Rachelle Ayala's Blog, page 56

#AuthorInterview A visit with Alexandra Sellers FIRE IN THE WIND

1.Hi Alexandra Sellers, tell us a bit about your latest book.  
Hi and thank you for inviting me here. FIRE IN THE WIND is one of my earliest books, revised and now available for the first time in eBook: a white-hot revenge story. It's a particularly memorable book for me because of the way Jake Conrad, its hero, entered my life. He just appeared one day, this powerful energy in front of my desk demanding that I tell his story NOW. I hope he's going to be similarly powerful in demanding t...

#BookReview Chocolicious by Geraldine Solon #romance

Chocolicious by Geraldine Solon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The redeeming power of chocolate. No one can stay mad at anyone when chocolate is in the air. Chocolicious is a story about second chances. Blair's life is destroyed when her husband died and left her with nothing, not even a life insurance policy.

Alone, with her newborn daughter, Blair fends for herself while having no job experience. Her late husband's best friend, George, looks out for her, but hides his secret involvement in Blair's la...

#BookReview LOVE LETTERS by Geraldine Solon #romance

Love Letters by Geraldine Solon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A light-hearted fun read. This book will make you happy no matter what. It's a story about following your heart. Chloe Rogers is set to marry a hard-working, handsome banker. He's smart, a go-getter, and will provide her a comfortable lifestyle. But she cannot forget her first love, Josh Goldman, who returns to town to open a surf shop.

Meanwhile Chloe finds a set of old love letters written to her bossy, control-freak mother. Chloe investi...

#AuthorInterview Anne Coates and her New Release - A Tale of Two Sisters

Hi Anne, glad to have you on my blog. Please tell us a bit about your latest book.
My latest is an ebook published by Endeavour Press: A Tale of Two Sisters which is a long short story and two other short stories about issues within families. The two sisters in question are very different, and the story is told from the younger sister’s viewpoint. She has never been invited to her older sister’s home in spite of huge hints and eventually visits unannounced – a major turning point in their rela...

#NewRelease OBSESSION by Sharon Buchbinder #paranormal #romance

An Obsession with the Treasure of the Sierra MadreRachelle, thank you for having me here today to talk about my new book baby.  When I began researching Chihuahua, Mexico for a setting for my new paranormal romantic suspense, Obsession , my primary intent was to find a location to build my villain's refuge.  Lucky for me, the rugged terrain of the Sierra Madre, and specifically, Copper Canyon, were perfect for a hidden compound for a crazed cult leader. This part of the world is remo...

#BookReview HER MOTHER'S SHADOW by Diane Chamberlain #family #drama

Her Mother's by Diane Chamberlain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Healing can't begin until the truth is known. For too long, Lacey O'Neill has held her mother's memory hostage. She compares everything she does against what her mother would have done. When her best friend dies and leaves Lacey as guardian for her trouble preteen daughter, Lacey is forced to reevaluate everything she knew about her mother, her mother's murderer and every family relationship in her web. Secrets are spilled, but healing f...

#NewRelease FLOWER FROM CASTILE by Lilian Gafni #Historical #fiction

Last month, author Lilian Gafni released book 2 of her Historical fiction series “Flower From Castile.” This new book titled “The New World” takes readers to the year 1493 when Columbus is on a voyage to reach the Indies, the Beneluz family is sailing to Morocco to begin a new life, and Queen Isabella & King Ferdinand deal with the backlash of the Alhambra Decree. Here’s the synopsis:

Book Description: The year 1493 ushers in a New World, and Columbus is on a voyage with the Santa Maria, t...

Let's Be Friends - Hidden Under Her Heart (A Story of Abortion & Courage) Chapter 8 - Scene 2

Maryanne clutched a tissue and stepped out of Lucas’ car. He had been silent the entire ride, not even turning on the radio. They walked toward her apartment. A soggy feeling twisted her stomach. Obviously she’d screwed up—displayed her jealousy and acted childish.She unlocked the door, and he followed her inside.“Could I get you coffee? Tea?” Her heart tolled heavy. He wouldn’t even look her in the eye.“Don’t worry about it.” Lucas sat on the couch and patted it for her to sit next to him.Sh...

#GuestPost: A Regency Era Wedding by Annamaria Bazzi, author of the White Swans Series

Book: White Swans: The New Girl in Town
Author: Annamaria Bazzi

Thank you so much, Rachelle, for hosting my blog tour stop for The New Girl in Town. I must say that I’m having a great deal of fun learning about the Regency Period.
As a history lover, one of the most exciting parts of writing the White Swans series is all the research needed for creating an accurate setting with precise details.
It is unknown how common the white wedding dress was during the Regency Era, but some think it might ha...

#NewRelease FLY AWAY by Jennifer Donohoe #fantasy

Author: Jennifer DonohoeGenre: Contemporary FantasyRelease Date: April 17, 2013
Synopsis: Robin Sullivan is given a magical book where she can experience a better life in a new world called Tearmann. She can finally escape the terrible reality of life with an abusive, alcoholic father, her mother's schizophrenia, and her best friend's Leukemia. Robin must choose between deserting her real life or living in a world promising a better one. Events come into play forcing Robin to make a decision....