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July 29, 2019
BROOKS FAMILY SERIES BLOG TOUR & BOOKSTAGRAM TOUR!

Last night I conducted a virtual book chat on my fan page for Wild Thoughts. It was interesting reading the answers to the questions I posed, and I also answered questions from readers. I will be doing the same thing for the most recent release in the series, Two Nights in Paris. You can RSVP for that one here.
Today kicks off my virtual book tour to promote the Brooks Family series! And of course, I'm having a pretty cool giveaway (see below). Currently, there are five books in the series with one more on the way. If you haven't started the series, what are you waiting for? A Passionate Love (Book 1) is only 99 cents for a limited time. Then you can dive into the other stories.
SWEET. SENSUAL. PASSIONATE. ROMANCE.
A PASSIONATE LOVE
Simone Brooks and Cameron Bennett should not be together. She’s a wealthy socialite looking for a suitable husband. A man with the right pedigree and an economic status that matches her own. He’s part owner of the hottest nightclub in Atlanta with his siblings. Someone who loves cooking, the outdoors, and women, not necessarily in that order.
After one night together, their sizzling chemistry makes it difficult to stay away. Then comes the hard part—navigating their differences to salvage a relationship that, while it may be imperfect, overflows with love and passion.
This book was previously part of The Bennett Triplets series.
For a LIMITED TIME, get A PASSIONATE LOVE for only 99¢!
PASSION REKINDLED
As far as Sylvie Johnson is concerned, her ex-husband used her and left her and she cannot stand the sight of him. Fifteen years after their divorce, her feelings haven’t changed. She wants nothing to do with him—no matter what her beating heart suggests.
Oscar Brooks has always assumed that his ex-wife hates him, but after an unplanned kiss, he’s not so sure. Why does she always have such a hostile response to his presence? Is it love, or is it hate? He’s determined to find out.
This is a short story.
DO OVER
She’s devoted to her daughters.
Years ago, when her cheating husband left, Ella Brooks realized how much she’d changed and wasn’t sure how to get back to the woman she used to be. When she meets Tyrone Evers, the last thing she’s looking for is another relationship, but it turns out that the police detective is just too tempting to resist.
He’s devoted to his job.
Tyrone meets Ella when he’s investigating a break-in at her home, but ends up paying more attention to the wealthy socialite’s case, and her, than normal. After his wife cheated on him, he’s not looking for romance, he’s not looking for commitment, and he’s definitely not looking for love. But you don’t have to be looking for any of those things for them to find you.
And when life gives you a second chance, do you take it or run for cover?
WILD THOUGHTS
He's an introvert. She's an extrovert.
He's celibate. She's...not.
What could possibly go wrong?
It started with a little white lie...
Lindsay Winthrop's weekly podcast on sex and dating has garnered thousands of listeners across the country, thanks to experience with a loving fiancé she's been with for years. Except, her husband-to-be doesn't exist, and now she's in a bind. With a book deal on the line, she has to find a man fast, and Malik Brooks might be just the man she's looking for.
If he knows what's good for him, he'll stay away from her...
A few years ago Malik gave up sex and now works hard as a metal sculptor. In doing so, he's created enough pieces to fill a gallery, and his vow of celibacy has kept him focused. When a major deal falls through, Lindsay makes him an offer he can't refuse, and all he has to do is pretend to be her fiancé. Sounds easy at first, but after one kiss, he wants more. Then things really get interesting.
TWO NIGHTS IN PARIS
Two nights. One undeniable attraction.
To prove to his mother that he can be responsible, Stephan Brooks takes a job at her firm and promises to be a better son. But one glimpse of Roselle Parker, her up-and-coming protégé, and all his good intentions disappear. All he has to do is conduct himself in a professional manner, but a trip to Paris with Roselle proves too big of a temptation.
Roselle knows Stephan Brooks is nothing but trouble. She’s heard the stories, and her brief contact with him confirms they’re all true. But two nights in Paris and her inhibitions crumble beneath his seductive touch. They plan to leave what happened in Paris, in Paris. But the best-laid plans often go awry.
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ABOUT DELANEY DIAMONDDelaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sweet, sensual, passionate romance novels, born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She reads romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When she’s not busy reading or writing, she’s in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. To get sneak peeks, notices of sale prices, and find out about new releases, visit her website and join her mailing list. Enjoy free reads and the first chapter of all her novels at www.delaneydiamond.com.
Published on July 29, 2019 04:00
July 19, 2019
What's Next? An Author Collaboration!
I'm doing another author collaboration and I'm so excited! This time it's the Unparalleled Love series with Stephanie Nicole Norris and Sharon C. Cooper. The series is about three friends from college who temporarily move in together in the Atlanta area and end up falling madly in love with swoon-worthy heroes (of course!).
The books will only be available on Amazon, and we don't have pre-order links yet, but make sure you mark your calendar for the release date, September 5.
Meet Janice, Jada, and Soul
Three friends. A matter of the heart. Desire, uninhibited.
HEROINE: Janice is 36 years old, a Spelman graduate who's loyal to her friends, and wears funky glasses and colorful clothes to match her vibrant red hair.
HERO: Nathan is easy-going and always with a ready smile, responsible and dresses conservatively.
TENTATIVE BLURB (subject to change): Co-workers Nathan Crenshaw and Janice Livingston once had a passionate relationship that went up in flames and created a strained environment at their place of employment. Since then Janice has tried to move on. Unfortunately, they have to work together, and unfortunately, she’s still very attracted to Nathan.
Nathan can’t forget his connection with Janice—a connection he hasn’t experienced with any other woman. After an earth-shattering kiss rekindles their flame, will these two finally get it right—or will they end up even worse off than they were before?
SHARON C. COOPER, is a romance-a-holic - loving anything that involves romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life. Sharon writes contemporary romance, as well as romantic suspense and enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She’s been nominated for numerous awards and is the recipient of an Emma Award for Romantic Suspense of the Year 2015 (Truth or Consequences), Emma Award - Interracial Romance of the Year 2015 (All You’ll Ever Need), BRAB-Breakout Author of the Year 2014, and BRAB - Book Wifey of the Year 2018 (Vindicated). When Sharon is not writing or working, she’s hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, visit www.sharoncooper.net.
STEPHANIE NICOLE NORRIS penned her first novel Trouble In Paradise and self-published it in 2012. Her debut novel turned into a four book series packed with romance, drama, and suspense. She went on to pen grin-inducing romance and to her pleasure was awarded BRAB's Best Book Cover of 2018 and has been nominated for several other's including, 'BRAB's 2018 Rochelle Alers Best Series Award for the Falling for a Rose Series. 'BRAB's Donna Hill Breakout Author Award 2018, as well as Girl Have You Read's Favorite Romance of 2019 for With Your Permission. As a prolific writer, Stephanie's catalog continues to grow. Her books can be found on Amazon as well as www.stephanienicolenorris.com. Currently, Stephanie resides in Tennessee with her husband and four-year-old son.
The books will only be available on Amazon, and we don't have pre-order links yet, but make sure you mark your calendar for the release date, September 5.
Meet Janice, Jada, and Soul
Three friends. A matter of the heart. Desire, uninhibited.

HERO: Nathan is easy-going and always with a ready smile, responsible and dresses conservatively.
TENTATIVE BLURB (subject to change): Co-workers Nathan Crenshaw and Janice Livingston once had a passionate relationship that went up in flames and created a strained environment at their place of employment. Since then Janice has tried to move on. Unfortunately, they have to work together, and unfortunately, she’s still very attracted to Nathan.
Nathan can’t forget his connection with Janice—a connection he hasn’t experienced with any other woman. After an earth-shattering kiss rekindles their flame, will these two finally get it right—or will they end up even worse off than they were before?


Published on July 19, 2019 04:00
June 24, 2019
My Interview on The Hive Podcast!
I make no secret of the fact that I don't like doing live interviews. In fact, the last one I did was in September of last year, when I did a five-minute interview as the Author of the Week with Kimberly Kaye of WFKX 96Kix in Tennessee. Still, I agreed to do The Hive interview because the host, Tia Kelly is a friend of mine, and frankly, she twisted my arm. (Just kidding. She didn't.)
I had a great time talking about my books, possible future releases, and my latest, Two Nights in Paris! Author Lucy Eden did an ah-mazing job reading the first two chapters to take you inside the book and introduce you to the characters. Listen in the car, during your commute, or whenever. Just make sure you listen and then subscribe to this weekly podcast, created specifically to promote books that contain a main character who is a person of color. And it's conveniently available on Spotify, Google Play, or Apple.
Two Nights in Paris, Book 5
Two nights. One undeniable attraction.
To prove to his mother that he can be responsible, Stephan Brooks takes a job at her firm and promises to be a better son. But one glimpse of Roselle Parker, her up-and-coming protege, and all his good intentions disappear. All he has to do is conduct himself in a professional manner, but a trip to Paris with Roselle proves too big of a temptation.
Roselle knows Stephan Brooks is nothing but trouble. She’s heard the stories and and her brief contact with him confirms they’re all true. But two nights in Paris, and her inhibitions crumble beneath his seductive touch. They plan to leave what happened in Paris, in Paris. But the best laid plans often go awry.
Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Google Play | Kobo | Amazon.ca | Amazon.uk
What readers are saying about Two Nights in Paris
Love this family. Stephan (my new book boo) is a rich, spoiled playboy who falls for Roselle, a very sweet girl with a troubled past. Loved their story.
I read this book in one day!! I didn't want it to end.
STEPHAN, STEPHAN, STEPHAN OMG I love him and his character. That is one hell of a man.
This book was so, so good!!! I couldn't get enough of Stephan and Roselle! Their chemistry, their fire, ooooh weeeee! This is a must read!
I had a great time talking about my books, possible future releases, and my latest, Two Nights in Paris! Author Lucy Eden did an ah-mazing job reading the first two chapters to take you inside the book and introduce you to the characters. Listen in the car, during your commute, or whenever. Just make sure you listen and then subscribe to this weekly podcast, created specifically to promote books that contain a main character who is a person of color. And it's conveniently available on Spotify, Google Play, or Apple.




Two nights. One undeniable attraction.
To prove to his mother that he can be responsible, Stephan Brooks takes a job at her firm and promises to be a better son. But one glimpse of Roselle Parker, her up-and-coming protege, and all his good intentions disappear. All he has to do is conduct himself in a professional manner, but a trip to Paris with Roselle proves too big of a temptation.
Roselle knows Stephan Brooks is nothing but trouble. She’s heard the stories and and her brief contact with him confirms they’re all true. But two nights in Paris, and her inhibitions crumble beneath his seductive touch. They plan to leave what happened in Paris, in Paris. But the best laid plans often go awry.
Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Google Play | Kobo | Amazon.ca | Amazon.uk
What readers are saying about Two Nights in Paris
Love this family. Stephan (my new book boo) is a rich, spoiled playboy who falls for Roselle, a very sweet girl with a troubled past. Loved their story.
I read this book in one day!! I didn't want it to end.
STEPHAN, STEPHAN, STEPHAN OMG I love him and his character. That is one hell of a man.
This book was so, so good!!! I couldn't get enough of Stephan and Roselle! Their chemistry, their fire, ooooh weeeee! This is a must read!
Published on June 24, 2019 09:00
March 19, 2019
#Giveaway: Endgame Trilogy by Tiye Love

Tiye Love is having a book blitz to celebrate the release her trilogy, the Endgame Trilogy: Endgame, Game Time, and Game Changer. Are you ready to learn more? Read on.
Published on March 19, 2019 05:00
February 21, 2019
#Giveaway: Southern Seduction Series by S. Taylor

S. Taylor is having a book blitz to celebrate the release of the first two novels in her Southern Seduction series: Honeydew and I'm Yours. Are you ready for the hotness?
Published on February 21, 2019 04:30
January 7, 2019
New Year Giveaway! Co-Sponsored by Author Reese Ryan
Do you like friends to lovers romance? Well, I have a treat for you! Reese Ryan and I have put our heads together to promote our friends to lovers romance novels with an awesome contest for readers.
My book is Just Friends, currently part of the Johnson Family series 3-book box set. Hers is an interracial romance titled His Until Midnight. Before I tell you anymore about her book and give you the details about the contest, learn more about Reese in the interview below.

What was the first job you ever had?
I had a paid summer writing internship during high school, which I completely forgot about until this question. LOL.
What are you currently reading and enjoying?
I just finished RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon, which I absolutely adored. And I’m currently reading Tikka Chance on Me by Suleikha Snyder.
Favorite romantic movie(s)?
There are many. Pretty Woman, Brown Sugar, Hitch. The Wedding Planner, Wedding Date, My Best Friend’s Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Notice a theme? ;-)
If you could only eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Salmon is one of the few foods I love enough to eat every day.
Is there anything you want to do this year that you’ve never done before?
Yes. The idea for a romantic thriller series has been brewing in my head for the past five years or so. In 2019, I hope to finally plot the entire series and complete Book One.
His Until Midnight is a friends-to-lovers story. What makes Tessa and Ryan’s friendship so special?
What I enjoy about writing friends-to-lovers stories is that the couple already has an established relationship and shared history to pull from. Tessa and Ryan have been best friends since they were very young children, plus they’re next door neighbors. So they’re incredibly close. That warmth, familiarity and history is evident in their teasing banter. As is the subconscious flirtation that’s constantly going on between these two.
What was your favorite scene in His Until Midnight?
In this book, I don’t have a favorite single scene. I love the entire fantasy weekend that Tessa and Ryan spend together in Dallas. It’s sweet and romantic but also smoking hot. They know each other so well. Yet, in exploring this new aspect of their relationship, they’re both feeling vulnerable and unsure. Confession: I’ve read that section of the book five or six times and counting.
What are your writing goals for 2019?
The last few years, I’ve had a pretty ambitious writing schedule and 2019 is shaping up to be the same. I’ll be writing four books and at least one novella. I’m most excited about the April release of the next book in my Bourbon Brother series, writing the next books in my Bourbon Brothers series and an anthology with Brenda Jackson this summer.
Excerpt of His Until Midnight
“It’s time for the surprise you gents have been waiting for this evening. Fellas, please welcome our lone bachelorette, Miss Tessa Noble.”
Ryan pulled out his phone. He’d promised Tripp that he’d record his sister’s big debut.
There was a collective gasp in the room as Tessa stepped out onto the stage. Ryan moved away from the bar, so he could get a better view of his friend.
His jaw dropped, and his phone nearly clattered to the ground.
“Tess?” Ryan choked out the word, then silently cursed himself, realizing his stunned reaction would end up on the video. He snapped his gaping mouth shut as he watched her strut across the stage in a glamorous red pantsuit that seemed to be designed for the express purpose of highlighting her killer curves.
Damn, she’s fine.
He wasn’t an idiot. Nor was he blind. So he wasn’t oblivious to the fact that his best friend also happened to be an extremely beautiful woman. And despite her tomboy wardrobe, he was fully aware of the hot body buried beneath relaxed fit clothing. But today...those curves had come out to play.
As if she was a professional runway model, Tess pranced to the end of the stage in strappy, glittery heels, put one hand on her hip and cocked it to the side. She seemed buoyed by the crowd’s raucous reaction.
First there was the collective gasp, followed by a chorus of Oh my Gods. Now the crowd was whooping and shouting.
A slow grin spread across her lips, painted a deep, flirtatious shade of red that made him desperate to taste them. She turned and walked back toward where Rachel stood, revealing a large, heart-shaped cutout that exposed the warm brown skin of her open back. A large bow was tied behind her graceful neck.
Tessa Noble was one gift he’d give just about anything to unwrap.
She was incredibly sexy with a fiercely confident demeanor that only made him hunger for her more.
Ryan surveyed the crowd. He obviously wasn’t the only man in the room drooling over Tessa 2.0. He stared at the large group of men who were wide-eyed, slack-jawed and obviously titillated by the woman on stage.
Tessa’s concerns that no one would bid on her were obviously misplaced. There were even a couple of women who seemed to be drooling over her.
Ryan’s heart thudded. Suddenly, there wasn’t enough air in the tented, outdoor space. He grabbed his auction paddle and crept closer to the stage.
Rachel read Tessa’s bio aloud, as Alexis had done with the bachelors who’d gone before her. Tessa stood tall with her back arched and one hand on her hip. She held her head high as she scanned the room.
Was she looking for him?
Ryan’s cheeks flushed with heat. A dozen emotions percolated in his chest, like some strange, volatile mixture, as he studied his friend on stage. Initially, he wanted to rush the stage and drape his jacket over her shoulders. Block the other men’s lurid stares. Then there was his own guttural reaction to seeing Tess this way. He wanted to devour her. Kiss every inch of the warm, brown skin on her back. Glide his hands over her luscious bottom. Taste those pouty lips.
He swallowed hard, conscious of his rapid breathing. He hoped the video wasn’t picking that up, too.
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Giveaway!Visit Reese's book page (www.reeseryan.com/books) and my book page (www.delaneydiamond.com/books) and enter the name of one of our series and a title from that series in the form below for a chance to win! Or click here to open the form in your browser. 1st place: $25 winner's choice gift card (Amazon, B&N, iTunes, or Starbucks) and reader’s choice of an ebook from each of our backlists.2nd place: Reader's choice of an ebook from each of our backlists.Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international readers.Deadline to enter: January 13, 2019 at 11:59 PM ESTLoading... Author Bio
Reese Ryan, a panelist at the 2017 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and the 2018 Donna Hill Breakout Author award winner, writes sexy, deeply emotional romances with family drama, surprising secrets, and a posse of deliciously-flawed characters.
Reese resides in semi-small town North Carolina where she’s an avid reader with a serious 1-click addiction and a music junkie with a thing for brilliant singer/songwriters and quirky musicals.
Visit Reese at ReeseRyan.com and join her VIP Readers email list for free reads, cover reveals, sneak peeks, reader giveaways, and more.
Connect with Reese online
Website: http://ReeseRyan.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReeseRyanWrites
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReeseRyanWrites/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reeseryanwrites/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7048347.Reese_Ryan
Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Reese-Ryan/e/B00CD31WJ0/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/reese-ryan
My book is Just Friends, currently part of the Johnson Family series 3-book box set. Hers is an interracial romance titled His Until Midnight. Before I tell you anymore about her book and give you the details about the contest, learn more about Reese in the interview below.

What was the first job you ever had?
I had a paid summer writing internship during high school, which I completely forgot about until this question. LOL.
What are you currently reading and enjoying?
I just finished RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon, which I absolutely adored. And I’m currently reading Tikka Chance on Me by Suleikha Snyder.
Favorite romantic movie(s)?
There are many. Pretty Woman, Brown Sugar, Hitch. The Wedding Planner, Wedding Date, My Best Friend’s Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Notice a theme? ;-)
If you could only eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Salmon is one of the few foods I love enough to eat every day.
Is there anything you want to do this year that you’ve never done before?
Yes. The idea for a romantic thriller series has been brewing in my head for the past five years or so. In 2019, I hope to finally plot the entire series and complete Book One.
His Until Midnight is a friends-to-lovers story. What makes Tessa and Ryan’s friendship so special?
What I enjoy about writing friends-to-lovers stories is that the couple already has an established relationship and shared history to pull from. Tessa and Ryan have been best friends since they were very young children, plus they’re next door neighbors. So they’re incredibly close. That warmth, familiarity and history is evident in their teasing banter. As is the subconscious flirtation that’s constantly going on between these two.
What was your favorite scene in His Until Midnight?
In this book, I don’t have a favorite single scene. I love the entire fantasy weekend that Tessa and Ryan spend together in Dallas. It’s sweet and romantic but also smoking hot. They know each other so well. Yet, in exploring this new aspect of their relationship, they’re both feeling vulnerable and unsure. Confession: I’ve read that section of the book five or six times and counting.
What are your writing goals for 2019?
The last few years, I’ve had a pretty ambitious writing schedule and 2019 is shaping up to be the same. I’ll be writing four books and at least one novella. I’m most excited about the April release of the next book in my Bourbon Brother series, writing the next books in my Bourbon Brothers series and an anthology with Brenda Jackson this summer.

“It’s time for the surprise you gents have been waiting for this evening. Fellas, please welcome our lone bachelorette, Miss Tessa Noble.”
Ryan pulled out his phone. He’d promised Tripp that he’d record his sister’s big debut.
There was a collective gasp in the room as Tessa stepped out onto the stage. Ryan moved away from the bar, so he could get a better view of his friend.
His jaw dropped, and his phone nearly clattered to the ground.
“Tess?” Ryan choked out the word, then silently cursed himself, realizing his stunned reaction would end up on the video. He snapped his gaping mouth shut as he watched her strut across the stage in a glamorous red pantsuit that seemed to be designed for the express purpose of highlighting her killer curves.
Damn, she’s fine.
He wasn’t an idiot. Nor was he blind. So he wasn’t oblivious to the fact that his best friend also happened to be an extremely beautiful woman. And despite her tomboy wardrobe, he was fully aware of the hot body buried beneath relaxed fit clothing. But today...those curves had come out to play.
As if she was a professional runway model, Tess pranced to the end of the stage in strappy, glittery heels, put one hand on her hip and cocked it to the side. She seemed buoyed by the crowd’s raucous reaction.
First there was the collective gasp, followed by a chorus of Oh my Gods. Now the crowd was whooping and shouting.
A slow grin spread across her lips, painted a deep, flirtatious shade of red that made him desperate to taste them. She turned and walked back toward where Rachel stood, revealing a large, heart-shaped cutout that exposed the warm brown skin of her open back. A large bow was tied behind her graceful neck.
Tessa Noble was one gift he’d give just about anything to unwrap.
She was incredibly sexy with a fiercely confident demeanor that only made him hunger for her more.
Ryan surveyed the crowd. He obviously wasn’t the only man in the room drooling over Tessa 2.0. He stared at the large group of men who were wide-eyed, slack-jawed and obviously titillated by the woman on stage.
Tessa’s concerns that no one would bid on her were obviously misplaced. There were even a couple of women who seemed to be drooling over her.
Ryan’s heart thudded. Suddenly, there wasn’t enough air in the tented, outdoor space. He grabbed his auction paddle and crept closer to the stage.
Rachel read Tessa’s bio aloud, as Alexis had done with the bachelors who’d gone before her. Tessa stood tall with her back arched and one hand on her hip. She held her head high as she scanned the room.
Was she looking for him?
Ryan’s cheeks flushed with heat. A dozen emotions percolated in his chest, like some strange, volatile mixture, as he studied his friend on stage. Initially, he wanted to rush the stage and drape his jacket over her shoulders. Block the other men’s lurid stares. Then there was his own guttural reaction to seeing Tess this way. He wanted to devour her. Kiss every inch of the warm, brown skin on her back. Glide his hands over her luscious bottom. Taste those pouty lips.
He swallowed hard, conscious of his rapid breathing. He hoped the video wasn’t picking that up, too.
Get your copy here:Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Google
Add to Goodreads
Giveaway!Visit Reese's book page (www.reeseryan.com/books) and my book page (www.delaneydiamond.com/books) and enter the name of one of our series and a title from that series in the form below for a chance to win! Or click here to open the form in your browser. 1st place: $25 winner's choice gift card (Amazon, B&N, iTunes, or Starbucks) and reader’s choice of an ebook from each of our backlists.2nd place: Reader's choice of an ebook from each of our backlists.Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international readers.Deadline to enter: January 13, 2019 at 11:59 PM ESTLoading... Author Bio
Reese Ryan, a panelist at the 2017 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and the 2018 Donna Hill Breakout Author award winner, writes sexy, deeply emotional romances with family drama, surprising secrets, and a posse of deliciously-flawed characters.
Reese resides in semi-small town North Carolina where she’s an avid reader with a serious 1-click addiction and a music junkie with a thing for brilliant singer/songwriters and quirky musicals.
Visit Reese at ReeseRyan.com and join her VIP Readers email list for free reads, cover reveals, sneak peeks, reader giveaways, and more.
Connect with Reese online
Website: http://ReeseRyan.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReeseRyanWrites
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReeseRyanWrites/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reeseryanwrites/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7048347.Reese_Ryan
Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Reese-Ryan/e/B00CD31WJ0/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/reese-ryan
Published on January 07, 2019 05:00
December 3, 2018
AUDIOBOOK TOUR: LOVE UNEXPECTED SERIES

This week, I'm having an audiobook tour to promote my interracial romance series, Love Unexpected!
The audiobooks are available wherever you get audiobooks: Audible, Downpour, Audiobooks.com, Nook, Kobo, Overdrive (ask your librarian if you can't find them here), and many more places.
To celebrate, there are prizes (of course!). Just enter below using the Rafflecopter widget . And I've cut prices on the ebooks anywhere from $1 to $2. So now is a good time to snag copies if you haven't already.
The Blind Date (Love Unexpected #1)
One night changes everything . . . again.
Years ago, when Ryan Stewart saw Shawna Ferguson, it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, he wasn’t a free man, and his deception caused him to lose her after a weekend that changed his life.
When Shawna’s sister and brother-in-law set her up on a blind date, she has no idea it’s with Ryan, with whom she’d spent a weekend she wishes she could forget. She reluctantly agrees to finish the date with him, but doing so leaves her vulnerable to his charms and the heat he ignited in her that very first night.
The Wrong Man (Love Unexpected #2)
They have nothing in common. So why can’t they stay away from each other?
Construction foreman Tomas Molina has no desire to settle down. He enjoys the single life too much, with all the choices of women available to him. But when ad executive Talia Jackson becomes single again, they start an affair that has him questioning his beliefs about relationships. And the next thing he knows, he’s the one demanding exclusivity.
Talia Jackson has always done what’s right. Gone to the right schools, worn the right clothes, and married the right man. Seeking a boost when her marriage ends in divorce, she finds comfort in the arms of Tomas Molina, a man who makes her feel alive in a way she never has before. Then an unexpected result of their affair forces her to make a tough decision—stay in the world she’s known all her life, or make a future with the man she’s grown to love.
An Unexpected Attraction (Love Unexpected #3)
They didn’t mean to fall in love…
Brenda Morrison has known Jay Santorini for years, but he’s off limits. He’s her friend’s ex-husband, and except for one slip-up, they’ve always had a platonic relationship. But now that she’s back in Atlanta, the smoldering attraction between them is much harder to resist.
Jay has always kept a hands-off approach to Brenda, and the time they spend together starts out innocently enough, or so he pretends. Because the truth is, Jay has feelings for her, and those feelings are anything but innocent.
The Right Time (Love Unexpected #4)
She’s just what he needs…
What happens in the Bahamas should stay in the Bahamas. That was the plan, until the woman Ransom Stewart hooked up with made an appearance at his law firm. He knows he should stay from her. He knows he should leave her alone. But for some reason, he can’t.
Revenge sex. That’s what Sophie Bradshaw told herself the night with Ransom was all about. One night, to punish her boyfriend for years of neglect that culminated in a painful betrayal. She knows she should stay away from Ransom. She knows she should leave him alone. But for some reason…she can’t.
One of the Guys (Love Unexpected #5)
He makes her feel like a woman…
Mechanic Ronnie Taylor spends most of her time with men. As such, she’s always been tough, but Diego Molina makes her feel the opposite of tough. The big Cuban is brash, bold, and gets under her skin. She finally has to admit the reason he annoys her isn’t because she dislikes him. It’s because she likes him a little too much.
When Diego turns the tables on Ronnie, he uncovers the sensual woman hiding underneath. But past regrets threaten to derail their new relationship. Before they can get to forever, they must trust that they’ve found what they’ve been looking for all along.
That Time in Venice (Love Unexpected #6)
She has never forgotten Venice. Neither has he.
Reed Stewart is busy with his daughter. Anika Taylor is busy with her career. Then they run into each other years after a trip that turned their lives upside down. When Reed hires Anika’s interior design firm to redecorate his home, the attraction between them burns just as strong as ever. But Anika has a painful secret. If she shares it, she runs the risk of losing Reed for good.
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love notes by tia… the blog: Spotlight Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sweet, sensual, passionate romance novels, born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She reads romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When she’s not busy reading or writing, she’s in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. To get sneak peeks, notices of sale prices, and find out about new releases, visit her website and join her mailing list. Enjoy free reads and the first chapter of all her novels at www.delaneydiamond.com.
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Published on December 03, 2018 04:00
October 30, 2018
The Reason Food Plays a Prominent Role in My Books
I make no secret of the fact that I’m a foodie, and food often plays a prominent role in my stories because, well, I love to eat. LOL. I often seek out local restaurants that serve cuisine from other countries to experience the authenticity of international dishes, and living in Atlanta makes that easy to do. Then those same dishes end up in my books.
In PRINCESS OF ZAMIBIA, Dahlia was introduced to the cuisine of South Africa (though she moved to a fictional west African country), through peri-peri chicken. There’s a South African restaurant in Atlanta named 10 Degrees South, and their food is delicious! That’s where I first learned about peri-peri chicken and other dishes from that part of the continent.
In the book I also mention biltong, a dried cured meat, also from South Africa. I haven’t had the pleasure of trying it yet, but it’s on my list. Lucky me, there’s a place called Biltong Bar in Atlanta where I can try out different varieties. My understanding is that it’s like beef jerky. That’s not something I usually eat, but I’d still like to experience the South African version.
Lindsay in WILD THOUGHTS loved Mexican food, and Malik introduced her to his taqueria spot on Buford Highway in Atlanta. Buford Highway really is called International Corridor and if you’re ever in Atlanta, drive through and you’ll see why. Aside from the signs in foreign languages, there are plenty of restaurants and bakeries on either side of the highway that offer all sorts of international cuisines. You could spend years going through all the options, if you were so inclined.
Taquerias are all over Atlanta, and when I’m in the mood for cheap and authentic Mexican, I visit any of the ones near my home. The tortas are filling, and you can get two to three tacos stuffed with meat and fixings for five or six bucks. You can’t beat that.

In A POWERFUL ATTRACTION, Alex is from Colombia, and he cooked bistec a caballo for Sherry one night—steak and rice served with a fried egg and a dollop of hogao, a sauce made from scallions, tomatoes, and garlic. When they were in Colombia, she ate bandeja paisa, a popular Colombian dish. It's a huge platter of food that typically contains fried plantains, rice, a corn cake, avocado, chorizo, black sausage, a fried pork rind, and a fried egg. I've ordered it at a local Colombian restaurant named Las Delicias De La Abuela and had plenty of leftovers!
Published on October 30, 2018 03:30
September 25, 2018
My Author of the Week Interview at WFKX 96Kix
I can count on one hand how many live interviews I've done over the years. So, when Kimberly Kaye of WFKX 96Kix in Tennessee invited me on the air as the Author of the Week to discuss Wild Thoughts and my other work, my initial thought was to decline. But I learned it's only a five-minute segment. I agreed to do it because I figured I could handle five minutes.
You know what, I didn't die. LOL. And five minutes goes by very quickly! The interview turned out to be seven minutes total, and it's below. Hope you enjoy it!
You know what, I didn't die. LOL. And five minutes goes by very quickly! The interview turned out to be seven minutes total, and it's below. Hope you enjoy it!

Published on September 25, 2018 03:30
September 13, 2018
WILD THOUGHTS Book Blitz and Giveaway #DDWildThoughts #HonMagPR
I'm so excited! Wild Thoughts (Brooks Family, #3) is doing really well, and I'm happy for all the love Malik and Lindsay are getting from readers. To help spread the word about the novel, I worked with Honey Magnolia PR to set up a one-day book blitz and a giveaway.
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It started with a little white lie...
Lindsay Winthrop’s weekly podcast on sex and dating has garnered thousands of listeners across the country, thanks to experience with a loving fiancé she’s been with for years. Except, her husband-to-be doesn’t exist, and now she’s in a bind. With a book deal on the line, she has to find a man fast, and Malik Brooks might be just the man she’s looking for.
If he knows what’s good for him, he’ll stay away from her...
A few years ago, Malik gave up sex and now works hard as a metal sculptor. In doing so, he’s created enough pieces to fill a gallery, and his vow of celibacy has kept him focused. When a major deal falls through, Lindsay makes him an offer he can’t refuse, and all he has to do is pretend to be her fiancé. Sounds easy at first, but after one kiss, he wants more. Then things really get interesting.Amazon | BN | iBooks | Google Play | Kobo | Add to Goodreads GIVEAWAY
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Lindsay Winthrop’s weekly podcast on sex and dating has garnered thousands of listeners across the country, thanks to experience with a loving fiancé she’s been with for years. Except, her husband-to-be doesn’t exist, and now she’s in a bind. With a book deal on the line, she has to find a man fast, and Malik Brooks might be just the man she’s looking for.
If he knows what’s good for him, he’ll stay away from her...
A few years ago, Malik gave up sex and now works hard as a metal sculptor. In doing so, he’s created enough pieces to fill a gallery, and his vow of celibacy has kept him focused. When a major deal falls through, Lindsay makes him an offer he can’t refuse, and all he has to do is pretend to be her fiancé. Sounds easy at first, but after one kiss, he wants more. Then things really get interesting.Amazon | BN | iBooks | Google Play | Kobo | Add to Goodreads GIVEAWAY
Prize: $10 gift card and signed copy of Do Over (Brooks Family #2) by Delaney Diamond
End Date: September 17, 2018 at 12:00 AM
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Books by DL White
Love Read Listen
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Nesie's Place
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Harper's Court
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Published on September 13, 2018 04:30