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Fall in Love with Working Men! #newromance

5/25/2022

 
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Who doesn't love a man who works with his hands? Whether he's roping a calf, planting a garden or fixing your car, a guy who is good with his hands is a blessing. He will always make sure your home, car and life is running smoothly.

L.E. Wagensveld's latest release, BREAKING DOWN, is an amazing tale of a sexy mechanic who wants to do more than fix her car...but his family keeps getting in the way. If you love small town romances, you will LOVE BREAKING DOWN.

Now available at all major ebook retailers and libraries, grab a copy today!

Blurb:
Get your engine revving with this funny and heartwarming story of one woman’s happily ever after with a grease-stained knight.

Carmen Maclean is unmoored from her home and city when a long-term relationship turns violent. Determined to protect herself, Carmen heads to the small mountain town where her little brother lives, but her plans take a turn for the worse when car trouble leaves her stranded on the side of a lonely mountain highway.

Sawyer Stevenson is a divorced small town mechanic, scared to let himself fall in love again. Lately, he’s taken to burying his emotions in ways that border on scandalous. When he is tasked with fixing a Beetle better left to the junkyard, Sawyer is willing to accept the challenge. He didn’t count on meeting Carmen, or the feelings she would stir in him.
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Carmen and Sawyer can’t get enough of each other, despite knowing it won’t be long before they have to say goodbye. Nothing matters to Sawyer but keeping Carmen safe when danger follows her to Willow Brook. For the first time in as long as either can remember they are looking forward instead of back, but what exactly does the future hold?


EXCERPT:
A sharp creak of rusty hinges echoed through the garage, making both men jump guiltily as the girl hopped down from the truck. She stretched, then her eyes met Sawyer’s, and a crooked smile inched over her face. Gathering up the mess of long, thick cinnamon strands from around her face, she began to twist them together into a braid as she navigated through the maze of machinery toward them. A pair of frayed, cut-off denim shorts displayed long pale legs, and a green cardigan hung around her slim form. 

She yawned as she approached, hiding it behind the back of a freckled hand, and Sawyer’s heart did an odd little clench within the shelter of his ribs. He pressed the heel of his hand against the spot. 

“I can’t believe I fell asleep,” she said, sheepishly. “I hope I didn’t drool in your truck, Dan.” 

Sawyer’s dad waved a hand at her, brushing away her comment. “There’s been worse in that truck, I’m sure.” 
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Sawyer glanced at his father; then, before he could think of any comment to needle him with, his gaze strayed back to the woman’s face on their own accord. The bruise branded the freckle-dusted arc of her left cheekbone, an ugly mottled patch of bright green and blue spilling like oil across her fair skin. Sawyer curled his fingers into fists at his side. He had to force himself to look away from the mark. Anger, wild and targetless, rolled in his gut. He swallowed, hard. Dan was the first to break the silence. 


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About the Author:
L. E. Wagensveld lives in a small town in British Columbia, Canada with her family and works as an Assistant Community Librarian. She loves coffee, is an inexperienced and less than graceful kickboxer, and committed bibliophile.

For as long as she can remember, L. E. has been a passionate wordsmith. From crafting poems about her pets as a child to the various piles of unfinished manuscripts that sit in her magic cloud, she has always found writing a necessity for her life.
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Her 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. With her novels, L. E. seeks to create an escape for her readers, a place to go when they need a smile, and some of those warm, fuzzy feelings.
 
 
You can find her on:
www.lewagensveld.com
https://www.instagram.com/l.e.wagensveld
https://www.facebook.com/l.e.wagensveld
https://twitter.com/LWagensveld 

Ghost Tales #coverreveal #paranormalromance

5/18/2022

 
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Do you believe in ghosts? I have seen some things which made me a believer. Luckily, I never had anything happen like what happens for Nurse Morgan in DISTANT MEMORIES. She's not only living in a haunted house, but she sees dead people everywhere!

Available June 21, DISTANT MEMORIES will be available in ebook and print! So Preorder your copy today!

Blurb:
Grab a glass of wine…Morgan’s life has become a wild ride!

Here we go again! Distant Memories, Book Two in the Nurse Morgan Series is about Emergency Room nurse Morgan Cutler, who has made peace with the ghosts in her little house on Melody Lane in Metro Detroit. That is, as long as resident spirits Elisabeth and Jonathan Wilkerson abide by the rules and limitations. All is well until one day the seductress, Esmeralda Camarillo Castillo, visits from the other side. Man-hungry and voluptuous, Esmeralda has set her sights on Caleb Lightfoot, MD, Morgan’s boyfriend.

Mr. Too Good to Be True and so handsome he makes her mouth water, Caleb Lightfoot, MD, is moving a little too fast in their new relationship. As a woman in her early 40’s, Morgan is too wise and smart to fall in love with a heartbreaker, but is this guy for real? Could he be the one for her? Either way, Morgan’s not willing to let the seductive Esmeralda to get her hands on him.
On top of that, the house, car, and hospital are filled with ghosts—some of whom are up to no good. Morgan has to keep the balance in her head, life, career, and universe as she battles the demands placed on her by this world and the next.

Will this apparition take away the best relationship Morgan has ever had? Will Esmeralda turn the Wilkersons against her? Will the ghost destroy the hospital Morgan cherishes? Or will Esmeralda ruin the tough nurse’s career and work family that she has worked so hard to maintain? Questions fill Morgan’s head, giving her many sleepless nights. Insomnia is dangerous for a nurse on-call but worse when Morgan must keep everything she holds dear safe.
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Grab that glass of wine or your favorite beverage and join Morgan as she sorts through the changes she has witnessed in the past and the new ones that have arrived. Be prepared to laugh a lot, cry a little and learn what a family really is—here in this dimension and in the afterlife. Distant Memories is for everyone with a sense of humor who believes in hope, miracles and feeling good.


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About the Author:
Amazon best-selling e-book author of Distant Heart Sounds Book 1, Nurse Morgan Series, Michigan-born and raised, Kate earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism at Oakland University and master’s in American Culture at the University of Michigan-Flint. As a professional writer for more than 20 years, her career has been primarily in healthcare, particularly hospitals. This provided many opportunities to hear stories recounted about unusual activities and miracles that occurred without clear-cut, scientific explanations. She also claims to have had her own share of unusual experiences, some of which are shared in this book. 

Kate is married to the love of her life, has two grown sons and three grandchildren.
 
webpage: Katemacinnis.com
email: authorkatemacinnis@gmail.com
 

The Oldest Brother #newRomance #Chasefamily

5/16/2022

 
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As the oldest of five girls, I have to share that being the responsible one is tough. My parents had to practice being parents with me. I always thought that my sisters had it easier. 

In Mindy McKinley's latest release, TOUCHING DOWN, the oldest of the Chase sibling finally is able to find his happy ending! He's been the responsible one, holding down the family business, keeping track of his brother and sister, ensuring their happiness and now...he's lonely. 

Luckily, he finds a soulmate....with a precocious niece. 

GRAB TOUCHING DOWN TODAY! Available in ebook and print!

Blurb:
A chance neither expected.
A risk too great to chance.

Ready to make a new life for herself and her eight-year-old niece in their grandmother’s home, Callie Jones feels like things are falling into place. As a fiction editor and full-time parent to Sylvie, the new, safer neighborhood gives her a chance to breathe. At least until she meets her new neighbor—the enigmatic, serious, scorching hot Carter Chase. She sees right through his grumpy outer shell to the man who always seems to be there to help when they need it most. Single for longer than she’d like to admit, Carter tempts something deep inside her, but when Sylvie’s birth father returns to demand custody, the perfect life she’s trying so hard to build is threatened and her chance with Carter will have to wait.
 
Completely devoted to his job as CEO of his father’s charter jet and helicopter company SkyChase, Carter Chase has little time for anything else. He doesn’t mind—it’s his calling, plus a difficult college heartbreak assured he’d never take a chance on love again. But when his gorgeous new neighbor and her outgoing young niece start to turn his world upside down—he can’t remember why he never took time for himself. Ready to take a chance with Callie, everything falls apart with the return of Sylvie’s father. Can Carter convince Callie that he can be the man they both need?
 
A Wonderful Opposites Attract romance featuring a sassy preteen and adorable dog is just the book you need to curl up with. What’s better than a sexy man who knows what he wants? Fans of Melissa Foster and Tracey Brogan will love TOUCHING DOWN.
 
EXCERPT:
Realizing he was out of his depth and likely unable to keep from touching Callie, Carter pushed his chair back from the table. “I should probably get home. But this was wonderful, thank you.”

Callie frowned slightly but stood up as he did. “You’re welcome. We’ll do it again, okay?”

“Okay,” he answered. They were standing so close he could smell the coconut of her sunblock. It was intoxicating. “Have Sylvie bring Bo back when they’re done playing.”

“Will do.” She stuffed her hands in her pockets and stared at the ground.

Hating to see the disappointment in her beautiful face, Carter took a step forward and lifted her chin in his fingers. The brief touch sent a wave of sensation through him he’d never felt before.

Nothing could keep him from kissing her in that moment, especially when she licked her lips and her breath quickened across his fingers. He leaned forward and closed the distance, savoring the excited breath Callie sucked in as his lips drew near. Just as he was about to make contact, Sylvie slammed out of the backdoor, forcing him backward about three feet.
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Nothing could keep him from kissing Callie—except for a noisy eight-year-old with a popsicle.


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

Danger comes from unexpected places #coverreveal

5/11/2022

 
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These days we hear someone coughing and we flinch. The pandemic has changed the way we look at some innocent things, like shaking hands, hugs, or going out to eat. With COVID rampaging through the world, we weren't sure where the danger was coming from. We couldn't see it. It was in the air. Thankfully we have the treatments and vaccines to prevent many serious illnesses and death these days, but it was pretty scary for a bit. 

The pandemic affected so many creative people as well. We found ourselves writing about dark things, danger, and fear. That is... if we could be creative!

Jules Adrienn's sequel, AVA the Hunted, to her amazing first book, continues the tale of Ava and her ragtag band who are searching for a new home. But first they have to avoid the danger from their old home!

If you love kick butt heroines and non-stop action stories, AVA the Hunted is for you. Releasing on June 7th, be sure to grab a preorder so you don't forget! 

Blurb:
When you’re hunted, you can either run. Or you can become the hunter.

Rebel teenage warrior Ava Phoenix is being hunted by her mortal enemy, Cort Pleasant. If captured, she’ll be dragged to Aragonia, tied to a stake, and burned. But all Ava wants to do is find a new home and live in peace.

Together with her boyfriend Beau and the Braves, she finds the perfect spot—the Oasis. It’s a veritable Garden of Eden. But as Ava and her Braves prepare to protect their new home, they discover there’s a terrifying reason the Oasis has been abandoned.
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Among the ancient ruins something awakens. A virus that blurs the lines between enemies and friends. As it spreads it becomes clear that there are no friends or foes anymore—there are only the living and the infected. And unless enemies can work together, the living may not be around much longer. Welcome to the end of the world.
 
Ava the Hunted is the fierce heroine you need, along the lines of Katniss Everdeen, Yelena Belova, or Kate Bishop. Be sure to grab this action-packed story that will have you turning page after page as you gobble up the book.


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Don't forget to see where her story began...

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