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November 9, 2020
The Turk-tacular Turkey Town Trotters take on Thanksgiving: Or, let’s feed the hungry together!
Hello, friends! This week I need your help. You see, I’ve decided to sign up for Sacramento’s annual Run to Feed the Hungry, which has gone virtual due to Covid (meaning: you can run a 5 or 10K anywhere in the world, whenever you like, then you email the organizers your time). This will be my very first official 5K, running outside and keeping time, so I’m super excited.
So, why do I need your help? Because I want to help raise money to feed the hungry in my community, and my audacious group goal is $500.
Any amount helps! Even a $1 donation can feed a family FIVE meals. How amazing is that?
If you’ve got a little cash to spare, please consider donating to this worthy cause. 100% of all funds raised go directly to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. As a result of this event’s fundraising success, SFBFS offers services free of charge to families in need in our community all year long. And, of course, all donations are 100% tax deductible!
To Donate Any Amount: My group is called the Turk-tacular Turkey Town Trotters, and all you need to do is click the link. (Bob’s Burgers fans will note that I borrowed this name from one of the show’s Thanksgiving episodes, as I was channeling my inner Linda Belcher — pictured in the screenshot above as she gets ready to head to the top of the pecking order in “Dawn of the Peck.”)
Thank you for your generosity, and if you’d like to join our Turk-tacular team to help us in our fundraising goals, please feel free to add yourself when signing up for this fun virtual event!
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October 30, 2020
Happy Halloween! Let’s get spooky with a new #giveaway
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. For one thing, who doesn’t love free candy? Equally importantly, black is my favorite color. And, like all good things that come in threes, I do love a good witch story (or a bad witch story, for that matter!).
Combining my three favorite things, I decided to hold a Halloween giveaway featuring three fun prizes.
Prize #1:
A Wednesday Addams face mask + scrunchie combo, to show off your love of all things black and mysterious.
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Prize #2:
An 8-pack of mixed Kruffles from Sacramento candy maker, Kobasic’s.
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Prize #3:
A limited edition “Witches Brew” scented candle by Sacramento candlemaker, The Black Phoebe.
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If you, too, are a Halloween aficionado, then please partake in my giveaway–—and tell a Halloween-loving friend! I’ll be randomly selecting winners for each prize on November 1st (contest officially closes at midnight on November 1st), so be sure to enter for your shot at winning one of these spooky items.
To Enter:
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October 21, 2020
Lovers, Players Seducer-The Revenge by JA Jackson
Last time, in J. A. Jackson’s steamy, romantic thriller Lovers, Players and The Seducer, the storm came… and went. Back then, Nicholas La Cour played a very dangerous game of cat and mouse; one in which he involved his childhood friends, Kienan Egan and Quinn Rolandis. Even worse, he put his own sister, Lacey La Cour, right in the middle of that storm. Everyone got swept away in the torrent of greed, lust and ruthless ambition. All except two ratchet lovers… Discover as one ratchet lover determined to put the past behind her, believes she’s found true love only to be catapulted into an intriguing world that threatens her life and may shatter her heart. Another storm is coming, but will the two ratchet lovers survive it?
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Excerpt from the book
Quinn stood on the pier at Fisherman’s Wharf hid among the throngs of people and watched as the young mother smoothed the windblown hair of her child as she watched the magic act being performed.
He knew why he’d come back to California. The woman talking lovingly to the child was the only person in the whole world that he trusted and the only woman that he’d ever loved. He and the woman had grown up together with no idea that they were brother and sister.
Quinn swallowed hard and let his gaze travel to the man standing beside her. His old friend, Kienan Egan. His eyes captured a tall, lean tamer lion with diehard toughness watching lovingly over his pride. At the sight of the smile Kienan gave the smiling child securely held in his arms, Quinn envied him. Kienan was a proud, happy, married man. A father with his whole world within his reach.
All at once the little girl let out a spontaneous peal of laughter amused at the antics of the magician performing in front of her.
As if on cue Lacey Egan’s head reared up astute as if her womanly instincts were on high alert. Her gaze scanned the crowd on the pier. All at once her gaze turned transfixed and powerful as she honed in on a man.
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About the Author
J.A. Jackson is the pseudonym for an author who loves to write deliciously sultry adult romantic, suspenseful, entertaining novels with a unique twist. She lives in an enchanted little house she calls home in the Northern California foothills. Her love for cooking and writing come from her Southern roots of Louisiana and Arkansas. She is a member of South Bay Writers Association, Yosemite Romance Writers and Romance Writers of America (RWA).
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The Giveaway
J. A. Jackson will be awarding a $15 Amazon or Barnes & Noble giftcard and 10 Kindle copy of Lovers, Players, Seducers Book III: The Betrayal of Nicholas LaCour to randomly drawn winners via Rafflecopter during the tour. Click below for your chance to win!
October 14, 2020
Happy Birthday to me, and a gift for you!
Let’s face it: 2020 has been a shit show so far. But today is a special day. A happy day. It’s my birthday!
Today is my birthday, and since I’m turning 42 and gaining all the accumulated wisdom of the ages that accompanies this most sacred number (you know, about life, the universe, and everything, as foretold by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy?), I’ve decided to hold a special giveaway just for my email subscribers.
You are one of my newsletter subscribers, aren’t you?
No?
What the heck are you waiting for?
This is a giveaway that’s not to be missed!
Seriously, I give away a lot of awesome prizes to my newsletter subscribers (including, but not limited to: books, jewelry, handmade soap, beeswax candles, local delicacies, candy, stationery… and the list goes on), but this one is going to take the cake.
The birthday cake!
No, I’m not going to be mailing you any birthday cake. (Whomp whomp, I know.)
But really, you won’t want to miss this one. So why not subscribe to my mailing list and see what the prize is?
Just click here, or fill out the form below and you’ll be all set!
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October 12, 2020
Warm up with Fall Romance
Fall is upon us, and that means cooler temperatures, falling leaves, hot beverages, and reading lots of romance! Here are a few books I’m recommending this week, with heat levels ranging from sweet to steamy.
Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café by Kris Bock
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Who doesn’t love a good cat café crush (with coffee)? Plus, if you like this one there are two more in the “Furrever Friends” series!
Coffee on Waihi Beach by Enni Amanda
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Are you sensing a theme? Coffee is my weakness. A man who can bring me coffee at the beach is obviously a man worth keeping around!
Love Nuts by Kaylee MacKinsley
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Got a bit of travel fever? Check out this kooky air travel rom-com for a little fun in the friendly skies.
One Night Forever by Amy C. Beckinsale
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Switching gears away from the cozy and the kooky, why not give this contemporary one-night stand romance a try? UK author Amy C. Beckinsale’s debut novel features a mysterious businessman who just might change working-girl Megan’s life forever.
Sacramento Love by Laura Roberts
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And, of course, don’t forget to download your copy of Sacramento Love for 26 meet-cutes in the Capital City!
Want even MORE romance?
Be sure to check out the Romance Book Fair and October Fall in Love With Romance book sales on now at StoryOrigin for even more love stories to warm your heart. And sign up for my mailing list so you never miss a new release, 99¢ sale, giveaway or reading recommendation!
October 9, 2020
Friday Fun: Enjoy a steamy audio read from Chanel Ivy
This week two of my books, Sacramento Love and Montreal Mischief, are featured on Chanel Ivy’s Steamy Romance Reads Podcast! Both books are excerpted on Episode 11, so you can get a bit of audio stimulation by listening in.
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Also featured on this episode: Between Love and Murder by Chris Bedell.
You can find the podcast on Spotify, RadioPublic, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast and Breaker. And did I mention it’s FREE?
So what are you waiting for? Tune in tonight while you’re home again, wishing you were out and about, getting into a bit of mischief in Sacramento, Montreal, or anywhere else in the world.
October 7, 2020
Get ready for Halloween! Enter the “If The Broom Fits” #giveaway from Sarah Sutton
Halloween really is the worst.
Blaire’s got to be the only person on the planet who hates Halloween. At least the only person in her small town, which practically worships the holiday. Ugh. And it doesn’t help that her super-hot ex-boyfriend, Lucas, is determined to convince her otherwise by making her take part in “festive activities.” Apparently carving pumpkins and watching scary movies is going to magically change her mind about the holiday? Yeah, right.
But Blaire has never told anyone the truth of why she hates Halloween or the truth about why she broke up with Lucas. She’s definitely never told anyone about how much she second-guesses that decision. Being around him is so much harder than she thought, especially when it looks like he’s starting to move on.
And when she gets a letter in the mail from someone who broke her heart, can Blaire overcome the negativity drowning her? Or will her bitterness and secrets push everyone she loves away?
With scary movies and pumpkin spice, If the Broom Fits is a sweet and heartfelt autumn romance that will put you in the spirit of Halloween.
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About the Author
Sarah Sutton is a YA Romance author, bringing you stories about teenagers falling in love (sometimes with magic). She spends her days dreaming up ideas with her two adorable puppies by her side being cheerleaders (and mega distractions). Connect with Sarah on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Goodreads, or her website, Sarah-Sutton.com.
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Sarah is offering a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Click here to enter via Rafflecopter, or use the widget below.
September 28, 2020
Embrace Sacramento Love with a Sacramento Prize Pack of goodies
Have you heard about my Sacramento Prize Pack? To help celebrate my release of Sacramento Love, I’ve put together an awesome prize pack featuring a variety of local goodies. But what are these goodies, and why did I want to include them in my prize pack? Great questions!
Today’s spotlight is on Kitchen Witch Apothecary: soaps, salves and sundries handcrafted in Northern California. I found Jillian’s store on Etsy while I was searching for local soap makers. She makes beautiful handmade soaps like this Fool’s Gold variety, which features sweet orange and peppermint essential oils, as well as many varieties of soap, laundry soap and assorted skincare offerings.
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Why handmade soap? I was drawn to the Fool’s Gold variety specifically because several of the stories in my book feature references to the California Gold Rush and its modern equivalent: Bitcoin mining.
Jillian also makes tons of other varieties of soap, as well as laundry soap and assorted skincare offerings. Check out Kitchen Witch online at etsy.com/shop/KitchenWitchCoStore and follow them on Instagram @kitchenwitch.co to learn more. And be sure to enter for your chance to win a bar of Fool’s Gold soap in my Sacramento Prize Pack! 
September 21, 2020
Enter to win my Sacramento Prize Pack, featuring golden goodies
Have you heard about my Sacramento Prize Pack? To help celebrate my release of Sacramento Love, I’ve put together an awesome prize pack featuring a variety of local goodies. But what are these goodies, and why did I want to include them in my prize pack? Great questions!
Today’s spotlight is on Zamera Textiles, a family operation based in Antelope, CA that makes handmade products from 100% natural fiber materials. I found them on Etsy, searching for local candle makers; they create beautiful beeswax candles that will burn for up to 10 hours. They also make scrub caps, custom face masks, cotton bags, baby toys and more.
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Why beeswax candles? Their seductive golden color represents several of the stories in my book that touch on the California Gold Rush and its modern day equivalent: Bitcoin trading.
Check out Zamera Textiles online at etsy.com/shop/ZameraTextiles and follow them on Instagram @zameratextiles to learn more. And be sure to enter for your chance to win a beehive candle in my Sacramento Prize Pack! 
September 19, 2020
Sultry Saturdays: Machiavellian by Bella Di Corte
Machiavellian is the first of three books set in the savage world of the Gangsters of New York series.
I hungered to be seen.
There were three things I knew about Capo Macchiavello:
He was gorgeous.
He was reclusive.
He was considered one of New York’s most savage animals.
And he wanted me as his wife. A simple arrangement – you do for me, I do for you. Nothing owed, no expectations. Except for one: never leave.
Life was never that simple, though. By the age of twenty-one, I was parentless, jobless, and homeless, and I had come to learn the hard way that nothing was ever free. Even kindness comes with strings.
Capo might’ve been the only man to ever see me, but I had made a vow to myself: I would never owe anyone anything. Most of all, the man I called boss.
I killed to stay hidden.
Mariposa Flores thought she owed nothing to no one, but she owed everything… to me, the ghost the world had once called The Machiavellian Prince of New York.
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About the Author
Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.
Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three crazy dogs.
Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to email her at belladicorte@gmail.com if you’d like to reach out.
You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads, Pinterest, BookBub, Spotify and her website, belladicorte.com.
Giveaway
Enter Bella’s giveaway on Rafflecopter here!
