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Friday, June 30, 2017

[Book Blitz] His Semi-Charmed Life by Lisa Hughey #Romance #Giveaway #NewRelease

His Semi-Charmed Life
Lisa Hughey
Publication date: June 23rd 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Going from princess to pauper wasn’t exactly the fairy tale ending Penelope Hastings believed in as a kid. She grabs at the opportunity to work at Camp Firefly Falls—home of her most treasured childhood memories and the haven where her spoiled heart expanded, and her perspective changed, after an encounter with an older boy. Now she’s hoping that the camp can work its magic one more time and help her craft a new life.
Rags to riches entrepreneur, Diego Ramos, never wanted to see Camp Firefly Falls again—the site of the most hated year in his teenage life as camp counselor, and his most regrettable moment ever. That one clash with an entitled little girl had a profound impact on him, changing the trajectory of his future. So, when his assistant books a corporate retreat at Camp Firefly Falls, he’s more than a little unsettled at the irony.
Now, twenty years later, Penelope and Diego are reunited. A second chance at happiness won’t come easy when their reversal in fortunes and unexpected sexual attraction complicates everything. Will they be able to work through their regrets and memories, and learn that love is the greatest fortune of all?

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EXCERPT:

Diego lifted Penny’s hand to his mouth and licked the chocolate. “Don’t want any to go to waste.” His rough fingers circled her wrist, holding her in place. His tongue lapped at her skin and tingles spread from her fingertips throughout her body.
“What—” her throat suddenly tight. What was he doing? “—was that for?”
He pulled away and grinned. “Don’t want you to get dirty.”
A smear of chocolate clung to his upper lip. Without thinking she leaned in and sucked the sweet from his mouth.
The moment was fraught with an odd tension. The crackle of the fire, the scent of wood smoke filled her senses, and yet she could still smell the essence of him.
Amusement sparkled in his chocolate eyes, even more rich and sinful than the candy he’d just licked from her flesh.
“Nothing wrong with a little dirty,” Penny said.

Author Bio:
USA Today Bestselling Author Lisa Hughey has been writing romance since the fourth grade, which was also about the time she began her love affair with spies. Harriet and Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys later gave way to James Bond and Lara Croft and Jason Bourne.
Exploring the complex nature of a profession that requires subterfuge and lies fascinates her. She loves combining her two passions into fiction. As evidenced by her Black Cipher Files series.
Archangel Rafe was her first foray into the paranormal but after spending time in the Angelic Realm, it won't be her last. At their heart, the Seven novels are about the dynamics of family relationships. But the really hot Archangels don't hurt.
And recently she's been immersed in the Stone Family novellas, four stories about a blended family of brothers and sister who have a lot more in common than they realize. But of course she couldn't just write about family and romance. There are complex plots, bad guys, and suspense too.
Lisa loves to hear from readers and has various places you can connect with her, although, shh, Twitter is her favorite.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

[Blog Tour] Consensual by Livia Jamerlan #giveaway #erotica #interview

Consensual by Livia Jamerlan

(Consensual #1)

Publication date: August 18th 2014

Genres: Erotica, Romance

Synopsis:

Braelynn Wolf is focused on two things: work and law school.
That is how she survives.
That is how she’ll make a difference.
Until she meets HIM.
Peyton Haas is sexy, dangerous, and forbidden. The defense attorney on Braelynn’s first legal case is the only man who can cloud her judgment. Unable to stay away, she finds herself lying to everyone around her so she can spend time with the man who makes her feel things she never felt before—things she never dreamed possible.
With the legal case hanging on a thread, can Braelynn ignore the relationship she has built with Peyton?
Or will she succumb to the man who has the power to throw away her future?

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21846630-consensual?ac=1

Purchase:

--Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Consensual-1-Livia-Jamerlan/dp/0990680908/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421712564&sr=1-1&keywords=9780990680901

--B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/consensual-livia-jamerlan/1120158158?ean=2940150619241

AUTHOR BIO

Livia Jamerlan is the author of Divided. She is also a hopeless romantic who is always looking for her next love story to pop in her head. Though Livia kept a journal throughout her early life, she never thought about pursuing a career in writing. She always used it as form of therapy, pouring her heart out into words. It wasn’t until a story developed in her head that she decided maybe she could write a book. At first it was just an escape from reality, but now she uses it as a power to put all her feelings, hopes, and fears on paper. Deciding it was time to tell her story, she began to write. With each passing day the story grew, characters were formed, and what seemed like a hobby at first has now become a passion for Livia.

She is a New Jersey Native who loves spending time with her husband and two dogs Buddy and Daisy. When she is not writing or hiding behind her Kindle, you can find her with outside, gardening, at a local shopping center enjoying some retail therapy, or enjoy a pepperoni pizza.

Author links:

http://www.liviajamerlan.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7133262.Livia_Jamerlan

https://www.facebook.com/LiviaJamerlan

https://twitter.com/LiviaJamerlan

What sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer? I always had an active imagination. And when I was in college I joked that I wanted to write a story. It wasn't until I couldn’t shut the characters up in my head that I decided to write.

What was the first romance novel you read that made an impression on you? I would say Slammed by Colleen Hoover.

Tell us 5 surprising things about yourself. I love pizza. Like LOVE! I am a first time mommy to a 6 month old baby boy. I was born in Brazil and came here at the age of 6. I believe Nutella can cure wounds. I am obsessed with covers.

What is your writing environment. I have an office in my house that I consider my writing cave.

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write? Yes, all before. And they are usually based off of people in my life.

One of your favorite quotes. “There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing your dreams.”

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers? Writersdigest.com

Who is your perfect hero? And why? I need to say my mother. She is a strong woman, she worked her butt off to give me a better life and she is a phenomenal mother. I hope to be just like her.

Which authors have caught your interest lately? Why? I am reading Nine Minutes by Beth Flynn and I love it. She is talented writer and the story is captivating.

What type of book have you always wanted to write? Paranormal I want to train my brain to create a world.

Who are your dream dinner party guests? Jay-z, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake, Oprah,

What’s the last movie you watched and loved? Fifty Shades of Grey ;)

Most _____________ in high school. (popular, nerdy, sporty…) Why? Popular. I was captain of the Cheerleading squad and dated the jock.

Top three things on your bucket list. Sky Diving, Visiting Bora Bora, Visit the Seven Wonders of World

How did you get the idea for this particular novel? I got the idea from Consensual from a friend who was in law school and cleaning houses for extra cash. The story just started to flow.

What is your favorite scene in your new release? The engagement party scene.

If you could be one of your characters - Who would you be? And why? Kennedy. I think she is fun, smart and tells the truth.

Flirting Questions

Which actor or book character do you have a crush on? This is a hard one. I can list five! Let’s do the book characters. Elec from Stepbrother Dearest. Casey from Bait. Mateo from Love, In English.

Tristian from Bad Things.

What’s your favorite body part of the opposite sex? Arms. I have a thing for nice arms.

What does love feel like? Consuming, over the top happiness. The constant butterflies that never stop flapping their wings.

Hey, baby! What’s your sign? Capricorn. Stubborn as they come :)

When was your last kiss? About 30 minutes ago.

What’s an absolute no-no in a relationship? Smoking.

How did you meet your significant other? We worked on a case together.

What’s your idea of a perfect date? Something active. Dinner and a movie is great but I love to get out and do something different. Go to a batting cage, mini golf, take a hike. It makes you sit there and have to talk to each other.

If you could take a romantic trip, where would it be? I would love to visit Paris. There is something truly romantic about that city.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes. I fall in love with chocolate every time I see it. :) I wouldn’t say I believe in love at first sight I believe is a killer attraction at first sight. But I will say this. The first time my husband met me he said that he would marry me. So I guess he believes in it.

Flirting Quickies:

Boxers or Briefs? Briefs

Facial hair or clean shaven? Facial hair for sure. A nice scruff

Alpha or Beta? Alpha

Planner or Panster? Planner

White wine or red? Red

Coffee or tea? Coffee and a lot of it.

Vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate

Sweet or salty? Sweet

Sleep in or get up early? Get up early

Laptop or desktop? Laptop

Beach or mountains? Beach bum all the way

Winter or summer? Summer

Cat or dog? Dog

Twilight or Fifty Shades? Fifty Shades

Spotlight or In the Shadows? In the shadows

City or Country? City

Clubbing or candlelight dinner? Candlelight Dinner

Backpacking or luxury hotel? Backpacking

Morning or night person? Morning

Christmas or Halloween? Christmas

Optimist or pessimist? Optimist

Tour-wide giveaway (INTL)

$25 Amazon gift card
One signed Consensual paperback
10 Consensual ebooks

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

[Blog Tour] Part Time Cowboy by @Maiseyyates #giveaway #interview

Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates

(Copper Ridge #1)

Published by: Harlequin

Publication date: March 31st 2015

Genres: Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

A one-time bad girl comes home to small-town Oregon in the first in a sexy, heartfelt new series from USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates…

Sadie Miller isn’t expecting any welcome-home parades on her return to Copper Ridge. Least of all from part-time rancher, full-time lawman Eli Garrett. The straight-laced, impossibly hot deputy sheriff glares at her like she’s the same teenage hoodlum who fled town ten years ago. But running from her demons has brought Sadie full circle, ready to make a commitment at last. Not to a man, but to a B and B. On Garrett land. Okay, so her plan has a tiny flaw…
Eli works too hard to let a blonde ball of trouble mess up his town. But keeping an eye on Sadie makes it tough to keep his hands off her. And if she’s so wrong for him, why does being with her feel so right?

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23214382-part-time-cowboy?ac=1

Purchase:

--Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373779593/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwgoodco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0373779593&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2

--B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/part-time-cowboy-maisey-yates/1120348725?ean=9780373779598

AUTHOR BIO:

USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.

In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.

Author links:

http://www.maiseyyates.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3430431.Maisey_Yates

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maisey-Yates-Romance-Author/291445138063

https://twitter.com/maiseyyates

1. What sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer? It was reading romance that made me want to write it. I’d always written, but never finished anything. I knew I liked writing, but hadn’t found my passion for it yet. I discovered Harlequin Presents and knew those were the books I wanted to write. That was when vague desire to do something became passion. Those books, those authors, are why I’m writing.

2. What is your writing environment: I’m fortunate enough to have an office at home with a locking door. Essential when there are children or husbands in the house. I also have a desk cat, who likes to plant herself right in front of my computer monitor. She feels she is my inspiration.

3. Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write? Both. I need a clear idea of my characters before I can start. But they often reveal secrets to me as I write. I think I have to start writing before I find their voices and before I really find out all the things they’re hiding.

4. Which authors have caught your interest lately? Why? I’m a big historical reader. Julie Ann Long is a recent discover (So late to the party!). Her dialogue is so witty, and the books are truly funny, but along with that you get true depth of emotion, and I love that. I’m also loving Nicole Helm’s contemporary romances, really for the same reasons. They seem so light and amusing on the surface, smooth, quick writing and great humor, but the emotional depth comes up and punches you in the stomach and makes you cry. I like a book to make me laugh AND cry into my pillow.

5. How did you get the idea for this particular novel? The heroine’s bed and breakfast came first. Which is strange. But I live in a historic town in Oregon, and there is a house here that was ordered from the Sears and Roebuck catalog. I’ve always found that so fascinating. The Catalog House in Part Time Cowboy was the jumping off point.

Flirting Questions

1. Which actor or book character do you have a crush on? I’m currently in love with the Duke, in What I Did For A Duke, by Julie Ann Long. As for actors? That’s a long list. Matt Bomer is definitely a front runner. He can wear a suit like no one’s business.

2. What does love feel like? I’ve been married for 10 years this Spring. We’ve weathered poverty and raising a special needs child and I would say love feels a lot like work, sacrifice, security, and completion. Like a warm blanket on a cold night. Like something so big and wonderful you can’t contain it all inside so you have to share it. Love grows all the time. It’s active and changing, and steady all at once. That’s why it’s so powerful.

3. When was your last kiss? This morning when my husband took the kids to school.

4. How did you meet your significant other? We met at church. But really got to know each other when we were working at a coffee shop together. We were friends first. Well, we’re still friends. ;)

5. If you could take a romantic trip, where would it be? We just went to Oahu, sans children. That was magical! Hawaii is one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been.

Flirting Quickies:

Facial hair or clean shaven? BEARDS!

Alpha or Beta? Alpha

Coffee or tea? Coffee

Sweet or salty? Salted Caramel

City or Country? Country

Clubbing or candlelight dinner? Dinner

Backpacking or luxury hotel? Luxury Hotel. I’m a country girl who likes a comfy bed.

Morning or night person? Night, sadly. I’m trying to convert.

Christmas or Halloween? Christmas!

Optimist or pessimist? Optimist.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

[Release Day Blitz] This is the Wonder by Tracey Ward #Giveaway

This is the Wonder by Tracey Ward

Publication date: February 19th 2015

Genres: Comedy, New Adult, Romance

Synopsis:

From the moment I saw him – all blue eyes and American pie – I knew I’d never be the same.

Determined to escape the pressure of her impending graduation, Wren Porter chooses to take a semester in Europe. She’s there to study, party, and hide from the question that’s haunting her – What’s next?

At least that’s the plan until one night in Munich when she meets Jax, an American soldier stationed overseas. He’s charming, he’s handsome, and in one small act of kindness he becomes Wren’s own personal hero. Suddenly the two are swept up in a mad romance that will cross countries, break laws, and leave them both breathless.

But Jax has questions about his own future and when reality comes calling their bond is put to the test. Are they only meant to have the nights they shared together in Europe, or could they be so much more?

Could they be the future they’ve both been looking for?

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21844717-this-is-the-wonder?ac=1

Purchase:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/This-Wonder-Tracey-Ward/dp/1507734697/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424097615&sr=8-1&keywords=This+is+the+Wonder

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-is-the-wonder-tracey-ward/1121209341?ean=2940046572063

AUTHOR BIO:

"I don't write romances, I write relationships. One is pretty and perfect and all consuming. The other is real."

I was born in Eugene, Oregon and studied English Literature at the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!) I love writing all kinds of genres from YA Dystopian to New Adult Romance, the common themes between them all being strong character development and a good dose of humor.

My husband, son, and snuggly pitbull are my world.

Author links:

http://www.traceywardauthor.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracey-Ward/455626471211663

https://twitter.com/TraceyAW11

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7172819.Tracey_Ward

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Friday, February 6, 2015

[Book Blitz] Pulse Point Anthology #Giveaway #Charity

Pulse Point Anthology

Authors: B.L. Mooney, Bev Elle, Elizabeth Miller, Lisa M. Harley, Lisa N. Paul, M. Stratton, Nicole Andrews Moore, Phalla S. Rios, Vanessa Marie

Publication date: February 1st 2015

Genres: Adult, Romance

Synopsis:

Nine Authors, nine stories and over nineteen hundred pages of romance come together in this anthology to raise awareness and benefit the American Heart Association. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Help us make a difference. Go Red and Speak Red. All proceeds of this anthology will go to the American Heart Association – Go Red for Women campaign.

Midnight by Elizabeth Miller: One destined meeting. It alters journalist, Charlise “Charlie” Carter’s course. When asked to work on a Republican candidate’s campaign, she’s unprepared for the intense reaction she has toward the young, handsome presidential hopeful, Colin McKenna. Unable to resist Charlie’s allure, McKenna succumbs to his desire and they find themselves exploring a passionate, physical relationship that is soon tested by not only their own secrets, but his political advisers.

Not at First by Phalla S. Rios: Falling for two men at the same time was something Angel Mabbott never expected to happen. Leaving a past full of pain and loss in California, Angel is determined to make something of her life when she starts college in Minneapolis. But life takes a turn when she finds herself torn between Kevin and Roman.

Commitment to Love by Bev Elle: A preacher’s daughter is torn between passion and her faith convictions when she meets a handsome police officer who is a womanizing commitment-phobe with abandonment issues.

One Hot Summer by Lisa M. Harley: “Whatever you say, Mrs. Mason. It won’t happen again.” He mumbled under his breath, “Until you ask for it.” AnaBelle Mason is a lonely widow trying to run the farm her husband left her. Tray Thompson is a college student majoring in beer and girls. Will One Hot Summer together change their lives forever?

Fade to Black by M. Stratton: She was a single mother, happy running her gallery, he was a famous movie star who never wanted to get married. Neither can deny the instant attraction. Neither knew there was an ex-lover who’d do anything to make sure they stayed apart.

Striving for Perfection by B.L. Mooney: She thinks perfection is a gimmick. He thinks it’s an illusion. Can they get past each other’s imperfections to make it work?

Heartless by Vanessa Marie: Charlie has good reasons for keeping her bruised, damaged heart to herself, but Sam will do whatever it takes to break down her walls and force his way in. Until they discover that their relationship is off limits. Will Charlie deny her own happiness to protect everything her teacher has worked for? In a broken heartbeat.

Stormy Surrender by Nicole Andrews Moore: Joe Masters, a fiery ginger, had a smile that could charm the pants off of any woman he met. Marti Whitaker was recently burned by a charming man. Their romance promised to be stormy unless one or both would simply surrender.

Storm Front by Lisa N. Paul: Love knows no bounds when two people are destined to be together. One fights to maintain the distance; while the other battles to close the gap. Will Ashley Kynde and Ryan Baker move forward together or will they finally close the last remaining door to their past?

Erotic Romance, Suspense, New Adult, Alpha Male, Rock Star, Millionaire, Cowboy

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24407813-pulse-point-anthology?ac=1

Purchase:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Point-Authors-Nineteen-Hundred-ebook/dp/B00S6JXT5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422648280&sr=8-1&keywords=Pulse+Point+Anthology

Bev Elle

www.bevelle.wordpress.com

facebook.com/bev.elle.5

https://twitter.com/Bev_Elle

http://eepurl.com/3PosH

Elizabeth Miller

https://www.facebook.com/midnightelizabethmiller?ref=hl

https://twitter.com/EMillerMidnight

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22171560-midnight