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July 15, 2016
Taylor Dawn's Torn Ends Magnolia Series Vol 3 Cover Reveal
Torn Ends Magnolia Series Vol 3 Cover RevealTaylor Dawn
Blurb
Damon ‘Dash’ Hunter had one thing on his mind…freedom. After being incarcerated for a crime he never meant to commit, Dash vows to lead his life under the radar. The one thing he needed was family and the only family he had left was his sister, Gracie. Upon deciding to relocate from Chicago to Biloxi Mississippi to be with his sister, Dash jumps on his Harley and makes the long journey south. His travels are soon interrupted by the likes of a sassy brunette on the side of the road with a flat tire. Offering to help her, Dash finds more than just a spare in the trunk of her car. He can’t help but offering his assistance to show her how to properly use those naughty toys stowed away in her car.
Brandi Fairfield had a habit of dating guys who were bad for her even though sometimes bad could be so good. Just as she decides she’s ready to find a respectable man, a bad boy she can’t seem to resist rolls up and helps her change a flat tire. Everything about him has warning signs but she once again throws caution to the wind. But soon she learns the truth about the new guy in town. Can she push aside her disbelief and help him clear up his wrongs. Or will the threat of his past tear a hole in the very fabric they’ve woven together. Follow Dash and Brandi as they continue the Magnolia Series by International Best-Selling Author, Taylor Dawn. About Taylor Dawn
International Bestselling Author Taylor Dawn (formerly writing as C.D. Taylor) began writing as an item to check off her bucket list. She resides in the southernmost part of Illinois, right on the mighty Mississippi river. She enjoys the quiet country life with her husband, son and the many farm animals that make up the rest of the family. Deciding that farm life was just a little too mundane, Taylor began writing romance and fantasy to liven things up, so far so good. Before starting her writing career, Taylor entered the field of cosmetology. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found sitting around a table making people laugh. She has always wanted to be a standup comic. She loves pulling practical jokes, dresses up in a costume every Halloween and believes that dancing is the key to a happy life (even if you aren't a good dancer). She believes that life shouldn't be taken too seriously, we will never get out alive anyway. More than anything, she is a kid at heart, she doesn't believe in bedtimes, eating everything on her plate, or having ice cream only for dessert. Her favorite quote is by Dr. Seuss..."Why fit in, when you were born to stand out." You can find Taylor at taylordawn-author.com Click here to add Torn Ends to your Goodreads TBR
Other titles in the Magnolia SeriesLoose Ends Vol 1of the Magnolia Series #99cents
Ava Greenwood never dreamed she'd be standing at the bus station in Chicago running away from the counterfeit life she'd thought was perfect. On a whim backed by fear, Ava chooses Biloxi Mississippi. Now, the sweet hairstylist must assume a new identity and hope her old life doesn’t catch up with her. Luke Daughtry has been sent to track Ava down. He has one mission…find the petite blonde and make sure she doesn’t leave the Magnolia State…alive. Everything changes when sparks fly between the two and Luke has doubts about the job he’s been paid to do. Follow Ava and Luke as they scorch the south and tie up loose ends, in this sweltering romantic suspense from International Bestselling Author, Taylor Dawn. ✦ Amazon US ➙✦ Amazon UK ➙✦ Amazon CA ➙✦ Amazon AU ➙
Split Ends Vol 2 of the Magnolia Series #99cents
Biloxi Mississippi wasn’t where Cole Matthews expected to end up, but duty called and he answered. Life seemed to be going at a normal pace until a letter fell into his hands. One that would send him into a frenzied spiral, causing him to doubt the decisions he’d made years ago. Now Cole must choose between what he wants and what he needs. Gracie Callahan made a choice at the age of 19. She told herself what she was doing was for the best. But now, twelve years later, she’s trapped in a decision that can only be undone by the signature of the man she pushed away years ago. Upon arrival in Mississippi, Gracie must decide between protecting someone she loves, taking back the life she once had, while still holding out hope that she might attain both. Follow Cole and Gracie in Split Ends, the second installment of the Magnolia Series. International Bestselling Author Taylor Dawn steams up the south once more as Cole and Gracie take you on a journey of romantic entanglement, passion and suspense. ✦ Amazon US ➙✦ Amazon UK ➙✦ Amazon CA ➙✦ Amazon AU ➙Where to Find Taylor Dawn FacebookTwitter Goodreads Website Tour sponsored by Nell's PR & Marketing: http://nellsprmarketing.com/
What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance17 – author spotlight – Belle Ami - One More Time is Not Enough18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September31 - blog available until September
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July 14, 2016
What does Shamus offer Darcy? Quirky flash fiction romance - Red Tulip #FridaySnippets
From my quirky little flash fiction romance - Red Tulip
Scene set: Darcy - a junior gardener - has agreed to have dinner at Shamus' house. (which turned out to be a mansion) Reginald is his sheepdog.
"Darcy."I turned. Shamus extended his hand out to me. "I'd like to show you something."Steadying my hand, I reached out and grasped his. A tender warmth washed away my nervousness. For a brief moment, I felt as if I was home. As if I belonged there. How could I? I didn't even know this place existed.Shamus led me through the doorway and down a long hall. The wood flooring and paneling gleamed from meticulous care. Light tapping behind alerted me to move aside a second before Reginald, the excitable sheepdog, bounded up behind us. He sniffed my hand then walked along between us.Shamus stopped in front of a large oak door. He rested his fingers on it, glanced at me and smiled. "I would really like to say close your eyes, but I sense a bit of apprehension."Even though every one of my instincts screamed, I'll close my eyes when hell freezes over, I pasted a curious expression on my face and waited.Reginald sniffed and pressed against the door. Shamus turned the handle and pushed. As Reginald bounded through, a waft of moist earth tickled my nose. The sound of chirping birds delighted my ears. He opened the door, stepped inside and waited for me to enter.My heart jumped into my throat. Before me was the McTavis Conservatory. We'd studied it at horticultural school. I sputtered out the only thing I could think of. "You're that McTavis?""Yes.""The ones who own the biggest and most fabulous greenhouse complex in North America? If not the whole fuc…uh, world?" I ran my fingers through my hair. "The one any gardener would give their right arm to work in?"His laughter was joyful and deep. "Would you care to wander around?"I nodded. Embarrassingly so, I nodded so hard my whole body shook. For over an hour, I wandered among the flowers, oohing and aahing every five seconds. Jealousy mixed with envy filled my heart. The McTavis Conservatory gardener deeply loved the plants under his care. Not a dead leaf anywhere. Not a speckled mark from a mischievous bug. Just lush greenery and vibrant flowers filling the air with their heady aromas.In the fourth section, I edged around the table and gasped. "A Tacca Chantrieri?" My head swam. It couldn't be. One of the rarest plants, and in full bloom. My fingers ached to reach out and touch its dark blossom.His deep voice broke through my stupor. "I would like to offer you the position of assistant gardener."I blinked and shook my head. "What did you say?"He repeated his sentence and offered more explanation. "My offer is two-fold. Garry, my gardener, wants to retire in a few years and needs a protégé. I've watched you working at the city gardens. Flowers are your passion."I nodded. What else could I do? No words would form in my mind.
Blurb - Darcy O'Calahann, a junior gardener from a small mid-western town, is trying to make her way in the big city.Shamus McTavis is a wealthy bachelor with a mysterious family past.Are Darcy's eyes playing tricks on her? Is she losing her mind? Or is there really a Red Tulip tying her and Shamus together?
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance16 – Cover Reveal – Taylor Dawn - Torn Ends17 – blog available until September 18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September
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July 13, 2016
Mind puzzling question of the day on My Thoughts #mythoughts
On Thursdays I open my blog - to myself. My thoughts. My ramblings. My whatever.
So - as I was cleaning up a very tiny, but annoying problem in my kitchen, a question popped into my head - Why aren't there fruit flies in grocery stores?
http://www.johnsonpestcontrol.com/pes...They have a lot more fruit lying about than I do.
http://imgarcade.com/1/grocery-store-...No - I don't need to know what you are supposed to do to avoid them. I was in a hurry and I forgot.
No - I don't need advice on how to get rid of them. I've already set up little bowls of cider vinegar.
blogs.sacbee.comI just want to know why - when after 12 hours in my house the fruit flies on the bananas hatched and yet they were in the store for a couple of days before I grabbed a bunch.And yes it was the bananas. It's the only fruit that is left out. The cherries, cantaloupe, honeydew, apples, oranges and whatever else I bought yesterday are all in the fridge.
So that's today's strange little question.
What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance 15 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets16 – Cover Reveal – Taylor Dawn - Torn Ends17 – blog available until September 18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September
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July 12, 2016
What if I audition and fail? Julie worries on this week's Book Hooks #MFRWAuthor #MFRWhooks
From my contemporary NA romance - Dancing in Circles - Book 1 of Circles Trilogy.
Scene Set - Julie and Robert are horseback riding. It's the first time they've been alone together. Robert speaks first. (The fairy thing he's referring to - is the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker Ballet.)
"It's not your parent's life. It's yours. Ya gotta do what's right for you. If ya don't try you'll never know if ya coulda been the fairy thing. If ya audition and don't get the job then you'll know ya ain't good enough, and ya can get on with your life."She bit her lip. "That's the problem.""What is?""What if I audition and fail?" Julie stared at her saddle.
Dancing in Circles. One born into privilege and a charmed life surrounded by love and family. The other born to a life of violence on the streets as the solemn gang leader of the notorious Shoresmen. A young, idealistic co-ed, Julie, meets a jaded, cold gang member, Robert, and cracks his icy shell, allowing the warmth of her love to awaken his soul.
Buy link - Dancing in Circles - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PFNPMG
What people are saying 5 Stars - I loved the cover, as well as the story. I liked the school setting, and the description in the beginning of Julie and her friends. Julie is the dreamer, searching for a happy ending. I also liked Robert, who is a "bad boy" gang leader, "from the wrong side of the tracks," etc. One of Julie's relatives says he has a heart of gold, and he does. He's smart and practical and I think he's great.
What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance14 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts15 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets16 – Cover Reveal – Taylor Dawn - Torn Ends17 – blog available until September 18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September31 - blog available until September
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July 7, 2016
How did Darcy meet Shamus? Red Tulip - quirky little flash fiction romance on Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets
From my quirky little flash fiction romance - Red Tulip
Scene set: Darcy is a junior garden in a big city. She has been seeing a mysterious older man. She is becoming concerned he may be stalking her. And a red tulip appears and disappears.
At work the next morning, Jacobs had already piled flats of annuals onto the gardener's cart. He pointed to it and mumbled something about flowerbeds by the lake. Communication skills weren't a top priority in Jacob's life. I tossed the duck feed onto the passenger's seat, grabbed my tools and drove off without a word.Ducks fed, I turned to the cart and lifted a flat of young pansies. I took one-step towards the flowerbed when something the size of a small elephant knocked me backwards onto my butt."Reginald. Stop."I glanced from the bright-eyed sheep dog to the scowling-faced man. "You named your dog Reginald?""Yes. I am so sorry. He gets excited near a body of water. I believe he thinks it's a big water bowl. May I offer you an apology on his behalf? And some assistance?"I placed the flat next to me on the ground, wiped my hands on my pants leg and reached up, grasping his outstretched hand. With a firm pull, he hoisted me to my feet. The force of the movement tumbled me forwards and I fell, face first, onto his chest. The sweet scent of Sandalwood filled my nose a moment before it was crushed against a firm chest.Placing one hand on the front of his jacket, I pushed backwards while covering my nose with the other. Praying blood didn't dribble down my chin, I sniffed trying to stem the tears trying to escape my eyes. I blinked twice then glanced up into a sapphire blue gaze. "I'm so sorry."He smiled. "No, you mustn't ask forgiveness." He placed his hand over his heart. "Again, I offer an apology for the rudeness of my dog.""But if your dog hadn't run into me then I wouldn't have had the pleasure of smashing my face onto your chest." I felt my eyebrows raised to my hairline as the heat of a blush burned my cheeks. I hadn't meant to let those words escape my traitor of a mouth.His deep chuckle was like sprinkles on ice cream. It made me giggle and filled me with a desire to run barefoot through a field of daisies."Do I know you?" I glanced at my feet then back at his ice blue eyes. "Sounds like a line, I know, but I feel somehow I've seen you somewhere."He shook his head. "If we had met before, I would never have forgotten such a beautiful essence."I raised one eyebrow. "Essence?""Your beauty extends beyond your flaming red hair, so neatly stuffed under that ball cap. And by the way, the Yankees? How cliché.""Cap's not mine. I found it in the shed."He performed a small bow. "Then all is forgiven. I have a proposal.""Really." I crossed my arms. "I've never been proposed to within the first five minutes of meeting a man."He reached out and grasped my hand. "I will save that proposal until at least I know your name.""Darcy." Again, my traitorous mouth spewed out information. "Darcy O'Calahan.""Pleasure to meet you, Darcy O'Calahan." He brushed his lips across the back of my hand. "Shamus McTavis."My knees weakened. A shiver slithered through me and I bit back a squeal. Scolding myself, I snapped myself out of whatever schoolgirl fantasy I was experiencing. "I, uh, really must get back to work.""Not until you agree to dine with me this evening. I will pick you up when your shift ends."Mutely, I nodded. "Until this evening. Come Reginald." He strolled up the path. His dog bounding along beside him.
Blurb - Darcy O'Calahann, a junior gardener from a small mid-western town, is trying to make her way in the big city.Shamus McTavis is a wealthy bachelor with a mysterious family past.Are Darcy's eyes playing tricks on her? Is she losing her mind? Or is there really a Red Tulip tying her and Shamus together?
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance16 – Cover Reveal – Taylor Dawn - Torn Ends17 – blog available until September 18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September
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July 6, 2016
A fun place that I and 1/2 the world has visited #vacation #summer
On Thursdays I open my blog - to myself. My thoughts. My ramblings. My whatever.
Niagara Falls - we've brought friends here who came from Belgium, Norway, Germany and Russia. Oh and even an American. It's a fun family oriented place to visit.
One word of warning - wear comfortable shoes! There is a lot of walking. I've noticed some exhausted women in high heel shoes. (Runners or flip flops)
View from our hotel room. What is there to do after you visit the Falls? A bunch of stuff.Clifton Hill - shop - games - House of Horrors :-) (See the hill. Remember the warning about not wearing high heels)
Just up the road from the Falls - the flower gardens at the horticultural gardens. Exquisite. I go home, look at my feeble attempts and sigh.
The Butterfly Conservancy is also right there. You could have a butterfly land on you. They weigh nothing. It's such an amazing thing. Another word of warning - please watch where you are walking - butterflies also land on the ground.
Anything else to do? Niagara on the Lake. MarineLand. Winery after winery after winery. Pick your own orchards - cherries, peaches, apples etc. The Welland Locks - fascinating!
If you can't afford Europe - go hit the Niagara region. And no - I don't work for the Niagara Regional Commission, I just love visiting the place.
Duh - there's also a casino.
What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance6 – Insecure Writer Support Group - #IWSG7 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts8 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets9 – blog available until September10 – blog available until September11 – author spotlight - 12 – author spotlight - 13 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks14 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts15 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets16 – Cover Reveal – Taylor Dawn - Torn Ends17 – blog available until September 18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September
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July 5, 2016
The cat is black - July's posting for the Insecure Writer's Support Group #IWSG
Link Back to IWSG
Insecure Writer's Support Group created by Alex J. Cavanaugh
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer's Support Group day. We share our thoughts - talk about our doubts and fears. Or we can offer a word of encouragement to others.
Co-hosts for this month are:
Yolanda Renee Tyrean Martinson Madeline Mora-Summonte LK Hill Rachna Chhabria Jeffrey Scott
My post for July came from a comment I made on a post in June. Murees Dupe wrote about being her own worst enemy and how nasty her critical voice can be. I commented that instead of an internal critic why can't we have an internal cheerleader.Pow. Brilliant idea. How do I get one????
Except at this moment my internal critic is saying - totally stupid idea. A cheerleader would just approve everything. Your writing would be horrid - full of cliches and so on.
To someone who might not know what I mean by internal critic - it's that voice in your head that criticizes every word you put on the page. It has the power to freeze your fingers and keep them from typing.
athenatrainingandconsulting.comMe - The cat is black.Critic - Really black? Of all the colours you chose black. Charcoal, much better option. And why not with stripes?Me - It's just a cat and it's black.Critic - Why not a stray? A panther. A feral feline.Me - Because the G.D. thing is a cat and it's black! Oh, forget it. ***Deletes sentence.***A cheerleader would be encouraging. "You can do it!" - sort of thing. With it behind you, words might just flow from your finger tips.
clipartbest.comMe - The cat....Cheerleader - Way to go. We've got a cat!!! More. More.Me - Okay, this is weird. The cat is black.Cheerleader - **does back handsprings** - We have a black cat. Yay! Go team Black Cat.Me - wipes sweat from brow. Whew. Now on to the next line.Cheerleader - The next line. The next line. You can dooooo it!What do you think? An internal critic or an internal cheerleader?
See the cat is black. Her name is Licorice.
NEW IWSG Day Feature! - JULY 6TH QUESTION: What's the best thing someone has ever said about your writing?
She had to stop reading because she was crying her eyes out and she was out of tissues and her nose was running and she had to find some more tissue. She did add she was totally out and ended up using toilet paper :-)
What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
7 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts8 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets9 – blog available until September10 – author spotlight - Angela Scavone - A Journey Home11 – author spotlight – Angela Ford - Cyber-Crime Series 12 – author spotlight – Alathia Paris Morgan - Nova Ladies Adventures13 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks14 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts15 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets16 – Cover Reveal – Taylor Dawn - Torn Ends17 – blog available until September 18 – author spotlight - Georgina Troy - A Jersey Bombshell19 – author spotlight -2 Broads Abroad: Moms Fly the Coop - D. Serra & N. Serra Greene 20 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks21 – My Thoughts - #mythoughts22 – Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets23 – blog available until September24 – blog available until September25 – author spotlight - Thorne Moore – The Unravelling26 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster – Seaside Lovers 27 – Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks28 - My Thoughts - #mythoughts29 - Friday Snippets #FridaySnippets30 – blog available until September
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