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$20 AMAZON GIVEAWAY - BEHIND THE DOOR by Mary Sangiovanni

BEHIND THE DOOR
Kathy Ryan #1
by Mary SanGiovanni
Genre: HorrorPub Date: 8/28/2018

Occult specialist Kathy Ryan returns in this thrilling novel of paranormal horror from Mary SanGiovanni, the author of Chills . . .
Some doors should never be opened . . .In the rural town of Zarepath, deep in the woods on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, stands the Door. No one knows where it came from, and no one knows where it leads. For generations, folks have come to the Door seeking solace or forgiveness. They deliver a handwritten letter asking for some emotional burden to be lifted, sealed with a mixture of wax and their own blood, and slide it beneath the Door. Three days later, their wish is answered—for better or worse.Kari is a single mother, grieving over the suicide of her teenage daughter. She made a terrible mistake, asking the powers beyond the Door to erase the memories of her lost child. And when she opened the Door to retrieve her letter, she unleashed every sin, secret, and spirit ever trapped on the other side.Now, it falls to occultist Kathy Ryan to seal the door before Zarepath becomes hell on earth . . .
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Mary SanGiovanni is the author of the Bram Stoker nominated novel The Hollower, its sequels Found You and The Triumvirate, Thrall, Chaos, Savage Woods, Chills—which introduced occult security consultant Kathy Ryan—as well as the novellas For Emmy, Possessing Amy, and The Fading Place, as well as numerous short stories. She has been writing fiction for over a decade, has a masters in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University, and is a member of The Authors Guild, Penn Writers, and International Thriller Writers. Her website is marysangiovanni.com.
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$25 AMAZON GIVEAWAY - SURVIVAL ISLAND by Matt Drabble

Survival Islandby Matt DrabbleGenre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
"Matt Drabble is a name that will one day be as widely recognized as Stephen King & Dean Koontz" - READERS FAVORITE

A new Horror/Thriller/Mystery from the Best Selling & Multi Award Winning Author of "Gated" "Asylum" & "Abra-Cadaver"
Clayton is a small island community cut off from the mainland. They keep to themselves and they like it that way.
As far as the locals are concerned there are Islanders and there are Mainlanders. But the locals don't quite have the island all to themselves.
Depending on who you talk to on the island The chosen Order of the Nine Divines are either a peaceful religious order or a dangerous cult. Solomon Abel had been the Father to the order, Known locally as The Niners, for his entire adult life but he is an old man now and the younger member, including his own son, are growing tired of the old ways.
As far as Clayton Island is concerned a Clayton has held sway across the land, a birthright currently owned by Dale Clayton. He is a man haunted by the iron fist of his father and drowning in his own inadequacy. The Islanders act like they respect him, but he imagines it's only to his face.
For centuries the two communities have live side by side, until now.
With the local timber mill folding the Dale Clayton is left with no choice but to listen to mainland developers. Smart suited men who seek to exploit the island's natural beauty for their own gain.
Arriving with the developers is an old face returning. Ashley Quinn hasn't set foot on her homeland for almost 20 years and she had no desire to be here, but her job was the one stable thing left in her life since the divorce and she was barely hanging on to the life that she'd fought so hard to make.
The people of Clayton Island haven't changed, they've only gotten older, some she is glad to see and others not so much.
With tensions rising fast between those who want the future and those who want to hold onto the past Ashley finds herself caught in the middle. And when it is discovered that The Niners are sitting on the most valuable land on the island there are those who will do anything to take it and those who will do anything to defend it.
There is a powder keg on Clayton and it will only take a single spark to burn the whole place down. Alliances and enemies are formed with many hiding their true intentions and no one is what they seem, because when two tribes go to war, everyone dies.

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Born in Bath, England in 1974, a self-professed "funny onion", equal parts sport loving jock and comic book geek. I am a lover of horror and character driven stories. I am also an A.S sufferer who took to writing full time two years ago after being forced to give up the day job. 

I have a career high position of 5th on Amazon's Horror Author Rank of which I am immensely proud. I was also accepted as a full member of the Horror Writers Association.

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$25 GIVEAWAY - LOVE LIKE WATER by D.E. Malone

 Love Like Water by D.E. Malone Two Hearts, One Tour Bus. Is There Room Enough for Love? After losing her job, Darcy Conti takes a tour guide position at Sturgeon Widows Tours, a quirky family-run business in the small town of Hendricks on the shores of Lake Superior. As she settles into her new role narrating local history excursions, she fights an undeniable attraction to the man she was hired to replace—the owner’s son. Fresh from a relationship gone sour, Sean Stetman plans to avoid dating for the foreseeable future. Taking a leave of absence from his parents’ tour company, he wants nothing more than time to fish, hike, and work on his cabin. But when the tour driver quits, he is suddenly back on board, reluctantly shuttling Darcy and the tour guests along the North Shore. Together Darcy and Sean survive unruly tourists, meddling mothers, and even an unscrupulous developer looking to give the Stetmans’ tour company some fierce competition. Can they also survive falling in love? Get your copy from AMAZONAdd to your GOODREADS Shelf   Darcy quickened her steps to pass the group and get to Sean. His long, easy stride made her have to work twice as hard. “You have a really engaging style.” Sean turned his head to look at her, like he was waiting for the punch line. “I mean, they really respond to you. How long have you been giving tours?” Darcy saw her reflection in his aviator glasses and brushed the hair out of her face. He stopped and pushed his glasses to the top of his head. “Since I graduated college. No, that’s not right,” he said, closing one eye to think. “Actually, I think I was a sophomore in high school when I did my first one.” “How long did it take you to develop your schtick?” “My what?” he asked, the corners of his mouth lifting. “Your schtick. You know, your routine.” “You’re awfully interested in how the tour business runs. First you offer to drive the bus, now you want to know all of my secrets.” He crossed his arms and leaned against the doorframe. The last person in the group moved past them and into Red’s. “Are you looking to set up shop?” “Absolutely not.” Darcy felt her face flush. Then it dawned on her. Emily hadn’t told Sean that Darcy was interested in covering for his leave. To Sean, Darcy was just a very curious tourist. Of course he would wonder about her intrusiveness. She needed to set the record straight. “Maybe we should start over. I’m Darcy Conti.” “Yes, I remember. You introduced yourself an hour ago.” “I’m not on the tour as a guest. Your mother offered me the job to cover for you while you…while you’re away.” He stared at her for an uncomfortably long time. “Hello?” she finally said, waving her hand in his face. He blinked. “You’re going to take over the tours? Here?” “Is that a problem?” “No…no, not at all. That’s great. I’m just surprised. I wasn’t expecting…you.”      "Such a sweet love story! Created beautiful pictures in my mind of this quaint little town on the banks of Lake Superior. The characters seemed to be folks I could call my friends." ~ D. Quian   "I am a big fan of romance novels. They are a guilty pleasure and, when done well, leave me with the warm fuzzies. Love Like Water is a cute story with believable and well-rounded characters. There is a slight twist on the broken-hearted-boy and it is refreshing that, of the two, the girl comes out as the stronger character. Even the 'villain' of the story is a little bit likable...but just a little." ~M. Durbin      Author D.E. Malone D.E. Malone writes contemporary romance and is the author of LOVE LIKE WATER, the first book in the Hearts in Hendricks series. Her second title, LOVE LIKE FIRE, is forthcoming in November 2018. She also writes for middle grade audiences under Dawn Malone, and is the author of BINGO SUMMER and THE UPSIDE OF DOWN. Her work has also appeared in Highlights for Children, Pockets, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She loves traveling to places off the beaten path which inspire the small-town settings in her stories. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, hiking, volunteering with shelter dogs, and continuing her never-ending quest for the holy grail of bakeries.    Giveaway Details $25 PayPal Cash or $25 Amazon Gift Code Ends 10/5/18 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use money sent via Paypal or gift codes via Amazon.com. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  
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WRITER 2 WRITER: THE SHAPE OF A STORY

If you were to describe how a story works, you might say that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end, and for the most part you’d be right. The majority of stories (novels, plays, movies, TV shows, etc.) are told linearly. That is to say events in the story are arranged in a straight line. One event follows another, until the climax and resolution are finally revealed, and then—The End.
But not all stories follow a traditional, linear arc. What about those that are formed by other shapes? If you are a writer trying figure out the best way to tell your story, consider taking it in an entirely new direction.

CIRCULAR
At first glance, The Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins appear to be linear stories. Right? Well, yes and no. The events themselves are told sequentially, and each book in the trilogy picks up where the previous one leaves off, but consider where the story begins. In chapter one of The Hunger Games (book I), Katniss Everdeen is in her home town, District 12, anticipating the annual competition that will claim twenty-three young lives. Now, where does the series end? At the close of Mockingjay , Katniss is back in District 12, the games and the tyranny of the Capitol destroyed.
Stories that end where they begin (or begin where they end) are circular. Another example of a circular arc is Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane which opens with the narrator returning to the town of his childhood and recollecting a series of bizarre incidents, eventually bringing him full circle.

SPIRAL
A spiral arc winds a story around itself, moving between past and present as the story unfolds. In Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, Clay Jensen receives a collection of cassette tapes recorded by a girl who committed suicide. The story jumps back and forth between Clay’s life today and Hannah’s life pre-suicide. Additionally, a spiral is also circular. So, Asher’s book, like The Hunger Games , ends where it begins when Clay passes the cassettes to the next person fated to listen to them.
Similarly, Forgotten by Cat Patrick is the story of London Lane who wakes up every day with her memory of the previous day erased. She only remembers forward, “recalling” events in her future. The story constantly skips ahead while London tries to get through each day by piecing together the remnants of her future.

BACKWARD
Like a linear story that moves sequentially through events, a backward story also follows a straight line—only in reverse. In Megan Miranda’s All the Missing Girls , Nicolette Farrell attempts to unravel the mystery behind her friend Corinne’s disappearance ten years earlier. But what is so intriguing about this story is that each chapter takes place before the one preceding it. The story is told from end to beginning.

Another way to utilize a backward or reverse story arc is to nest one story within another story. When the novel opens, the bulk of the story has already occurred in the past but is narrated by a character existing in the present. Some examples of nested stories include Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and William Goldman’s The Princess Bride.

Want to break out of your comfort zone and write a story that challenges the norms? Now that you have a few alternative story shapes at your fingertips, try telling your tale in a circular, spiral, or backwards direction. Better yet, design your own blueprint and be the architect of your story.

$25 GIVEAWAY - #MOONSTRUCK by Sariah Wilson

   #Moonstruck by Sariah Wilson Over one million “likes”—but only one of them matters. After pop star Ryan De Luna praises Maisy Harrison’s YouTube cover of his classic hit, he offers Maisy and her fledgling band the opportunity of a lifetime: to be his opening act. Music may be Maisy’s life, but she has one ground rule: never date a musician. That goes double for a heartbreaker like Ryan. If only she didn’t feel so vulnerable to his larger-than-life charm. And maybe now more than ever, when he asks for her help to shake off his playboy image. How can she resist playing the part of his fake girlfriend for the duration of the tour? Ryan’s never met anyone like Maisy. She sees past all the star-studded fame and treats him like any other guy. And the more time they spend together, the more he finds himself falling for her. Now he’d like to make their imaginary fling an IRL thing. But can he convince her to take a chance and trust him with her heart? Buy now on AMAZONRead for FREE with Kindle UnlimitedAdd to your Goodreads Shelf   My feet weren’t cooperating, and neither was Ryan. He stood there, immobilizing me with his hotness. “So, uh, thanks again. Especially for earlier with the shoulder. And for, you know, letting me cry all over it.” “My shoulders are available anytime you want. I’ve got two of them.” He sure did. Two amazingly broad, well-sculpted shoulders. That were totally distracting me. “Right. I’ll see you tomorrow, probably.” “Tomorrow,” he agreed. Before I could talk myself out of it, I moved across the room and felt his gaze on me with every step. Like he was touching me even though he was twelve feet away. As I walked down the hallway, I had a serious conversation with myself. Rule #1—never date a musician. That hadn’t changed. I wouldn’t actually date Ryan. I could pretend to, for the sake of his career and my mother, but I wouldn’t let it be more than that. Nothing deep or real. Just a light, mutually beneficial friendship. I had to stay strong. Remember my rules. Not fall in love. And never, no matter what I wanted, let him kiss me.   “Wilson has mastered the art of creating a romance that manages to be both sexy and sweet, and her novel’s skillfully drawn characters, deliciously snarky sense of humor, and vividly evoked music-business settings add up to a supremely satisfying love story that will be music to romance readers’ ears.” —Booklist (starred review) “Making excellent use of sassy banter, hilarious texts, and a breezy style, Wilson’s energetic story brims with sexual tension and takes readers on a musical road trip that will leave them smiling. Perfect as well for YA and new adult collections.” —Library Journal      Author Sariah Wilson Bestselling author Sariah Wilson has never jumped out of an airplane, never climbed Mt. Everest, and is not a former CIA operative. She has, however, been madly, passionately in love with her soulmate and is a fervent believer in happily ever afters--which is why she writes romance. She has published many happily ever after stories. She grew up in southern California, graduated from Brigham Young University (go Cougars!) with a semi-useless degree in history, and is the oldest of nine (yes, nine) children. She currently lives with the aforementioned soulmate and their four children in Utah, along with three tiger barb fish, a cat named Tiger, and a recently departed hamster that is buried in the backyard (and has nothing at all to do with tigers).    Giveaway Details $25 Amazon Gift Code or $25 in PayPal Cash Ends 10/5/18 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use money sent via Paypal or gift codes via Amazon.com. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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$20 AMAZON GIVEAWAY - RATTUS NEW YORK by Hunter Shea

Rattus, New YorkusOne Size Eats All #2by Hunter SheaGenre: Horror 
They’re BiggerDeep in the sewers of New York City, the rat population is growing. Dr. Randolph Finch is determined to break the cycle. His new rodenticide, Degenesis, doesn’t kill rats. It sterilizes them from reproducing. But nothing adapts faster than a New York rat . . .
They’re SmarterCity exterminators and soon-to-be divorced Chris and Benita Jackson think they know how these rats think. They know how rats breed. And they fear that Degenesis has only made these rats stronger. More aggressive. More intelligent. And more ravenous than ever . . .
Tonight’s Dinner Special: UsAfter a noticeable surge in rat den activity, the Jacksons witness something strange. Without warning, the rats disappear—only to reassemble in a massive lair beneath Grand Central Station. Millions upon millions of them. Working together. Operating as a hive mind. Feasting on the flesh of the homeless below—and planning their all-out attack on the unsuspecting humans above . . .


Raves for The Montauk Monster“Old school horror.” —Jonathan Maberry“A lot of splattery fun.”—Publishers Weekly“Frightening, gripping.”—Night Owl Reviews
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Hunter Shea is the product of a misspent childhood watching scary movies, reading forbidden books and wishing Bigfoot would walk past his house. He’s the author of over 17 books, including The Jersey Devil (Pinnacle 2016)), Tortures of the Damned (Pinnacle 2015), and We Are Always Watching (Sinister Grin). Hunter’s novels can even be found on display at the International Cryptozoology Museum. The Montauk Monster (Pinnacle 2014) was named one of the best reads of the summer by Publishers Weekly. He was selected to be part of the launch of Samhain Publishing’s new horror line in 2011 alongside legendary author Ramsey Campbell. His video podcast, Monster Men, is one of the most watched horror podcasts in the world. Living with his crazy and supportive family and two cats, he’s happy to be close enough to New York City to see the skyline without having to pay New York rent.
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$10 AMAZON GIVEAWAY - ARMIES OF THE SILVER MAGE by Christian Warren Freed

Armies of the Silver MageHistories of Malweir Book 1by Christian Warren FreedGenre: Epic Fantasy
Malweir was once governed by the order of Mages, bringers of peace and light. Centuries past and the lands prospered. But all was not well. Unknown to most, one mage desired power above all else. He turned his will to the banished Dark Gods and brought war to the free lands. Only a handful of mages survived the betrayal and the Silver Mage was left free to twist the darker races to his bidding. The only thing he needs to complete his plan and rule the world forever are the four shards of the crystal of Tol Shere.

Having spent most of their lives dreaming about leaving their sleepy village and travelling the world, Delin Kerny and Fennic Attleford never thought that one day they would be forced to flee their town in order to save their lives. Everything changes when they discover the fabled Star Silver sword and learn that there are some who want the weapon for themselves. Hunted by a ruthless mercenary, the boys run from Fel Darrins and are forced into the adventure they only dreamed about.
Ever ashamed of the horrors his kind let loose on the world the last mage, Dakeb, lives his life in shadows. The only thing keeping him alive is his quest to stop the Silver Mage from reassembling the crystal. His chance finally comes through the hearts and wills of Delin and Fennic. Dakeb bestows upon them the crystal shard, entrusting them with the one thing capable of restoring peace to Malweir.

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Christian W. Freed was born in Buffalo, N.Y. more years ago than he would like to remember. After spending more than 20 years in the active duty US Army he has turned his talents to writing. Since retiring, he has gone on to publish 17 military fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as his memoirs from his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. His first published book (Hammers in the Wind) has been the #1 free book on Kindle 4 times and he holds a fancy certificate from the L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest.

Passionate about history, he combines his knowledge of the past with modern military tactics to create an engaging, quasi-realistic world for the readers. He graduated from Campbell University with a degree in history and is pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in Military History from Norwich University. He currently lives outside of Raleigh, N.C. and devotes his time to writing, his family, and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs. If you drive by you might just find him on the porch with a cigar in one hand and a pen in the other.

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  Fall Into Books$250 Cash GiveawaySeptember 10th to October 10th  Enter for your chance to win $250 in PayPal Cash or a $250 Amazon Gift Code! A HUGE thank you to this fabulous group of sponsors who made this giveaway possible. Be sure to stop by and show them some love! Sponsor ListI Am A ReaderClean Wholesome RomanceI'm All About BooksLori's Reading CornerAll the Ups and DownsB. Kristin McMichaelSimple WyrdingsChristian Author, J.E. GraceConfessions of a Frugal MindAuthor Krysten Lindsay HagerKasey’s ReviewsKimber's LifeJeanBookNerdElana JohnsonBound 4 EscapeGlistering: B's BlogReadingIsMySuperPowerEvery Free Chance BooksAuthor Deborah M. HathawayMary Abshire AuthorLiz IsaacsonSassy Book SleevesRockin' Book ReviewsIlovebooksandstuffblogNikkisBestStorySybrina's Book BlogCoolCatMysteriesSkyrocket PressAuthor June McCrary Jacobs   Giveaway Details $250 in Paypal Cash or a $250 Amazon.com eGift Card Ends 10/10/18 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use money sent via Paypal or gift codes via Amazon.com. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the authors, bloggers, and publishers on the sponsor list. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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$25 GIVEAWAY - PUMPKIN EVERYTHING by Beth Labonte

 Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte More than leaves are about to fall... After calling off her fall wedding, horror novelist Amy Fox is left with a broken heart, a mega case of writer’s block, and a serious aversion to all things pumpkin spice. When she receives news that her grandfather has broken his wrist driving through a Dunkin Donuts—literally straight through the front windows—five hundred miles away, in her hometown of Autumnboro, New Hampshire, Amy has no choice but to return to check on him. If she doesn’t make sure that he’s back on his feet, Grandpa may be moved into assisted living, and Amy’s beloved childhood home will be put on the market. Knowing she must return, Amy worries about the only thing worse than pumpkin spice—a reunion with Kit Parker—her childhood best friend, first love, and entire reason for skipping town in the first place. As the two reconnect, a second chance seems possible...if only Kit weren’t holding on to a secret that just might unravel everything. Set against the scenic backdrop of the White Mountains, New Hampshire, Pumpkin Everything is a small town, sweet romance, and the perfect way to kick off the fall season! A pumpkin spice latte wouldn’t hurt, either.   Purchase from AMAZONAdd to GOODREADS 
“Guilt trips aside,” said Kit, lacing his fingers behind his head. “Don’t you think your grandfather would be happier down in Pennsylvania, close to his family?” I shrugged. “I’m sure he’d love being nearer to us, but look around.” I motioned to Grandpa's makeshift museum. “Leaving the White Mountains would devastate him. This is the only home he’s ever known. And do you really want my mother selling this house? Depending on who bought it, you and Riley might have to move out. And then...” Then I’d never have any reason to come back here. “Riley and I can always find a new place to live,” he said casually. Like it was no biggie. Like he was finding out he might need to move out of some crappy sublet. “Don’t keep the house on our account.” “Just like that, huh? You’d find a new place to live, and oh well, whatever? Geez, apparently Grandpa and I are the only ones attached to this place.” Kit got that odd look on his face again, before tipping his chin toward the front door behind me. “Do you remember getting off the school bus in third grade? My mom would let me come up here, and we’d barrel through that door, dump our backpacks on the floor, and go straight for the TV.” “Wrong. We’d hit the kitchen first for pizza rolls.” “Right, right. Then it was Are You Afraid of the Dark? until dinner. No wonder you ended up writing horror.” “We were the coolest.” I laughed. “Giving up this house wouldn’t be so easy for me, either.” After a few moments of silence, Kit tapped his hand on the arm of the couch. “I don’t want you to think that it would. It’s just that sometimes we have to make hard choices. Sometimes we have to make sure that we’re looking at the bigger picture.” “I appreciate the tip, Obi-Wan, but it’s not happening. Not yet. Not ever. Not if I can help it.” The idea that maybe Kit hadn’t been hurt at all, after I’d gone, flitted around my mind again. Maybe, instead of getting all philosophical about hard choices and bigger pictures, he should think about the fact that if he hadn’t pushed me away, I never would have left. If it weren’t for the way he’d treated me, Grandpa would still have his loving family around him, right here in his own home where he belonged. Assisted living would never have been on the table. Then I remembered the reason why he’d treated me the way he had, and my stomach roiled with guilt. It wasn’t his fault. His mother had been taken from him much too young. Rebecca Parker had always treated me as one of her own, happily tossing me in the car right along with Kit and Riley to go roller-skating, or sledding, or apple-picking. My memories of her were half the reason this house meant so much to me. Her death had torn all of us apart, but Kit in particular. Yes, he had hurt me. And yes, the result of that hurt led to our less-than-idyllic current situation. But none of it had been his fault. Not really. I’d let myself forget that once, but never again.   "Loved this book! I’m a big fan of the author so I was excited for this one to come out. It did not disappoint. It’s an adorable story about second chances in a cozy town. Wish I lived in my own Autumnboro. I was delighted at the Doctor Who references too! Now I’m ready to get out my fall decorations and drink a pumpkin spice latte." ~ Nicole D. Nostrand "This second chance romance is full of hope, anticipation and unforgettable love." ~ Narcie Carrion "I love everything about this story by Beth Labonte. Not just because the author highlights my neck-of-the-woods, but because it's just an appealing story. "Pumpkin Everything," is a second chance romance, small town, with a bit of serendipity, all rolled up into a delightful romance." ~ Margie      Author Beth Labonte Beth Labonte received a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She worked as an administrative assistant for fourteen years, turning to writing as her creative outlet in an excruciatingly mundane corporate world. Beth now writes full-time and resides in Massachusetts.  
 
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$25 GIVEAWAY - THE CATCHING KIND by Bria Quinlan

   The Catching Kind by Bria Quinlan Hailey Tate thought she was worth more than a straight flush. Apparently not. When camera-shy author Hailey Tate’s agent loses a bet and brokers a deal, it leaves Hailey in the last place she wants to be: backed into the corner of Publicity and Paparazzi. Now, thanks to her girl-next-door image and role as pretend girlfriend to a womanizing shortstop, she's getting the attention she always managed to avoid. Connor Ryan is not only America’s Sexiest Athlete, he’s also the current Bad Boy of Baseball. But when he goes a base too far, management wants to bench him…permanently. One thing he never counted on? Falling for his sweet, fake girlfriend. He’s the guy who can catch anything and now she’s next on his list   Get Your Copy on AmazonAdd to Goodreads 
It's hate at first sight when YA author Hailey Tate is blackmailed into be Baseball's Bad Boy, Connor Ryan's fake girlfriend to clean up his image and maybe get her some of that famous exposure: He glanced at me, his eyes narrowing, before he dropped his feet to the floor and shot out of his seat. “No. No way.” He pointed at me as if no one knew who he was talking about. “You said she was a stunner.” “I said she was cute.” This from the over-suited man seated next to him. He glanced at me and then frowned at Catherine. “You said she was cute.” “She cleans up well.” Thanks for the support, Catherine. “She's not my type,” Connor stated as if I weren’t right there. Not that it wasn’t true. His type was high-profile, famous women. Models, reality stars, actresses, news anchors, senators’ daughters…basically, anyone seven-to-twelve times more famous than me. “That's the entire point.” The man in the very expensive suit, who I could only assume was Dex, crossed his arms, looking at his client in a way I hoped Catherine didn’t typically look at me. “I don't care if that's the point.” Connor Ryan raked a gaze over me in disgust. “I won't be seen with someone who doesn't even know how to blow-dry her own hair.” Everyone’s gazes drifted up toward my hair and I knew—I knew—I was entering nightmare land. I was wrong. This was worse than a Paige & Prejudice review. This was a general assault on my person and I didn't even know why.   Hate to friendship to something more - an enemy to lovers story I bought with all my heart. - Amazon Reviewer New favorite fake-date rom-com! - Amazon Reviewer  Worth the Fall Kasey Lane is having a bad week. Understatement. Her idea of success never involved losing her job, man, and apartment in 24-hours. Now, with nowhere to go and no way to pay for it anyway, Kasey decides it’s time for a fresh start, which means a new apartment, a new career, and…no men. But as a magnet for ridiculousness and absurd brushes with the law, her start goes from fresh to stale in record time. It doesn’t help that Mr. Wrong keeps showing up during her adventures gone awry and taking over. Now, as Kasey plans her way to independence she has to decide if the only path to success is going it alone...or if maybe a partner in crime can make the journey sweeter.  
Get your Copy Now!    Author Bria Quinlan RWA RITA award finalist and USA Today Best Seller Bria Quinlan writes Diet-Coke-Snort-Worthy Rom Coms about what it's like to be a girl and deal with crap and still look for love. She also writes books for teens that take hard topics and make you laugh through your tears. Some people call them issue books. Some people call them romantic comedies. Bria calls them what-life-looks-like. Her stories remind you that life is an adventure not to be ignored.
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