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Forbidden Love #newrelease #newreleaseromance

5/24/2021

 
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Forbidden Love...it sounds trite. Falling for someone you weren't supposed to. But even great classics like Romeo and Juliet feature a love that shouldn't happen. 

There is something amazing about falling in love with someone who is unlike anyone else, or falling in love with someone who is an enemy of your family. But what about falling in love with someone who doesn't exist?

Vanessa Garden's new release WILD ROSE features a romance between two people who come from different backgrounds. The hero isn't even acknowledged but hidden away. This young adult romance will have you turning the pages long after your bedtime. 

Now available in ebook and print, you'll want to pick up a copy of WILD ROSE for yourself or the reader in your life!

Blurb:
When sixteen-year-old Iris Howard is sent to live with her estranged great-aunt at Howard Hall, nothing can prepare her for what she discovers.

At the stunning estate, she is offered a life of both security and luxury. But all is not as it seems at Howard Hall, home to the infamous Rose Garden Massacre in 1974.

When Iris starts to see glimpses of a boy in the attic, in the hedge maze, and in the beautiful rose gardens, she begins to question her sanity. Is he the handsome ghost of a tortured soul bound by the home’s dark past, or is he real?

Sleeping secrets are awakened when Iris discovers that indeed the mystery boy exists, despite her aunt pretending that he doesn’t.

Iris is soon swept into a forbidden romance with a boy she shouldn’t love, while still yearning for her old life, which can never be.

EXCERPT:
I sucked in a steadying breath and put my hand on the doorknob. The floorboards creaked on the other side of it. Whoever was in there was standing on the other side of the door.

My heart drummed against my chest.

Mary was long gone, leaving me and my aunt alone in this big house.

What the hell was I doing?

I turned and ran, stumbling down the stairs, and in my haste, twisted my ankle. Collapsing onto a step, I swore, waiting for my aunt to come out and yell at me, but her rooms remained dark and silent.

I winced as I got to my feet, my ankle throbbing, and started to hobble my way back to my room.

The attic light came on again. Which could only mean one thing. 

“Don’t go. Please,” he said.

I froze, my heart near exploding in my chest. “Please, Iris. I won’t hurt you,” said the deep voice coming from upstairs, from behind me.

I should have run.

But I couldn’t help myself. Something in the voice. It wasn’t a threat. It was a gentle pleading. I slowly turned, hopping on one foot, my knuckles bulging as I gripped the railing. That was when I saw him.

The staircase started to spin.

“Heathcliff,” I whispered.

Before everything turned black.




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About the Author:
A bookseller and Young Adult author, Vanessa loves nothing more than immersing herself in the exciting world of books. When she is not sharing her favourite reads with customers, or mentally casting actors to play the characters in her next novel, she enjoys hanging out with those she loves most.

Prequel or Not? #free #kindleunlimited #coverreveal

5/17/2021

 
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When you love a favorite author, you want to read everything about their characters. Would you want to read about the characters' first meeting? Even if it was before their relationship?

A prequel is a perfect way to showcase those amazing characters. You can see the first glance, the first meet and the first kiss. Author, Grea Warner has taken that into account with her latest book- ALL MY MEMORIES. This is a prequel to her best selling COUNTRY ROADS series. 

If you can't get enough of Finn and Lara, or are looking at getting invested in a wonderful romance series... preorder ALL MY MEMORIES today!

Blurb:
Before he sold out concerts and had number one hits ...
 
Before she moved away to escape her past …
 
Before they lost touch …
 
Carefree Finn Murphy and reserved Lara Faulkner were college classmates. With fate drawing them to reunite, memories of that time eight years before takes hold of their hearts and minds.
 
What made these two opposites form a bond and friendship? How did bad timing stop them from having more? And what is bringing them back together after so many years apart?
 
Told from both Lara and Finn’s point-of-view, All My Memories is a unique and insightful prequel to the emotional, award-winning Country Roads series.

 

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About the Author:
There really wasn't any other path. Grea Warner knew from a young age that she wanted to write. She was born to write. First it was in diaries with little metal keys and in written tales that she slipped to friends in study hall. School newspapers, a college television drama, and the soap opera world were next. After producing and writing a local show, she decided to delve into the world of the novelist. When her fingers aren't tapping out her latest book filled with angst and romance, Grea can be found hiking the trails or jamming to her favorite country artists on the radio.
 
💻Website: http://greawarner.com
💻Publisher interview: http://www.inkspellpublishing.com/grea-warner.html
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Piece of My Heart #New_Release #Michigan

5/12/2021

 
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There is something about a place you've spent almost half your life. While Michigan wasn't my hometown, I lived twice as long in Michigan than I did back in Ohio. I traveled throughout Michigan, from Great Lake to Great Lake, from Upper Peninsula to Lower Peninsula. Stories that are set in Michigan are one of my favorites because it's like going home again. 

Susan V. Vaughn's Smitten Series features sexy romance among Michigan's greatest towns. Almost Paradise is set in ta beach town along the thumb area. It's quaint small town charm is a perfect setting for this love story.

Blurb:
For Irene Shultz, Caseville is a chance to escape her boring existence and do something outside of her control. Fix up her grandparent’s old home and take steps toward her future. Simple as that. If only she could ignore the flirty local determined to buy her property. 

If only she could stop him from stealing her heart…

For Doug Heck, Caseville is his paradise and the home on Carolyn Street is his future. Get a real estate agent and make an offer. Simple as that. If only he could convince the stubborn owner to sell.

If only he could get her beauty off his mind…
 
EXCERPT
“Is there something else I can do for you?” she asked, eyeing him suspiciously.
His gaze dipped below her neck and filled with interest. “Maybe…”

She took in his obvious attraction and blushed, which in turn made her feel foolish. She didn’t do foolish well. “I think you should go,” she told him, turning toward the door. “I have things to do.”

“What about later?”

Later? She turned back to him, trying to decide whether he was teasing or seriously hitting on her. She had no idea because she knew nothing about the opposite sex. Or what they thought about her. Or what she was supposed to do about what they thought about her. And if she thought about what they thought about her, would she be pleased by those thoughts or repelled by them?

How was she supposed to know? She wasn’t exactly an expert when it came to men.

“I’m busy later, too,” she told Doug adamantly.

“That’s too bad.” That amusement was back in his eyes. “What about tomorrow?”

She fought the urge to smile. The man was persistent. Too bad his persistence would get him nowhere. She wasn’t interested in dating or having a fling. Not in Caseville. Not with her disorder.
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“If you are asking me out, Doug, you’re wasting your time.”



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About the Author:
Romance Author, Susan Vaughn understood the meaning of sarcasm before she could walk. Her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit was spent mainly trying to outwit her six creative siblings. When she wasn’t working on the next soul-crushing jab, she sharpened her imagination on romantic literature and day dreamed about her knight in shining armor.

It didn’t take long for this hairdresser by trade to turn her passion for reading romances into writing her own unique love stories. Susan lives her life finding laughter in all situations, and delights in marrying sarcasm with romance to create realistic falling-in-love stories in the unlikeliest of scenarios.  
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Susan lives on the shores of Lake Huron with her real life knight in shining armor and enjoys watching their three children learn the art of sarcasm and wit.


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Dealing with an Ex... #CoverReveal #Preordernow

5/6/2021

 
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We all have that one ex... the one we struggle to break away from. Either he comes back into our lives upsetting things or we think things will change, but for whatever reason, we can't just let go.

Emmy in SING TO ME has an ex like that. Aiden is someone she looks up to and has relied on. But there's a new man on the horizon... Can Emmy finally break away from Aiden?

Mindy McKinley's latest Baxter Boys book features a sexy bearded white knight and a woman struggling to get what she wants. With all the emotional feels, you will want to read SING TO ME in one sitting.

Blurb:
Sometimes you have to listen to your heart to find your voice.

After a disastrous relationship leaves her floundering, bartender and songwriter Emmy Benson, struggles to break the emotional bonds keeping her tethered to her ex. Desperate to find her voice for her songs and finally put Aiden behind her, Emmy takes a chance on the bearded white knight who is always there when she needs him. But moving on is harder than she expected.

Zach Baxter fights to keep his head above water with the family business, since his uncle fell sick. Short on help and at constant odds with him, Zach doesn’t have time for a relationship. But from the moment he sees Emmy Benson’s bottom dangling over the side of a dumpster, he can’t stay away no matter how hard he tries. She awakens something in him he’s never felt and he’s ready to go all in. There’s just one catch. Her heart might be already taken.

Can Emmy finally break free and let Zach into her heart? Or will she lose him for once and all?



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Releases June 8th
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About the Author:
Mindy McKinley is a Contemporary Romance author, avid reader, and cellist.
She lives in the Midwest with her drummer husband and two adorable cats. In her life outside of writing, she is a music teacher, a small business owner, and a professional musician.

No matter where she is in her busy life, her mind is always on her writing. She finds inspiration in everyday moments and joy in putting words in just the right order.

If you're interested in learning more about Mindy's writing, visit her website at www.mindymckinley.com for information on current books, upcoming projects, and a blog.
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Taking Care of Animals #NewRelease #newRomance

5/3/2021

 
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Animals are such a part of our lives. They bring us comfort and brighten our days. I can't imagine how my life would be without them. At one point, I wanted to work with animals but I quickly learned it was tougher than I thought. To be with the animals at their worst and at the end of their lives was more than I could handle. 

The heroine in Mindy McKinley's latest release is stronger than me. She is training to be a veterinarian. She's determined to not let anything get in her way. Even a sexy guy like Luke Baxter. 

Now available in ebook and print, SHELTER ME begins another sexy series by contemporary author, Mindy McKinley. Get your copy today!

Blurb:
Photographing pets may be the way into her heart….but this veterinarian-in-training is determined not to let a man derail her life.
Studying to be a veterinarian, vet tech Jenna Howard has little time for anything other than school and her work at Chicago Pet Rescue shelter. With no support to fall back on and a mother who is determined to pull her down, Jenna can’t afford to step out of line. Even a night of promised adventure from the hottest bachelor in town isn’t enough to pull her out of her routine.
Newly famous photographer Luke Baxter finds himself enjoying his role as the most eligible bachelor in Chicago. But when he wanders into Chicago Pet Rescue to shoot a fund-raising calendar, and meets the adorably feisty Jenna Howard, everything changes. He’s gotten so used to ‘yes’ that Jenna’s ‘no’ takes him by surprise. Suddenly she’s all he can think about. She’s gorgeous, smart, impossibly difficult to read, and he’ll do almost anything—even adopt a puppy—to make her realize that taking a chance on him doesn’t have to mean giving up on her dreams.
Can he convince her that life isn’t worth living without a little fun?
 
EXCERPT
Jenna turned around and struggled to find her voice. “I’m sure I’ll be fine,” she assured him, meeting his eyes. He was still so close, and her body was fighting to get closer. She longed to press up against the length of him. And for just a fraction of a second, she could see the desire in his eyes, the quiver of his lips as he considered kissing her.

She wished he would.

Not breaking eye contact, Luke reached up and ran his fingers across her cheek and down under her chin, so lightly it made her gasp. “You’re sure you’re okay?” he asked, tilting her head up slightly.

“Yes,” Jenna breathed, her heart thundering. She felt like the room was spinning. What was he waiting for? “I’m sure.”

The corner of Luke’s mouth turned up in a roguish smile, and she felt her stomach clench at the thought of finally tasting his lips.
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But Scooter had other plans. Tired of being ignored, he barked loudly, making both of them jump. Scooter, she groaned inwardly. He had a knack for bad timing. 

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About the Author:
Mindy McKinley is a Contemporary Romance author, avid reader, and cellist.
She lives in the Midwest with her drummer husband and two adorable cats. In her life outside of writing, she is a music teacher, a small business owner, and a professional musician.

No matter where she is in her busy life, her mind is always on her writing. She finds inspiration in everyday moments and joy in putting words in just the right order.

If you're interested in learning more about Mindy's writing, visit her website at www.mindymckinley.com for information on current books, upcoming projects, and a blog.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindymckinleyromance/ 
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Twitter: @mindymckinleyr1

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