 Disease, lockdowns, danger. Sounds like last year. But CARRIER takes place in a dystopian world where a Y-Carrier disease forces women and girls into hiding for safety. But what is life like for one of those young girls? How does she handle when she meets a boy for the first time? Author Vanessa Garden has written a compelling story about freedom and choices set amongst a backdrop very real to our world today. CARRIER is a dystopian romance showcasing first love and tough choices. You will want to preorder this book today! Blurb: From the day she was born, Lena has viewed the world through the jagged window of a razor-wired fence. The hundred-acre property she shares with her mother in the Australian outback may keep her safe from the Y-Carrier disease, but it is no longer enough to hold Lena’s interest, and her mother’s increasingly tight grip on her free will is stifling. Just as her curiosity blooms and her courage rises, she meets a boy through the fence — the first boy she has ever laid eyes on. His name is Patrick and he comes with a dangerous yet irresistible invitation of adventure beyond the fence, an invitation to which Lena cannot say no. But Lena’s newfound freedom is short-lived and she soon discovers that the Y-Carrier disease is not the only enemy she faces on the outside. Her new enemies want something Lena has, and they are willing to do anything to get it... Carrier is a YA novel about freedom, choice and family – and the terrifying disease that makes them mutually exclusive. CARRIER releases on Sept 21st in Ebook and Print |
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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.
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.
Michigan is beautiful in the summertime. The leaves are green, flowers are blooming and the temperature is still mild with only occasional days in the high 80's. Best of all, it has miles and miles of glorious shoreline. A state which borders most of the Great Lakes, water sports are a popular past time.
People own cottages along the lakes and take off for long weekends or vacations. One of these perfect summer trips is the backdrop for STEALING HAVEN- a Jamie Richmond Mystery.
Even amateur sleuths must get away from the crime of the city and Jamie has set off for the west side of the state for a vacation with her good friend. South Haven, Michigan is a beach town with great food and quaint shops. Just the place to enjoy some sunshine and even a few drinks.... but you have to know Jamie can't help getting her nose into a local burglary.
Blurb:
After months of hard work, Jamie and her best friend, Linda, are on vacation. Lounging on the sandy beaches of South Haven, on the shore of Lake Michigan, the ladies only plan is no plan. No deadlines for Jamie, the investigative reporter. No papers to grade for Linda, the high school teacher. It’s time to kick back and relax.
That lasted until lunchtime on Monday, when they shared a table with Jared, a local cop and Randy, a city official who only had eyes for Jamie. Casual conversation revealed a home invasion, which got Jamie’s curiosity going.
While the two friends explore South Haven, Jamie discovered a pattern with the home invasions. Sharing her clues with Jared, it isn’t long before Jamie and Linda are recruited to help catch the crooks.
Sand, sun, romance and a mystery to solve. Sounds like a perfect vacation for Jamie.
EXCERPT:
“Jamie, what are we doing?”
“I’m curious. That’s two nights in a row where we’ve seen someone running in the dark. Maybe there is something going on.”
“Why are you looking for trouble? We’re on vacation. Is this a way of diverting my attention from your misbehavior?” A wicked grin flashed across her face.
Ignoring her, I stood at the back of the house. The footprints were still visible in the yard. Randy had been right. There were no signs of activity near the building. But if they were running away from here, where did they come from? I turned around and faced the street, following the diagonal path. I could imagine someone racing between the two houses on the opposite side of the road. Curiosity got the better of me. We walked in that direction. Both houses were dark with no signs of life. I went between them to the backyards.
“Jamie, let’s go. The beach is waiting. Sun, sand, muscular lifeguards with tiny swimsuits could be looking for us even as we’re standing here.”
“There are no lifeguards on our part of the beach.”
“Maybe they’re on vacation, too.”
I was about to give up when something caught my eye. The back door to the house on the left, a quaint little cottage, was pried open. There were several gouges in the wood. Peeking through the window, I could see into the kitchen. The cupboard doors were ajar. Linda stood silently beside me for a moment. Then she moved around the corner. She returned, shaking her head in dismay.
People own cottages along the lakes and take off for long weekends or vacations. One of these perfect summer trips is the backdrop for STEALING HAVEN- a Jamie Richmond Mystery.
Even amateur sleuths must get away from the crime of the city and Jamie has set off for the west side of the state for a vacation with her good friend. South Haven, Michigan is a beach town with great food and quaint shops. Just the place to enjoy some sunshine and even a few drinks.... but you have to know Jamie can't help getting her nose into a local burglary.
Blurb:
After months of hard work, Jamie and her best friend, Linda, are on vacation. Lounging on the sandy beaches of South Haven, on the shore of Lake Michigan, the ladies only plan is no plan. No deadlines for Jamie, the investigative reporter. No papers to grade for Linda, the high school teacher. It’s time to kick back and relax.
That lasted until lunchtime on Monday, when they shared a table with Jared, a local cop and Randy, a city official who only had eyes for Jamie. Casual conversation revealed a home invasion, which got Jamie’s curiosity going.
While the two friends explore South Haven, Jamie discovered a pattern with the home invasions. Sharing her clues with Jared, it isn’t long before Jamie and Linda are recruited to help catch the crooks.
Sand, sun, romance and a mystery to solve. Sounds like a perfect vacation for Jamie.
EXCERPT:
“Jamie, what are we doing?”
“I’m curious. That’s two nights in a row where we’ve seen someone running in the dark. Maybe there is something going on.”
“Why are you looking for trouble? We’re on vacation. Is this a way of diverting my attention from your misbehavior?” A wicked grin flashed across her face.
Ignoring her, I stood at the back of the house. The footprints were still visible in the yard. Randy had been right. There were no signs of activity near the building. But if they were running away from here, where did they come from? I turned around and faced the street, following the diagonal path. I could imagine someone racing between the two houses on the opposite side of the road. Curiosity got the better of me. We walked in that direction. Both houses were dark with no signs of life. I went between them to the backyards.
“Jamie, let’s go. The beach is waiting. Sun, sand, muscular lifeguards with tiny swimsuits could be looking for us even as we’re standing here.”
“There are no lifeguards on our part of the beach.”
“Maybe they’re on vacation, too.”
I was about to give up when something caught my eye. The back door to the house on the left, a quaint little cottage, was pried open. There were several gouges in the wood. Peeking through the window, I could see into the kitchen. The cupboard doors were ajar. Linda stood silently beside me for a moment. Then she moved around the corner. She returned, shaking her head in dismay.
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About the Author
Mark Love (yes, that’s really his name) lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love is drawn to mysteries and the twists and turns that mirror real life. He is the author of three books in The Jamie Richmond Series “Devious” “Vanishing Act” and “Fleeing Beauty”. Love is also writes The Jefferson Chene Series “WHY 319?” “Your Turn to Die” and the upcoming “The Wayward Path” and several short stories.
Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, reading and writing fiction, cooking, travel, most sports and the great outdoors. You can find his blog at the link below and on Goodreads, Facebook, and Amazon.
http:// motownmysteries.blogspot.com/
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Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, reading and writing fiction, cooking, travel, most sports and the great outdoors. You can find his blog at the link below and on Goodreads, Facebook, and Amazon.
http:// motownmysteries.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarkLoveAuthor
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B009P7HVZQ
https://twitter.com/motownmysteries
https://www.instagram.com/motownmysteries/
I admit to glancing at the magazines at the grocery store checkout. Some are purely crazy with Alien-Wolfman babies but the ones which feature my favorite actors or stars draw my eyes. I see that this couple is having a baby, another got engaged or...gasp! They broke up.
Sometimes it's the paparazzi chasing after the people to find the news but other times, the press is given a story by the publicists, or even given a story about a competing celebrity.
Celia Mulder's latest book- BACK ON TOP chronicles the tales of a family of spin doctors, the publicists who spin the news to make their clients come out on top. BACK ON TOP is the third and final book about this amazing family who have dealt with some zany scandals... even if you hadn't heard about them (they are that good!).
Preorder your copy of BACK ON TOP today and you'll be so excited when it arrives on your ereader on Sept 7th, you'll be reading throughout the night!
Blurb:
What Happens in Hollywood…has repercussions everywhere!
Lucille Anton, Celebrity Spin Doctor, has returned to run her empire. But when her obnoxiously sexy new coworker Noah takes on a client she promised never to work with, cracks threaten to form. Neither of them will back down and, when fighting turns to kissing, they find they’ve met their match.
Brett Jacobs has done it. He’s run away with the love of his life and is determined to be blissfully happy, despite himself. It’s not only his self-destructive tendencies standing in his way, however. He has actual enemies staying on the resort island. Enemies who are equally determined to destroy all he holds dear.
From rooftop retrieval missions to unexpected hiking adventures, the spin doctors are tested at every turn. New friendships are forged, old nemeses resurface, and Brett’s estranged siblings won’t leave anyone alone. With tensions running high and reputations on the line, Lucille will have to use every trick she knows to get them out alive.
The final book in the Celebrity Spin Doctor series will have you reaching for those magazines at the registers with a new appreciation.
Sometimes it's the paparazzi chasing after the people to find the news but other times, the press is given a story by the publicists, or even given a story about a competing celebrity.
Celia Mulder's latest book- BACK ON TOP chronicles the tales of a family of spin doctors, the publicists who spin the news to make their clients come out on top. BACK ON TOP is the third and final book about this amazing family who have dealt with some zany scandals... even if you hadn't heard about them (they are that good!).
Preorder your copy of BACK ON TOP today and you'll be so excited when it arrives on your ereader on Sept 7th, you'll be reading throughout the night!
Blurb:
What Happens in Hollywood…has repercussions everywhere!
Lucille Anton, Celebrity Spin Doctor, has returned to run her empire. But when her obnoxiously sexy new coworker Noah takes on a client she promised never to work with, cracks threaten to form. Neither of them will back down and, when fighting turns to kissing, they find they’ve met their match.
Brett Jacobs has done it. He’s run away with the love of his life and is determined to be blissfully happy, despite himself. It’s not only his self-destructive tendencies standing in his way, however. He has actual enemies staying on the resort island. Enemies who are equally determined to destroy all he holds dear.
From rooftop retrieval missions to unexpected hiking adventures, the spin doctors are tested at every turn. New friendships are forged, old nemeses resurface, and Brett’s estranged siblings won’t leave anyone alone. With tensions running high and reputations on the line, Lucille will have to use every trick she knows to get them out alive.
The final book in the Celebrity Spin Doctor series will have you reaching for those magazines at the registers with a new appreciation.
Available on Sept 7th in ebook and print
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About the Author:
Celia Mulder hails from the lovely, yet unpredictable northern Michigan. They are a librarian, a former wedding planner, and an avid appreciator of all things campy and ridiculous. Friends-to-lovers plots are their catnip. They believe in three things-- the importance of representation, the awesomeness of Aquaman, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Their first novel Celebrity Spin Doctor was a double RITA award nominee.
Website: www.celiamulder.com
Instragram: celiamulder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celia.mulder7
Newsletter: http://tiny.cc/celiamuldernews
Celia Mulder hails from the lovely, yet unpredictable northern Michigan. They are a librarian, a former wedding planner, and an avid appreciator of all things campy and ridiculous. Friends-to-lovers plots are their catnip. They believe in three things-- the importance of representation, the awesomeness of Aquaman, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Their first novel Celebrity Spin Doctor was a double RITA award nominee.
Website: www.celiamulder.com
Instragram: celiamulder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celia.mulder7
Newsletter: http://tiny.cc/celiamuldernews
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