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This Thing of Ours ARC News

This Thing of Ours has a release date! Sept. 27th.


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Biannual Reading Round-Up

Hey, everyone 😀


Hope you're ready for the summer because it looks like it might finally be here. Looking for some summer reading? Well, I'm here to share my favorite reads over the past six months. That's right, it's time for my Biannual Reading Round-Up!


1) 5 Fun and Unique Stars. Date Read Feb 2018

2) 5 Wish The End Had Been Better But Still Great Stars. Date Read Feb. 10th, 2018

3) 5 Better Late To The Party Than Never Stars. Date Read March 18, 2018


4) 4.5 Fans of Historicals Will Love This Stars Date Read March 27, 2018


5) 4 I Loved This More Than I Thought I Would Stars. Date Read April 9, 2018


6) 5 I Might Change My Mind About The Star Rating After I Finish The Series Stars (there was one small issue I had, but I'm holding out judgement until the series is complete). Date Read May 2, 2018


7) 5 This Story Was Epic And I Don't Just Mean Its Length Stars. Read May 9, 2018


8) 5 Second Chance Done Right Stars. Date Read May 23, 2018

9) 4 H Steals The Show Stars. Read May 24, 2018

10) 4.5 Wow Stars. Read May 30, 2018

Alluring Update!

GOOD NEWS!! I got my 'update button' from Amazon. What does that mean? You can go into your Content and Devices, find your copy of Alluring, and get a newly edited version of it. Believe me, you want to do this. I tweaked just a few things—for the better— and fixed all the grammar issues—I hope lol. I also prettied-up the cover 😀 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWKMS1U

Full House is Live

A few quick things.

Full House is LIVE!! Woohoo!!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

To celebrate, All-In and Bad Beat are on SALE for 99 cents each.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NX4W2P

And last,

There's a party going on in my FB reader group, Alpha Overload, where I'm giving away Amazon Gift Cards. If you're already a member, be sure to stop on by, if not, come join, the contests will be open until Friday, March 23rd.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/20646...

Biannual Reading Round-Up

Can you believe it's almost 2018?! With January fast approaching, I wanted to "round-up" the rest of my top reads for the year.

Listed in order of date read.

read in July. I was greedy to get my hands on this when it first came out, and I wasn't disappointed. The continuation of Knox and Harper's story.

read in Sept. This was a bittersweet read for me, knowing it was the last in what has become my favorite PNR series. But I'm ever hopeful Heather R Blair will treat us with another visit to this magical world.

read in Sept and read in Dec. What can I say? I'm in love with these boys. It was sad to say goodbye, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing them again soon in Ms. Frank's next series.

read in Sept. This book took me by surprise with how much I enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

read in Sept. The only thing I need to say to show how much I loved this is, I've already reread it again in Nov.

read in Oct. My first book by this author but it won't be my last.

read in Oct. My first dive into a dystopian world. I honestly wasn't sure I would like it. I'm so happy I took the chance because I ended up loving it.

read in Oct. My review says it all. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

read in Oct. The latest offering from Brynne Asher and her "Killers." If you follow me, than you know, Athica Lane by this author has been my favorite of hers for a very long time. Gifts took that spot, so that says a lot.

read in Nov. Another great read by MZ. I didn't love it quite as much as WoW but it was a very close second.

And last but not least...

read in Dec. I highly recommend this to any historical romance fan.

Did you miss my favorites from the first half of the year? No worries, here's a link. https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

Seven Year Itch

Boy, it's been a while since I posted. But I have a good reason. I've been busy writing a novella for Fiona Davenport's Kindle World, Passion Vows and Babies. I just put up a GRs link and it will be releasing to Amazon on October 19th. :D

Seven Year Itch by Sarah Curtis
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Everyone's heard of the seven-year itch. The dreaded stage in a relationship where couples can grow antsy and lose interest.

One stupid magazine article, luring her in with its catchy title was all it had taken to turn Alison Evan’s life upside down.

At the time, she’d only rolled her eyes and laughed at the list of red-flag signs it offered readers, warning of a cheating lover. After seven years and two kids, her own marriage to Garrett was rock solid.

Or was it?

Because lately, that list didn’t seem so ridiculous. In fact, that list was mirroring her life.

Which was why, by employing some creative investigative skills and dragging her best friend along for the ride, Ali decided to find out once and for all...

Was the seven-year itch about to scratch out another relationship?

Biannual Reading Round-Up

Wow can you believe it's that time again! June is officially here and with it comes my biannual reading round-up. Here's a list of my top reads so far this year in the order that I read them...

1. read Jan. 2nd. You either love Vicious or you hate him. I fell into the love category. 5 star https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. read Jan 19th 4 star

3. read Jan 23rd Heather R Blair can do no wrong. 5 star https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. read March 13th short sweet treat. 5 star https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5. read April 25th Grady! (I really don't need to say more) 5 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

6. read May 3rd read 1-3 back-to-back While I think this could have been trimmed down a bit and condensed into 2 parts like King and Bear, I still loved Prep. 4 stars

7. read May 5th OTT alpha alert 4 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

8. read May 21st So sad to see this series come to an end. 5 star https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

9. read May 28th Really loved this book. 5 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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Character Interview: Jackson Cole

Anyone want a little glimpse of what Jackson was like before he met Alexis?
Rachel from the Kiss and Tell reading group on Goodreads caught up with Jack for a little one-on-one interview.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
[START OF TRANSCRIPT]

Las Vegas, Nevada
Allure Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip

I step into the office author, Sarah Curtis, directed me to. Large wooden double doors open before me to reveal a huge space with a leather sofa and glass coffee table, a large desk, and even a mini bar set in the corner. Jackson Cole's office is stark with the barest amount of décor and no personal touches. Adjusting my fitted jacket, I head straight for Mr. Cole.

He sits behind his desk, gorgeous but imposing in an oversized leather chair. He's classically handsome--drool-worthy really--with brown hair, neatly styled if just a tad too long, and forest-green eyes. Jackson politely stands as I walk farther in, coming around his desk to shake my hand and introduce himself before directing me to the smaller leather chair on the other side of his desk.

As he moves back to resume his seat, I note his well built 6'+ frame. He's impeccably dressed in a tailor-made dark suit, crisp white shirt, and navy patterned tie. Jackson sits, leaning back, looking relaxed as he crosses an ankle over a knee, entwining his fingers across his abdomen, giving me a panty-melting smile.

I cross my legs and rest my notepad on my thigh. "Thank you for agreeing to see me, Mr. Cole."

He gives an acknowledging head nod. "Please, call me Jack. And the pleasure is mine."

Another devastating smile leaves me a bit flustered. I mean how could it not? This man is near perfect in looks and grace.

"Yes, well," I clear my throat. "Shall we get on with the interview?"

He gives me another acknowledging nod this time accompanied by a small smirk. "I'm ready whenever you are."

"Right, first question. What's your biggest turn-on?"

"Well, Rachel, I'd have to say a woman's blush." He stares at me with piercing green eyes, taking in the slight flush that's currently warming my cheeks. "Knowing what a woman's thinking to cause such a blush is what gets me hard. A woman's thoughts can be so very naughty." He grins and my eyes widen at his boldness.

I look down at my notes to break eye contact. "When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?"

"Working out. I take advantage of the hotel's gym every day, mostly lifting weights, but if I have some spare time, I'll avail myself of the pool. Swimming is a great cardio exercise."

I can think of another form of cardio, I muse but bite my lip so I don't say my thoughts out loud.

"What's the hardest thing you've ever done?"

Jack tips his head back, closing his eyes in thought. "Taking over the company. Proving to everyone I'm as good as my father and not just some privileged, spoiled kid." He sits up, for the first time looking serious. "Proving I love this company just as much as my dad does, and I would do anything to see it prosper."

"What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?" I ask after writing down a few notes.

At that, he lets out a bark of laughter. "The usual things boys do while growing up, I guess. I do remember one time, I think I was about fifteen, maybe sixteen, my dad had just bought an Aston Martin Vanquish. Of course, I wasn't allowed to touch it. But telling a teenager not to drive the pretty new sports car was like waving a red flag. Thinking I was so smart, I'd waited a month before taking it out for a spin. Mom and Dad were away on business, and it was too easy to pull a fast one on our housekeeper. She never even knew I'd left the house until the police had brought me home after the accident."

"Accident?" I ask raising a brow.

"Knowing what I know now, the car was too powerful, and I wasn’t an experienced enough driver to control it. Ended up hitting four parked cars. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Dad's lawyers earned their paychecks for that mess." Jack shakes his head at the memory, a grimace playing on his lips. "I think that's the angriest I've ever seen my dad. He loved that damn car."

Sexy and reckless... This one is trouble...

"When was the last time you had an amazing meal?"

"Just last night. Temptations, a steakhouse here in the hotel, has excellent food. Their chocolate cake is positively sinful." He gives me a smirk, turning his flirt back on. "I can get very creative with frosting."

I can't help but laugh softly. "I bet... Do you have a criminal record of any kind?"

"No. I might bend certain rules to suit my purposes, but I never completely break them."

"Hm, I see... What's the craziest thing you've ever done?"

"By craziest, what you really mean is stupidest, and that would be diving off the San Marcos River bridge while drunk. I was in college, it was a dare. That's all I'm gonna say."

"It's too bad I missed that. Would you rather go have a night out or evening in?"

"I like a night out to turn into an evening in." Jack gives me a wicked smile, making it hard not to understand his meaning.

Keep it professional, Rachel... I tell myself to be good and review my list for the next question.

"What three words best describe your personality?"

"Driven. Controlling. Relentless."

"Mm, I can see that... What animal best represents you and why?"

"I see myself as a tiger. It's the largest of all the cats and at the top of the food chain. They're aggressive, competitive, and territorial." He gives me a sly smirk. "A lot like me."

"Indeed," I say, adjusting the collar of my dress shirt. "Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people."

"My two closest friends are Gage Hunter and Mason Connor. Gage is the lead singer of the rock group, Engage. I'm sure you've heard of it?" Jack raises a questioning brow.

"Yes, of course, I love their music."

"And Mase is the quarterback for our football team, the Nevada Pursuers. He's taken us to the Super Bowl twice since he's joined the team." I can't mistake the pride in Jack's voice when he talks of his friends.

"Last question. How close are you to your family?"

"Very close. I'm an only child, so I'm their whole world. I must admit, I was a bit spoiled growing up, but I think I turned out all right. They've been traveling a lot since my dad retired. I miss them, but I'm glad they're finally living life a little."

I tuck my notes away and stand from the seat holding out my hand. Jack follows suit, clasping it.

"I want to thank you for your time."

"Anytime, Rachel. It was delightful meeting you. Let me show you out. My assistant, Becky, will help you with anything else you may need."

Jack opens the door and escorts me to where Becky is waiting. I hear a click as the door to Jack's office closes behind me. Congratulating myself for behaving, I immediately pull out my phone and key Jackson Cole's name into a Google Image Search.


"Nice"


"whoa"


[END OF TRANSCRIPT]

LBD

I've got some exciting news to share.

I've been asked to take part in a fun and sexy anthology with three fabulous friends and authors, Layla Frost, Brynne Asher, and Sarah O'Rourke. I'm so honored to be a part of this project. Not only do I love these three ladies, but all the net proceeds from the sale of this book will go to a fabulous charity, Gilda’s Club.

Layla's dad has been fighting stage 4 cancer for almost a year now, and we all feel very thankful she had such a wonderful organization to lean on. With over 1,200 FREE programs offered to men, women, teens, and children, Gilda’s Club in Rochester offers much-needed social and emotional support to those living with cancer, their friends, and family. I will forever be grateful to them, and I'm so happy I can give a little of their kindness back.

So please mark your calendars, Little Black Dress is coming February 1st. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...