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June 23, 2017
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Maggie and Matt are running for different reasons.
He's a sexy small-town sheriff, she's a pretty lady trouble seems to follow. What can go wrong in the small Maine town they call home? Oh yeah, Maggie's abusive ex-husband escapes from prison and is stalking her!
Excerpt-
“What’s so funny?” he demanded to know. A quick look revealed Dammit was still smiling up at them.
“A two-hundred-pound man being held at bay by a little pooch, that’s funny.”
“These are new boots,” Matt pointed out, crossing his arms menacingly. “Is this the thanks I get for repairing your washing machine?”
“Are you trying to intimidate me…Sheriff? Maggie put her hands on her hips in response to him crossing his arms. She was aware the action caused her breasts to swell gently over the low top of her dress. “I’d be careful if I were you.” Her eyes dropped down to Dammit and back up again. “I think I’m the one with the upper hand for a change. Why, I bet I could get you to do just about anything I wanted right now.”
Matt growled threateningly but the light in his eyes told a different story. He was enjoying their playful banter as much as Maggie was. “You can try, baby, but don’t blame me if things get out of hand.”
Maggie’s heart did a flip-flop at the way he’d said baby. Her eyes locked onto his, the look in his gaze heating her blood. “And what might those things be?” Maggie inquired softly, her gaze dropping to his naked chest. She reached up to run her finger over him lightly. “I think I can handle anything that might get out of hand,” she teased, then threatened when he made a slight move, “You better not move a muscle, Sheriff, or you’re boots are history.”
“That sounds like a threat. I think I’m at an unfair disadvantage here.” His body was beginning to show signs of responding to her closeness. “You’re enjoying this,” he ground out. “I’m eager to see how far you’re willing to go.”
“Even if it means bringing you to your knees?” She brought her face closer to his chest and under his watchful scrutiny kissed him lightly. His skin smelled warm and musky, and faintly of the soap she’d used on him earlier. Determined to keep it light, she gently ran her open mouth back and forth over his flesh, losing a little bit of control when her lips brushed against his warm flesh. Her heart jumped, butterflies settling low in her belly.
Maggie heard his gasp and glanced up, his eyes were glazed with desire. She was trembling inside as the situation began to spiral out of control at a rate she couldn’t keep up with. She liked touching Matt, kissing him. She liked the feel of his muscles quivering under the touch of her hands. And by the dark look on his flushed face, he liked it too.
“Ever been brought to your knees before, Sheriff?” she murmured in a seductively low tone. The desire in his darkening eyes promised Maggie both heaven and hell. And she wanted both.
She had no doubt she could bring him to his knees in a heartbeat.
June 22, 2017
Savaged Dreams by Jennifer Lyon
Book Blurb Going away to college gives LIZA GLASNER a chance to escape her painful and dangerous past…or so she thinks. At fourteen years old, she survived an attack by a famous musician. After that, the media, groupies and crazies hounded her with a merciless cruelty that ruined her life. But now she’s thriving—until an internship brings her face to face with the sizzling hot lead singer of a rock band, and she finds herself drawn to the very thing that once destroyed her. Justice is a temptation she can’t resist…and one that could get her killed.
Sexy rock star JUSTICE CADE is determined to take his band, Savaged Illusions, to the top by winning the Court of Rock T.V. show. Tortured by guilt for failing his family, he believes fame is his only path to redemption. But when the fiery college-intern hiding her beauty beneath baggy sweaters and a snarky attitude bursts into his life, Justice is forced to choose between the woman he loves and the stardom he craves. The wrong choice will cost him more than he can bear.
**This is book one in a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. However the next two books are being released in July and September so readers won’t be stranded on the cliff for long!
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Excerpt
“I might be a little, tiny bit afraid of this, of how you make me feel.”
“And how’s that?”
“Out of control. Needy.” She licked her lips. “I want to keep kissing you and not think anymore.”
He dragged his thumb along the curve of her neck. “Good.” Leaning down, he pressed his mouth to hers. “When you want it bad enough that it hurts, when you can’t bear not having me inside you, then you’ll be ready.” Pulling back, he released her. “But that’s not tonight. Unfortunately.”
About the Author
Jennifer Lyon is the pseudonym for USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Apodaca. Jen lives in Southern California where she continually plots ways to convince her husband that they should get a dog. After all, they met at the dog pound, fell in love, married and had three wonderful sons. So far, however, she has failed in her doggy endeavor. She consoles herself by pouring her passion into writing books. To date, Jen has published more than fifteen books and novellas, including a fun and sexy mystery series and a variety of contemporary romances under the name Jennifer Apodaca. As Jennifer Lyon she created a dark, sizzling paranormal series, and The Plus One Chronicles, an emotionally sensual adult contemporary series. Jen’s won numerous awards and had her books translated into multiple languages, but she still hasn’t come up with a way to persuade her husband that they need a dog.
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Website http://jenniferlyonbooks.com
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June 20, 2017
Cover Reveal!
release date: 8/1
As the president of the Sentinels Tanner has his hands full. It's Daytona Beach Bike Week and Daytona is his town. Then trouble by the name of Ruby rolls in, pretty, sassy, and with enough curves to tempt a saint. Well, Tanner isn’t a saint, and she’s his kind of gal, except his onetime only rule isn't for girls like Ruby. But then, aren't rules meant to be broken?
As the president of the Sentinels Tanner has his hands full. It's Daytona Beach Bike Week and Daytona is his town. Then trouble by the name of Ruby rolls in, pretty, sassy, and with enough curves to tempt a saint. Well, Tanner isn’t a saint, and she’s his kind of gal, except his onetime only rule isn't for girls like Ruby. But then, aren't rules meant to be broken?
June 19, 2017
One Night Only X-rated Excerpt
The beginning of chapter 3.
My hands were shaking with excitement as I began to lower his jeans over his lean hips and the enticing swell of his taut buttocks. I dropped to my knees, which put my face directly in front of his throbbing cock. Joe stepped out of his shoes and kicked them away when I reached his ankles, and did the same thing with his jeans. I inhaled deeply, taking in the arousing scent of his sex, wondering why I was fighting the urge to bury my face against him. I listened to Joe’s heavy breathing for a few seconds before doing what we both wanted. Placing my hands upon his muscular thighs I leaned forward, slowly swallowing his huge, hot cock.
He groaned and I felt his thighs quiver before he braced himself. My taste buds exploded with delight when I ran my tongue over the ridges and swollen veins lining his shaft. His hands fell to my head, and as if he couldn’t help it, he began to move his hips. “Aaaaaaaaaaagh!” He groaned long and deep. “This feels so fucking good, baby.” His fingers threaded through my hair. “But I want you to feel good, too.”
He pumped his cock into my mouth several times, so I was surprised when he pulled me to my feet. With his hands still clenched in my hair Joe jerked me against him and ground his mouth down on mine. It was the match that started the firestorm, and I knew there was no going back. Our control had reached its limits. Somehow, we managed to rid ourselves of the rest of our clothes while covering the flesh we exposed with passionate caresses, kisses, and love bites. My hands discovered the sculptured, smooth like granite of his magnificent form. Joe was in tip-top condition.
All at once, he fell back upon the bed, taking me with him. I landed on top and we kissed for several seconds before I felt his hands at my waist. With little effort, Joe lifted me and swung me around. The new position left no doubts as to what we were about to do. As I lowered my mouth once more onto his cock, I felt his tongue against my clit. I arched farther into his mouth with unrestrained reaction, moaning loudly.
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My hands were shaking with excitement as I began to lower his jeans over his lean hips and the enticing swell of his taut buttocks. I dropped to my knees, which put my face directly in front of his throbbing cock. Joe stepped out of his shoes and kicked them away when I reached his ankles, and did the same thing with his jeans. I inhaled deeply, taking in the arousing scent of his sex, wondering why I was fighting the urge to bury my face against him. I listened to Joe’s heavy breathing for a few seconds before doing what we both wanted. Placing my hands upon his muscular thighs I leaned forward, slowly swallowing his huge, hot cock.
He groaned and I felt his thighs quiver before he braced himself. My taste buds exploded with delight when I ran my tongue over the ridges and swollen veins lining his shaft. His hands fell to my head, and as if he couldn’t help it, he began to move his hips. “Aaaaaaaaaaagh!” He groaned long and deep. “This feels so fucking good, baby.” His fingers threaded through my hair. “But I want you to feel good, too.”
He pumped his cock into my mouth several times, so I was surprised when he pulled me to my feet. With his hands still clenched in my hair Joe jerked me against him and ground his mouth down on mine. It was the match that started the firestorm, and I knew there was no going back. Our control had reached its limits. Somehow, we managed to rid ourselves of the rest of our clothes while covering the flesh we exposed with passionate caresses, kisses, and love bites. My hands discovered the sculptured, smooth like granite of his magnificent form. Joe was in tip-top condition.
All at once, he fell back upon the bed, taking me with him. I landed on top and we kissed for several seconds before I felt his hands at my waist. With little effort, Joe lifted me and swung me around. The new position left no doubts as to what we were about to do. As I lowered my mouth once more onto his cock, I felt his tongue against my clit. I arched farther into his mouth with unrestrained reaction, moaning loudly.
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June 17, 2017
New Trilogy Planned!
The Outlaw Nomad Trilogy is my next big project. Ruthless, book 1 will be out by the end of this year. Book 2, Dangerous and Book 3 Furious will be out sometime in 2018. There will be no cliffhangers and each will be a standalone novel.
June 16, 2017
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Rachel Masters has had a crush on her sexy boss for three years. As far as she knows the millionaire architect is oblivious to her, walking past her desk every morning with barely a nod in her direction. But when the power goes out and they're trapped in an elevator, the truth comes out in one steamy episode designed to take Rachel's mind off being claustrophobic.
James White doesn't have a crush on his receptionist. He wants her, its as simple as that. He senses there's a real beauty hidden beneath the granny glasses and professional suites. And he plans to find out how hot she is as soon as the chance presents itself.
June 15, 2017
June 13, 2017
New Release from Sidney Valentine!
NEW BOOK RELEASEHe wants to throw away his future. She'll do whatever it takes to save hers... Even tame a wild Aussie cowboy.
TAMING A JACKAROOSidney ValentineGenre: Western Romance
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing
Publication Date: June 10, 2017Add to GoodreadsCity girl and serial non-dater, Affrica Clarke travels to Boulia, Australia, to investigate the environmental impacts of the local mining company. Unless she proves herself and wins that promotion, she'll lose so much more than a pay rise. Yet everything goes wrong the moment she lands in the outback. With no research equipment, only skimpy clothes packed by her best friend to help her score a date, and a tight deadline to submit her report, she's screwed. So when a sexy cowboy offers to play chauffeur, she's all over it. But she's there to shut down the mining activities, not fawn over the guy who's supporting them, no matter how sizzling the attraction between them.Billionaire jackaroo, Sam Preston tempts fate as an adrenaline junkie, living each day as if it were his last. Angry and wounded, he's in town to sell his cattle ranch to the local mining company and be done with his past--until he meets hapless city-chick Affrica, who has no clue about surviving in the desert. Sam doesn't know how to stop being a daredevil even though Affrica reminds him of the happiness he once had.Can Sam let go of the past before he loses the one person who's finally breathed new life into him, or is it not possible to truly tame a jackaroo?Sidney Valentine’s TAMING A JACKAROO is a tale about finding love in the most unexpected places when it was the last thing one was even considering. Want some push – me – pull- me romance? Love the battle of the sexes? Pack some rugged clothes, and discover love, the Sidney Valentine way!
- Dianne, Goodreads ReviewerThis debut romance novel from Sidney Valentine is as sizzling as the Australian Outback. ...a magnificent setting. Plus the perfect place for a out of this world smoking hot first kiss!
- Christine Rains, Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now. Grab your copy today.Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU |
iBooks | Barnes & Noble | KoboAn Excerpt from the BookThe young man’s chin stuck out. His back stiffened, his gaze glued to Sam. “You? You’re just a rodeo washout.”Sam stood his ground. The young man’s narrowed eyes screamed for someone to kick some sense into him, and Sam wanted to be that person. Since he recognised Sam, he was probably a local. Didn’t mean he could act like a jackass.Affrica ran a hand along his arm, distracting him from his thoughts. “Let’s just go,” she said.Walking away wasn’t Sam’s style, and he held the guy’s stare, challenging him to make the first move. Please do.The guy looked away first and leapt into the crowd with his mates. Smart move.With Sam’s arm still tight around Affrica, they wove past the herd, closing in on a staircase that vanished behind a wall. Halfway up the steps, he stopped in the shadows, giving them complete isolation. She stood by his side, green eyes dominating her pale face. Behind the wall, the music reverberated, but at that moment, the two of them were all that mattered. “You all right? Did that jerk hurt you?” His fingers pressed into the soft flesh of her arm and the sensation of her skin against his sent fire blazing through him. He’d intended to simply ask her if she was okay, but his pulse was raging, and being close to Affrica in that moment felt right.She shook her head. “Yeah, I’m fine. You don’t need to get into fights on my behalf, but thanks.”Her skin burned beneath his fingertips, messing with his head. It had been a long time since he had been compelled to protect anyone. Yet something about Affrica made him want to guard her. To cover her in cotton wool and keep her safe.Sam pitched a hand against the wall above her shoulder and inhaled her honeyed fragrance mixed with hints of crisp citrus. What had she done to him? They hadn’t even ordered dinner and already he was contemplating kissing her. Tone it back, man.The rise and fall of Affrica’s chest quickened, and the fire inside him dove south.An abrupt cacophony of giggles erupted from farther down the staircase. Sam didn’t glance at the strangers; he couldn’t pull his gaze from Affrica’s parted, glossy lips. He wondered if they tasted as sweet as they looked.Affrica’s attention was drawn to the people who stomped up the stairs as they passed, a frown capturing her brow. She slipped out from under his arm. “Let’s get going.”He battled the fumes in his head and stared at the way the fabric of her dress rode up the backs of her thighs, dancing across her butt, teasing him. Girls had always vied for his attention, but he’d never wanted any of them the way he did Affrica. Was it because she wasn’t jumping all over him but playing hard to get? He adjusted his belt buckle and strode up after her, taking two steps at a time.
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Contest runs from June 13 - 19, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAdditional GiveawayBe sure to also join the giveaway for Taming a Jackaroo, hosted by Hot Tree Publishing.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Sidney Valentine
Sidney Valentine is an Aussie girl who loves everything about traveling. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and spends her time exploring the wild outdoors. But she always carries with her a writing pad in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. While she works in marketing during the day, she never stops writing her romance stories set in Australia as a way to rejuvenate from the bustle of the real world. She is often found at local coffee shops with her laptop, writing about people falling in love.Official website: http://www.sidneyvalentine.comConnect with Sidney Valentine on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Amazon Author Page | Instagram
For more information, visit the Taming a Jackaroo Book Page at Book Unleashed.In partnership with
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TAMING A JACKAROOSidney ValentineGenre: Western RomancePublisher: Hot Tree Publishing
Publication Date: June 10, 2017Add to GoodreadsCity girl and serial non-dater, Affrica Clarke travels to Boulia, Australia, to investigate the environmental impacts of the local mining company. Unless she proves herself and wins that promotion, she'll lose so much more than a pay rise. Yet everything goes wrong the moment she lands in the outback. With no research equipment, only skimpy clothes packed by her best friend to help her score a date, and a tight deadline to submit her report, she's screwed. So when a sexy cowboy offers to play chauffeur, she's all over it. But she's there to shut down the mining activities, not fawn over the guy who's supporting them, no matter how sizzling the attraction between them.Billionaire jackaroo, Sam Preston tempts fate as an adrenaline junkie, living each day as if it were his last. Angry and wounded, he's in town to sell his cattle ranch to the local mining company and be done with his past--until he meets hapless city-chick Affrica, who has no clue about surviving in the desert. Sam doesn't know how to stop being a daredevil even though Affrica reminds him of the happiness he once had.Can Sam let go of the past before he loses the one person who's finally breathed new life into him, or is it not possible to truly tame a jackaroo?Sidney Valentine’s TAMING A JACKAROO is a tale about finding love in the most unexpected places when it was the last thing one was even considering. Want some push – me – pull- me romance? Love the battle of the sexes? Pack some rugged clothes, and discover love, the Sidney Valentine way!
- Dianne, Goodreads ReviewerThis debut romance novel from Sidney Valentine is as sizzling as the Australian Outback. ...a magnificent setting. Plus the perfect place for a out of this world smoking hot first kiss!
- Christine Rains, Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now. Grab your copy today.Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU |
iBooks | Barnes & Noble | KoboAn Excerpt from the BookThe young man’s chin stuck out. His back stiffened, his gaze glued to Sam. “You? You’re just a rodeo washout.”Sam stood his ground. The young man’s narrowed eyes screamed for someone to kick some sense into him, and Sam wanted to be that person. Since he recognised Sam, he was probably a local. Didn’t mean he could act like a jackass.Affrica ran a hand along his arm, distracting him from his thoughts. “Let’s just go,” she said.Walking away wasn’t Sam’s style, and he held the guy’s stare, challenging him to make the first move. Please do.The guy looked away first and leapt into the crowd with his mates. Smart move.With Sam’s arm still tight around Affrica, they wove past the herd, closing in on a staircase that vanished behind a wall. Halfway up the steps, he stopped in the shadows, giving them complete isolation. She stood by his side, green eyes dominating her pale face. Behind the wall, the music reverberated, but at that moment, the two of them were all that mattered. “You all right? Did that jerk hurt you?” His fingers pressed into the soft flesh of her arm and the sensation of her skin against his sent fire blazing through him. He’d intended to simply ask her if she was okay, but his pulse was raging, and being close to Affrica in that moment felt right.She shook her head. “Yeah, I’m fine. You don’t need to get into fights on my behalf, but thanks.”Her skin burned beneath his fingertips, messing with his head. It had been a long time since he had been compelled to protect anyone. Yet something about Affrica made him want to guard her. To cover her in cotton wool and keep her safe.Sam pitched a hand against the wall above her shoulder and inhaled her honeyed fragrance mixed with hints of crisp citrus. What had she done to him? They hadn’t even ordered dinner and already he was contemplating kissing her. Tone it back, man.The rise and fall of Affrica’s chest quickened, and the fire inside him dove south.An abrupt cacophony of giggles erupted from farther down the staircase. Sam didn’t glance at the strangers; he couldn’t pull his gaze from Affrica’s parted, glossy lips. He wondered if they tasted as sweet as they looked.Affrica’s attention was drawn to the people who stomped up the stairs as they passed, a frown capturing her brow. She slipped out from under his arm. “Let’s get going.”He battled the fumes in his head and stared at the way the fabric of her dress rode up the backs of her thighs, dancing across her butt, teasing him. Girls had always vied for his attention, but he’d never wanted any of them the way he did Affrica. Was it because she wasn’t jumping all over him but playing hard to get? He adjusted his belt buckle and strode up after her, taking two steps at a time.
GiveawayWIN ONE OF TWO $5 AMAZON GIFT CARDS
Contest runs from June 13 - 19, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAdditional GiveawayBe sure to also join the giveaway for Taming a Jackaroo, hosted by Hot Tree Publishing.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Sidney ValentineSidney Valentine is an Aussie girl who loves everything about traveling. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and spends her time exploring the wild outdoors. But she always carries with her a writing pad in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. While she works in marketing during the day, she never stops writing her romance stories set in Australia as a way to rejuvenate from the bustle of the real world. She is often found at local coffee shops with her laptop, writing about people falling in love.Official website: http://www.sidneyvalentine.comConnect with Sidney Valentine on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Amazon Author Page | Instagram
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June 12, 2017
New Release for Julianne MacLean!
RELEASING TODAYFrom USA Today Bestselling Author
Julianne MacLeanSometimes, moving on isn’t the right choice when miracles are leading you back to your past — toward something, or someone, who was your destiny all along.
THE COLOR OF A SILVER LININGJulianne MacLeanSeries: The Color of Heaven Series Book 13
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Publication Date: June 12, 2017Add to GoodreadsIt’s been five years since Emma Cochran endured the worst possible tragedy—the sudden, unexpected death of her four-year-old son. The emotional trauma tore her marriage apart, but now her divorce is final and she wants to begin again. She’s found happiness at last with her fiancé, Luke, who is eager to start a family with her.On the other side of the country, single mother Bev Hutchinson watches helplessly as her five-year-old daughter Louise drowns in a high-profile boating accident. Miraculously, Louise is brought back to life and claims she went to heaven. The news causes a media frenzy surrounding the little girl, and Bev does everything she can to shield herself and her daughter from the relentless swarming of the press.Lives collide when Emma becomes obsessed with the story of the child, thousands of miles away, who drowned and went to heaven. She wants to connect with the mother, but Emma’s fiancé is against the idea because he wants her to let go of her grief and move on.
An amazing read. The story builds and builds and then suddenly there is a twist and a turn and it all comes together.- Zena, Goodreads ReviewerEvery book in the Color of Heaven series opens my heart and mind to new possibilities in life. With each story I cry and feel alive. Color of a Silver Lining encourages you to see love here on earth and stretch your mind to believe in the connection of spirit. A truly beautifully written novel that inspires hope; even after tragedy.- Karen Forrest, Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now. Grab your copy today.Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Google PlayAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at The Color of a Silver Lining. Read an excerpt from the book.Chapter 10It had been two full days, and the reporters were still outside my house.Louise and I took cover indoors. I’d planned to keep her home from school anyway for a full week after the accident, and I’d asked for sick days at the hospital. Thankfully we had a private fully-fenced backyard with tall trees, so we were able to go outside with Leo and get some fresh air in a safe place with no cameras pointed at us.One good thing came from our self-imposed lockdown: We had plenty of time to get creative with crayons. Over the course of two days, Louise drew dozens of pictures of her visit to heaven, and I tacked each one to the wall outside her bedroom.To a stranger, they might have looked like any other drawings by a five-year old because they were images of colorful rainbows and yellow suns, trees and tall buildings—just like what she’d described to me in the park. But to me, I saw something more.Each time she finished a new picture, she handed the page to me and said, “This isn’t as good as the real thing. I don’t think I can draw it.”“Would it help if you had something better than crayons?” I asked, encouraging her to continue. “What about paint?”“That would be good.”“Let’s go to the art store tomorrow,” I suggested.In the meantime, she drew hearts everywhere to surround herself and her grandfather, who held her hand wherever they were—in the sky above the clouds or in an orchard with sunlight filtering through pink apple blossoms or rabbits in the tall grass. I could almost hear the sound of insects buzzing, grass swishing against my legs…And she always drew a mustache on her grandfather.By the end of the second day, the entire hallway was papered with Louise’s colorful crayon illustrations, but now she was painting with oils on canvas—using an easel I’d purchased at the art store.I spent a lot of time in the hallway, studying her creations, which she produced at an alarming rate. She drew birds and trees and meadows with colorful wildflowers and sparkling drops of dew. Oceans with turquoise water, dolphins and seagulls. Mountains with white, snow-capped peaks. Sunsets with spectacular clouds and silver linings.On the third day, when I woke at six am to the sound of rain pelting against my window, I donned my bathrobe, went to the living room and peered through the slats in the blinds. To my relief, the street in front of my house was deserted. The reporters and news vans had departed.Knowing my sister was an early riser on school days, I called her. She told me to turn on the television because it appeared we were no longer the top news story on every station. We’d been bumped aside by an earthquake in California the night before. I wasn’t happy about the devastation, of course, but I was thankful to have our privacy back.GiveawayWIN $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD
Contest runs from June 12 - 18, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Julianne MacLean
Julianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author who has sold more than 1.3 million books in North America, and her novels have also been translated into many foreign languages. She has written twenty historical romance novels, including the bestselling Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin's Press and her popular Pembroke Palace Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her 2011 release The Color of Heaven was a USA Today bestseller. Please visit her website for more information. http://www.juliannemaclean.com.Official website: http://www.juliannemaclean.com/To receive regular updates from the author, join Julianne MacLean's newsletter.Connect with Julianne MacLean on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | BookBub
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Julianne MacLeanSometimes, moving on isn’t the right choice when miracles are leading you back to your past — toward something, or someone, who was your destiny all along.
THE COLOR OF A SILVER LININGJulianne MacLeanSeries: The Color of Heaven Series Book 13Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Publication Date: June 12, 2017Add to GoodreadsIt’s been five years since Emma Cochran endured the worst possible tragedy—the sudden, unexpected death of her four-year-old son. The emotional trauma tore her marriage apart, but now her divorce is final and she wants to begin again. She’s found happiness at last with her fiancé, Luke, who is eager to start a family with her.On the other side of the country, single mother Bev Hutchinson watches helplessly as her five-year-old daughter Louise drowns in a high-profile boating accident. Miraculously, Louise is brought back to life and claims she went to heaven. The news causes a media frenzy surrounding the little girl, and Bev does everything she can to shield herself and her daughter from the relentless swarming of the press.Lives collide when Emma becomes obsessed with the story of the child, thousands of miles away, who drowned and went to heaven. She wants to connect with the mother, but Emma’s fiancé is against the idea because he wants her to let go of her grief and move on.
An amazing read. The story builds and builds and then suddenly there is a twist and a turn and it all comes together.- Zena, Goodreads ReviewerEvery book in the Color of Heaven series opens my heart and mind to new possibilities in life. With each story I cry and feel alive. Color of a Silver Lining encourages you to see love here on earth and stretch your mind to believe in the connection of spirit. A truly beautifully written novel that inspires hope; even after tragedy.- Karen Forrest, Goodreads ReviewerPurchase LinksAvailable now. Grab your copy today.Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Google PlayAn Excerpt from the BookTake an inside look at The Color of a Silver Lining. Read an excerpt from the book.Chapter 10It had been two full days, and the reporters were still outside my house.Louise and I took cover indoors. I’d planned to keep her home from school anyway for a full week after the accident, and I’d asked for sick days at the hospital. Thankfully we had a private fully-fenced backyard with tall trees, so we were able to go outside with Leo and get some fresh air in a safe place with no cameras pointed at us.One good thing came from our self-imposed lockdown: We had plenty of time to get creative with crayons. Over the course of two days, Louise drew dozens of pictures of her visit to heaven, and I tacked each one to the wall outside her bedroom.To a stranger, they might have looked like any other drawings by a five-year old because they were images of colorful rainbows and yellow suns, trees and tall buildings—just like what she’d described to me in the park. But to me, I saw something more.Each time she finished a new picture, she handed the page to me and said, “This isn’t as good as the real thing. I don’t think I can draw it.”“Would it help if you had something better than crayons?” I asked, encouraging her to continue. “What about paint?”“That would be good.”“Let’s go to the art store tomorrow,” I suggested.In the meantime, she drew hearts everywhere to surround herself and her grandfather, who held her hand wherever they were—in the sky above the clouds or in an orchard with sunlight filtering through pink apple blossoms or rabbits in the tall grass. I could almost hear the sound of insects buzzing, grass swishing against my legs…And she always drew a mustache on her grandfather.By the end of the second day, the entire hallway was papered with Louise’s colorful crayon illustrations, but now she was painting with oils on canvas—using an easel I’d purchased at the art store.I spent a lot of time in the hallway, studying her creations, which she produced at an alarming rate. She drew birds and trees and meadows with colorful wildflowers and sparkling drops of dew. Oceans with turquoise water, dolphins and seagulls. Mountains with white, snow-capped peaks. Sunsets with spectacular clouds and silver linings.On the third day, when I woke at six am to the sound of rain pelting against my window, I donned my bathrobe, went to the living room and peered through the slats in the blinds. To my relief, the street in front of my house was deserted. The reporters and news vans had departed.Knowing my sister was an early riser on school days, I called her. She told me to turn on the television because it appeared we were no longer the top news story on every station. We’d been bumped aside by an earthquake in California the night before. I wasn’t happy about the devastation, of course, but I was thankful to have our privacy back.GiveawayWIN $25 AMAZON GIFT CARDContest runs from June 12 - 18, 2017.a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout Julianne MacLeanJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author who has sold more than 1.3 million books in North America, and her novels have also been translated into many foreign languages. She has written twenty historical romance novels, including the bestselling Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin's Press and her popular Pembroke Palace Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her 2011 release The Color of Heaven was a USA Today bestseller. Please visit her website for more information. http://www.juliannemaclean.com.Official website: http://www.juliannemaclean.com/To receive regular updates from the author, join Julianne MacLean's newsletter.Connect with Julianne MacLean on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | BookBub
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