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Something Down There
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SOMETHING DOWN THERENancy WidrewGenre: Psychological Thriller
Publisher: Azure Spider Publications
Publication Date: November 15, 2017Not all caves are uninhabitedHorror erupts when newlyweds, Karen and Jeremy, cross paths with members of a diabolical cult inside a West Virginia cave. Living below the earth’s surface has triggered mutations, rendering the cult members nearly infertile. Their leader, a wild-eyed, cunning brute, refuses to let the couple leave, believing they and their potential offspring hold the key to surviving underground. Are Karen and Jeremy doomed to spend their lives inside this sunless, subterranean wasteland, or do they escape before their minds shatter and their bodies betray them?Add to Goodreads
[Praise]- [Name], Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now $3.99 only. Grab your copy today.Available on Amazon.comBook Tour ScheduleSave the Date! Follow the book tour from November 20 - December 2, 2017.
Get behind the scenes on Something Down There.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Something Down There Book Page at Book Unleashed.Book ExcerptTake an inside look on Something Down There with this thrilling excerpt.Reaching into his pants pocket, he drew out a small leather case attached to a silver chain and dangled it before her eyes.Karen grabbed it from his hand and looked it over as if she needed to make certain it was real. “I know I took the damned keys from the car,” she said. All the same, she felt a moment of relief at having a new set in her possession. That relief, however, ended in a flash.With a powerful leap to a ledge above, Rahm crossed his arms over his chest like a dictator about to make a pronouncement. “They won’t do you any good,” he bellowed.Jeremy swallowed hard, raising a hand to his throat. “W-what do you mean?” he said, reaching out for something to grab onto. Finding nothing, he spread his legs wide, feet flat on the floor, trying to maintain his balance.Rahm, aware of the significance of this moment and wanting to ensure that it remained stamped in everyone’s mind, stood tall, chin out. “While you were sleeping last night, I climbed out and drove your car off a bridge. You will not be allowed to leave.”Karen’s hands flew to her face. She began to cry and dropped to one knee. Protectively, Jeremy rushed to her side, encircled her in his arms, and pulled her close. He glared at this insane man, his new enemy, standing above. With hate etched in the dark hollows of his cheeks and in the lines of his furrowed brow, he said, “What do you mean? Why can’t we leave? You won’t get away with this!”Rahm, a leader of few but a leader nonetheless, addressed his flock, gathering with solemnity about the pair, now unofficial members of the tribe, even if against their will. All eyes riveted up.“You can’t leave because we need you. That is, we need your baby—the baby you will have, sooner or later. And yes, we will get away with it. You see, the harnesses are gone, and we dismantled the machinery that lowered you down. You will never be able to find your way out. Don’t even try. It would be suicidal.”Karen stared at her husband, her jaw dropping in disbelief, as the horror of her predicament bore down with jackhammer force into her brain. Unless she and Jeremy were guided out, they were snared, trapped, condemned, damned. Without the candles, lanterns, or torches they couldn’t see the tips of their fingers, and even with their carbide lamps they wouldn’t know the way through this puzzling maze with its unknown levels and intricate network.Jeremy’s nails dug into his wife’s shoulders. “Dear God,” he wailed. “We’re doomed, and it’s all my fault. Forgive me, Karen. Please!”She looked at him blankly, then blinked, her breath coming in staccato bursts, piercing her lungs like wounds from a knife. She began to run blindly, crying, “Let me die! Let me die!”GiveawayWIN A PRINT COPY OF
SOMETHING DOWN THERE *
* Available for US Residents OnlyContest runs from November 1 - December 2, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAdditional GiveawayJoin the Goodreads Giveaway and win a print copy of Something Down There (US Residents only).
Contest runs from September 19 - November 15. Click here to enter.About Nancy Widrew
Nancy Widrew was born and raised in NYC before settling in New England with her husband. She has two grown children and two four-legged furry ones, always a source of amusement. She has had short stories published in webzines and a print anthology. This is her first novel.Follow Nancy Widrew on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancywidrewIn partnership with
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SOMETHING DOWN THERENancy WidrewGenre: Psychological ThrillerPublisher: Azure Spider Publications
Publication Date: November 15, 2017Not all caves are uninhabitedHorror erupts when newlyweds, Karen and Jeremy, cross paths with members of a diabolical cult inside a West Virginia cave. Living below the earth’s surface has triggered mutations, rendering the cult members nearly infertile. Their leader, a wild-eyed, cunning brute, refuses to let the couple leave, believing they and their potential offspring hold the key to surviving underground. Are Karen and Jeremy doomed to spend their lives inside this sunless, subterranean wasteland, or do they escape before their minds shatter and their bodies betray them?Add to Goodreads
[Praise]- [Name], Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now $3.99 only. Grab your copy today.Available on Amazon.comBook Tour ScheduleSave the Date! Follow the book tour from November 20 - December 2, 2017.
Get behind the scenes on Something Down There.Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Something Down There Book Page at Book Unleashed.Book ExcerptTake an inside look on Something Down There with this thrilling excerpt.Reaching into his pants pocket, he drew out a small leather case attached to a silver chain and dangled it before her eyes.Karen grabbed it from his hand and looked it over as if she needed to make certain it was real. “I know I took the damned keys from the car,” she said. All the same, she felt a moment of relief at having a new set in her possession. That relief, however, ended in a flash.With a powerful leap to a ledge above, Rahm crossed his arms over his chest like a dictator about to make a pronouncement. “They won’t do you any good,” he bellowed.Jeremy swallowed hard, raising a hand to his throat. “W-what do you mean?” he said, reaching out for something to grab onto. Finding nothing, he spread his legs wide, feet flat on the floor, trying to maintain his balance.Rahm, aware of the significance of this moment and wanting to ensure that it remained stamped in everyone’s mind, stood tall, chin out. “While you were sleeping last night, I climbed out and drove your car off a bridge. You will not be allowed to leave.”Karen’s hands flew to her face. She began to cry and dropped to one knee. Protectively, Jeremy rushed to her side, encircled her in his arms, and pulled her close. He glared at this insane man, his new enemy, standing above. With hate etched in the dark hollows of his cheeks and in the lines of his furrowed brow, he said, “What do you mean? Why can’t we leave? You won’t get away with this!”Rahm, a leader of few but a leader nonetheless, addressed his flock, gathering with solemnity about the pair, now unofficial members of the tribe, even if against their will. All eyes riveted up.“You can’t leave because we need you. That is, we need your baby—the baby you will have, sooner or later. And yes, we will get away with it. You see, the harnesses are gone, and we dismantled the machinery that lowered you down. You will never be able to find your way out. Don’t even try. It would be suicidal.”Karen stared at her husband, her jaw dropping in disbelief, as the horror of her predicament bore down with jackhammer force into her brain. Unless she and Jeremy were guided out, they were snared, trapped, condemned, damned. Without the candles, lanterns, or torches they couldn’t see the tips of their fingers, and even with their carbide lamps they wouldn’t know the way through this puzzling maze with its unknown levels and intricate network.Jeremy’s nails dug into his wife’s shoulders. “Dear God,” he wailed. “We’re doomed, and it’s all my fault. Forgive me, Karen. Please!”She looked at him blankly, then blinked, her breath coming in staccato bursts, piercing her lungs like wounds from a knife. She began to run blindly, crying, “Let me die! Let me die!”GiveawayWIN A PRINT COPY OF SOMETHING DOWN THERE *
* Available for US Residents OnlyContest runs from November 1 - December 2, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAdditional GiveawayJoin the Goodreads Giveaway and win a print copy of Something Down There (US Residents only).Contest runs from September 19 - November 15. Click here to enter.About Nancy Widrew
Nancy Widrew was born and raised in NYC before settling in New England with her husband. She has two grown children and two four-legged furry ones, always a source of amusement. She has had short stories published in webzines and a print anthology. This is her first novel.Follow Nancy Widrew on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancywidrewIn partnership with
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November 16, 2017
Diamond in the Rough
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY !!From award winning author
Brenda Jernigan
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGHBrenda JerniganGenre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: November 14, 2017Kathy Taylor has one hell of a personality...and she is about to unleash it all over Devon York.
When Kathy Taylor receives word that she has been left a million dollars by her late aunt, she doesn’t believe a word of it. Nothing good ever happens to her. Reluctantly, she goes to see her aunt’s attorney, Devon York. Devon simply takes her breath away… he’s tall, good-looking and has a British accent. However, there is a big catch in the will. Kathy must attend the annual Dubois Charity Ball wearing the dress Devon is holding.Is the man crazy? The dress is a size 8 and Kathy is a size 16. She is an emotional eater so she might as well kiss that money goodbye.Devon made a promise to Catherine Dubois to help her niece, and it’s a job he’s dreaded. But when Kathy storms into his office and asks if he is absolutely crazy, he finds she is a breath of fresh air. So he volunteers to coach Miss Taylor, which doesn’t prove easy, especially when Kathy’s sister keeps sabotaging her diet.As sparks fly, they battle the ups and downs of their relationship. Will Kathy become that bright shiny diamond her aunt always wanted her to be or will she remain a diamond in the rough?Add to Goodreads“Heartwarming and fun. A feel-good read guaranteed to delight.”- Sue-Ellen Welfonder
USA Today Bestselling Author99 CENTS PROMOTION !!Limited time offer until November 30 only.Amazon | iBooks | Smashwords | Kobo | Barnes & Noble
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Giveaway # 1: Win a beautiful Diamond in the Rough necklace !!Joining is simple and free!Join Brenda's mailing list at http://www.brendajbooks.com.Answer the two questions below and send your answers via email to bkj1608@juno.com. Question # 1: When is Kathy's birthday?Question # 2: What was the secret that she found out about herself?Subject line of your email should be Diamond in the Rough.Include your first and last name and email.The winner will be chosen from the correct entries and awarded on July 21, 2018. The winner will be announced on Brenda's newsletter.Giveaway # 2: Win $10 Amazon Gift CardContest runs from November 14 - 20, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Brenda Jernigan
Amazon All-Star author, Brenda Jernigan is a bestselling author. She writes both contemporary and historical novels. She has been nominated for several awards – Book Seller’s Best Award, The Maggie Award, The Holt Medallion Award and a RONE Award.Publisher’s Weekly says, “Brenda Jernigan writes Romance, Adventure and Magic.”She grew up as a tomboy and really had no use for books. It wasn’t until she was taking her son to Story Hour at the local library that the librarian gave her a copy of DEVIL’S DESIRE by Laurie McBain. After that Brenda became hooked on historicals. Brenda’s first book, THE DUKE’S LADY, was bought and published by Kensington Publishing and her career as a storyteller took off.“As usual her characters are interesting, her plot action-packed, and her love story filled with conflict and emotion. A great read from a talented writer.”Rendezvous Magazine“The characters had me hooked from the beginning. This book touched my heart and will definitely be one of my recommends for May.”Cindi Streicher – Waldenbooks
RWA Bookseller of the Year 2002Brenda loves to hear from readers. You can email her at bkj1608@juno.comOfficial website: http://www.brendajbooks.comConnect with Brenda Jernigan on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Amazon | GoodreadsIn partnership with
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Brenda Jernigan
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGHBrenda JerniganGenre: Contemporary RomancePublication Date: November 14, 2017Kathy Taylor has one hell of a personality...and she is about to unleash it all over Devon York.
When Kathy Taylor receives word that she has been left a million dollars by her late aunt, she doesn’t believe a word of it. Nothing good ever happens to her. Reluctantly, she goes to see her aunt’s attorney, Devon York. Devon simply takes her breath away… he’s tall, good-looking and has a British accent. However, there is a big catch in the will. Kathy must attend the annual Dubois Charity Ball wearing the dress Devon is holding.Is the man crazy? The dress is a size 8 and Kathy is a size 16. She is an emotional eater so she might as well kiss that money goodbye.Devon made a promise to Catherine Dubois to help her niece, and it’s a job he’s dreaded. But when Kathy storms into his office and asks if he is absolutely crazy, he finds she is a breath of fresh air. So he volunteers to coach Miss Taylor, which doesn’t prove easy, especially when Kathy’s sister keeps sabotaging her diet.As sparks fly, they battle the ups and downs of their relationship. Will Kathy become that bright shiny diamond her aunt always wanted her to be or will she remain a diamond in the rough?Add to Goodreads“Heartwarming and fun. A feel-good read guaranteed to delight.”- Sue-Ellen WelfonderUSA Today Bestselling Author99 CENTS PROMOTION !!Limited time offer until November 30 only.Amazon | iBooks | Smashwords | Kobo | Barnes & Noble
Giveaway ContestsWIN A BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE OR $10 GIFT CARD
Giveaway # 1: Win a beautiful Diamond in the Rough necklace !!Joining is simple and free!Join Brenda's mailing list at http://www.brendajbooks.com.Answer the two questions below and send your answers via email to bkj1608@juno.com. Question # 1: When is Kathy's birthday?Question # 2: What was the secret that she found out about herself?Subject line of your email should be Diamond in the Rough.Include your first and last name and email.The winner will be chosen from the correct entries and awarded on July 21, 2018. The winner will be announced on Brenda's newsletter.Giveaway # 2: Win $10 Amazon Gift CardContest runs from November 14 - 20, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Brenda JerniganAmazon All-Star author, Brenda Jernigan is a bestselling author. She writes both contemporary and historical novels. She has been nominated for several awards – Book Seller’s Best Award, The Maggie Award, The Holt Medallion Award and a RONE Award.Publisher’s Weekly says, “Brenda Jernigan writes Romance, Adventure and Magic.”She grew up as a tomboy and really had no use for books. It wasn’t until she was taking her son to Story Hour at the local library that the librarian gave her a copy of DEVIL’S DESIRE by Laurie McBain. After that Brenda became hooked on historicals. Brenda’s first book, THE DUKE’S LADY, was bought and published by Kensington Publishing and her career as a storyteller took off.“As usual her characters are interesting, her plot action-packed, and her love story filled with conflict and emotion. A great read from a talented writer.”Rendezvous Magazine“The characters had me hooked from the beginning. This book touched my heart and will definitely be one of my recommends for May.”Cindi Streicher – Waldenbooks
RWA Bookseller of the Year 2002Brenda loves to hear from readers. You can email her at bkj1608@juno.comOfficial website: http://www.brendajbooks.comConnect with Brenda Jernigan on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Amazon | GoodreadsIn partnership with
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November 15, 2017
Harper's Place
Is she strong enough to make her dream a reality?
HARPER'S PLACESheryl WintersGenre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Roane Publishing
Publication Date: March 27, 2017
Harper Grey is fed up with over-bearing men. Her father wants to sell the family hamburger joint to her brother because a woman could never make it successful.Harper knows she has the same flair for business as her mother, and sexy Navy SEAL Patrick O'Brien dares her to prove it to the world.When duty calls and Patrick must leave her side, will Harper be strong enough to make her dream a reality?Add to GoodreadsFun, flirty, and absolutely endearing!
I'm a sucker for stories where the protagonist follows their dream even when it seems unlikely they'll succeed. Throw in a sexy SEAL? YES. I'm in.- M J C, Amazon ReviewerFun, flirty, and absolutely endearing!
This is a short read that you'll want to be longer by the time you've finished. I was so engrossed that I couldn't put it down.- Barbara Gartman, Amazon ReviewerFun, flirty, and absolutely endearing!
Harper's Place is everything a ★★★★★ novella should be!- NDP Book ReviewPurchase LinksAmazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooksAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Harper's Place. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book."How would you bring in new business, though?"I'm amazed that he seems to find our conversation interesting. He's an audience willing to listen and I've not had that in a long time. Damn this crush of mine. It won't be easy to tame after tonight."New menu items, specials, things like that. Start serving dessert, like pies. Easy cook items. With the new burgers I've created and a new décor, I'd open in the summer when the air is fresh and everyone is happy to be out of the snow, hungry for grilled food. I think we could do fine.""What's your hold up?""Tony, Dad. It's complicated." I shrug. His arm feels good, and I have the overwhelming urge to nuzzle against it. "Did you kiss Amy Parker when you were twelve? She still brags about it." Did I just ask him about kissing? What is wrong with me? Will this mouth of mine never shut up? Stop it, Stop it, stop it!"That I did, in a closet over at Robert Anderson's house.""Ew.""I was twelve and desperate. You can't blame me. I do blame that stupid soda bottle. And your first kiss?" There is a challenge in his voice."Kevin Monroe at the Klines Movie Theater. He sent me a six-page note the next day about how much he loved me, and I freaked out and dumped him.""Any regrets?"I choke back a giggle. "Naw, ‘cept I remember I liked his cologne. It could have been aftershave, but it was nice." It's not half as nice as the Aramis that Patrick has on. Something about it sends a shiver up my spine that has nothing to do with the zombie waiting in Dad's office."The dark isn't so bad, now is it?""I guess not."Silence surrounds us. The fear that enveloped me seems to disappear."Are you seeing anyone?""No." It sounds terrible now that I've said it out loud. Like I'm admitting to being a desperate and dateless leper."So," he drawls out, "ever thought of dating a military guy?" He squeezes my fingers.Is he serious?His fingertip smooths over the rough callouses I've gained from years of hard work. Suddenly my wasted evening of not going out to celebrate is starting to look better. "I think it would depend on which military guy.""You're killing me. You know that, don't you?" His strangled tone only sets off a case of the giggles."Are you asking me out, Patrick?""Trying to, but you're not making it easy." The challenge is back in his voice."I wouldn't mind a date or two," I manage to squeak out. Breathe, Harper, just breathe, calmly through your nose, out your mouth. Sainted Mother of God, Patrick asked me out! I hit the jackpot! Now all I have to do is not hit him.GiveawayWIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from November 14 - 20, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Sheryl Winters
In a small town outside of Anchorage, Sheryl Winters can be found penning her next novel with her two cats and one dog at her side. On sunny days, she can be found in Hatcher’s Pass about an hour outside of Anchorage.Sheryl is a firm believer that superheroes are among us—regular people whose actions "create beauty out of chaos."Sheryl is an advocate in the fight against bullying.Official website: https://sherylwinters.wordpress.com/Connect with Sheryl Winters on social media:Facebook | TwitterIn partnership with
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HARPER'S PLACESheryl WintersGenre: Contemporary RomancePublisher: Roane Publishing
Publication Date: March 27, 2017
Harper Grey is fed up with over-bearing men. Her father wants to sell the family hamburger joint to her brother because a woman could never make it successful.Harper knows she has the same flair for business as her mother, and sexy Navy SEAL Patrick O'Brien dares her to prove it to the world.When duty calls and Patrick must leave her side, will Harper be strong enough to make her dream a reality?Add to GoodreadsFun, flirty, and absolutely endearing!I'm a sucker for stories where the protagonist follows their dream even when it seems unlikely they'll succeed. Throw in a sexy SEAL? YES. I'm in.- M J C, Amazon Reviewer
Fun, flirty, and absolutely endearing!This is a short read that you'll want to be longer by the time you've finished. I was so engrossed that I couldn't put it down.- Barbara Gartman, Amazon Reviewer
Fun, flirty, and absolutely endearing!Harper's Place is everything a ★★★★★ novella should be!- NDP Book ReviewPurchase LinksAmazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooksAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at Harper's Place. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book."How would you bring in new business, though?"I'm amazed that he seems to find our conversation interesting. He's an audience willing to listen and I've not had that in a long time. Damn this crush of mine. It won't be easy to tame after tonight."New menu items, specials, things like that. Start serving dessert, like pies. Easy cook items. With the new burgers I've created and a new décor, I'd open in the summer when the air is fresh and everyone is happy to be out of the snow, hungry for grilled food. I think we could do fine.""What's your hold up?""Tony, Dad. It's complicated." I shrug. His arm feels good, and I have the overwhelming urge to nuzzle against it. "Did you kiss Amy Parker when you were twelve? She still brags about it." Did I just ask him about kissing? What is wrong with me? Will this mouth of mine never shut up? Stop it, Stop it, stop it!"That I did, in a closet over at Robert Anderson's house.""Ew.""I was twelve and desperate. You can't blame me. I do blame that stupid soda bottle. And your first kiss?" There is a challenge in his voice."Kevin Monroe at the Klines Movie Theater. He sent me a six-page note the next day about how much he loved me, and I freaked out and dumped him.""Any regrets?"I choke back a giggle. "Naw, ‘cept I remember I liked his cologne. It could have been aftershave, but it was nice." It's not half as nice as the Aramis that Patrick has on. Something about it sends a shiver up my spine that has nothing to do with the zombie waiting in Dad's office."The dark isn't so bad, now is it?""I guess not."Silence surrounds us. The fear that enveloped me seems to disappear."Are you seeing anyone?""No." It sounds terrible now that I've said it out loud. Like I'm admitting to being a desperate and dateless leper."So," he drawls out, "ever thought of dating a military guy?" He squeezes my fingers.Is he serious?His fingertip smooths over the rough callouses I've gained from years of hard work. Suddenly my wasted evening of not going out to celebrate is starting to look better. "I think it would depend on which military guy.""You're killing me. You know that, don't you?" His strangled tone only sets off a case of the giggles."Are you asking me out, Patrick?""Trying to, but you're not making it easy." The challenge is back in his voice."I wouldn't mind a date or two," I manage to squeak out. Breathe, Harper, just breathe, calmly through your nose, out your mouth. Sainted Mother of God, Patrick asked me out! I hit the jackpot! Now all I have to do is not hit him.GiveawayWIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from November 14 - 20, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Sheryl WintersIn a small town outside of Anchorage, Sheryl Winters can be found penning her next novel with her two cats and one dog at her side. On sunny days, she can be found in Hatcher’s Pass about an hour outside of Anchorage.Sheryl is a firm believer that superheroes are among us—regular people whose actions "create beauty out of chaos."Sheryl is an advocate in the fight against bullying.Official website: https://sherylwinters.wordpress.com/Connect with Sheryl Winters on social media:Facebook | TwitterIn partnership with
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November 13, 2017
Bear's Edge
*** FEATURED BOOK ***
BEAR'S EDGEChristina Lynn LambertSeries: Stranger Creatures
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: September 26, 2017Bear shifter Grant wants his beautiful boss, Shayla. Will he risk his job and his barely healed heart to convince her to be his everything?After sexy bear shifter Grant lost his girlfriend and three best friends in a fire, he decided he was done with love, done with people, done with pretty much everything. One woman has him rethinking his whole strategy.As his boss, Shayla is off-limits, so Grant keeps his feelings for her under wraps until…the attraction doesn't seem so one-sided. Grant takes a risk and lays a piece of his heart on the line. When things get hotter than he could have imagined, Grant wonders- will some of his darker desires be too much for Shayla or will she embrace the needs he's kept hidden for so long?A reporter who covered the bombing Shayla survived three years before is convinced the only reason Shayla survived is because she's some type of bionic medical experiment or superhuman freak. When the reporter ropes Shayla's angry ex, Hunter into the mix, Shayla's business and her life are on the line. Can she and Grant trust in each other and find a way to slay all the obstacles that stand in their way?[Praise]- [Name], Goodreads ReviewerAdd to Goodreads
EXCERPT
When Grant pulled her closer to him, she was caught without her usual charm and skills to steer a conversation wherever she wanted it to go. When he leaned in, she didn’t back away. When he brushed his lips against hers, she returned the kiss. When she wrapped her arms around him, the kiss intensified.
His lips against hers were perfect, and she wanted so much more, but she shouldn’t.
Copyright © Christina Lynn LambertPurchase LinksAmazon | Barnes & Noble | Google | Loose Id | iTunes | KoboBook Tour ScheduleOngoing book tour! Follow the tour from November 13 - 25, 2017.
Visit each tour stop daily! Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Bear's Edge Book Page at Book Unleashed.Other Books by Christina Lynn LambertDon't miss the other books in the Stranger Creatures series:@media screen and (max-width: 600px){ #other-books-table {width:100%;} #other-books-table tbody td {display: block;} }
WOLF'S CHALLENGESeries: Stranger Creatures Book 1Handsome lawyer Derrick looks exactly like the type of man that single mom Sydney needs to avoid, but everything is not as it seems in the town of Great Oaks, Virginia. Can Derrick show Sydney that she can count on him? Will an unhinged stalker ruin everything?Buy Links: Available on Amazon.comA fresh look at love, acceptance and self-forgiveness! This is a tale of two souls, each wanting to let go, but just a little afraid of how vulnerable it will make them.
- Dianne, Goodreads reviewerGiveawayWIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from November 13 - 25, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Christina Lynn Lambert
A few years ago, I read my first romance novel and I was hooked, so much so that I decided to give the idea of writing a story a chance. My style is more gritty than sweet and I look forward to writing many more stories with strong heroines and imperfect but determined characters. Love, courage, hope, and second chances are a few of my favorite themes. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, usually hiking or swimming or finding a new place to explore.Official website: https://christinalynnlambertwordpress.comConnect with Christina Lynn Lambert on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author PageIn partnership with
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BEAR'S EDGEChristina Lynn LambertSeries: Stranger CreaturesGenre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Loose Id
Publication Date: September 26, 2017Bear shifter Grant wants his beautiful boss, Shayla. Will he risk his job and his barely healed heart to convince her to be his everything?After sexy bear shifter Grant lost his girlfriend and three best friends in a fire, he decided he was done with love, done with people, done with pretty much everything. One woman has him rethinking his whole strategy.As his boss, Shayla is off-limits, so Grant keeps his feelings for her under wraps until…the attraction doesn't seem so one-sided. Grant takes a risk and lays a piece of his heart on the line. When things get hotter than he could have imagined, Grant wonders- will some of his darker desires be too much for Shayla or will she embrace the needs he's kept hidden for so long?A reporter who covered the bombing Shayla survived three years before is convinced the only reason Shayla survived is because she's some type of bionic medical experiment or superhuman freak. When the reporter ropes Shayla's angry ex, Hunter into the mix, Shayla's business and her life are on the line. Can she and Grant trust in each other and find a way to slay all the obstacles that stand in their way?
[Praise]- [Name], Goodreads ReviewerAdd to GoodreadsEXCERPT
When Grant pulled her closer to him, she was caught without her usual charm and skills to steer a conversation wherever she wanted it to go. When he leaned in, she didn’t back away. When he brushed his lips against hers, she returned the kiss. When she wrapped her arms around him, the kiss intensified.
His lips against hers were perfect, and she wanted so much more, but she shouldn’t.
Copyright © Christina Lynn LambertPurchase LinksAmazon | Barnes & Noble | Google | Loose Id | iTunes | KoboBook Tour ScheduleOngoing book tour! Follow the tour from November 13 - 25, 2017.
Visit each tour stop daily! Discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and other extras on the tour.To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Bear's Edge Book Page at Book Unleashed.Other Books by Christina Lynn LambertDon't miss the other books in the Stranger Creatures series:@media screen and (max-width: 600px){ #other-books-table {width:100%;} #other-books-table tbody td {display: block;} }WOLF'S CHALLENGESeries: Stranger Creatures Book 1Handsome lawyer Derrick looks exactly like the type of man that single mom Sydney needs to avoid, but everything is not as it seems in the town of Great Oaks, Virginia. Can Derrick show Sydney that she can count on him? Will an unhinged stalker ruin everything?Buy Links: Available on Amazon.comA fresh look at love, acceptance and self-forgiveness! This is a tale of two souls, each wanting to let go, but just a little afraid of how vulnerable it will make them.- Dianne, Goodreads reviewerGiveawayWIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from November 13 - 25, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Christina Lynn LambertA few years ago, I read my first romance novel and I was hooked, so much so that I decided to give the idea of writing a story a chance. My style is more gritty than sweet and I look forward to writing many more stories with strong heroines and imperfect but determined characters. Love, courage, hope, and second chances are a few of my favorite themes. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, usually hiking or swimming or finding a new place to explore.Official website: https://christinalynnlambertwordpress.comConnect with Christina Lynn Lambert on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author PageIn partnership with
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November 12, 2017
Blogging this Week
Good morning everyone! Just a short note to let you know that I have a week scheduled of guest authors (below) and they're talking about their newest books! Plus...they have rafflecopter giveaways. Of course, you have to enter for a chance to win. So I hope you pop in and check them out.
Karen C. Whalen - No Greater EvilChristina Lynn Lambert - Bear's Edge
Sheryl Winters - Harper's Place
Brenda Jernigan - Diamond in the Rough
Nancy Widrew - Something Down There
Karen C. Whalen - No Greater EvilChristina Lynn Lambert - Bear's Edge
Sheryl Winters - Harper's Place
Brenda Jernigan - Diamond in the Rough
Nancy Widrew - Something Down There
November 11, 2017
No Greater Evil
NEW BOOK RELEASE !!Nothing puts out the camp fire like finding a dead body at the cook out
NO GRATER EVILKaren C. WhalenSeries: The Dinner Club Murder Mysteries Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: November 10, 2017
Jane Marsh plans a reunion for her gourmet dinner club, first camping in the Rocky Mountains with lavish menus and provisions, then a getaway to Estes Park at a luxurious cabin. Before they can break their boots in, gunshots explode in the middle of the night, and Jane discovers the body of the campground host. Since the club members are packing revolvers to practice at the firing range, her friends become prime murder suspects. Heading into dangerous terrain, Jane explores the dead man’s reckless past to solve the crime before their wilderness adventure goes up in smoke.Add to Goodreads[Praise]- [Name], Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAmazon | The Wild Rose Press | Barnes & NobleBook ExcerptTake an inside look at No Grater Evil. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.The three friends soon emerged from the piney woods and paused at a rock outcropping near a bend in the trail. Jane’s chest expanded as she took in a deep breath of the crisp mountain air. “Someone lives over there.” She shielded her eyes with one hand and pointed with the other across the narrow box canyon to a log cabin nestled in a fluttering aspen grove.Smoke puffed in white clouds out of the short chimney stack and sailed to the east. A lone man with a German Shepherd lumbered out the door.She waved both arms above her head in greeting, but the man was staring the other way, down into the short ravine.“What’s he looking at?” Jane’s gaze fell to the bottom of the gully just a few more steps down the path. Next to the shallow, winding creek, an amphitheater with rows of gray, splintered wooden benches encircled a smoldering fire pit.That’s when she saw the campground host lying with his head near the pit and his legs crumpled underneath his body.Jane’s heart went into her throat as she screamed out, “Are you okay?” and raced down the steep trail with her friends on her heels.She came up sharp. Libby drew in an audible breath and Wes mumbled, “What the heck?”Dark red blood stained the man’s light jacket and pooled out from under his back. Several large animal prints were tracked in the blood.Other Books by Karen C. WhalenDon't miss the other books in the The Dinner Club Murder Mysteries series:Jane Marsh, a widow and empty nester, decides to try something different by joining a dinner club. Part of her new life adventure seems to be stumbling across dead bodies, too. She manages to stir up trouble while serving up one dinner party after another.
BOOK ONE
Amazon.com
BOOK TWO
Amazon.com
GiveawayWIN $20 GIFT CARD AND MORE
Prizes up for grabs:
$20 Amazon Gift Card
No Grater Evil (eBook)Contest runs from November 11 - 17, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Karen C. Whalen
Karen C. Whalen is the author of a culinary cozy series, the “dinner club murder mysteries.” The first three in the series are: Everything Bundt the Truth, Not According to Flan, and No Grater Evil. Her books are similar to those written by cozy authors Jessica Beck and Joanne Fluke. She worked for many years as a paralegal at a law firm in Denver, Colorado and has been a columnist and regular contributor to The National Paralegal Reporter magazine. She believes that it's never too late to try something new. She loves to host dinner clubs, entertain friends, ride bicycles, hike in the mountains, and read cozy murder mysteries.Official website: http://www.karencwhalen.comConnect with Karen C. Whalen on social media: Facebook | TwitterAbout The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press has been publishing electronic and print titles of fiction for more than nine years. Our titles span the sub-genre spectrum from sweet to sensually erotic romance in all lengths to mainstream and womens fiction. To check out the latest and upcoming releases and more, visit https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com.Social media: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestIn partnership with
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NO GRATER EVILKaren C. WhalenSeries: The Dinner Club Murder Mysteries Book 3Genre: Cozy Mystery
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: November 10, 2017
Jane Marsh plans a reunion for her gourmet dinner club, first camping in the Rocky Mountains with lavish menus and provisions, then a getaway to Estes Park at a luxurious cabin. Before they can break their boots in, gunshots explode in the middle of the night, and Jane discovers the body of the campground host. Since the club members are packing revolvers to practice at the firing range, her friends become prime murder suspects. Heading into dangerous terrain, Jane explores the dead man’s reckless past to solve the crime before their wilderness adventure goes up in smoke.Add to Goodreads[Praise]- [Name], Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAmazon | The Wild Rose Press | Barnes & NobleBook ExcerptTake an inside look at No Grater Evil. Read this sizzling excerpt from the book.The three friends soon emerged from the piney woods and paused at a rock outcropping near a bend in the trail. Jane’s chest expanded as she took in a deep breath of the crisp mountain air. “Someone lives over there.” She shielded her eyes with one hand and pointed with the other across the narrow box canyon to a log cabin nestled in a fluttering aspen grove.Smoke puffed in white clouds out of the short chimney stack and sailed to the east. A lone man with a German Shepherd lumbered out the door.She waved both arms above her head in greeting, but the man was staring the other way, down into the short ravine.“What’s he looking at?” Jane’s gaze fell to the bottom of the gully just a few more steps down the path. Next to the shallow, winding creek, an amphitheater with rows of gray, splintered wooden benches encircled a smoldering fire pit.That’s when she saw the campground host lying with his head near the pit and his legs crumpled underneath his body.Jane’s heart went into her throat as she screamed out, “Are you okay?” and raced down the steep trail with her friends on her heels.She came up sharp. Libby drew in an audible breath and Wes mumbled, “What the heck?”Dark red blood stained the man’s light jacket and pooled out from under his back. Several large animal prints were tracked in the blood.Other Books by Karen C. WhalenDon't miss the other books in the The Dinner Club Murder Mysteries series:Jane Marsh, a widow and empty nester, decides to try something different by joining a dinner club. Part of her new life adventure seems to be stumbling across dead bodies, too. She manages to stir up trouble while serving up one dinner party after another.
BOOK ONEAmazon.com
BOOK TWOAmazon.com
GiveawayWIN $20 GIFT CARD AND MORE
Prizes up for grabs:$20 Amazon Gift Card
No Grater Evil (eBook)Contest runs from November 11 - 17, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Karen C. Whalen
Karen C. Whalen is the author of a culinary cozy series, the “dinner club murder mysteries.” The first three in the series are: Everything Bundt the Truth, Not According to Flan, and No Grater Evil. Her books are similar to those written by cozy authors Jessica Beck and Joanne Fluke. She worked for many years as a paralegal at a law firm in Denver, Colorado and has been a columnist and regular contributor to The National Paralegal Reporter magazine. She believes that it's never too late to try something new. She loves to host dinner clubs, entertain friends, ride bicycles, hike in the mountains, and read cozy murder mysteries.Official website: http://www.karencwhalen.comConnect with Karen C. Whalen on social media: Facebook | TwitterAbout The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press has been publishing electronic and print titles of fiction for more than nine years. Our titles span the sub-genre spectrum from sweet to sensually erotic romance in all lengths to mainstream and womens fiction. To check out the latest and upcoming releases and more, visit https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com.Social media: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestIn partnership with
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November 10, 2017
November 9, 2017
Master Me, Please
GENRE: Erotic Romance
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BLURB:
Krista Matthews thought nothing could be harder than losing her husband and Master to suicide until the man he’d entrusted her care to left her also. By the time Dr. Dax Hayes returned from an overseas, volunteer medical tour, she thought she was over his deflection and ready to re-immerse herself in the BDSM world she needed and missed so much without his help. One scene proved how wrong she was and after Master Dax’s timely rescue, she agrees to let him tutor her back into the lifestyle. She hadn’t counted on her growing feelings for the strict Dom or his refusal to take her over completely, like she craved.
Dr. Dax Hayes fell for Krista Matthews the minute he looked into her blue eyes and saw the sated, content look she shared with her husband, Dr. Kurt Matthews. He managed to keep his feelings and lust under control until his friend and colleague asked him to join him in gifting Krista with a menage for her birthday. Knowing it was a mistake, but unable to resist, Dax succumbs to the temptation of this one-time scene, never realizing where it would lead. A year later, after sealing his fate with a questionable act, he flees on a guilt trip only to return and discover nothing had changed-he still wanted Krista Matthews with an ache that wouldn’t be assuaged by anyone else.
Unable to resist stepping in when she gets herself in trouble, Dax again gives in to temptation and aids the one woman he can never have back into the lifestyle her submissive nature needed. When a vindictive woman tells Krista the truth, will her feelings be strong enough to forgive him, or did he gamble everything only to lose it all in the end?DISCLAIMER: This book is intended for adults only. It contains elements of power exchange, BDSM, including explicit sexual scenes and anal play. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase this book.
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EXCERPT
Voices nearing the surgery room filtered through the swinging doors and one deep baritone sent a shiver of awareness dancing under Krista’s suddenly tight skin. She turned just as Dax pushed through them and her first thought was nothing had changed. He still towered over her, his coal black hair still curled around his ears and nape and those penetrating green eyes set in a tanned, chiseled face could still draw a quick, heated response from her. She wasn’t sure she could lay claim to being female if her heart rate didn’t pick up speed or she didn’t go slightly damp when Dr. Dax Hayes walked into a room.
He left without a word for a year and a half. The reminder helped her to believe that instant response meant nothing nor changed a thing. Inhaling until she couldn’t hold any more air in her lungs, she nodded and managed a small smile of welcome.
“Dr. Hayes. It’s good to have you back again.”
Crap. Krista had been about to congratulate herself on managing a cool, but friendly greeting when he fisted those large hands on his lean hips and cocked his head. His bland, generic reply belied his intense regard that turned the butterflies of unwanted pleasure in her stomach to jitters of long neglected need.
“It’s nice to be back. How have you been, Krista?”
So proper and reserved from a man whose cock she’d had in her mouth. “Good. You?” she returned just as detached, her heart aching for the easy friendship they shared before both he and Kurt deserted her. She felt as lost and alone at this moment of stiff formality as she had at her husband’s funeral.
He stiffened and gazed at her for another silent moment, as if he too found this initial meeting disappointing. “Better, now that I’m stateside again. Let’s just say my tour reinforced how lucky we are as opposed to some parts of the world.” Dax stepped forward, his eyes softening as he said, “Krista, I…”
The resident and nurse entered, and he clamped his mouth shut, yanking his eyes off her with an abruptness that allowed Krista to release her pent-up breath.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
I live in the Midwest with my husband and our two dogs. I love dogs, enjoy spending time with my daughter, babysitting dogs and kids, reading and working puzzles. We have traveled extensively throughout the states, Canada and just once overseas, but I much prefer being homebody. I worked for a while writing articles for a local magazine but soon found my interest in writing for myself peaking. My first book was strictly spanking erotica, but I slowly evolved to writing erotic romance with a touch of suspense. My favorite genre to read is suspense.
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Cover Reveal: The Spitting Post
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THE SPITTING POSTJason R. BardenGenre: Horror, Dark Fantasy
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: December 8, 2017Vincent must find the Spitting Post, but only the purple swan knows the way.Vincent Carpenter’s life is a wreck. He has given up his dreams. He has lost his job after an economic disaster. His ten-year marriage is crumbling. Then he awakens in a maniacal land of frighteningly vivid realism with skull trees, glowing forests, ravenous beasts, and other psychologically haunting adversity. While traveling through this demented unearthly world, he has a chance encounter with a beautiful maiden dressed in green; before he can start a conversation, she disappears into the unknown. Vincent must try to find her at a fantastical place known as the Spitting Post. But first he must overcome many macabre misfortunes and face nightmares that question his sanity. Will he reach her? What will the Spitting Post reveal? Will he suffer more disappointment and tragedy? Or will he find peace at last?Add to GoodreadsPre-Order LinksAmazon | The Wild Rose Press | iBooks
About Jason R. Barden
Jason R. Barden began writing poetry around the age of thirteen. At age thirty three he decided to transition into fiction writing with his first novel The Spitting Post. In addition to writing he enjoys hiking and photography. Jason lives in Fort Worth, Texas where he is currently working on a collection of his poems.Follow Jason on Facebook at Facebook.
For more information, visit The Spitting Post Book Page at Book Unleashed.About The Wild Rose Press
The Wild Rose Press has been publishing electronic and print titles of fiction for more than nine years. Our titles span the sub-genre spectrum from sweet to sensually erotic romance in all lengths to mainstream and womens fiction. To check out the latest and upcoming releases and more, visit https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com.Social media: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestIn partnership with
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THE SPITTING POSTJason R. BardenGenre: Horror, Dark FantasyPublisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: December 8, 2017Vincent must find the Spitting Post, but only the purple swan knows the way.Vincent Carpenter’s life is a wreck. He has given up his dreams. He has lost his job after an economic disaster. His ten-year marriage is crumbling. Then he awakens in a maniacal land of frighteningly vivid realism with skull trees, glowing forests, ravenous beasts, and other psychologically haunting adversity. While traveling through this demented unearthly world, he has a chance encounter with a beautiful maiden dressed in green; before he can start a conversation, she disappears into the unknown. Vincent must try to find her at a fantastical place known as the Spitting Post. But first he must overcome many macabre misfortunes and face nightmares that question his sanity. Will he reach her? What will the Spitting Post reveal? Will he suffer more disappointment and tragedy? Or will he find peace at last?Add to GoodreadsPre-Order LinksAmazon | The Wild Rose Press | iBooks
About Jason R. BardenJason R. Barden began writing poetry around the age of thirteen. At age thirty three he decided to transition into fiction writing with his first novel The Spitting Post. In addition to writing he enjoys hiking and photography. Jason lives in Fort Worth, Texas where he is currently working on a collection of his poems.Follow Jason on Facebook at Facebook.
For more information, visit The Spitting Post Book Page at Book Unleashed.About The Wild Rose PressThe Wild Rose Press has been publishing electronic and print titles of fiction for more than nine years. Our titles span the sub-genre spectrum from sweet to sensually erotic romance in all lengths to mainstream and womens fiction. To check out the latest and upcoming releases and more, visit https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com.Social media: Facebook | Twitter | PinterestIn partnership with
Book Unleashed Blog Tours
