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February 29, 2016

#Excerpt: A KISS IN THE SHADOWS by Lily Danes and Eve Kincaid


Excerpt:
“I take care of myself. I don’t need someone to take care of me,” Erin said.
Will ran a thumb across her pouty bottom lip. He didn’t doubt that she believed it. That stubborn tilt to her jaw said she was independent and self-reliant. She was tough, and strong, and he wouldn’t want her any other way. But God, he just wanted to hold her and care for her for a change.
“Not tonight.”
Her eyes widened at the contact of his fingers along her cheek.
“No?” Her voice dropped to a husky whisper.
“I’m going to kiss you,” he whispered.
Her eyes widened and her lips parted in a small smile. “You are?”
He stroked her hair again, then through the strands until his hand was at the back of her neck.
“And then, I’m going to push that indecent dress up just a little higher, and see what you wore for me tonight,” he said, feeling her heart beat under his fingers.
She swallowed and started to reach for him, but he stilled her hand, covering it with his. He shifted so he could pull her closer.
“I know it’s something sexy,” he breathed into her neck, then pressed his lips against the soft skin below her ear. “Lace? Silk?”
Her breath escaped in a rush as he ran his hand down her body, over the curves that had been tempting him all night. His fingers played with the hem of the short dress and Erin shifted as his hand moved under the fabric and across soft, warm skin. His hands roamed higher, up the back of her legs, along the curve there and moving higher still.
His mouth went dry as he realized the lace and silk he was reaching for wasn’t there. Instead, his fingers brushed her soft, hot core, making her squirm against his hand.
“Jesus, Erin,” he breathed.

BLURB:
Will Patton is desperate to leave the small fogbound town of Lost Coast Harbor and build a real career for himself. But to do that, he’ll need to expose the dirty police chief—and betray the woman who makes him wonder if he’s leaving town too soon.
But the corruption in Lost Coast Harbor runs deep and wide—and exposing the truth will require Erin and Will to expose their hearts…no matter the risk.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Like so many good ideas, Lost Coast Harbor was inspired by a few rounds of margaritas. One sunny afternoon, Lily Danes and Eve Kincaid went to a Mexican restaurant for snacks and tequila and left with the idea for a new series. Inspired by their love of noir movies and 1940s crime novels, they imagined a gritty small town full of crime and corruption, where intrigue and mystery can lead to love and passion.
Eve Kincaid is a lapsed lawyer who decided that fictional crime was more fun than the real deal. When she’s not writing about mysterious women and the dangerous and sexy men who love them, she’s probably shopping for books, lipstick, or imported cheeses to complement a nice California pinot noir.
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Published on February 29, 2016 00:30

February 26, 2016

Fantastic #SALE only .99, RETURN OF THE RUNAWAY BRIDE by USA Today best-selling author Donna Fasano



Blurb:
Once upon a time, Savanna was engaged to Daniel, a handsome law student. Theirs was to be a fairy-tale wedding. But Savanna's second thoughts were too big to be ignored, so the would-be bride ran away.

As the years passed, Daniel's heart turned to ice. It is this unfeeling man that Savanna faces when she returns to her hometown. Her first love is now a stranger. Can Savanna ever make Daniel understand why she abandoned him? And can she convince the man of her dreams he will always be her Prince Charming?

Donna Fasano is a bestselling, award-winning author of over 30 romance and women's fiction novels.

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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DONNA FASANO is a three-time winner of the HOLT Medallion, a CataRomance Reviewers Choice Award winner for Best Single Title, a Desert Rose Golden Quill Award finalist, a Golden Heart finalist, and a two-time winner of Best Romance of the Year given by BigAl's Books & Pals Review Blog. Her books have sold 4 million copies worldwide and have been published in two dozen languages. Her novels have made the Kindle Top 100 Paid List numerous times, climbing as high as #5.
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Published on February 26, 2016 05:15

#Excerpt: EDGE (Paranormal Collection) by Various Authors


EDGE: A Young Adult/New Adult Paranormal Collection
Publication date: April 5th 2016
Genres: New Adult, Paranormal, Young Adult
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Pretty Little Wherewolf

“Whatever, Di. Help if you must, but don’t baby me.”
If Di heard her, she didn’t respond. Not that Giselle needed verbal confirmation; she turned back around and slammed her locker shut without looking, and then stumbled straight into something… someone… hard.“Oh, sorry,” Giselle mumbled, trying to steady herself. She hadn’t caught the scent until after she looked up and saw who she’d almost knocked down – or, well, collided with. She couldn’t have knocked him down if she’d tried. Hello, Boy! He was magnificent. Was every guy in this school a male model? Towering over her at well above six foot, with muscles that went on for days, he was built like a statue with a hard jaw and stone-cold eyes to match. Though his looks were definitely worth paying attention to, it was his smell that had her standing dumbfounded. In all the years since she’d first experienced the change, she had never run into anyone like her. Now, standing here right in front of her was yet another wolf. She’d thought the lingering scent of wet earth might have been left in Di’s wake, but the longer he stood here, looking down at her, the stronger the smell got.“Do you have a problem?” he asked with a voice that complemented that spectacular body of his. Smooth and deep. Seriously… what a package. Her wolf was definitely at attention and begging for a second to come to the surface for a closer inspection. It was all she could do not to wolf out right there in the hallway, with all the students around to see. Yeah. That would make for a great first impression.Hiya, everyone… I’m the new girl, and… oh, yeah, and I’m a wolf, too. She might as well tape an old “Kick me” sign on her back; it would be less conspicuous.While she was practically drooling where she stood, the strange boy, wolf, man –whatever he was – looked positively murderous. “Are you going to stand here all day, or can I get to my locker?”So much for making a good first impression on him. “Sorry.” Giselle cleared her throat, wanting to say something smart, but for once, she didn’t have the words. She sidestepped sheepishly, and enjoyed the back view of him as he brushed past her to his own locker.Damn. Nice butt.Her wolf agreed, too. Wonder what his wolf looks like. I’ll show you mine if you show me yours! She couldn’t help but stare. How often did she run into other wolves? Male wolves. —Other Side of Forever
“Allie, why do you hate me so much?” he asked softly as he stared into the sky.His question took me by surprise. Did he really think that?“I…I don’t hate you, Ethan.” I stumbled over my words. “I barely know you.”“Then why do you try so hard to avoid me?”“I don’t,” I lied, knowing that I did, but not in a mean type of way. I closed my eyes and sighed, wishing he didn’t have to ask so many questions. Couldn’t he just go back to saying nothing at all?“You do,” he argued. I could hear the change in his voice. He was smiling.“No. I don’t,” I answered sarcastically. His persistence was pinching my nerves.“Then look at me,” he challenged.Without thinking, I turned my head and looked at him. His warm, sweet breath blew against my face as he exhaled. The scent of peppermint. His dark eyes snatched me up and whisked me away. I was lost and unprepared as he drew me deeper and deeper inside him. The walls he created around me were getting higher and harder to climb. Like I had slipped into a trench and I was sinking into the earth.Ethan pressed forward, attempting to close the gap between us. His lips were so close to mine I could feel the heat emanating from them. And just as our lips were about to brush, the voice in my head begged and pleaded and screamed for me to stop.Then I turned away.




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February 25, 2016

#Excerpt: WICKED DESIRE by Kiersten Fay


Excerpt:
She killed the ignition, slipped the satchel’s strap over her head, and shouldered the door open. Outside, the cool morning breeze played in her hair.
The airship was a great hulking beast of a thing. The body reminded her of a bowhead whale. In the back, twin vertical steering fins were probably six stories tall at least. The gondola boasted three, four, maybe even five levels—she couldn’t quite tell from this distance—and was snuggly attached to the belly of the plump, stretching bladder filled with helium gas. Four massive propellers stabbed out from the gondola’s front and rear and could be swiveled horizontally or vertically for additional lift or propulsion. They were angled toward the earth at the moment, already spinning in preparation for takeoff.
His motorcycle still revving, Knox’s muttered thickly. “I supposed you think you’re clever leaving me behind like that.”
“Clearly not clever enough,” she replied airily. “You’re here, aren’t you?”
“You owe that poor attendant back there an apology. I had to steal his only transport.” He patted the handlebars.
“Then it sounds like you owe him an apology.” She’d expected to see people lined up on the platform, or crew readying the ship. There were none. She supposed the passengers were all aboard. The loading doors were closed…the propellers spinning? Wait, was it already off the ground? “Oh, no! Are they taking off without us?!”

BLURB:
When she is told Knox will accompany her, she fears she will not return alive. If Knox cannot control her, he might prefer her dead. Trusting him is a gamble she may never win…unless she can find other ways to tame the wild vampire.

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Book List:     •  Demon Possession (Shadow Quest 1)     •  Demon Slave (Shadow Quest 2)     •  Demon Retribution (Shadow Quest 3)     •  Demon Untamed (Shadow Quest 4)     •  Racing Hearts (Shadow Quest 4.5)     •  A Wicked Hunger (Creatures of Darkness 1)     •  A Wicked Night (Creatures of Darkness 2)      • A Wicked Desire (Creatures of Darkness 3)      
~~~~~~~~~~~~~AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Kiersten Fay is the award-winning author of the steamy Shadow Quest series. She writes epic paranormal and sci-fi romance novels which incorporate elements of mythology and Lore. In 2012, Demon Retribution won Favorite Story of the Month via Gravetells, and received a nomination for favorite author in that same year. In 2013, her short story, Racing Hearts, was published in the anthology The Mammoth Book of Futuristic Romance. Her latest series, Creatures of Darkness, is a dark, yet steamy romance set in a future where vampires openly mingle with humans. Before becoming an author, Kiersten worked as graphic designer and now enjoys creating her own book covers.

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Contact information:Email address: kierstenfay@kierstenfay.comWebsite:          http://www.kierstenfay.com
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Published on February 25, 2016 01:00

February 24, 2016

Interview with Kat Shehata, RUSSIAN TATTOOS


Can you give us a brief overview of your latest book? Is it part of a series? Russian Tattoos: Obsession is Book I of a trilogy. Falling in love isn’t a crime, but falling in love with a Russian mob boss could be deadly. When Carter realizes she’s in too deep with Vladimir and the Russian mafia, she must fight for her freedom before the attraction turns fatal. Love is blind, but it could also be deadly.
Do you have a favorite character?It's hard to pick, but Boris might be my favorite character in Russian Tattoos. He is a Russian hit man, and Vladimir charges him with babysitting Carter while he is at work. Some of the scenes between them are funny, while others are terrifying. When fans write to me about the book, most want to know more about him. He’s definitely the character fans love to hate, or hate to love.
What factors influenced your decision to go with a particular agent or publisher?I chose to publish with Limitless Publishing for three reasons:
I had read several books by Limitless Publishing authors before I submitted and knew Russian Tattoos would be a good fit with their current list.
With Limitless, I have the freedom to do my own marketing. I love making teasers, trailers, and connecting with readers as much as I love to write. Some publishers don’t give authors the freedom to run their own marketing campaigns and that was a huge downside with some of the larger publishers.
Limitless authors and very supportive of one another. I liked the idea of belonging to a group, and I am so impressed by how quickly they welcomed me to the team. We have a private group on Facebook where we share ideas, promotion opportunities, and make critique group connections. My fellow authors are some of the nicest people I know.
If you used a graphic designer/publisher’s designer, how involved were you during the creative process for your cover?I am a detail-oriented person, and I gave my publisher a lot of information about the tattoos Vladimir has on his hands. In the Russian criminal world, each tattoo has a very specific meaning, and I could not risk having a crucial mistake on my cover. I sent the cover design team pictures, illustrations, and a placement map of where the tattoos belong on Vladimir’s skin. I almost fell out of my chair when my publisher revealed the cover for Russian Tattoos. It was not what I expected, but I love it. They totally nailed it, and the tattoos are perfect.
What is your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
I would love to write in silence, but I have an active family and a dog that loves squeaky toys. I listen to music on replay to tune out distractions. I often play music in Russian and Spanish because I don’t speak either language. It helps me stay focused on my writing.
Do you outline your story or just go where your muse takes you?I follow a screenwriting formula and write in three-acts like a movie script. I know from the beginning the setup and where the characters are going, but how they get there plays out as I write their story.
What kinds of marketing [twitter, facebook, blog, forums] are you involved with for promoting your book(s)?I am very active on my Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/katshehatafansand I do a lot of Facebook parties with my fellow authors. I love interacting with fans, promoting new releases, playing party games, and giving away prizes. I am also active on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatShehata, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat_shehata/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/katshehata/ and Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/katshehata
Besides writing, do you have any other passions?I am an avid tennis player, and I compete in a recreational league in Cincinnati, Ohio. I also love cheering on my son at wresting matches, going on dates with my husband, and watching football. 
Some fun facts about you, which do you prefer – dogs or cats? Chocolate or vanilla? Coffee or Tea? Talk or Text? Day or Night?Fun fact: I am a former zookeeper! I have worked closely with elephants, primates, camels, bats, exotic birds, and everything in between. I weave my love of animals into all of my books.
What’s next for you?I am working hard to finish the second book in the trilogy, Prisoner, where Carter and Vladimir’s tumultuous love affair plays out on his home turf in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Being an author is the best job in the world, and I can’t wait to share the rest of the series with all the wonderfully supportive readers out there. I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but expect the unexpected.


Book & Author Details:
Russian Tattoos – Obsession by Kat Shehata
Published by: Limitless Publishing
Publication date: January 12th 2016
Genres: New Adult, Romance, Suspense
Synopsis:Falling in love isn’t a crime—but falling in love with a Russian mob boss could be deadly.Competitive tennis player Carter Cook wants a taste of freedom. Her overprotective father monitors every aspect of her life, so when he becomes employed by Vladimir Ivanov –a sexy Russian with an array of tattoos and an accent that weakens her knees—a taste of danger is within Carter’s grasp. Behind her father’s back, she enjoys spending time with Vladimir at his lavish estate. But is he really the upstanding businessman she believes him to be?
Vladimir Ivanov—godfather of a Russian mafia crime ring.Vladimir spent five years of his life in a Siberian prison camp and has earned every tattoo inked into his skin. He is a powerful man who gets what he wants, and after stalking the gorgeous tennis player for years—he wants Carter. A little charm melts her heart, and behind the scenes, he orders his henchman to track her every move.
He’s a tattooed stick of dynamite ready to blow at the slightest spark.As their romance reaches deadly levels, Carter senses something’s not right. When she’s lured into a compromising position at the hands of a shady European drug dealer, she calls in Boris, Vladimir’s right hand man, to rescue her—without telling Vladimir. With his authority questioned, he sets out to teach Carter a lesson about loyalty she’ll never forget.
When Carter realizes she’s in too deep, she must fight for her freedom before the attraction turns fatal. But the Russian mafia plays for keeps, and Vladimir’s fierce lust to possess her spirals their romance out of control.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27775715-russian-tattoos
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AUTHOR BIO:Kat Shehata went to school with a bunch of animals–literally. She is a graduate of the Cincinnati Zoo’s Animal Conservation and Care Program. Her first career involved caring for exotic, dangerous, and adorable animals as a zookeeper. She has had her shirt ripped off by a jealous orangutan, hand-fed grapes to fruit bats, played tug-o-war with a three-toed sloth, and escorted an elephant down Pete Rose Way in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade. As an author, Kat weaves her love of animals into her work. She is the co-author of New York Times bestseller Animals on the Other Side.

She is a competitive tennis player and spends her free time smashing tennis balls, cheering on her teammates, and playing matches in a recreational league. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, three kids, and an enthusiastic poodle. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Wilmington College, a professional writing certificate from the University of Cincinnati, and a master’s degree in creative writing from Spalding University.
Author links:http://www.katshehata.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/64088.Kat_Shehatahttps://www.facebook.com/katshehatafanshttps://twitter.com/katshehata


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Published on February 24, 2016 05:00

February 23, 2016

#Review: TO STEAL A HEART by K.C. Bateman


5 of 5 stars
Marianne de Bonnard is a young woman who is willing to do anything to keep her younger sister Sophie safe. That includes working in the circus and also being the best thief in Paris until the fateful night she is caught by French spy Nicolas Valette. Valette blackmails Marianne into working for him on a super secret mission. These two are like oil and water, bickering and testing each other at every turn. Valette only cares about one thing - rescuing a very important prisoner and if Marianne is compromised during the mission, he's prepared to leave her behind.
This is a very impressive debut by Ms. Bateman. I absolutely loved the sparks between Marianne and Nicolas. The dialogue was spot on and I was sitting on the edge of my seat to find out what happened next. The romance that develops between Marianne and Nicolas did not seem forced, but slowly the two realize that their feelings between them had changed. I loved how Ms. Bateman wove in historical facts about Louis-Charles into the plot. A very enjoyable read. Highly recommended.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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Published on February 23, 2016 05:00

February 22, 2016

#Excerpt: EVERLASTING by L.K. Kuhl


Everlasting
L.K. Kuhl
(Everlasting Trilogy #1)
Published by: Clean Reads Publishing
Publication date: February 18th 2016
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Young Adult

Seventeen-year-old Sophia Bandell is scared of boys, and her biggest fear is dying. Boys make her uncomfortable and itchy and dying is …well …dying. She is ecstatic when her long lost friend calls her, inviting her to spend the summer with her on the beach at Charleston, South Carolina.
When a plastic saucer hits her in the head as she’s sunbathing, Sophia has no idea it will forever change the course of her life. It is there she comes face to face with the impressive Tate Forester.

She is scared and …itchy, but he’s gorgeous and she can’t shake him from her mind. They begin dating and Sophia soon knows he’s the one.
But things turn dark when she learns Tate isn’t the person she thinks he is, and the real reason her friend has brought her to the beach will teach her about life after death.

This everlasting summer on the beach gives Sophia a sweet taste of first love—the happiness as well as the heartbreak.
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EXCERPT:
We stood there and looked around, an awkward silence playing between us. Then he stepped closer and took my hand in his, sending a bolt of staggering electricity zipping through my chest. “Her hand fits perfectly in mine.” He whispered this, as if confirming it with someone. His gaze locked on it, analyzing, then with a shake of his head, he spoke louder. “Sophia, I’m sorry. I …I lied to you.”
I looked at him—bewilderment crinkling my face—and tried to understand. “Lied?” 

My voice broke. “I don’t get it.”
 
“I wasn’t sick that day. Well, in a way I was, I guess. The truth is, I was gut-sick. 

That guy …he was sitting by you the whole day …and …and he never left your side. I’d check throughout the day, but he was still there. I couldn’t help it. I was insanely jealous.” He looked down, his tone deepening as he flexed his fingers that were still laced through mine.
 
“What?” His words astounded me. I swiped my brow with my free hand. “You were jealous …of me?”
 
He released my hand and paced back and forth, the nervousness seeping through as he wrung his hands. “I know it’s stupid, but I couldn’t help myself. I love the way you laugh and …I like you, Sophia …a lot, and it hurt me to see you with someone else.”
 
He lifted his hair off his forehead, pushing it up. His eyes locked on mine again, captivating me. I couldn’t look away. My self-consciousness took over—heckling me. The way I looked right now—with my hair a matted mess from the mist, and no makeup on—must look ridiculous. I drew away, making myself smaller.
 
I laughed my nervous laugh and kicked the sand with my shoe. “Who, him? You mean …Brian?” My words wobbled, but I giggled, unable to believe that Brian talking to me could make anyone jealous.



Author Bio:
L.K. Kuhl lives in Nebraska with her husband Gene of twenty-nine years, young son, Nathan, and Greg, their Black Lab dog. She has two older daughters, Morgan and Brittani and son-in-law, Trevor. L.K. has been writing for over twenty years. She first began writing children’s books and poetry, moved on to writing music, and is now writing Young Adult and Adult novels. She loves spending time with her family, vacationing, writing, reading, and taking long walks. It’s the characters who write their own stories in her novels, and she is just their messenger, sharing it with the world.

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Published on February 22, 2016 05:00

February 19, 2016

NEW Sweet Romance Release: A FAIRYTALE ROMANCE by Debra Elizabeth

A FAIRYTALE ROMANCE is the newest release in the New England Romances series. It will be .99  for a short time only. Grab it before the price goes up!



As Anna Brown watched her best friend Callie marry Tom Sullivan, she wondered if she would ever find her own Prince Charming. No stranger to dating, Anna had yet to meet anyone she would even consider to be marriage material. Do such men even exist or had Callie snagged the last good one?

Liam Sullivan was a busy ER doc as well as one of the doctors for Doctors Without Borders. His life was busy helping those less fortunate. He was content until a chance meeting at his brother’s wedding. Could Anna Brown be the key to his future happiness?

A FAIRY TALE ROMANCE is a sweet romance novella.

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A FAIRYTALE ROMANCE is a sweet romance novella.
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#Excerpt: BURNLING RIVALRY by Aubrey Parker


Burning Rivalry
Aubrey Parker
(Trevor’s Harem, #2)
Publication date: February 16th 2016
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Good girls finish last.
The contest is heating up in every way imaginable.

Bridget still only wants one thing: the money she needs to sort out her life, and the lives of those who depend upon her. And so far, nothing has broken the boundaries of what she’ll do for that money—though that edge keeps pushing further and further each day.
But now, battle lines are being drawn. Kylie versus Bridget, and everyone else falling over themselves to choose a side.

Kylie’s convinced Bridget wants to win, no matter what Bridget tells her to the contrary. And Kylie is determined that the top spot will go to her, and to her alone.

And all the while, Daniel Rice lurks at the edges of the contest—an unforgettable, unforgivable thorn in Bridget’s side, a ghost haunting her steps, a desperate need in her yearning core.

They say the competition can only have one winner. But the way things are going, Bridget isn’t sure there will even be that many.

Choose a side in Inferno Falls’ sexiest adventure yet.
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EXCERPT:I have zero interest in marrying Trevor, so I haven’t given that detail attention, but it’s clearly been on the other girls’ minds. I’ve seen it in their indecision. Since nobody is really telling us what to do and what’s good or bad by their definition — what earns us points versus losing them — the ad-hoc harem has been playing it by ear. Trevor runs a sex empire and likes having girls on his dick, so it makes sense to have a lot of sex and climb onto his cock. But it’s all been done halfway — Jess and I have discussed it. The saying goes that a man wants a woman who’s a lady in the parlor and a whore in the bedroom. Since this mansion is like half parlors, pretty much everyone is defaulting to whore in most places, but there’s always the danger of going too far. Of being too loose, too willing. Somewhere deep down, if he’s looking for a wife instead of a mistress, Trevor must want that lady half as well.

When Jess gave me that explanation yesterday, I laughed at her. Who gives a shit what Trevor wants? Why would she change who she was? Because he’s hot and loaded, duh.
 
I know she’s joking. Mostly. But some of these girls are kidding less than others, and I think they’d strangle their own mothers to get their conniving hooks in Trevor’s back.
 
So when Jessica pulls me aside and tells me that I really need to start paying attention because everyone else seems to know I’ve been selected for a date with Trevor, I’m not all that surprised. The time was going to come when we’d need to play at affection, and that’s fine so long as he doesn’t expect me to do shit I don’t want to do.
 
I am surprised, however, when Jessica tells me that there’s only one date today. Not everyone will have this chance to ooh and aah over our host and generally grovel for his attention. It’s a group date, just like TV taught me to expect.
 
One billionaire.

Three girls.

And somehow, despite doing my best to be invisible, I’m one of them.
Kylie walks by me and accidentally spills hot coffee all over me.

I realize she is, too.



Author Bio:
I love to write stories with characters that feel real enough to friend on Facebook, or slap across the face. I write to make you feel, think, and burn with the thrill that can only come from getting lost in the pages. I love to write unforgettable characters who wrestle with life's largest problems. My books may always end with a Happily Ever After, but there will always be drama on the way there.

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February 18, 2016

#Review: IN TIME FOR YOU by Chris Karlsen




4 of 5 stars
When sisters Electra and Emily fall through a tear in time, they must use their wits to survive in 1357 England. IN TIME FOR YOU is the story of courage, desire and the need to protect one another. I enjoyed reading this story although it's the first one in the series that I've read. I assume the previous books dealt with the other knights who time-traveled and though it would have been helpful to know their stories, it's not essential to enjoying this story.

The author had clearly done research and painted a realistic picture of life in medieval times, but I thought Emily's character would not fare very well. She was much too outspoken and would probably have been punished for some of her actions. With that slight criticism aside, the story has the power to grab the reader and take them on a roller coaster ride. Will the sisters be able to return to their own time? Does anyone realize what happened to them?  Without giving any spoilers away, the plot moved along nicely to a surprising ending. Fans of time travel will enjoy this story.


BLURB:
There is one other hope for help the sisters don’t know exists. It’s Electra’s lover, Roger Marchand. A time traveler himself, he never told her of his past. When he realizes what has happened to the sisters, he enlists the help of a scientist friend to help him open the suspected passageway through time. Any effort to save Electra and Emily will likely cost him his life. This was the time Roger came from, a time when his country, France, was at war with England. If he is discovered on English soil while searching for the sisters, he will either be killed or taken prisoner of war. Any risk is worth saving the life of the woman he loves.

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AUTHOR Bio:
I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and books.
My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me. I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time periods that fascinated me. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa. 
I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream. I write three different series. My paranormal romance series is called, Knights in Time. My romantic thriller series is Dangerous Waters. The newest is The Bloodstone Series. Each series has a different setting and some cross time periods, which I find fun to write.
I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and five wild and crazy rescue dogs. 
Links:
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