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Urban Fantasy From the Grave

Urban fantasy is one of my favorite genres, so I couldn't pass up sharing this with you.... a little more about From the Grave: Secrets don’t stay buried forever.
 
Freedom Princess Mackenzie Grey is a lone wolf who’s earned her fair share of battle scars, but that’s all over now. But her heroic deeds seem to have come with a heavy price as a mysterious new villain, intent on killing a dear friend, emerges. As a new breed of danger lurks on the horizon, secrets between others pile up and her worst nightmare is realized.
 
Mackenzie spent the last three years learning who she was in Origins. Now she will face her greatest challenges in Trials ...
Find From the Grave on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42436005-from-the-grave

Author Bio:
Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy author of the Sins of the Fallen series and the Mackenzie Grey novels. Infatuated with travel, pop culture, and the need to write everything down, she spends much of her days in front of a computer working on her next book, shopping online, and listening to music. With nomadic tendencies, she is currently resting her head in South Florida until the itch to move strikes again. You can usually catch her on Facebook, Instagram and live-tweeting during episodes of Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Orphan Black. Follow her on social media!
 
Author Links:
Web: https://www.karinaespinosa.com/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2rQFsj2
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7784354.Karina_Espinosa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKarinaEspinosa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TweetsByKarina
 
Buy Links:
From the Grave: https://amzn.to/2Pxlmm6
 
*Disclaimer* While it’s not required to read Mackenzie Grey: Origins before From the Grave, it is recommended.
Shift: https://amzn.to/2RbKrV7
Caged: https://amzn.to/2q4U78a
Alpha:  https://amzn.to/2SabDVn
Omega: https://amzn.to/2PQ0is5
Box Set: https://amzn.to/2SbSkuX

An Excerpt from Black Tie Christmas

I highlighted Jo Michaels' young adult sweet romance, Black Tie Christmas, on its release day, and I wanted to give you some more content from Jo... keep reading for an excerpt from Black Tie Christmas!

Seventeen-year-old Evelyn Hart is a broken shell of her former self. She can’t even talk to the cute barista in the mall who asks for her number without having a panic attack afterward. Barely holding herself together, she heads to the Caymans with her family for a little pre-Christmas trip, needing time to focus on her future career as an artist.
All is well until they check in at the hotel, and Evelyn comes face-to-face with the boy from the mall, Adam. Believing she has a boyfriend, Adam tells her he just wants be friends, and she agrees. They spend their entire vacation hanging out together.
Falling in love wasn’t in her plan, and now, she has no idea how to tell him about the lie—or the incident that left her in pieces—because she’s terrified he’ll run. So, Evelyn lets him return to New York without saying a word.
All she can hope for is understanding from Adam and a little Christmas magic to help her open her heart to someone once again.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42184527-black-tie-christmas
 
Author Bio:
Jo Michaels is...
 
Hi, I'm Jo. Let's forget all the "Jo Michaels is blah, blah, blah" stuff and just go with it. I'm a voracious reader (often reading more than one book at a time), a writer, a book reviewer, a mom, a wife, and one of the EICs at INDIE Books Gone Wild. I have an almost photographic memory and tend to make people cringe at the number of details I can recall about them and/or their book(s). My imagination follows me around like a conjoined twin and causes me to space out pretty often or laugh out loud randomly in completely inappropriate situations.
 
I have a degree in graphic design, and my journey to the end was one few students who begin that program ever complete. However, this was one case where my memory and OCD tendencies helped me. Graduation was one of the most amazing days of my life. But, my most amazing day was when my now husband proposed. Every little girl dreams of being Cinderella someday, and he pulled off the proposal of fantasies.
 
At the risk of sounding cliché, I'm going to let it out there and say how much I absolutely adore the man I'm married to. Along with my children, he's my whole world.
 
I've lived in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia, but I've had my feet in almost every state. Traveling is something I adore, and have plans to someday see the Mongolia I've written about in Yassa.
 
One of my favorite things is hearing from fans! You can find me on social media most any day of the week. Connect! I'd love to hear from you.
 
Author Links:
Website: http://WriteJoMichaels.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/WriteJoMichaels
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WriteJoMichaels
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/WriteJoMichaels
Instagram: http://instagram.com/WriteJoMichaels
Blog: http://jomichaels.blogspot.com
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2rkgBSZ
Radio: http://blogtalkradio.com/ADailyCupofJo
 
Buy Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DYsl6f
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-tie-christmas-jo-michaels/1129678276?ean=2940155832157
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/black-tie-christmas-a-sweet-young-adult-christmas-romance
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/black-tie-christmas-a-sweet-young-adult-christmas-romance/id1437941385?mt=11
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/898973
 
Excerpt:
Ocean waves rolling over one another and birds cawing with the rising sun drove Evie out of bed the next morning. Someone had opened the sliding glass door, letting a light breeze blow through the room. She stretched, rose, and stuck her feet in her flip-flops to check it out. When she pulled back the curtain, she spied her parents cuddled together in the hammock a few feet away. They were mumbling to one another and stealing kisses now and then. Rather than disturb them, she went to the bathroom, brushed her teeth, and put her bathing suit back on, topping it with shorts and a tank.
Loudly clearing her throat before she stepped into the small yard, she plastered on a smile and pretended she hadn’t seen anything.
“Good morning!” Her mother grinned but didn’t disentangle herself from her husband. “Sleep well?”
“Like the dead. You?”
“Same. Benjamin up yet?”
“No. He was pretty tired last night. I’ve never seen him go to sleep that fast.” Evie laughed. “You guys going to breakfast?”
Her parents exchanged a look before her dad shrugged. “Do you think you can fly solo this morning? We’ll wait here for your brother to drag himself out of bed.”
“Er… How do I pay and stuff? Do I need money?” Evie asked.
“Nope. Everything’s included,” her mom answered.
“Okay. Do you guys have anything planned for today?” Wondering if there was anything for teens, specifically, Evie stuck her thumbnail between her teeth.
“Not at all. Go. Have some fun. Check in with us now and again via text, okay? Every few hours?” Dad asked.
“I will.” She turned to leave but called back over her shoulder, “You guys can go back to canoodling now. See ya later!” After grabbing her small backpack and stuffing her phone inside, she marched out the door, determined to find something fun to do.
 
I highlighted Jo Michaels' Black Tie Christmas on release day, and now I have an excerpt for you...

Going Down in Flames Audio Book Release

Happy Monday! I'm excited to announce this audio book release today! Here's more about the story...

If her love life is going down in flames, she might as well spark a revolution.
 
Finding out on your sixteenth birthday you’re a shape-shifting dragon is tough to swallow. Being hauled off to an elite boarding school is enough to choke on.
 
Since Bryn is the only crossbreed at the Institute for Excellence, all eyes are on her, but it’s a particular black dragon, Zavien, who catches her attention.
 
Zavien is tired of the Council’s rules. Segregated clans, being told who to love, and close-minded leaders make freedom of choice almost impossible. The new girl with the striped hair is a breath of fresh air, and with Bryn’s help, they may be able to change the rules.
 
At the Institute, old grudges, new crushes, and death threats are all part of a normal day for Bryn. She’ll need to learn to control her dragon powers if she wants to make it through her first year at school. But even focusing on staying alive is difficult when you’re falling for someone you can't have.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22591993-going-down-in-flames
 

Author Bio:
Chris Cannon is the award-winning author of the Going Down In Flames series and the Boyfriend Chronicles. She lives in Southern Illinois with her husband and several furry beasts.
 
She believes coffee is the Elixir of Life. Most evenings after work, you can find her sucking down caffeine and writing fire-breathing paranormal adventures or romantic comedies. You can find her online at www.chriscannonauthor.com.

Author Links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2vXeeaJ
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8285334.Chris_Cannon
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccannonauthor
Web: http://www.chriscannonauthor.com/
Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1444443819173580/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriscannonauthor/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/chris-cannon
 
Buy Links:
Going Down in Flames: http://amzn.to/2C6jGhy
Bridges Burned: http://amzn.to/2BNRvQu
Trial by Fire: http://amzn.to/2Cij0Te
Fanning the Flames: http://amzn.to/2BMyDRL
 
Audio Buy Link:
Going Down in Flames: https://tinyurl.com/yb35sd7o

YA Paranormal Romance Saving Thomas

[image error] Okay, so I have to admit to being a little obsessed with the supernatural lately... angels, demons, vampires, witches, and now Nephilim... I admit, I had to look up... Nephilim are the product of sons of God and daughters of Adam... half-human, half-God... I'm officially intrigued... enter Cameo Renae's Midway Novels.... here's all about Saving Thomas, the second Midway Novel book...

Blurb:
When Thomas is sent on an assignment and goes missing, his friends start to worry. Then, things take a terrifying turn when a package arrives on Alaine’s front porch. Inside, is a piece of a severed, bloody wing, along with a note. The Fallen want Eden—a newly transformed Nephilim with a powerful gift—in exchange for Thomas. They have three days to hand her over or next time, they’ll receive something much worse.
 
Now, it’s a race against time to find out where they are keeping Thomas and figure out a way to keep Eden safe.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42383403-saving-thomas
 
Author Bio:
USA Today Bestselling author, Cameo Renae, was born in San Francisco, raised in Maui, Hawaii, and now resides with her husband and children in Alaska.
She's a daydreamer, caffeine and peppermint addict, who loves to laugh, and loves to read to escape reality.
One of her greatest joys is creating fantasy worlds filled with adventure and romance and sharing it with others. It is the love of her family and amazing support of her fans that keeps her going.
One day she hopes to find her own magic wardrobe and ride away on her magical unicorn. Until then...she'll keep writing!
 
Author Links:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CameoRenaeBooks/
Blog: http://cameorenae.blogspot.com/
Website: http://cameorenae.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameoRenae
Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CameoRenaeFanClub/
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/23HGKIy
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2mycZJj
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4794993.Cameo_Renae
 
Buy Links:
Guarding Eden: https://amzn.to/2MuwvDP
Saving Thomas: https://amzn.to/2qRNo1X

Happy weekend and happy reading!
Tricia

The Cringle Cove Christmas Chronicles

Feeling the holiday spirit? This should get you thinking candy canes!

Title: The Cringle Cove Christmas Chronicles
Genre: Holiday Romance
Publication Date: November 29th, 2018
Hosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR
 

Unexpected Gift
Another winter means Christmas in Cringle Cove, the cozy resort town nestled in the mountains of Pennsylvania. My home.
 
It was never my dream to run my aunt’s bed and breakfast, but it’s my reality. The only good thing about this time of year is that we shut down the bed and breakfast to celebrate our family’s Christmas.
 
The town twinkles with the festive lights as the snow falls in a glistening blanket on the land. The cheer is in the air, and I find myself embracing the holiday spirit. Not even the stack of bills that keep piling up can ruin the joyful cheer.
 
That is until I collide into Roan McDaniels in the local coffee shop. The searing liquid that spills down my arm, is nothing compared to the ache in my heart.
 
He’s back in town. The man who broke my heart so many years ago and he looks good. Damn good.
 
Little did I know I was in for a very unexpected gift.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42641658-unexpected-gift
 

Author Bio:
HJ Bellus is a small town girl who loves the art of storytelling. When not making readers laugh or cry, she's a part-time livestock wrangler that can be found in the middle of Idaho, shot gunning a beer while listening to some Miranda Lambert on her Beats and rocking out in her boots.
 
Author Links:
FREE BOOKS:  http://bit.ly/2Lwofma
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Tboo2w
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2dpb58Z
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2PU1IlO
YouTube: http://bit.ly/2tQTY9q
Facebook: http://bit.ly/1nCFZeM
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HJBellus
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2t7ymsu
Website: http://authorhjb.com/
Reader Group: http://bit.ly/1HYQgsk
 

What the Elf?
Abby
 
After my sister and I lost our parents, life has been up in the air. The only thing we’ve been able to hold onto is our pact to spend every Christmas together, avoiding it like the plague.
That’s exactly what I’m doing when a deliciously dimpled man introduces himself the first day I arrive in Cringle Cove.
There’s nothing wrong with making a friend, right?
Until our easy friendship turns into a hellacious crush and a favor bred from nightmares.
For the first time ever, I’d kill for a Christmas miracle.
 
Dex
 
For someone who loves everything about the holidays, mine are sure getting off to a terrible start.
The worst part? I promised my ex I wouldn’t tell a soul we’d ended things until we’re far away from Cringle Cove.
At least I’m in the most festive town in the country.
If everything else goes to hell this week, I’ve got that.
I’m hiding out in a coffee shop when I see Abby.
She’s awkward, sarcastic, and obviously miserable here.
I’ve never wanted anyone more.
Keep a promise to your ex in exchange for a happy holiday?
What the elf was I thinking?
 
What the Elf? is a multi-POV standalone with content intended for mature readers.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42759920-what-the-elf
 

Author Bio:
Kate Benson was raised in Texas and currently resides in central Florida with her husband and their growing army of fur minions.
She learned to read at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. She credits her passion for literature to her mother, her love of story-telling to her father and her unwavering faith in happily-ever-after’s to her husband, Sean.
Some of her favorite things include rainy days, loud music, superhero movies, hot tea and of course, lazy afternoons with a great book.
To find out more about Kate, her work or to just say hello, she loves hearing from her readers and can be found on social media.
 
Author Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HilBz1
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7391945.Kate_Benson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/katebensonauthor/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Katebensonauthr
Instagram: www.instagram.com/katebensonauthor/
Benson's Book Babes (Fan Club/Readers Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/PromiseSeriesSupportGroup/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kate-benson
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dr9kZD
 
 

Christmas on the Rocks
Shaine
 
It's Christmas in Cringle Cove. Somebody save me.
 
This place makes me crazy with all the decorations. But one thing makes being here even worse: my ex-boyfriend. In fact, he makes me regret ever leaving the house.
 
One wrong step and I fall—hard. Who's there to save me? None other than Max. Seeing him again brings back so many memories. One, in particular, brings tears to my eyes—the day I ended us.
 
He’s all I think about. All I see. And he wants me back.
 
However, returning to Max means choosing a road I never thought I’d take again.
 
Maxton
 
I always know when Shaine’s home on break from college. Every part of my being goes on high alert the second she enters Cringle Cove. She was once mine, but not anymore.
 
That is until I find her on the ground in pain. Ice happens.
 
With her suddenly near, I have to fight the constant urge to wrap my arms around her and kiss her. We aren’t the same people we used to be.
 
We have a lot to work through. Hearts to mend. If Shaine is my Christmas gift, it'll be worth all the pain.
 
This will be one long week.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42641528-christmas-on-the-rocks
 

Author Bio:
Michelle Dare is a romance author. Her stories range from sweet to sinful and from new adult to fantasy. There aren’t enough hours in the day for her to write all of the story ideas in her head. When not writing or reading, she’s a wife and mom living in eastern Pennsylvania. One day she hopes to be writing from a beach where she will never have to see snow or be cold again.
 
Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormichelledare
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daresdivas/
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2bgyYn3
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michelle_dare
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michelle_dare/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m_dare/
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2sHnFJe
Website: http://michelledare.com/
Newsletter Sign-Up: http://eepurl.com/bt14zX
 

Mistletoe Not Required
This is my first trip home in nearly four years. I haven’t been back for a very good reason—and his name is Hunter Beckett.
 
My parents need my help over Christmas break, so I’ve agreed to return during the semester break against my better judgment.
 
Kisses under the mistletoe. Family pictures in front of the numerous decorations. Christmas in Cringle Cove is a magical time for everyone else who visits—just not for me.
 
Four long years away without a single glance backward. I’m THISCLOSE to college graduation. One week around the chocolate-with-flecks-of-gold-eyed devil and I’m THISCLOSE to giving in to him all over again.
 
Hunter should come with a warning label: MISTLETOE NOT REQUIRED.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42760052-mistletoe-not-required
 
Author Bio:
A.D. Justice is the USA Today bestselling author of the Steele Security Series (Wicked Games, Wicked Ties, Wicked Nights, Wicked Intentions, Wicked Shadows), the Crazy Series (Crazy Maybe, Crazy Baby), the Dominic Powers series (Her Dom, Her Dom’s Lesson), the Immortal Obsessions series (Immortal Envy) and a few stand-alone romance novels, such as Completely Captivated, Just One Summer, Envy, and Intent.
 
When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her own alpha male character in their North Georgia mountain home. She is also an avid reader of romance novels, a master at procrastination, a chocolate sommelier, a twister of words, and speaks fluent sarcasm. An avid animal lover, A.D. Justice has three horses, one dog, and two cats.
 
While the primary focus of her books has been romantic suspense, she has expanded into different sub-genres of romance. Stay tuned to read what she has in store for you!
 
Author Links:
Web: http://authoradjustice.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adjusticeauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adjustice1
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2FDxou9
Boobub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/a-d-justice
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7277707.A_D_Justice
 
 

Wrapped in Love
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Luciani comes a holiday tale so sinfully sweet and sexy, it will have even the grumpiest, most bitter holiday grinch dancing joyfully under the mistletoe.
 
Camryn
 
He made a promise.
He gave me a ring.
Then after planning the perfect future, he made a choice…to kick me out of his life.
Except, he never bothered to tell me.
I hate that I’ve spent the past five years comparing men to the one who shredded my heart.
I hate that he still has such a tight hold on me from across the Atlantic freaking Ocean.
And most of all, I hate that I’m still in love with him.
 
Jack
 
Five years ago, I got on a plane.
It was the biggest mistake of my life.
I traded my dreams to escape my dark past.
I pushed aside the only family I ever knew.
I crushed the only girl I’d ever loved, driving her into the arms of another man—my best friend.
And now I’m back to face everything I left behind.
Only I’m too late.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42594672-wrapped-in-love
 

Author Bio:
Kristen Luciani is a USA Today bestselling author and momtrepreneur with a penchant for stilettos, Silicon Valley, plunging necklines and grapefruit martinis. As a deep-rooted romantic who prefers juicy drama to fill the lives of anyone other than her, she tried her hand at creating a world of enchantment, sensuality, and intrigue, finally uncovering her true passion. No pun intended…
 
Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenlucianiauthor/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kristen_luciani
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_luciani
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kluciani0320/
Newsletter: http://www.subscribepage.com/t3n4i6
Website: http://www.kristenluciani.com
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2j76XlH
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8341231.Kristen_Luciani
 
 

Winter Games
He was an Olympic Gold Medalist.
 
She was his best friends sister.
 
Together, they started a love affair that would shock a nation.
 
Brooklyn Myles was returning to her hometown after college with no clear direction in life—but she gets more than she bargained for when a cruel twist of fate sends her long-time crush calling.
 
Hayden Jaxon had a competitive snowboarding career, six gold medals, and women falling at his feet—except, it wasn't enough. He wanted more, and his heart wouldn't settle for anyone but her.
 
Can Brooklyn survive her brother's best friend? Or will she be another victim of his winter games
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42729080-winter-games
 

Author Bio:
Former Director of a major corporation, Victoria has spent most of her life inside of a book. When she wasn’t reading, she was busy scribbling down stories of her own. Meeting her husband while he was in the United States Army, Victoria quickly adapted and learned the role of the military spouse. 
 
After finishing her Business Management Degree in college, she spent years working in the corporate world where her writing quickly fell by the wayside. Finally, taking time away from the corporate world, Victoria has been able to dive into her stories and create a whole new world for you to live in. She now resides in the sunny Tampa, Florida area with her husband, son, and two amazing boxers. When she isn’t writing you can find her on the beach or hiking. Maybe even writing on the beach.
 
Author Links:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2tWfjkX
Reader Group: http://bit.ly/2fIfs1B
Twitter: @AuthorVRenteria
Instagram: author_victoria_renteria
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2hjx8kr
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DjFjdK
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/victoria-renteria
Website: www.victoriarenteria.com
 
Buy Links:
Book 1 - Wrapped in Love - https://books2read.com/u/md0ypy
Book 2 - Unexpected Gift - https://www.books2read.com/u/mYoLPM
Book 3 - Winter Games - https://www.books2read.com/u/bzPMyz
Book 4 - Mistletoe Not Required - https://books2read.com/u/mVBzMp
Book 5 - What the Elf? - https://books2read.com/u/4jD682
Book 6 - Christmas on the Rocks - https://books2read.com/christmasontherocks
 

Black Tie Christmas - YA Romance from Jo Michaels

[image error] Hoping all of you enjoyed a wonderful weekend and if you're here in the states, a happy Thanksgiving! Today I'm highlighting one of my favorite authors Jo Michaels and her new release Black Tie Christmas!

Seventeen-year-old Evelyn Hart is a broken shell of her former self. She can’t even talk to the cute barista in the mall who asks for her number without having a panic attack afterward. Barely holding herself together, she heads to the Caymans with her family for a little pre-Christmas trip, needing time to focus on her future career as an artist.
All is well until they check in at the hotel, and Evelyn comes face-to-face with the boy from the mall, Adam. Believing she has a boyfriend, Adam tells her he just wants be friends, and she agrees. They spend their entire vacation hanging out together.
Falling in love wasn’t in her plan, and now, she has no idea how to tell him about the lie—or the incident that left her in pieces—because she’s terrified he’ll run. So, Evelyn lets him return to New York without saying a word.
All she can hope for is understanding from Adam and a little Christmas magic to help her open her heart to someone once again.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42184527-black-tie-christmas

Jo Michaels is...
 
Hi, I'm Jo. Let's forget all the "Jo Michaels is blah, blah, blah" stuff and just go with it. I'm a voracious reader (often reading more than one book at a time), a writer, a book reviewer, a mom, a wife, and one of the EICs at INDIE Books Gone Wild. I have an almost photographic memory and tend to make people cringe at the number of details I can recall about them and/or their book(s). My imagination follows me around like a conjoined twin and causes me to space out pretty often or laugh out loud randomly in completely inappropriate situations.
 
I have a degree in graphic design, and my journey to the end was one few students who begin that program ever complete. However, this was one case where my memory and OCD tendencies helped me. Graduation was one of the most amazing days of my life. But, my most amazing day was when my now husband proposed. Every little girl dreams of being Cinderella someday, and he pulled off the proposal of fantasies.
 
At the risk of sounding cliché, I'm going to let it out there and say how much I absolutely adore the man I'm married to. Along with my children, he's my whole world.
 
I've lived in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia, but I've had my feet in almost every state. Traveling is something I adore, and have plans to someday see the Mongolia I've written about in Yassa.
 
One of my favorite things is hearing from fans! You can find me on social media most any day of the week. Connect! I'd love to hear from you.
 
Author Links:
Website: http://WriteJoMichaels.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/WriteJoMichaels
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WriteJoMichaels
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/WriteJoMichaels
Instagram: http://instagram.com/WriteJoMichaels
Blog: http://jomichaels.blogspot.com
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2rkgBSZ
Radio: http://blogtalkradio.com/ADailyCupofJo
 
Buy Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DYsl6f
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-tie-christmas-jo-michaels/1129678276?ean=2940155832157
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/black-tie-christmas-a-sweet-young-adult-christmas-romance
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/black-tie-christmas-a-sweet-young-adult-christmas-romance/id1437941385?mt=11
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/898973
 
Excerpt:

“What is with all this glittery stuff?” Evie’s frustration grew as she slapped at another rack of sparkly outfits.
“Duh. It’s nearly Christmas. Everything’s gonna have some kind of glitz happening.” Shana plopped on the couch and threw herself backward, draping her forearm over her face. “You’re killing me. It’s a good thing you’re my best friend, or I would’ve traded you in a long time ago.”
“Shut. Up.” Grabbing a scarf, Evie chucked it at her friend’s head. “You know you love me.”
A grin bloomed on her over-glossed lips. “I do, but that doesn’t mean you’re not being a brat right now. Why don’t we just go to the freaking swimsuit store? You know they’ll have something beachy.”
“Have you seen their prices?”
“Yeah, but it’s not like your family is hurting for cash. What does it matter?” She sat up and threw the scarf back on the rack. It hit the metal, paused for a second, and slowly slid to the floor.
Evie bent over to pick it up and hang it properly as she answered, “Ever wonder why we’re not destitute? My parents are super frugal.”
“You guys are the definition of yuppies.”
With a sigh, she shrugged and waved her hand. “Fine. Let’s go to the swimsuit store.”
They stopped off at the coffee shop for a couple of lattes on the way. One of the baristas took the girls’ orders, and they moved to the end of the counter to wait while he fixed their drinks.
“Girl, he was eying you hard,” Shana said.
Evie turned back to look at the guy again, and she couldn’t stop the quirk of her lip when she saw him glance up, turn red, and go back to what he was doing. He was cute in a boy-band kind of way. His blond hair curled at the ends and was just long enough to graze the tops of thick eyebrows over honey brown eyes. She turned away when he looked at her again, and she grinned at Shana.
“I told you so.”
“And?”
“He’s fine as hell. If you don’t get his number, I’m going to.” Putting her hand on her hip, she pursed her lips and widened her eyes.
“No, you’re not, and neither am I. We have stuff to do.”

Happy Reading!
Tricia

Little Drops of Sunshine Christian Romance Pre-Order Blitz

Happy Tuesday... when I saw this title, I had to share!

First love is seldom as easy as everyone makes it sound.
 
Lauren Miller wants to fall in love. She has dreamed of falling in love. But watching her very best friend fall in love with the man of her dreams and then have her heart shattered into a gazillion pieces has made Lauren question if this whole love thing is even worth it. When Wes Conway, a guy who teases her constantly and thinks of her as not much more than a little sister, starts popping up in her life, Lauren is sure she knows what his intentions are where she’s concerned—and they are definitely not the romantic kind. But how does a girl keep her heart from falling for a guy who is so intent on protecting her and being there for her no matter what?
 
Wes Conway’s life has been no fairy tale, and finally graduating from high school hasn’t changed that. Stuck working to make ends meet while all of his friends go off to college, Wes doesn’t see his life getting any better any time soon. Then, he starts hanging out with Lauren Miller, a high school junior. Thanks to the differences in their ages, Wes knows Lauren is too young for him to even think about dating. Unfortunately, she’s cute, funny, and impossible to not want to be around. But Wes can’t fall in love with her. He just can’t…
 
From USAToday Best Selling Christian Romance author, Staci Stallings, comes the third book in The Imagination Series, LITTLE DROPS OF SUNSHINE. Fraught with the trials and turmoil of young love, The Imagination Series will give Christian romance readers the emotional ride of a lifetime. These young adults trying to figure out life and love will have you cheering, laughing, and crying as they traverse what it means to be friends and maybe even more.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42100031-little-drops-of-sunshine
 
Author Bio:
A USA Today Best Selling Author and stay-at-home mom, Staci Stallings has a husband, three kids and a writing addiction on the side. Stallings offers numerous titles for readers to choose from. Not content to stay in one genre and write it to death, Staci’s stories run the gamut from young adult to adult, from motivational and inspirational to full-out Christian and back again. Every title is a new adventure! That’s what keeps Staci writing and you reading. Although she lives in Amarillo, Texas and her main career right now is her family, Staci touches the lives of people across the globe with her various Internet and writing endeavors.
 
Author Links:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacistallings.spiritlightauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaciStallings
Web: http://www.stacistallings.net/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1030539.Staci_Stallings
 
Buy Links:
Be Coming Me: https://amzn.to/2l62wWD
The Taste of Tears: https://amzn.to/2KOS7Zz
Little Drops of Sunshine: https://amzn.to/2DK0dnn

Happy Reading!
Tricia

Titania of the Faye - A YA fantasy short story

Happy Tuesday! Today I'm highlighting my short story, Titania of the Faye. Full disclosure, I didn't think I would ever write a story about faeries... but I was moved by an image I saw and the story took hold in my head. Over the course of two hours, I typed out 5000 words that would become this tale. I loved the premise from the start... a girl trapped in her small world, not believing she had any power beyond the confines of her room, who comes to see she does have skills that matter. And so Titania of the Faye was born...

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Titania’s life revolves around order and consistency. She walks with her mother through the forest in the morning and plays the harp for her parents at night. One day when she wakes to find dimmed morning rays gracing her window. Mutant Kobolds are stealing the crystals that link the Faerie Kingdom to the Earth plane and sunlight. Can these creatures be stopped? Is there anything Titania can do to help her father save their kingdom? Find out in Titania of the Faye!

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Happy reading!
Tricia

Colliding Souls - YA Urban Fantasy by LM Preston

You guys know I am a huge urban fantasy fan so I was excited for the chance to share this new release with you!

Argia was strange, and she admitted it. It didn’t mean she couldn’t love, or hope to enjoy the small moments in her life that collided with the most handsome athlete on the high school football team. She desired to be normal, and accepted that it would never be. Argia faked it pretty good, or pretended to. Until the day Micah uncovered her secrets and saved her soul. Argia just had to lose everything she cared about to see the strength he’d uncovered within her. Part of the PURGATORY REIGN Series: PURGATORY RIEGN, DEVIANT STORM, COLLIDING SOULS, FIERCE TIDES.
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42597941-colliding-souls

Author Bio:
L.M. Preston, a native of Washington, DC. An avid reader, she loved to create poetry and short-stories as a young girl. She is an author, an engineer, a professor, a mother and a wife. Her passion for writing and helping others to see their potential through her stories and encouragement has been her life's greatest adventures.She loves to write while on the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another passion that encouraged her writing.
 
Author Links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2vxZKx9
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3348681.L_M_Preston
Website: http://www.lmpreston.com/
Blog: www.lmpreston.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LM-Preston-Author-Page-127604857259681/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LM_Preston
 
Buy Links:
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B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/colliding-souls-lm-preston/1129753890?ean=2940155847847
 
Title: Colliding Souls
Author: LM Preston
Genre: YA/Urban Fantasy
Cover Designer: We've Got You Covered
Publisher: Phenomenal One Pres
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Whispers in the Lake by Brandy Nacole

[image error] It had always been the two of them, Jada and her brother Cooper. Taught to hunt ghosts and send them on their way, Jada and Cooper were raised as a team by their mother and father. Now, Jada is on her own. That is until her friend Eliza calls needing her help.
 
On a lake in Maine, apparitions are seen and cries are heard across the smooth water’s surface. Many have died near a small island that sits in the center of the lake. The town claims they were all accidents, but Jada knows better.
 
However, the more she starts to uncover about the town and its dark history, the more her own past begins to catch up with her. And this time, running is not an option.
 
About the author...
Whenever she’s not reading or writing, Brandy is spending time with her family and friends, throwing around crazy ideas, teaching, and singing like a rock star at a concert for no one else but herself. She loves plants, but unfortunately is a killer of anything that requires water but can’t voice (scream) their needs.
 
Author Links:
Website: www.brandynacole.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorbrandynacole
Twitter: www.twitter.com/authorbnacole
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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/brandy-nacole
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2txzx2q
 
Buy Links:
Deep in the Hollow: https://amzn.to/2q52ssJ
Buried in the Bayou: https://amzn.to/2NKfDZl
Whispers in the Lake: https://amzn.to/2OcjDlo
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42377938-whispers-in-the-lake

Title: Whispers in the Lake
Author: Brandy Nacole
Genre: YA Paranormal Suspense
Cover Designer: Addendum Designs
Editor: J.K. Miller
Publication Date: October 26th, 2018
Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR