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Six Sentence Sunday Wife by Wednesday

This little snippet if from Wife by Wednesday... my newest contemporary romance release.
In this scene Blake and Samantha are discussing the pro's and con's about having an affair.

"I've never embarked on an affair with an end date in mind."
"Neither have I." As he spoke, he moved closer, his hand coming to rest on the counter beside her.
"Right! Then why is it your relationships never last longer than six to nine months."
"Coincidence."
"Liar."
His eyes widened in fake horror. "You wound me."
"It would take more than that to wound you."
 
Sizzling Hot Book Reviews ~ 5 Stars Manic Readers ~ 4 1/2 Stars The Romance Studios ~ 4 1/2 Stars
 
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Another great review for Wife by Wednesday

The Romance Studio gave Wife by Wednesday 4 1/5 hearts.
Here is what they had to say...
Wife by Wednesday is a very catchy title, and one of the many reasons I had to read this book. Besides, it's by this incredible author whose books I happen to have all of. The plot was fantastic, and I really enjoyed the opening line because it captivated my attention and had me wanting to know more. The dialogue was great, and I really liked the secondary characters, such as Blake's sister and his best friend, Carter. Hopefully those two get a story of their own, or they end up together. The sex scenes were perfect, and suited the story, although Samantha said she was never going to be involved with Blake in that way when they first agreed to marry. What I really enjoyed about Samantha was her willingness to accept Blake's proposal, because it benefited those she cared about. Since no one is more important to her than her sister. While with Blake, I liked that he pushed Samantha out of her comfort zone, making her realise that they were good together. Overall, this was a great story that I hope is the start of a new series for this author of whose stories I hope to read more of in the future.


Available on Kindle and Smashwords...
Coming to Barnes & Noble soon.

Interview at WereVamp Romance

I'm over at WereVamp Romance today... Check it out.

Random Muse

I joined a highly talented group of authors today over at Blame it on the Muse.

So come on over and wave. http://blameitonthemuse.com/?p=4675

Release Day for Wife by Wednesday

It's party time~  Wife by Wednesday, my first completely contemporary romance is here!
I cannot wait to hear what everyone thinks about Blake and Sam's ten million dollar romance.

Here is a quick blurb, in case you've forgotten:

Blake Harrison:
Rich, titled, and charming… And in need of a wife by Wednesday so he turns to Sam Elliot who isn't the business man he expected. Instead, Blake is faced with Samantha Elliot, engaging and spunky with a voice men call 900 numbers to hear.
Samantha Elliot:Owner of Alliance, her matchmaking firm, and not on the marital menu... That is until Blake offers her ten million dollars for a one-year contract. All she needs to do is keep her attraction to her husband to herself and avoid his bed. But Blake's toe-curling kisses and charm prove too difficult to combat. Now she needs to protect her heart so she can walk away when their mercenary life together is over.
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Life is a first draft: FRIDAY FIRSTS with Catherine Bybee

Life is a first draft: FRIDAY FIRSTS with Catherine Bybee: First five sentences of... Wife By Wednesday "I need a wife, Carter, and I needed her yesterday." Riding in the back of the town car en...

Going on tour

I'm going on tour! A book tour that is with Sizziling Hot Book Reviews. Wife by Wednesday will be here October 5th and I will be jumping from one blog to another to tell the world about Blake and Samantha.

October 4th I'll be at Clare Revell's blog for my first interview. As my schedule fills, I'll post the tour dates and links here.

Where is Catherine today?

I'm being interviewed today over at Nocturnal Readings. We're yakking about Soul Mate, writing and whatever comes up.
Come on over and wave.
http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.com/2011/09/author-interview-catherine-bybee.html 

What makes a writer smile...

As a writer, one of the biggest thrills, for me on any account, is when someone is interested in your writing enough to want to meet you. My fist book signing in May of 2010 arguably was full of people I knew, friends in support of my passion, acquaintances who heard through the PTA gossip chain that I was a published author, and a few complete strangers. I was jazzed beyond jazzed at the faces who came that day and asked me to sign their books. Wow, me... someone though I'd done something interesting enough that they wanted a tiny piece of me.

I've done a couple more signings since May of last year. Each one I met many people I've talked with online. Twitter, Facebook and many online forums affords us all the ability to connect. Up until recently an author couldn't sign your book unless she/he sent you a copy of said book, sent a bookplate, or met you at a signing.

Not anymore. Kindlegraph has made it possible for authors to personalize their books for each reader. And all the reader has to do is click a few buttons online to request an authorgraph. For those of us who love our e-readers, this is a huge step. Most of my readers own a Kindle so this feature is perfect. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before Barnes & Noble has their own version of Kindlegraph, so don't worry... we're getting there.

So, here is how it works. Follow this link ~ http://kindlegraph.com/authors/catherinebybee
And it will direct you right to my kindlegraph page. You have to sign in with your twitter account, then simply let me know which book you'd like me to sign. Then like magic, I can personalize your copy of my book.
Easy Squeezy.

So, all you Kindle lovers, go forth and let your favorite authors know you care and ask for a kindlegraph from them. It will make their day.

Reviews of Soul Mate are in!

For those of you who don't know, Soul Mate has the unique twist of having a female werewolf leading the story. This picture inspired the novella ~ Nice huh?

Anyway, here are what the reviewers are saying about Soul Mate. Which BTW has reached the bestseller lists on Bookstrand, ARe, Fictionwise and Amazon under Anthology's.

Coffee Time Romance 4 Cups ~ Soul Mate is a great read! I enjoyed Ms. Bybee's approach, having the female shifting forms instead of the male. I also enjoyed the history behind her shifting abilities. The details were explained well and the story was easily believable. The characters were well written, and I liked their interaction with each other, as well as their inner thoughts, especially those of Kari. This book is one you will definitely not want to pass up.

RT Book Reviews ~ The writing is very well done and the dialogue realistic...

Sensual Reads 4.5 Stars ~ Catherine Bybee knows how to weave a tale of mystery and adventure flawlessly with a love story.  The passion between Nick and Kari is undeniable...

Download your copy of Soul Mate today~

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