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Free Suspense Book Today!

If you love a good romantic suspense, Christy Barritt's book, Fractured Lies, is free today! I haven't read this one yet, but it looks so good! A great weekend read for sure.

Get your free copy HERE

Here's the back copy:

Lantern Beach has seen its fair share of trouble. But the danger isn’t over yet . . .

As security agent Jonah Gray zeroes in on his current mission, he finds scientist Rachel Atwood in his crosshairs. Right before his foster brother died, he handed Jonah a slip of paper with the woman’s name on it and muttered the word “killed.” But the more Jonah gets to know Rachel, the more he’s uncertain if she’s a killer or a target.

Rachel Atwood hopes to leave trouble behind when she takes a new research position at a cosmetics company located on Lantern Beach. But things aren’t as idyllic on the coastal island as she’d assumed. Something fishy is going on at the waterfront lab, and Rachel is unsure who to trust.

When lies are exposed, Jonah and Rachel's newfound trust is shattered. Can they pick up the fractured pieces of truth in time? Or will a killer’s devious plan destroy them both?

Editing Update

I am so, so excited that the final edit is going so well for Second Guess. I've had some starts and stops, but everything is looking so positive right now and I think I'm really going to be able to finish it! 

It's been a while, so in case you've forgotten, this is Elliot's story after he was kidnapped at the end of Second Guess. It's probably been one of my favorite stories to write and I admit, it's definitely changed from what I thought it would be, but I can't wait to share it with you all! Soon!

Prime Day Deals!

 Is anyone else looking at Prime Day Deals? I love "window shopping" and thought I'd share some of my favorites with you today! Let me know in the comments if you saw any great deals, too!

This paperwhite has so many fun bells and whistles, comes with a charging station, and is waterproof! Get the deal HERE




If you don't want that stack of books on your end table threatening to tip over, you can get this retro book tree shelf in a Prime Day deal today! Get the deal HERE





Need a reading pillow for those lazy summer nights reading on the couch or in bed? This one has support arms and a neck roll! Get the deal HERE 




Do you need a soft blanket to cozy up with your favorite book? This one looks so snuggly! Get the deal HERE 



Like to read on a tablet? Or have access to Kindle Read Aloud? This one is 45% off for Prime Day! Get the deal HERE




This Paw Patrol A-Z Poke-A-Dot book will get your kids or grandkids started on their reading journey! Get the deal HERE  



My wrists used to ache when I was writing, but my ergonomic keyboard really helped with that! If you want to try an ergonomic keyboard, there are several prime day deals on those today! You can get the deal HERE 




If you like to listen to audiobooks, these noise cancellation ear buds deal might just be what you're looking for! Get the deal HERE

Word of the Day

 I saw this today and it made me laugh. I definitely enjoy hurkle-durkling in the morning . . . and it's fun to say, too!

New Meridian Review!

My new review in Meridian Magazine is out! This month I have two recommendations. Fleur de Lis by Sarah Eden and Betting on the Best Friend's Brother by Melanie Jacobson.

Fleur de Lis is the third installment of Sarah Eden's "The Gents" series, but it is easily read standalone without getting lost. This is Henri's story and it is complicated and sweet. Ms. Eden excels at writing complex characters who feel like family by the end of the book and this story is no exception. There is a little thread of intrigue as Nicolette, our heroine, is involved in a secret group and has a mission to perform while she attends a house party that Henri is also a guest at and the sparks are definitely flying in this slow-burn romance. 

The second book is a romcom that features lovable roommates, a bird who likes to throw insults, a heroine with a career in STEM, and a hero who isn't perfect, but is perfect for our heroine---if only he could really "see" her. I really enjoyed this romance with laugh out loud moments and some tender and real emotions as the past catches up to the present and may affect the future. There is also a little twist at the end that I wasn't expecting which really put this romance on my keeper shelf. Betting on the Best Friend's Brother is a good "bet" for your summer reading list!

You can see my full review of both books HERE 

What Do You Do?

Okay, I have a question for you. When you download a new book, does it go to the bottom of your TBR pile? How do you decide what order you read your TBR pile in?
For me, it depends on the mood I'm in and that's how I'll pick the next one. With so many good books coming out, it has been so hard to choose lately!
So how do you manage your TBR pile?

Holiday Hangover in a Bookish Sort of Way

We had so much fun yesterday as a family! We played games, ate lots of yummy food, and then went to see some fireworks. There's just something wonderful about being able to spend time with loved ones. I hope you had a great day as well!

We got home a little late, though, and after all the festivities, I'm sort of dragging today! I'm really tempted to just curl up on my couch and spend the day reading. I just started A Confirmed Rake by Martha Keyes and I'm really enjoying it so far! It's different from other regencies I've read and I like it! What are you reading this week?

Also, just a reminder that today is the last day you can get The Captain's Files for free! You won't want to miss these books.

Get your free copy HERE

Happy Independence Day!

I hope you are having a wonderful 4th of July holiday for those of you in the United States! I'm so grateful for the freedoms we enjoy in this great land. Stay safe today! 

Celebrating Freedom with Free Books!

To celebrate freedom this week, my boxed set of The Captain's Files (which includes Colt and Brenna's story in The Captain AND their Christmas story, The Captain's Christmas Promise) is FREE through July 5th. They were one of my favorite couples to write and I hope you love them as much as I do!
Here's the back copy:
Captain Colt Mitchell is part of the elite Griffin Force task force hunting down the world's most dangerous terrorists. In this boxed set you'll get the full-length novel, The Captain, where Colt's mission is anything but textbook, and a novella, The Captain's Christmas Promise, a Christmas adventure romance, all in one set! You won't want to miss a minute of The Captain's Files.

Top Secret Missions. An Unexpected Chance for Love. And Everything is on the Line.

The Captain

A captured operative. A deep cover intelligence officer. And a dangerous game that could cost them their lives---and hearts.

Captain Colt Mitchell is part of the elite Griffin Force team hunting down terrorist Nazer al-Raimi. After an attack on the Canadian Parliament buildings, the team gets good intel on Nazer's whereabouts. They plan to grab him, but when the mission goes wrong, Colt is captured and dragged away. Bruised, restrained, and disoriented, Colt is stunned to see Brenna Wilson, the Canadian intelligence officer who broke his heart years ago, standing next to Nazer. But how deep is she in the operation and can she help Colt escape?

The Captain's Christmas Promise

A Christmas they won't forget . . .

After spending every waking moment hunting the world’s most wanted terrorist, Colt Mitchell and Brenna Wilson decide to take a break and go home for the Christmas holidays. The minute they touch down on Canadian soil, however, they are pulled into an international conspiracy that would leave the son of a Kuwaiti diplomat dead. Colt and Brenna finally locate the target, but a contract killer is hot on their trail. Retreating to the Canadian wilderness to keep everyone safe, they'll need all their skills---and maybe a Christmas miracle---to make it out alive.

Get your free copy HERE 

Freebies Galore!

There are SO many great books that are free today that I want to share with you! 


The first one is a regency romance from Alene Wecker, An Engagement of Errors. It looks so good! 
Here's the back copy:
A marriage of convenience—until her fiancé falls for her sister.

When Elisabeth’s husband dies, leaving her penniless and with child, she must throw off her blacks and reenter London society to find a suitor. But how can she hope to compete with a fresh batch of debutantes, especially when one is none other than her too-charming sister Charlotte?

With a bat of her ridiculously long lashes, Charlotte has gentlemen flocking to her like ants to honey, though she would rather not be consumed, thank you very much. In fact, if gentlemen could just keep their pincers to themselves, she would be much obliged. Charlotte yearns for someone who will admire her for something more than the pretty turn of her ankles, but how can she find something as monumental as love within the jumbled conversations of a ballroom?

Things only grow more complicated as Elisabeth and Charlotte find themselves pining for each other’s suitors. Can they untangle themselves from this quagmire of confusion and follow their hearts when it means putting their livelihood, reputation, and relationship with one another at risk?
Get your free copy HERE


The second freebie is A Holiday in Bath novella collection. There are two authors in this collection that I've never read before, so I'm excited to "meet" them! 
Here's the back copy:
TRIAL OF THE HEART by Julie Daines
Marianne Wood has been summoned to Bath to testify against the man who killed her family. She dreads coming face to face with the monster of her nightmares, but finds surprising comfort under the care of a charming barrister, Harby Northam. Despite his kindly attentions, Mr. Northam is a shrewd and discerning man of law with an awful secret. Marianne is put to the test as she deals with the evil of her past and her growing affection for the mysterious Mr. Northam.

LORD EDMUND’S DILEMMA by Caroline Warfield
Lucy Ashcroft doesn’t share her stepmother’s belief that she might find a husband during her sojourn in Bath, but she does enjoy a respite from a household full of half-siblings and a younger sister preparing for her London Season, something Lucy can’t even dream about. In Bath, she enjoys the company of the elderly ladies in her aunt’s circle, and happy to be out from under her stepmother’s watchful and speculating eye. But when Lucy meets Lord Edmund Parker, all of her expectations for a quiet, unassuming holiday suddenly change.

THE ART OF KISSING IN THE PARK by Jaima Fixsen
Caroline Trenholme is not pleased with Bath, the fussy, antiquated resort of the shabby-genteel. She ought to be in London, finding a man—not here, coddling her irrational grandmother. In the park, she crosses paths (literally—this is Bath, after all) with a nameless, mannerless rogue, intent on stealing a kiss. As if his proposition weren’t insult enough, even her dog seems to like the man better. It's impossible! Especially once she suspects she might like him too…
Get your free copy HERE




The third freebie is a western historical romance by Ranee Clark, The Heiress and the Boy Next Door. Doesn't it look just so darned cute?

Here is the back copy:
Rozzy Pender has a dream. Only marriage stands in her way.

Marrying for love holds no appeal for Rozzy Pender. As she’s seen with her parents, giving someone her heart only means giving them the power to hurt her. Besides, she can only inherit the ranch she loves if she marries—which means losing it to her husband anyway. So she comes up with a plan. She won’t marry Rafe, the man she loves, but rather the furthest thing from a rancher she can find—a gentleman from Denver. Conveniently, he’s also the last person she can ever have feelings for, which makes him perfectly safe.

Rafe Adams has spent his life at Rozzy’s side, planning for the happily-ever-after that Rozzy can’t seem to see. All he wants is for them to ride the range together on the land she loves. But when she helps him rescue a litter of puppies in his barn overnight and puts both their reputations in jeopardy, Rozzy’s mother forces him to propose before he’s ready, exposing Rozzy’s plot.

Can Rozzy choose between her beloved ranch and the man who holds her fragile heart?

You can get your free copy HERE 




And the last freebie for today is It Started with a Sunset by Meg Easton. Who doesn't love a good contemporary romance, am I right?
Here's the back copy:
For these two workplace opposites, attraction caught them by surprise.

Summer Graham’s life is just how she likes it—surrounded by people in both her personal life and in her work life as an admissions recruiter at a university. Want to go on an adventure? She’s your gal. Want a serious relationship? She can probably introduce you to someone who does, but it’s not her.

Brock McMillan spends his time striving for perfection, being a good older brother, and enjoying his job helping students get college scholarships. Oh, and disagreeing with Summer on pretty much everything that goes on in the office.

Not that it’s purposeful. Their ideas are just kind of like their office spaces—Brock’s is minimalist and logical (but Summer will tell you it’s where ideas go to die) and Summer’s is lively, fun, and creative (but Brock will tell you it’s chaotic).

They’re teamed up to run Aquamoose Tracks together—the big overnight event put on by the Welcome Center at the university where they both work. Both think they know how it will all turn out, but they're both in for a few surprises.

And they definitely never expect to fall in love.
You can get your free copy HERE
I hope you found some great holiday weekend reads to download. Let me know what you think of them!