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April 21, 2018
She'd dance for him any day #SexySnippet by @EmpiBaryeh

Hi folks! Today, I'm taking a break from Forest Girl to share a few lines from the (possible) book 2, which is currently titled City Girl (believe me, I know), a very sweet romance set in 1990s Ghana.
Just a bit if background. This scene takes place between my hero and heroine at a festival in their village. I always enjoy the first signs of awareness between H and H.
Anyway, here goes (PS. this is still a VERY rough first draft):
“Will you be dancing adowatoday?” he asked.
Mansa had been planning on skipping the dance, yet she found herself nodding. How could she not when he spoke with such gentleness? She’d be willing to dance for him any day.
He leaned forward and spoke in a low tone. “I was going to leave early, but if you promise to invite me to dance with you, I’ll stay.”
Her eyes darted back to meet his intense stare, and her heart stutter-stepped as a shivering sensation galloped up her spine.
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Published on April 21, 2018 21:00
April 15, 2018
The Starling Blog Tour - Ellie Masters
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Thief or modern day Robin Hood? Recruited by the FBI to investigate the theft of a Van Gogh, Vivianne Faulks must work with a man who blurs the lines between the legal and illegal sale of art. As Viv is drawn further into the world of art auctions and international crime, the case threatens to uncover Faulks’ family secrets long buried since World War II. Not to mention, her enigmatic partner might be the very thief she's been sent to catch. When her life's put on the line, Viv no longer cares about recovering the stolen Van Gogh. With each twist and turn, she's simply trying to stay alive.

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The Starling has it all; intrigue, secrets, lies, sexual tension, international espionage, and stunning visual imagery like you wouldn't believe. I was truly standing in Paris thanks to Ellie Masters gorgeous descriptions." ~ Kay
"The Starling is a total page turner, I couldn’t read it fast enough." ~ Katie
"Ellie Masters does a fanstastic job describing scenes and feelings. I always can picture exactly what she’s describing because of her vivid details. " ~ Erika
"I love Vivianne and Paul!! This book is so exciting!! It had me wrapped into the pages from the beginning!!" ~ Vicki

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“You want me to pretend to be your lover?”
With a nod, he released her hands and leaned back in the chair. “Mais oui. It’d be assumed you were sharing my bed.”
“Why does that even matter?” Who would care if their relationship was more than business?
“Accept Agent Radcliffe’s offer to consult on the case, and you’ll discover many secrets. You might even uncover some you’ve been hiding from yourself.”
Whatever does that mean?
The impact of his words hit her on a gut level, terrifying because of the allure they held. She cleared her throat. “Monsieur de Gaules, you must know I am engaged.”
“I know your relationship status. That’s what makes this perfect. The rumors will fly. The more attention we have focused on our relationship, the more freedom we’ll have to operate.”
“You place a lot of weight on the power of rumors, but I can’t risk my reputation for you or jeopardize my family name.”
Without warning, he stood, extending his hand.
Viv glanced at it, terrified to take it but more than willing to feel the heat of his skin against hers again. What would be the harm in one last affair? Even if it was pretend. How much loyalty did she hold to a fiancé she hated?
“If I do this…” Her breath fluttered in her lungs, tentative yet excited. “If I do this, that’s all it would be. An act…”
It was vital she established boundaries.
“We maintain a professional relationship between us, regardless of what others believe?”
She’d meant her words to sound confident, but they had come out more like a question.
The corner of his full lips bowed into a smile when she allowed him to take her hand. He flipped her wrist over and leaned down to sweep his lips across the back of her hand.
“But of course.”
A jolt of electricity shot up her arm.
“Strictly professional.”
She hated when men lied.
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Ellie Masters Bio:
ELLIE MASTERS is the bestselling author of Heart’s Insanity: an Angel Fire Rock Romance. She writes multiple genres, creating the stories she loves to read. These are dark erotic tales. Or maybe sweet contemporary stories. How about a romantic thriller to whet your appetite? Ellie writes it all. Want to read passionate poems and sensual secrets? She does that too. Dip into the eclectic mind of Ellie Masters, spend time exploring the sensual realm where she breathes life into her characters and brings them from her mind to the page and into the heart of her readers every day.
Ellie’s favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch, laptop in place, watching a fire, drinking a good wine, and bringing forth all the characters from her mind to the page and hopefully into the hearts of her readers.
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The Starling
by Ellie Masters a Full Length Novel

¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨ Blurb¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨
Thief or modern day Robin Hood? Recruited by the FBI to investigate the theft of a Van Gogh, Vivianne Faulks must work with a man who blurs the lines between the legal and illegal sale of art. As Viv is drawn further into the world of art auctions and international crime, the case threatens to uncover Faulks’ family secrets long buried since World War II. Not to mention, her enigmatic partner might be the very thief she's been sent to catch. When her life's put on the line, Viv no longer cares about recovering the stolen Van Gogh. With each twist and turn, she's simply trying to stay alive.

¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨ What Reviewers are Saying¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨
"Imagine The Thomas Crown Affair merged with Entrapment and know that The Starling is an Oscar winner beyond those art heist films. What makes a good heist movie even better? A handsome leading man paired against a hot leading lady and The Starling scores BIG in that category. I am completely in love with the leading characters Vivianne Faulks and Paul de Gaules.
The Starling has it all; intrigue, secrets, lies, sexual tension, international espionage, and stunning visual imagery like you wouldn't believe. I was truly standing in Paris thanks to Ellie Masters gorgeous descriptions." ~ Kay
"The Starling is a total page turner, I couldn’t read it fast enough." ~ Katie
"Ellie Masters does a fanstastic job describing scenes and feelings. I always can picture exactly what she’s describing because of her vivid details. " ~ Erika
"I love Vivianne and Paul!! This book is so exciting!! It had me wrapped into the pages from the beginning!!" ~ Vicki

¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨ Excerpt¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨
“You want me to pretend to be your lover?”
With a nod, he released her hands and leaned back in the chair. “Mais oui. It’d be assumed you were sharing my bed.”
“Why does that even matter?” Who would care if their relationship was more than business?
“Accept Agent Radcliffe’s offer to consult on the case, and you’ll discover many secrets. You might even uncover some you’ve been hiding from yourself.”
Whatever does that mean?
The impact of his words hit her on a gut level, terrifying because of the allure they held. She cleared her throat. “Monsieur de Gaules, you must know I am engaged.”
“I know your relationship status. That’s what makes this perfect. The rumors will fly. The more attention we have focused on our relationship, the more freedom we’ll have to operate.”
“You place a lot of weight on the power of rumors, but I can’t risk my reputation for you or jeopardize my family name.”
Without warning, he stood, extending his hand.
Viv glanced at it, terrified to take it but more than willing to feel the heat of his skin against hers again. What would be the harm in one last affair? Even if it was pretend. How much loyalty did she hold to a fiancé she hated?
“If I do this…” Her breath fluttered in her lungs, tentative yet excited. “If I do this, that’s all it would be. An act…”
It was vital she established boundaries.
“We maintain a professional relationship between us, regardless of what others believe?”
She’d meant her words to sound confident, but they had come out more like a question.
The corner of his full lips bowed into a smile when she allowed him to take her hand. He flipped her wrist over and leaned down to sweep his lips across the back of her hand.
“But of course.”
A jolt of electricity shot up her arm.
“Strictly professional.”
She hated when men lied.

¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨ Buy Links¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨
Amazon USBOOKS 2 READ GoodReads Link
Ellie Masters Bio:

ELLIE MASTERS is the bestselling author of Heart’s Insanity: an Angel Fire Rock Romance. She writes multiple genres, creating the stories she loves to read. These are dark erotic tales. Or maybe sweet contemporary stories. How about a romantic thriller to whet your appetite? Ellie writes it all. Want to read passionate poems and sensual secrets? She does that too. Dip into the eclectic mind of Ellie Masters, spend time exploring the sensual realm where she breathes life into her characters and brings them from her mind to the page and into the heart of her readers every day.
Ellie’s favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch, laptop in place, watching a fire, drinking a good wine, and bringing forth all the characters from her mind to the page and hopefully into the hearts of her readers.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Website ❥ Amazon ❥ BookBub ❥ Facebook ❥ Twitter Goodreads ❥ Instagram ❥ Pinterest

Published on April 15, 2018 23:00
I trust you #SexySnippet from Forest Girl by Empi Baryeh @empibaryeh

Hello, folks! I'm back on the sexy snippet train with more for you from, FOREST GIRL. This will be my last snippet from this book for a few weeks. Don't worry, I'll pop in with snippets from my WIP.
Here you go:
“I trust you.”
With those words, she sealed his fate. He kissed her again, slipping a finger into her heat, coaxing her body to relax. His patience was rewarded, and she began to move her pelvis in rhythm with his finger.
When he rose over her again, replacing his digit with his manhood, her body’s resistance gave way, and he found himself inside her. He shuddered as her body moulded tightly around him.
I hope you enjoyed this story. Please leave me a comment.His heart soared. It was as if her body had just approved and she’d welcomed him at last—all of him.
Here's the blurb to give you some background:

Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
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Published on April 15, 2018 00:59
April 13, 2018
Roll Call: Book New Update
Hi folks!
I'm just popping in to let you know, there are two amendments to my previous book news:
Forest Girl: release date is 19 June (I mistakenly announced it as 22 June)! The e-book will be available for pre-order in May as previously announced. A Princess Story: There's a new release date for the multi-author royal series I'm writing with my friends Kiru Taye and Nana Prah. The official title announcement and cover reveal will now be in May, with a release date in July 2018.
Don't forget to stop by on Sunday for a sexy snippet from Forest Girl!
Have a lovely weekend.
I'm just popping in to let you know, there are two amendments to my previous book news:
Forest Girl: release date is 19 June (I mistakenly announced it as 22 June)! The e-book will be available for pre-order in May as previously announced. A Princess Story: There's a new release date for the multi-author royal series I'm writing with my friends Kiru Taye and Nana Prah. The official title announcement and cover reveal will now be in May, with a release date in July 2018.
Don't forget to stop by on Sunday for a sexy snippet from Forest Girl!
Have a lovely weekend.
Published on April 13, 2018 06:06
April 9, 2018
Prah, Constantine and Baryeh Reviews: Crane by Stacey Rourke #PCBReviews

Hello folks, and welcome to the second Prah, Constantine and Baryeh review of the year 2018. I start today's post with an announcement. Prah, Constantine and Baryeh reviews will now be posted bi-monthly. The reason? Life gets in the way, unfortunately, and this has affected how many books we can commit to reading as a group. We still aim to bring you our honest 3-for-1 reviews!
Our last read was, Crane by Stacey Rourke, a paranormal.
Here's the Blurb

The Horseman is unending, his presence shan’t lessen. If you break the curse, you become the legend. Washington Irving and Rip Van Winkle had no choice but to cover up the deadly truth behind Ichabod Crane’s disappearance. Centuries later, a Crane returns to Sleepy Hollow awakening macabre secrets once believed to be buried deep. What if the monster that spawned the legend lived within you? Now, Ireland Crane, reeling from a break-up and seeking a fresh start, must rely on the newly awakened Rip Van Winkle to discover the key to channeling the darkness swirling within her. Bodies are piling high and Ireland is the only one that can save Sleepy Hollow by embracing her own damning curse. But is anyone truly safe when the Horseman rides?
My Review
My review starts with a confession. I've never read the book, watched the various movie adaptations, nor the series based on the legend of the Sleepy Hollow (gasp)! I hope that gives me a unique perspective. At the very least, I can tell you whether you need to have that background before you read this book
The story is told from the POVs of Ireland Crane (Present Day) and Ichabod Crane (1700s). Initially, the jump between centuries and my attempt to make meaning of how Ichabod's story related to Ireland's was confusing. The name Ireland also posed a few problems, as I kept thinking of Ireland as a place rather than a person.
That does not detract from the story, though. Ms Rourke holds her reader's interest as she weaves a tale of friendship, loyalty, betrayal, forgiveness and love, with surprising burst of humour, with characters the reader comes to care about. I enjoyed the narration very much. Ms Rourke has an impressive grasp of her descriptives that bring the story and actions to life.
The narrative is so beautifully crafted that it made more visible the couple of typos that slipped by the editor's eye. Nevertheless, this is a very engaging story that picks up and doesn't slow down until the very satisfactory end.
I'll definitely want to check of the sequels: Raven and Steam.
And, yes, after reading this book, I'm in search of a copy of Sleep Hollow (Johnny Depp's version
Published on April 09, 2018 23:30
April 4, 2018
Roll Call: What's Happening With Me and What to Expect From Me This Year
I've always wanted to be able to share a what's-coming-up post, and now I find myself in a position to do so.
As some of you know, I took a break from writing to start a family in 2012. If you read my post on,
10 Things I Didn't Know About Motherhood, you'd know that I discovered how much time and energy a husband and two kids take.
However, in 2017, I finally managed to find a routine that allows me to write regularly, and I finally got my two WIPs completed and another project started.
Here's what's happening with me and what to expect over the next 6 or so months:
April - June A Princess Story announcement (multi-author series): My friends Kiru Taye and Nana Prah roped me into writing a 3-book royal series, and we'll be having our official title announcement and cover reveal on 18 April! The series is set to be released in May 2018.Forest Girl: This was supposed to be my next release until the release date for the princess story was decided. A treat for my readers. You get back-to-back releases from me. Forest Girl comes out on 22 June, but will be available for pre-order toward the end of May (I hope).
August - December Expecting Ty's Baby: I am delighted to announce that book 2 of the From Ghana with Love series (sequel to Chancing Faith) has been accepted by Black Opal Books, so expect more news later in the year on this.
mP

As some of you know, I took a break from writing to start a family in 2012. If you read my post on,
10 Things I Didn't Know About Motherhood, you'd know that I discovered how much time and energy a husband and two kids take.
However, in 2017, I finally managed to find a routine that allows me to write regularly, and I finally got my two WIPs completed and another project started.
Here's what's happening with me and what to expect over the next 6 or so months:
April - June A Princess Story announcement (multi-author series): My friends Kiru Taye and Nana Prah roped me into writing a 3-book royal series, and we'll be having our official title announcement and cover reveal on 18 April! The series is set to be released in May 2018.Forest Girl: This was supposed to be my next release until the release date for the princess story was decided. A treat for my readers. You get back-to-back releases from me. Forest Girl comes out on 22 June, but will be available for pre-order toward the end of May (I hope).
August - December Expecting Ty's Baby: I am delighted to announce that book 2 of the From Ghana with Love series (sequel to Chancing Faith) has been accepted by Black Opal Books, so expect more news later in the year on this.
mP
Published on April 04, 2018 01:00
April 1, 2018
He couldn’t walk away even if he wanted to... #SexySnippet from Forest Girl by Empi Baryeh @empibaryeh
Welcome to another sexy snippet. Today, I'm giving you another peek into FOREST GIRL.
Here's the blurb to give you some background:
Esi Afriyie has been in love with Michael Yaw Badu since childhood. When he receives a scholarship to study in America, all hope seems lost ... until he returns to Ghana ten years later. An arranged marriage contracted by their families makes her dreams come true, but does the reality of being Mrs. Michael Badu live up to the fantasy?
Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
Today's snippet skips a few steps ahead from last week's (My poor hero, he's slipping - muahahahaha):
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Here's the blurb to give you some background:

Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
Today's snippet skips a few steps ahead from last week's (My poor hero, he's slipping - muahahahaha):
I hope you enjoyed this story. Please leave me a comment.

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Published on April 01, 2018 01:00
March 25, 2018
#CoverReveal: Forest Girl by Empi Baryeh @EmpiBaryeh #MCRomance
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Genre: Multicultural Romance
FOREST GIRL
By
Empi Baryeh
Genre: Multicultural Romance
Length: Full length novelCover Design: Diana Buidoso
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Esi Afriyie has been in love with Michael Yaw Badu since childhood. When he receives a scholarship to study in America, all hope seems lost ... until he returns to Ghana ten years later. An arranged marriage contracted by their families makes her dreams come true, but does the reality of being Mrs. Michael Badu live up to the fantasy?
Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
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Genre: Multicultural Romance

FOREST GIRL
By
Empi Baryeh
Genre: Multicultural Romance
Length: Full length novelCover Design: Diana Buidoso
BLURB
Esi Afriyie has been in love with Michael Yaw Badu since childhood. When he receives a scholarship to study in America, all hope seems lost ... until he returns to Ghana ten years later. An arranged marriage contracted by their families makes her dreams come true, but does the reality of being Mrs. Michael Badu live up to the fantasy?
Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
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Published on March 25, 2018 17:30
...She’s beautiful... #SexySnippets from Forest Girl by Empi Baryeh @empibaryeh

Here's the blurb to give you some background:
Esi Afriyie has been in love with Michael Yaw Badu since childhood. When he receives a scholarship to study in America, all hope seems lost ... until he returns to Ghana ten years later. An arranged marriage contracted by their families makes her dreams come true, but does the reality of being Mrs. Michael Badu live up to the fantasy?
Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
Today's snippet follows (not directly) from last week's:
“She’s beautiful.” Sefah’s voice penetrated his thoughts.I hope you enjoyed this story. Please leave me a comment.
Michael glanced at his brother and smiled. She was beautiful. He wouldn’t even try to deny it. And he found her attractive, although that, he was prepared to deny. His mind must be playing tricks on him. Were weddings not supposed to do that? Fill people with warm and fuzzy feelings? But did that include an urge to ask her to dance? What about the fact that he was still getting used to his reaction to her kiss?
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Published on March 25, 2018 00:00
March 18, 2018
...he’d enjoyed that little kiss entirely too much from Forest Girl #SexySnippets

Hello, folks, and welcome to another sexy snippet. Today, I'm going to introduce you to my upcoming novel, FOREST GIRL, (cover reveal coming soon, but here's a sneak peek), which takes us a few decades back in time to 1990s Ghana.
Here's the blurb to give you some background:
Esi Afriyie has been in love with Michael Yaw Badu since childhood. When he receives a scholarship to study in America, all hope seems lost ... until he returns to Ghana ten years later. An arranged marriage contracted by their families makes her dreams come true, but does the reality of being Mrs. Michael Badu live up to the fantasy?
Michael may have married Esi, but he is in love with someone else—Forest Girl, a mystery woman he encountered just once in the forest. His heart belongs to her, and he doesn't need his beautiful wife awakening his carnal desires. He is even willing to sacrifice his marriage for another encounter with Forest Girl.
Reality is not what either Esi or Michael imagined. Esi is disillusioned; Michael feels trapped.
Will Michael give in and allow his heart to discover a love that was always meant to be, before it's too late?
Today's snippet gives peak into a customary marriage ceremony. Michael and Esi have shared their first kiss and things aren't going the way the groom had planned.
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Published on March 18, 2018 00:00