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Revenge is a Treat #A-Wisp-of-Fate #Cover_Reveal

10/24/2020

 
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What would you be willing to do for revenge? Would you lie? Steal? Kill? I have to admit that revenge is certainly something I think about. As an author, I've been known to write a person into a story, just so I could kill them. But would I be able to do it in real life? Probably not. But then again, nothing that bad has happened to me. Elsie on the other hand is ready to take on the organization who murdered her father. 

Blurb:
Elsie True lives with only one goal in mind …
… to avenge her father’s death.
 
Branded a traitor among the brotherhood of the Cause, an organization dedicated to the destruction of all magical creatures, her father was unjustly murdered for falling in love with a celestial being, leaving a teenage Elsie to learn the creature-hunting business with the help of her father’s old friend.
 
Her life revolves around besting the Cause and keeping the world safe from any creatures that get out of hand. When her mentor signs her up for another case, she jumps at the opportunity to steer business away from the corrupt organization.
 
Not long into the investigation, she realizes she might have walked right into a setup, including coming face-to-face with a creature she doesn’t know if she should kill or protect.
 
Elsie feared little in life, but she isn’t prepared to face the demons of her past, especially those hell-bent on killing her. Outwitting her enemies means solving the case, but in a world where she has more foes than friends, who can she trust? 


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About the Author:
Kristy Centeno loves to spin tales of creatures that go bump in the night, with a sprinkle of romance to top them off. Her passion for writing stems from a lifelong enjoyment of reading and the pleasure derived from the magical worlds created by authors like her. She prefers her female leads strong, independent, and stubborn who will stop at nothing to save their loved ones and protect those they care for.
 
Kristy currently resides in Pennsylvania with her five kids, a quartet of noisy parakeets, and a spoiled puppy. When she is not working or writing, she juggles her free time between raising a handful of minions and pursuing other career goals.
 
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Love Sometimes Means Saying Sorry #new_release #hearts_a_mess

10/19/2020

 
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We've all been there. A fight with the person we love. Someone says something hurtful or someone does something without thought. No matter what brought it about, we all have to deal with the fall-out. 

We can hide and hold in the anger or sadness but that doesn't work. It ruins relationships. So we share our feelings and in the end, one or both people have to apologize for their parts. 

What about with secrets? When they come out, it's the same way. You have to find a way to repair the relationship or end it. Author, Liz Ashlee's new release, HEART'S A MESS, is filled with two big secrets. Both characters are hiding the truth and risk ruining their new love. Ms. Ashlee weaves a compelling tale of heartbreak and redemption. A Must Read! And it's available now!

Blurb:
Sometimes our hearts break…
When John Smith’s father was dying, his family knew there was nothing to do, but they tried anyway. Paying more money than they had, they took John’s father and the last of their hope to Ezra Abel for a healing.

And we fight to keep it beating…
But Ezra’s faith healing is only a trick—a way to fool families out of their money. Worst of all, he humiliates these families when they’re at their lowest. After his father dies, John devotes his life to revealing Ezra for the evil person he is. And when Kinley walks into his life, he’s much closer to accomplishing his goal.

But all you can do is hold it in your hands.
Kinley Abel is Ezra’s weapon, milking families of their hard-earned cash. She doesn’t want to do her father’s bidding, but she has to. Except the more she falls for John, the more she questions her role in the church, leading her down a dangerous path which could break her heart.  

Sometimes you fall in love with lies.

EXCERPT:
“Do you have agyrophobia?”

I blink multiple times, then look from the diner where J.S. should be and up at where he actually is, which is beside me. I would recognize him anywhere, and not just because my dad’s been having me keep a camera on him during our services. It’s just that he’s the only person who’s ever stepped foot into the Church of Life and seemed authentic.

He has thick eyebrows that are always so expressive, even when the rest of his face is impassive. Below them are warm, brown, puppy-dog eyes that seem both playful and mindful. His dark, dirty blond hair is usually short. I’ve noticed he always scratches at a spot behind his ear whenever he’s listening closely to Ezra. He doesn’t smile a lot in church, but when he does, it’s bright and turns my mind inside out, showing off the dimples in his cheeks and his wolfishly sharp teeth. Whenever someone was at the church with a truly bad illness, he would always take extra time to talk to them—offering his kind grin.

“E-e-e-xcuse m-m-me?” I ask, stuttering.
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“It’s a fear of crossing the street.” He offers me that grin as he holds up his phone. “I looked it up before I walked overhere. Guess I don’t seem as smart now, huh?”

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About the Author:
Liz Ashlee is an avid romance reader and the author of Step Toward You and Sort of Normal. She recently earned her Master of Arts in English degree from Northern Kentucky, where she also earned her undergraduate degrees. Liz lives in Kentucky, where she loves spending time with her parents, fiancé, friends, dog, and cat.
 
Website: https://www.liz-ashlee.com/
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Did you Miss this Book? #Caught_By_Him #rerelease

10/15/2020

 
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CAUGHT BY HIM was a part of the Inkspell Publishing anthology Can't Buy Me Love. Sadly the anthology is no more. But you can still get Brody's story! 

Blurb:
Blockbuster movie actor, Brody Nash doesn’t quite know what to make of the gorgeous woman precariously perched on his neighbor’s gate, but as they start to get to know each other better, he begins to wonder if she might just be the one for him.


Willabelle Stone was only helping out her grandfather but after losing the key to his house, she ends up stealing the heart of the famous Brody Nash, but when their ex’s set out to destroy their new relationship, can love prevail?


Praise for Caught By Him
Caught By Him was an enjoyable story of opposites attract. Brody and Willa definitely brought out the best in each other. I love this line from the book: “Life is only worth living if you’ve got something to lose.” I highly recommend reading this story. –Book reviewer-
EXCERPT:
“Willa?” Brody forced open the door. Concern covered his handsome expression as his gaze met hers and then found Hayden’s. “I hope I’m not interrupting?”

With his tall, muscular physique encased in dark denim jeans and a black shirt, he presented an aura of toughness and handsomeness Hayden just couldn’t match.

“Hi, I’m Brody. Willa’s—” Brody glanced at her, eyebrows furrowing for a split-second, and then returned his attention to Hayden. “—neighbor and you are?”

“None of your business,” Hayden snapped as he tried to push his way in between her and Brody.

Willa quickly pushed him back. “This—is Hayden,” she explained and saw Brody nod in understanding.

“Yeah, her boyfriend, buddy,” Hayden quipped. “So you can just back off.”

“That’s not what I’ve heard.” Brody’s voice was calm but his eyes flickered in challenge.

“What did you say?” Hayden stepped forward, fury distorting his attractive features. Willa struggled to get between the two of them.
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Brody smiled slyly. “It was lovely to meet you, Hayden, but I’m afraid Willa and I already have plans for this afternoon. So, if you wouldn’t mind…” With a nod of his head he gestured toward the door. “I think we’d like to have some time alone.”


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About the Author:
Tammy Mannersly is an Australian author based in Brisbane, Queensland. She loves writing romance, has a fondness for animals, is crazy about movies and enjoys a great Happily Ever After. Her passion for writing started from a very young age and led her to complete a Bachelor Degree in Creative Industries majoring in Creative Writing at Queensland University of Technology.
 
You can find out more information about Tammy and her work on her website: www.tammymannersly.com or by visiting:
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Love a Family Affair #cover_reveal #At_Last

10/14/2020

 
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Isn't this cover yummy? I'm so excited to share with you an upcoming series about three uber sexy brothers who are destined to find their happily ever afters in the most unusual women. 

First up is Dominic Adams. A History Teacher (seriously, none of my teachers looked like him) and fun loving brother. Women...he's had his share but once he sets his eyes on Lula, he's a gonner.

Blurb:
Her whole life, Lula Stanley has wanted one thing—to find her father. When her grandmother’s failing health threatens to leave her with no family at all, the quiet literature teacher will stop at nothing to locate the man her mother tried so hard to hide. With her life in a tailspin, she doesn't have time for anything else, especially romance. But after she catches the eye of the hottest teacher at East High, Lula finds it nearly impossible to focus on her family’s past with such an appealing man in her present. 

High School history teacher Dominic Adams can get any woman he wants, and has. But a chance encounter with Lula at a jazz club changes everything. Now, he only wants her, and will do whatever it takes to make her his.

As Dominic and Lula grow closer to each other and to solving her family's mystery, it becomes clear that some things are best left in the past. Will the promise of true love give Dominic and Lula a future, or will the truth of her history tear them apart?


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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.
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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. 

Risks of Romance #New_release #VK_Tritschler

10/5/2020

 
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All Romance comes with risks. The risks always involve a danger to your heart. But what about when a romance leads to a risk on your life?

VK Tritschler's latest release, THE RISKY BUSINESS OF ROMANCE, features danger to the heroine as she tries to find the person committing fraud against a wealthy family company. Now she will face not only finding love but also her life.

Be sure to grab this amazing story filled with action and hot romance. A must read!

Blurb:
Disillusioned and suffering severe anxiety from the Christchurch earthquakes, Samantha Morgan is on the hunt for a rich husband and a quiet life to save her sanity. She moves to Port Victor, a town with the highest per capita millionaires, in the sweeping South Australian countryside. There she meets Max who doesn't fit her strict criteria, and is torn between her attraction for him and her goals for herself.

Max Haydon enjoys farming and keeping a low profile in his small town and has no intention of taking over the family's expansive business ventures. But when his parents hire the beautiful, complicated Samantha to uncover a fraudster, he has to think twice about getting involved. With Samantha kidnapped, time is running out.

Can they find love despite their different agendas, or will the risks be too costly for them both?

EXCERPT:
Samantha started frantically searching the boat for any form of communication device, throwing things out of her way as she went. She found a radio in the cabin beside the steering wheel and grabbed it. But she didn’t know what she was doing, and all she could hear was static irrespective of what button or dial she moved. She pushed the side button repeatedly and screamed into the handset, “Help! Someone! Anyone! SOS!” But there was no response. The banging from below had gone quiet, and after a moment Samantha caught her breath and came up with a plan. She needed to find the flare gun.



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About the Author:
VK Tritschler is a full-time busy body, and part-time imagination conjurer. She lives on the amazing Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, having moved there from her hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand. Her family consists of a very patient husband, two rampant boys and too many pets to mention.

She has a wonderful set of amazing writers who support her in the form of Eyre Writers, and in return she offers crowd control services for the Youth section who are the future best-selling Australian authors.
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Her first book “The Secret Life of Sarah Meads” was released in 2018 and since then she has participated in the NYC Writing Challenge, the Clunes Booktown, and helped organize and run the Eyre Writers Festival. Ever available to her readership you can find her at:
www.vktritschler.com
www.facebook.com/vktritschler
www.twitter.com/vktritschler
www.goodreads.com/vktritschler

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