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March 8, 2016
New Release ~ Hot, Sexy, Alpha Driver
I don’t know how it happened, but February shot by way too quickly. I can’t believe we’re already a week into March, but that means I can finally say the sentence I’ve been dying to for months:Twisted Mind is available to download!
Yes, you read that right.The second book in the Chequered Flag series is out within a month of Chameleon Soul. I told you there wouldn’t be a long wait to get your hands on my second sexy, alpha driver. ;-)
The even better news is that for one week only my publisher has dropped the price to 0.99!
Also, Chameleon Soul is on sale, so you can now download both books in the series for the price of one.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/refAmazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/refAmazon CA:http://www.amazon.ca/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/refAmazon AU:http://www.amazon.com.au/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/ref
ExcerptI leaned in, desperate to feel him. Finally, his lips grazed mine in barely a whisper of a touch. A moan of protest slipped from my lips when he parted and the musical sound of Dustin’s husky laugh caused me to shiver. “We shouldn’t be doing this,” he murmured, shocking me when his lips scraped my ear. “I really don’t care.” Dustin cupped my jaw, his thumb swiping over my cheekbone. The touch drew my eyes to his. “I should though.” I rested my head further into his palm and covered the back of his hand with my own to keep him there. Turning, I pressed my lips to his palm. “What’s the worst that could happen?” “You could break me.” I nipped at the tip of his finger when he trailed it over my bottom lip. “Aren’t we both already broken?” “You could shatter me like no one else, Taz.” Rather than meet my eyes he stared off into the distance over my shoulder. “You could destroy me.” I reached up, taking his jaw between my fingers and forcing his attention back to me. “I don’t want to.” “That doesn’t mean you won’t.” “No, but it means I’ll do everything in my power to try not to.” The resolve in his eyes wavered. He couldn’t meet my gaze for long. He exhaled heavily, and his jaw kept tensing beneath my palm. “Dustin,” I said, drawing his focus back to me. “It’s only a kiss.” It wasn’t. We both knew I was lying and if we started down this road it would lead to more. Regardless, Dustin pulled me into him. Pressing on the small of my back, he didn’t stop until I was flush against his chest. With his other hand he swiped back a lock of hair to slide it behind my ear. He lowered his head, dipping until his forehead rested against mine. “I’m trusting you, Taz.” I responded in a whisper, “Me too. You’re not the only one who stands to lose, Dust.” Finally, he closed the gap between us and his lips met mine slowly, but forcefully. He claimed and possessed me, marking me as his with his mouth. Every ounce of pain and fear was shared through our kiss. When I parted my lips Dustin’s tongue immediately swept into me. I moaned, raising my arms to encircle him. I ran my fingers through the shaggy locks of hair at the back of his neck, pulling on them until he grunted against me.
Even though no space remained between us, Dustin forced me against him harder then dropped his head to my shoulder. He placed a tender kiss directly over the pulse point in my neck and mumbled against my skin, “Please don’t break me, Taz.”
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Yes, you read that right.The second book in the Chequered Flag series is out within a month of Chameleon Soul. I told you there wouldn’t be a long wait to get your hands on my second sexy, alpha driver. ;-)
The even better news is that for one week only my publisher has dropped the price to 0.99!
Also, Chameleon Soul is on sale, so you can now download both books in the series for the price of one.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/refAmazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/refAmazon CA:http://www.amazon.ca/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/refAmazon AU:http://www.amazon.com.au/Twisted-Mind-Chequered-Flag-Book-Mia-Hoddell-ebook/dp/B01C63YPV8/ref
ExcerptI leaned in, desperate to feel him. Finally, his lips grazed mine in barely a whisper of a touch. A moan of protest slipped from my lips when he parted and the musical sound of Dustin’s husky laugh caused me to shiver. “We shouldn’t be doing this,” he murmured, shocking me when his lips scraped my ear. “I really don’t care.” Dustin cupped my jaw, his thumb swiping over my cheekbone. The touch drew my eyes to his. “I should though.” I rested my head further into his palm and covered the back of his hand with my own to keep him there. Turning, I pressed my lips to his palm. “What’s the worst that could happen?” “You could break me.” I nipped at the tip of his finger when he trailed it over my bottom lip. “Aren’t we both already broken?” “You could shatter me like no one else, Taz.” Rather than meet my eyes he stared off into the distance over my shoulder. “You could destroy me.” I reached up, taking his jaw between my fingers and forcing his attention back to me. “I don’t want to.” “That doesn’t mean you won’t.” “No, but it means I’ll do everything in my power to try not to.” The resolve in his eyes wavered. He couldn’t meet my gaze for long. He exhaled heavily, and his jaw kept tensing beneath my palm. “Dustin,” I said, drawing his focus back to me. “It’s only a kiss.” It wasn’t. We both knew I was lying and if we started down this road it would lead to more. Regardless, Dustin pulled me into him. Pressing on the small of my back, he didn’t stop until I was flush against his chest. With his other hand he swiped back a lock of hair to slide it behind my ear. He lowered his head, dipping until his forehead rested against mine. “I’m trusting you, Taz.” I responded in a whisper, “Me too. You’re not the only one who stands to lose, Dust.” Finally, he closed the gap between us and his lips met mine slowly, but forcefully. He claimed and possessed me, marking me as his with his mouth. Every ounce of pain and fear was shared through our kiss. When I parted my lips Dustin’s tongue immediately swept into me. I moaned, raising my arms to encircle him. I ran my fingers through the shaggy locks of hair at the back of his neck, pulling on them until he grunted against me.
Even though no space remained between us, Dustin forced me against him harder then dropped his head to my shoulder. He placed a tender kiss directly over the pulse point in my neck and mumbled against my skin, “Please don’t break me, Taz.”
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February 19, 2016
Cover Reveal: Twisted Mind Chequered Flag 2
——— COVER REVEAL ———
I'm so excited to be able to reveal the cover for Twisted Mind. I fell in love with this instantly and hope you all love it too. I can't wait for you all to get your hands on Dustin's book!
TWISTED MIND by Mia HoddellChequered Flag Series #2Release Date: March 8, 2016Publisher: Limitless Publishing
——— SYNOPSIS ———GP2 race car driver Dustin Coates has been made irrelevant…
For the past year, Dustin helped his best friend, Raine Wilkins. It was a good diversion from his twisted life. Now she’s settling down with his brother, and without the distraction from his own toxic relationship, Dustin is rapidly spiralling out of control.
Everyone warned him to leave his girlfriend, Elora, yet they knew nothing about the baby…
It’s up to Dustin to protect the innocent life hanging in the balance, and to do that he must endure Elora’s twisted games of manipulation and violence. However, when she does the unthinkable, Dustin finally snaps. Leaving her, the light-hearted jokester people have come to love is replaced with a grief-stricken man intent on one thing—earning a Formula One contract.
Everything changes when Tazia Nixon moves in next door…
Dustin clings to the Latin beauty who soothes his aching heart and helps him forget. But beneath her eternal optimism is a distressing past she refuses to share. Dustin must decide if he can risk his fragile heart a second time. She might ease his pain, but she could also break him like no one else.
Will Dustin be able to overlook the deceit to find his forever with Tazia, or will he see nothing more than a Twisted Mind?
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——— CHEQUERED FLAG SERIES ———BOOK ONE: CHAMELEON SOUL is .99¢ for a limited time! Available on #KindleUnlimited! Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1Sz6CkuPaperback: http://amzn.to/1SoFruoAmazon UK: http://amzn.to/20Cw8rLAmazon CA: http://amzn.to/1Q8PRrNAmazon AU: http://bit.ly/1nJhb9r
February 2, 2016
Release Day & Giveaway: Chameleon Soul (Chequered Flag 1)
EEK! Chameleon Soul (Chequered Flag 1) is released today from Limitless Publishing!! I can't wait for you all to meet the first of my drivers. I have a soft spot for these characters and hope you love them too.
To celebrate I'm hosting a giveaway for an Amazon gift card, which you'll find at the bottom of the post. There are also some teasers and an excerpt.
Enjoy Chameleon Soul!
Happy reading,
Mia
x
⇉ BLURB ⇇After one fateful night, Raine Wilkins’ life has never been the same… Two years into a relationship with Formula 1 driver Teo Coates, Raine walks out of his life without offering an explanation. To shield him from horrifying events that are best kept secret, Raine breaks her own heart and the heart of the man she loves. And left with no choice, Teo is forced to abandon Raine to finish his race season.
However, Teo always wins, and losing Raine’s heart has only made him more determined to reclaim it…
Now, a year later, he’s back, and she’s his only goal. But Raine is no longer the same girl he left behind; she’s broken by the past and struggling to cope with each day. Unbearable memories have her nights plagued with fear, while her days are spent deliberately hiding away to avoid triggering full-blown panic attacks. Therefore, when Teo returns as England’s favourite driver, and demands answers, all of Raine’s careful planning is destroyed.
She is thrown into the one place she never wants to be—the spotlight.
Her newfound fame as Teo’s public girlfriend raises old dangers, and exposes her to a group who will stop at nothing to tear them apart. If Raine and Teo are to be together, they must confront their past. However, only Raine knows the truth behind what happened during that sinister night, and revealing her secrets may cause Teo to leave for good.
⇉ ADD TO GOODREADS ⇇
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Available free on KindleUnlimited!
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Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/1Q8PRrN
Amazon AU: http://bit.ly/1nJhb9r
⇉ EXCERPT ⇇
“Raine, wait!”Footsteps thundered behind me, forcing me to run faster as my vision began tunnelling. Bouncing off the walls as I rounded corners, I attempted to trace my steps back to the exit through the labyrinth of hallways.I could hear the footsteps growing louder, as if Nadine was right on my heels, but I couldn’t look without losing my rhythm.Abruptly, I was jerked to a stop by a hand on my wrist. I spun at the touch, flinging my back against the wall with a scream. My movements were too fast to take anything in.“What the f*** are you doing here?” The voice that snarled the words was not Nadine’s. Even full of malice I could never forget his tone. Despite that, my brain was no longer thinking logically.I raised my hands instinctively to shield my face, the line between reality and my memories blurring. The brightly lit corridor was too tight and darkness encroached from every corner.I was back in the alley. The rough bricks bit into my spine as I cowered into the building praying I could make myself invisible.“No, not again,” I whimpered, my hands shaking. “Please, not again.”In my mind they were coming at me, closing the distance.No matter how tiny I made myself they could still see me.“Don’t hurt me. Let me go!” White-hot panic rose in my chest, consuming me and fuelling the memory. Everything felt so similar, I wasn’t even seeing what was really in front of me.
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January 11, 2016
Cover Reveal ~ Chameleon Soul (Chequered Flag 1)
Do you know how hard it's been not to reveal this cover when I first saw it back in November? I loved it the minute I saw it and now I finally get to show it off since the release date (Feb 2nd) is fast approaching!
I hope you guys like it as much as me. A huge thank you must go to TOJ Publishing Services and my publisher Limitless Publishing for coming up with a gorgeous design that fits the book perfectly.
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance (elements of sport and suspense)
Blurb
After one fateful night, Raine Wilkins’ life has never been the same…
Two years into a relationship with Formula 1 driver Teo Coates, Raine walks out of his life without offering an explanation. To shield him from horrifying events that are best kept secret, Raine breaks her own heart and the heart of the man she loves. And left with no choice, Teo is forced to abandon Raine to finish his race season.
However, Teo always wins, and losing Raine’s heart has only made him more determined to reclaim it…
Now, a year later, he’s back, and she’s his only goal. But Raine is no longer the same girl he left behind; she’s broken by the past and struggling to cope with each day. Unbearable memories have her nights plagued with fear, while her days are spent deliberately hiding away to avoid triggering full-blown panic attacks. Therefore, when Teo returns as England’s favourite driver, and demands answers, all of Raine’s careful planning is destroyed.
She is thrown into the one place she never wants to be—the spotlight.
Her newfound fame as Teo’s public girlfriend raises old dangers, and exposes her to a group who will stop at nothing to tear them apart. If Raine and Teo are to be together, they must confront their past. However, only Raine knows the truth behind what happened during that sinister night, and revealing her secrets may cause Teo to leave for good.
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January 6, 2016
Facebook Hop - 30 Giveaways!
You’re Invited!
What's a better way to kick off 2016 than with 30 giveaways?
On January 10th join a collection of authors for a day of giveaways! We have everything from New York Times bestsellers & Amazon bestsellers, to new authors, and even a few bloggers so there will be something for everyone.
Here’s how it works:
All you have to do is visit the authors’ Facebook pages and look for the post with #NewYearHop at the top. Each author will be hosting a giveaway so follow their directions on how to enter and when you're ready follow the link they'll provide to the next author's page.
Here's the full list of participating authors:
Mia Hoddell
A.K. Morgen
Aimee McNeil
Lindsay Detwiler
Marianne Rice
Michelle Jo Quinn
Debbie De Louise
Susan Mac Nicol
Kat Shehata
Natalina Reis
A. Gorman
Ottilie Weber
R. Holland
BK Rivers
Theresa DaLayne
Carissa Lynch
Jaci Wheeler
Carolyn LaRoche
Lilly James
Amy Reece
S Valentine
Alison Mello
Lisa Cardiff
Blissfully Bookerized
Jennifer Allis Provost
L.J. Sealey
M.A. Stacie
J.L. Drake
Kim Black
ES Carter
*All authors/bloggers are responsible for their own giveaways. They will be choosing the winners and sending out prizes.*
December 31, 2015
New Year, New Releases, New Events
Wow, it's been awhile since I posted here. I'm so sorry everyone, I've been busy in my writing/editing cave for the past few months and then the holiday season took over. Anyway, I'm hoping you'll forgive me when you see what I have in store for 2016!2015 has been a slow year for me since I only released 2 books and an anthology. However, I have been writing constantly--as in 4 books you haven't seen. :-) I couldn't publish these titles for various reasons this year, but that just means 2016 is going to be busy and you won't have to wait long between releases of the new series I have coming out.
Here's what my calendar looks like so far for 2016:
February 2nd: Chameleon Soul (Chequered Flag 1)March 8th: Twisted Mind (Chequered Flag 2)June: Bet On Me (standalone--release date to be decided)
I hoping to have at least 2 more releases next year on top of those, one of which will be Chequered Flag 3 since I'm writing it now. I will also be signing in Cardiff towards the end of the year.
Also, if you follow me on social media, you may have already seen the sign ups. For those of you who might have missed them though, here are all of the events for Chameleon Soul.
Blog Tour (Feb 3-7) with Enticing Journey Book Promotions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yxOIqNnqtVKx1rflpwf4ngTs7-e94lLQ2IaJpSAA1CA/viewform
Release Blitz (Feb 2nd) with Limitless Publishing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aFSk4hmXE4Ij0D9vp8Hlze9p3nD_5whwdu3AvaifvLY/viewform
Cover Reveal (Jan 11th): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l5PXVuvGF64v6vncrtrYCEcE1uxFuutrmV9w_PW0Ju4/viewform
*Please be aware that either my publisher or a tour company is hosting all of these and are responsible for sending out content and ARCs.*
I will have more updates next year, and I promise I will be better at updating things here! For now, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope it becomes a great one for you filled with happiness and plenty of books ;-)
Happy reading,
Mia
x
December 17, 2015
Character Interview - Not Enough
Hi everyone!
Because my new release, Not Enough, features a few Christmas scenes, I thought I'd interview my leading male, Blake, about his Christmas plans. Please give him a warm welcome!
Mia: Hi Blake. Thanks for agreeing to an interview, especially at this time of year. It’s a shame Neve couldn’t be here, but at least I get you all to myself.
Blake: [Chuckles] Hey everyone! Yeah, Neve isn’t really a fan of interviews so you’re stuck with me.
Mia: I understand where she’s coming from completely. Anyway, what I really want to know is have you got any plans for Christmas yet?
Blake: I think we’re going to spend the day with my parents. It should be a laugh and they haven’t seen Neve since we became a couple so that should be interesting.
Mia: You haven’t got any special gifts planned?
Blake: What do you mean by special?
Mia: The jewellery kind, maybe.
Blake: [Glances around nervously] What have you been told?
Mia: I saw you looking round a cute little jewellery shop not far from here yesterday. Anything you fancy telling me and the readers about your plans?
Blake: Not really.
Mia: Come on, Blake. Please?
Blake: [Shakes his head with a teasing smile] I think you’ve already revealed enough really. I’m not going to risk Neve seeing this and ruining my surprise.
Mia: So there is a surprise? And it involves jewellery?
Blake: My lips are sealed. You’ll have to read our story if you want to know what I have planned.
Mia: Okay, fine. How about some Christmas themed quick fire questions instead? You just have to answer with the first thought that comes into your head.
Blake: [Shrugs] Sounds easy enough.
Mia: Favourite Christmas memory?
Blake: Sneaking downstairs on Christmas Eve with Neve and hoping to catch Santa coming down the chimney. My parents found us the next morning curled up under the tree asleep, and Neve spent forever picking pine needles from her hair.
Mia: Favourite Christmas food?
Blake: My mum’s mince pies. Seriously, if you haven’t tried them you haven’t lived.
Mia: Best present you’ve ever received?
Blake: A mini remote controlled helicopter. It was only a few quid, but I had more fun with that toy than anything else when I was a kid. Shame I crashed it.
Mia: Favourite Christmas movie?
Blake: Any as long as Neve’s there. I spend more time watching her than the film.
Mia: Favourite Christmas song?
Blake: The Power of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
Mia: What have you bought Neve?
Blake: [Laughs] Nice try, but I’m not falling for it.
Mia: It was worth a shot. I guess people will have to read your book to find out since that’s all I have time for. Thanks again Blake. I hope Neve loves her gift and have a Merry Christmas.
Blake: Thanks, Mia. I hope you and your readers have a great Christmas too.
About The Book
Not Enough
By Mia Hoddell
Genre: Upper YA/NA Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 16th 2015
Pages: 324
Blurb
Neve Colvin isn’t good enough. As an introvert, her life is a never-ending list of labels and criticism. Pressures to change come from everyone—including the one person she thought would love her unconditionally … her mother. All Neve wants is acceptance, but surrounded by extroverts it’s a wish that’s nearly impossible to fulfil.
For Neve there’s only one solution: anyone disapproving must go. Even if it means only one person will remain.
That person is her lifelong friend Blake Reynolds. He’s seen the fights with her mum, the breakdowns caused by attacks on her personality, and the battles for acceptance. Each time she is left shattered and questioning who she is, he’s the one to collect the pieces of her broken heart. Shielding her from the cruelty is his only concern. But how can he protect her when Neve is concealing a secret so dark?
Blake thinks he knows everything about her, and with their relationship developing, he assumes Neve trusts him fully. However, there is one memory Neve is too ashamed of to share. Revealing it will test Blake’s loyalty beyond what she could ever ask, and Blake is the only friend she can’t afford to lose. He’s the one person capable of dragging her from the darkness plaguing her, but with pressures to conform increasing, even Blake may not be enough to pull her back this time.
Buy Links:
Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AUB&N | iBooks | Kobo
Add to Goodreads
What reviewers are saying:
"From the dedication at the beginning up to the end this was both a thought provoking and an emotional read for me and I loved it!" - Sandra @ JeanzBookReadNReview
"This story tugged at my heartstrings, played on my every emotion. It was a beautifully written story of how an introverted young girl blossoms into a beautiful young woman." - Keren Hughes, Author of Nothing Like The First Time
"A heartbreaking read that sometimes had me close to tears." - Susan @ Ladies Living in Bookland
"Heartbreaking. Powerful. Real ... I literally lived the pages, not read them ... It's so well and beautifully written, it is more than just another YA novel." - Cristina @ Crazy Beautiful
Because my new release, Not Enough, features a few Christmas scenes, I thought I'd interview my leading male, Blake, about his Christmas plans. Please give him a warm welcome!
Mia: Hi Blake. Thanks for agreeing to an interview, especially at this time of year. It’s a shame Neve couldn’t be here, but at least I get you all to myself.
Blake: [Chuckles] Hey everyone! Yeah, Neve isn’t really a fan of interviews so you’re stuck with me.
Mia: I understand where she’s coming from completely. Anyway, what I really want to know is have you got any plans for Christmas yet?
Blake: I think we’re going to spend the day with my parents. It should be a laugh and they haven’t seen Neve since we became a couple so that should be interesting.
Mia: You haven’t got any special gifts planned?
Blake: What do you mean by special?
Mia: The jewellery kind, maybe.
Blake: [Glances around nervously] What have you been told?
Mia: I saw you looking round a cute little jewellery shop not far from here yesterday. Anything you fancy telling me and the readers about your plans?
Blake: Not really.
Mia: Come on, Blake. Please?
Blake: [Shakes his head with a teasing smile] I think you’ve already revealed enough really. I’m not going to risk Neve seeing this and ruining my surprise.
Mia: So there is a surprise? And it involves jewellery?
Blake: My lips are sealed. You’ll have to read our story if you want to know what I have planned.
Mia: Okay, fine. How about some Christmas themed quick fire questions instead? You just have to answer with the first thought that comes into your head.
Blake: [Shrugs] Sounds easy enough.
Mia: Favourite Christmas memory?
Blake: Sneaking downstairs on Christmas Eve with Neve and hoping to catch Santa coming down the chimney. My parents found us the next morning curled up under the tree asleep, and Neve spent forever picking pine needles from her hair.
Mia: Favourite Christmas food?
Blake: My mum’s mince pies. Seriously, if you haven’t tried them you haven’t lived.
Mia: Best present you’ve ever received?
Blake: A mini remote controlled helicopter. It was only a few quid, but I had more fun with that toy than anything else when I was a kid. Shame I crashed it.
Mia: Favourite Christmas movie?
Blake: Any as long as Neve’s there. I spend more time watching her than the film.
Mia: Favourite Christmas song?
Blake: The Power of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
Mia: What have you bought Neve?
Blake: [Laughs] Nice try, but I’m not falling for it.
Mia: It was worth a shot. I guess people will have to read your book to find out since that’s all I have time for. Thanks again Blake. I hope Neve loves her gift and have a Merry Christmas.
Blake: Thanks, Mia. I hope you and your readers have a great Christmas too.
About The Book
Not EnoughBy Mia Hoddell
Genre: Upper YA/NA Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 16th 2015
Pages: 324
Blurb
Neve Colvin isn’t good enough. As an introvert, her life is a never-ending list of labels and criticism. Pressures to change come from everyone—including the one person she thought would love her unconditionally … her mother. All Neve wants is acceptance, but surrounded by extroverts it’s a wish that’s nearly impossible to fulfil.
For Neve there’s only one solution: anyone disapproving must go. Even if it means only one person will remain.
That person is her lifelong friend Blake Reynolds. He’s seen the fights with her mum, the breakdowns caused by attacks on her personality, and the battles for acceptance. Each time she is left shattered and questioning who she is, he’s the one to collect the pieces of her broken heart. Shielding her from the cruelty is his only concern. But how can he protect her when Neve is concealing a secret so dark?
Blake thinks he knows everything about her, and with their relationship developing, he assumes Neve trusts him fully. However, there is one memory Neve is too ashamed of to share. Revealing it will test Blake’s loyalty beyond what she could ever ask, and Blake is the only friend she can’t afford to lose. He’s the one person capable of dragging her from the darkness plaguing her, but with pressures to conform increasing, even Blake may not be enough to pull her back this time.
Buy Links:
Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AUB&N | iBooks | Kobo
Add to Goodreads
What reviewers are saying:
"From the dedication at the beginning up to the end this was both a thought provoking and an emotional read for me and I loved it!" - Sandra @ JeanzBookReadNReview
"This story tugged at my heartstrings, played on my every emotion. It was a beautifully written story of how an introverted young girl blossoms into a beautiful young woman." - Keren Hughes, Author of Nothing Like The First Time
"A heartbreaking read that sometimes had me close to tears." - Susan @ Ladies Living in Bookland
"Heartbreaking. Powerful. Real ... I literally lived the pages, not read them ... It's so well and beautifully written, it is more than just another YA novel." - Cristina @ Crazy Beautiful
November 16, 2015
Not Enough Release Day: Excerpt + Giveaway
Not Enough is live!
And to celebrate, it's only 0.99 for the first week of its release.
I've been overwhelmed by the support and early reviews. I can't put into words how much it all means to me. Thank you to everyone who has or will take part in the release, and I hope you all enjoy Not Enough.
Mia x
Not Enoughby Mia Hoddell
Genre: Upper YA/NA Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 16th 2015
Pages: 324
Blurb
Neve Colvin isn’t good enough. As an introvert, her life is a never-ending list of labels and criticism. Pressures to change come from everyone—including the one person she thought would love her unconditionally … her mother. All Neve wants is acceptance, but surrounded by extroverts it’s a wish that’s nearly impossible to fulfil.
For Neve there’s only one solution: anyone disapproving must go. Even if it means only one person will remain.
That person is her lifelong friend Blake Reynolds. He’s seen the fights with her mum, the breakdowns caused by attacks on her personality, and the battles for acceptance. Each time she is left shattered and questioning who she is, he’s the one to collect the pieces of her broken heart. Shielding her from the cruelty is his only concern. But how can he protect her when Neve is concealing a secret so dark?
Blake thinks he knows everything about her, and with their relationship developing, he assumes Neve trusts him fully. However, there is one memory Neve is too ashamed of to share. Revealing it will test Blake’s loyalty beyond what she could ever ask, and Blake is the only friend she can’t afford to lose. He’s the one person capable of dragging her from the darkness plaguing her, but with pressures to conform increasing, even Blake may not be enough to pull her back this time.
ONLY 0.99 FOR THE RELEASE WEEK!
Buy Links:Amazon | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AUB&N | iBooks | Kobo
Add to Goodreads
What reviewers are saying:
"From the dedication at the beginning up to the end this was both a thought provoking and an emotional read for me and I loved it!" - Sandra @ JeanzBookReadNReview
"This story tugged at my heartstrings, played on my every emotion. It was a beautifully written story of how an introverted young girl blossoms into a beautiful young woman." - Keren Hughes, Author of Nothing Like The First Time
"A heartbreaking read that sometimes had me close to tears." - Susan @ Ladies Living in Bookland
"Heartbreaking. Powerful. Real ... I literally lived the pages, not read them ... It's so well and beautifully written, it is more than just another YA novel." - Cristina @ Crazy Beautiful
Excerpt
“What areyou doing?” I manage to get out around my laughs. She tenses at my words and then tilts her head back to fix me with a glare, her eyes blazing with irritation.“I’m sleeping in the bath like I said I would. Why, what did you think I was doing? Teaching myself to swim?” “I know what you’re doing. I think that’s obvious. What I meant was why are you doing this?” I step into the room and move in front of her so she doesn’t have to crane her neck to see me.“You know why.”“You’re not sleeping in here, Stripes.”“Watch me.”I cross my arms. There’s no way I’m going back to bed and allowing her to sleep in a bath. The only problem is that it’s hard to maintain a frustrated expression when everything about the situation is so damn funny. “Be back in a second.”She mumbles something that sounds like “I’m not going anywhere” to my back as I rush out of the bathroom. Rummaging in my drawer, I find what I’m looking for then I’m back in the room with Neve in seconds. Before she can react, I have a camera in front of me. “Smile,” I tease, only it causes her glower to darken. Three lines appear on her forehead as her face screws up. “Delete that now.” “Nope. Get out of the bath and I might let you.”“I’m not getting out. I told you I’m sleeping here.”“Why all the drama? We’ve slept in the same bed for ages now. It’s not a big deal.” She rolls over, showing me her back, and ignores me. “Stripes, get out of the bath.”“Night, Blake.”If she thinks I’m going to give up that easy, she’s got another surprise coming. She should know by now that I don’t give up and people don’t say no to me. I put the camera on the counter by the sink, needing both of my hands. Carefully, so as not to reveal my intentions, I lean over the bath and line up my hands. With one swift motion, I grip her tightly, heaving her out of the tub and throwing her over my shoulder as she screams, “Put me down, Blake!” “I told you, you’re not sleeping in a bath. Now shut up and stop hitting my back.” My light and jovial words only serve to make her flail around even more. I manage to pin her legs, but I’m powerless to do anything to stop her hands pounding against my back. It’s not enough to hurt, that’s not her intention, but the squirming is becoming increasingly frustrating.When I reach the bed, I drag her back over my shoulder and dump her on the mattress. She bounces, not able to hide the laughter on her face while she stares at me and hiccups. This is how I like to see her, carefree and happy. It’s rare nowadays that I catch a glimpse of Neve when she’s truly happy, but in this moment there isn’t a strained muscle in her body. It’s natural, and I can’t stop myself from watching her. I’m still amazed that I’m the one who can bring out her joy and it baffles me that she’s allowed herself to be mine.We remain gazing at each other with ridiculous grins for a minute. When I’m sure she isn’t going to run, I move around to my of the bed side. Her head follows me, and when I go to climb in beside her, she rolls over. She throws her arms and legs out wide, taking up the entire mattress. “You’re in the bath then.” She points at the door with the hand furthest away from me, a devilish twinkle in her eyes. It takes me a while to respond. The sight of her body stretched out in her skimpy pyjamas makes my throat dry, and I have to consciously remind myself to swallow. My gaze focuses on her pale skin, which is exposed by her shirt riding up and the top of her shorts lowering as a result of her actions.“I don’t think so.” My voice comes out more breathless than I expect as I watch her spread out in front of me.“Well, you’re not sleeping in here with me.” “My bed, my rules.” I place one knee on the mattress and climb on. My arms support most of my weight so my body is directly above hers. “So, I can either sleep on the left … or on top of you.” My voice drops into a murmur and she gulps, her lips parting as I hover over her. “Take your pick, Stripes.”
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October 24, 2015
Excerpt Reveal ~ Not Enough
Read the first ever excerpt from Not Enough!
I've been overwhelmed by some of the reviews I've been receiving already. Here's just a few of the comments:
"From the dedication at the beginning up to the end this was both a thought provoking and an emotional read for me and I loved it!" - Sandra @ JeanzBookReadNReview
"This story tugged at my heartstrings, played on my every emotion. It was a beautifully written story of how an introverted young girl blossoms into a beautiful young woman." - Keren Hughes, Author of Nothing Like The First Time
"A heartbreaking read that sometimes had me close to tears." - Susan @ Ladies Living in Bookland
There's still time to sign up for the blog tour HERE.
Not Enough is also on a special pre-order price of 99c until the release!
PROLOGUEFrom: Neve Colvin
To: Neve ColvinOne word, four letters. It sticks in my throat and refuses to come out. Maybe it’s not the right time, or maybe I’m just scared. But it’s normal to be scared, right? Saying that word isn’t something a person should undertake lightly. Once the word is out, it can’t be reclaimed. Once it’s said it becomes real and actions must follow.Words can hurt—I should know that well by now. They cut deeper than a knife, and the wounds last longer even if they’re invisible. Some people will show off scars like they’re a trophy, telling you the story behind each and every one no matter how boring or traumatic the event was. The scars are like a brand to them, and I’m thankful that the ones left by your words aren’t visible to the naked eye for everyone to gawp at.It doesn’t take a psychopath, murderer, or unstable person to hurl words that are meant to maim. Anyone can, and anyone does. They cut to the core, repeatedly stabbing and twisting deeper into the heart. They play with peoples’ minds and no one can see the consequences until it’s too late. A person can take a lot of verbal abuse, but there’s always a limit.Everyone breaks.Everyone crumbles.Like a riverbank that is battered repeatedly by the water, bits of me have been chipped off and worn away. If you could see inside of me you’d notice I’m no longer whole, but rather a scratched and scarred person who’s been pieced back together too many times. I’m ugly on the inside. Fragments are missing, wounds are both fresh and old; I’m bleeding and I can’t stop your latest comments from slicing me open and adding to the unusual piece of artwork. I’ve weathered a lot of attacks, but I’ve finally reached my limit. Saying it should be easy. You’ve destroyed everything I’ve been working for, shattered every dream, and broken the person I want to be. You’ve pushed me beyond my limit, yet I can’t do it. I feel weak because of it. It makes me hate myself more. That you have this kind of control over me when you don’t even care isn’t right, but it is what it is.A part of me wants to say it. I want to convince myself it’s the best solution. After all, you’re never going to change, are you? What’s the point in sticking around to suffer more? Regardless, sitting here with salty tears dripping from my face I gaze out at the horizon through blurred eyes. I haven’t been able to stop them since I ran out on you. My eyeliner has long since stopped marking me with black trails, I’m now just blotchy … a mess. My sleeves are incapable of drying my face, too wet to be of any use, and I only have one tissue on me. Not that my body cares. The wounds ripping open inside of me all over again refuse to allow the tears to stop, and in a way I don’t want them to. It’s cathartic … the only way I can release what you’ve done to me. A chilly, evening breeze hits my back and sends a shiver down my spine. It stirs the edges of my zip-up hoodie, causing them to whip at my sides. Tendrils of hair stick to my face from the water trails. The pieces that have escaped that fate swarm around my head like a cluster of snakes. As strands catch my face in the wind, it’s like they’re adding more poison to my already broken mind. I just wish they’d numb it.You did this. It’s all your fault. You’re responsible for making me come out here to write this. I’m sitting here, looking down at the river, watching as the current batters the water against the rocks and wondering if it would feel as bad as what you’ve done. The amount of water makes my tears seem small in comparison. In fact, my whole life seems small. Because that’s what you think, isn’t it? It’s what everyone thinks of me: that I’m weird, don’t fit in, don’t act normally. My choices aren’t good enough for anyone. I was meant to have a chance like you said, but you couldn’t even give me that. Instead you broke the one thing I wanted more than anything, making it impossible. I knew you were mean, but I didn’t think you’d go that far. It’s not something you have to repeat on a daily basis either. I know I’m not the daughter you wanted. I get that I’m a disappointment and fail you at every turn, but it’s not something I strive for.All I want is to be accepted for who I am, but you can’t …One word, four letters. That’s all it is. Four tiny letters and everything will be solved for me.
All rights reserved © Copyright 2015 Mia Hoddell
Continue reading on Nov 16th. Not Enough is on a special pre-order price of 99c until the release!
Amazon
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
B&N
iBooks
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I've been overwhelmed by some of the reviews I've been receiving already. Here's just a few of the comments:
"From the dedication at the beginning up to the end this was both a thought provoking and an emotional read for me and I loved it!" - Sandra @ JeanzBookReadNReview
"This story tugged at my heartstrings, played on my every emotion. It was a beautifully written story of how an introverted young girl blossoms into a beautiful young woman." - Keren Hughes, Author of Nothing Like The First Time
"A heartbreaking read that sometimes had me close to tears." - Susan @ Ladies Living in Bookland
There's still time to sign up for the blog tour HERE.
Not Enough is also on a special pre-order price of 99c until the release!
PROLOGUEFrom: Neve Colvin
To: Neve ColvinOne word, four letters. It sticks in my throat and refuses to come out. Maybe it’s not the right time, or maybe I’m just scared. But it’s normal to be scared, right? Saying that word isn’t something a person should undertake lightly. Once the word is out, it can’t be reclaimed. Once it’s said it becomes real and actions must follow.Words can hurt—I should know that well by now. They cut deeper than a knife, and the wounds last longer even if they’re invisible. Some people will show off scars like they’re a trophy, telling you the story behind each and every one no matter how boring or traumatic the event was. The scars are like a brand to them, and I’m thankful that the ones left by your words aren’t visible to the naked eye for everyone to gawp at.It doesn’t take a psychopath, murderer, or unstable person to hurl words that are meant to maim. Anyone can, and anyone does. They cut to the core, repeatedly stabbing and twisting deeper into the heart. They play with peoples’ minds and no one can see the consequences until it’s too late. A person can take a lot of verbal abuse, but there’s always a limit.Everyone breaks.Everyone crumbles.Like a riverbank that is battered repeatedly by the water, bits of me have been chipped off and worn away. If you could see inside of me you’d notice I’m no longer whole, but rather a scratched and scarred person who’s been pieced back together too many times. I’m ugly on the inside. Fragments are missing, wounds are both fresh and old; I’m bleeding and I can’t stop your latest comments from slicing me open and adding to the unusual piece of artwork. I’ve weathered a lot of attacks, but I’ve finally reached my limit. Saying it should be easy. You’ve destroyed everything I’ve been working for, shattered every dream, and broken the person I want to be. You’ve pushed me beyond my limit, yet I can’t do it. I feel weak because of it. It makes me hate myself more. That you have this kind of control over me when you don’t even care isn’t right, but it is what it is.A part of me wants to say it. I want to convince myself it’s the best solution. After all, you’re never going to change, are you? What’s the point in sticking around to suffer more? Regardless, sitting here with salty tears dripping from my face I gaze out at the horizon through blurred eyes. I haven’t been able to stop them since I ran out on you. My eyeliner has long since stopped marking me with black trails, I’m now just blotchy … a mess. My sleeves are incapable of drying my face, too wet to be of any use, and I only have one tissue on me. Not that my body cares. The wounds ripping open inside of me all over again refuse to allow the tears to stop, and in a way I don’t want them to. It’s cathartic … the only way I can release what you’ve done to me. A chilly, evening breeze hits my back and sends a shiver down my spine. It stirs the edges of my zip-up hoodie, causing them to whip at my sides. Tendrils of hair stick to my face from the water trails. The pieces that have escaped that fate swarm around my head like a cluster of snakes. As strands catch my face in the wind, it’s like they’re adding more poison to my already broken mind. I just wish they’d numb it.You did this. It’s all your fault. You’re responsible for making me come out here to write this. I’m sitting here, looking down at the river, watching as the current batters the water against the rocks and wondering if it would feel as bad as what you’ve done. The amount of water makes my tears seem small in comparison. In fact, my whole life seems small. Because that’s what you think, isn’t it? It’s what everyone thinks of me: that I’m weird, don’t fit in, don’t act normally. My choices aren’t good enough for anyone. I was meant to have a chance like you said, but you couldn’t even give me that. Instead you broke the one thing I wanted more than anything, making it impossible. I knew you were mean, but I didn’t think you’d go that far. It’s not something you have to repeat on a daily basis either. I know I’m not the daughter you wanted. I get that I’m a disappointment and fail you at every turn, but it’s not something I strive for.All I want is to be accepted for who I am, but you can’t …One word, four letters. That’s all it is. Four tiny letters and everything will be solved for me.
All rights reserved © Copyright 2015 Mia Hoddell
Continue reading on Nov 16th. Not Enough is on a special pre-order price of 99c until the release!
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Amazon UK
Amazon CA
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iBooks
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October 15, 2015
Men of Mayhem: A Mafia Anthology Cover Reveal
So, I have another cover reveal for you guys today. I haven't spoken much about this project since it's been super secret, but now I can!
I'm included in this amazing line up of author who've come together with Limitless Publishing to produce the Men of Mayhem anthology. This anthology is a collection of short stories, and my contribution, One Shot, is a prequel to a new dark contemporary, mafia romance I'm going to be working on soon.
Here's a brief blurb of what One Shot is about:
One couple...two rival families. For the Salvato mafia prince and the Aletti mafia princess, being together is the ultimate betrayal. However, being apart means denying their hearts. Will Brianna and Nico take their one shot at escaping a life of crime together, or will deep-rooted family loyalties prove too much for them?
Now time for the cover. Couldn't you just stare at it all day? ;-)
Title: Men of Mayhem (A Mafia Anthology)Authors: J.L. Beck, Lisa Cardiff, J.L. Drake, Douglas Esper, E.J. Fechenda, Marita A. Hansen, Mia Hoddell, Soraya Naomi, Ginger Ring, Amy Rachiele, Elle Raven, Sara Schoen, and Ashlee TaylorGenre: Mafia/Mob RomancePublisher: Limitless PublishingRelease Date: December 1, 2015
Sometimes the line between good and bad simply depends which side you’re on…
Good guys can have unsavory secrets, while so-called criminals can live by a code of ethics rivaling that of any law enforcement agency. Bending the law for money, power, or revenge is one thing, but what if you’re bending it for your family—for love?
Who would choose to become involved with a man who walks on the dark side…
Some men will go to any lengths, legal or not, and make no apologies to protect their way of life and all they hold dear. But you don’t always choose who you love, and sometimes you just have to decide if you’re bold enough to risk it all and go along for the ride.
Thirteen masterful authors come together to present Men of Mayhem.
Compelling stories of loyalty and passion, love and lust, in which the moral and ethical lines are blurred, and call into question the notions of right and wrong.
What could be more exciting than taking a leap of faith…and landing in the arms of the last man you’d expect—but the only one who truly makes you feel alive?
What if your road to happiness leads to… Men of Mayhem
Enforcing Fate by Amy Rachiele How We Came To Be by Ashlee Taylor A Late Night Bang by Douglas Esper Drago by EJ Fechenda Madison's Mobster by Ginger Ring Code of Silence by JL Drake Infringe by JL Beck Calabrese by Elle Raven Gian by Lisa Cardiff Vincenzo by Marita Hansen One Shot by Mia Hoddell Fatal Attraction by Sara Schoen For Cesare by Soraya Naomi
Amy Rachiele – “Enforcing Fate”
Ashlee Taylor – “How We Came To Be”
Douglas Esper – “A Late Night Bang”
EJ Fechenda – “Drago”
Ginger Ring – “Madison's Mobster”
JL Drake – “Code of Silence”
JL Beck – “Infringe”
Elle Raven – “Calabrese”
Lisa Cardiff – “Gian”
Marita Hansen – “Vincenzo”
Mia Hoddell – “One Shot”
Sara Schoen – “Fatal Attraction”
Soraya Naomi – “For Cesare”
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I'm included in this amazing line up of author who've come together with Limitless Publishing to produce the Men of Mayhem anthology. This anthology is a collection of short stories, and my contribution, One Shot, is a prequel to a new dark contemporary, mafia romance I'm going to be working on soon.
Here's a brief blurb of what One Shot is about:
One couple...two rival families. For the Salvato mafia prince and the Aletti mafia princess, being together is the ultimate betrayal. However, being apart means denying their hearts. Will Brianna and Nico take their one shot at escaping a life of crime together, or will deep-rooted family loyalties prove too much for them?
Now time for the cover. Couldn't you just stare at it all day? ;-)
Title: Men of Mayhem (A Mafia Anthology)Authors: J.L. Beck, Lisa Cardiff, J.L. Drake, Douglas Esper, E.J. Fechenda, Marita A. Hansen, Mia Hoddell, Soraya Naomi, Ginger Ring, Amy Rachiele, Elle Raven, Sara Schoen, and Ashlee TaylorGenre: Mafia/Mob RomancePublisher: Limitless PublishingRelease Date: December 1, 2015 Sometimes the line between good and bad simply depends which side you’re on…
Good guys can have unsavory secrets, while so-called criminals can live by a code of ethics rivaling that of any law enforcement agency. Bending the law for money, power, or revenge is one thing, but what if you’re bending it for your family—for love?
Who would choose to become involved with a man who walks on the dark side…
Some men will go to any lengths, legal or not, and make no apologies to protect their way of life and all they hold dear. But you don’t always choose who you love, and sometimes you just have to decide if you’re bold enough to risk it all and go along for the ride.
Thirteen masterful authors come together to present Men of Mayhem.
Compelling stories of loyalty and passion, love and lust, in which the moral and ethical lines are blurred, and call into question the notions of right and wrong.
What could be more exciting than taking a leap of faith…and landing in the arms of the last man you’d expect—but the only one who truly makes you feel alive?
What if your road to happiness leads to… Men of Mayhem
Enforcing Fate by Amy Rachiele How We Came To Be by Ashlee Taylor A Late Night Bang by Douglas Esper Drago by EJ Fechenda Madison's Mobster by Ginger Ring Code of Silence by JL Drake Infringe by JL Beck Calabrese by Elle Raven Gian by Lisa Cardiff Vincenzo by Marita Hansen One Shot by Mia Hoddell Fatal Attraction by Sara Schoen For Cesare by Soraya Naomi
Amy Rachiele – “Enforcing Fate”
Amy Rachiele is a widowed military spouse who spent many years volunteering and on staff for the Army National Guard and Department of Veteran Affairs with family support, family readiness, as well as, families of the Fallen. Amy devoted 10 years to teaching at-risk students in the Providence School System. She holds a Master's degree from Rhode Island College in English and Secondary Education. Besides writing, she is a reader, tea-er, shifter-lovin’, Sci-fi junkie, who enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, and traveling. Amy lives in Massachusetts with her son.
Ashlee Taylor – “How We Came To Be”
Ashlee Taylor has always loved to read. She was practically born with a book in hand. She even wrote short stories and vignettes for fun at age eleven. As she grew up reading was put to the side but the book Fifty Shades of Grey brought back the love of the written word. Swallowing every book she could get her hands on while befriending authors. Eventually becoming a beta reader and helping authors work out critical scenes and plot progressions. Through this process, Ashlee decided to write the stories in her head.
Douglas Esper – “A Late Night Bang”
For a man as nonathletic as Douglas Esper is, he sure enjoys juggling. Well, juggling projects anyway. Writer, blogger, musician, producer, and scotch drinker, Douglas always has something to do. His recent publishing credits include a novel, A Life of Inches (Limitless Publishing), a short story, My Wife’s Favorite (Scout Media), an essay, It’s Just a Bag of Peanuts (AHTI publishing), and a collection of songs with the band Indoria titled, There’s a Gleam (ApproachingStorm records). Douglas is currently ghostwriting a book with rock vocalist Chuck Mosley and editing his second novel, a suspense thriller titled, In the Watershed.
EJ Fechenda – “Drago”
E.J. Fechenda has lived in Philadelphia, Phoenix and now calls Portland, Maine home where she is a wife, stepmom, and pet parent all while working full time. Crazy is how she likes it. She has a degree in Journalism from Temple University and her short stories have been published in Suspense Magazine, the 2010 and 2011 Aspiring Writers Anthologies, and in the Indies Unlimited 2012 Flash Fiction Anthology. In addition to writing The New Mafia Trilogy, she is working on The Ghosts Stories Trilogy. E.J. is a member of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance and co-founder of the fiction reading series, “Lit: Readings & Libations” which is held semi-quarterly in Portland.
Ginger Ring – “Madison's Mobster”
Ginger Ring is an eclectic, Midwestern girl with a weakness for cheese, dark chocolate, and the Green Bay Packers. She loves reading, traveling, watching great movies, and has a quirky sense of humor. Publishing a book has been a lifelong dream of hers and she is excited to share her romantic stories with you. Her heroines are classy, sassy and in search of love and adventure. When Ginger isn’t tracking down old gangster haunts or stopping at historical landmarks, you can find her on the backwaters of the Mississippi River fishing with her husband.
JL Drake – “Code of Silence”
J. L. Drake was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, later moving to Southern California where she lives with her husband and two children.When she's not writing she loves to spend time with her family, travelling or just enjoying a night at home. One thing you might notice in her books is her love for the four seasons. Growing up on the east coast of Canada the change in the seasons is in her blood and is often mentioned in her writing. An avid reader of James Patterson, J.L. Drake has often found herself inspired by his many stories of mystery and intrigue. She hopes you will enjoy her stories as much as she has enjoyed writing them.
JL Beck – “Infringe”
J.L. Beck is the best selling author of numerous books including Indebted, Inevitable, Invincible, and The Bittersweet Series. She's best known for weaving a tale, that ends with your mouth hanging open, and your hands gripping the edge of your seat. She's a no holds bar author who enjoys spending time with her husband of seven years, three year old hellion, and Hatchi the fur baby. She calls Wisconsin home, but loves to travel. In her free time you can catch her watching bad reality tv, cooking, reading books, or spending time outdoors.
Elle Raven – “Calabrese”
Elle Raven is an Aussie author who lives in Adelaide, South Australia with her husband and three young children. Elle can usually be found with her iPad or laptop computer permanently glued to her. She began writing from a very young age. In fact Elle used to write plays and musicals when she was in high school. Having such a flamboyant personality she even performed in them herself Always an ‘actress’ and always the star. Elle loves reading and writing about an alpha-male hero. If she can’t read about one that is alpha enough to suit her she will take it upon herself to write one. Elle’s books will feature an alpha-male hero who will come tumbling to his knees in lust and love when he finally meets the heroine of his dreams. Rest assured that in an Elle Raven book, the hero will never cheat. Elle would love to hear from you. Please email her or visit her Facebook page. She loves connecting with people and having a chat with the readers about her books or any other books you may have in common.
Lisa Cardiff – “Gian”
After spending years practicing law and a million other things, Lisa decided to pursue her dream of becoming a writer and she must confess that inventing characters is so much more fun than writing contracts and legal briefs. A native of Colorado, she lives with her husband and three children in Denver. When she isn’t managing the chaos of raising three children and owning her own business, she can be found reading or writing a book.
Marita Hansen – “Vincenzo”
NATIONALITY AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: I'm a true blue Aucklander, born and bred in New Zealand. I tend to write about cultures I have connections to, such as Croatian and Maori. I would love to visit Croatia again as I have family there. At the moment I'm living in Singapore, but will be back in New Zealand next year, possibly earlier.SPORTS: As a teen my favourite sports were karate, badmington, and running. I also did unarmed combat and played in a touch rugby team (my gym teacher made me do the last one!) Now I stick to running and have completed a marathon.CAREER PATH: I started off as a Graphic Designer, then went to Auckland University, where I got a BA degree in Art History and Italian Studies and a post-graduate Honours degree in Art History. I worked in the Art History field, then became a full-time artist, doing commissions. I eventually lost all of my senses and gave it up to be a poor, starving writer, smh.FAVOURITE FOODS: I'm vegetarian. I love pasta based foods, tofu, chocolate mousse and golden queen peaches.BAD HABITS: I'm a major procrastinator that can't seem to earn money to save myself!STATUS: Married to my high school sweetheart (which he hates me calling him). We have two kids.
Mia Hoddell – “One Shot”
#1 Amazon bestselling author, Mia Hoddell, lives in the UK with her family and two cats. She spends most of her time writing or reading, loves anything romantic, and has an overactive imagination that keeps her up until the early hours of the morning. Mia has written over ten titles including her Seasons of Change series, the Chequered Flag series, the Elemental Killers series, and her standalone novels False Finder and Not Enough. Her favourite genres are contemporary romance or romantic suspense, and with an ever growing list of ideas she is trying to keep up with the speed at which her imagination generates them. She also designs book covers on her website M Designs.
Sara Schoen – “Fatal Attraction”
Sara Schoen is 20 years old college student studying biology and environmental science. She started writing in middle school, but didn't dedicate to it until high school. She published her wattpad book, Amber Alert, at 19 in November of 2014. She's spent years prior writing a spy series which released the first book in July, and many stand alone books, but for now school is a main priority. You can still find her on wattpad account under xxnightstripexx communicating with fans and other young authors on the site. She hopes to inspire others that dreams can come true at any age, you just have to chase after what you want.
Soraya Naomi – “For Cesare”
I was born in South America in 1984 and raised in Europe where I presently reside with my fiancé.I read many genres but favor intense, dark, seductive, and provocative novels where the male character loves fiercely, without remorse or boundaries. I also adore forbidden love tales and have an odd fascination with kidnapping romances. No, I don’t secretly want to be kidnapped, though!I have a passionate obsession with the written word and indulge in chocolate pastries much too often.My debut novel For Fallon (Chicago Syndicate, #1) was released on July 26, 2014. I’m honored that For Fallon won “Best Breakout Novel 2014” in the Novel Grounds Semi Annual Literary Awards.
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