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The @GoddessFish Presents Blondie and the HitMan by Kathy Shaw

 

Blondie and the Hitman

by Kathy Shaw

 

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BLURB:

 

If Dead Men Could Talk…

 

When a busty Blonde with amnesia barrels into Private Investigator Darla Bodecker’s life, Darla decides to help a bimbo out. She must use all her unique PI skills to discover Blondie’s true identity before the Russian Mob captures her.

 

Come along  for the wild and crazy ride when Darla uses a big dose of humor and a little dash of romance to solve Blondie’s mystery.
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EXCERPT:
“Where the hell are you?” Pete roared into my cell phone.

           

“Did you get Blondie out of there before the cops showed up?” I asked, purposefully ignoring his question.

           

“No, I served her up to them with a side order of fries.” His sarcasm oozed from my phone thick enough to run down my arm. “What the fuck do you think I did?”

           

“Fine. You don’t have to get testy.” I watched the gunmen get out of their car and then go into the Russian deli they’d just parked in front of. “How is she?”

           

“A hellva a lot better than you’re going to be when I get my hands on you. Now, where are you?”

           

“On the corner of You-don’t-want-to-know and No-way-in-hell-I’m-going-to-tell-you.”

           

“Cute, Darla, real cute. Now get your smart ass back here!”

           

“Dial back the attitude, Pete. It’s not winning you any brownie points.” I dipped my phone away from my mouth then took a deep breath before slowly letting it out. We both needed to take things down a notch.

           

Either Pete picked up on my vibes or he’d finally popped that purple blood vessel in his temple that always protruded when he got really pissed at me. It could go either way.

           

Pete sounded beyond pissed. He’d sounded—well, um—way beyond pissed.

           

Finally, he spoke, his anger replaced with more surly sarcasm. “When do you think your Highness might grace me with your presence?”

           

I felt myself grin. Only Pete could make me smile after I’d lied my ass off to a grieving widow, been shot at and then played hide and seek whilst breaking land speed records.

 

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

 

Kathy Shaw is a female version of a true Southern-bred good ol' boy. Her first love is her family, but her writing comes in a close second. She is multi-published in romance, but is currently working on a zany new mystery series.

 

She writes romantic comedies, humorous mysteries and playful erotica. The common thread in her writing is hands-down her humor.

 

She attributes a goodly amount of her success to her killer critique group. Her husband, however, credits it to her wacky--sometimes warped--sense of humor. But he's an Aggie, so what does he know?

 

 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blondie-and-the-hitman-kathy-shaw/1119461388?ean=2940149380794


http://www.amazon.com/Blondie-Hitman-Bodecker-Humorous-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00K3QA7F4


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Tina

A Writing Tip from @AuthorTinaGayle - Pacing

For years, I read about pacing, how to make your story come alive by increase the readability of your work.




Shorter sentences and smaller words takes the reader less time to read so the intensity is increased. The problem was not only how to make this happen but to do it in a way that the reader would enjoy.

One of the tools I use to help me is words readability scale. When doing a spell check the screen that pops up at the end gives you information about whether or not the writing is easy to read.

Sentence Complexity/Words per sentence(avg.) gives you the length of the sentence the lower the number  the easier it is to read.

"The judgmental narrator subposition infuriated the commando."

Seven words it should be easy.

Wrong.

The words you use can make it difficult to read too.


This is where Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid level can help. These two number can help you see how ease what you've written can be understood.

Learning to use this can help you understand where you maybe losing your readers.

Have a great weekend,

Tina

#FallingIntoLove with Victoria Adams

Blurb
Lies, deceits and secrets - not a good way to begin a relationship.
After an ugly past forced Hunter Connolly to escape to Europe, the talented hockey player is back in North America and determined to land a position with a professional team. But he can’t hide from his past forever, especially when his beautiful classmate, Chelsea, forces him to reexamine his life. Soon, hockey is not his first priority anymore.
Chelsea Henderson is a bright co-ed working towards her dream of being a professional dancer. She forms a unique friendship with one of her father’s newest recruits and would love nothing more than to take it to the next level. However, there’s just one small problem. He doesn’t know she’s his coach’s daughter.
Amid the deceptions, danger lurks closer than they could ever imagine. Will fate contrive to rip the young lovers apart? Or will Hunter and Chelsea have their shot at love?
 
Excerpt
Professor Campbell smiled. "Good, now that everyone is here, welcome. Today is a get-to-know-each-other day. I don't like impersonal classes where no one knows each other. I feel a class should be like a team. Since you'll be criticizing and analyzing each other's works, you should get to know one another. Let's go around the table, starting with you." He pointed at Chelsea who sat directly in front of him. "Name. Major."
"Uh...I...uh...I hate going first." A flush trickled up the side of her neck.
Out of the side of his mouth, Hunter whispered, "Better you than me."
She glanced at him. "That was supportive."
Hunter's heart skipped a beat.
 "My name's Chelsea, and I'm taking this and a Composition and Repertory class."
"I speak for all of us when I say - a what?" Hunter looked at her sideways.
"A dance credit."
"Do you wish to be a dancer?" The professor folded his hands and placed them on the table. Chelsea blushed and nodded. He pointed to the person on Chelsea's right.
"My name is Steven Francis, and I'm pre-med."
Hunter listened as several other students listed themselves as pre-med, pre-law, business administration and economics. He shook his head. I'm so in the wrong place. But with Chelsea being here, this class could be liveable. At last it was his turn. "Hunter Taylor, and I don't have a declared major."
"What do you do?"
"I play hockey. I'm trying out for the Vipers."
The other five girls sat up taller, fixed their hair and smiled.
"At least our two dreamers are sitting next to each other." A smirk spread across the face of the pre-law student.
Hunter glanced at the table then back at the pre-law student. "You don't dream about becoming a lawyer? You don't dream about pleading a major case in front of the Supreme Court?"
The classmate refused to make eye contact with Hunter.
"Everyone has dreams." Hunter jerked his thumb towards Chelsea. "Chelsea's and mine may not be academic ones, but they're just as hard to achieve as yours are. Don't put me down 'cause I want to be a hockey player. I may have to hire you to represent me when I negotiate my deal."
"An interesting mix of students." The professor scanned the group with eyes lit up with humour. "A dancer, a few lawyers, doctors, business people and a hockey player who can defend himself against a lawyer."
"I play offence. We're the aggressive ones."
 
Purchase Link - Exclusively at - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2GRD1U

Author Bio -
I'm Victoria Adams. I live in Ontario, Canada with my husband and pets. I like to garden, cook and study Raqs Sharqi (Egyptian belly dance). In the summer, cars slow down when they pass my front yard and the passengers gaze at my flower beds. Friends love to be invited over for supper as the meal is going to be good, good for you and nowhere near low-calorie! As to belly dance – just do it!! My writing style splits between contemporary romance and contemporary romance for new adults (17-22 yrs) and flash fiction. I have released a trilogy – Circles Trilogy.
 
Where to find me
Blog – Pages of Romance – http://victoriaadams.blogspot.com
FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/victoriaadams.romancewriter
Twitter – http://twitter.com/_VictoriaAdams
Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/101309354959026073738/posts
Wattpad – http://www.wattpad.com/user/VictoriaAdams
 
Thanks Victoria for sharing your book with us,
Tina
 

Gryffon Master - A Special Limited Offer

In a jungle far away, there is a strange world where trolls and living skeletons and other mysterious creatures live. Two adventurers, Ragnar and Ahmad, have found themselves transported to this dangerous jungle where an evil dragon named Barrel the Terrible roams, seeking to devour his next victim. Ragnar Olafson is a Viking warrior who must find a way to conquer the Lich King. Ahmad Ibn Fazzat is an Arab soldier who has literally been snatched from the jungle by a flying creature, but it is his destiny to return to help his new acquaintance, the Gryffon Master.


About the Author


Heather Marie Schuldt has published 6 books in less than 2 years (from February 14, 2013 - September 18, 2014).She writes fantasy, thriller, and contemporary fiction. Her first thirteen short stories are found in the "Giant Tales" books. Schuldt is the owner and founder of the Giant Tales collection. She is an editor and owns a small publishing company in North Carolina called Professor Limn Books. 
Schuldt is the co-author of "GRYFFON MASTER: CURSE OF THE LICH KING,"a fantasy jungle adventure for ages 12 & up. If you liked "The Hobbit," then you're going to love "Gryffon Master."Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other participating bookstores. 
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Her newest release:"Giant Tales: Dangerous Days" (Book 4) from the Giant Tales 3-Minute Series 
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Current Works-In-Progress include:Giant Tales Wrapped In Fur (finished, in editing)Darkness In the Neighborhood (finished, in editing)Giant Tales About Gambling (finished, in editing)
Contact:schuldtheather@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gianttales
Website:http://writers750.com
Twitter:https://twitter.com/hmschuldt
Heather Marie Schuldt
Fiction AuthorBLOG: http://heathermarieschuldt.blogspot.com

CRYSTAL SWORD CHRONICLESFantasy Action AdventureGRYFFON MASTER - (BOOK 1)Now available on Kindle! 

A New Season and I'm Hosting #FallingIntoLove Author Exchange

Right now, I'm doing the #FallingIntoLove  exchange.




Here's how it works:
You send me the information below I post it on my blog and send you the date it will be posted.I send you my information and you post it on your blog and send me the date it will be post.Make sure in the post's title to use #FallingInLove (this is to make it easier to retweet)
Send me -

- a link to your cover (blogger doesn't let me upload pictures anymore.)
- blurb - less than 300 words- except - less than 500 words- Purchase links not more than 5- author short bio - 100 words or less.- author links - no more than 5

Date you would like the post to appear. (I'll do my best to try for that date no guarantees)



email the information to tina9561@yahoo.com


Please put Author Exchange in the subject line so I can find it. I'll schedule the post and send you a date that it will be posted.




Now you might be asking why should I do this.


I have over 36.8 K followers on TwitterI'm on Triber and my post are retweeted by othersmy blog feeds into facebook and goodreadIf you use the #in the title your post can be easily retweeted by other people involved in the author exchangedAlso, I share your name/email address with other authors interested in doing the author exchange, giving you a chance to post on more blogs.






Thanks for letting me share your book with the world,



Tina

Tina Donahue is doing a Wicked TakeOver

WICKED TAKEOVER

 

by Tina Donahue

 

 

Buy Links:

 

Amazon:

B&N:

EC: http://www.ellorascave.com/wicked-tak...

 

 

Available September 19

 

Blurb: 

She’s just inherited a tattoo parlor…and the hunk who comes with it. 

Lauren’s in a helluva mess. Not only has she lost her corporate job, her long-absent father just left her a struggling tattoo parlor along with the virile dude who runs it. Dante’s sinfully hot with a killer smile and inked biceps. Lauren’s full-figured, sorta pretty and wanting him badly. Dream on. She’s here to sell the place as quickly as possible for some much-needed cash.

Dante sees the heat in Lauren’s eyes despite her conservative appearance. He recognizes the dynamite woman she could be if she’d just loosen up and have some wicked fun. Dominance and submission. Making love in a public place. Having her lush body always accessible to and ready for his.

Carnal games that seduce them until lust turns to surprising need and friendship to something deeper that might just change their futures.

 

Excerpt: 

Growling, Dante not only participated, he fucking claimed her, slipping his arm around her waist, holding her tight enough that Lauren knew she wasn’t going anywhere.

Oh hell yeah. She moaned wantonly. He delivered more pleasure, his tongue pushing hers aside so his could fill her mouth. The scent of coffee lingered on his breath. His skin smelled clean and musky. Lauren sagged into him.

He got all protective and possessive, tensing his arm to support her weight. With his free hand, Dante cupped her boob, his passion matching hers. There wasn’t a bit of hesitation or tenderness, only pure hungry male as he squeezed the soft swell of her breast then thumbed her nipple, making the tip so tight it hurt. The ache felt good. Needed. Lauren opened her mouth even more, her tongue dancing with his. She ground her pussy against his cock.

They made hungry, shameless sounds that fueled their desire, their kiss going from out of control to beyond anything Lauren had experienced with another man. She dragged her fingers over his shoulders, down his biceps then around to his back, greedy to touch as much of him as she could. Dante was the same, his hands roaming everywhere, not content to settle on one part of her.

Finally, he pulled his mouth free and lifted his face to the ceiling. His chest pressed against Lauren’s as he gulped air.

She stared at his Adam’s apple, transfixed at the way it bobbed with his hard swallow. The shadow of beard on his throat was hotter than sin. Lauren licked those short dark hairs and suckled his neck.

A lewd noise rumbled from Dante, mingling with the music. The Spanish guitars were gone, replaced with a sultry Cuban beat that spoke of tropical nights, fevered kisses and balmy air scented with sex.

Lauren’s ears buzzed. She pressed closer.

Dante whispered something in Spanish that she didn’t understand. Didn’t matter. His actions spoke volumes.

He cupped her ass and pulled her into his rock-hard cock that surely demanded a soft, heated pussy. The ends of his hair brushed her neck as he trailed kisses from her cheek to her temple then to her ear. After licking her lobe, he snuggled his tongue inside.

A shock of desire tore so ruthlessly through Lauren she wilted against Dante, wanting every intimate and carnal act that he’d be willing to share with her.

For now, he concentrated on her throat, suckling it. Ohhhh. Bursts of heat and crazy good sensations had her gasping in pleasure. Gripping his tee, she twisted the stretchy fabric in her fists, wanting to tear it from him.

Dante pressed his mouth to her ear and whispered, “You all right?”

Too lost in the moment to speak, Lauren nodded.

“Good.” Far more swiftly than she would have imagined, he pulled her away from the wall and slung her over his shoulder.

Lauren yelped and gripped his ass for support. His solid muscles flexed beneath her fingers. She let out a crude, wanting moan.

Despite her weight, Dante strode down the hall easily, heading toward the backroom. Visions of melting Dove bars filled Lauren’s brain. She murmured, “What are you doing?”

“Nothing.” He ran his hand over her ass, his thumb on her cleft. “Yet.”

Her pussy got even wetter. She dropped her head and bit her lip at the sweet scent of his tee and the fragrance of pure man beneath.

His steps slowed when he’d reached his workstation. He carried her inside and kicked the door closed. The sharp sound of metal hitting metal told her he’d locked it. With that finished, he set Lauren on her feet.

Unsteady, she staggered back. Dante gripped her wrist to keep her from falling.

She stared at him. He stared at her. This was really happening. The thought was so welcome and outrageous the room lurched.

Dizzy, Lauren lowered her face.

Dante stroked her wrist. “You’re sure you’re okay.”

She’d never be that way again, not after knowing him. Thankfully, she’d have some dynamite memories once this was over, which it would be. Lying, Lauren nodded.

Dante released her wrist.

She felt the loss of his touch and heat immediately, wanting it back. Lifting her chin, Lauren spoke in the firmest voice she could muster. “I’m ready for anything.”

Bring. It. On.

“Oh yeah?” His smile turned wolfish. “Get naked.”

 

 

 

BIO:

 

Tina Donahue is an award-winning, bestselling novelist in erotic, paranormal, contemporary and historical romance for Samhain Publishing, Ellora’s Cave, Siren Publishing, and Kensington. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three of her erotic romances (Adored, Lush Velvet Nights, and Deep, Dark, Delicious) were named finalists in the 2011 EPIC competition. The French review site, Blue Moon reviews, chose her erotic romance Sensual Stranger as their Book of the Year 2010 (erotic category). The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves Books was created specifically for Lush Velvet Nights, and two of her titles (The Yearning and Deep, Dark, Delicious) received an Award of Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition (2011 and 2012). Take Me Away and Adored both won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is featured in the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. She was the editor of an award–winning Midwestern newspaper and worked in Story Direction for a Hollywood production company.

 

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Samhain Author Page: http://store.samhainpublishing.com/Tina-Donahue-pa-1630.html

 

 

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Party Hardy with Authors on Vicki Batman's Page (Blonde Moment)

Okay, I was so excited about this event I posted it a month early....Oct.17 is the date of the party.







Come by and join the party


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction/133506590074451?ref=hl


 

Let me tell you a little about Vicki
Like some of her characters, award-winning author, Vicki Batman has worked a wide variety of jobs including lifeguard, ride attendant at an amusement park; a hardware store, department store, book store, antique store clerk; administrative assistant in an international real estate firm; and a general “do anything gal” at a financial services firm--the list is endless.


Writing for several years, she has completed three manuscripts, written essays, and sold many short stories to TRUE LOVE, TRUE ROMANCE, TRUE CONFESSIONS, NOBLE ROMANCE PUBLISHING, LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS, MUSEITUP PUBLISHING, and THE WILD ROSE PRESS. She is a member of RWA and several writing groups and chapters. In 2004, she joined DARA and has served in many capacities, including 2009 President. DARA awarded her the Robin Teer Memorial Service Award in 2010.

Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking "What if??"

 

Here is her links 

Website: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vicki-B...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickiBatman

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/vickibatman

Author Central: https://www.amazon.com/author/vickibatman

Plotting Princesses: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com

 

 I'll be at the party at around 4:00 pm  cst.


Telling you about my books and my preorder story Stormy






Now for sale as a pre order on Amazon.


http://www.amazon.com/Stormy-Tina-Gayle-ebook/dp/B00N8797R4


Hope to see you at the party,


Tina

The @GoddessFish Presents Forsaken by Sarah Ballance

 
Forsaken
by Sarah Ballance
 
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BLURB:
 
Her past is back to haunt her—and this time, it’s got a gun.
 
When Gage Lawton finds his brother shot to death on his back porch, every shred of evidence points to one person: Gage’s ex-lover, Riley Beckett. The only gun in town that fires a bullet of that caliber belongs to her.
 
Certain the shooting is payback for his part in the loss of her parents, he abandons his promise to stay out of her life and confronts her, his rage backed up with a revolver. Yet when she steps through the door, all thoughts of revenge burn to ashes.
 
A year after Riley unwillingly walked away from Gage, she enters her home to find him sitting in the dark, gun pointed at her head. One look into those achingly familiar blue eyes reminds her how wrong she was to let him go. But now there’s more standing between them than their heated past.
 
A twist of fate—and a hail of sniper bullets—puts them in the cross hairs of a killer, leaving Riley with just two slim options: trust her greatest betrayer, or face a murderer alone.
 
This book has been previously published.
 
Warning: Prepare to get caught in a crossfire of profanity, danger, and desire. Intense violence may trigger the desire to wear body armor…and take it off. Very, very slowly.
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
EXCERPT:
 
Without taking his attention from her, Gage climbed out of the chair, cursing when he realized his foot was asleep. He tucked the .38 in the waistband of his pants and limped through the pins-and-needles sensation wreaking havoc in his left boot.
 
Hell of a time to feel ticklish, he thought, staring at Riley’s wild mane of dark waves sprawled over the floorboards. Not the stark contrast he’d seen over a crisp white pillowcase.
 
His mind played flashbacks. Memories of dragging his lips over her heaving, sweat-slicked skin threatened his plans…and his resolve.
 
The flood of emotions shouldn’t have surprised him. He was as stoic as a block of granite when it came to everything—and everyone—except Riley Beckett. He never could put the feeling into words, but just being around her made him feel free, like standing in the middle of the prairie with the sun, and the breeze, and the vastness…and the promise of something he didn’t dare believe.
 
And he didn’t. Gage knew good things didn’t happen to him. But she’d captured a piece of his soul with her laughing eyes and damning innocence.
 
The purest woman he’d ever known and he’d destroyed her.
 
Twice.
 
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:
 
Sarah and her husband of what he calls “many long, long years” live on the mid-Atlantic coast with their six young children, all of whom are perfectly adorable when they’re asleep. She never dreamed of becoming an author, but as a homeschooling mom she often jokes she writes fiction because if she wants anyone to listen to her, she has to make them up. (As it turns out, her characters aren’t much better than the kids.) When not buried under piles of laundry, she may be found adrift in the Atlantic (preferably on a boat) or in search of that ever-elusive perfect writing spot where not even the kids can find her.  To learn more about her work in contemporary, historical, and supernatural romance and romantic suspense, please stalk accordingly.
 
Website: http://www.sarahballance.com/


 
Blog: http://sarahballance.wordpress.com/


 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sarah.ballance.author.news


 
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Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4103362.Sarah_Balance


 
Buy Links:
 
Samhain Publishing - http://store.samhainpublishing.com/forsaken-p-73612.html


 
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Forsaken-Sarah-Balance-ebook/dp/B00K7YXB4Q
 
 
Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forsaken-sarah-ballance/1119867315?ean=9781619222625

 
Kobo - http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/forsaken-25


 
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Amazon CA - http://www.amazon.ca/Forsaken-Sarah-Ballance-ebook/dp/B00K7YXB4Q/


 
Sarah will be awarding a $50 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a $25 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card will be awarded to a randomly drawn host; hosts will earn EXTRA entries for posting a review of the book.
 
 
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Remember the more you comment the better your chances are to win,


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Mary Ann Barrucco Has A Non-Fiction Story

 Short Excerpt Mary Ann and her husband Eddie were both twenty-two years old when they married. this non-fiction narrative begins with naive hope, joy, and high expectations for the future.  Soon realty sets in. Dysfunctions by the name of alcoholism, gambling, and spousal abuse play their hands. The proverbial icing on their cake of misfortune comes when Eddie is destined to become the recipient of a heart transplant. About Mary Ann  Mary Ann is an average middle age, middle class Italian American woman born and bred in Bensonhurst Brooklyn New York She graduated Lafayette High School and 2 days later her mother died from pancreatic cancer. A few few months later Mary Ann met the man of her dreams.  After dating 3 years they married. Contact Infohttp://www.facebook.com/MBarruccotwitter @MBarruccoEmail yaya7269@aol.com