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FREE on Amazon March 25th - 29th Wilbur was used to going to his college formals alone. He thought the Halloween Ball would be no different. He’s amazed when a beautiful girl in a Victorian costume displays an interest in him and even more amazed to find himself alone with her on one of the campus nature trails. What Wilbur doesn’t realize is that another woman has her eye on him too. The White Lady returns every Halloween to take revenge on the men of the campus for her brutal murder. She has chosen Wilbur as her next victim. Amazon Buy Link 
Do you like sizzling, steamy books? Hijacked is perfect for you!  Hijacked by Sidde Lee Tate
Book Two in The Night Series Will an unexpected encounter leave Sharon's heart hijacked? When Sharon Blake meets Kyle Phillips her first instinct is to simply seek the pleasure she's certain he can give her. But surprisingly, she feels a strong connection with him, something she's never experienced before, and that conflicts with everything she's always believed—sex is sex and nothing more. The last woman Kyle trusted with his heart betrayed him, and he has no interest in getting involved with anyone. There's only one problem—now that he's met Sharon, he craves her touch, her laughter, the look in her eyes when he pulls her near. Kyle and Sharon soon realize that being apart isn't an option. Someone else, though, has different plans for Kyle, and Sharon is left questioning everything he's told her. Kyle tries to explain, to make things right again, but Sharon doesn't know if she can trust him, and her instinct is to walk away now before her heart is bruised even further. Content Warning: strong language and graphic sex Excerpt: The small blonde waitress placed a third beer on the table in front of him. Her breasts were at eye level, nipples looking tight as stones poked at the thin material of her top. The first time Kyle saw her behind the bar he knew she would be hard to forget. Lucky for him, she was his server. "Two-fifty," she said, smiling. "Are you gonna drink those?" She pointed to the full bottles in front of him. "Waiting for some friends. Check back with me in a few minutes." He handed her a five dollar bill. "Keep the change." "Thanks." Her chest swelled, perfect mounds inches from his face. The light blue v-neck, lace top she wore was held up by thin straps. It was cut low, giving him a peek at what lie beneath. As she turned and sauntered to the bar, he couldn't help but stare. She propped her elbows on the countertop and leaned over. Her round butt in the air had him practically salivating, and no matter how hard he tried, his eyes would only divert for a second before finding their way back to her. He watched as the bartender handed her a shot and she tossed it back. As if she sensed him gawking, the waitress turned her head, propping her chin on her shoulder, and grinned. Leaving the bar, she walked straight over to him, taking a seat in the chair next to his as though it were hers all along. "Why are you watching me?" she asked matter-of-factly, which made him cough in surprise. Was it that obvious? "You ordered at the bar first, right?" "I…um," he stuttered and gave up on an explanation. She smiled again, most likely at catching him off guard. He decided drinking the beer in front of him wouldn't be a bad idea and grabbed one of the bottles, chugged half, and sat it down. He eyed her with curiosity and pressed his sweating palms against his jeans. Say something! "How long have you been here?" She arched her left eyebrow. "You mean as in, tonight?" "Working here, as in days, weeks, months, years." "A few weeks." She crossed one leg over the other, hiking the already short, black skirt up her thigh, exposing more of her silky skin. Her eyes narrowed. "I'm on my break." "And you chose to spend it with me?" She shrugged her right shoulder and picked up a pack of cigarettes from the table he hadn't noticed her put there when she sat. She lit one, the flame from the lighter making it possible for him to notice her eyes had a green tint to them. "Your table is empty." He playfully scoffed, amused at her excuse. There were at least six unoccupied tables in the room. "When does the band start?" She looked down at her watch. Silver with rhinestones, it fit loose like a bracelet. "In about an hour. They start at ten. What's your name?" He drank another quarter of the beer. "Kyle Phillips. You?" "Sharon Blake." She reached up and pulled her long hair from the back of her neck and let it fall. "Is this your first time here? I've never seen you around. Are you from Pineville?" Kyle cleared his throat. She was making observations, asking questions. He'd been divorced for three months, but this was his first time at a bar since meeting his ex-wife nine years ago, and he wasn't certain if he should explain his situation—a fresh divorcé. He decided to go with direct answers. "I live about three miles outside of town. And no, I don't get out much." "Huh." She tugged on the cigarette and then snuffed the rest of it out in an ashtray at the center of the table. "I'm trying to quit." "Six years smoke free for me. It was one of the hardest things I've done." She eyed him carefully. "Are you meeting someone?" "A friend. He should be here any time." Kyle peeled his gaze from her and scanned the growing crowd through the dimly lit room, suddenly hoping his friend didn't show for a while. He gulped more beer. "How long are you on break?" "I've got a few minutes." Her eyes moved over him and he wondered how evident it was that he wanted to taste her skin. "Why do you ask?" "I thought I might get you something to drink. But then, if you work here—" "My drinks are free." She laughed and reached for his stash of untouched beer. "Do you mind?" The waitress…Sharon…didn't wait for an answer before popping the top and taking a sip. "Kyle Phillips, I need your help." Buy Links: Beachwalk Press Amazon Barnes & Noble ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ About the Author: Sidda Lee Tate has spent most of her life creating stories. Writing is one of her great loves, with romance and eroticism being her specialties. Whether her words make readers cry or laugh or just downright hot, she is proud to take people on a journey with her characters. Sidda Lee lives in a small town in Arkansas with her husband and son. Author Links: Site Facebook Twitter With the economy's downturn, I'm very fortunate to have a full-time job that recognizes the hard work and dedication that I put into it. My job is a very demanding one. I work a full week, often arriving at work by 7:30 and don't leave until 4:30 or 5:00. As an elementary teacher, I keep in touch with my families and do everything I can to individualize my students' education to best suit their needs. While I spend over 8 hours a day at work, my job doesn't end when I leave school. This past weekend, we had a major fundraiser for my school. The night was magical and certainly fun-filled as I was able to visit with former students' parents and my co-workers. But I have to tell you, it's the coworkers that make my job, less of a job and more of a passion. These people are a wonderful group to have at your back. Just look at the picture....wouldn't you want us caring for your children? :) 
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The Fallen Stars is a wonderful story that continues the adventures of Kellen St. James and his love, the goddess Calienta. Here's the exciting trailer! We are very excited today to host the trailer for Stephanie Keyes' second book, The Fallen Stars. Read on for more information about the trailer and the book! The TrailerThe Fallen Stars from Stephanie Keyes on Vimeo.  The BookWhen all is lost, he will have to make the ultimate decision. Kellen St. James was just your average seventeen-year-old prodigy, until he eighty-sixed the Lord of Faerie and proposed to the Celtic Goddess, Calienta. But then everything in Kellen’s life gets turned upside-down when he and Cali end up on the run from a seriously irritated group of faeries. The worst part? They have zero idea why they’re being hunted. Suddenly, Kellen is stuck in the middle of another prophecy that foresees him turning away from Calienta and embracing the dark. He’ll be forced to take sides in a struggle to claim his birthright, while discovering secrets about his father’s past. Meanwhile, his passion for Cali grows stronger, even as the prophecy threatens to tear them apart. In the end, will Kellen and Cali survive the fates? When the ultimate power is within reach, which side will he choose?GiveawayThere is a great giveaway happening for this event! Check out what you can win.
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 The Best of Both Worlds by Emily Woods Book 2 in the Rags to Riches Series A choice between two men? If only it were that simple. Melissa Morgan seems to have it all…her modeling career is taking off and she's engaged to one of the most eligible bachelors in London. But when she finds Jonathan cheating on her again, Melissa finds solace in the arms of Riley, a sexy bar owner trying to recover from the heartbreak of his last relationship. Melissa shouldn't even want Riley, but she can't seem to stay away, especially when she finds in him everything that's missing in her relationship with Jonathan. Melissa knows she has to make a hard choice, and when it comes to choosing between the life she's always wanted and the man she's falling in love with, she might find out that she can't have the best of both worlds. Content Warning: explicit sex and strong language Excerpt: "Hold on," Riley shouted through the door as he undid the bolts. He opened the door wide. Oh! It was her. He blinked, wondering if his eyes were deceiving him. Nope, she was still there. What could she want? "Hi." Melissa smiled nervously. She was truly breathtaking. Her red curls were scooped back into a messy bun. Dark skinny jeans and heels accentuated her long, long legs and he could see a hint of her bra underneath her tight t-shirt. Damn! How did she do it? He could feel himself becoming aroused right then and there. "What can I do for you?" he asked, wondering why she was back at the bar. He tried not to get excited, in both senses of the word. She might have just forgotten something last night. "Can I come in? Or are we going to do this on the doorstep?" Melissa laughed nervously. Do what? he wondered, but he stepped aside to let her in without question. He couldn't help but glance down at her behind as she walked past him. It was mighty fine, but he felt so guilty for checking her out. She was engaged for God's sake! To one of the richest bachelors in London, no less. She wasn't for him. He took a deep breath and followed her into the bar. "I wanted to thank you for last night," Melissa said as she turned to him. He could smell her sweet perfume. It was like heaven. "Oh, okay." That sounded like something she could easily have done on the doorstep. "I, um…also wanted to apologize for…you know." Melissa was blushing. It was an endearing sight. Riley remembered her trying to kiss him and his reaction. "It's all right. I won't be telling anybody about it, if that's what you're worried about." Riley understood now, she was there covering her tracks, worried that the story about the hot, young model coming on to the barman would get out. Like he was thinking earlier, these girls were too full of their own self-importance. "I wasn't worried about anything." Melissa folded her arms and scowled at him. "I wanted to apologize to you. I thought I might have offended you." "I wasn't offended. I just don't have any time for a drunk, rich girl who's after a naughty little fling to entertain herself." Riley knew he needed to get rid of her, he couldn't think straight when she was around. Despite what he was telling her, a naughty little fling with her sounded pretty good to him right now. "What if I want more than a naughty little fling?" Beachwalk Press Buy Link ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
About the Author: I have always believed that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you. Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion. I live a cozy little life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family, studying for a degree in Classical Studies, and training to become a nail technician. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books! Author Links: Site Facebook Twitter 
Thank you for stopping by! Do you believe in luck? Do you think that luck is what makes your life better? I do! I honestly feel very lucky to have a wonderful man by my side. Our courtship is pretty different. I was his son's teacher and summer tutor. His ex-wife was instrumental in our getting together. When I was teaching lil C, my darling hubby and his wife had been divorced for years. I'd heard through the grapevine that they were a pretty scary couple. I'd heard that parent-teacher conferences usually involved screaming and name calling. Lil C was showing huge growth when he was my student and I wanted to keep BOTH parents involved. This was important to me as I was going through my own divorce. Since lil C was showing such growth with me, his mom wanted me to continue as a tutor over the summer. I didn't feel that it was right that only mom knew what to do and how to help her son...so I called Dad one day. That call set things in motion toward the romance I have today. There were a lot of different events that needed to happen to bring our relationship to the point it is today.  Like my own second chance at love, Lissa and Alex have to find their own way. If you think luck isn't important... just read their story (or the sequel coming out later this year). Blurb: How does a middle aged, divorcee with two children find her way back to love after a devastating divorce leaves her with no self confidence and no faith in love? Lissa's ex-husband has shredded her self-esteem so she's thrown herself into her children and her work, leaving time for nothing else. When an life threatening illness in her best friend's family puts Lissa on the path to romance, Lissa finds new love in a most unexpected way--an introduced by her new guy's ex-wife. Who knew that first time loves could lead to second chances? Buy Link: Amazon only $1.99~ Do you believe in luck? Do you have a lucky relationship in your life? I'd love to hear all about it! One random person who comments will be awarded a $10 Amazon gift card! But you must leave your EMAIL ADDRESS which will also enter you in our Blog Grand Prize drawing! So not just one prize but by visiting all the blog sites, you can win up to 300 different prizes!!! Almost 300 bloggers have giveaways and posts about those men we love! But that's not all.... We have TWO grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times! Now what are those prizes? 1st Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card (available internationally) 2nd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more (available in the USA only)! I loved Want by Stephanie Lawton. It was gritty and showed how one girl's life could be anything but pretty. Now we finally get to see what happened to the guy who let her go. Isaac wasn't someone I liked at the end of Want but Need changes the game and he certainly gets a make-over! Caution: This is NOT a Young Adult tale like Want was. Need is a book with adult-situations and sex.  Isaac Laroche is cursed. All he wants to do is hide out and feel sorry for himself. Never mind that he got caught sleeping with his seventeen-year-old piano student, or that he abandoned her when the truth was exposed. Isaac’s feisty high school sweetheart has different plans. Heather Swann has returned to their hometown of Mobile, Alabama, to regroup after breaking up with her troll of a fiancé. She’s restless and looking for a diversion, but she bites off more than she can chew when she sets her sights on rehabilitating Isaac with her unorthodox sexual, mental, and physical plans. The two quickly reconnect, but their happiness is threatened by family secrets, old vendettas and the death of a beloved father-figure. Can Heather handle Isaac’s baggage, or will her own come back to haunt them both? Published on May 17, 2013 by Inkspell Publishing   Don't forget to read the story that introduced us to Isaac. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Julianne counts the days until she can pack her bags and leave her old-money, tradition-bound Southern town where appearance is everything and secrecy is a way of life. A piano virtuoso, she dreams of attending a prestigious music school in Boston. Failure is not an option, so she enlists the help of New England Conservatory graduate Isaac Laroche to help her. She can’t understand why he suddenly gave up Boston’s music scene to return to the South. He doesn’t know her life depends on escaping it. Julianne must face down madness from without, just as it threatens from within. Isaac must resist an inappropriate attraction, but an indiscretion at a Mardi Gras ball—the pinnacle event for Mobile’s elite—forces their present wants and needs to collide with sins of the past. Will Julianne accept the help she’s offered and get everything she ever wanted, or will she self-destruct and take Isaac down with her?  Author bio:
After collecting a couple English degrees in the Midwest, Stephanie Lawton suddenly awoke in the deepest reaches of the Deep South. Culture shock inspired her to write about Mobile, Alabama, her adopted city, and all the ways Southern culture, history and attitudes seduce the unsuspecting. A lover of all things gothic, she can often be spotted photographing old cemeteries, historic buildings and, ironically, the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. She also has a tendency to psychoanalyze people, which comes in handy when creating character profiles. Links: Author website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads 
Having children certainly changes things for anyone. Your relationship changes with your mate, your friendships change and your body changes. This is a wonderful story about different women who are going through pregnancy and facing the changes head on!  Unplanned by Sarah Biglow A prenatal yoga studio in Boston brings together four expecting women who forge friendships that will carry each one of them through their unplanned pregnancies—and beyond. Shannon feels under-appreciated by her husband after he makes it clear that she should be the full-time caregiver for baby number four. Lisbeth is pregnant with twins and wants her parents in their lives, but will they ever accept that she is happily married to a woman? Renee's boyfriend, Bryce, decides he is not ready to be a dad and leaves Renee to figure it out on her own. Struggling with an alcohol addiction since college, Erika continues to drink after finding out she's pregnant. AA meetings help, but will she get her life straightened out before her baby is born? After meeting at Maternal Instincts Yoga studio in Boston, these women practice yoga, endure hardships, and overcome obstacles to become lifelong friends. Excerpt: By three thirty that afternoon, Lisbeth pulled into the parking lot of a little diner in Cambridge. She spotted Shannon’s van a few spots over and hoped she wasn’t too late. She walked in and spotted her friends in a nearby booth. Pointing to them, she smiled and nodded to the hostess before walking over. “Sorry I’m late,” she apologized and squeezed into the booth beside Erika. “Don’t worry. We haven’t ordered yet,” Erika said. “You look flushed,” Renee said. “I was rushing around after work. They had a surprise shower for me.” “Lucky. All I got at work was a whiny two-year-old who threw French fries at me,” Erika said. “See what you’re giving up,” Shannon teased. “I’ll pass on the tantrums, thanks.” “How are you doing?” Lisbeth asked Shannon. “Things aren’t exactly great. But we’ve started going to a counselor. We’re working on our communication and we’ve managed to decide on a name for the baby. Aiden. What about you? Does Rachel’s brother have a name yet?” “No. I feel so bad.” “What if we all write down a random name and see what sounds best?” Renee suggested. “This from the girl who has her daughter’s name but is keeping it under lock and key like it’s a national secret,” Erika said. “I like that idea,” Shannon said. She pulled a bunch of napkins out of the dispenser and passed them around. Lisbeth watched her friends scribble names down and pass them to her. She looked through them smiling and laughing as she read the suggested names. She was sure some of the other people sitting around them gave her dirty looks. “What?” Shannon asked. “Which one of you wrote down Evan-Michael-Jamal.” Erika raised her hand. “He’s got two last names as it is. Can’t make his life hell by giving him three first names.” “He’d be unforgettable though.” Lisbeth shook her head and flipped to the next one. “Patrick wouldn’t be too bad. I’ll keep that one.” The last one. “Nicholas isn’t too bad either.” “Sure, pick the traditional names,” Erika said with a wink. Before Lisbeth could tease her back, their waiter arrived with four waters and two chocolate milkshakes. “Oh that looks good. I’ll have one of those,” Lisbeth said. “Sure. Are we ready to order?” the waiter asked. “We still need a few minutes,” Lisbeth said. He nodded and disappeared in the direction of the kitchen. Lisbeth turned to the menu in front of her and flipped through it. “You guys have any preferences?” “Something big and greasy,” Renee answered. “Aren’t we the poster child for health,” Shannon said. “I have a craving. Onion rings.” “Oh that sounds good. Let’s order two.” Erika agreed. “What would Carolyn say?” Lisbeth asked with a smirk. “She’d say to steady our breathing.” “I’m so glad I met you all. You’ve made the last six months amazing,” Lisbeth said as the waiter came back with her milkshake. Buy Links: Musa Publishing Amazon Barnes & Noble About the Author:
Sarah grew up in Connecticut. She spent a lot of her childhood studying dance and music (piano and voice). She sang in her school and church choirs before discovering her passion for writing. She is now a licensed attorney and works for a state agency in the field of employment law. Unplanned is her debut novel and quite appropriately, was inspired by a course during her first year of law school. She now lives in Massachusetts with her significant other and when not working on other writing projects enjoys reading and watching TV. She runs a TV recap blog with a friend. Author Links: Site Facebook Twitter  My book Second Time's the Charm is getting another book. Lissa and Alex are married and facing some challenges from his ex-wife and her best friend. Three's a Crowd will give you a glimpse into their married life and blended family.
We knew as readers that their love story wouldn't go smoothly. After all, who falls for their best friend's ex-husband? But no one expected the twists that happen now. Rebel Ink Press is publishing this story. I will keep you updated on the cover and all the news! And don't forget to read the story that started it all~ Second Time's the Charm. Buy Links: Bookstrand Amazon Barnes and Noble: All Romance: 
Today I'm sharing with you a wonderful series about wolf shifters. If you love paranormal stories, then I urge you to check out this series. Tina is sharing with us her thoughts on Luck. Also don't forget to enter to win the beautiful wolf themed jewelry, suncatchers and ebooks! Just leave a comment to be entered! Do you believe in Luck? There is a famous saying: “Luck is hard work meets opportunity.” I remember watching an interview with Will Smith and he answered a question with a spiel about how when he was young, his father would often tell him that very saying. The day his block buster film Independence Day was released in the U.S, his father called him up and said “Son you know what I always said to you.” And Will answered “Yes there’s no such thing as luck, I know dad.” To which his father replied “Son, forget that, you are one lucky son of a bitch!” Independence Day went on to break all box office opening day records. It was, I guess, a marketing stroke of genius. My mother always said “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” However she is one of the hardest working people that I know. She runs her own successful small business which she started with nothing but a dream and few hundred dollars, there were those that thought she was nuts. She’s had many setbacks and some failures. She has seen hard times in the industry, survived bad partnerships and times when she couldn’t afford to employ staff, recently she had a robbery. Every day she is there and she is happy to be there, because she loves what she does – sure she can’t afford a nice car, but she learns everyday– at times with more resistance than at others. As a master she remains a student. Amazingly she relies on friends and volunteers and they come because my mother has that way about her, a love of her industry that is infectious and she is generous to a fault. So it isn’t luck that has kept her afloat for nearly ten years - its love and hard work. At times I thought, give up and go on welfare, but she doesn’t do it for money, she does it for a life. At heart she never wanted to be rich. She learns and meets more people every day she is there, who in one way or another enrich her life. It is her journey and her vision of wealth. And it’s better than sitting at home, or working in a dead end job. There is method in her madness. She has taught me so much, about business, about life and about success, just by observing her all these years. And that is worth its weight in gold, that’s an education you can’t buy – that I am lucky to have. She has lead by example and she has always been there to help me, and anyone else who needs it. Success is defined by you and it can be doing well at something that you love. If you are lucky to find what that is for you, run with it. Work hard at it. People who are successful aren’t afraid of failure, they fail far more. They just don’t dwell on it. They don’t self sabotage. I have learnt to ignore the haters, don’t let the bad energy from anyone else renew through you. Take the high road. Achievement is made through timing, hard work and good marketing but on a basic level it’s you taking risks, creating your own opportunities. The longest journey starts with the smallest step, one out of your comfort zone. People see the achievement, but what they don’t see is the nine times you tried and were denied. We learn far more through our mistakes and our setbacks. Inadvertently my mother taught me to have goals and to make a plan in order to find my fortune and If you chose a job you love you will never work a day in your life. I believe you find your own luck, but only if you look for it and recognise it when it comes. Most things are a matter of perspective. What others view as hard luck may be a learning curve and what others view as your good luck is actually the result of years of toil, endured so that when you met your opportunity, you were ready for it. But then there are those who are just lucky, they had a different path. Be happy for them their luck might rub off on you! - Tina Smith, Author of Wolf Sirens
BLURB: Eternally Cursed to Love & Not Purely Desire… Temperatures rise as the flames of longing still burn in the thrilling sequel to Wolf Sirens Forbidden. The legend continues. Apollo, god of deadly plague, conspires to undo his sister’s legacy. The wolves exist between two worlds, one in the town another in the forest. Prophecy says hunters and wolves are cursed to a mutual attraction. Increasingly, each successive slayer becomes more alluring to the wolf. The predestined enemies struggle, to both resist and contain their fierce rival in a conflict powerful enough to tear two worlds apart. A shadow has fallen over the heart lands of myth and reality. The chosen is reborn broken-hearted, in the scorching embers of grief. Devastated, Lila trains tirelessly as the assassin. She must submit to deliver justice and protect the innocent of Shade. But is it love or revenge which motivates her? Will the huntress or her heart prevail? Breaking away from the call of destiny and fearing betrayal, Lila makes a desperate escape in search of her lost beloved. The intensity between two ancient enemies ignites. The history of the wolf pack is revealed as devotion and desire in the underworld reaches fever pitch. If The Bite Doesn't Get You, Then the Fever Will ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excerpt: My unbreakable heart had been pulled out by the roots. The next day Cresida drove me to school, in Reid’s bumpy cobalt blue jeep, again. Unfortunately the days came and went as though the world didn’t note his absence and every day I was stronger, despite the loss. As we pulled out of the driveway heading toward school, curiously, I saw a 'For Sale' sign had been erected on Ben’s front lawn. He hadn’t appeared in days. I dared not ask what had happened to the reclusive old man. It was the end of summer and the days were mostly green, warm and still. The air smelt of roses and jasmine. I began to despise the country. On this day in the high school parking lot Cres waved to some other students. Under my puffy eyelids, I looked up slowly to recognize some familiar figures approaching at a casual pace. The broad figure dressed in black with ripped jeans made me focus. Reid was obviously back at school and a flood of confused feelings vibrated through me. He had dropped out previously, so he was now placed in Jackson’s year. He was still thinner than he had been and his raven hair was longer, shaggy. I watched as he tucked a tuft behind his ear. As the three figures joined us, I tensed. This was going to be more difficult than I had expected. The intensity of bringing us together created an invisible storm. I wanted to shoot him down and this time I wouldn’t miss.My face was pressed into annoyance in a rare show of emotion. Whether he was or wasn’t lying about Sky, his days were numbered. I glanced at him and yet more anger mounted and smouldered within me at his every relaxed breath. Giny carefully mentioned the school counsellor’s request to speak to me. My heart sank as I wondered how long I could avoid it. I knew to the outside world we were a group who had tragically lost two close friends in nearly as many months: Lily, then Sky. Everyone knew Cresida's story, and her closeness to me was viewed as the two of us sharing a common link - of loss. On the inside however it was a very different story. I began to uncover in my purgatory a new layer to my suffering. I became everything they knew I would. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  AUTHOR Bio and Links: Tina Smith is an herbalist, dog lover, Piscean and mother with a fondness for strong female protagonists. A love of the fantasy genre and the deep exploration of dark and evocative subjects inspired Wolf Sirens Forbidden. The sequel Fever further unfolds the tale of the heroine femme fatal, on her journey in the underworld between the lands of myth and reality. “Rich, complex, and deeply fascinating. Smith’s creation stands apart from other books in the genre. Wolf Sirens has raised the bar for paranormal romance.”- Kevis Hendrickson, author of Rogue Hunter "Smith weaves a thrilling and beautifully crafted tale that sinks its fangs in and refuses to let go."- Michael Alexander, author of The Vessel “Fever does not disappoint! Tina Smith captures her readers on the first page and leads them on a fast-paced journey full of suspense and adventure as heroine, Lila, struggles towards the truth.” - Beverley Eikli, author of A Little Deception Ebook Wolf Sirens Forbidden. Discover the Legend.By Tina Smith. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GG06AS http://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Forbidden-Discover-Legend-ebook/dp/B009GG06AS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354969345&sr=8-2&keywords=wolf+sirens%3Aforbidden http://www.goodreads.com/TinaSmith Like me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wolfsirens. The sequel Wolf Sirens Fever. Many are Born, Few are Reborn. By Tina Smith. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16120233-wolf-sirens-fever-many-are-born-few-are-reborn http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/248222 http://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Sirens-Fever-Reborn-ebook/dp/B009Z9EDQ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1352189289&sr=1-1&keywords=wolf+sirens+fever Youtube Video’s http://youtu.be/lxH8XWa5_RM http://youtu.be/J5dkXaXXKCc http://youtu.be/5HE-6oALPng Contest!! Tina will be awarding jewelry in theme of her books (wolf charms, charm bracelets etc), ThreeD book marks in shifter themes (Wolves, tigers, panthers etc) and Sun catchers (beaded glass and crystal) to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour, and a free ebook version of each of her novels. (this is an international giveaway)
Follow the tour and comment; the more they comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2012/12/virtual-nbtm-tour-wolf-sirens-series-by.html  Like my character, Syndie Wilder, from Forever Love, I'm not a big homemade chef type of person. I'd like to be but being a mom, teacher, author and publisher, I don't have enough time in my day. My enjoyment comes from spending time with my family more than making food for them. However, I love this yummy treat for dessert because it is easy to make and something that is light and delicious for the whole year long. 1 pound cake 1 box instant vanilla pudding 3/4 cup of milk 1 container of cool whip 1/2 cup of orange juice Mixed fruit (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc) Put poundcake in freezer for one hour, cut into 3 layers. Make a box of instant vanilla pudding with 3/4 cup milk. Then fold a cup of cool whip into the pudding . Brush orange juice on top of each slice of cake. Spread pudding/whip on layer of cake , add mixed fruit then repeat. Use strawberries blueberries and raspberries. Enjoy!!  Forever Love
~~~~~ Fifteen years ago, Syndie Wilder left her small hometown- Amherst, Ohio- to escape the pain of losing her best friend and boyfriend. Deciding that Chicago offered more for an up and coming jewelry designer, she enjoyed the big city life until she chooses to return and care for her father. Taking care of her father and relocating her internet business, Syndie has no time or desire for romance but fate has a way of playing with best-laid plans. Thom Johnson broke Syndie’s heart all those years ago and regrets it every day. As a firefighter, Thom sets out to protect Amherst and redeem himself for his bad choices. However, he never has forgotten Syndie and the hurt he caused her. When a chance meeting happens, can the two former friends allow themselves the chance to become friends again, or will the sparks turn a childhood friendship into a forever love? Buy: Secret Cravings Publishing Store ~~~~~ In honor of this yummy blog hop, I'm giving away an e-book copy of Forever Love to one lucky person who leaves a comment on my blog about what their favorite food is to tempt a loved one. and don't forget to visit the other stops for more yummy treats! http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/  Flash fiction is a wonderful exciting way of writing. The author has to use a limited amount of words from 250-1000 to create a compelling story arc that tantalizes the reader and leaves them wanting to know more. The writing is very tight, meaning that there isn't any room for speech tags or fluff. The author has to create pictures using precise words which allow the reader's senses to come alive.
The Hot Flashes: Volume 1 is an anthology of such pieces of writing. The stories are compelling and quick reads that leave you writhing and desiring some more. Check it out today! Breathless Press ISBN: 978-1-77101-903-3 By Multi-Author Heat Rating: 3 Word Count: 22889 Release Date: March 8, 2013 1000 Units in Stock ~~~~~ Containing the following stories: An Unexpected Visitor by Melody Kiss Beauty in the Darkness by Dianne Hartsock First Sight by S.J. Thomas His Lordship's Journal by Lee Brazil Ghost Story by D.C. Juris Her Performance by Madison Einhart Robin's Confession by Dianne Hartsock His Truth by Doris O'Connor Human Pleasure by Arya Grey Spin the Bottle by Lee Brazil Keeping Christopher Safe by Dianne Hartsock Louisiana Love by Jesabelle Jones Fresh Meat by D.C. Juris Second Sight by Dianne Hartsock Human Sacrifice by Kanata Pierre Sweet Surrender by S.J. Thomas Tarek's Rule by Lee Brazil The Artist by Vallory Vance White Thigh Highs by Melissa Keir The Destiny of Lars by Havan Fellows The Prospect by D.C. Juris The Soul of the Sun by Raven McAllan Unexpected by J. S. Marlo Where there's Fire by Em Woods The Captain's Cabin by Lee Brazil Witch Way to Say I'm Sorry by S.J. Thomas An Unexpected Death by Christina J. Loren $2.99 I'm so excited to share with you a wonderful author and her contemporary romance--Murphy's Law! Jennifer Lowery writes stories that connect with the reader. You are going to love her story and the characters! ~~~~ Hi Melissa and all you fabulous readers out there *waves* Thank you so much for having me today! My contemporary romance, Murphy’s Law, released this month so I’m very excited to be here! Thank you so much for sharing it with me!! In honor of my release I am giving away a $5.00 Amazon gift card to one lucky commenter so please leave me a comment with your EMAIL to be entered to win!! When writing I think authors get into a zone. We forget everything around us when our muse is talking as our fingers fly over the keyboard and we rush to get those words out of our head. We block everything we have to do that day and week, sometimes even forget to take a bathroom break for fear of losing momentum. This is a good thing, but can also lead to mistakes like misspelled words, grammar mishaps, things like that. Easily fixed, of course, but sometimes we writers make little blunders that make you wonder just what you were thinking when you typed that! Was it a Freudian slip? An honest slip of your fingers on the keys? Well, I’m here to share one of my bloopers with you during the writing of Murphy’s Law. I call it a blooper because it makes me laugh every time I read it. I hope you get a chuckle out of it too J Here is the correct sentence: He had met Al, the owner, when he’d needed a winch for his SUV and knew he would use discretion. Here is the sentence as I originally wrote it: He had met Al, the owner, when he’d needed a wench for his SUV and knew he would use discretion. Now, mind you, this manuscript got all the way to my editor before anyone caught the blooper! We’re talking six revisions myself! And I never saw it! And could the sentence be more perfect for this blunder, lol. Oh my gosh! What was I thinking! So there you have it. Not sure what on earth I was thinking when I typed that or how I missed it in revisions, but there it is for you to chuckle over. I hope you enjoyed my blooper! And don’t worry, my fabulous editor at Lyrical caught it and we got quite a laugh out of it J Murphy won’t be picking up any wenches for his SUV! Thank you for having me today, Melissa! I just want to send out a big THANK YOU to all my readers out there! Without you I wouldn’t be here. My wish is to one day meet each and every one of you so I can personally thank you for your generosity and support! All my best, Jennifer  Murphy’s Law Contemporary Romance Blurb: Tag: Nowhere to go. No place to hide. Home is the last place Jon Murphy can go. After being held captive in Tazbekistan, he returns to the States only to find he can’t face his mom and sisters with what he did while he was a prisoner, so he retreats to the mountains. Widow Sara Sheldon has made a lifetime of mistakes and is now running scared from her husband’s powerful family, who are determined to take her daughter away from her. When her little girl goes missing in the Rockies, Sara enlists the only help she can find: a gruff recluse with tracking skills to admire and a body to covet. A storm strands Sara and her daughter at Murphy’s cabin, leaving her no choice but to hope her in-laws don’t catch up while she plans where to run next. Murphy resents the invasion of his privacy, but can’t seem to keep his mind--or his hands--off Sara. How can she stand to look at him, with all his scars? He’s not nearly as honorable as she might think…only enough to make sure she’s safe, and then he’ll go back to being alone, the way he should be. CONTENT WARNING: Sexual content A Lyrical Press Contemporary Romance Excerpt: Copyright 2012, Jennifer Lowery All rights reserved, Lyrical Press, Inc. Murphy sat at the kitchen table, half in the shadows created by the soft light glowing above the stove, hair tousled from sleep. Naked to the waist. A bottle of amber liquid sat in front of him, an empty glass in his hand. Her gaze landed on his muscled shoulders and trailed across his tanned chest. So much for getting him out of her mind. Now she had the real thing to dream about. Looking at the dark hairs that veed down his chest and disappeared behind the table, she decided he’d been right. He was a dangerous man. She tore her gaze away from temptation and looked at the granite lines of his face. Beneath the hardness of his expression, something haunting lingered. Drawn, she circled the table to the opposite end. Murphy met her eyes with coldness that should have sent her running for the safety of her room, but she remained standing in place. He wanted to chase her away. This time she wasn’t running. “Mind if I join you?” She grabbed a glass and from the cupboard and reached over his shoulder for the bottle. His hand snaked out and wrapped around hers, preventing her from pouring a drink. “I mind,” he growled. “Well, get over it. I need a drink.” Scowling, he let go of her hand and allowed her to pour a glass for herself. She refilled his glass next, set the bottle on the table, moved to the chair beside him and sat, lifting her glass. “Cheers.” She brought the glass to her lips. His gaze as she drained the glass made her fight the urge to cough as the fiery liquid burned its way down her throat. Seconds later she felt the familiar warming sensation as it numbed her insides. Her eyes filled with tears. She blinked them away and reached for the bottle. Murphy held it away from her. “What are you doing?” “Having a drink. I’m not in the mood for warm milk tonight.” His eyes darkened and narrowed. “You don’t strike me as the drinking type.” She wasn’t, but tonight it sounded good. Maybe it would soothe away her problems and make her forget how screwed-up her life was. Talking about Kent earlier had brought back painful memories. She didn’t want to feel that misery anymore. “Maybe you don’t know my type,” she said. He studied her closely for a moment before rubbing a hand over his face. “Go back to bed, Sara. Sleep it off.” “I don’t want to sleep it off. I’m tired of thinking about it.” Maybe it was the whisky, or his naked chest, or the part of her that had been dormant for six years coming back to life. More than anything she wanted to discover it with Murphy, her strong, scarred hero. She rose to her feet. He watched warily as she stepped in front of him and positioned herself between him and the table. He leaned back in his chair and sent her a thunderous look. “You and I are alike in many ways, Murphy,” she said softly. “We’ve both lost pieces of ourselves we can’t ever get back and it has forced us into a life of loneliness and solitude. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of being alone.” He pinned her with a hard glare. “I’m not what you want. Go back to your room before I do something we’ll both regret in the morning.” His harshly spoken words sent little electrical shocks through her body. “I’m tired of people telling me what I want.” Buy Murphy’s Law: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-ebook/dp/B00BNGXSMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362232991&sr=8-1&keywords=murphy%27s+law+by+jennifer+lowery Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1114744165?ean=2940016262321 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/murphys-law/id593847801?mt=11  Author Bio:
Jennifer Lowery grew up reading romance novels in the back of her math book and on the bus to school, and never wanted to be anything but a writer. Her summers were spent sitting at the kitchen table with her sisters spinning tales of romance and intrigue and always with a tall glass of ice tea at their side. Today, Jennifer is living that dream and she couldn’t be happier to share her passion with her readers. She loves everything there is about romance. Her stories feature alpha heroes who meet their match with strong, independent heroines. She believes that happily ever after is only the beginning of her stories. And the road to that happy ending is paved with action, adventure, and romance. As her characters find out when they face danger, overcome fears, and are forced to look deep within themselves to discover love. Jennifer lives in Michigan with her husband and two children. When she isn’t writing she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Find Jennifer: Author Website Facebook Twitter Romance Recipes 
Crossfire of Love is the story that started it all for Ella Jade. Now she is a highly recognized and loved author. If you haven't gotten a chance to read the book that set her career in motion, I recommend that you do so! You won't be disappointed!  Crossfire of Love’s Anniversary Tour
Crossfire of Love will be on sale for $1.99 for the month of March. Can an arranged marriage lead to love? Recent college graduate Gabriella has finally married the man of her dreams, the older, charismatic attorney Lorenzo Martinez. She's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember and always imagined they'd one day find their happily ever after. Unfortunately, they enter into a union arranged by their fathers. Lorenzo is charming, protective, and loyal to his crime lord father Carlo. When Carlo asks Lorenzo to marry Gabriella he jumps at the opportunity. He's been drawn to her for many years and knows by marrying her he's helping to protect her father. Gabby is resentful and won't be Lorenzo's charity case. But sparks fly and the couple soon gives into their desire, realizing they were meant to be together. What happens when Carlo's enemies threaten their future? Will someone get caught in the crossfire? Content Warning: graphic sex, some violence Excerpt: Lorenzo walked up the porch steps, turning to stare at her. "Are you coming, Gabriella?" No one but Lorenzo and his father called her by her full name. She liked when Lorenzo said it. He'd always made it sound so formal and sexy. These were the first words he had spoken to her since they left the courthouse. They were married in the chambers of the prestigious Judge John Cartwright. He'd been a family friend of the Martinezes for many years. He was their go-to man whenever they needed something done fast and legally. Well, legal in her new father-in-law's eyes anyway. She hurried up the steps and followed Lorenzo inside their new home. It was built within a matter of months after she'd agreed to marry him. Carlo wanted them to have their privacy, but he also wanted to keep them close. He didn't trust she'd hold up her end of the bargain, and keeping her on the property was the best way to ensure she wouldn't run. It was silly, really. How could she run from a family like this? They had ties all over the world. There wasn't any place she could escape to that they wouldn't know about. She was a woman of her word. She said she would marry Lorenzo and she did. She'd find a way to cope. She always had. Lorenzo pulled his jacket off, poured himself a scotch, and then loosened his tie. "Would you like a drink?" "No, thank you," she said. Most brides would be dancing the night away and drinking champagne by this point in their wedding night. She didn't think that was part of Lorenzo's plan. "I didn't think you'd go through with it." He sipped the amber colored liquid as he looked her over. "I said I would." "I know, but when push actually came to shove, I thought you'd run." "You don't know me that well," she said. "I don't run." "Good." He smirked as he put the glass to his lips. Gabby couldn't take her eyes away from those lips. She'd never had the pleasure of having them on her own. Judge Cartwright hadn't asked him to kiss his bride. She hated herself for thinking about him that way. "You could've stopped this. Why didn't you?" she asked. As they stood in front of the judge, she kept hoping he'd put an end to the charade and stop the wedding. It didn't make sense to her why he had agreed to marry her. She didn't have a choice. Her father's gambling debts made sure of that. But she didn't understand why he'd allowed things to get as far as they had. "I was just as trapped as you were." He downed the rest of his scotch. She didn't believe that. She knew he respected his dad, but she didn't get why he wouldn't have put his foot down and said no to such a life-altering decision. "You could've told your father no from the beginning. Why would you agree to marry someone if you didn't have to?" "Look." He shook his head. "It's done now. We're going to have to make the best of it." "Make the best of it?" She plopped down on the leather sofa. "I'm twenty-two years old. I just graduated from college, and you want me to make the best of it?" "I know this isn't what you might have wanted, but it is what it is. You agreed, and now it's done. You can't go back on it now. My father won't forgive that." Buy Links: Beachwalk Press Amazon Barnes & Noble ~~~^^^~~~ About the Author: Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped. Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking. She hopes you'll get lost in her words. Author Links: Site Facebook Author Page Twitter 
Do you love stories that thrill you? Memories of Murder will keep you on your toes and have you craving more. Don't forget: At each stop, Lara will award a signed cover flat; and a $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour. Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/01/virtual-super-book-blast-memories-of.html  Memories of Murder by Lara Nance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Memories of Murder by Lara Nance, a Paranormal Romance is available now but will be for only $0.99 from March 4 – 8th on Amazon Kindle. BLURB: When Maeve McKenna renounces her witch powers and accepts a low-key nurse practitioner position at a Virginia retirement community, the last thing she expects is a suicide her first day on the job. As the town's sexy sheriff, Paul Sutton, starts looking into the tragic death of his father's friend, Maeve can't help but get involved--with both the case and him. Their informal investigation unveils an old journal that connects the ruins of a nearby asylum and long-forgotten cemetery with the shiny new retirement community's memory unit--and Maeve's Alzheimer's patients. Maeve senses a sinister presence in the old asylum, calling to the patients, but in order to stop it from killing again, she must first conquer some demons of her own and reclaim the magic she's denied herself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excerpt: She imagined the thoughts that must be running through his head. She had to tell him everything now. If she didn’t, he would be dead in the next few days. He needed protection. She stood up. “Want a glass of wine? This is going to be a long conversation.” “Since I was just nearly killed, how about some whisky?” He fell back against the sofa. Liadan put her paws on his chest and licked his face. Maeve went into the kitchen, trying to figure out how she’d gotten her powers back. It dawned on her that the morning after the Gems had arrived, her tea was not in its regular spot on the counter. She’d assumed her mother had only been cleaning, but apparently she’d also switched the contents of the jar to non-spelled tea. She reached into the cabinet for the tea container and looked at it, shaking her head, then laughed. Never had she been so glad for the Gems meddling in her life. She threw it in the trash and returned to the living room with glasses, red wine, and a small bottle of George Dickel missing a few sips. “Here you go.” He took the whiskey and tossed back a shot, then poured another glass, which he held between his hands. “So, what is it that tried to kill me and my father today?” “You’re not going to believe me at first, but if you’ll hear me out, I think I have a pretty good case.” He gestured with one hand for her to begin. “Everything I’ve seen and heard, all the information in the journal, points to the presence of an evil spirit. I believe it’s the spirit of Dr. Colton Carterage.” Paul stared at her for several moments. “You’re serious.” “Completely.” She poured herself a glass of red wine from the freshly opened bottle, and sat in the chair across from him. A tingle of energy floated in the air. She recognized a witch cat at work. She tried desperately not to laugh at Liadan working her little cat magic on him, licking his face, nuzzling his chest, pushing her paws against his arm. He didn’t know what was happening, but darling LiLi was removing the mists of doubt from Paul’s eyes. Maeve explained about patients in the dementia unit seeing ghosts of people described in the book. She told him about the white deer and why the limb had fallen. When she came to the part she dreaded most, she looked at LiLi and the cat complied. She curled up in his lap, purring, increasing the intensity of her witchy magic to ease his believing. “There’s one more thing you need to know. My mother, my aunts…and me…we’re witches.”  AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Lara Nance grew up and lived in many cities throughout the South. She loves to write in a variety of genres within the scope of women’s fiction. But the basis of all her stories is a tale that will entertain and intrigue. If you want to escape and lose yourself in a novel, you’ve come to the right place. Choose your genre and settle in to be entertained. From thrilling mysteries and steampunk tales, to paranormal romance and adventure, Lara’s willing to explore a variety of compelling stories full of danger and suspense, with a touch of romance. Having been on the fencing team in college and now living on a sailboat convinces her that she was a pirate in another life, or possibly kin to Errol Flynn… However, due to the unfortunate demise of the romantic pirates of the past, she lives out her fantasies, thrills and adventures in her stories. Currently docked in Norfolk, Virginia (until the wind changes) Lara enjoys living on her sailboat and spends time reading, of course writing, indulging a variety of artistic endeavors, cooking and sailing with her husband, Joe and their Yorkie, Rio. WEBSITE: www.laranance.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Lara_Nance FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lara-Nance-Author/164262596944196?ref=hl BUY LINK: http://www.amazon.com/Memories-Murder-paranormal-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00AVKAFE0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358027204&sr=8-2&keywords=memories+of+murder+lara+nance Don't forget: At each stop, Lara will award a signed cover flat; and a $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour. Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/01/virtual-super-book-blast-memories-of.html ~~~****~~~ Don't forget to get your copy of Memories of Murder for only $0.99 from March 4-8th. |
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