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May 7, 2014
21 Day Fix
Hey everyone,
This blog post is a little different. I figured I would blog about it and hopefully for once in my life stick to a diet and workout program since I’m making it public knowledge.
Yesterday, I started the Beachbody program, 21 Day Fix. So far…I’m hating it, lol. I’m not hating it because the program sucks, I’m hating it because it’s not my normal routine.
Back in September, the docs put me on a new medication for nerve pain associated with my tumor and radiation (what Brooke went through in Tattooed Dots) and I’m 50% sure that the medication made me gain 20 pounds. There is still the other 50% that may be due to the fact that I sit on my butt all day on Facebook and writing.
When I had a 9-5, at least I got out of the house. Now, I get out maybe once a week (except when I go to signings).
Anyway, I’m doing this 21 Day Fix program and if I don’t lose any weight by the end…I may kill someone 
So, if you’re struggling with not wanting to workout, wanting to eat a piece of cake…or the whole thing, or something along those lines, feel free to message me and I’ll yell at you. Yelling at you, will help me because yesterday, I threatened to kill my husband with a metal finger nail file for a piece of chocolate (I didn’t of course 
) and it made me think before grabbing the candy.
Until next week my peeps!
April 28, 2014
Finding Spencer is LIVE!!!
See what people are saying already about Brandon’s POV…
“No surprise when I say that Kimberly Knight has done it again!! When I found out she was doing Brandon’s POV, I was so excited- and even more so when it was released yesterday!! I ended up reading it in one night… Its a quick, easy read, and one that had me falling in love all over again!! Brandon has been one of my favorite BBFs, but he just up’d the charts. I cannot believe how well Kimberly did with his POV! I loved knowing all his thoughts and feelings towards Spencer. I’m just sad there isn’t more!
lol. If you’ve read Where I Need To Be, you HAVE to read Finding Spencer. You will not be disappointed with this five star read!!”“Kimberly Knight tells Brandon’s POV so well, she’s scary good. I read all three complete ebooks in less than 18 hours. I HAD to know how Brandon and Spencer would fare with all of life’s complications. Being able to see the story from Brandon’s POV made this series complete. My favorite line: I mean, she didn’t look crazy, and I knew crazy. How do you not love Brandon after that line? Females know crazy 10 miles away, but this guy is flipping spot on in his pursuit for love. After reading several of Knight’s works, I know that I will read whatever she publishes. Her characters are well developed, sincere and reach out and grab you. There are no cheesy scenes or unbelievable plots. Nothing but heart strumming scenes that suck you in. I am looking forward to the next novella from Brandon’s POV.”
“When I heard that Kimberly was adding a series of novellas to the fantastic B&S Series I was over the moon. Then to hear that they were going to be from Brandon’s perspective, well that made my heart soar! I loved the story from Spencer’s point of view in Where I Need To Be but to be treated to a big glimpse of the story from within Brandon’s mind has been a real treat. I have just finished reading my review copy of Finding Spencer and have utterly fallen in love again with Brandon. He fights hard and loves harder and to see what we see through his eyes has reaffirmed and reinvented the story for me! I love that we see a lot of the key scenes between him and Spencer in Finding Spencer but it is refreshing to see how he reacted and felt. There are also gaps in the original story that are filled too as we get to see what happens when Brandon is away. I melted at times listening to his side of things and just how he felt about Spencer seriously had me in puddles! Don’t get me wrong, he’s sweet and caring but hot as hell too! I must admit this novella comes with its fair share of steamy scenes too and oh my god if I didn’t love him just that bit more for trying to hold out and keep to the three-date rule. You just feel for the poor guy and his sexual frustrations in the beginning! I love the man banter with Jason too and his relationship with Becca in particular was very sweet. And his take on Christy, well all I will say is that if you hated her before, then you’ll absolutely loathe her after this! One other thing I really liked was that, although we know the story already, Kimberly has highlighted the major scenes in Brandon’s POV but in no way does she totally re-write the entire book. It’s not needed but what you do get is a glimpse of the man himself that will make you fall hard again! I cannot wait for the next novella in this series and well done Kimberly on an amazing addition to the series. Five stars doesn’t seem to be enough to truly appreciate being in Brandon’s head for a time.”
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With a crazy ex-girlfriend who won’t leave him alone, Brandon Montgomery is determined to move on to the brunette hottie who caught his eye at the gym he owns. Things start out slowly with Brandon and Spencer, since neither one can find the courage to speak to one another until they both happen to be in Vegas for a weekend.
It’s not true. Things don’t always stay in Vegas, and lucky for Brandon, the girl he wants to be with lives in his town. Now if his crazy ex-girlfriend, Christy, would leave him alone, Brandon could move on to where he needs to be.
Brandon and Spencer’s story is already written. You know Spencer’s side of it. Now find out what Brandon was really thinking from the moment Spencer walked into Club 24.
April 21, 2014
The B&S Series Makeover!
Well, we are ONE week away from the release of Finding Spencer. I’m so excited for you all to read Brandon’s POV, like super excited. So excited it makes me want to dance. Or just makes me want to watch this little girl bust a move!
Okay, but seriously, let’s get to this make-over. Ladies and gentleman, I give you the new covers for The B&S Series!
And don’t forget that Finding Spencer is coming out next Tuesday, April 29th!
April 15, 2014
Sweet, Spicy & Sinful
Did you know that it’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month?
As some of you may know, me and nine other authors have released a Anthology called Sweet, Spicy & Sinful.
For the rest of the month of April, all proceeds for this Anthology will be donated to RAINN.org. Not only are we donating, but our donation will be matched by a fellow supporter. That is huge!
Please take a moment and one-click. You not only get 10 books for a dollar, but your click will go to a great cause–one that each and every one of us either knows someone that has been sexually assaulted or has themselves.
Check out this trailer for the book too!
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Thank you for your continued support and I hope you all have a great Easter Sunday. I’ll be eating a lot of ham!
P.S. Are you ready for Finding Spencer?
April 13, 2014
Finding Spencer Cover Reveal
It’s finally here!
Cover reveal for Finding Spencer!!!
**The release date for Finding Spencer is April 29th! Don’t forget to add it to your TBR.**
And please, show some love to the people that made this cover happen!
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Synopsis:
With a crazy ex-girlfriend who won’t leave him alone, Brandon Montgomery is determined to move on to the brunette hottie who caught his eye at the gym he owns. Things start out slowly with Brandon and Spencer, since neither one can find the courage to speak to one another until they both happen to be in Vegas for a weekend.
It’s not true. Things don’t always stay in Vegas, and lucky for Brandon, the girl he wants to be with lives in his town. Now if his crazy ex-girlfriend, Christy, would leave him alone, Brandon could move on to where he needs to be.
Brandon and Spencer’s story is already written. You know Spencer’s side of it. Now find out what Brandon was really thinking from the moment Spencer walked into Club 24.
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April 8, 2014
B&S Series Models
This week, I want to introduce you to the new cover models for my B&S Series!
The photo shoot took place last Sunday and I’ve been drooling over the hotness. I can’t wait to show you all the cover for Finding Spencer on Monday, April 14th!
Before I show you a couple of candid pics from the shoot, please do me a favor and go like David’s new fan page!
I’m not sure what happened to Rachael’s fan page, but when I find out, I’ll let you all know so you can show her some love too!
Next, please like the photographer’s fan page, because without her, none of this would have happened. Click here.
Alright, so below are just a few candid pics. remember the cover reveal for Finding Spencer is on Monday!!!
What the heck, I’ll leave you with a teaser too!
“A few weeks ago, I met this girl,” I said, pointing to where Spencer and Ryan were sitting. The douchebag and the chick he was with both turned and followed my finger. “She’s fucking amazing. She has killer legs, can shake her ass to the beat of music I don’t quite understand, and when she screams my name and not yours, I thank the lord up above for making you a complete douche bag that fucks whores on his desk at work.”
April 1, 2014
Finding Spencer
For those that signed up for my Newsletter, you should have already read the first chapter of Finding Spencer. I hope you all enjoyed it. For those of you that haven’t signed up, click here to sign up to get special stuff early!
Also, if you haven’t joined my Steamy Knights Facebook group, do that too. That is where you can find out all current information about me and my books before it is posted on this blog or in my Newsletter. And who knows…I bet there will be teasers and giveaways in there too
Now for the main event…below is the first chapter of Finding Spencer. After you’re done, please leave a comment and let me know what you think!
**Please note that this is unedited and may change with final edits before publishing. Brandon and I are reminiscing and I’m enjoying every minute of it. I’ve missed him!**
Finding Spencer
CHAPTER ONE
Do you ever think to yourself that something’s gotta give?
I’m a successful business man, but my love life is the worst it has ever been. I’m dating this chick who I have nothing in common with, and every time I try to end things, she sneaks her way back in, and we have lousy make-up sex.
I’m pretty sure she’s bipolar and hasn’t been diagnosed, yet. One minute we’re watching some drama reality show—not my choice—and the next, she’s accusing me of cheating on her. It’s like a broken record, and I’m tired of hearing it.
“Baby, where are we having dinner tonight?” Christy, my soon-to-be ex-again, asked.
“Can’t. Have to work—late.”
I’ve resorted to short, incomplete sentences with her. No matter what I’ve said, she’s turned it around and tried to get me to do whatever she wanted. I could probably speak Japanese and she would pretend I said that I wanted to marry her instead of break up with her. I needed a plan to get her out of my life forever—and fast!
“You always have to work late now. I thought you wanted to spend more time with me?” Christy pouted, sticking out her bottom lip.
Spend more time with her? What the fuck? Hell no! I was lucky I’d never given her a key or she would be over at my place every night. She was only at my place now because I was horny as fuck and gave in to her temptation—again. I would always give into her because work was stressful, and I needed the release.
“Jason and I are busy. We’re trying to open the new gym, you know that.”
That was just an excuse. Yes, Jason and I were opening a new gym, but most of our business dealings were during normal business hours, and if I saw an email after hours, then I answered it on my phone or from home. I could usually get out of work by six at night, but I was just trying to get away from Christy and I didn’t know how else to do it. I didn’t want to move. I loved my condo, but moving might be the only option.
I didn’t like her anymore. She wasn’t really my type. I’ve always had a thing for brunettes, and Christy was blonde and so fucking high maintenance, I wanted to shoot myself. I loved the outdoors, sports, poker—Christy hated them all.
“Fine, I’ll come over tonight when you get home.”
“Christy, please. I need a night alone.”
“What the fuck, Brandon? Why are you being an asshole?”
“I’m not being an asshole. I just need some space.”
“Are you breaking up with me? Are you cheating on me?”
The first time Christy asked if I was breaking up with her, I made the mistake of saying “yes”. I’m not going to make that mistake again. Her nails hurt!
“I’m not cheating on you. I just need a night alone. Go hang out with your friends. You know Mondays are busy for me.”
“Fine, but I want you all to myself this weekend since you’re going to Vegas next weekend,” she said, coming up to give me a kiss.
Every ounce of me tried not to shudder under her touch. What was I doing? I couldn’t stand to be touched by her, but at night I gave in to her come-ons?
I was certain God was looking out for me when I asked Christy if she wanted to go to Vegas with us for my buddy’s birthday party a few weeks back. Christy only wanted to come if we were going clubbing. I told her we were playing poker; she turned her nose up and pouted for hours, and then accused me of cheating on her—in the future. That should have been my sign to get the fuck out, but I don’t listen sometimes. Christy has been nothing but trouble for me.
I didn’t respond to her about coming over for the weekend. I wasn’t going to make any promises. I needed to talk to Becca, one of my best friends, and ask her how I was going to get rid of Christy—for good.
*~*~*
“What’s wrong with you?” Jason, my best friend, asked as he leaned into my office.
“Christy…” I groaned.
“I thought you were dumping her?”
“I tried—again.”
Jason sat in the chair in front of my desk. We had been friends since college. He met his wife, Becca, at Texas A&M where we all attended, and the three of us had been friends ever since. We were business partners now; I was the Best Man at their wedding and lived with them when we first moved to San Francisco.
They’ve been through all my ups and downs, especially in college when some asshole started a fight with me and Jason and broke my back because our football coach named me starting quarterback and not him. Jason and Becca were more than friends—they were like my brother and sister.
“What happened this time?” Jason asked, crossing his arms over his chest.
“When I told her that I was done, she cried and wouldn’t leave my place.”
“Dump her at her place.”
“I tried,” I said, burying my head in my hands. “She just follows me home and then begs and begs—promising all these sexual acts that she ends up not doing.”
Jason busted out laughing. “Oh man, that’s good!”
“Fuck you!” I said, throwing my pen at him.
“What’s so funny in here?” Becca asked, walking into my office.
“Brandon can’t get rid of Christy,” Jason told his wife.
I gave Becca a brief rundown of my obsessed girlfriend while she and Jason laughed at me. It kinda sucks being single sometimes. I’ve always wished I had what they had, but I haven’t been so lucky. I was close once, but then found out the girl cheated on me one drunken night, and since then I’ve guarded my heart.
I’ve only been dating Christy a few months. I don’t love her. Never have. I’m not even sure what attracted me to her. She’s not my type. I want a girl that is down to earth, loves sports, doesn’t care if I go mountain biking with Jason every weekend and wants me for me and not for my money or a free gym membership.
You would think that I have women fawning all over me. I’m so busy with work, that I haven’t had time to go out and meet anyone new. It was easy for me to call Christy, get off like I needed, but it has come to the point where she made my skin crawl.
I met her at a bar one night. Maybe it was the way she rubbed her ass on my dick that made me want to fuck her that night—yep, that was it—but since then, I haven’t gotten rid of her.
“Maybe it’s time to get a restraining order?” Becca asked.
“Or move back to Austin,” Jason said.
“I’m not moving back to Texas. I like it here. Plus, the Giants are way better than the Astros.”
“But they have our Cowboys,” Jason said while Becca was looking at her phone.
“You want me to run our Austin gym again?” I asked.
We currently have four gyms. One in Austin, one in Houston, one in Denver and the one here in San Francisco. In January, we hope to open a new one in Seattle. The current property is in foreclosure, and our real estate guy, Paul, was working his magic to get us a good deal. Everything is included in the sale since it’s currently a gym, so we won’t have to spend a lot of time setting everything up. We will just need to add our signature touches like a spa, beach volleyball and basketball courts, with our operating hours extending to be twenty-four hours a day.
“You’re not going back to Texas,” Becca said. “This is what you do. You tell your door guy to not let her in…”
“Done that,” I said, cutting her off. “But somehow she gets in.”
“You tell them that if they see her on the property, then to call the cops. You tell Christy that, too. Tell her if she shows up again, the cops will be called and you’ll be getting a restraining order.”
“That’s so harsh,” I said.
“It’s either that or her sleeping in front of your door every night.”
“Why do I always have to find the crazies?”
“Your luck will change, B. You just need to get Christy out of the picture and let that special someone into your life,” Becca said, patting my shoulder to comfort me.
*~*~*
Christy: What time are you getting off?
Jesus, fucking Christ! Didn’t we have this conversation this morning? I’m not answering her.
And I didn’t.
She texted again.
Christy: I miss you already. I can’t go a night without you.
I groaned, throwing my phone on my desk and continued working.
Christy: Why aren’t you answering me? You better not be cheating on me. I’ll hunt that bitch down!
I decided to text her back. My luck, she would show up at the gym and cause a big scene. Couldn’t have our clients seeing that shit.
Me: I’m not cheating on you. I’m at work. BUSY!
Christy: I’ll be at your place tonight at 10.
Why do I seriously find the clingiest women in the world? Fucking hell!
Me: Might not be home.
Christy: I’ll come by the gym.
No!
Me: Might not be at the gym, either.
Christy: So you ARE cheating on me?
Me: Christy, I have friends…not just you. And no, for the last time, I’m not cheating on you. I have a meeting.
*~*~*
I didn’t hear back from Christy. I already knew that she would be at my place when I got home. I needed to be a fucking man and just break up with her for good. I needed to listen to my head and my heart—not my dick.
At five-thirty, Jason stuck his head in my office. “Going home.”
“I’m doing it. Breaking up with Christy for good tonight.”
“Right…” Jason said with a laugh.
“How is it out there? I think I need to burn off some pent-up energy so I don’t agree to let her suck my dick.”
Being a fairly new gym in the area, Jason and I created two-week trial passes. We expected a lot of the after work crowd to show—and they had been for the last few weeks. Each Monday seemed to bring out more people trying to start their week off right.
“Fairly busy, but not full.”
We stepped out of my office that overlooked the floor. I scanned the area, seeing people taking advantage of our smoothie bar, standing in line for racquetball and enjoying our equipment and weights.
“Nice. I’m going to work out.”
Usually we don’t work out when it’s busy, but I needed to really get my head screwed on straight. A good run always cleared my head.
Running, not sex Brandon!
As I continued to look over the floor, my eyes drifted to the treadmills to see if any were open. That was when I saw her.
“Have you seen her before?” I asked Jason.
“Who?”
“Her.” I pointed to the brunette I’d never seen before, running on the treadmill.
“No, never seen her before. Why?”
“Because—I’m going to marry her,” I said, walking away and not waiting for him to respond.
B&S Series 1.5 – Finding Spencer – Release Date TBD, but most likely the end of April 2014. Add to Goodreads here!
B&S Series 2.5 – Wanting Spencer – Release Date TBD, but most likely the first week of July 2014. Add to Goodreads here!
B&S Series 3.5 – Forever Spencer – Release Date TBD, but most likely the last week of August 2014. Add to Goodreads here!
One more thing, you can get a Tattooed Dots shirt by clicking here. You have until April 7th!
March 25, 2014
Authors Under the Lights
If you weren’t able to attend the Authors Under the Lights signing, Saturday, March 22nd, have no fear, I have pictures!
The night before the signing we went to a piano bar and had shots!
KJ Bell and Audrey Harte
Mr. Jonathan Brownell that graces the cover of Tattooed Dots, flew all the way from New Jersey to meet all the ladies! He was a good sport and as soon as he took off his shirt, the ladies swarmed to get pictures…me included!
But I also got to see some of my favorite author people!
Julie Prestsater and Nyrae Dawn
After the signing we went dancing. Most of the authors are teachers and if I would had known that my teachers were partying like this while I was in school…then that would explain the coffee they drank until noon!
Kristie of Kristie’s Kaptivating Reviews
Lisa again.
And I will leave you with this picture of Jon…
March 19, 2014
The Big Apple
I just got home from New York City last night and man, I’m beat! I had such an amazing time for my first trip to The Big Apple–dispite the weather being so effin‘ cold! The first day I was there, we tried to go to Central Park and FAO Schwarz where The Big Piano is from the movie Big. We made it to the toy store–via Subway (we actually didn’t get lost and that was our first time), but it was so cold that after we saw the inside, we left and went back to the hotel. The wind and the cold were brutal! My ears and nose were burning, it was so cold and windy.
That night, we met up with Author Renee Carlino and her husband and saw the show: Sleep No More–that was interesting to say the least (the show, not the sweet and wonderful Renee Carlino)!
Friday, we went to Rockafella Center and Times Square, followed by dinner with Author Audrey Harte, Author Jay Crownover, Author Gina Whitney, and blogger Lady Amber. After dinner we went to see The Wingman James Holeva’s show and at that point, I had no voice…well I had no voice to start the night either. I didn’t feel sick, I was just losing my voice. After James’ show, the girls and I went back to the hotel and to the bar where we met up with other people and had a really good time, especially when blogger/friend, Kerri from Six Chicks and Their Love for Books, told a guy that Christian Grey was her husband to get this guy to leave us alone. He didn’t know who Christian Grey was! Um…what?
The lovely, Jenn Foor! 
Mistress Renee from Sexy Ways of Reading and Kerri from Six Chicks and Their Love for Books.
My Book Beastie, Jay Crownover! 
The signing was a success. I loved meeting everyone I talk to on a daily basis! I still had no voice at the signing (which actually was my worst day for trying to talk…of course because I HAD to!) and the after party with Stacey Prussman and James, was hilarious! After the show, Audrey Harte and I met up with more authors in the hotel bar and after Jay Crownover decided that her nap time was over, we went to my new favorite bar in New York (I don’t really have a list): O’Hara’s. It’s across the street from ground zero and everyone is just so nice there.
Audrey Harte and Kristi from New Adult Addiction.
Sunday I started off the day by Audrey Harte and I taking two lucky winners to lunch!
And then my assistant aka my mom and I, walked Central Park, checked out Little Italy and had dinner with Audrey Harte in Chinatown.
Monday we went to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with Audrey Harte and froze our butts off again.
All in all, it was a good trip. I wish it were warmer and I wish I wasn’t battling my no voice on again/off again sore throat thing.
This coming Saturday, I’ll be at the Authors Under the Lights signing at the Universal City Walk. Tickets are free, click here!
March 4, 2014
It’s Almost Spring
Spring is almost upon us and you know what that means? Baseball! Okay, a lot of you are probably going, “No more snow!” and some of you might be going, “Ah baseball? Boring!” Well, let me tell you that without baseball, I wouldn’t have written Where I Need to Be. Yes, the story isn’t technically about baseball, but while writing it, I watched the San Francisco Giants kick ass. And by kick ass, I mean win the World Series in 2012.
The whole time I was writing Where I Need to Be, I watched and drooled over the Short Stop, Brandon Crawford.
Sorry, I got a little carried away, but see? What’s not to love? He is the perfect Brandon Montgomery (hence why I named him Brandon).
So, like I was saying… spring is coming and we get to watch hot guys in baseball pants!
Oh and in case you haven’t signed up, in my Newsletter that I sent the other day, I listed some important information. If you haven’t already, please read it by clicking here.
Happy Hump Day everyone!
