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February 19, 2013
Bunny Hills and Bikinis is FREE!
For the first time ever, BUNNY HILLS AND BIKINIS is FREE at Amazon — Wed Feb 20th and Thursday Feb 21st ONLY!! Click Here to get your FREE copy!
If you’ve been thinking about buying it, now is the time to grab it! You’ve got nothing to lose and a great, full-length contemporary romance to gain! Here’s the blurb to tell you what it’s about!
Sunny California? Not so much. Amelia’s stuck at the office retreat in frickin’ Lake Tahoe with a grabby colleague who thinks he’s God’s gift to women. At least the workshop presenter is super hot… if only she can get him to take her from the bunny hill to the bedroom.
Amelia Brooks agrees to a weekend retreat in California, thinking it will be held in sunny Malibu only to find out she’s stuck in chilly Lake Tahoe for four long days–just what a girl from Minnesota wants to hear in the middle of winter. Now instead of wiggling her toes in the sand, her feet are squeezed into her new manufactured-by-Satan-himself-uncomfortable boots. If that’s not enough, Amelia’s obnoxious colleague William has decided this is the weekend they’ll finally be together and he won’t keep his thoughts–or his hands–to himself.
Amelia’s ready to kick off those boots and peel off her wooly sweater once she meets Nate Miller–the workshop’s hunky presenter. But Nate’s not ready to settle down. He’s seen his workshop buddies fall in love then fall out of the running for being promoted to the big city workshop circuit and he’s not about to let that happen to his life’s dream–until he gets involved with Amelia. Now he’s not so sure he can walk away at the end of the weekend with his heart intact and his promotion in hand.
Now Amelia’s got four days to stave off William’s persistent advances long enough to fall in love with Nate and possibly…learn to ski the bunny hill.
All 5 star reviews on Amazon right now!
“If you love romance and you love chick lit and you love to laugh, then you need this book… You can’t go wrong with this author!”
“This book was a wonderful mix of fun, flirty and sexy. The characters are so likable and you really want their romance to steam up… And when it does you won’t be disappointed.”
“This novel kicks the steaminess up a notch, and I am not complaining!”
“This is one of those romances that can keep you up late into the night to finish needing to know what is going to happen. I really enjoyed the twist and turns in this book and several times wanted to tell these characters what I thought… Definitely a great read you don’t want to miss.”
How about an excerpt?
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She kissed him then. Her mouth tasted like apples and liquor and he couldn’t get enough when she plunged her tongue into his mouth. He grabbed the back of her hair gently and pulled her lips from his, forcing her head to tilt back slightly, exposing her neck. He could see her pulse pounding through the delicate skin.
“You are a devious, cruel woman. You’re making this very difficult for me to resist you.” “Then don’t.”
His lips went to her neck, licking along her pulse point. His hand relaxed in her hair and
she tilted her head to the side allowing him better access. Trailing kisses down her neck and back up to her jaw, his pulse quickened as her breathing grew heavier with each one.
Her hands went to the sides of his face, forcing him to stay still long enough that her mouth could find his again. Then she was on him, demanding that he kiss her back. Her hips twitched slightly as she adjusted her position on him, causing him to stifle a deep groan. He didn’t want her to know how much she affected him at that moment, with that simple action.
He responded, kissing her fiercely, deeply, hungrily. He couldn’t wait to get her back to his room but he had to. A girl like Amelia deserved something better than the back of a rental limo. Besides, if they did anything here, it would be rushed and that was the furthest deviation from his plans for them. He wanted to take his time with her. Pleasure her. Fully. Until she was so bleary-eyed and completely satiated from their lovemaking that she begged him to let her sleep.
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Falling for You on Tour and a Giveaway!
FALLING FOR YOU is now on a book tour with Tasty Book Reviews. And to say thanks to all my faithful readers, I’m giving away a $20 Amazon Gift Card!!! All you have to do is come on tour with me and leave a comment at any/all of my tour stops for your chance to win! Simple!!
So far, reviews for FALLING FOR YOU are amazing!!
Reading Renee gave it 5 stars! “I will say I LOVED this book.”
Tasty Read Book Reviews gave it a Top Tasty Read score saying, “This was my first Heather Thurmeier read, but certainly won’t be my last. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Falling For You, the first book in her Reality TV Series.” and “Heather had me saying “awwww” from the moment that Cassidy and Evan met. I honestly was sitting on edge until they FINALLY kissed…OMG…I love when that happens. When I am so engrossed in a romance that I am literally in the “They better kiss soon or I am going to die” zone.”
So what are you waiting for? Find out if the reviewers are right and check out FALLING FOR YOU for yourself! And don’t forget to stop by my tour for your chance to win a gift card!
February 11, 2013
USA Today and Stuck on You Releases!
Today is a very exciting day!! I’m over on USA Today’s Happily Ever After blog chatting about my reality TV inspirations and it’s also the release day for STUCK ON YOU!! Woot!!
Check out the USA Today spot Here!!
Help me celebrate the release of STUCK ON YOU by buying your copy today!!
Paige Anderson agrees to be on a new reality show called Treasure Trekkers, a show where contestants use handheld GPS units to find hidden caches filled with prizes, with her good friend Cassidy. But when Cassidy is unable to compete, Chip Cormack, the show’s producer, steps in with a last-minute replacement to be Paige’s partner – Zoe Oliver, reality TV’s favorite bad girl.
Jack Miles (aka Miles) is a mountain climber with the body to prove it. Miles convinced his climbing partner Ben to come on the show with him for one reason – to prove to Ben that they can still hike together, regardless of the fact that Ben lost his foot in a tragic accident. Miles isn’t about to let anything get in his way of winning – not even beautiful Paige.
But when Miles and Paige are thrown into an alliance with their teammates, working closely together leads to more than just good strategy. Can Paige steal Miles’ heart while surviving Zoe long enough to win the game?
Have you read the first in the series yet? FALLING FOR YOU is a stand alone story, but it’s where we first met Paige. If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s the blurb!
Newly single Cassidy Quinn is thrilled to be a contestant on the new reality dating show The One. But her excitement turns to horror when the gorgeous bachelor turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Brad again makes Cassidy realize she might not be as “over him” as she thought—and then she meets hunky cameraman Evan Burke.
After watching his brother lose his wife in a tragic accident, Evan vows never to fall in love. But following Cassidy around as her personal cameraman makes him question his decision, and resisting her gets harder with every sunbathing, bikini-wearing day.
Cassidy and Evan begin a forbidden affair while her ex-boyfriend tries to win her heart back one groping, awkward moment at a time. If Cassidy can manage to stop falling off horses (literally), stop falling onto her ex-boyfriend, the bachelor (yes, literally), and stop falling in love with backstage playboy Evan, she might still make it through the show without becoming a tabloid sensation.
But soon Cassidy must choose between the ex who broke her heart and the cameraman who might never love her back. For Cassidy, this reality show just got real.
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February 7, 2013
Heartbreakers Blog Hop and Giveaway!
Welcome to another blog hop and giveaway! If you’re new here, thanks fro dropping by! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re chatting heroes and heartbreakers. To me, a heartbreaker is the one who just out of your reach. Maybe he’s the bad boy who won’t settle down. Or maybe he’s the one who couldn’t be what the heroine thought she needed. Or maybe he’s the one who’s with someone else but should be with the heroine. Any way you look at it, the heartbreaker is only the heartbreaker until he becomes the hero!
My newest release STUCK ON YOU features heartbreaker Miles. He’s the guy who is untouchable. He’s a sexy, strong mountain climber who lives for adventure. He’s loyal to a fault with a scar so deep it eats him up inside and impacts his every decision. Can we all just pause and say a collective yum? YUM! Check out the blurb!
Paige Anderson agrees to be on a new reality show called Treasure Trekkers, a show where contestants use handheld GPS units to find hidden caches filled with prizes, with her good friend Cassidy. But when Cassidy is unable to compete, Chip Cormack, the show’s producer, steps in with a last-minute replacement to be Paige’s partner – Zoe Oliver, reality TV’s favorite bad girl.
Jack Miles (aka Miles) is a mountain climber with the body to prove it. Miles convinced his climbing partner Ben to come on the show with him for one reason – to prove to Ben that they can still hike together, regardless of the fact that Ben lost his foot in a tragic accident. Miles isn’t about to let anything get in his way of winning – not even beautiful Paige.
But when Miles and Paige are thrown into an alliance with their teammates, working closely together leads to more than just good strategy. Can Paige steal Miles’ heart while surviving Zoe long enough to win the game?
Not sure? How about a teeny, tiny teaser?
While they chatted, Paige had trouble keeping her mind on the conversation. Hopefully if he said anything important, Zoe would remember it and tell her later.
How could Paige possibly concentrate on boring cache details when Miles sat across from her looking all beefy and delicious? And when he smiled, she melted. She peeked up at him as he joined in to the conversation. The light from the fireplace danced across his skin highlighting the stubble that had grown along his jaw during the day. He looked like he really needed a shower.
A hot shower with lots of slippery soap. And a loofa. A loofa she could navigate over his chest, scrubbing every contour, and down what was most likely a six-pack of abs. All the way to…
A cough startled her, making her jump like she’d been caught sneaking around somewhere she shouldn’t be. She glanced up from Miles’s lap only to find a silly grin on his face and a cocked eyebrow. Oh, yes. She’d been caught. But he didn’t seem at all bothered by it.
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February 6, 2013
Adventures in Geocaching and a STUCK ON YOU Excerpt!
Geocaching is basically real life treasure hunting. Using a handheld GPS unit, you enter in coordinates to try and navigate to the location. Other geocachers will hide caches (treasure boxes) in various locations all over the world. The ones my family have found so far are usually in wooded areas, parks, just off of hiking trails, in fields, in parking lots, etc. Inside these caches are always a logbook for you to record that you’ve been there, and often times also includes other little items you are free to take. If you take something, it’s nice to leave something else behind. My kids love finding these treasures and getting a little token toy like a plastic lizard or tiny puzzle or bouncy ball. Sometimes there are trackable items that you can take. The point of those items is to take it, record it online and then leave it in another cache somewhere else. It’s fun to look online and see where your trackable coin or token has traveled!
Geocaching is one of my family’s favorite activities in the warm months. It gets us all outside together, doing something as a family and without the distraction of electronics. We always have so much fun exploring new areas and finding places practically in our own backyard that we never even knew existed before!
Since geocaching can take you well off the beaten path, here are some simple tips to help you get started and to help you stay safe while geocaching:
1. Wear comfortable shoes. Sure that little device in your hand says it’s only a mile to the cache, but that might be only if you walk in a straight line. Your path might be windy, hilly and involve climbing things! Take my advice, wear comfortable shoes.
Husband and my 2 girls out for a hike and a little geocaching. There was a trail marked on the trees, but the leaves had covered the path. Always go prepared for adventure!
2. Geocache with a friend. First, it’s more fun to have someone to chat with while you search. Secondly, it’s just safer not to venture out into the woods or any other unknown territory on your own.
3. Don’t geocache and Drive! Having a friend or geocaching buddy with you is very helpful when you’re initially driving to your location. We always start out in the car then have to navigate via roads to get as close as we can to the area where the cache is hidden. You do NOT want to try and look at your GPS unit while driving! That would be way dangerous and we want geocaching to be fun not life threatening!
4. Bring a charged cell phone! You do not want to get lost on trails and not be able to call for help if you get hurt or need someone to come and find you.
Indy Jones. Our adventurous pup who loves geocaching just about as much as we do!
5. Be prepared. Always carry a little food, water, and first aid essentials with you. It just makes good sense to go out prepared. And don’t forget about your doggy companions! Our furry geocaching friends also need water along the trail if you’re going to be out a long time. And I don’t know about you, but I’d rather my dog didn’t drink out of a stagnant pond when it’s just as easy to bring a tiny leak-proof tupperware container of water with me.
6. Carry a real compass. What if you GPS unit malfunctions and your cell phone dies because you didn’t listen to rule 4? Bring that old fashioned compass with you and hopefully you know how to use and which direction you parked your car in!
7. Bring a camera! Some of the sights we’ve happened by during our quest to find a cache have been so beautiful! And we never knew they were there! Make sure you bring a camera to record all the awesome new places you discover in your travels.
Signing the logbook while my brother-in-law checks out his very first find!
8. Bring a pen or pencil. Most caches include a writing instrument of some kind, but if it’s a tiny one, there may not be room for anything other than a logbook. After working hard to find the cache, you want to make sure you can log your visit.
9. Check each cache rating. If you’re geocaching with children, make sure you check the rating on the cache to make sure the hide and the terrain are not too difficult for the ages/abilities you’re searching with. The smaller the children, the easier caches you should attempt. And if you get out there and the terrain gets too tough, be smart and mark it as a Did Not Find for now. You can always try again another time. SAFETY FIRST!
10. Tell someone you’re going geocaching. You should always let a friend or family member know if you’re headed out somewhere new. It just makes good sense for geocaching, hiking, or any other activities that take you out of your normal routine.
Ready to get started geocaching? Head over to Geocaching.com and have a look around!
One of the many beautiful places we’ve found because of our geocaching adventures.
My newest book (releasing on Monday Feb 11th!!!) STUCK ON YOU was inspired by both my love for reality TV and geocaching. In the book, contestants compete on a new reality TV show sort of like the Amazing Race but navigating their way through the game via geocaching! It’s really unique and fun and it’s totally a show I would sign up for! I hope you’ll check it out!
Here’s a little geocaching excerpt to wet your appetite for more!
For the next quarter mile, they walked in silence following the arrow of the GPS. A few more minutes and they should reach the cache. Paige leaned in closer to the unit, watching the distance on the screen decreasing. Ten more feet.
The ground fell away beneath her and she was suddenly on her back, sliding down a very bumpy surface. After a short slide, she came to a stop, staring up at the canopy of trees.
Ouch.
Footsteps pounded down the slope after her then Miles was down on his knees in the dirt beside her.
Well hello there, Mr. Muscles. Let’s get dirty together.
The image of getting dirty in the forest with Miles was a little more sex kitten than her usual train of thought. Did I hit my head on the way down?
Or maybe it was the influence of the super hot, super built man hovering over her with concern in his eyes that caused the shift in her mental state.
“Are you okay?” Miles asked, touching the side of her face and turning her head first one direction and then the other. Her eyes never left his.
“I’m fine. Just dirty—muddy,” she clarified. Not that he could read her mind, but still. “I’ll get up now.”
“Let me help you,” he said, standing over her and wrapping his large hands around her upper arms, pulling her up to stand in front of him. His hands dropped to her waist and she found hers groping his chest again. Seemed she couldn’t keep her hands off of him. Not that the rest of her complained in the least.
“Thanks,” she whispered, looking up to meet his gaze. The mix of concern and… something else made her breath hitch in her throat. Damn.
“My pleasure.”
Her feet went out from under her again, but this time she didn’t slide down the slope. Possibly because she’d managed to drag Miles down to the ground with her. Perhaps his body weight pressing her into the soft dirt was enough to stop her from going anywhere. Definitely every inch of his tall, muscular body against hers was enough to cause the lightheadedness she now felt.
Or possibly the lightheadedness could be from his leg pressing against the junction of her thighs. He’d managed to anchor them both to the ground as she straddled his leg. Yes, that could cause lightheadedness to hit full force.
As could the length of something else currently pressing into her.
Either he suddenly had less blood traveling to his brain or he’d managed to shove a tree branch in his pocket on the way down the hill. A very large tree branch.
Ready to read more? You can pre-order your copy today!
Adventures in Geocaching and Tips!
Geocaching is basically real life treasure hunting. Using a handheld GPS unit, you enter in coordinates to try and navigate to the location. Other geocachers will hide caches (treasure boxes) in various locations all over the world. The ones my family have found so far are usually in wooded areas, parks, just off of hiking trails, in fields, in parking lots, etc. Inside these caches are always a logbook for you to record that you’ve been there, and often times also includes other little items you are free to take. If you take something, it’s nice to leave something else behind. My kids love finding these treasures and getting a little token toy like a plastic lizard or tiny puzzle or bouncy ball. Sometimes there are trackable items that you can take. The point of those items is to take it, record it online and then leave it in another cache somewhere else. It’s fun to look online and see where your trackable coin or token has traveled!
Geocaching is one of my family’s favorite activities in the warm months. It gets us all outside together, doing something as a family and without the distraction of electronics. We always have so much fun exploring new areas and finding places practically in our own backyard that we never even knew existed before!
Since geocaching can take you well off the beaten path, here are some simple tips to help you get started and to help you stay safe while geocaching:
1. Wear comfortable shoes. Sure that little device in your hand says it’s only a mile to the cache, but that might be only if you walk in a straight line. Your path might be windy, hilly and involve climbing things! Take my advice, wear comfortable shoes.
Husband and my 2 girls out for a hike and a little geocaching. There was a trail marked on the trees, but the leaves had covered the path. Always go prepared for adventure!
2. Geocache with a friend. First, it’s more fun to have someone to chat with while you search. Secondly, it’s just safer not to venture out into the woods or any other unknown territory on your own.
3. Don’t geocache and Drive! Having a friend or geocaching buddy with you is very helpful when you’re initially driving to your location. We always start out in the car then have to navigate via roads to get as close as we can to the area where the cache is hidden. You do NOT want to try and look at your GPS unit while driving! That would be way dangerous and we want geocaching to be fun not life threatening!
4. Bring a charged cell phone! You do not want to get lost on trails and not be able to call for help if you get hurt or need someone to come and find you.
Indy Jones. Our adventurous pup who loves geocaching just about as much as we do!
5. Be prepared. Always carry a little food, water, and first aid essentials with you. It just makes good sense to go out prepared. And don’t forget about your doggy companions! Our furry geocaching friends also need water along the trail if you’re going to be out a long time. And I don’t know about you, but I’d rather my dog didn’t drink out of a stagnant pond when it’s just as easy to bring a tiny leak-proof tupperware container of water with me.
6. Carry a real compass. What if you GPS unit malfunctions and your cell phone dies because you didn’t listen to rule 4? Bring that old fashioned compass with you and hopefully you know how to use and which direction you parked your car in!
7. Bring a camera! Some of the sights we’ve happened by during our quest to find a cache have been so beautiful! And we never knew they were there! Make sure you bring a camera to record all the awesome new places you discover in your travels.
Signing the logbook while my brother-in-law checks out his very first find!
8. Bring a pen or pencil. Most caches include a writing instrument of some kind, but if it’s a tiny one, there may not be room for anything other than a logbook. After working hard to find the cache, you want to make sure you can log your visit.
9. Check each cache rating. If you’re geocaching with children, make sure you check the rating on the cache to make sure the hide and the terrain are not too difficult for the ages/abilities you’re searching with. The smaller the children, the easier caches you should attempt. And if you get out there and the terrain gets too tough, be smart and mark it as a Did Not Find for now. You can always try again another time. SAFETY FIRST!
10. Tell someone you’re going geocaching. You should always let a friend or family member know if you’re headed out somewhere new. It just makes good sense for geocaching, hiking, or any other activities that take you out of your normal routine.
One of the many beautiful places we’ve found because of our geocaching adventures.
My newest book (releasing on Monday Feb 11th!!!) STUCK ON YOU was inspired by both my love for reality TV and geocaching. In the book, contestants compete on a new reality TV show sort of like the Amazing Race but navigating their way through the game via geocaching! It’s really unique and fun and it’s totally a show I would sign up for! I hope you’ll check it out!
Here’s a little geocaching excerpt to wet your appetite for more!
For the next quarter mile, they walked in silence following the arrow of the GPS. A few more minutes and they should reach the cache. Paige leaned in closer to the unit, watching the distance on the screen decreasing. Ten more feet.
The ground fell away beneath her and she was suddenly on her back, sliding down a very bumpy surface. After a short slide, she came to a stop, staring up at the canopy of trees.
Ouch.
Footsteps pounded down the slope after her then Miles was down on his knees in the dirt beside her.
Well hello there, Mr. Muscles. Let’s get dirty together.
The image of getting dirty in the forest with Miles was a little more sex kitten than her usual train of thought. Did I hit my head on the way down?
Or maybe it was the influence of the super hot, super built man hovering over her with concern in his eyes that caused the shift in her mental state.
“Are you okay?” Miles asked, touching the side of her face and turning her head first one direction and then the other. Her eyes never left his.
“I’m fine. Just dirty—muddy,” she clarified. Not that he could read her mind, but still. “I’ll get up now.”
“Let me help you,” he said, standing over her and wrapping his large hands around her upper arms, pulling her up to stand in front of him. His hands dropped to her waist and she found hers groping his chest again. Seemed she couldn’t keep her hands off of him. Not that the rest of her complained in the least.
“Thanks,” she whispered, looking up to meet his gaze. The mix of concern and… something else made her breath hitch in her throat. Damn.
“My pleasure.”
Her feet went out from under her again, but this time she didn’t slide down the slope. Possibly because she’d managed to drag Miles down to the ground with her. Perhaps his body weight pressing her into the soft dirt was enough to stop her from going anywhere. Definitely every inch of his tall, muscular body against hers was enough to cause the lightheadedness she now felt.
Or possibly the lightheadedness could be from his leg pressing against the junction of her thighs. He’d managed to anchor them both to the ground as she straddled his leg. Yes, that could cause lightheadedness to hit full force.
As could the length of something else currently pressing into her.
Either he suddenly had less blood traveling to his brain or he’d managed to shove a tree branch in his pocket on the way down the hill. A very large tree branch.
Ready to read more? You can pre-order your copy today!
January 28, 2013
Meet the Madcacher!
Not much longer until my new book STUCK ON YOU hits the shelves! Of course, you can pre-order it from AMAZON today if you don’t want to worry about forgetting to go buy your copy when it releases on Feb 11th.
But I’m not here to chat about my book today. I’m here because in my book, the contestants of the new reality TV show Treasure Trekkers go geocaching to find prizes. And I’ve realized that many of my readers may not know what geocaching is. So to introduce you to the super fun world of geocaching, I’ve teamed up with the Madcacher himself! Madcacher and author Kurt Milligan paired up with author EJ Martin to co-write this awesome and informative guide about creating unique or hard to find geocaches. I can barely find the easy caches. I think book will make my searches much more challenging in the future!!
Here’s a little more info about the book. You can find it on AMAZON when you’re ready to pick up your copy!
Geocaching is an increasingly popular outdoor activity that combines high-tech navigation with treasure hunting. Because players hide and seek the treasures; we’ve created a collection of “devilish” caches to make the hunt a more challenging and rewarding experience. Get creative and explore the fun of hiding your very own unique or hard to find geocache.
Here’s an excerpt from his book to help fill you in on what geocaching is!
WHAT IS GEOCACHING? – (Excerpt)Have you ever dreamed of finding lost treasure like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn did? Maybe you were intrigued with the adventures of Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins in the classic story, Treasure Island. If you prefer movies, then perhaps the puzzle solving skills of Benjamin Franklin Gates and Abigail Chase in the “National Treasure” series pique your interest.
All of these captivating stories reflect many peoples’ fantasies about finding lost treasure while at the same time inspiring us to seek adventure, solve complicated riddles, and find a chest overflowing with gold doubloons and silver chalices studded with shimmering red rubies. If you fit into this group, and most of us do, then you’re going to like what we have to tell you about geocaching.
Geocaching is a new kind of hybrid sport that assimilates some of the most up-to-date technology into traditional recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and swimming. Adding the dimension of an occasional brainteaser into the mix enhances the activity’s appeal tremendously….
As a geocacher myself, I can tell you that once you try it and find your first cache, it’s hard to resist the temptation of trying to find your next and your next and your next cache! Seriously, it becomes a bit addictive! But that’s okay. It’s a good addiction. One that gets you outside into nature, learning more about where you live and exploring areas near you that you’ve probably driven past without so much as a glance.
And it’s something the whole family can get do together!! My family started geocaching when youngest was about 2 or 3. Of course, you try to do easier caches with the little ones, but they love finding ‘hidden treasure!’ I’ll be posting some pictures from our adventures in geocaching soon!
If you want more information about geocaching, be sure to check out this great book as well as his very awesome website http://www.madcacher.com
January 25, 2013
First Look — an Excerpt from Stuck on You
Only 2.5 weeks until STUCK ON YOU releases on Feb 11th! Just in time to give it as a gift to your favorite Valentine’s maybe?? I’m so excited about this book. It’s the second in the Reality TV Romances series but the show is all new. This time it’s not about a bunch of girls dating a bachelor. Nope. This time, teams of two race around the New York Hudson Valley area collecting points and prizes as they find hidden caches (treasure boxes) using handheld GPS units. I hope everyone who loved FALLING FOR YOU will give this book a try too! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you do.
So how about a first look at STUCK ON YOU? I know I’ve given you the blurb before, but I think it’s time for an excerpt instead. So let’s see what’s up with Paige in her book STUCK ON YOU!
***
“Welcome, everyone, to the first season of Treasure Trekkers, the show that will have you racing for treasures in caches hidden around the New York metropolitan area as well as the lower Hudson Valley.” He paused to smile for the camera a moment before continuing on. “You never know what surprise you’ll find in the next cache. Perhaps you’ll find money, or a fantastic trip for two. Maybe you’ll even find the keys to a new car!”
The contestants cheered. Even Paige who was normally pretty quiet and reserved cheered at the idea of being able to win really awesome prizes along the way without having to win the whole show. Even with Cassidy as her teammate, the chances of winning the adventure show were pretty slim for two girls who weren’t exactly athletic or outdoorsy. Winning a few prizes could go a long way to making Paige more comfortable in life. Her salary as a freelance graphic artist covered the bills, but little else. But at least she could take time off whenever she wanted.
“Speaking of surprises, we’re starting off the show with a big one.” Spencer motioned for Cassidy to come and stand beside him instead of off to the side where she had been next to Chip. “I’m sure most of you have already noticed that one of our teams of two is currently a team of one. But not for long.”
Paige felt her insecurity creeping up into her cheeks. She hated being the center of attention. Why had she ever agreed to come on this new show? Was a free trip, an interesting experience, and time spent with her good friend really worth all this?
Spencer gestured to her. “Paige has been patiently waiting for her teammate to show up and here she is with me. Cassidy, why don’t you tell everyone why you’re here with me instead of over there with your teammate.”
Cassidy glanced around the small gathering, smiling as she found the spot where Evan stood filming. Then her eyes met Paige’s quickly before settling back on Spencer.
“Well, um, there’s been a little change of plans.”
What change of plans? No one spoke to me about any changes and I’ve been here all day.
“I was supposed to run the race with Paige.” Cassidy caught Paige’s gaze again, her expression clearly apologetic for what she was about to say. “But I’m sorry. I can’t run the race with you.”
Can’t run the race? I can’t run it alone.
“And why is that?” Spencer asked even though he absolutely had to already know the answer. But America didn’t and neither did Paige.
How? Why? What could possibly make it okay for Cassidy to think she could abandon Paige at the last minute like this? Her chest tightened at the thought of having to run it alone. Or drop out before they even started.
Damn. Getting voted out in the third round on The One was bad enough, but now she was about to be kicked off in the first episode of a show where everyone was supposed to compete until the end. This wasn’t fair.
Cassidy looked away from Paige and back to Evan, a smile coming to her lips. “Because…”
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Oh I am so mean!! You were just about to learn why Cassidy can’t compete with Paige and I left you hanging… Why can’t Cassy compete? What will happen to Paige? Will Paige have to run the race alone? Will she get kicked out on day one? Or will Paige get a new partner??
Find out the day the book releases by pre-ordering your copy of STUCK ON YOU today!
Haven’t read FALLING FOR YOU yet? What are you waiting for?? With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, you can’t go wrong!
Newly single Cassidy Quinn is thrilled to be a contestant on the new reality dating show The One. But her excitement turns to horror when the gorgeous bachelor turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Brad again makes Cassidy realize she might not be as “over him” as she thought—and then she meets hunky cameraman Evan Burke.
After watching his brother lose his wife in a tragic accident, Evan vows never to fall in love. But following Cassidy around as her personal cameraman makes him question his decision, and resisting her gets harder with every sunbathing, bikini-wearing day.
Cassidy and Evan begin a forbidden affair while her ex-boyfriend tries to win her heart back one groping, awkward moment at a time. If Cassidy can manage to stop falling off horses (literally), stop falling onto her ex-boyfriend, the bachelor (yes, literally), and stop falling in love with backstage playboy Evan, she might still make it through the show without becoming a tabloid sensation.
But soon Cassidy must choose between the ex who broke her heart and the cameraman who might never love her back. For Cassidy, this reality show just got real.
January 18, 2013
Happy Endings Giveaway Blog Hop
It’s that time again—Blog Hop time!! This time, I’m hopping with Reading-Romances.com and we’re celebrating everything about happy endings and why we love them! Make sure you check out all the other participating authors by clicking the link above!!
I love happy endings in real life and in books. My favorite happy ending ever is my hubs. I mean, is there any other response to this?? He is my one and only. Awwww… I’m such a sap. And as my tagline will tell you, all of my books have a happy ending too! So to celebrate happy endings, I’m giving away 3 ebook copies of FALLING FOR YOU! Winners will have their choice between kindle, or nook formats since I know how to gift those ones, LOL. And all you have to do to enter to win is fill out the rafflecopter below!
Newly single Cassidy Quinn is thrilled to be a contestant on the new reality dating show The One. But her excitement turns to horror when the gorgeous bachelor turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Brad again makes Cassidy realize she might not be as “over him” as she thought—and then she meets hunky cameraman Evan Burke.
After watching his brother lose his wife in a tragic accident, Evan vows never to fall in love. But following Cassidy around as her personal cameraman makes him question his decision, and resisting her gets harder with every sunbathing, bikini-wearing day.
Cassidy and Evan begin a forbidden affair while her ex-boyfriend tries to win her heart back one groping, awkward moment at a time. If Cassidy can manage to stop falling off horses (literally), stop falling onto her ex-boyfriend, the bachelor (yes, literally), and stop falling in love with backstage playboy Evan, she might still make it through the show without becoming a tabloid sensation.
But soon Cassidy must choose between the ex who broke her heart and the cameraman who might never love her back. For Cassidy, this reality show just got real.
AMAZON NOOK iTUNES CRIMSON ROMANCE
Already read Falling for You? First, THANKS!!! I hope you enjoyed it! But now you need something else to read. How about the second in my Reality TV Romance series, Stuck on You? Stuck on You is releasing on Feb 11th, but you can pre-order it now and it will auto deliver to your kindle on the day of release! How cool is that? Here’s the blurb to get you all excited!
If being forced to team up with reality TV’s favorite bad girl wasn’t enough, falling for her brother might just make this reality show a real nightmare.
Paige Anderson agrees to be on a new reality show called Treasure Trekkers, a show where contestants use handheld GPS units to find hidden caches filled with prizes, with her good friend Cassidy. But when Cassidy is unable to compete, Chip Cormack, the show’s producer, steps in with a last-minute replacement to be Paige’s partner – Zoe Oliver, reality TV’s favorite bad girl.
Jack Miles (aka Miles) is a mountain climber with the body to prove it. Miles convinced his climbing partner Ben to come on the show with him for one reason – to prove to Ben that they can still hike together, regardless of the fact that Ben lost his foot in a tragic accident. Miles isn’t about to let anything get in his way of winning – not even beautiful Paige.
But when Miles and Paige are thrown into an alliance with their teammates, working closely together leads to more than just good strategy. Can Paige steal Miles’ heart while surviving Zoe long enough to win the game?
PRE-ORDER FORM AMAZON HERE!
January 16, 2013
Emergency Preparedness
Are you wondering how Sara and Dane survive their outbreak emergency?? One thing they both know is the importance of an emergency food supply. Do you have yours in place yet? No? I can help! Stop by Survival 4 Blondes today and see what I have to say about a few long-term food storage options! Which one will work best for you and your family??
Want to learn more about Sara and Dane’s story? Here’s the blurb and isn’t the cover fantastic?!!
Escape to my Arms is an upcoming novella with Decadent Publishings new Prepper Romance line. I’m super excited to be a part of this great new line from Decadent. Here’s the blurb for Escape to my Arms:
Sara’s been preparing for this moment her whole life—she just never believed it would actually happen. With her bug-out bag and emergency food already in her truck, her only goal is to get to her family’s hidden bunker and wait out the pandemic that’s hit every major cruise ship port in the US. But her plan quickly falls apart. She’s out of gas, her route to the bunker is now a two-lane parking lot with no alternative in sight and her only weapon is a pocketknife. For an experienced prepper, she’s making every rookie mistake.
Dane believes he’s safe in his cabin, off the beaten path and in the woods with his own source for water, electricity and an endless supply of food to hunt. After finding Sara stranded and alone, he’s suddenly not only providing for and protecting himself, but also the girl who wandered out of the woods and into his life. When looters come looking to take what he has, Sara and Dane’s only option is to make a run for their last hope—the bunker.
Can Sara and Dane find safety in each other’s arms and the strength to survive long enough to escape to the hidden bunker and their future together?
