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June 5, 2013
Two Great Books by Two Great Friends on Sale!
This week, two books by two writer friends of mine are on sale for $.99! The first is Drowning in You by Rebecca Berto.Secretly crushingCrushed by a tragedy
Charlee May's been crushing on Dexter Hollingworth since she was fifteen. Five years later, a horrific skiing disaster at Mason's Ski Lift Resort leaves her millionaire dad critically injured and her mom dead at the hands of Dexter operating the lifts. Charlee is suddenly the sole caretaker for her little brother while their world falls apart.
Dexter couldn't be more different from Charlee. He's tattooed, avoids exclusive relationships and his Dad has a fair share of illegal dealings. With Dexter's reputation, almost everyone believes he planned the Mason's skiing disaster.
And after all these years he's still crushing on Charlee May, the girl who's too good for him.
When this cruel twist of fate ties Charlee's family and Dexter's reputation together, Charlee and Dexter wonder if their feelings are reciprocated, while Dexter discovers his dad is trying to steal the May's millionaire fortune.
But like an addiction, one look, one touch, one taste--they're hooked no matter the consequences.
Disclaimer: Recommended for mature readers due to sexual content and crude language.
And the other one, you know well from my previous posts. It's
Girl With Guitar
by Caisey Quinn. I've posted the synopsis here on this site many times, so instead I'm going to post part of a 5 star review by a customer on Amazon:WOW! I was completely caught off guard by how wonderful this book was. It captivated me and for an entire day I was glued to my seat until I finished which didn't happen until the early morning hours. Being a huge fan of the ABC show Nashville this book was right up my alley. Kylie wants what pretty much every human being wants out of life. Her dreams to come true. When she sets out to make it happen after losing her father and being kicked out of her house by her stepmother she ends up Nashville where she meets Trace Corbin. From the instant Kylie takes the stage during her scheduled performance at an open mic night I was wrapped up in the excitement of watching her wow the crowd. It felt as if I was actually a part of the scene. Of course she chose a Trace Corbin song to rock and OF COURSE this night of all nights is when he's in the audience watching. Everything changes for Kylie when they end up singing a duet together.
This book also contains mature content.These sales are for a limited time, so act now!
June 4, 2013
Come What May, New Release and Giveaway from Faith Sullivan
Note: This book contains mature content.
[image error] Title: Come What May (Heartbeat #2)
Author: Faith Sullivan
Expected release date: June 4, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Ebook available at: Kindle ($2.99)
Paperback available at: Amazon ($6.99)
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Book Description:
Adam is through with love.
He unravels blaming himself for what happened with Katie.
His final moments with her echo through his nightmares.
She owns him body and soul.
To dull the pain, Adam invites a string of women into his bed. Fueled by alcohol and desperation, his meaningless hook-ups provide little comfort. When he closes his eyes, it's Katie he sees.
The only one who helps to ease his guilt somewhat is Jada. But as his new ambulance partner, Adam considers her off limits. He doesn't want to get seriously involved with anyone, much less her. Yet he can't stop fantasizing about the feel of her caramel skin against his.
Despite his intentions, Adam's bond with Jada deepens as they respond to a series of emotional calls. Their mutual attraction becomes undeniable. But how can he give his heart to Jada when it still belongs to Katie?
Excerpt:
But I’m unsure of where this is going. Is he trying to open up or just making idle conversation? Whatever it is, it’s not enough for me. I crouch, hanging my legs over the side. A cool breeze issues from the waterfall. Its hypnotic rhythm is so relaxing. I can stretch out right here and fall asleep. I lean back on my elbows and close my eyes against the sun. So I’m startled when something smacks me in the face.
It’s Adam’s t-shirt. He’s standing before me in nothing but his jeans. “Care for a swim, Jada?” Laughing, he peers over the edge. All I see are the broad lines of his back. It doesn’t get any sexier than that.
“You’re going to jump into that tiny little pool of water?” My pulse is racing, but somehow I keep my voice steady.
“No, we’re going to climb down together. But you’re going to have to lose some of that clothing first.” His gaze runs across the length of my body, and I’m on fire.
“If you think I’m going to strip down…”
I shut up when I realize he’s bending over me. “Well, you can rid yourself of these muddy shoes for starters.” He undoes the laces and gently slips them off. My breathing gets heavy when his fingers slide up to remove my sock. He doesn’t stop there. On his knees before me, his touch glides up my leg as he rolls the cuff of my pants.
“That takes care of the bottom half. Now what about the top?” I ask brazenly. I’m fighting to regain control of the situation, but it’s a lost cause.
He pulls me up with him, and our bodies are so close together. He grips my waist and I start to get dizzy. Drawing me in, I’m surprised when he tugs at the fabric of my shirt, untucking it in a series of quick motions. His actions cause my chest to rub against his. My legs get shaky and I think I’m going to have to grab onto him for support. But I resist and somehow keep my hands to myself. Slowly, he unfastens the last two buttons and ties the shirt at my waist. His fingertips linger over the exposed skin of my midriff. His touch is driving me wild. I can’t take much more of this.
Stepping back, I feel so exposed even though I’m not showing that much skin. He’s practically naked in front of me and he doesn’t seem embarrassed at all. It’s like he wanted to bring me to some secluded spot in order to seduce me. Was this his plan all along? I’m so confused. Nothing is ever clear with him. It’s impossible to figure out what’s going through his mind and why he’s practically taking off my clothes in the middle of the woods.
And that’s the problem. I kind of like it. His unpredictability keeps me guessing, and I’ve never been so turned on. I’m practically panting before him, wishing his hands would explore every inch of me. But for some reason, it seems like there’s an invisible barrier separating us. He teases me but doesn’t take it further. And all that does is make me want him more. I’m not the type to pursue a guy, but I’d put myself out there for him if I knew that was what he was after. But what if it’s not? We do have to work together, and things can get really awkward between us if I’m wrong.
A shadow of a frown crosses his face when he sees me back away from him. Whatever was happening in that moment is over—I can’t tell if he’s disappointed or relieved. His chest rises and falls as he clenches his fists. The sheer masculine beauty of his sculpted torso is right in front of me. Yet he appears so fragile. Like one hasty word from me will break him. We’re so close. If only I knew his true intentions. Is he just playing with me or is he after something more?
“C’mon, let’s cool off.” But I can’t allow myself to get that close to him again. My thoughts scatter just picturing him against me in the water. With my inhibitions lowered, I’ll be too tempted. If I let down my guard and give into him, I’ll only regret it later when he acts like nothing’s changed between us.
“Nah, you go ahead. I’m just going to stick my feet in.” The creases in his brow deepen, but I don’t stop. “If I have any hope of salvaging this uniform, I don’t think it’ll take any more wear and tear.” It’s the lamest excuse ever, but it’s all I have to go with.
“Suit yourself.” He’s pissed as he makes his way down the rocky incline. He doesn’t even wait for me. What girl wouldn’t want to fool around with him in the water after all that? Who would ever turn him down?
Only me.
The first book of the HEARTBEAT series is only 99 cents on Amazon!
Click cover to purchase.
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Random Things about Author, Faith Sullivan:
- She was so much smarter as a teenager.
- She's a slow reader.
- She tends to like a book more for its characters rather than its plot.
- She appreciates people who are genuinely kind and come through when you need them.
- As a creative person, she's not always fun to live with, but she keeps things interesting.
- She misses the days when all she had was a rotary phone that didn't even have an answering machine.
- She's a child of the 1980s, and a teenager of the 1990s.
- She loves her dog.
- She likes to travel and see new places - when her limited budget allows.
- She thinks in another lifetime she lived in the UK somewhere by the coast.
- When she feels an emotion, she feels it deeply. It's a curse.
- She has an overactive imagination. Writing helps alleviate that problem.
- Nine times out of ten, she believes a good book trumps reality.
Author Links: Blog | Amazon | Twitter | Goodreads
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[image error] Title: Come What May (Heartbeat #2)
Author: Faith Sullivan
Expected release date: June 4, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Ebook available at: Kindle ($2.99)
Paperback available at: Amazon ($6.99)
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Book Description:
Adam is through with love.
He unravels blaming himself for what happened with Katie.
His final moments with her echo through his nightmares.
She owns him body and soul.
To dull the pain, Adam invites a string of women into his bed. Fueled by alcohol and desperation, his meaningless hook-ups provide little comfort. When he closes his eyes, it's Katie he sees.
The only one who helps to ease his guilt somewhat is Jada. But as his new ambulance partner, Adam considers her off limits. He doesn't want to get seriously involved with anyone, much less her. Yet he can't stop fantasizing about the feel of her caramel skin against his.
Despite his intentions, Adam's bond with Jada deepens as they respond to a series of emotional calls. Their mutual attraction becomes undeniable. But how can he give his heart to Jada when it still belongs to Katie?
Excerpt:
But I’m unsure of where this is going. Is he trying to open up or just making idle conversation? Whatever it is, it’s not enough for me. I crouch, hanging my legs over the side. A cool breeze issues from the waterfall. Its hypnotic rhythm is so relaxing. I can stretch out right here and fall asleep. I lean back on my elbows and close my eyes against the sun. So I’m startled when something smacks me in the face.
It’s Adam’s t-shirt. He’s standing before me in nothing but his jeans. “Care for a swim, Jada?” Laughing, he peers over the edge. All I see are the broad lines of his back. It doesn’t get any sexier than that.
“You’re going to jump into that tiny little pool of water?” My pulse is racing, but somehow I keep my voice steady.
“No, we’re going to climb down together. But you’re going to have to lose some of that clothing first.” His gaze runs across the length of my body, and I’m on fire.
“If you think I’m going to strip down…”
I shut up when I realize he’s bending over me. “Well, you can rid yourself of these muddy shoes for starters.” He undoes the laces and gently slips them off. My breathing gets heavy when his fingers slide up to remove my sock. He doesn’t stop there. On his knees before me, his touch glides up my leg as he rolls the cuff of my pants.
“That takes care of the bottom half. Now what about the top?” I ask brazenly. I’m fighting to regain control of the situation, but it’s a lost cause.
He pulls me up with him, and our bodies are so close together. He grips my waist and I start to get dizzy. Drawing me in, I’m surprised when he tugs at the fabric of my shirt, untucking it in a series of quick motions. His actions cause my chest to rub against his. My legs get shaky and I think I’m going to have to grab onto him for support. But I resist and somehow keep my hands to myself. Slowly, he unfastens the last two buttons and ties the shirt at my waist. His fingertips linger over the exposed skin of my midriff. His touch is driving me wild. I can’t take much more of this.
Stepping back, I feel so exposed even though I’m not showing that much skin. He’s practically naked in front of me and he doesn’t seem embarrassed at all. It’s like he wanted to bring me to some secluded spot in order to seduce me. Was this his plan all along? I’m so confused. Nothing is ever clear with him. It’s impossible to figure out what’s going through his mind and why he’s practically taking off my clothes in the middle of the woods.
And that’s the problem. I kind of like it. His unpredictability keeps me guessing, and I’ve never been so turned on. I’m practically panting before him, wishing his hands would explore every inch of me. But for some reason, it seems like there’s an invisible barrier separating us. He teases me but doesn’t take it further. And all that does is make me want him more. I’m not the type to pursue a guy, but I’d put myself out there for him if I knew that was what he was after. But what if it’s not? We do have to work together, and things can get really awkward between us if I’m wrong.
A shadow of a frown crosses his face when he sees me back away from him. Whatever was happening in that moment is over—I can’t tell if he’s disappointed or relieved. His chest rises and falls as he clenches his fists. The sheer masculine beauty of his sculpted torso is right in front of me. Yet he appears so fragile. Like one hasty word from me will break him. We’re so close. If only I knew his true intentions. Is he just playing with me or is he after something more?
“C’mon, let’s cool off.” But I can’t allow myself to get that close to him again. My thoughts scatter just picturing him against me in the water. With my inhibitions lowered, I’ll be too tempted. If I let down my guard and give into him, I’ll only regret it later when he acts like nothing’s changed between us.
“Nah, you go ahead. I’m just going to stick my feet in.” The creases in his brow deepen, but I don’t stop. “If I have any hope of salvaging this uniform, I don’t think it’ll take any more wear and tear.” It’s the lamest excuse ever, but it’s all I have to go with.
“Suit yourself.” He’s pissed as he makes his way down the rocky incline. He doesn’t even wait for me. What girl wouldn’t want to fool around with him in the water after all that? Who would ever turn him down?
Only me.
The first book of the HEARTBEAT series is only 99 cents on Amazon!
Click cover to purchase.
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Random Things about Author, Faith Sullivan:
- She was so much smarter as a teenager.
- She's a slow reader.
- She tends to like a book more for its characters rather than its plot.
- She appreciates people who are genuinely kind and come through when you need them.
- As a creative person, she's not always fun to live with, but she keeps things interesting.
- She misses the days when all she had was a rotary phone that didn't even have an answering machine.
- She's a child of the 1980s, and a teenager of the 1990s.
- She loves her dog.
- She likes to travel and see new places - when her limited budget allows.
- She thinks in another lifetime she lived in the UK somewhere by the coast.
- When she feels an emotion, she feels it deeply. It's a curse.
- She has an overactive imagination. Writing helps alleviate that problem.
- Nine times out of ten, she believes a good book trumps reality.
Author Links: Blog | Amazon | Twitter | Goodreads
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June 3, 2013
Help GIRL WITH GUITAR Hit the Amazon Top 100
As I type this,
Girl with Guitar
is in the top 400 books on Amazon, which is an extraordinary accomplishment for a brand new author's first book. As one of the people who discovered Caisey Quinn and designed her cover and book interior, I'd love to see her climb higher. Let's see if we can get the book in the top 100! To help, enter the giveaway below. All of the entries are signal boosts, actions that you can take to get word out about this amazing debut novel.So increase Caisey Quinn's publicity reach and enter to win a paperback signed by Caisey and me, the cover/interior designer (which requires shipping one book first to me in the UK and then to Caisey in Alabama, so it will be a well travelled book!), a $50 Gift Card, and an Advance Review Copy of the sequel to the book, Girl On Tour!
*This is a New Adult Romance and contains MA 17+ Content.
After Kylie’s dad dies in a freak accident, he leaves her with nothing other than her crazy stepmother, Darla, and the ability to play guitar. When Darla kicks Kylie out and she loses her job all in the same day, she hops a bus to Nashville determined to make her late father’s dreams come true.
Waitressing and saving her pennies to record a demo, her big break comes when she’s asked to join a tour going down the tubes with once platinum album-selling country music superstar Trace Corbin. But touring with Trace is hardly a dream come true since he’s pretty much drinking his career down the drain. If Kylie can’t pull Trace out of his rut, he’ll pull her and her dreams down with him.
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May 31, 2013
Win a SIGNED copy of Lost in You by Heidi McLaughlin
This week's giveaway is by another author who has my cover designer (Okay Creations), none other than the USA Today bestselling Heidi McLaughlin. I'm giving away a signed copy of her latest release, Lost in You. Enter below!
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May 24, 2013
Girl With Guitar, I'm hosting one of today's tour stops!
After Kylie’s dad dies in a freak accident, he leaves her with nothing other than her crazy stepmother, Darla, and the ability to play guitar. When Darla kicks Kylie out and she loses her job all in the same day, she hops a bus to Nashville determined to make her late father’s dreams come true.
Waitressing and saving her pennies to record a demo, her big break comes when she’s asked to join a tour going down the tubes with once platinum album-selling country music superstar Trace Corbin. But touring with Trace is hardly a dream come true since he’s pretty much drinking his career down the drain. If Kylie can’t pull Trace out of his rut, he’ll pull her and her dreams down with him.
Caisey Quinn is a wearer of cowgirl boots, writer and avid reader of New Adult romance, lover of wine, who is addicted to chai tea lattes.
She is also the brand spanking new author of soon to be released books including Girl with Guitar and Keep Me Still (which may or may not include spanking).
A Gemini, wife, mom, and former high school English teacher living in Birmingham, Alabama, she spends her days chasing a three-year-old and hiding away with her Macbook.
Website | Twitter | Facebook
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May 22, 2013
LAUNCHED! Girl with Guitar by Caisey Quinn
Girl with Guitar , the New Adult romance by my friend and crit partner, Caisey Quinn, is out now!
During Release Week only, the ebook editions are SIGNED with a note from Caisey. Also, I'm giving away a signed paperback; entries are at the bottom of this post.
This is a New Adult Romance and does include MA 17+ content.
After Kylie’s dad dies in a freak accident, he leaves her with nothing other than her crazy stepmother, Darla, and the ability to play guitar. When Darla kicks Kylie out and she loses her job all in the same day, she hops a bus to Nashville determined to make her late father’s dreams come true.
Waitressing and saving her pennies to record a demo, her big break comes when she’s asked to join a tour going down the tubes with once platinum album-selling country music superstar Trace Corbin. But touring with Trace is hardly a dream come true since he’s pretty much drinking his career down the drain. If Kylie can’t pull Trace out of his rut, he’ll pull her and her dreams down with him.
So, a little history of this book. Caisey Quinn was a fan of mine, I suppose. She reviewed my books and sent me emails, and even offered to beta read Nobody's Damsel, to which I thought, what do I have to lose? I'm established enough that this book won't get stolen from me. I've got tons of evidence that I'm the creator, so what the heck?
BEST. DECISION. EVER.
Caisey's a high school English teacher and found all the little grammar issues, while also giving fantastic big picture feedback that made the novel much better. Then she mentioned this book she had on her hard drive and sent me a synopsis. Now, Caisey can rock a synopsis, and as soon as I read it, I knew this was a book worth checking out, so I beta read it for her.
It's a fantastic novel. I loved it so much that I offered to design her a cover so that she could do a soft launch, and then maybe make enough money to hire a real cover designer and do a big launch. But the world is a weird place. My cover proved very popular with bloggers and Caisey, so it's my cover all the way, it would appear. This is the real launch with the real publicity drive, and let me tell you, you don't want to miss this book.
It does contain mature content, but it's a great, solid coming of age story about a girl with a guitar, a dream, and the chutzpah to make it happen.
Think Nashville meets Abbi Glines' Sea Breeze series. I'll post more sales links as they go live. Enter to win a signed copy of the book below!a Rafflecopter giveaway
May 21, 2013
Love in Darkness has Launched, Buy This Week and Get a SIGNED Edition Ebook
Love in Darkness
is live! Here are all the buy links:Buy on Kindle
Buy on B&N Nook
Buy on Kobo
Buy Paperback
It's also in iBookstore. What I've done this week is upload a SIGNED edition of the ebook, so buy before May 28th, and that's what you'll receive on your ereader!
During this time, Castles on the Sand is $.99, and I'm giving away 5 signed copies of Love in Darkness. Enter here, or on any of the sites participating in the launch buzz event (you'll see this giveaway linked a lot of places.)
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May 15, 2013
Enter to win SIGNED copies of Find You in the Dark and Light in the Shadows by A. Meredith Walters
I contacted A Meredith Walters about doing a giveaway of her books several weeks ago and received the answer "I don't have any paperbacks right now, but I hope to have them soon." Since I was going to pay for these paperbacks anyhow, I didn't quite understand her answer until I went on Amazon and figured out that there weren't any paperbacks of these books in existence.
So I did what any rational person with InDesign would do and offered to design her interiors for her. Much to my happiness, she accepted and I put together a template for her, had her approve it, then typeset both books.
Now that she has paperbacks, she's willing to have me give away a signed copy of each. So this isn't just a giveaway of two New York Times Bestselling books that also deal with mental illness (as does my upcoming release, Love in Darkness). These are two New York Times Bestselling new adult romances typeset by yours truly.
Okay, yeah, I'm not sure why that should make any difference either... but here's the giveaway ;-)
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Cover Reveal: Girl With Guitar by Caisey Quinn
Never have I been so nervous about a cover reveal. This is the first cover I've designed for someone else that wasn't just a placeholder or a joke of some sort, so eeep! Okay, without further ado:
Title: Girl With GuitarAuthor: Caisey QuinnGenre: New Adult RomanceCover By: Emily Mah Tippetts (me!)Cover Reveal Organized By: Tessa's Take
After Kylie’s dad dies in a freak accident, he leaves her with nothing other than her crazy step-mother, Darla, and the ability to play guitar. When Darla kicks Kylie out and she loses her job all in the same day, she hops a bus to Nashville determined to make her late father’s dreams come true.
Waitressing and saving her pennies to record a demo, her big break comes when she’s asked to join a tour going down the tubes with once platinum album-selling country music superstar Trace Corbin. But touring with Trace is hardly a dream come true since he’s pretty much drinking his career down the drain. If Kylie can’t pull Trace out of his rut, he’ll pull her and her dreams down with him.
About the Author
Caisey Quinn is a wearer of cowgirl boots, writer and avid reader of New Adult romance, lover of wine, who is addicted to chai tea lattes.
She is also the brand spanking new author of soon to be released books including Girl with Guitar and Keep Me Still (which may or may not include spanking).
A Gemini, wife, mom, and former high school English teacher living in Birmingham, Alabama, she spends her days chasing a three-year-old and hiding away with her Macbook.
She spends her nights writing because sleep is overrated.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
Title: Girl With GuitarAuthor: Caisey QuinnGenre: New Adult RomanceCover By: Emily Mah Tippetts (me!)Cover Reveal Organized By: Tessa's Take
After Kylie’s dad dies in a freak accident, he leaves her with nothing other than her crazy step-mother, Darla, and the ability to play guitar. When Darla kicks Kylie out and she loses her job all in the same day, she hops a bus to Nashville determined to make her late father’s dreams come true.
Waitressing and saving her pennies to record a demo, her big break comes when she’s asked to join a tour going down the tubes with once platinum album-selling country music superstar Trace Corbin. But touring with Trace is hardly a dream come true since he’s pretty much drinking his career down the drain. If Kylie can’t pull Trace out of his rut, he’ll pull her and her dreams down with him.
About the Author
Caisey Quinn is a wearer of cowgirl boots, writer and avid reader of New Adult romance, lover of wine, who is addicted to chai tea lattes.She is also the brand spanking new author of soon to be released books including Girl with Guitar and Keep Me Still (which may or may not include spanking).
A Gemini, wife, mom, and former high school English teacher living in Birmingham, Alabama, she spends her days chasing a three-year-old and hiding away with her Macbook.
She spends her nights writing because sleep is overrated.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
May 13, 2013
Review Someone Else's Fairytale and become eligible for a monthly giveaway!
I just got word from Winning Reads that
Someone Else's Fairytale
is one of their books for this month. The way this works is, you buy and review the books on their list for the month, and in this way become eligible for their monthly giveaway. This is a great program to support indie authors, so please do spread the word!
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