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December 9, 2013

Read Tuesday December 10, 2013: Give the Gift of Reading

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I did Black Friday, sort of. By that I mean I stood outside in 17 degree weather for forty minutes on Thanksgiving Night waiting for Target to open to try to buy a new 47 inch flat screen TV. Success!! Not something I am likely to do again soon, but worth it.


I skipped Cyber Monday.


But Read Tuesday? Count me in.


What’s Read Tuesday? A day to celebrate books and reading and encourage people to give the gift of reading this holiday season.


http://readtuesday.com/


Thousands of books at discount p...

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Published on December 09, 2013 22:00

November 24, 2013

AHA Breakthrough Authors Blog Hop

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This week I am participating in the AHA Breakthrough Authors Blog Hop by sharing my writing and publishing journey. Have I truly broken out? I guess that depends on your definition. Then again, that’s true of a lot of things.


Two years ago, with one published novel under my belt, I attended my first writer’s conference—The amazing DFW Writers’ Conference—and the experience changed my life. One of the things discussed was what makes someone a ‘writer’ or an ‘author’? Speakers at the conference...

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Published on November 24, 2013 22:00

October 18, 2013

Hot new release- Love & Deception by Chantel Rhondeau

Love & Deception (Agents in Love ~ Book 1)


Release Date: October 18, 2013

Author: Chantel Rhondeau

Genre: Romantic Suspense












What if everything you believed in was a lie?



In hiding for six years, Carlie Hollis is tired of running. All she wants is to stay in Sayle, Washington and make a success of her struggling delicatessen. Because of her past, she’s suspicious of anyone who takes an interest in her.

Nick Kendall works as a spy in a top-secret government operation, protecting innocent people from...

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Published on October 18, 2013 06:00

October 15, 2013

Announcing the Release of Finding Forever

Finding Forever, a contemporary romance by Michele Shriver, is now available in eBook and paperback!


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Sometimes life offers a second chance at first love, but only if you have the courage to take it.


Jordan Priestley buried her mother, her alcoholism, and her California dreams to start over in Grande Valley, Texas. Defending the accused in a violent border town is a far cry from the entertainment law practice she abandoned, and that’s the way Jordan likes it. Happiness eludes her until a former...

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Published on October 15, 2013 06:00

October 6, 2013

Finding Forever cover reveal and sneak preview

On October 15, 2013, my latest book, Finding Forever, will be released. Now, for the first time, check out the cover and read the first chapter


Finding forever cover Sometimes life offers a second chance at first love, but only if you have the courage to take it.


Jordan Priestley buried her mother, her alcoholism, and her California dreams to start over in Grande Valley, Texas. Defending the accused in a violent border town is a far cry from the entertainment law practice she abandoned, and that’s the way Jordan l...

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Published on October 06, 2013 15:18

September 25, 2013

Character interview with Zara Itani, star of the Double Helix series

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Today, on our character interview, we’re pleased to welcome Zara Itani, from the seven-time award-winning Double Helix series. Her author, Jade Kerrion, has insisted on sitting in on the interview. It’s not quite the norm, but we’ve agreed to Jade’s request. Let’s start with some easy questions, Zara. How did you first meet Jade Kerrion? Want to dish about her?


Zara: I think Jade was having a midlife crisis when we met. She was growing older, and realized that she was going to live out her li...

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Published on September 25, 2013 18:35

September 13, 2013

The Long Awaited Release of Tears of War by A.D. Trosper Has Arrived!

Finally, after a long wait by very patient (or not so patient) readers, Tears of War, the highly anticipated sequel to the award winning Embers at Galdrilene is here!


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“Old things come again and new things surface.”


Faced with a looming war, the riders have no choice but to leave the safety of Galdrilene and reach out to the nations for help. But the Shadow Riders too are reaching out and not all nations are opposed to their rule.


New discoveries are made, old wounds are reopened and betrayal hid...

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Published on September 13, 2013 04:00

September 10, 2013

Hot New Release- Rachelle Ayala’s “Knowing Vera”



Knowing Vera
, a thrilling romantic suspense and cross-cultural family drama, released September 6 on Amazon.





Excellent and exciting read! – Cate

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The tension just ups and ups! Well, done. – H. Elliston


Vera’s dating Zach, casually, not committed, when she finds out her long-departed father is the killer of Zach’s mother many years ago.


Meanwhile, Zach reevaluates his life after a tragic accident and realizes he’s falling in love with Vera.


Can their timing be so wrong? Vera knows the relatio...

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Published on September 10, 2013 06:00

September 2, 2013

Cover Reveal- Jade Kerrion’s Perfection Challenged

Perfection Challenged, the thrilling conclusion to Jade Kerrion’s multiple award-winning, bestselling DOUBLE HELIX series, will be released on September 17th and will be available in paperback and all electronic formats. Beta readers have declared Perfection Challenged “the best of the four books…the perfect ending to an amazing series.”


If you’ve never picked up the DOUBLE HELIX series, keep on reading for a special offer on Perfection Unleashed, the book that launched the DOUBLE HELIX series...

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Published on September 02, 2013 06:00

August 4, 2013

Hot New Release: The Final Descendants by Karina Gioertz

This week, I am pleased to feature a new YA release by Karina Gioertz, The Final Descendants and The Well Of Wishes Lost (Book 1).


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At fourteen, Bryze Brooks has no idea about her extraordinary ancestors. After her father’s death, she had grown up far away from the family manor on Ratclif Circle and the secrets it held within its walls. But everything changes when a surprise phone call leads Bryze back to the house where she comes face to face with her astonishing past. Once there, she begins t...

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Published on August 04, 2013 18:11