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Her Perfect Man #FREE for 48 Hours! @eroticromance #TWRP

Happy Friday, friends! I'm happy to share some exciting news with you today. One of my backlist books, Her Perfect Man, is available for FREE through The Wild Rose Press! The offer's only good for 48 hours, so please grab your copy soon. All you need do is use the promo code perfect at checkout.


Blurb:Kim Hansen has terrible luck with men. When her sexy downstairs neighbor shows a more-than-neighborly interest in her, she's suspicious. She's been burned too many times, by too many guys. Steamy sex is one thing, but Charlie Keller is smart, hot and successful—so what could he want with her besides a few nights of pleasure?

Though Kim does her best to shut him down, Charlie's not put off by her attitude. He doesn't scare easy. Kim thinks she's clever, using sex to maintain an emotional distance and to keep him off guard. But Charlie sees through her tough exterior to the tender heart beneath.
But Kim needs to be won over. Sure, their bedroom action is awesome, but given her past mistakes, she's convinced Charlie is too good to be true. Just too perfect. But if Charlie has his way, he'll prove that he's the perfect man for her.
This is Book 3 in The Man Series.
To read Her Perfect Man for free, click this link . Remember to enter the code perfect at checkout!

#BookBlitz: No Promises #newadult #newrelease #giveaway @XpressoTours

Good morning friends! What better way to start the work week with the possibility of winning a prize? No, it's not the Powerball, unfortunately. But you do have a chance to win a $25 GC by entering the No Promises Book Blitz sponsored by XPresso Book Tours.

Please enter using the Rafflecopter below. Everyone is allowed one free entry! Thank so much and have a wonderful week. :-)



A new adult romance by multi published author Nona Raines writing as N. Raines.
She never met a stray she didn't love…
In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken. 
Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.
Still 99 cents for a limited time!
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B019LPXOGQ
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/no-promises-4
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#New! No Promises Releases Today! #NewAdult #Romance #99cents @nonaraines

Happy Friday, friends! I'm super excited to announce the release of my first New Adult romance No Promises, written as N. Raines.

There's a book blitz as well, courtesy of Xpresso Book Tours! And a $25 gc giveaway! Please check out the Rafflecopter link below.


Blurb:
She never met a stray she didn't love…
In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.
As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken.  Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.





Excerpt:

The kitchen door creaked softly, signaling their departure. Sam held her breath and waited in silence for the coast to clear. When she heard no other sounds, she emerged from the broom closet. She stepped into the kitchen and froze. Rick was still there, leaning back on the counter and taking a pull from a bottle of beer.She could only think wow. If he'd been hot five years ago, now he was positively scorching. Time had improved on what nature had given him. Six-plus feet of solid muscle, from his broad shoulders to his hard chest that tapered to a taut middle. His tight T-shirt didn't hide much. She was sure his jeans didn't either, though Sam didn't let her gaze drift lower for fear of passing out.If she'd been a cartoon character, her eyeballs would have popped from their sockets and pinballed across the room while her tongue unrolled and flopped to the floor. Her heart would have boinged right out of her chest, dangling from a spring.His eyes widened in surprise before narrowing in a glare. Deep brown eyes sat above a strong Roman nose. He wasn't handsome in the way of pretty-boy movie stars, but strong-featured and completely masculine. "Where did you come from?""Uh—" She took a step back. For a moment she lost the power of speech. Ugh, what was her problem? He'd been a jerk to Britt, and here she was, practically drooling over him. "In there." She tilted her head toward the closet. "I'm just cleaning up." She lifted the broom and dustpan as proof, then realized how dumb she looked. She let her hands fall to her sides. "I'm, uh, I'm Sam. Britt's cousin?" She winced. Why'd she say that last part like she wasn't sure? Dumb, dumb, dumb."I know who you are." He cut to the chase. "How long were you in there?"Her mouth twisted. The jig was up. "A few minutes. Sorry.""You make a habit of listening in on people's private conversations?" He lifted the bottle to his lips and took another swig.Sam bristled at the question and his insulting tone. But worse was the way his gaze flicked over her and dismissed her. Fine, so she wasn't tall and willowy like Britt, nor did she have killer curves like Morgan. No, Sam was small breasted and narrow hipped, and with her short hair had more than once, from a distance, been mistaken for a boy.But she got tired of guys giving her that you're-not-worth-my-time look.
No Promises is still available for 99 cents for a limited time! Available at:
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Yummy #CandyHeartsRomances from @kaydenclaremont @MoniqueDeVere @willablair #TWRP #ValentinesDay

Red Hot (A Candy Hearts Story)by Kayden Claremont
Will the sparks of passion fizzle or burst into Red Hot flames?
Contemporary Humorous/Romantic Comedy
Imprint: Scarlet (erotic)
Page Count: 55
Digital Price: 1.99 

Blurb: 

Treena Stanton, artistic coordinator of Sierra’s Cowboy Theme Park, wants to exact revenge on Clayton Wagner. She had a crush on him in school, but he never acknowledged her existence. Revenge is sweet but not as sweet as the pleasure of his touch.


Strategic accounts manager Clayton Wagner lost a bet and has to work the next twenty-four hours at his buddy’s theme park. But when his "boss for the day" with mouth-watering curves demands he wear a cowboy costume, all he can think about is finding out what's under her petticoat. But when the truth is revealed about their past, will the sparks of passion fizzle or burst into Red Hot flames?

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Kiss Me Again by Monique DeVereA Candy Hearts Romance
A Humorous/Romantic Comedy
Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Page Count: 86
Digital Price: 2.99 

She backs into his sports car, reorganizes his home office, spills coffee in his lap....then...steals his heart.
What can be more romantic than a Valentine’s Day wedding? A Valentine’s Day wedding on a Caribbean beach!
The last thing Riley Flynn wants is to be present at her ex-fiancé’s wedding—which should have been hers—but she refuses to give him the satisfaction, despite the nosedive her life has recently taken. Now, if she can only find a plus one to prove she isn’t a complete failure.
All Sam Rutherford wants is a peaceful life, but his zany neighbor is making it impossible. The woman is a menace to herself, and anyone in her path—he has the dent in his car to prove it. But when she raises those big amber eyes and confides in him, how can he say no to anything she wants? Soon she’s invading his life and bungling her way... into his heart.
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Sweetie Pie by Willa Blair
Contemporary Fantasy RomancePages:73Price:$1.99 Heat Level: Spicy
Can the island magic in Makenna’s heritage save their romance, or will Tom’s secret tear them apart?
Blurb
Makenna Stewart flees Scotland for the Big Island of Hawaii intent on making real a cherished dream–a bakery of her own. Hard work and long hours leave Makenna craving some fun in her life. Her best customer, Greek-god sexy surfer Tom may be just what she needs, but she suspects there’s more to him than board shorts and a devastating smile.
Retired professional surfer and real-estate multi-millionaire Tom Bensford is there when she opens every morning, but he’s not craving her magical Morning Glory muffins. Fascinated by the dark-haired, blue-eyed wahine with the creamy Celtic skin and devastating Scottish accent, he’s never met a woman like her. Too bad he’s about to destroy her dreams.
To him, it’s just business. To her, it’s the kind of betrayal she fled Scotland to escape. Can the island magic in Makenna’s heritage save her dream and their romance, or will his secret tear them apart?
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New #CandyHeartsRomances Released Today! #ValentinesDay #TWRP @Sydneystclaire @No1Bitchmaster @stephaniekepke

You’re Tops by Sydney St.  ClaireSeries Name: Candy Heart RomancesPublisher: The Wild Rose Press 
Genre: Romance, ContemporarySubGenre(s): Erotica, BDSM Rating:  (R)  
Page Count:  76
Digital Price: 1.99  
Regina is a romance writer in need of research. Tucker is a Dom with a spanking bench. Who tops whom? Find out in You’re Tops
Trailer: https://youtu.be/qTGX9zMDLN0
BlurbWhen her husband ran off with a perky, much younger woman, Regina Cox got the house, a decrepit car, and her freedom. Divorced, she plans to remain man-free and focus on her career as a writer. Trouble is, the skinny boy next door who used to tease her about her braces is now a handsome hunk and features as the hero in her latest romance novel.
Tucker Owen is a Dom with his eye on the new divorcee next door. His fantasies center around draping Regina over his spanking bench. Too bad she’s a strong woman and not submissive in the least. But when he learns she writes erotica romance and is having trouble getting the research right, he offers a week-long tutorial that’s bound to teach them both a few things.
Regina can't refuse all the research she could ask for and no strings sex on top. And with the sassy sub, Tucker soon discovers the pleasure that comes when the topper is topped.
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Be Mine by April Hollingworth
Series Name: A Candy Hearts RomancePublisher: The Wild Rose Press Theme(s): Small Town, Humorous/Romantic Comedy 
SubGenre(s): Holiday, Contemporary
Rating: Sweet (PG)
Page Count: 55
Digital Price: 1.99


Blurb:Beth has always loved Mark. He was the boy of her dreams even though she was nothing more than his little sister's best friend. Now he's back from the military and looking at her differently. Though that could be the plate of lasagna she dropped in his lap.A series of mishaps gives Mark opportunity to spend time with her. He is sure that he is the man for her but experience has taught Beth not all men can be trusted. Can he convince her that he wants her to be his for Valentine's Day and ever after?
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You & Me by Stephanie KepkeSeries Name: A Candy Hearts RomancePublisher: The Wild Rose Press Theme(s): Family Life/Oriented, Scarred Hero/Heroine, Friends to LoversSubGenre(s): Holiday, Contemporary, Women's FictionRating: Spicy (PG13)Page Count: 59Digital Price: 1.99
Alex had sworn off love - until Candy Hearts mysteriously arrive in her mailbox.
Blurb:
Forty year old Alex Spencer has given up on love. Having escaped five years earlier from the verbally abusive and two decades older, Trent Peterson, her life revolves around her daughter, sixteen-year-old Josie, even if Josie wants nothing to do with her.But with Valentine’s Day looming, Alex’s high school sweetheart, Billy Leibowitz, whom she kicked out of her life twenty years earlier thanks to Trent’s demands, has been invading her thoughts. Alex searches for Billy in vain—it seems as if he’s simply disappeared. Suddenly, Candy Hearts, which Billy sent to Alex every Valentine’s Day, start arriving in the mail. Is Billy sending the Candy Hearts? Will this finally be her chance at happily ever after?
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An Exclusive #Excerpt from No Promises! #NewAdult #preorder #99cents

Welcome friends! I'm jumpy and excited because my New Adult romance, No Promises is going live exactly one week from today! In honor of that, I'd like to share with you a special sneak-peek excerpt for your eyes only. I hope you enjoy!
A new adult romance by multi published author Nona Raines writing as N. Raines.
She never met a stray she didn't love…
In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.
As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken.  Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.


Excerpt:
A small, frightened squeak greeted her as she entered the dark garage. Once again she'd forgotten her flashlight, but Sam followed the pitiful mewling sound to the Havahart. A tiny black-and-white kitten huddled inside the trap. It scrambled to the back of the cage and hunkered down when Sam bent to look at it."Take it easy," she murmured. "It's okay. We'll have you back with Mom and the rest of your family real soon."Heavy footsteps neared her, then stopped. Rick gave a disgruntled huff. "Thought I told you to wait for me.""I'm fine." She lifted the cage. "And looks like we got our last little guy here."Rick peered at the kitten, who flattened its ears and hissed. Tiny though it was, it had a mighty heart.Rick laughed. "Hey there, buddy. Chill out.""Let's get him back to the truck."Rick took the cage. "I'll carry him."Sam led the way. She unlocked both doors and slid into the driver's seat. Rick opened the passenger door and deposited the Havahart onto the jump seat behind the front seats. But the cage was empty.Sam's mouth fell open in dismay. "What happened? You didn't let him go!"Rick climbed into the cab. "Nah." He gave her a sheepish grin. "I just borrowed him." A lump wiggled in the front pouch of his hoodie. A furry little head emerged from the opening.Rick cradled the kitten in the crook of his arm, and surprisingly, it didn't put up a fight. "Poor little guy. Got no mom, no friends. The last lonely one of the litter."Sam started the truck. "He'll see them soon enough. We'll get him all fixed up."She hesitated as she watched the kitten snuggle against Rick. Such a contrast, the tiny ball of fluff and the large, muscular man. But Rick was gentle as could be, stroking the kitten's tiny head with one finger.Aww. So cute. Sam put the truck in park, grabbed her phone, and took a picture."Hey!" He scowled."Oh, come on. It's nice." She showed him the shot she'd taken of the kitten snuggled in his arms.His expression didn't change. "That's not going up on Instagram or something, is it?""Why, are you embarrassed?" She relented when she saw he wasn't amused. "No. I just thought…it was sweet.""Sweet." He rolled his eyes.When they'd been driving a few minutes, he asked, "Can we stop somewhere for a while? Get coffee or something?""We should get our friend to the vet," Sam answered, indicating the kitten."Just for a little while. Hit the drive-through at the doughnut place."That was strange. He'd never asked to stop before. Then it hit her: he wanted to hold on to the kitten a little while longer.
"Sure. I guess we can spare the time."
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No Promises available on preorder for only 99 cents at:
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B019LPXOGQ
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/no-promises-4
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Join the Splish Splash Page Hop for #Fun and #Prizes All Weekend!

Good morning, friends! In case you haven't heard, the Splish Splash Page Hop is happening all this weekend, Jan. 8 - 10! It is in honor of National Bubble Bath Day and sponsored by The Nice Girls Writing Naughty Authors. The GRAND PRIZE is a luxury spa robe and towel, just perfect for pampering yourself after a long, relaxing bath. Every author is offering an individual prize on her stop as well. Mine is a luscious combination of shower gel/bubble bath/shampoo and body lotion from Philosophy.


 


So come on over and make the rounds! There's lots of fun to be had, and you can do it in your own good time. 

Just pop on over to my Facebook page to get started. See you there!


Have a wonderful weekend, all!

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#CandyHearts Are Here! #Valentine #Romance from @mbonatch @JudyAnnDavis4 @TenaStetler #TWRP

Happy Wednesday, friends! The Wild Rose Press has a fun and flirty new series out called Candy Hearts--you know, those cute little candies that you see around Valentine's Day. Each romance is the series is titled after one of the sayings on those hearts. I hope to share as many of these titles with you as I can. 
Let's get started!**************

Forget Me Not by Maureen L. Bonatch 
The car accident totaled Sabrina Post’s convertible and reinvented her memories. She can't recall dumping Cole Dawson ten years ago. What her new clairvoyant visions tell Sabrina is he’s her husband. Any practical girl would question her sanity. But if Sabrina wants to make this imaginary future a reality, she'll have to regain Cole’s trust and eliminate her rival, the coffee shop waitress who’s pegged Cole as husband #4. To prove she’s foreseen their destiny, Sabrina stirs Cole’s interest by revealing specifics about him she couldn’t have otherwise known. Unfortunately, the one detail he vividly remembers is the pain when she left him and their "rinky-dink" town in her rearview mirror.
If Cole can't believe she's a changed woman, can Sabrina accept the only second chance she has at love exists in her memories?sweet romance
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Sweet Kiss by Judy Ann Davis
Hard-working Kate Clark opens a thriving coffee shop that quickly becomes the local hang-out for students and the community. Her one wish is to eventually buy out her sister’s share of the old Florida home they inherited. However, Violet is in desperate need of cash and has other plans.
Tappe Vanderberg, Kate’s childhood friend and high school sweetheart, has sold his lucrative internet security business to return to Little Heron Shores and fulfill his dreams of owning a marina. Now the handsome Dutch-born businessman is making waves with single women all over town—including loony, post mistress Eva May Poole who’s in search of husband number three.
But it’s Kate Clark who’s wreaking havoc with Tappe’s heart, not Eva May. Can he find a way to shake the dingbat post mistress and convince Kate to give him a second chance and the sweet kiss he remembers from an earlier time? sweet romance
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Charm Me by Tena Stetler
Summer Dawn Riley’s an extraordinary elemental witch whose troubled past haunts her. She’s created a calm life for herself teaching yoga and keeping people at a distance. Her life takes a one eighty degree turn when she enrolls in a women’s weapons class and meets ruggedly handsome Devlin Sawyer.
Devlin, a former Navy Seal, has sworn off women after two long-term failed relationships, but there is no denying his attraction to Summer. She intrigues him like no other woman ever has. Despite her attempts to ignore him, Summer is drawn to Devlin. His magic signature is strong, but he’s no warlock. Will Valentine’s Day magic find them a future together?paranormal romance
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Kobo:  https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/charm-me
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/charm-me-tena-stetler/1123082834?ean=2940157816506
   

#New! Winterlust Tales by Ray Sostre--Release Day Blitz! #erotic #anthology @anarchy0029

Title: Winterlust Tales
Author: Ray Sostre
Edited by: Elicia Seitz Stoll
Cover Design by: Tiffany Huegele
Genre: Erotica, Anthology, Erotic Romance, M/F, F/F, M/M, Menage

Blurb:
Prepare for a cold winter, but because the season has changed it doesn’t mean the sexual fantasies have to. Author Ray Sostre delivers six steamy reads, related to a winter theme. Whether you’re snowed in or vacationing, or celebrating a holiday with your passionate one, this book will guarantee to heat up your winter.




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About the Author:


New York born, East Coast raised, and West Coast bound.
Writing erotica happened by accident in the summer of 2010. That same year, he established a story submission site – AfterDark Online, a place for erotic authors.
He lives in Nevada with his long-time girlfriend, is an avid listener of electronica, and enjoys writing and publishing articles. He jokes: “I’m always looking for writing material.”
Links
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Coming soon from @nonaraines: No Promises, a #NewAdult #Romance! #99cents

Hi friends, and Happy New Year! I hope the new year brings you many wonderful and exciting things. I certainly have some exciting things happening for me: January 15, my first New Adult romance (written as N. Raines) will go live! Its title is No Promises and it's available now for pre-order at a special sale price of 99 cents!
Blurb:
She never met a stray she didn't love…
In high school, Sam Pennywell had a massive crush on Rick Russo. But he was her cousin’s boyfriend and strictly off-limits. Meeting Rick again years later, she can hardly recognize the man he’s become.
As a paramedic, Rick’s career is all about helping others. But in the line of duty, he’s become one of the injured. He’s caught in a dark place he can’t escape on his own. He can't make Sam any promises of love. Promises are too easily broken.  Sam spends her life taking care of sick and homeless animals. She's never met a stray she didn't love, and Rick is the most important rescue she'll ever make.
You can find a special sneak peek from the book at my  website .


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Have a wonderful weekend, all!Nona Raines
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