Carly Phillips's Blog: Carly's Web Blogs, page 53
July 2, 2014
Guest Author Cindy Miles!
Hi, all. If you remember, this past Saturday, I recommended a book by CINDY MILES. As I said then, Cindy wrote an amazing, special book called – STUPID GIRL – which falls into the New Adult category – and though it’s not typically what I read, this one BLEW. ME. AWAY. Here’s the quote I gave on the book:
“A raw, beautiful, poignant story about pain, heartache and first love. I couldn’t put it down.” Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author
Please welcome Cindy today and read through for her generous giveaway!
Hi Everyone! It’s so great to stop by for a visit. Thanks very much to Carly for the invitation, and for the sweet words about my debut New Adult romance novel, Stupid Girl! I’m extremely proud of it and excited about taking an even deeper dive into the world of Winston College in the next two books we have planned for the Stupid in Love series!
The first romance novel I ever read was Apache Flame by Janis Reams Hudson. The cover was striking, the plot was right on, but I couldn’t understand why THAT story, out of the gazillions I had read and loved, stuck out to me for so long. Years later, I figured it out: It was the characters. They came to life on the page, had real issues, real emotions, and caused real reactions within me as a reader. And as an author, I’ve tried to take that experience to every book I pen. Including Stupid Girl.
The title seriously belies the heroine, Olivia Beaumont; she’s anything but stupid. But the summer before her senior year in high school, Olivia’s boyfriend slips something in her drink at a party and the rest of the evening is a nightmarish blur. The cards are stacked against her when his well-connected father manages to sweep everything under the rug. Olivia is ostracized by her peers, but manages to rise above it all. She garners a highly coveted scholarship to an astronomy program at Winston College, and leaves her problems behind—or so she thinks…
The moment Olivia steps onto the lawn of her dorm, Brax Jenkins knocks her down while diving for a “well-timed” football pass. Cocky, charming, and covered in ink and scars, Brax doesn’t look like your typical college jock. Raised in the foster care system in South Boston, he learned the hard way how to survive. As their relationship slowly grows, Olivia discovers something way deeper in the depths of Brax’s crazy blue eyes than anyone else sees. And the more Brax gets to know the unconventional Olivia, the better of a person he wants to become. But because of a stupid fraternity dare he’s eyeball-deep in, he may lose her forever.
Stupid Girl is about falling in love for the first time. It’s about humiliation. Survival. Heartache. And finding strength. It’s about making choices that just may have been the stupidest ones of all—or not. It’s about family, trust, loving who you are and not who everyone else wants you to be. It’s really and truly about characters. And I hope you enjoy them!
The next installment to the series, Stupid Boy, will release Feb 3, 2015! You can find me on social media:
Twitter: @cindymilesbooks
Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialcindymilesfa...
Carly, thank you again for your graciousness in having me visit your blog! Such an honor! J And to show you all just how excited I am, check out my Amazon gift card giveaway below. I hope you’ll use it to purchase some awesome summer reads!
July 1, 2014
InkHeart Authors Presents … Books & Giveaway
Sweet and Sexy, Steamy and Sizzling. Something for everyone. Only $2.99 each. Get them now, because like summer, they won’t be around for long. #Ink_Heart
Buy Links:
iBooks ‐ Coming Soon
Buy Links:
iBooks ‐ Coming Soon
GIVEAWAY - Sweet and Sexy, Steamy and Sizzling. Something for everyone. Only $2.99 each. Get them now, because like summer, they won’t be around for long. #Ink_Heart
June 30, 2014
Monday Madness
Just kidding. It was Sunday Madness and now I’m recuperating. A couple of things … I received my TeeSpring order – my DARE TO WANT MORE … BOOKS tee-shirts are so soft and comfy, I wanted to be able to order more. I wanted YOU to be able to order if you missed it last time! We’ve RELAUNCHED and you can buy – through July 9th! (Me and Mini-Me!) #INK_HEART www.teespring.com/daretowantmore
There are hoodies, tanks and tee’s available. I’m holding up the large, which was actually pretty big! So if you want to share your love of books or buy an early holiday gift for an avid reader (yes I went there!) … check out the website today and purchase before they’re gone. Again. xo
June 29, 2014
Friday WINNER!
The winner of a signed copy of DARE TO DESIRE and Carly Phillips Swag is ….
Daphne Schexnayder Trumps 
Congratulations Daphne! She has been notified via email.
Thanks all for entering and see you here next Friday for another giveaway.
I’m on my way to PENN STATE to drop off my daughter. You won’t have to hear any more from me about her impending leaving after today! xo
June 28, 2014
What R You Reading?
Today I want to recommend a book by an author who is visiting here on July 2nd. CINDY MILES wrote an amazing, special book called – STUPID GIRL – falls into the New Adult category – and though it’s not typically what I read, this one BLEW. ME. AWAY. Here’s the quote I gave on the book:
“A raw, beautiful, poignant story about pain, heartache and first love. I couldn’t put it down.” Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author
I seriously think you should check this one out! And come back Wednesday to meet Cindy!
Stupid Girl – Kindle LINK
WHAT ARE YOU ALL READING?
June 27, 2014
You Asked GIVEAWAY!
I asked on my Facebook Fan Page about your favorite giveaways. The majority said signed books & Swag so I listened! Today I am giving away a signed copy of DARE TO DESIRE and Carly Phillips Swag! ENTER TODAY!
June 26, 2014
Frazzled!
A photo of me courtesy of my man Snoopy!
STILL IN COUNTDOWN MODE - STILL PACKING HER UP, LAST MINUTE SHOPPING, GRADUATION TOMORROW NIGHT, 2 PARTIES TO GO TO ON SATURDAY, MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMING UP SO MY MOM’S TAKING US TO DINNER SAT NIGHT, LEAVE 4 AM SUNDAY MORNING FOR PENN STATE.
June 25, 2014
InkHeart Authors Present …
SURPRI
SE! There’s an amazing boxed that includes DARE TO LOVE coming from #Ink_Heart Authors! You can PREORDER TODAY from Amazon. There will be more links to other retailers coming soon. eBook only!
Sweet and Sexy, Steamy and Sizzling. Something for everyone. Only $2.99 each. Get them now, because like summer, they won’t be around for long.#Ink_Heart
As there are TWO BOXED SETS, one SEXY and one SWEET, these are a great way to check out 21 different, previously released stories for less than $6 bucks! So if you’ve been thinking about taking a look at DARE TO LOVE, now is a great time to grab it (along with 20 other books!).
Steamy and Sizzling Summer Reads
Wicked All The Way by Shayla Black When a gruff military man with a desire to control seduces a skittish divorcee bent on finding her independence, will she give in to more than their sizzling chemistry?
The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake Sent to steal her secrets, he soon craved her submission.
The Male Stripper by Opal Carew Her ultimate sexual fantasy brought to life….not one, but two sexy male strippers for one night of torrid passion she’ll never forget.
Elemental Pleasure by Mari Carr and Lila Dubois There is passion and power in three.
Grif by Bianca D’Arc Grif is far from home when he meets a sexy, magical woman in desperate need of his help.
Web of Desire by Cathryn Fox When the captive suddenly becomes the captor, Ally finds herself tangled in a web of desire—of her own making.
Allure by Nina Lane In Book Two of the sexy Spiral of Bliss trilogy, Liv and Dean West’s passionate romance is put to the test as they struggle with an unexpected family crisis.
One Hot Fall Term by Sharon Page College freshman Mia fights to make a long distance relationship work with her gorgeous hometown boyfriend Ryan–but billionaire’s son Jonathon plans to seduce her away.
Dare to Love by Carly Phillips When a man who requires dominance falls for a woman who needs independence, can they survive the fallout?
The Great Escape by Suzanne Rock Gianni loves dominating Sienna during her sessions at the Ecstasy Spa, but when his ex-lover returns and wants in on the action, all three of them uncover a bond that forces them change their views about love.
Through My Window by Jayne Rylon What happens when a sex worker fall in love with a client but doesn’t plan to quit her job?
Rocked by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott Love definitely wasn’t on the setlist.
Sexy and Sweet Summer ReadsFalling Into Forever by Elena Aitken Secrets cause Kari to run, Rhys is determined to catch her, can she find the courage to trust again?
A Daughter’s Place by CJ Carmichael For the sake of her child, a single mother must face the father who disowned her, the ex-boyfriend who hurt her and the neighbor she’s always loved in…
Tempt Me Cowboy by Megan Crane Chelsea Collier is a good girl schoolteacher who’s never done a bad thing in her life, but bad boy newcomer Jasper Flint is definitely a bad thing worth doing…
His for the Weekend by Janelle Denison After nine years apart, one forbidden kiss between past lovers leads to one hot weekend, but when their time together is over, will Rachel walk away from Luke again, or can he convince her to stay and be his forever?
Unspoken by Lauren Hawkeye Once, Ellie Kendrick was the only thing that Dominic Gabriel wanted… now she’s back and her version of what happened between them so long ago makes him question everything he knows about himself as a man…
Weekend with the Tycoon by Kaira Rouda When wealthy tycoon Blake Putnam invites employee Samantha Jones to a family wedding on Indigo island with no strings attached he knows it’s risky business, but neither of them expects what happens next.
Sweet Reunion by Melanie Shawn Sometimes first love deserves a second chance.
The Start of Something Good by Renee Vincent writing as Gracie Lee Rose Who knew Mr. Right lived right next door?
Where Their Hearts Collide by Zoe York When the girl next door meets the man of her dreams…at exactly the wrong time.
PREORDER from AMAZON today!
InkHeart Presents Steamy and Sizzling – http://amzn.to/1mchq3G
InkHeart Presents Sexy and Sweet - http://amzn.to/1sCA2mS
June 24, 2014
The Things We Do For Love
If you follow my FB Fan Page you know I spent last night at the Metropolitan Golf Writer’s Association National Award Dinner with my husband. A golfer. By now you must know I am not an outdoor girl. I don’t play sports. I don’t like being outside in the heat. And yet here I am, writing today’s blog on my iPhone while Nancy Lopez, Fred Couples and others speak. My husband supports my writing emotionally and in his silent way. He isn’t one of the husbands who is my assistant, he doesn’t come to conferences, or read my books. So why am I here? Because I love him and he loves me. We just show it differently. In other words, the things we do for love! LOL. So today’s blog isn’t all that exciting because by the time I get home it’ll be too late to remember. But it’s a blog, LOL!
June 23, 2014
Countdown!
6 days until my baby leaves for college. I’m in countdown mode. I’m sad. Yes, I want her to go away and have the best experience and years of her life. But at the same time, I’ve done this before and things change. They don’t come home the same people they were when they left. Intellectually I know this is a good thing. They grow up, become independent, learn to navigate the world. She’ll still be my baby in my heart but she won’t be a baby anymore. SNIFF!
Me and my two girls at our dual graduation party this past Thursday:
