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December 15, 2014
Monday Mayhem – Overhaul edition
Did you see? Did you see? We have new cover art for Spring Chickens!!!! Just a few more weeks until release day – January 8, 2015!
In other big news: I’m in discussions with a web designer on the planned Margaret/Maggie website makeovers. I’m loving the samples she’s shown me and I think it could look pretty slick. Stay tuned!
Oh! And Maggie has a new release today! If you’re looking for a short, hot read featuring a couple who aren’t twenty-something, check out Three Little Words!
It’s never too late to make the best impulsive decision of your life.
Jo Masters isn’t the party girl she used to be, but now that she’s a woman without obligations, she’s ready to recapture a little of her misspent youth. Her niece’s wedding, with its open bar and dark dance floor, proves to be the perfect opportunity to let loose.
Gregory Stark is just trying to make it through his son’s wedding day… and make some time with the gorgeous brunette on the bride’s side of the aisle. His kid’s wedding probably isn’t the best occasion to put the moves on the sexy woman, who introduces herself only as ‘Josie’, but his best friend is closing in on her too and he has to act fast. With a couple of tequila shots under his belt, Greg propositions Josie — and neither wants to refuse.
Amazon ~ Apple ~ B&N ~ Google ~ Kensington ~ Kobo
And finally: All of the TMP boxed sets will be going back to full price as of January 1, 2015. Please, please, please help me with one last push on these. Each set is only $0.99!
Unforgettable Heroes – includes Long Distance Love
Love Finds A Way – includes Contentment
Enchanted Lover – includes Paramour
Heat Wave – includes Maggie Wells titles Seducing Steve and The Art Lover
Hot Nights in St. Blaise – Maggie Wells – the complete 12 novella collection
December 14, 2014
Weekend Writing Warriors – 12/14/14
Once again, I’m sharing parts of this month’s new release, Three Little Words – available from Kensington/Lyrical TOMORROW, December 15th! Check it out:
The throaty rasp in her voice tied his gut in a knot. “You’re lucky I came along to save you.”
Those lush lips curved, nudging her cheekbones and a breathtakingly appealing dimple appeared. “Am I?”
Greg fixed her with a stern glare. “He’s no gentleman.”
“And you are?”
Lowering his head, he answered with a, “Yes,” that sounded more like a resounding hell no.
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It’s never too late to make the best impulsive decision of your life.
Jo Masters isn’t the party girl she used to be, but now that she’s a woman without obligations, she’s ready to recapture a little of her misspent youth. Her niece’s wedding, with its open bar and dark dance floor, proves to be the perfect opportunity to let loose.
Gregory Stark is just trying to make it through his son’s wedding day… and make some time with the gorgeous brunette on the bride’s side of the aisle. His kid’s wedding probably isn’t the best occasion to put the moves on the sexy woman, who introduces herself only as ‘Josie’, but his best friend is closing in on her too and he has to act fast. With a couple of tequila shots under his belt, Greg propositions Josie — and neither wants to refuse.
Pre-order now at: Amazon ~ Apple ~ B&N ~ Google ~ Kensington ~ Kobo
That’s all for this week, friends! Be sure to check out all of the Weekend Writing Warriors excerpts!
Tagged: 8Sunday, coming soon, erotic, Kensington/Lyrical, Novella, romance, warrior
December 12, 2014
Cover reveal! Spring Chickens
We have new cover art for the reissue of Spring Chickens – coming January 8, 2015!
So….
You wanna see?
Maybe just a peek?
I promise there are no disembodied heads floating above the hills
And no poultry in sight
You ready?
I said…
Here it comes…
Bram Hatchett thought he buried his heart with his wife, but when a big city beauty blows into town to dispose of the family farm, and she captures everyone’s attention. Particularly his.
Spring Chickens – coming soon from Turquoise Morning Press!
December 8, 2014
Monday Mayhem – Wish List
Okay, so this week I want you guys to blog. If you could ask for five things, large or small, what would be on your list? Not the world peace, end to hunger type things, I mean gifts your loved ones could actually buy or make for you.
They can be completely random or your heart’s desire. You share yours this week. Next week, I’ll share mine. Ready? Go!
December 7, 2014
Weekend Writing Warriors – 12/7/14
I have a new release this month! A few of you will remember it, because I shared bits as I was writing it. Well, Three Little Words will be available from Kensington/Lyrical on December 15th, and I can’t wait to share it with the world. It’s a little sweet, a little slapstick, and holy cannoli it gets hot! Check it out:
“Tequila, three shots.”
Once upon a time, three was her magic number. The key to managing everything life had thrown at her. Good and bad. The magic of three stopped being effective not long after she’d turned thirty–a bitter disappointment she’d never managed to reconcile with herself. Turns out, fate had her number in another way.
Well, screw fate. She’d played the good girl long enough.
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It’s never too late to make the best impulsive decision of your life.
Jo Masters isn’t the party girl she used to be, but now that she’s a woman without obligations, she’s ready to recapture a little of her misspent youth. Her niece’s wedding, with its open bar and dark dance floor, proves to be the perfect opportunity to let loose.
Gregory Stark is just trying to make it through his son’s wedding day… and make some time with the gorgeous brunette on the bride’s side of the aisle. His kid’s wedding probably isn’t the best occasion to put the moves on the sexy woman, who introduces herself only as ‘Josie’, but his best friend is closing in on her too and he has to act fast. With a couple of tequila shots under his belt, Greg propositions Josie — and neither wants to refuse.
Pre-order now at: Amazon ~ Apple ~ B&N ~ Google ~ Kensington ~ Kobo
That’s all for this week, friends! Be sure to check out all of the Weekend Writing Warriors excerpts!
Tagged: 8Sunday, coming soon, erotic, Kensington/Lyrical, Novella, romance
December 1, 2014
Monday Mayhem – Diving Into December
If you need me, I’ll be over here having a nap…
Kidding. Actually, I had an awesome long weekend. Here’s my recap, complete with pictures!
Thanksgiving brunch was yummy.
My baybeh came over to play
I kept cranking away at the NaNoWriMo word count
Until I got this:
Then I spent some time doing this:
and this
But there were still things to do. I had to finish a read through on Spring Chickens and do first-round edits on Going Deep
Then we made our annual contribution to the electric company
December will be the month of revision for me. I have 2 mostly complete manuscripts that are pretty darn messy. I have 2 websites I want to overhaul. I also have 2 releases to promote, 2 holiday parties on the same day…Oy. Maybe we can skip right to January?
How about you? Is your December shaping up to be crazy as well, or are you going low-key this holiday season?
November 30, 2014
Weekend Writing Warriors – 11/30/14
Thanks for sharing my excitement over the Hot Nights in St. Blaise boxed set release!
I’ve been sharing bits and pieces from the series all month and today I have 8 lines from book #12, Daring Miss December – also a 2014 Passionate Plume finalist!
“It won’t change the fact that we’ve slept together—”
“No one can prove that.”
“I would never deny it,” he said with quiet finality. “I won’t make us a lie, Anne.”
Oliver rose from the chair, unfolding his lanky frame inch by gorgeous inch. When he stood tall and proud, he tugged his cuffs from the sleeves of his flawlessly tailored jacket and shrugged. As if tossing away the career he’d built over the course of a lifetime meant less than nothing.
“As a doctor, I can tell you that not loving you would be the worst possible threat to my heart health.”
Straight-laced hospital administrator Oliver Watkins has the heart of a rebel.
Coming of age in the free-wheeling seventies meant that Oliver’s rebellion manifested itself in always doing precisely what he was expected to do.
With his wife gone and his daughter grown, the survival of St. Blaise Regional Medical Center has become his main focus in life. That is, until the results of a routine blood test give him the nudge he needs to indulge in forbidden fruit.
Dietician Anne Silverstein has enjoyed a smorgasbord of experiences, but none shaped her life more dramatically than finding a lump in her breast at the ripe old age of twenty-six. In the years since she triumphed over death, Anne has learned to embrace life by taking each new day as it comes.
When Ollie Watkins, stumbles into her office looking for more than a few tips on lowering his cholesterol, throwing caution to the wind is a no-brainer for free-spirited Anne. But the home remedies Anne and Oliver cook up together leave them both ravenous for more. Suddenly one finds one day at a time is not enough and the other fears it’s way too much.
Don’t forget, all the set includes all 12 novellas for only $0.99, but only for a limited time! If you read something you like, please tell your friends!
That’s all for this week, but be sure to check out all of the Weekend Writing Warriors excerpts!
Tagged: 8Sunday, erotic, Novella, romance, St. Blaise, warrior
November 25, 2014
It’s release day!
HOT NIGHTS IN ST. BLAISE by Maggie Wells
The Complete Calendar Collection – January – December
Welcome to St. Blaise
Home of the Men and Women of St. Blaise Regional Medical Center
When the St. Blaise Regional Medical Center Board of Directors hired hometown girl, Beth Watkins, to jump-start their public relations, they never imagined she’d be stripping their most prominent doctors, nurses, and support staff down to their birthday suits in order to beef up the hospital’s bank account.
Six men and six women were chosen to represent the best and brightest of this little town nestled in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest. They also happened to be the hottest tickets in town. Soon the fundraising calendar is spiking temperatures throughout the Show Me state, and the men and women of St. Blaise are setting their small-town nights on fire.
Limited time price only $0.99!
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Tagged: erotic, new release, Novella, romance, St. Blaise, writing
November 24, 2014
Guest Author – Sandra Jones shows off Her Wicked Captain!
I’m so grateful to Maggie for letting me visit with you today. My new release, Her Wicked Captain, is the first book in a new series, The River Rogues. Today, I’m giving away a FREE copy of my book for one lucky commenter.
Excerpt
Vaguely she heard a clink and the sound of a bottle stopper. Then whiskey vapors burned in her nose as the rim of a glass touched her lips. A warm hand held her jaw steady, then she swallowed the liquid fire.
Warmth surrounded her suddenly. She forced her eyes open and found she was wrapped in a soft blanket in the circle of Rory’s arms. He carried her to the middle of the bed and climbed beneath the covers with her. Her cheeks went hot, thinking him naked, until she felt the caress of fine cotton against her side and realized he’d put breeches on while her eyes had been shut. She wriggled to give him space.
“Be still while I warm you.” His whispered command roused suspicion in her sluggish brain. How did he intend to do that? His hand rested on her bare stomach as his lips pressed against her neck. Delight curled through her as she felt the tip of his tongue trace her skin, his teeth grazing over her collarbone. His warm breath rushed out as he spoke across her, “I dreamt of you this way, but the reality is infinitely better.”
His thoughtful ministrations were too much, causing her composure to crumble. With the help of the whiskey that he’d poured down her throat, she found her voice. “I’m sorry I ruined your g-game. I’m s-sorry about Molly’s dress, and—”
“Philadelphia.” He pushed up on one elbow to look down at her, and his hair fell in shaggy waves around his face, reminding her of when he was an awkward youth. Charming. “That game meant nothing. It was supposed to be practice for you, and you were brilliant. The dress—I confess you were fetching in that dress, but I’ll buy Molly another. I’ll buy you scads more. I’m the one who should be apologizin’ for taking you there with little protection. I should grovel at your lovely feet.” He kissed the valley of her throat and his hair brushed her chin. He murmured, “Actually, I think I will.”
The bed shifted under his weight and he disappeared underneath the blanket. She lifted her head to see what he was doing when his large form maneuvered beneath the covers. Again she wondered at his intentions until she felt his coarse hands curling around her calves and his lips on the soles of her feet.
The tickle of his stubbled mouth sent vibrations humming through her. She squealed and clawed the bed, struggling against the impulse to kick. “Stop, stop!” she laughed.
Obediently, he left her feet, turning his kisses to her ankles, causing waves of heat to travel up her limbs. Higher and higher, his lips inched over her, pressing more tiny kisses along the inside of her leg.
Suddenly Rosemary Hughes’s priggish life as a schoolmistress dimmed in comparison to tonight’s adventures.
“Is it working?” he murmured between kisses.
“What? Oh. Yes.”
Blurb
She played right into his hands.
Possessing uncanny people-reading skills like her mama, Philadelphia “Dell” Samuels has spent thirteen years in her aunt’s rustic Ozarks home, telling fortunes over playing cards and trying to pass as white. But the treacherous Mississippi River childhood her mama dragged her away from finally catches up to her on a steamboat captained by her old friend Rory Campbell.
Known to his crew as the Devil’s Henchman, Rory is a gambler in need of a miracle. Following the cold trail of his boss’s wife and bastard daughter, Dell, Rory has only one goal in mind: saving his crew from the boss’s cruelty by ruining him. The only one who can defeat the Monster of the Mississippi is the man trained to take his place. Rory’s convinced he can lure his boss into a high-stakes game against a rival, and with Dell’s people-reading skills, the monster will lose everything.
Under Rory’s tutelage and protection, Dell agrees to the tortured captain’s plan. Passion and peril quickly bring them together as lovers. But when Rory’s plan goes awry, the lives of the innocent depend on Dell’s ability to read the situation correctly—and hopefully save them all.
Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22922437-her-wicked-captain
Buy Links
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-wicked-captain-sandra-jones/1120006611?ean=9781619223752
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/her-wicked-captain
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/her-wicked-captain/id903379545?mt=11
Author Info
Historical romance author Sandra Jones was born and raised in Arkansas. She loves living in a cabin overlooking White River where she enjoys watching eagles and dreaming about the adventurous frontiersmen who once traveled past in steamboats. When she’s not reading, writing or researching, she’s the cook for her cranky old tom cat, her husband of more than 25 years, and her two grown sons. She also loves to chat with her fans.
Author Links
Website: http://www.sandrajonesromance.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sandra-Jones-Author/428923117143918
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SJonesRomance
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/SandraJones
The River Rogues are highly competitive men. They enjoy a good game of cards or sharpshooting pistols.
Are you competitive at anything? What’s your favorite game or sport? Comment for a chance to win a FREE e-book of Her Wicked Captain. I’ll choose one commenter this week for the winner.
Tagged: guest author, romance, writing
November 23, 2014
Weekend Writing Warriors – 11/23/14
This is it! The whole Hot nights in St. Blaise series will be available in a boxed set later this week!
I’ve been sharing bits and pieces from the series all month and today I have 8 lines from book #8, August Awakening – A 2014 Passionate Plume finalist and the cover shot that graces the whole boxed set!
“Chunky Monkey girls don’t fool around when it comes to matters of the heart. You’d better be careful.”
“Huh?” He blinked, taken aback by Doreen’s dire warning.
“It’s the bananas, I guess.” She tossed off a shrug as if he was supposed to be keeping up. “I still say any woman who wants to shackle herself to one man is bananas, but you can’t tell a Chunky Monkey girl anything.” A small, sly smile tilted her lips.
August Awakening
The only things Jennifer Clyburn admits being addicted to are Caramello bars, shoe sales, and diet cherry Cokes from the Sonic. But there is one advantage to being ordered to attend alcohol awareness classes—she gets to spend a good hour each week ogling local bad boy, Alex Stephenson.
Once the crowned prince of St. Blaise, Alex grew up spoiled rotten and cocky as hell. The world was his oyster up until the day everything spun out of control. The red Corvette he got for his eighteenth birthday was a total loss. So was the sixteen-year-old girl in his passenger seat.
Ten years later, scarred and broken, Alex is back in St. Blaise leading the local recovery meetings and hoping to spare someone the guilt and grief he’ll carry with him the rest of his life.
Jenny Clyburn seems to be the kind of good-time girl he used to love, but he’s smart enough to recognize the demons that drive her. Her smart mouth is temptation incarnate, and her docile nature a siren song. Unable to resist, Alex takes it upon himself to teach her the best ways to master her impulses and surrender to that which she can’t control.
That’s all for this week, friends! Be sure to check out all of the Weekend Writing Warriors excerpts!
Tagged: 8Sunday, coming soon, erotic, Novella, romance, St. Blaise, warrior
