Beneath her hand, Anthony sighed. He sounded so defeated; she wanted to wrap him in a blanket and hide him from the world. “I’ve made some mistakes too. You’re not allowed to play the blame game alone. It’s a two-player game.” Lowering her hand, she saw a little smirk cross Anthony’s face before he sighed again.
“You’re letting me off too easily, Nat.”
“I don’t think so. I’m trying to give you some grace. I think we both deserve a little of that, don’t you?”
*
“Thank you,” Anthony breathed.
Natalie frowned. “For what?”
“For all of this. For listening, for not running away.”
Natalie snorted. “I would never run away. Even when I’m exhausted and frustrated, I always want to come home. It never occurred to me to run away.” Anthony flashed her a weak smile before pulling her into a crushing embrace. Since they’d arrived on the island, his hugs were bordering on bear traps, like he was afraid she’d slip away. Reiterating her point, Natalie added, “I’m not going anywhere.”
For a moment neither of them moved. Anthony’s face showed a myriad of emotions that Natalie couldn’t decipher, but she knew he would share when he was ready. He’d already shared so much. Slowly his grip on her loosened and he eased back. “I want to make this work. I don’t know how, but I need us to figure this out.”
Natalie nodded, turning to refill her coffee. She probably could use something stronger, but caffeine would at least keep them talking. “So let’s figure it out.” Her tone was sharp, much like when she scolded the kids or chastised a work vendor. “We are two type-A people, and I think it’s high time we acted like it and found a solution.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
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Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
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Romance novels are about love. But are they about hope? Not usually but I have one just for those people who love an upbeat romance about making a difference in the world.
PLANTING HOPE by Jennifer Raines tells the tale of a romance that begins with a seed. The two characters meet by chance when the heroine's family is unable to participate in the local healing garden. This is important to their family. Hope blossoms into love and this romance has a strong message that is sure to resonate with everyone. Now available for preorder- PLANTING HOPE is available in ebook and print. Don't miss this heartwarming novel!
Blurb:
Can digging and weeding, planting, and pruning equal love?
Nursing is Holly Cooper’s vocation, and her sanctuary, until she witnesses a murderous attack during emergency surgery. Her childhood fear of never belonging resurfaces. Untethered, she’s following music festivals down Australia’s eastern seaboard, sometimes working as a nurse, sometimes as a volunteer.
Reclusive gardener Christopher (Kit) Silverton needs a nurse for his half-finished research project: the therapeutic power of gardening. In plain English, can digging and weeding, planting, pruning, hacking, or any one of those activities help kids to heal after domestic violence? A survivor himself, he knows what it’s like to live with pain, guilt, and relationships that end in tears.
When Kit’s partner, and on-site nurse, is injured, she suggests her granddaughter, Holly Cooper, as a replacement. Holly has the qualifications, but Kit will need convincing that a pink and green haired free spirit has anything to offer the project.
As the garden develops, passion blooms between Holly and Kit. When security on the site is breached, Kit confronts his worst nightmare. Defending the kids and Holly proves his critics right—violence lives within him. Can Holly overcome her own doubts to prove he’s wrong?
Jennifer Raines’s books evoke the romance of Nora Roberts’ books but set in the sweeping Australian countryside. PLANTING HOPE proves that love can overcome demons and let our true self shine through. Don’t miss this story that blooms like a garden of hope.
PLANTING HOPE by Jennifer Raines tells the tale of a romance that begins with a seed. The two characters meet by chance when the heroine's family is unable to participate in the local healing garden. This is important to their family. Hope blossoms into love and this romance has a strong message that is sure to resonate with everyone. Now available for preorder- PLANTING HOPE is available in ebook and print. Don't miss this heartwarming novel!
Blurb:
Can digging and weeding, planting, and pruning equal love?
Nursing is Holly Cooper’s vocation, and her sanctuary, until she witnesses a murderous attack during emergency surgery. Her childhood fear of never belonging resurfaces. Untethered, she’s following music festivals down Australia’s eastern seaboard, sometimes working as a nurse, sometimes as a volunteer.
Reclusive gardener Christopher (Kit) Silverton needs a nurse for his half-finished research project: the therapeutic power of gardening. In plain English, can digging and weeding, planting, pruning, hacking, or any one of those activities help kids to heal after domestic violence? A survivor himself, he knows what it’s like to live with pain, guilt, and relationships that end in tears.
When Kit’s partner, and on-site nurse, is injured, she suggests her granddaughter, Holly Cooper, as a replacement. Holly has the qualifications, but Kit will need convincing that a pink and green haired free spirit has anything to offer the project.
As the garden develops, passion blooms between Holly and Kit. When security on the site is breached, Kit confronts his worst nightmare. Defending the kids and Holly proves his critics right—violence lives within him. Can Holly overcome her own doubts to prove he’s wrong?
Jennifer Raines’s books evoke the romance of Nora Roberts’ books but set in the sweeping Australian countryside. PLANTING HOPE proves that love can overcome demons and let our true self shine through. Don’t miss this story that blooms like a garden of hope.
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Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and e-books. Comfort food, she calls them, like vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years, but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017, 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn by Design). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking – anywhere. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a personal treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and e-books. Comfort food, she calls them, like vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years, but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017, 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn by Design). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking – anywhere. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Melissa Keir
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