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Contemporary Romance - Search for the Truth by Kathryn Freeman

SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH BY KATHRYN FREEMAN

Genre: Contemporary romanceRelease Date: 13th August 2015Publisher: Choc Lit
Sometimes the truth hurts … When journalist Tess Johnson takes a job at Helix pharmaceuticals, she has a very specific motive. Tess has reason to believe the company are knowingly producing a potentially harmful drug and, if her suspicions are confirmed, she will stop at nothing to make sure the truth comes out. Jim Knight is the president of research and development at Helix and is a force to be reckoned with. After a disastrous office affair he’s determined that nothing else will distract him from his vision for the company. Failure is simply not an option. As Tess and Jim start working together, both have their reasons for wanting to ignore the sexual chemistry that fires between them. But chemistry, like most things in the world of science, isn’t always easy to control.
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ABOUT KATHRYN FREEMAN
A former pharmacist, I’m now a medical writer who also writes romance. Some days a racing heart is a medical condition, others it’s the reaction to a hunky hero. With two teenage boys and a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), any romance is all in my head. Then again, his unstinting support of my career change proves love isn't always about hearts and flowers - and heroes come in many disguises. AUTHOR LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathrynfreemanTwitter: https://twitter.com/KathrynFreeman1
Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7373990.Kathryn_Freeman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?locale=en_US&trk=profile-preview Website: http://kathrynfreeman.co.uk






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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan – Return of the Christmas Spirit

Julie's temper flares on Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

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From Dancing in Circles - NA contemporary romance. Robert's been search by the police,Julie left class and disobeyed a Prinicpal and a teacher arrived to defend Robert. Now Julie's back is up




Assuming the officer's grunt meant yes, Robert turned to face Julie. "Don't worry about this. I've been frisked before. At least this time I wasn't slammed against the wall first.""He agreed to a search. To prove there's no knife," said Mr. Morris.
Robert started to speak, but Julie interrupted him with a flick of her hand. "No I've got to say this. Do you know what he's gone through? Just because he lost his temper."




Blurb – 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.
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5 Stars - Author Victoria Adams does an excellent job at bringing characters to life. I really enjoyed living through Julie's dream of becoming a dancer and her connection with Robert. Yeah, Robert may have gotten himself in the wrong crowd, but he really does portray a compassionate person and in the end he really does grow on you. Can't wait to see the next one in the series!



What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #Friday Snippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

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This week's theme on My Sexy Saturday - Imagine Sexy #MySexySaturday #MSS119

Welcome to the 119thweek of My Sexy Saturday. This week’s theme: Imagine Sexy
From NA contemporary romance- Circles Divided - book 2 of Circles Trilogy
Robert is waiting outside Julie's dance studio to pick her up to drive her home.



Julie dressed and scurried outside.He sat on his motorcycle, leaning on the handlebars. His helmet rested on his lap and the wind blew through his hair. He wore his jean jacket on over his leather jacket to ward off the brisk November air. His long fingers stuck out of his cut off gloves. His unshaven face broke into a lopsided grin when he saw her step through the doorway.Julie flung her dance bag over her shoulder, stood erect, raised her head so her nose tilted up and walked along the sidewalk.




Is the love of a girl from wealthy Westland and a street punk from the slums of the Shore strong enough to surpass all that life will throw at them and forge a life together? Is Julie willing to sacrifice her childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer for the man she loves? Is Robert willing to lay down his ties to the gang in order to hold onto his new found love?
Sacrifices must be made, but will they be enough?
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #Friday Snippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

Victoria's Pages of Romance on the Thankful for You Bloghop #Thankful4You

This week we're letting everyone know just what we're thankful for. And that includes...YOU! There's a new giveaway at every single stop so be sure to hop around and visit your favorite blogs and find a few new ones to follow too!

I'm Canadian - so this isn't my Thanksgiving, but I can appreciate the need for a Thankful for You hop - especially this November. I am thankful for my family, my health and my friends.
Also I am thankful for YOU. You who like my stories, who visit my blog, who retweet my tweets.
In this massive global society, I have many friends/fans whom I have never met. I do not know their names or even little details - like what country they come from. So I have made up a mental image of my readers - you are a collection of all different ethnicities and religions and you are sitting with my book in your hand and a smile on your face.

The world can be beautiful.

Giveaway -
A pdf of book 2 of Circles Trilogy - Circles Divided. How to win - leave a comment about what you are thankful for and your email address.



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. What happens next for prep school lovers, Julie and Robert, when both are caught in the passions of young love and social dilemma.
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance 21 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

Thursday Thoughts - Quick meal go to - One Pot Taco

This month I have been rambling on about recipes and today is a family favourite - One Pot Taco. I don't remember where I got this recipe but it's become one of those fun family meal dishes.

If you don't happen to have any precooked rice - then it becomes - 2 pot taco!



One Pan Taco
You need a big skillet/fry pan.There are 2 ways to make this – 1 as is with the Minute Rice or 2 – with a cup of precooked rice. We prefer the precooked/leftover rice. Choice is what suits your tastes.

1 lb ground beef1 cup precooked rice 1 c water– or –2 c water 2 c Minute Rice
1 pkg taco season mixSalsa (whatever heat level you enjoy)Taco cheese (whatever mix your enjoy)Sour creamTortilla chips
Brown the ground beef. Stir in (water and rice) or (precooked rice and water),and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Top with cheese, sour cream and salsa.Serve in a mound on plate or in a bowl and eat with the tortillas chips.

I think the biggest reason my family loves this recipe is because there are no knives or forks. You eat it  with the chips. It can get messy, but that's half the fun.
I have been experimenting with using my own spices rather than the premade commercial taco mix. This recipe is forgiving – so play around with it to suit your tastes.  Add lettuce, guacamole or whatever you like.









What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
20 – US Thanksgiving Blog Hop Nov 20 to 2721 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #Friday Snippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

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Circles Divided is on this week's Book Hooks #MFRWhooks #MFRWAuthor

From NA contemporary romance- Circles Divided - book 2 of Circles Trilogy
Robert is waiting outside Julie's dance studio to pick her up to drive her home.



He sat on his motorcycle, leaning on the handlebars. His helmet rested on his lap and the wind blew through his hair. He wore his jean jacket on over his leather jacket to ward off the brisk November air. His unshaven face broke into a lopsided grin when he saw her step through the doorway.Julie flung her dance bag over her shoulder, stood erect, raised her head so her nose tilted up and walked along the sidewalk."Hey lady," said Robert as he nodded towards the dance studio. "You see a cute little ballerina in there?"She turned her head only enough to glance at him then continued walking.




Is the love of a girl from wealthy Westland and a street punk from the slums of the Shore strong enough to surpass all that life will throw at them and forge a life together? Is Julie willing to sacrifice her childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer for the man she loves? Is Robert willing to lay down his ties to the gang in order to hold onto his new found love?
Sacrifices must be made, but will they be enough?
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What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
19 – Thursday  Thoughts  - One Pot Taco - #ThursThoughts20 – US Thanksgiving Blog Hop Nov 20 to 2721 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #Friday Snippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

Spotlight on Starla Kaye's latest Trusting Love Again @starla_kaye #contemporary romance #abused women

Trusting Love Again
ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Bio: Starla has been writing and publishing in different romance sub-genres and lengths for twenty years. Her first published book, Tug of Love, was a “sweet” romance published with iUniverse. Currently she mainly writes edgier romances with an erotic or slightly naughty focus.
She enjoys writing about strong-willed, independent women who butt heads with equally determined, self-confident, and slightly domineering men. Her belief in relation to her heroes is to find them their perfect match, but make him really work for the happily-for-now or happily-ever-after with the woman who wins his heart. Of course, she likes her heroines to be challenged as well. Love isn't easy.
To date she has published 20 novels, 39 novellas, 8 anthologies, 18 short stories, and 3 audio books. Starla writes for Decadent Publishing, Black Velvet Seductions, and Blushing Books.

Social Media LinksWebsite: http://starlakaye.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/starla_kaye Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarlaKayeWriterPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/starlakaye/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Starla-Kaye/e/B002ZH8K3UGoodreads Page: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5494986-starla-kayeAuthors Den Page: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?authorid=151725
Printable Book List(s)   http://starlakaye.com/my-books/my-complete-book-list/

ABOUT THE BOOK



Book Title: Trusting Love AgainPublisher: Black Velvet SeductionsDate Published: November 8, 2015ISBN: 2940156674237ASIN: B017RNS888Genre: Contemporary romanceHeat Rating: 3Page Count:  99
Buy LinksAmazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Trusting-Love-Again-Starla-Kaye-ebook/dp/B017RNS888/ref=sr_1_1?tag=geolinker-20&ie=UTF8   Barnes & Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trusting-love-again-starla-kaye/1122924735?ean=2940156674237
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BlurbAll she wants is to start over, live a peaceful life…
After an abusive marriage and an ugly divorce, Toni needs to rebuild her self-confidence and start a new life in her hometown. Going home again and confronting people she’d hurt when she’d left is never easy. She’d hung onto the idea of buying a long-abandoned old house and remodeling it to help her recover. But a man from her past has recently purchased it for his business. That’s her emotional breaking point and she does something reckless. Now she must pay the legal consequences of her foolish actions…by working for him.
All he wants is to focus on his work…
Chad’s job as a lawyer working to protect the rights of the abused elderly consumes his time and energy. It cost him his marriage and an aborted child he hadn’t known about. Now he works harder, guards his bruised heart. Yet the return of someone he’d held secret feelings for comes back to town. She upsets his world, starting with minor destruction of his business property and causing him minor injury. He shouldn’t become involved in helping this troubled woman, yet he can’t keep from doing so.
Two heart-damaged people have trouble trusting love again.

Excerpt
He glanced at the young woman standing close by, worrying her lower lip. “Maybe you should call—”
“What? Call my father? Because I’m acting a little wild?” Toni snorted and cut him off. “I have every right to act upset. Yet anotherman has messed with me, lied to me.”
His angular face tightened in annoyance. “I still have no idea what you’re talking about.” He stepped closer and reached for her.
“No!” She jumped back, breaking off the other stiletto heel, and barely managed to keep from falling. Her entire body tensed.
A memory flashed into her mind. Stanley had grabbed her arms during their last argument right after they’d eaten a special meal she’d prepared for him. His grip had been agonizingly tight. When she’d hissed in pain, he’d shoved her away. She’d landed hard on the floor, knocking her head against the dining room table. After a half-second of possibly regret, he’d turned and hurried out of the house. No apology.
“Antoinette,” Chad said again, sounding cautious.
She pushed the recollection away and looked at Chad. His expression appeared concerned. Again, he inched forward and tried to reach for her.
“Don’t touch me!” she gasped, batting his hand away, dropping the heel and purse. She hated that she was reacting this way but felt helpless to control it.
“What’s your problem?” Appearing confused, he moved toward her once more.
Panicked, defensive, and determined to stop him, she snagged the iPad from his grasp, flung it away. It crashed into the nearby towering, leafless elm tree. The sound of cracking glass made her flinch. What had she done?
Footsteps behind her on the sidewalk pounded in her direction. The young woman on the porch gasped and Chad’s father walked behind him.
“Have you been drinking?” Chad’s tone dripped with disgust as he seemed to sniff for hints of alcohol.
Her cheeks flamed. “No, I haven’t been!” she bit out. It was humiliating to realize that her brother must have told Chad about her drinking problem, something he must have read in the gossip columns.
His vivid blue eyes didn’t look as though he believed her. His jaw taut, he latched onto her left forearm before she could move. He gripped her tightly.
No! Panicked, she drew on the self-defense lessons she’d learned after the separation. With a palm strike, she gave a hard jab to his shoulder.
“What the hell?” he snapped, jerking but not releasing her. His arm was stretched out between them.
Heart racing, she hit his elbow with another palm strike. This time he lost his grasp on her arm and glowered at her in frustration and pain. She sensed he would reach for her again, but she couldn’t let it happen.




What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance16 – author spotlight17 – author spotlight – Starla Kaye – Trusting Love Again18 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks19 – Thursday  Thoughts  - One Pot Taco - #ThursThoughts20 – US Thanksgiving Blog Hop Nov 20 to 2721 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

Favourite TV show #3 NCIS:LA or...my 3 reasons for this showing being on my list

A few weeks ago, I posted about my favourite TV show and I simplified it by saying NCIS - because the 3 NCISs are fabulous. I talked about why I love NCIS and this week I'm talking about NCIS:LA.

NCIS: Los Angeles follows the team of Sam, Callen and Kensi of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments - plus one LA police detective - Marty Deeks.
The series is a spinoff of NCIS and premiered on September 22, 2009. This September marked their seventh season.

OK - enough of that stuff - Here are 3 reasons why I love this TV show


Sam and Callen (LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell) - need I say any more. Two of the hottest alpha males that make you want to get kidnapped just so they can rescue you.

Hetty Lang - the dynamo leader of the group. Fascinating character Hetty and marvelously portrayed by Linda Hunt. You know everything is going to workout fine because Hetty is on the case.

And my favourite TV couple - Kensi and Deeks (Daniela Ruah and Eric Christian Olsen)
I was cheering for these two the second time Deeks was on the show. Heck, they even have their own FB page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kensi-....
It's the passion between these two, so wonderfully written and excellently acted out. And now that they are together - I know there are going to be a lot of fun scenes of their playful banter then tense scenes of arguments and whatever other genius writing the NCIS:LA writing staff comes up with.

Who's your favourite NCIS:LA memeber?




What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance17 – author spotlight – Starla Kaye – Trusting Love Again18 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks19 – Thursday  Thoughts  - One Pot Taco - #ThursThoughts20 – US Thanksgiving Blog Hop Nov 20 to 2721 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #FridaySnippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan – Return of the Christmas Spirit

Has help arrived? From Dancing in Circles on Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday

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From Dancing in Circles - NA contemporary romance. Robert is being searched by a police officer, Julie's just disobeyed the Prinicpal, but help is on the way.


"Julie's right." The biology teacher rounded the corner. He directed his statements to both the police officers and Mr. Morris. "Absolutely nothing happened. Sir, don't you think I would've called you if he had a knife, or if he'd threatened me?"Robert still leaned on the wall. "Can I move?" The officer grunted.
 



Blurb – 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.
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5 Stars - Author Victoria Adams does an excellent job at bringing characters to life. I really enjoyed living through Julie's dream of becoming a dancer and her connection with Robert. Yeah, Robert may have gotten himself in the wrong crowd, but he really does portray a compassionate person and in the end he really does grow on you. Can't wait to see the next one in the series!



What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance
16 – author spotlight17 – author spotlight – Starla Kaye – Trusting Love Again18 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks19 – Thursday  Thoughts  - One Pot Taco - #ThursThoughts20 – US Thanksgiving Blog Hop Nov 20 to 2721 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #Friday Snippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

If you see an Author Spotlight place that is available and would like to post on that day - leave a comment with your email and I'll get back to you ASAP.

This week on My Sexy Saturday - from book 2 Circles Trilogy - Circles Divided #MySexySaturday #MSS118

Welcome to the 118thweek of My Sexy Saturday.
This week’s theme: Their Sexy Gaze

This is as close as I could find - from book 2 of Circles Trilogy - Circles Divided


Isn't it great to be in love? Julie stifled a giggle as she snuck a sideways peek at Robert. With his focus on the road, she could revel in the vision of his long lashes, framing dark coal coloured eyes. Eyes that seemed to peer right through to her heart. Her gaze traced the outline of his strong chin and mouth, which broke into an easy grin each time he saw herIt had been a crazy few weeks since he appeared in her biology class. The new kid in the school was from North Shore and to a Westlander, like herself, that wasn't good.





Is the love of a girl from wealthy Westland and a street punk from the slums of the Shore strong enough to surpass all that life will throw at them and forge a life together? Is Julie willing to sacrifice her childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer for the man she loves? Is Robert willing to lay down his ties to the gang in order to hold onto his new found love?
Sacrifices must be made, but will they be enough?
Amazon 

What’s up and coming on Victoria’s Pages of Romance15 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday16 – author spotlight17 – author spotlight – Starla Kaye – Trusting Love Again18 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks19 – Thursday  Thoughts  - One Pot Taco - #ThursThoughts20 – US Thanksgiving Blog Hop Nov 20 to 2721 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday22 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday23 – author spotlight – Kathryn Freeman – Search for the Truth24 – author spotlight – Liz Harris – The Lost Girl25 –Book Hooks - #MFRWhooks26 – Thursday  Thoughts  - Strawberry Ice Cream - #ThursThoughts27 –Friday Snippets  #Friday Snippets28 –My Sexy Saturday - #MySexySaturday29 –Weekend Writing Warriors - #8sunday30 – author spotlight – Susan Buchanan -

If you see an Author Spotlight place that is available and would like to post on that day - leave a comment with your email and I'll get back to you ASAP.