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April 24, 2014
Coming Soon & Interior Design inspiration
Dean and GinaI'm not an interior designer, nor am I a software designer. I'm a writer who writes about characters who are both of those things in my upcoming May release, TRUST BY DESIGN.For the latter, I sought expert advice from Leo, a friend from HS who makes his living designing software in a language that will forever be foreign to me. Thank you, Leo!
log drawknifeFor the former, I made use of growing up in a log house that my dad and our whole family built over the course of 3 years when I was in my teens. The hours and hours I spent with my siblings in the summer peeling long pine logs, but leaving just enough on to add color and character. I also used some pictures off the internet to give me some visuals to describe items in the interior of the book.Dean's house is very loosely inspired by this next picture, but his is bigger. (Everything is bigger in fiction, right?)
Deposit PhotosThen there's the custom table that Gina finds for inside his large kitchen. Fictional price tag, $12,000 (includes 10 custom hand-carved chairs). Do I need to mention that Dean's a multi-millionaire? Well, he is. He lives in his mansion outside Boulder, on a lake, with the gorgeous Rocky Mountains in the background. Dean's pretty much living my dream. *grin*
Little Branch Farm rustic furnitureThen there's the bed. Oh, man, I'd love to have this bed. In the book, I took the liberty of duplicating the iron-work in the foot board as well.
Furniture DiscoveryHere's a little tidbit of when Dean first sees the bed his interior designer has picked out for him:
Dean saw Gina’s shoulders stiffen, but she continued walking without a reply. He couldn’t help but let his gaze linger on the subtle sway of her jean-clad hips. She’d grabbed a jacket on her way out of the office, but left it in his SUV. The snug fit of her lavender sweater made her look sweeter than cotton candy. Melt in his mouth sweet, and he was dying for another taste. When she stopped a moment later, he lifted his gaze from her ass to the king-sized sleigh bed in front of them. “This is it,” she said. “Natural pine, simple and understated except for the iron detailing. To compliment that, I’d accent the room with iron lamps and fixtures. Same for the curtain rods, with very minimal material in burgundy, and some gray that is a couple shades darker than your carpeting. I’d pick that up again in the comforter and pillows.” The foot board was no higher than the mattress, and both it and the higher headboard featured a six-inch wide strip of iron scroll work that ran from one side to the other. The wood was beautiful and the contrast of the black iron created a bold, striking effect. Dean leaned forward to slide his hand across the curved surface of the low footboard, then trailed it back the opposite direction. He enjoyed the feel of the cool, varnished wood beneath his fingertips. A subtle trace of Gina’s light perfume immediately refreshed the heat-invoking memory of when he’d laid her on his bed and skimmed his hand along her exposed thigh. Her skin had been as smooth as the wood, but much, much warmer. Sonofabitch, if he continued that line of thinking, he was going to be as hardas the damn wood. “I like it.”
Lastly, you all know that any romance I write will have that Happily Ever After, so I don't think I'm giving anything away by showing you The Ring. I've personally never been a big fan of large solitaires, but I really like this one.
Weir & SonsNow you're all ready for the book!
Watch for TRUST BY DESIGN this MAY 2014!!
Cinderella and Prince Charming...brought together by chance, or design?
Interior Designer Gina Allen is flat broke thanks to a shady assistant who didn’t pay the taxes. Now she has no choice but to accept a job from the very rich, very handsome CEO Dean Daley—even though he’s accused her of conspiring to steal his software designs.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer—that’s why Dean hires his rivals’s ex-girlfriend. If he can use her to prove Jack is behind the spiraling downfall of his company, he might be able to turn things around before losing everything.
Dean didn’t count on her being everything he never expected, or his heart being in more danger than his business. Will the trust they build be enough to keep them together—or will an unexpected betrayal tear them apart and possibly cost them their lives?
Happy Reading!
Stacey
April 15, 2014
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Whether it's a surprise baby landing on his doorstep, or six-year-old twin girls who make him rescue them from trees…there’s nothing more irresistible than a hot, alpha hero falling in love with a surprise family at the same time he finds the woman of his dreams.This boxed set includes two steamy and sweet full-length contemporary romance novels about surprise families by NYT and USA Today bestselling authors.
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Revival by Noelle Adams
When she was a girl, Leila had an embarrassing crush on Baron James, her brother’s best friend. She’s grown up now, divorced with twin daughters and a new job as a college professor, and she needs to make good decisions. No matter how irresistible Baron is when he reenters her life, she won’t be a fool over him again.Baron James has been a bad boy all his life, chasing women and seeking thrills, but he’s forced to take on leadership in his family’s company after his father dies. His new role takes everything he has, and he doesn’t have room in his heart to start a relationship with Leila and her daughters.
But his heart doesn’t seem to know this…
Autumn Wishby Stacey Joy Netzel
Nikki Rowen desires a family of her own–but first comes love, then comes marriage. She thought she had the former, until the moment she mentioned the latter and her boyfriend left her with nothing but a broken heart. Just as she’s beginning to doubt she’ll ever have a ’til death do us part Happily Ever After, she meets her new neighbor in the most unexpected way.
In Sam Mallin’s experience, the word family is synonymous with abandonment; he’s more than content on his own. Yet, in less than a week, he finds himself caring for an infant dropped on his doorstep, and playing house with his beautiful next-door-neighbor. When his feelings for Nikki deepen, he fears he’s nothing more than the ready-made family she so desperately wishes for.
How can a self-proclaimed loner hold onto the two females most important to him without history repeating itself in a world of heartbreak?
About the Authors
Noelle AdamsNoelle hand wrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn’t stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.
She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.
Stacey Joy NetzelI fell in love with books at a young age, so for me it seemed only natural to graduate to writing them. I credit my parents for encouraging my dreams of becoming a published author, as well as the very talented friends I’ve made in Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA).
An avid reader and fan of movies with a happily ever after, I live in Wisconsin with my husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. In my limited free time I enjoy gardening and canning, and visiting my parents up north at the cabin on the lake with the whole family.
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Just $0.99 for a limited time!(Regular price $4.99)
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Revival by Noelle Adams
When she was a girl, Leila had an embarrassing crush on Baron James, her brother’s best friend. She’s grown up now, divorced with twin daughters and a new job as a college professor, and she needs to make good decisions. No matter how irresistible Baron is when he reenters her life, she won’t be a fool over him again.Baron James has been a bad boy all his life, chasing women and seeking thrills, but he’s forced to take on leadership in his family’s company after his father dies. His new role takes everything he has, and he doesn’t have room in his heart to start a relationship with Leila and her daughters.But his heart doesn’t seem to know this…
Autumn Wishby Stacey Joy Netzel
Nikki Rowen desires a family of her own–but first comes love, then comes marriage. She thought she had the former, until the moment she mentioned the latter and her boyfriend left her with nothing but a broken heart. Just as she’s beginning to doubt she’ll ever have a ’til death do us part Happily Ever After, she meets her new neighbor in the most unexpected way.In Sam Mallin’s experience, the word family is synonymous with abandonment; he’s more than content on his own. Yet, in less than a week, he finds himself caring for an infant dropped on his doorstep, and playing house with his beautiful next-door-neighbor. When his feelings for Nikki deepen, he fears he’s nothing more than the ready-made family she so desperately wishes for.
How can a self-proclaimed loner hold onto the two females most important to him without history repeating itself in a world of heartbreak?
About the Authors
Noelle AdamsNoelle hand wrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn’t stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.
She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.
Stacey Joy NetzelI fell in love with books at a young age, so for me it seemed only natural to graduate to writing them. I credit my parents for encouraging my dreams of becoming a published author, as well as the very talented friends I’ve made in Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA).
An avid reader and fan of movies with a happily ever after, I live in Wisconsin with my husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. In my limited free time I enjoy gardening and canning, and visiting my parents up north at the cabin on the lake with the whole family.
April 6, 2014
Authors in Bloom Blog Hop 2014
April 7th – April 16th 201410 Days of Giveaways-Gardening Tips-Recipes-and more!
Plus a GRAND PRIZE you’ll be digging to win!
How about a Kindle or Nook anyone? What about a $25 gift card to buy books on that brand new ereader?? Plus a 2nd $25 gift card winner, as well as TONS of individual blog hop prizes!)
Hello blog hoppers!
I don't have a recipe, or a gardening tip, but I'd like to share with you a brand new fruit I discovered. Have you ever heard of a Cucamelon, or the Mouse Melon? I hadn't until last fall. Once I checked them out, I just had to order some seeds so I could give them a try.
According to the Underwood Gardens, Terrior Seeds, LLC website , a Cucamelon is a tiny, watermelon-looking fruit that is crisp, crunchy, and reminiscent of a cucumber, with a hint of tartness. They can be tossed in a salad, pickled, or eaten right off the vines. You can read reviews from satisfied customers as well as order from Underwood Gardens, and for a great blog post on the fruit, check out homegrown-revolution.co.uk .
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On the back of my seed packet it says: 80 days, 5' vines productive and attractive. Mulch thickly and water well in dry weather. Plant near fence or with trellis. Pick fruits often to encourage growth of more flowers and fruits.Now...once your gardening is done, you're going to want to relax with a great book, so I suggest you check out the newly expanded
COLORADO TRUST SERIES.
Trust makes all the difference when love and danger collide.
Evidence of Trust , Book 1, brand new release AVAILABLE NOW Trust by Design , Book 2, brand new release coming Spring 2014 Trust in the Lawe , Book 3, re-release coming Spring 2014 Shattered Trust , Book 4, re-release coming Spring 2014 Trust by Design , Book 5, re-release coming Spring 2014 (previously titled Shadowed Trust)
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BN Having grown up under the excessive expectations of her CEO father, Brittany Lucas is as resistant to authority as the mustang she’s training for her boss. It’s a fault that lands her in more danger than she bargains for while camping in the back-country of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Ranger Joel Morgan is used to having the upper hand in all his cases—until he runs into the headstrong blond while investigating disturbing incidents of poaching in the park. Brittany’s imprudent lie of omission awakens ghosts in his past, making the sizzling attraction between them unwelcome. As he searches for evidence he can trust her, the monster mutilating wildlife turns his sights on Brittany, and Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
EXCERPT:
Britt stewed in the saddle as her stallion picked his way along the trail. Mark had called a half-hour ago, claiming he needed Mitch back at the ranch. He hadn’t given a specific reason, and the moment she’d heard Joel was riding in to be her new safety buddy, she figured there was more going on than he would say. Or could say. Mitch’s initial frown had morphed into an emotionless mask, so different from his usual carefree attitude. He hadn’t questioned the request, or even commented when she tried to speculate about the change of plans. With a grim “Good luck,” he’d turned his mount back toward the trailhead and left her wondering what the heck was going on. She’d slowed Paelo’s stride, but sure as hell wasn't going to stop and twiddle her thumbs while waiting for Mr. Power-trip Ranger to catch up. She was tired of him issuing orders and ruining her day every time she turned around. With the sun warming her back, she tried to enjoy the scenery while she could. Lord knew once heappeared she wouldn’t have a moment’s peace for the rest of the trip. In the past week, the new leaves on the trees had darkened to a deeper shade of green, their thick foliage shading the trail so much in places the snow from a week ago still hadn’t completely melted. She knew the terrain well, had each landmark etched in her mind. The hands of time and Mother Nature changed something about them every year and she looked forward to cataloguing the alterations each spring. Her gaze scanned the trail ahead and the sight of hoof prints in the snow made her draw back on the reins. The tracks didn’t appear fresh, maybe a few days old judging by how they disappeared wherever the sun had melted the snow. She dismounted and gave Paelo a soft command. Inspecting the bare ground, she saw no sign of passage in the moist soil, not even a slight indent. She’d guess the rider had come through sometime after the storm a week ago because there hadn’t been any precipitation since then. This guy won’t think twice if he catches you alone. Joel’s ominous warning from the meeting sent a tingle of uneasiness along her spine. She rose to her feet, shifting her gaze from tree to tree, studying the shadows as she imagined someone out there, watching her.A sudden rustle from behind made her jump and spin around. Paelo stared back at her as he chewed a small branch loaded with green leaves. The pounding of her heart eased. “Oh, this is ridiculous,” she muttered. The tracks were obviously old, and whoever it had been was long gone by now. Still, she decided it might not be a bad idea to wait after all. She backed Paelo up so they wouldn’t disturb any more of the tracks and found a large boulder alongside the trail where she could sit. Quite a bit later than she expected, Joel rode up, his face cast in shadow from the low-sitting brim of his Stetson. She stood as he dismounted before facing her with a scowl. “I specifically instructed you to wait.” Irritation flared even as she wondered how he knew she hadn’t. Then it dawned on her, Paelo had left behind his own set of single tracks. Shrugging, she retorted, “You caught up, didn’t you?” His jaw tightened and his fists clenched at his sides. Britt stood her ground despite the fact her stomach was doing that damn little flippy thing it did whenever he was near. She moistened suddenly dry lips, and his attention flicked down. Heat flared at the memory of his mouth on hers. She’d re-imagined both kisses way too many times over the past couple days. “I—” Her voice broke. She cleared her throat and tried again. “I found some tracks.” He finally took a small step back and she moved past to direct him to the spot. As he squatted for a better look, a reassuring thought occurred to her. “They’re probably from a ranger, but I figured you’d want to look at them.” He rose back to his full height. “Stay here. I’m going to see if I can pick up the trail further on.” She automatically took a step after him, and he whirled so fast she gasped. Taking hold of her shoulders, he backed her up until the heels of her boots came up against the boulder she’d been sitting on. “Damn it, Brittany, I said stay here.” “I was just going to—”
With a low growl, he pressed her shoulders until she sat. She leaned back as he planted a hand on either side of her. “This is precisely why I told you to wait. Any evidence up to this point you’ve trampled, now let me see what I can salvage of the rest of it without you getting in the way. Move off this rock and I’m going to take you straight back down this mountain—trail be damned.”
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April 1, 2014
Guesting blogging + RELEASE DAY!!
Hello! I'm guest blogging over at Cynthia Woolf's lovely blog where she's got:
"Courageous women, honorable men, and a land wild enough to hold them both."
Here are just a couple of her books:
Come on over and say hello if you get a chance! I'm talking about my favorite state of Colorado, celebrating the release of EVIDENCE OF TRUST with an exclusive excerpt, and giving away an ebook to one lucky person who comments.
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Having grown up under the excessive expectations of her CEO father, Brittany Lucas is as resistant to authority as the mustang she’s training for her boss. It’s a fault that lands her in more danger than she bargains for while camping in the back-country of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Ranger Joel Morgan is used to having the upper hand in all his cases—until he runs into the headstrong blond while investigating disturbing incidents of poaching in the park. Brittany’s imprudent lie of omission awakens ghosts in his past, making the sizzling attraction between them unwelcome. As he searches for evidence he can trust her, the monster mutilating wildlife turns his sights on Brittany, and Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
Have a great day and hope to see you there!
Stacey
"Courageous women, honorable men, and a land wild enough to hold them both."
Here are just a couple of her books:
Come on over and say hello if you get a chance! I'm talking about my favorite state of Colorado, celebrating the release of EVIDENCE OF TRUST with an exclusive excerpt, and giving away an ebook to one lucky person who comments.
AMAZON APPLE KOBO
Having grown up under the excessive expectations of her CEO father, Brittany Lucas is as resistant to authority as the mustang she’s training for her boss. It’s a fault that lands her in more danger than she bargains for while camping in the back-country of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Ranger Joel Morgan is used to having the upper hand in all his cases—until he runs into the headstrong blond while investigating disturbing incidents of poaching in the park. Brittany’s imprudent lie of omission awakens ghosts in his past, making the sizzling attraction between them unwelcome. As he searches for evidence he can trust her, the monster mutilating wildlife turns his sights on Brittany, and Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
Have a great day and hope to see you there!
Stacey
Addictive Reads Giveaway & Launch Party
To my awesome readers, I'd like to share with you the Addictive Reads website launch and giveaway! Prizes include gift cards, and a bundle of great books!
ADDICTIVE READS is a group of twenty-three authors who have banded together to bring you books from all genres. Our goal is to provide you with well-written and entertaining reads. Most of our authors are award-winning, and several have even hit the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists.On the website, you'll see each of us has an individual page with all of our books listed, along with social media links. We also have genre pages where you can find books in just about any genre you enjoy. (See the menu guide links at the top of the page.)Even better yet? We have FREE ebooks for you, as well as collections (anthologies and box sets) from Addictive Reads authors.Now, back to those prizes I mentioned at the top. As a thank you for checking us out, we're holding a giveaway. There will be 3 winners, to be announcedSaturday, April 5th.You can enter through Friday, April 4, 20141.$25 Amazon Gift Card2. $20 Amazon Gift Card3. Bundle of eBooks from Addictive Reads Authors including:§ LET'S SCARE CANCER TO DEATH Anthology (Horror) with short stories by Rhonda Hopkins & Gregory Carrico§ EVIDENCE OF TRUST (Romantic Suspense) by Stacey Joy Netzel§ DEADLY OBSESSION (Romantic Suspense) by Kristine Cayne§ ETERNITY OF ROSES (Paranormal Romance) by Natalie G. Owens§ BIRDS DO IT! (Contemporary Romance) by *lizzie starr§ AIR: MERLIN'S CHALICE (Fantasy) by Meredith Bond§ ANGEL OF DEATH (Fantasy) by Anna Erishkigal§ WANING MOON (YA Dystopian) by P.J. Sharon§ TRUST NO ONE (Suspense) by Diana Layne§ ALWAYS REMEMBER (Contemporary Romance) by Sheila Seabrook§ STARS, LOVE AND PIROUETTES (Contemporary Romance) by Alicia & Roy Street§ REVENGE (Romantic Suspense) by Dana Delamar § SOME ENCHANTED WALTZ (Time Travel Romance) by Lily Silver
To enter the giveaway, just go to our ADDICTIVE READS site and follow the prompts in the Rafflecopter near the bottom of the post for your chance to win one of the prizes!
We hope you'll visit with us often and connect with us on our social media sites Thank you for being part of our reading family! *Please note: If any of the winners do not respond within five days, we may select a new winner and the original winner will forfeit any prize.
ADDICTIVE READS is a group of twenty-three authors who have banded together to bring you books from all genres. Our goal is to provide you with well-written and entertaining reads. Most of our authors are award-winning, and several have even hit the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists.On the website, you'll see each of us has an individual page with all of our books listed, along with social media links. We also have genre pages where you can find books in just about any genre you enjoy. (See the menu guide links at the top of the page.)Even better yet? We have FREE ebooks for you, as well as collections (anthologies and box sets) from Addictive Reads authors.Now, back to those prizes I mentioned at the top. As a thank you for checking us out, we're holding a giveaway. There will be 3 winners, to be announcedSaturday, April 5th.You can enter through Friday, April 4, 20141.$25 Amazon Gift Card2. $20 Amazon Gift Card3. Bundle of eBooks from Addictive Reads Authors including:§ LET'S SCARE CANCER TO DEATH Anthology (Horror) with short stories by Rhonda Hopkins & Gregory Carrico§ EVIDENCE OF TRUST (Romantic Suspense) by Stacey Joy Netzel§ DEADLY OBSESSION (Romantic Suspense) by Kristine Cayne§ ETERNITY OF ROSES (Paranormal Romance) by Natalie G. Owens§ BIRDS DO IT! (Contemporary Romance) by *lizzie starr§ AIR: MERLIN'S CHALICE (Fantasy) by Meredith Bond§ ANGEL OF DEATH (Fantasy) by Anna Erishkigal§ WANING MOON (YA Dystopian) by P.J. Sharon§ TRUST NO ONE (Suspense) by Diana Layne§ ALWAYS REMEMBER (Contemporary Romance) by Sheila Seabrook§ STARS, LOVE AND PIROUETTES (Contemporary Romance) by Alicia & Roy Street§ REVENGE (Romantic Suspense) by Dana Delamar § SOME ENCHANTED WALTZ (Time Travel Romance) by Lily Silver
To enter the giveaway, just go to our ADDICTIVE READS site and follow the prompts in the Rafflecopter near the bottom of the post for your chance to win one of the prizes!
We hope you'll visit with us often and connect with us on our social media sites Thank you for being part of our reading family! *Please note: If any of the winners do not respond within five days, we may select a new winner and the original winner will forfeit any prize.
March 31, 2014
Evidence of Trust
New Release April 1, 2014
EVIDENCE OF TRUSTColorado Trust Series Book 1
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Trust makes all the difference when love and danger collide
Having grown up under the excessive expectations of her CEO father, Brittany Lucas is as resistant to authority as the mustang she’s training for her boss. It’s a fault that lands her in more danger than she bargains for while camping in the back-country of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Ranger Joel Morgan is used to having the upper hand in all his cases—until he runs into the headstrong blond while investigating disturbing incidents of poaching in the park. Brittany’s imprudent lie of omission awakens ghosts in his past, making the sizzling attraction between them unwelcome.
As he searches for evidence he can trust her, the monster mutilating wildlife turns his sights on Brittany, and Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
EXCERPT:
The scrape of a chair reached her ears, then the office door swung open on Casey’s invitation for Joel to join them for a drink. She stooped for her camera bag as he replied, “I can stay for one beer.” Her heart thudded and a tingle surged through her nerve ends. Damn it. Where the hell was the line when she needed it? “All done?” Casey asked as he flipped off the office light. “Yes. But I’m pretty tired, so I think I’m going to pass on the bar tonight. Tell the girls I’ll see them tomorrow.” “Aw, come on, it’s still early.” She shook her head with an apologetic smile as they stepped outside. While he locked up, she removed the SD card from her camera and extended it to Joel without meeting his gaze. “Here. I’ll stop by the station to pick this up tomorrow.” Casey gave him a light slap on the back as he walked past. “I'll see you over there.” She tracked his progress with a narrowed gaze, then shifted her attention back to Joel, who hadn’t taken the card yet. The overhead light cast his face in shadow. Dark stubble on his jaw added to the effect, making it hard to gauge his mood as he stood next to where Nobel waited patiently at the hitching rail. She waggled her hand impatiently. “You want the pictures or not?” He finally reached for the little card and his fingers brushed hers, supercharging the tingle of anticipation lingering throughout her body. Pulling her hand away, she funneled her frustration into her words. “I don’t appreciate you telling Casey to babysit me.” “You heard that.” “Of course I heard that. I heard you the first time up at camp, so what’s the point of saying something to him?” “Because, while you hear what I say, you don’t seem to listen very well.” He slipped the media card into the front pocket of his faded jeans. “I highly suggest you listento this: either you follow my rules, or I’ll revoke Highland’s riding access.” After what she’d seen, she had no intentions of camping alone until the guy was caught, but his threat caught her off guard. “You wouldn’t.” “Try me.” “That’s blackmail.” His gaze held steady on hers. “Whatever it takes.” “Why do you even care? It’s not like we’re friends.” Oh, God, why couldn’t she just keep her mouth shut? “My duty is not only to protect the animals in the park, but people as well.” So, she was nothing but duty. Great. At least he had no trouble locating the stupid little imaginary line. She swallowed past the lump forming in her throat and tried to come up with a reply to show she didn’t give a damn how he categorized her. Something shifted in his eyes. Light seemed to collect in the gold flecks around his irises. They softened—no, heated. He took a step closer. “You really want to know why we can’t be friends, Brittany?” She wanted to say no, but her voice wouldn’t work. Wanted to back up, but her feet wouldn’t move. His voice had lowered to a sensual, mesmerizing pitch that held her rooted to the spot while he closed the remaining distance between them. “You are frustrating as all hell and drive me nuts.” Nothing like the truth to break the spell. Now she could move. Except when she took a step backward, the hitching rail brought her up short. Next thing she knew, Joel had braced a hand on either side of her, caging her in the circle of his arms. “You don’t like me. Fine, I get it.” “Do you?” he asked softly. “Really?” She thought she did—until he leaned in as if he was going to kiss her. “Yes,” she said quickly, wishing her voice hadn’t come out so breathless. As if she wanted his mouth on hers. She raised her hands between them, but hesitated to press her palms against the soft cotton covering his muscled chest. “The feeling’s mutual, by the way. And I don’t want to be friends anymore, anyway.” The barest hint of a smile curved his lips. “Good.” Then he brought his hands to her face, threaded his fingers in her hair, and tilted her head for a full-on, passion-infused kiss that scrambled her brain and left her aching for all of him. Confusion was incinerated by desire and any thought of resisting went up in smoke. She wound her arms around his neck, reveling in the hot glide of his tongue against hers. He lowered one arm to slip beneath her unzipped jacket and drew her tight against the hard length of his body. Even with the layers of clothing between them, his heat warmed her to the core. He smelled like the mountains, and tasted better than her favorite chocolate dessert. Yes, kissing him was definitely better than dessert. Their labored breath sounded extraordinarily loud in the quiet night, joined only by the soft nicker of a horse directly to her left. Nobel. Joel pulled back just enough to lean his forehead against hers, one hand still cupping the back of her neck. She opened her eyes to see his were still closed. “Maybe that wasn’t such a good idea,” he whispered. For a moment, they simply breathed. Quick, shallow breaths barely filled her oxygen-starved lungs. Her inhale matched his exhale, moving their bodies together as one as she contemplated his statement. His grip tightened on her neck and he dipped down for one last, too-brief taste. This time, when he pulled away, she lost the heat of his entire body. All he said before he swung into the saddle was, “Tell Fuller I changed my mind.”
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As always, thanks for reading!
EVIDENCE OF TRUSTColorado Trust Series Book 1
AMAZON APPLE BN KOBO UK CA AU
Trust makes all the difference when love and danger collide
Having grown up under the excessive expectations of her CEO father, Brittany Lucas is as resistant to authority as the mustang she’s training for her boss. It’s a fault that lands her in more danger than she bargains for while camping in the back-country of the Rocky Mountain National Park.Ranger Joel Morgan is used to having the upper hand in all his cases—until he runs into the headstrong blond while investigating disturbing incidents of poaching in the park. Brittany’s imprudent lie of omission awakens ghosts in his past, making the sizzling attraction between them unwelcome.
As he searches for evidence he can trust her, the monster mutilating wildlife turns his sights on Brittany, and Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
EXCERPT:
The scrape of a chair reached her ears, then the office door swung open on Casey’s invitation for Joel to join them for a drink. She stooped for her camera bag as he replied, “I can stay for one beer.” Her heart thudded and a tingle surged through her nerve ends. Damn it. Where the hell was the line when she needed it? “All done?” Casey asked as he flipped off the office light. “Yes. But I’m pretty tired, so I think I’m going to pass on the bar tonight. Tell the girls I’ll see them tomorrow.” “Aw, come on, it’s still early.” She shook her head with an apologetic smile as they stepped outside. While he locked up, she removed the SD card from her camera and extended it to Joel without meeting his gaze. “Here. I’ll stop by the station to pick this up tomorrow.” Casey gave him a light slap on the back as he walked past. “I'll see you over there.” She tracked his progress with a narrowed gaze, then shifted her attention back to Joel, who hadn’t taken the card yet. The overhead light cast his face in shadow. Dark stubble on his jaw added to the effect, making it hard to gauge his mood as he stood next to where Nobel waited patiently at the hitching rail. She waggled her hand impatiently. “You want the pictures or not?” He finally reached for the little card and his fingers brushed hers, supercharging the tingle of anticipation lingering throughout her body. Pulling her hand away, she funneled her frustration into her words. “I don’t appreciate you telling Casey to babysit me.” “You heard that.” “Of course I heard that. I heard you the first time up at camp, so what’s the point of saying something to him?” “Because, while you hear what I say, you don’t seem to listen very well.” He slipped the media card into the front pocket of his faded jeans. “I highly suggest you listento this: either you follow my rules, or I’ll revoke Highland’s riding access.” After what she’d seen, she had no intentions of camping alone until the guy was caught, but his threat caught her off guard. “You wouldn’t.” “Try me.” “That’s blackmail.” His gaze held steady on hers. “Whatever it takes.” “Why do you even care? It’s not like we’re friends.” Oh, God, why couldn’t she just keep her mouth shut? “My duty is not only to protect the animals in the park, but people as well.” So, she was nothing but duty. Great. At least he had no trouble locating the stupid little imaginary line. She swallowed past the lump forming in her throat and tried to come up with a reply to show she didn’t give a damn how he categorized her. Something shifted in his eyes. Light seemed to collect in the gold flecks around his irises. They softened—no, heated. He took a step closer. “You really want to know why we can’t be friends, Brittany?” She wanted to say no, but her voice wouldn’t work. Wanted to back up, but her feet wouldn’t move. His voice had lowered to a sensual, mesmerizing pitch that held her rooted to the spot while he closed the remaining distance between them. “You are frustrating as all hell and drive me nuts.” Nothing like the truth to break the spell. Now she could move. Except when she took a step backward, the hitching rail brought her up short. Next thing she knew, Joel had braced a hand on either side of her, caging her in the circle of his arms. “You don’t like me. Fine, I get it.” “Do you?” he asked softly. “Really?” She thought she did—until he leaned in as if he was going to kiss her. “Yes,” she said quickly, wishing her voice hadn’t come out so breathless. As if she wanted his mouth on hers. She raised her hands between them, but hesitated to press her palms against the soft cotton covering his muscled chest. “The feeling’s mutual, by the way. And I don’t want to be friends anymore, anyway.” The barest hint of a smile curved his lips. “Good.” Then he brought his hands to her face, threaded his fingers in her hair, and tilted her head for a full-on, passion-infused kiss that scrambled her brain and left her aching for all of him. Confusion was incinerated by desire and any thought of resisting went up in smoke. She wound her arms around his neck, reveling in the hot glide of his tongue against hers. He lowered one arm to slip beneath her unzipped jacket and drew her tight against the hard length of his body. Even with the layers of clothing between them, his heat warmed her to the core. He smelled like the mountains, and tasted better than her favorite chocolate dessert. Yes, kissing him was definitely better than dessert. Their labored breath sounded extraordinarily loud in the quiet night, joined only by the soft nicker of a horse directly to her left. Nobel. Joel pulled back just enough to lean his forehead against hers, one hand still cupping the back of her neck. She opened her eyes to see his were still closed. “Maybe that wasn’t such a good idea,” he whispered. For a moment, they simply breathed. Quick, shallow breaths barely filled her oxygen-starved lungs. Her inhale matched his exhale, moving their bodies together as one as she contemplated his statement. His grip tightened on her neck and he dipped down for one last, too-brief taste. This time, when he pulled away, she lost the heat of his entire body. All he said before he swung into the saddle was, “Tell Fuller I changed my mind.”
~*~
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March 16, 2014
Looking forward to SPRING!
It was beginning to seem like Spring would NEVER arrive after this record-breaking winter of below zero days. But, slowly, the temperature is see-sawing every week to the point where we're above zero most of the time. We even hit the 30's a few times, and 40's once - that's a total heat wave for Wisconsin!
Now that the snow is beginning to melt, I'm thinking about the garden. I don't necessarily look forward to the work of it, but the fresh veggies and canning will be worth it. Also, my fingers are crossed that the younger of my two horses gets to go to school this spring after it was cancelled last fall. He's 10, so it's way past time.
In the meantime, lookie below...I've got a brand new book available for pre-order!
COLORADO TRUST SERIES Trust makes all the difference when love and danger collide.
Sparks fly when a headstrong wrangler and an alpha park ranger are thrown together while he’s searching for evidence to stop the poacher killing animals in RMNP. When the monster turns his deranged sights on Brittany, Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 1st
But you can pre-order NOW!
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AND, I'm trucking along on book two, which I'm hoping to release May 2nd!
How about you...what are you looking forward to this Spring?
Now that the snow is beginning to melt, I'm thinking about the garden. I don't necessarily look forward to the work of it, but the fresh veggies and canning will be worth it. Also, my fingers are crossed that the younger of my two horses gets to go to school this spring after it was cancelled last fall. He's 10, so it's way past time.
In the meantime, lookie below...I've got a brand new book available for pre-order!
COLORADO TRUST SERIES Trust makes all the difference when love and danger collide.
Sparks fly when a headstrong wrangler and an alpha park ranger are thrown together while he’s searching for evidence to stop the poacher killing animals in RMNP. When the monster turns his deranged sights on Brittany, Joel discovers he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even give his own life.
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 1st
But you can pre-order NOW!
AMAZON KOBO
AND, I'm trucking along on book two, which I'm hoping to release May 2nd!
How about you...what are you looking forward to this Spring?
March 10, 2014
Authors Supporting Our Troops
Awesome author
Armand Rosamilia
is collecting fellow authors' books to send to our troops stationed in Kuwait and Afghanistan in April. The men and women of the Armed Forces love receiving signed books from authors to read and pass around while they're over there.
But you don't have to be an author to help. Keep reading and I'll show you how!
Check this out ~ as of March 9th, there are 181 authors participating and 1427 books. AND, more are arriving every day!
There are some SJN books in there. Can you see them?
Nope, they're buried under the tons
more that came in after I sent mine.
AUTHORS: Interested in donating some of your books? If you're an author and want to help, join THIS PAGE and then get in touch with Armand Rosamilia for the address to send your signed copies by the end of this month. Let's do something positive for someone else!
NOT AN AUTHOR? You can still help TWO different ways!
1. You can donate $ via PayPal to Armand at: armandrosamilia (at) gmail.com to help with the major shipping costs for mailing all those books overseas.
2. Buy this awesome T-shirt HERE and it helps with shipping costs as well. Sale ends March 20th.
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The lovely ladies of Wisconsin Romance Writers Green Bay
Area supported our wonderful troops by donating $60 at the March
meeting. THANK YOU all for your contributions!
But you don't have to be an author to help. Keep reading and I'll show you how!
Check this out ~ as of March 9th, there are 181 authors participating and 1427 books. AND, more are arriving every day!
There are some SJN books in there. Can you see them?Nope, they're buried under the tons
more that came in after I sent mine.
AUTHORS: Interested in donating some of your books? If you're an author and want to help, join THIS PAGE and then get in touch with Armand Rosamilia for the address to send your signed copies by the end of this month. Let's do something positive for someone else!
NOT AN AUTHOR? You can still help TWO different ways!
1. You can donate $ via PayPal to Armand at: armandrosamilia (at) gmail.com to help with the major shipping costs for mailing all those books overseas.
2. Buy this awesome T-shirt HERE and it helps with shipping costs as well. Sale ends March 20th.
Click HERE to buy
The lovely ladies of Wisconsin Romance Writers Green BayArea supported our wonderful troops by donating $60 at the March
meeting. THANK YOU all for your contributions!
February 10, 2014
The Sexy Seven - just $0.99!
The Ladies of Sugar and Sin have a new boxed set, and for a limited time, you can pick up a copy for the awesome low price of just $0.99
That's 7 books for less than $1!
(Regular price $7.99, total value of all books $21.94)
Amazon Apple BN Kobo
Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU
The Ladies of Sugar and Sin have seven more sinfully-sexy heroes for your reading pleasure: a cowboy, rich celebrity, pro-football player, emergency medical technician, mafia prince, artist, and a firefighter Dom. Fall in love with each one side by side with their strong, sassy heroines.
ALL IN , by LC GirouxWhat happens in Vegas, can change your life!Current Jackson is always in control except when he's not, and he isn't ever in control when he's around her.It was supposed to be temporary, but both of them want more.Gianna Berri is more of a seat of her pants kind of girl, even if they are his pants.A girl on the run, a cowboy with an itch, a marriage made in Vegas!
GOING FOR I T, by Liz MatisPro football player Jake Miller's game plan for winning back supermodel Hannah Hahn is play action in the bedroom. Once he sees beyond the swimsuits and lingerie and she sees beyond his accolades and stats, feelings of love blindside them both, changing the rules of the game. Will their celebrity egos block the way to true love?
GROUNDS FOR CHANGE , by Stacey Joy Netzel Psychologist Dana McClain switched to counseling animals because she becomes too emotionally involved with her clients. She figures she's safe assisting EMT Charlie Russell with his incorrigible Great Dane, Sugar, until he reveals a deep buried secret and pleads for her help. She tells herself it's all about the dog, not the guy, but history has a way of repeating itself.
MALAVITA , by Dana DelamarMafia prince Enrico Lucchesi never expected to fall in love with Antonella Andretti, the daughter of the capo who savagely murdered his brothers. But will love be enough to bridge the gulf between them--particularly when their fathers don't want peace, and when Enrico's desire for revenge roars to life?
MISMATCH , by Nana MaloneSpunky artist manager, Jessica Stanton, needs a savior. When a business rival steals yet another of her stars, she's may lose everything she's worked for. Art authenticator, Eli Marks, is always saving his brother from the demons of his past. Will their secrets stop them from finding true love?
A STORMY SPRING , by CC MackenzieShe didn't want a man. She didn't want love. She wanted to forget.Though her name is synonymous with success, Becca Wainwright isn't interested in fame or celebrity. All that matters to her is choreography and how alive she feels when she creates....Famously single, Lucas Del Garda's passions are wealth, celebrity and power.The electrifying attraction between the dancer and PR Guru is instantaneous. But after a stormy night in the strong arms of Lucas, Becca finds her life has changed, forever...
UNDER HIS COMMAND , by Kristine CayneA firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust--and the sexual submission--of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
Stacey
That's 7 books for less than $1!
(Regular price $7.99, total value of all books $21.94) Amazon Apple BN Kobo
Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU
The Ladies of Sugar and Sin have seven more sinfully-sexy heroes for your reading pleasure: a cowboy, rich celebrity, pro-football player, emergency medical technician, mafia prince, artist, and a firefighter Dom. Fall in love with each one side by side with their strong, sassy heroines.
ALL IN , by LC GirouxWhat happens in Vegas, can change your life!Current Jackson is always in control except when he's not, and he isn't ever in control when he's around her.It was supposed to be temporary, but both of them want more.Gianna Berri is more of a seat of her pants kind of girl, even if they are his pants.A girl on the run, a cowboy with an itch, a marriage made in Vegas!
GOING FOR I T, by Liz MatisPro football player Jake Miller's game plan for winning back supermodel Hannah Hahn is play action in the bedroom. Once he sees beyond the swimsuits and lingerie and she sees beyond his accolades and stats, feelings of love blindside them both, changing the rules of the game. Will their celebrity egos block the way to true love?
GROUNDS FOR CHANGE , by Stacey Joy Netzel Psychologist Dana McClain switched to counseling animals because she becomes too emotionally involved with her clients. She figures she's safe assisting EMT Charlie Russell with his incorrigible Great Dane, Sugar, until he reveals a deep buried secret and pleads for her help. She tells herself it's all about the dog, not the guy, but history has a way of repeating itself.
MALAVITA , by Dana DelamarMafia prince Enrico Lucchesi never expected to fall in love with Antonella Andretti, the daughter of the capo who savagely murdered his brothers. But will love be enough to bridge the gulf between them--particularly when their fathers don't want peace, and when Enrico's desire for revenge roars to life?
MISMATCH , by Nana MaloneSpunky artist manager, Jessica Stanton, needs a savior. When a business rival steals yet another of her stars, she's may lose everything she's worked for. Art authenticator, Eli Marks, is always saving his brother from the demons of his past. Will their secrets stop them from finding true love?
A STORMY SPRING , by CC MackenzieShe didn't want a man. She didn't want love. She wanted to forget.Though her name is synonymous with success, Becca Wainwright isn't interested in fame or celebrity. All that matters to her is choreography and how alive she feels when she creates....Famously single, Lucas Del Garda's passions are wealth, celebrity and power.The electrifying attraction between the dancer and PR Guru is instantaneous. But after a stormy night in the strong arms of Lucas, Becca finds her life has changed, forever...
UNDER HIS COMMAND , by Kristine CayneA firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust--and the sexual submission--of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
Stacey
The Sexy Seven
The Ladies of Sugar and Sin have a new boxed set, and for a limited time, you can pick up a copy for the awesome low price of just $0.99
That's 7 books for less than $1!
(Regular price $7.99, total value of all books $21.94)
Amazon Apple BN Kobo
Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU
The Ladies of Sugar and Sin have seven more sinfully-sexy heroes for your reading pleasure: a cowboy, rich celebrity, pro-football player, emergency medical technician, mafia prince, artist, and a firefighter Dom. Fall in love with each one side by side with their strong, sassy heroines.
ALL IN , by LC GirouxWhat happens in Vegas, can change your life!Current Jackson is always in control except when he's not, and he isn't ever in control when he's around her.It was supposed to be temporary, but both of them want more.Gianna Berri is more of a seat of her pants kind of girl, even if they are his pants.A girl on the run, a cowboy with an itch, a marriage made in Vegas!
GOING FOR I T, by Liz MatisPro football player Jake Miller's game plan for winning back supermodel Hannah Hahn is play action in the bedroom. Once he sees beyond the swimsuits and lingerie and she sees beyond his accolades and stats, feelings of love blindside them both, changing the rules of the game. Will their celebrity egos block the way to true love?
GROUNDS FOR CHANGE , by Stacey Joy Netzel Psychologist Dana McClain switched to counseling animals because she becomes too emotionally involved with her clients. She figures she's safe assisting EMT Charlie Russell with his incorrigible Great Dane, Sugar, until he reveals a deep buried secret and pleads for her help. She tells herself it's all about the dog, not the guy, but history has a way of repeating itself.
MALAVITA , by Dana DelamarMafia prince Enrico Lucchesi never expected to fall in love with Antonella Andretti, the daughter of the capo who savagely murdered his brothers. But will love be enough to bridge the gulf between them--particularly when their fathers don't want peace, and when Enrico's desire for revenge roars to life?
MISMATCH , by Nana MaloneSpunky artist manager, Jessica Stanton, needs a savior. When a business rival steals yet another of her stars, she's may lose everything she's worked for. Art authenticator, Eli Marks, is always saving his brother from the demons of his past. Will their secrets stop them from finding true love?
A STORMY SPRING , by CC MackenzieShe didn't want a man. She didn't want love. She wanted to forget.Though her name is synonymous with success, Becca Wainwright isn't interested in fame or celebrity. All that matters to her is choreography and how alive she feels when she creates....Famously single, Lucas Del Garda's passions are wealth, celebrity and power.The electrifying attraction between the dancer and PR Guru is instantaneous. But after a stormy night in the strong arms of Lucas, Becca finds her life has changed, forever...
UNDER HIS COMMAND , by Kristine CayneA firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust--and the sexual submission--of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
Stacey
That's 7 books for less than $1!
(Regular price $7.99, total value of all books $21.94) Amazon Apple BN Kobo
Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU
The Ladies of Sugar and Sin have seven more sinfully-sexy heroes for your reading pleasure: a cowboy, rich celebrity, pro-football player, emergency medical technician, mafia prince, artist, and a firefighter Dom. Fall in love with each one side by side with their strong, sassy heroines.
ALL IN , by LC GirouxWhat happens in Vegas, can change your life!Current Jackson is always in control except when he's not, and he isn't ever in control when he's around her.It was supposed to be temporary, but both of them want more.Gianna Berri is more of a seat of her pants kind of girl, even if they are his pants.A girl on the run, a cowboy with an itch, a marriage made in Vegas!
GOING FOR I T, by Liz MatisPro football player Jake Miller's game plan for winning back supermodel Hannah Hahn is play action in the bedroom. Once he sees beyond the swimsuits and lingerie and she sees beyond his accolades and stats, feelings of love blindside them both, changing the rules of the game. Will their celebrity egos block the way to true love?
GROUNDS FOR CHANGE , by Stacey Joy Netzel Psychologist Dana McClain switched to counseling animals because she becomes too emotionally involved with her clients. She figures she's safe assisting EMT Charlie Russell with his incorrigible Great Dane, Sugar, until he reveals a deep buried secret and pleads for her help. She tells herself it's all about the dog, not the guy, but history has a way of repeating itself.
MALAVITA , by Dana DelamarMafia prince Enrico Lucchesi never expected to fall in love with Antonella Andretti, the daughter of the capo who savagely murdered his brothers. But will love be enough to bridge the gulf between them--particularly when their fathers don't want peace, and when Enrico's desire for revenge roars to life?
MISMATCH , by Nana MaloneSpunky artist manager, Jessica Stanton, needs a savior. When a business rival steals yet another of her stars, she's may lose everything she's worked for. Art authenticator, Eli Marks, is always saving his brother from the demons of his past. Will their secrets stop them from finding true love?
A STORMY SPRING , by CC MackenzieShe didn't want a man. She didn't want love. She wanted to forget.Though her name is synonymous with success, Becca Wainwright isn't interested in fame or celebrity. All that matters to her is choreography and how alive she feels when she creates....Famously single, Lucas Del Garda's passions are wealth, celebrity and power.The electrifying attraction between the dancer and PR Guru is instantaneous. But after a stormy night in the strong arms of Lucas, Becca finds her life has changed, forever...
UNDER HIS COMMAND , by Kristine CayneA firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust--and the sexual submission--of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
Stacey
