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A snippet from A Guy and A Girl on Books Hooks #MFRWhooks, #MFRWAuthor

  Welcome to Victoria's Pages of Romance and Book Hooks. This week's 6 to 8 sentences are from my NA contemporary romance – A Guy and A Girl


Scene Set – Last week Kendall called Chelsea and they discussed dancer's butts. Kendall is picking up Chelsea to drive to the local strip club. (and yes, it was edited to get to 8). Brannigans is the strip club.



Chelsea hurried over to the car, slid onto the seat, clicked on her seatbelt then said, "Okay. Now give. What's this big surprise?""Nope." Kendall shook her head, shifted the car into reverse, backed onto the road and said, "I promised myself I wouldn't tell you, and I'm gonna keep this promise.""Come on. Give me one little itty-bitty clue.""Sandy, Bridgette and I went to Brannigans last night and saw...Well, let me just say, you're gonna die."Chelsea raised an eyebrow. "A guy?"

TaglineLies, deceits and secrets - not a good way to begin a relationship.
BlurbAfter an ugly past forced Hunter Connolly to escape to Europe, the talented hockey player is back in North America and determined to land a position with a professional team. But he can’t hide from his past forever, especially when his beautiful classmate, Chelsea, forces him to reexamine his life. Soon, hockey is not his first priority anymore.Chelsea Henderson is a bright co-ed working towards her dream of being a professional dancer. She forms a unique friendship with one of her father’s newest recruits and would love nothing more than to take it to the next level. However, there’s just one small problem. He doesn’t know she’s his coach’s daughter.Amid the deceptions, danger lurks closer than they could ever imagine. Will fate contrive to rip the young lovers apart? Or will Hunter and Chelsea have their shot at love?

What people are saying about – A Guy and A Girl
5 Stars- I loved this book...I think that it was an awesome story. It was interesting on how everything came about as well as some surprises on who was doing what. I liked how the couple had issues that would be real life issues as well. Very well written, can't wait to read more books by Victoria as well as maybe some more in relation to characters in the book.
5 Stars - What a great romance. Fast paced. Chock full of tension. Little bit of hockey Little bit of dance. Lots of love.
5 Stars - By the end of this book I had tears running down my cheeks.
4 Stars - The story is solid, the love is solid, I'm looking forward to reading more books by Victoria Adams

Buy Links – Exclusively at - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2GRD1U
The linky thing and I don't like each other at the moment. Usually I can get it to work. Here is the link back to the main Book Hooks Page. - http://mfrwbookhooks.blogspot.com/





Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance 15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe17 –author spotlight – Keta Diablo – Scoundrel of Dreams18 – Weekend Writing Warriors19 – author spotlight - Alicia Michaels - The Bionics20 – author spotlight - Michelle K. Pickett - Unspeakable21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens22 - ChitChat23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe24 –author spotlight25 – Weekend Writing Warriors26 – author spotlight27 – author spotlight28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe31 –author spotlight
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Spotlight on David Burnett's To Fall in Love Again

To Fall In Love Again by David Burnett




Drew Nelson did not plan to talk with anyone that morning. He did not plan to make a new friend. He certainly did not plan to fall in love.He resisted all of Amy’s attempts to draw him out− at the hotel, at the airport, on the airplane− giving hurried responses and burying his face in a pile of papers. It was only when the flight attendant offered coffee, and a muscle in Amy’s back twitched as she reached for it, and the cup tipped, and the hot liquid puddled in Drew’s lap that they began to talk. Earlier in the year, each had lost a spouse of over thirty years. Drew’s wife had died of a brain tumor, Amy’s husband when his small airplane nose-dived to earth, the engine at full throttle − an accident, it was ruled.They live in the same city. Both have grandchildren. They are about the same age. Consciously, or not, they both are looking to love again. But relationships do not exist in vacuums. Drew is wealthy, and Amy is middle class. Amy is “new” in town – she and her husband moved to Charleston twenty-five years ago – while Drew’s family has lived there for three centuries. Drew lives below Broad, a code word for high society, old families, power, and money. Amy’s home is across the river.Class warfare may be less violent than it was in the past, but when Drew invites Amy to the St Cecelia Ball, battle lines are drawn. In a city in which ancestry is important, the ball’s membership is passed from father to son, and only those from the oldest families attend.Family, friends, co-workers all weigh in on their relationship and choose sides. Allies are found in unexpected places. Opposition comes from among those who were thought to be friends. Though they are gone, even their spouses − through things they have done and things they have said − wield influence in the conflict that follows.Amy begins to suspect that Drew is one of them, the rich snobs who despise her, while Drew concludes that Amy neither trusts him nor cares for him. As each questions the other’s motives, their feelings for each other are tested, and Drew and Amy are challenged to consider if they truly want to fall in love again.
BUY LINKS
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About David Burnett
I live in Columbia South Carolina, with my wife and our blue-eyed cat, Bonnie. I enjoy traveling, photography, baking bread, and the Carolina beaches.
We have traveled widely in the United States and the United Kingdom. During one trip to Scotland, we visited Crathes Castle, the ancestral home of the Burnett family near Aberdeen.
My photographic subjects have been as varied as prehistoric ruins on the islands of Scotland, star trails, sea gulls, and a Native American powwow.
I went to school for longer than I want to admit, and I have graduate degrees in psychology and education. I was formerly director of research for our state education department.
We have two daughters and three grandchildren. To Fall in Love Again is my third novel.
http://davidburnett.yolasite.comhttp://davidburnettsbooks.blogspot.com/http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Burnett-Author/447290468681693?ref=hl
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Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance
14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe17 –author spotlight – Keta Diablo – Scoundrel of Dreams18 – Weekend Writing Warriors19 – author spotlight - Alicia Michaels - The Bionics20 – author spotlight - Michelle K. Pickett - Unspeakable21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens22 - ChitChat23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe24 –author spotlight25 – Weekend Writing Warriors26 – author spotlight27 – author spotlight28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe31 –author spotlight
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.

Best Selling Author Zara Stoneley's Stable Mates

‘Fans of Fiona Walker will love this book’ - ThatThingSheReads

Welcome to tranquil Tippermere, an idyllic village nestled deep in the Cheshire countryside. Home to lords and ladies, horsemen and farmers, and plenty of secrets and scandals…

Leaving a scumbag ex behind her, Lottie Brinkley has hotfooted it out of Spain and back home to the country in serious need of some flirtatious fun to soothe her aching heart.

Luckily for her she’s spoilt for choice with not one but three eligible bachelors offering a steamy romp in the hay! But faced with the attentions of roguish eventer Rory Steel, the smiling Irish eyes of hunky farrier Mick O’Neal, and mysterious newcomer Tom Strachan, how can she possibly choose?

When billionaire landowner Marcus James drops dead unexpectedly, his WAGish wife Amanda threatens to sell the heart of the village and sets her sights on Tom! It seems things are heating up for little Tippermere… both in and out of the saddle.

What readers are saying …'A delightful romp peppered with humour, sadness, scandal and steamy sex.'

'...reminded me of Jilly Cooper whose books I grew up with. Stable Mates is up there with Riders and Rivals. If you loved these books then you will love this one'

'...the perfect mix of horsey shenanigans, Cheshire glamour and flirty fun.’
Author Bio



Bestselling author Zara Stoneley lives in deepest Cheshire surrounded by horses, dogs, cats and amazing countryside. When she’s not visiting wine bars, artisan markets or admiring the scenery in her sexy high heels or green wellies, she can be found in flip flops on the beach in Barcelona, or more likely sampling the tapas!Zara writes hot romance and bonkbusters. Her latest novel, ‘Stable Mates’, is a fun romp through the Cheshire countryside and combines some of her greatest loves – horses, dogs, hot men and strong women (and not forgetting champagne and fast cars)! She writes for Harper Collins and Accent Press.
Find out more about Zara: Website      Twitter        Facebook        Google+Buy LinksAmazon       Barnes & Noble      Kobo   Foyles  Waterstones   Sainsbury’s      Google Play        iTunes    Blackwells 

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The giveaway for the tour is 1 signed paperback (uk only) and 1 ecopy (international).

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Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance
13 – David Burnett - To Fall in Love Again14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe17 –author spotlight – Keta Diablo – Scoundrel of Dreams18 – Weekend Writing Warriors19 – author spotlight - Alicia Michaels - The Bionics20 – author spotlight - Michelle K. Pickett - Unspeakable21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens22 - ChitChat23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe24 –author spotlight25 – Weekend Writing Warriors26 – author spotlight27 – author spotlight28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe31 –author spotlight
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.

Victoria Adams' Dancing in Circles on Weekend Writing Warriors #8sunday

Welcome to another weekend of Weekend Writing Warriors. My 8 sentence snippet this week is from my first release from my NA contemporary romance – Dancing in Circles- Book 1 of Circles Trilogy.
SORRY - I won't be around today - I had to go home - family thing.

Scene Set -Robert and biology teacher discuss Robert's missing homework. Teacher speaks first.

"This isn't high school. It's college prep. If you cannot keep up—"
"I didn't have time." Robert sat up, rested his arms on his desktop and glared at his teacher. "I arrived in this school three days ago, and got handed two weeks' worth of stuff to get caught up on. Trust me, I get this isn't high school."

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.
Buy Link Exclusively at – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PFNPMG
What people are saying about Dancing in Circles5 stars  - Julie I liked, but Robert, loved that guy. He's thrown some insurmountable circumstances to overcome, but he manages a way around it all quite nicely. While he may be the 'bad boy', he still has a heart of gold. The author did a nice job expressing that while we may not all travel the same paths in life, we still are essentially the same people and deserve happiness alike.
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.
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!
Link to Weekend Writing Warriors - www.wewriwa.com



Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance
12 – Zara Stonely - Stable Mates13 – David Burnett - To Fall in Love Again14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe17 –author spotlight – Keta Diablo – Scoundrel of Dreams18 – Weekend Writing Warriors19 – author spotlight - Alicia Michaels - The Bionics20 – author spotlight - Michelle K. Pickett - Unspeakable21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens22 - ChitChat23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe24 –author spotlight25 – Weekend Writing Warriors26 – author spotlight27 – author spotlight28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe31 –author spotlight
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.

 

A Guy and A Girl's first visit to Book Boyfriend Cafe

Hi. Excited to be here on Book Boyfriend Café. 
The book I'm going to start with is my latest, a NA contemporary romance called A Guy and A Girl. Mackenzie is the heroine. She's a college co-ed who is majoring in Dance, but she's not sure she's where she ought to be. Hunter shows up in her class and she instantly falls in "deep interest". Mackenzie has a best friend with a dark secret that Mackenzie knows nothing about. This secret seriously threatens the budding romance between Mackenzie and Hunter.Who would play Mackenzie in a movie? Don’t know. I'd need a dance trained actress. Zoe Saldana from Centerstage (or Star Trek J ) would be perfect.

Here is a snippet from A Guy and A Girl – Mackenzie and Hunter are on their first date.
"Well, do I ever get to see you dance?" asked Hunter.The thought of Hunter wanting to watch her dance, filled Chelsea with a mixture of giddiness and adoration. "We have a performance near the end of term.""As long as I don't have a game, I'd like to come and watch."Chelsea's cheeks burned with embarrassment. "I've never had a boyfriend in the audience before. Gawd, I'm nervous just thinking about it.""I don't believe there weren't a dozen boys trying to date you."Looking at her wine glass, Chelsea held back some painful high school memories. "My teenage dating days were a step short of awful.""I remember, kissing Roger, the biggest mistake of your life."She laughed. "I was the biggest jerk magnet around.""Uh, sitting here kind of hoping you've out grown that habit." Hunter smiled.She reached across the table and wrapped her fingers around his hand. "I've definitely out grown that bad habit. Back then, I didn't have enough confidence to date nice boys. Some clean-cut, intelligent guy would start talking to me and I'd just brush him off or panic and go brain dead. But let a loser come near me and I was little Miss Chatterbox. I felt we were equals."Hunter finished his salad, placed his fork on the table and waited for Chelsea to continue."Teenage girls are vicious. They have to pull everyone down to their level. And then when they do, they crush you so they can be superior. I got pressured into doing some very stupid teenage things. Spent a lot of time throwing up in strangers' toilets from alcohol binges. I tried so hard to be cool like my friends. But then I realized they weren't my friends, just jerks.""I can't even begin to imagine what it must've been like. I was the local hero. Loved by everyone. Got away with murder. Everyone would just say, Oh, it's just Hunter being Hunter." He paused while their meal was placed before them."But you've got a secret. And I don't think it's a nice one."He fumbled with his fork and glanced at Chelsea."You've sort of told me about it. First you had that nightmare; you said it has something to do with your past. You've commented a couple of times about being responsible for something you're not responsible for."He shrugged. "I guess we all have our pasts."


TaglineLies, deceits and secrets - not a good way to begin a relationship.
BlurbAfter an ugly past forced Hunter Connolly to escape to Europe, the talented hockey player is back in North America and determined to land a position with a professional team. But he can’t hide from his past forever, especially when his beautiful classmate, Chelsea, forces him to reexamine his life. Soon, hockey is not his first priority anymore.Chelsea Henderson is a bright co-ed working towards her dream of being a professional dancer. She forms a unique friendship with one of her father’s newest recruits and would love nothing more than to take it to the next level. However, there’s just one small problem. He doesn’t know she’s his coach’s daughter.Amid the deceptions, danger lurks closer than they could ever imagine. Will fate contrive to rip the young lovers apart? Or will Hunter and Chelsea have their shot at love?
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Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance 11 – Weekend Writing Warriors12 – Zara Stonely - Stable Mates13 – David Burnett - To Fall in Love Again14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe17 –author spotlight18 – Weekend Writing Warriors19 – author spotlight - Alicia Michaels - The Bionics20 – author spotlight - Michelle K. Pickett - Unspeakable21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – author spotlight - Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens22 - ChitChat23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe24 –author spotlight25 – Weekend Writing Warriors26 – author spotlight27 – author spotlight28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe31 –author spotlight
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.

Victoria Adams and a little bit of Chit Chat 1

Welcome to Chit Chat on Victoria's Pages of Romance.
Blog advice people are always harping that every blog post shouldn't be about promoting books. They say that readers want a connection. They want to get to know the author. So that is what Chit Chat is going to be about. Little snippets of my life. I might post about what new thing I cooked for supper and whether it was a success or not. I might post about the flowers in my garden or the snowing blanketing the fields. Maybe a photo or 2. But I won't post anything that says - buy my book.

So to start - I am Victoria Adams and I live in Ontario, Canada - near the St.Lawrence River and the Ontario/Quebec border - just above New York State (in case you want to check it out on a map)
Today I am sharing a couple of photos of some buffalo from South Dakota. These were taken in 2006. I suspect the first photo is Mommy and Daddy and the next is the twins. I like the humour of the first photo as it looks like he's sticking his tongue out at me.  And why I think the twins are his - check the back right corner of the 2nd photo - you can see the Dad. I didn't ask if the twins were his. I don't speak buffalo. 
This herd was grazing right near the road. None of them really seemed interested or worried about my husband and I. It was such an awe-inspiring moment to look into the eyes of such magnificent creatures.


Next week I'll tell you why I was in South Dakota.

Have you ever had such a moment with a wild animal?

First Book Hooks visit for 2015 #MFRWhooks, #MFRWAuthor

IF YOU ARE HERE FOR WEDNESDAY BRIEFS - PLEASE SCROLL DOWN
Welcome to Victoria's Pages of Romance and Book Hooks. This week's 6 to 8 sentences are from my NA contemporary romance – A Guy and A Girl




Scene set – Chelsea's best friend, Kendall, invites her to go clubbing on Saturday night
"Go where?" Nudging the door open with her shoulder, Chelsea pulled the keys from the lock, entered then dropped them and her purse on the kitchen table. "Brannigans."She walked over to the refrigerator, pulled open the door, grabbed a Diet Coke and said, "I know the strippers are there this weekend. I like dancers, but...""I like dancers' butts, too." Kendall's giggle floated into Chelsea's ear. "But that's not what I want to show you. It's way better than that."

TaglineLies, deceits and secrets - not a good way to begin a relationship.
BlurbAfter an ugly past forced Hunter Connolly to escape to Europe, the talented hockey player is back in North America and determined to land a position with a professional team. But he can’t hide from his past forever, especially when his beautiful classmate, Chelsea, forces him to reexamine his life. Soon, hockey is not his first priority anymore.Chelsea Henderson is a bright co-ed working towards her dream of being a professional dancer. She forms a unique friendship with one of her father’s newest recruits and would love nothing more than to take it to the next level. However, there’s just one small problem. He doesn’t know she’s his coach’s daughter.Amid the deceptions, danger lurks closer than they could ever imagine. Will fate contrive to rip the young lovers apart? Or will Hunter and Chelsea have their shot at love?

What people are saying about – A Guy and A Girl
5 Stars- I loved this book...I think that it was an awesome story. It was interesting on how everything came about as well as some surprises on who was doing what. I liked how the couple had issues that would be real life issues as well. Very well written, can't wait to read more books by Victoria as well as maybe some more in relation to characters in the book.
5 Stars - What a great romance. Fast paced. Chock full of tension. Little bit of hockey Little bit of dance. Lots of love.
5 Stars - By the end of this book I had tears running down my cheeks.
4 Stars - The story is solid, the love is solid, I'm looking forward to reading more books by Victoria Adams

Buy Links – Exclusively at - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2GRD1U
Here's the link back to Book Hooks - don't know why the linky thing isn't linking - mfrwbookhooks.blogspot.com





Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance 8 – Chit Chat9 – Book Boyfriends Cafe11 – Weekend Writing Warriors12 – Zara Stonely - Stable Mates13 – David Burnett - To Fall in Love Again14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe18 – Weekend Writing Warriors21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe25 – Weekend Writing Warriors28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe

Victoria's first flash of 2015 #WedBriefs

Welcome to my first flash for 2015 on Wednesday Briefs.
This is a raw (unedited) m/f time travel romance. It's a 500 to 1,000 word excerpt inspired by: Do or die, That would be a lie X, plus the photos below. Chapters 1 through 5 are available on the free read tab at top of blog.



Sunrise 59J'dol smiled at the surprised looked on Sian's face. He confession that what he wanted was for her to loved him and obviously caught her unaware but in a pleasant way. He face morphed from surprise to delight and what pleased him to his core is that the delight remained. As she processed his statement and her thoughts and feelings, happiness remain filling her eyes and her smile. It had taken the courage of a warrior for him to say the words. The risk of her filling the room with a scornful laugh was worth taking.  
Sian's hand trembled as she shut down her information box that she'd called a computer and turned to face him. She reached out and placed her soft hand against his cheek, cupping it. "I could say I need to think about it, but that would be a lie. I love you."
J'dol nestled his cheek against her palm the stood and pulled her up to him tling his cheek against her palm. "It is wrong. I should not be here. We should never have met, but I don’t care." He leaned closer. "As my Captain would say, Do or die." He placed his lips on hers. His kiss was soft as it grazed her skin, just enough pressure to tease - to make her desire more.
Her bottom lip quivered. He pressed his mouth harder against hers. With a sigh, Sian melted into him. Her breasts molded onto his chest. A surge of lust bolted through his body. This was right. She was the woman. Sian was the reason he'd been shot back in time.
She trickled the tips of her fingers up his back. Her hand paused. Memories flooded J'dol's mind; his injuries and her compassionate nursing, the ache in his soul when he thought she didn't want to be around him, they joy that filled him every time she laughed, the intense need to protect her. He'd loved her. She loved him. With a gasp she released their kiss. "I...I...feel—""You feel soft and feminine and decidedly sensuous. You feel and smell like the woman I love." Without speaking, he lifted into his arms, carried her to her bedroom and placed her on the bed. He kicked off his shoes and settled next to her. His hands roamed across her. His fingertips tingling from the touch of her flesh. "I want to make love to you." She opened her mouth to speak, but he interrupted her with a kiss. When he released the kiss, he spoke, his voice deepening with lust. "What I really want to do is to shatter your evening. To feel your heat and passion as your control gives way to an animal lust."Lost in his words and his touch, J'dol's head swirled with the sensations swarming through his body. His chest heaved with desire. His heart pounded in anticipation. He reacted by instinct. To his delight, Sian released herself to his hands, lips and body and allowed herself to be consumed by their animalistic passion.


Now onto the other flashers. 
Go to this link Wednesday Brief authors  or go to individual authors


M.A. ChurchCarol PedrosoJon KeysKazy ReedNephylimTali SpencerShelly SchulzCia NordwellElyzabeth VaLeyAvery DawesCaraway CarterJulie Lynn Hayes

Book Blitz for S.G. Basu's Maia and the Secrets of Zagram

   Title:  Maia and the Secrets of Zagran Series:  The Lightbound Saga #2Author:  S. G. BasuPublished:  December 15th, 2014Publisher:  Vinayaka Publishing Word Count:  100,400Genre:  YA Sci-Fi FantasySynopsis:Thirteen year old Maia thinks she has seen it all.She has survived an assassination attempt, she has been threatened by a chancellor, and she has faced off with saboteurs trying to bring down a nation. She lets nothing get to her anymore-not the ominous nightmares she has been having lately, not the fear of being targeted for another soul extraction, not even the memories of her dead mother’s terrifying communique.More than ever, Maia wants the Initiative to resume. She longs to visit Zagran-the undersea capital of the Jjord. She wants to ride the underwater transport lines, learn about the Jjordic energy farms and most of all-she wants to goof off with her friends. But, around the charming city of Zagran, evil is gathering. Maia and her friends do not know it yet, this is just the beginning of a terrifying end.Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GoodReads About the Author:
S. G. Basu is a telecommunications engineer by profession, but she likes to call herself a dreamer. Imagination, fueled by a voracious appetite for books, has been her steady friend since childhood. She discovered her passion for writing quite by chance and there has been no stopping her since then.Amazon Author Page | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads | BlogGiveaway Details: There is a tour wide giveaway. Prizes include the following:One signed copy of  Maia and the Secrets of Zagran Giveaway is open to the US, UK, and Canada.a Rafflecopter giveaway




Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance 7 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks8 – Chit Chat9 – Book Boyfriends Cafe11 – Weekend Writing Warriors12 – Zara Stonely - Stable Mates13 – David Burnett - To Fall in Love Again14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe18 – Weekend Writing Warriors19 – author spotlight - The Bionics by Alicia Michaels21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe25 – Weekend Writing Warriors28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe

Dancing in Circles on Weekend Writing Warriors #8sunday

Welcome to another weekend of Weekend Writing Warriors. My 8 sentence snippet this week is from my first release from my NA contemporary romance – Dancing in Circles- Book 1 of Circles Trilogy.
Scene Set -We meet Robert. But not at one of his better moments.

"Put your assignments on my desk." Mr. Parks, the biology teacher, pointed towards an inbox as he clicked off the student's names as they entered. Attendance completed, class seated, he looked up from his computer. "Did anyone not hand one in?" Robert put up his hand. "And why not?" "'Cause I didn't get it done." He slouched low in his desk at the back of the room, isolated from the rest of the students with his long legs stretched out into the aisle.



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.
Buy Link Exclusively at – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PFNPMG
What people are saying about Dancing in Circles5 stars  - Julie I liked, but Robert, loved that guy. He's thrown some insurmountable circumstances to overcome, but he manages a way around it all quite nicely. While he may be the 'bad boy', he still has a heart of gold. The author did a nice job expressing that while we may not all travel the same paths in life, we still are essentially the same people and deserve happiness alike.
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.
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!
Link back to Weekend Writing Warriors - www.wewriwa.com

 Rest of the month's highlights on Victoria's Pages of Romance
6 – S.G. Basu – Maia and the Secrets of Zagran7 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks8 – Chit Chat9 – Book Boyfriends Cafe11 – Weekend Writing Warriors12 – Zara Stonely - Stable Mates13 – David Burnett - To Fall in Love Again14 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction15 – Chit Chat16 – Book Boyfriends Cafe18 – Weekend Writing Warriors21 – Flash Fiction and Book Hooks22 – Melissa Foster - Dreaming of Love The Bradens23 – Book Boyfriends Cafe25 – Weekend Writing Warriors28 – Book Hooks and Flash Fiction29 – Chit Chat30 – Book Boyfriends Cafe