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August 12, 2014
Homecoming Excerpt
Troy and Veronica see each other for the first time in 15 years...
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sure enough, several minutes later, Troy could see the tow truck barreling down the road. He watched as the tow truck whizzed by, kicking up a cloud of dust. It suddenly stopped then backed up right in front of his rental car.
The front door swung open but he couldn’t see who got out, because of all of the dust.
As the dust began to settle, Troy got out of his car to meet his rescuer.
“I hear you got a flat.”
That voice.
Troy began walking through the dust as it cleared and was surprised at the site before him.
“Veronica?”
She stopped at the sound of her name and looked up at him. She studied his face for a moment, then her eyes grew wide with realization.
“Troy?” she whispered.
He took a step back as he took a good look at her. Her caramel skin glowed under the warm sun. Her long legs were clad in shorts and she had on a tank top with a loose plaid shirt over it. Her hair was in French braid that fell down over one shoulder, under her baseball cap. The look was completed with her boots.
Little Ronnie Baker had grown up to be a gorgeous woman.
“Wow, I haven’t seen you since…”
“Prom night.”
He thought back. Impossible. Had it really been that long since he’d seen her.
“It can’t have been fifteen years since I last saw you,” he said, thinking out loud.
She smiled. “Yep. It’s been that long.” She turned and headed back to the truck.
“Well, I’m going to get your car all hooked up so we can get out of here. I’m sure your dad’s waiting on you.”
Veronica sat in the truck and let out a deep breath. Boy, what a man Troy Hartford had turned out to be! For years she’d imagined what it would be like to finally see him again. This certainly wasn’t how she thought it would be. She glanced down at her clothes and groaned.
Get a grip, she told herself, he’s seen you look much worse.
She shook her head, started the truck and got to work getting the car ready to be towed.
August 11, 2014
Her Dom Blog Tour
My name is Dominic Powers. My software engineering company, DPS, is one of the top 500 companies in the world. Conducting a search for my Personal Assistant brought an unexpected candidate straight to me.
I knew she was different as soon as she walked into my high-rise office. She exuded innocence and inexperience. Those are two things in a woman that normally don’t attract me, but I am apparently making an exception for her. She’s young and delicate – and I’m afraid she won’t make it in my world.
But the carnal man I’ve kept hidden deep inside me says I have to try.
She is my Sophia Vasco.
I am Her Dom.
Her Dom A.D. Justice
Release Date: July 25, 2014 Purchase LinksAmazon | B&N | Amazon UK | Amazon CA
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Book Trailer
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Ten Fun Facts about AD Justice 1. I had no idea what I was getting into when I wrote my first book. 2. Releasing a book never gets easier. 3. I’ve made some amazing friends in this crazy journey. 4. I am a certified open water scuba diver. 5. When I eat Reese’s (my favorite), I eat the chocolate off first and then eat the peanut butter. 6. I don’t like any seafood and only some grilled fish. 7. I have two dogs, two horses and one cat — oh yeah, and my hubs and my two boys. 8 I still work a full time job and write in the evenings. No, I don’t get much sleep. 9. Music is a great book motivator and I can’t write without my tunes blaring in my ears to tune out everything else. 10. I am a huge BAMA football fan. About the Author
A.D. Justice's debut novel is Wicked Games, A Steele Security Novel. It is the first of a five book series. The second book in the Steele Security Series is Wicked Ties. it continues the story exactly where Wicked Games ends. Each book is designed as a stand-alone from a character perspective, but reading from the beginning will give the reader a better sense of how the characters are connected. The premise of the series is based on a group of elite soldiers and their adventures with Steele Security.
A.D.'s second series is the Crazy Series and Crazy Maybe is the first book. It is not for the faint of heart - complex, real-life issues are addressed, with several twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages until you've devoured the whole book! This series will also continue with more emphasis on the supporting characters.
The third series is Dominic Powers. The first book, Her Dom, is now available. Her Dom gives a fresh, new, and realistic look at how a Dom/sub relationship really is, with the addition of a few twists, turns, mystery and intrigue. The second book in this series will be available in October 2014.
A.D. Justice has been married for 25 years and has two wonderful sons in college. She is also an avid reader of romance novels and, to her amazement, a self-published author. A.D. enjoys reading many different types of romance books - including drama and suspense, crime and mystery, NA and YA, and contemporary and erotica.
A.D. Justice is a Goodreads Author and can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/adjusticeauthor), Twitter (@adjustice1), or by email at adjustice@outlook.com. Contact A.D. JusticeWebsite | Amazon | Goodreads | Facebook | Twitter Giveawaya Rafflecopter giveaway
I knew she was different as soon as she walked into my high-rise office. She exuded innocence and inexperience. Those are two things in a woman that normally don’t attract me, but I am apparently making an exception for her. She’s young and delicate – and I’m afraid she won’t make it in my world.
But the carnal man I’ve kept hidden deep inside me says I have to try.
She is my Sophia Vasco.
I am Her Dom.
Her Dom A.D. Justice Release Date: July 25, 2014 Purchase LinksAmazon | B&N | Amazon UK | Amazon CAGoodreads
Book Trailer
Teasers PlaylistTen Fun Facts about AD Justice 1. I had no idea what I was getting into when I wrote my first book. 2. Releasing a book never gets easier. 3. I’ve made some amazing friends in this crazy journey. 4. I am a certified open water scuba diver. 5. When I eat Reese’s (my favorite), I eat the chocolate off first and then eat the peanut butter. 6. I don’t like any seafood and only some grilled fish. 7. I have two dogs, two horses and one cat — oh yeah, and my hubs and my two boys. 8 I still work a full time job and write in the evenings. No, I don’t get much sleep. 9. Music is a great book motivator and I can’t write without my tunes blaring in my ears to tune out everything else. 10. I am a huge BAMA football fan. About the Author
A.D. Justice's debut novel is Wicked Games, A Steele Security Novel. It is the first of a five book series. The second book in the Steele Security Series is Wicked Ties. it continues the story exactly where Wicked Games ends. Each book is designed as a stand-alone from a character perspective, but reading from the beginning will give the reader a better sense of how the characters are connected. The premise of the series is based on a group of elite soldiers and their adventures with Steele Security.A.D.'s second series is the Crazy Series and Crazy Maybe is the first book. It is not for the faint of heart - complex, real-life issues are addressed, with several twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages until you've devoured the whole book! This series will also continue with more emphasis on the supporting characters.
The third series is Dominic Powers. The first book, Her Dom, is now available. Her Dom gives a fresh, new, and realistic look at how a Dom/sub relationship really is, with the addition of a few twists, turns, mystery and intrigue. The second book in this series will be available in October 2014.
A.D. Justice has been married for 25 years and has two wonderful sons in college. She is also an avid reader of romance novels and, to her amazement, a self-published author. A.D. enjoys reading many different types of romance books - including drama and suspense, crime and mystery, NA and YA, and contemporary and erotica.
A.D. Justice is a Goodreads Author and can also be found on Facebook (facebook.com/adjusticeauthor), Twitter (@adjustice1), or by email at adjustice@outlook.com. Contact A.D. JusticeWebsite | Amazon | Goodreads | Facebook | Twitter Giveawaya Rafflecopter giveaway
August 9, 2014
#SexySnippets Homecoming Excerpt
Good day all! Today I'm sharing a sexy snippet from my latest novella, Homecoming.
Troy has come to visit Veronica for some lunch, but he quickly hungers for a lot more than food ;-)
Troy nearly groaned at seeing her wearing another pair of short shorts like the ones she’d had on that first day he was back in town.She washed her hands at the built in sink, and asked, “What’s for lunch?”When he didn’t say anything she turned around and found him standing right in front of her.“Troy?”His lips came crashing down on hers and he spun them around and lifted her onto her desk.“I remember the first time I saw you in shorts like these,” he murmured, as he nibbled down to her collar bone. “It was my first day back home. You hopped out of that tow truck…I probably could have made love to you right then.”
About the Book:
Troy Hartford has finally returned to his small hometown in Texas, and the first person he runs into is Veronica Baker. He's amazed at the beautiful woman she's become.
Veronica has been living her mundane life, making sure her father's business continues to thrive. She doesn't even realize that she's not truly living until Troy shows up. Neither of them can forget the one kiss they shared over a decade ago when they were teenagers, and seeing each other now has stirred up an attraction neither of them can deny...
Homecoming is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble,Kobo and All Romance eBooks!
If you've read it already, I'd love for you to leave a review! <3
Make sure to check out the rest of the Sexy Snippets for this Sunday!!!
Troy has come to visit Veronica for some lunch, but he quickly hungers for a lot more than food ;-)
Troy nearly groaned at seeing her wearing another pair of short shorts like the ones she’d had on that first day he was back in town.She washed her hands at the built in sink, and asked, “What’s for lunch?”When he didn’t say anything she turned around and found him standing right in front of her.“Troy?”His lips came crashing down on hers and he spun them around and lifted her onto her desk.“I remember the first time I saw you in shorts like these,” he murmured, as he nibbled down to her collar bone. “It was my first day back home. You hopped out of that tow truck…I probably could have made love to you right then.”
About the Book:
Troy Hartford has finally returned to his small hometown in Texas, and the first person he runs into is Veronica Baker. He's amazed at the beautiful woman she's become.
Veronica has been living her mundane life, making sure her father's business continues to thrive. She doesn't even realize that she's not truly living until Troy shows up. Neither of them can forget the one kiss they shared over a decade ago when they were teenagers, and seeing each other now has stirred up an attraction neither of them can deny...
Homecoming is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble,Kobo and All Romance eBooks!
If you've read it already, I'd love for you to leave a review! <3
Make sure to check out the rest of the Sexy Snippets for this Sunday!!!
July 31, 2014
Surprise! It's Release Day!
Hey guys!
I told you I was working on a novella titled Homecoming! Well, it's available for purchase NOW!!!
Even more exciting, I've expanded! Homecoming is available not only on amazon; it's also available on Barnes and Noble, Kobo and All Romance eBooks!
I hope you all enjoy this book! It's a quick read and it's only $1.99! That's the full price! All of the time! It's not "on sale"!
So get on over to your favorite ebook retailer and pick up your copy today!!!
I told you I was working on a novella titled Homecoming! Well, it's available for purchase NOW!!!
Even more exciting, I've expanded! Homecoming is available not only on amazon; it's also available on Barnes and Noble, Kobo and All Romance eBooks!
I hope you all enjoy this book! It's a quick read and it's only $1.99! That's the full price! All of the time! It's not "on sale"!
So get on over to your favorite ebook retailer and pick up your copy today!!!
July 19, 2014
#SexySnippet Sunday-What I'm Working On & My Musical Inspiration
Hey all!
It's been a while since I wrote a post about me and what's happening. Been doing a lot of promotional posts and have had some awesome guests visiting my blog!
My blog was actually down, for like a day. That was awful, I thought I'd lost everything, but it was fixed quickly.
So let's get down to business. I was planning to get back to work on book 8, which I finally have a title for. Just One Night, coming out some time next summer. But Anthony and Denise are having some issues right now they need to work out and are not quite ready for me to get back to writing. They'll work it out in due time ;-)
A few months ago, I started having ideas for other stories, so I jotted a few notes down and said I would start working on it after the promoting for Just One Kiss slowed down and I finished writing Just One Night, but these two characters would leave me alone and demanded my attention go to them right now. So now I'm writing a short story (or novella, I don't know yet, we'll see by the word count lol) titled Homecoming. This is what I'm sharing my sexy snippet from.
And because my husband is so wonderful and awesome, I already have the cover to share with you guys! So this is also a cover reveal now! Yay!
Homecoming-Coming soon!
A little bit about Homecoming...
Troy and Veronica have grown up together in the small (fictional) town of Colton, Texas. They shared a brief moment together as teenagers, but soon after Troy leaves for college.
After 15 years of being away (besides the occasional visit) Troy has returned home and the first person he comes into contact with Veronica. Their attraction is hard for them to ignore, as you can see from this snippet (P.S. This is unedited ::smiley face::):
She stared at him for a moment, and then threw her arms around his neck and pulled his mouth down onto hers. The kiss caught him so off guard that he nearly fell back into the grass. He regained his balance and wrapped his arms around her waist and took over the kiss. He walked her backward until she was pressed against the truck. His hands slid slowly up her back, then back down and he cupped her back side.She pulled away slightly and in between light kisses, she murmured, “We’re supposed to be attempting to be around each other without acting like horny teenagers.”He smiled against her lips. “Well…the first time we kissed, we were horny teenagers. At least I was..."
I've really been enjoying writing this story, for several reasons. One, it's been awhile since I wrote, and I feel like I'm knocking this one out of the park. Another reason, is it makes me think of home. My family comes from a small town in Texas where I grew up mostly, I feel nostalgic writing this.And then there's the soundtrack to this book! I love music and it gives me so much inspiration as I write. As I've been writing, I've been keeping track of some of my favorite songs and I've put together a playlist to share with you all!!! So take a break from what you're doing and listen to some nice tunes!!!
My Homecoming Playlist
Of course, while you're jamming away, go and check out the rest of this week's spectacular Sexy Snippet authors!
Until next time....
Happy Reading!
Té
P.S. Today is my Grandfather's birthday! Happy birthday Paw Paw, even though I know you won't see this lol...I need to write about an old man like him...he's hilarious....
It's been a while since I wrote a post about me and what's happening. Been doing a lot of promotional posts and have had some awesome guests visiting my blog!
My blog was actually down, for like a day. That was awful, I thought I'd lost everything, but it was fixed quickly.
So let's get down to business. I was planning to get back to work on book 8, which I finally have a title for. Just One Night, coming out some time next summer. But Anthony and Denise are having some issues right now they need to work out and are not quite ready for me to get back to writing. They'll work it out in due time ;-)
A few months ago, I started having ideas for other stories, so I jotted a few notes down and said I would start working on it after the promoting for Just One Kiss slowed down and I finished writing Just One Night, but these two characters would leave me alone and demanded my attention go to them right now. So now I'm writing a short story (or novella, I don't know yet, we'll see by the word count lol) titled Homecoming. This is what I'm sharing my sexy snippet from.
And because my husband is so wonderful and awesome, I already have the cover to share with you guys! So this is also a cover reveal now! Yay!
Homecoming-Coming soon!A little bit about Homecoming...
Troy and Veronica have grown up together in the small (fictional) town of Colton, Texas. They shared a brief moment together as teenagers, but soon after Troy leaves for college.
After 15 years of being away (besides the occasional visit) Troy has returned home and the first person he comes into contact with Veronica. Their attraction is hard for them to ignore, as you can see from this snippet (P.S. This is unedited ::smiley face::):
She stared at him for a moment, and then threw her arms around his neck and pulled his mouth down onto hers. The kiss caught him so off guard that he nearly fell back into the grass. He regained his balance and wrapped his arms around her waist and took over the kiss. He walked her backward until she was pressed against the truck. His hands slid slowly up her back, then back down and he cupped her back side.She pulled away slightly and in between light kisses, she murmured, “We’re supposed to be attempting to be around each other without acting like horny teenagers.”He smiled against her lips. “Well…the first time we kissed, we were horny teenagers. At least I was..."
I've really been enjoying writing this story, for several reasons. One, it's been awhile since I wrote, and I feel like I'm knocking this one out of the park. Another reason, is it makes me think of home. My family comes from a small town in Texas where I grew up mostly, I feel nostalgic writing this.And then there's the soundtrack to this book! I love music and it gives me so much inspiration as I write. As I've been writing, I've been keeping track of some of my favorite songs and I've put together a playlist to share with you all!!! So take a break from what you're doing and listen to some nice tunes!!!
My Homecoming Playlist
Of course, while you're jamming away, go and check out the rest of this week's spectacular Sexy Snippet authors!
Until next time....
Happy Reading!
Té
P.S. Today is my Grandfather's birthday! Happy birthday Paw Paw, even though I know you won't see this lol...I need to write about an old man like him...he's hilarious....
July 18, 2014
Cover Reveal: No Regrets by Heather Allen
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Title: No RegretsAuthor: Heather AllenGenre: New AdultPublisher: Limitless Publishing
~ SYNOPSIS ~Greylan Pace has been a fighter his entire life…
He’s worked hard to get to the top as a mixed martial arts fighter, and finally his time in the spotlight has come. Everything he’s ever wanted is at his fingertips.
Then, one event changed his life forever…
Now Greylan finds himself back on top, going to battle in the biggest fight of his life. But he soon learns that what he’s strived for means nothing in comparison to his fight to keep his sister, his best friend Christina, and Mollie Andrews, the girl he can’t stop thinking about.
He fights with everything he’s got to keep his focus on his goal, but for the first time ever, he’s afraid he might lose.
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~ Release Date ~July 29, 2014
~ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~Heather Allen
Heather is a Florida girl! Her life revolves around the two W’s- water and words! She grew up in south Florida and now lives in Melbourne, Florida with her husband and three kids, just minutes from the ocean. She has been an avid reader of just about every genre her entire life. Her writing career began a short few years ago when she decided to listen to the voices in her head and put them to paper and the words began to flow…
Heather loves to ride her bike and just be outside! When she isn’t writing Heather can be found at the beach or out on the water boating.
Heather Allen is the author of seven novels, some that are self-published and some through Limitless Publishing.
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July 16, 2014
Book Spotlight: Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
Hey lovelies!
How have you been doing? I hope you all are well! Today I'd like to present to you a very special guest! I am a HUGE fan of her books and she is gracing us with her presence today on my blog! Not only that, she is sharing a BRAND NEW excerpt here first! It's a never before seen read! I'm doing a happy dance right now!
No...seriously...this is how I feel....
Joining us today is New York Times and USA Today Bestseller and author of the highly popular Kowalski Family Series, Shannon Stacey!
Hi, everybody! Falling For Max, the ninth book in my Kowalski series, is kind of my own spin on My Fair Lady, the classic musical that’s one of the few movies my younger sister and I don’t agree on. (She loves it. I love almost all of it.) Max Crawford has decided it’s time to start putting himself out there in hopes of finding a wife, but he’s a little shy and not exactly smooth. Tori Burns, after watching him strike out, decides she’s going to help him out. But the more time she spends with Max, the more she realizes she likes him just the way he is.
Here’s an excerpt from Falling For Max, which releases on July 29th, so you can see why Tori thinks Max needs a little help in the dating department. Poor Max. I hope you enjoy it, and happy reading!
Shannon
Excerpt:
Max had often heard Laundromats were a good place to meet women. He wasn’t sure why, since he wasn’t one to speak to strangers while folding his underwear, so he didn’t imagine women would be any more comfortable doing so. But he’d tried it anyway, using a comforter that didn’t fit in his washing machine as an excuse to spend time in the town’s only Laundromat.
After spending ninety minutes listening to the life story of a man who was newly divorced, Max had decided the rumor of Laundromats being a good place to meet women was probably started by a Laundromat owner.
So he was back at the diner, perusing the menu and working up the courage to talk to the woman sitting further down the counter. She looked vaguely familiar to him, and he’d finally placed her as the woman who owned the secondhand store near the bank. He’d seen her on the sidewalk sometimes, setting up sale racks, but he’d never spoken to her. And even if he’d ever known her name, he wouldn’t have remembered it.
She wasn’t wearing a wedding ring. Granted, that didn’t mean much, but it’s not as if he was going to open with your place or mine? Casual conversation would give him plenty of opportunity to clarify her relationship status before it came time to make a decision on asking her out or not.
He’d left two empty stools between them. It seemed enough to respect her personal space, but not so far away they couldn’t have a conversation if she was so inclined. Assuming he worked up the nerve to speak to her.
“Do you know what you want, Max?”
He looked up at Tori, who had her order pad and pen at the ready. Just seeing her friendly smile relaxed him. “What do you recommend?”
“Gavin made pork tenderloin for the special tonight, with a brown sugar and balsamic vinegar glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of creamed corn or a spiced, chunky applesauce.”
He noticed she hadn’t actually answered the question he asked. “He made it, but do you recommend it?”
“Absolutely. I taste-tested it myself when I got here so I could give my honest opinion. It’s delicious.”
“Then I’ll try it. With the applesauce, please. And decaf to drink, if it’s fresh.”
“Paige just started brewing a fresh pot, so I’ll grab you a cup as soon as it’s done.”
When Tori walked away, Max snuck a look down the counter. The secondhand store woman had dark hair cut into one of those smooth cuts that ended just below her chin. She was around his age and she was reading. It was a magazine, but that still counted. He also took note that her bill was on the edge of the counter, along with some cash, which meant she’d probably be leaving very soon.
He cleared his throat and turned his head, making sure his voice would project to her. “The weather’s nice today.”
She glanced sideways at him and then, apparently realizing he was talking to her, gave him a brief smile. “Yes, it is.”
“It’ll start getting cold soon.”
“Every year.”She turned her attention back to the magazine she’d been reading, but he wasn’t ready to give up. “Do you follow any sports?”
“No, I don’t. Sorry,” she said, glancing at him again, this time without the smile. Then she turned the page of the magazine and lifted it so there could be no missing the fact she was reading.
Even Max could take that hint. Stifling a sigh, he tried to not think about how quickly he’d been shot down. He wasn’t sure what the average time was, but he felt like a guy should get more than three lines.
About Falling For Max:
Max Crawford has reached the point in life where he’s starting to think about settling down. Unfortunately, he’s always been a little awkward when it comes to social interactions, and working from home doesn’t help. He spends so much time alone, painting beautiful, historically accurate model trains that half of Whitford has begun to joke that he may be a serial killer. Not exactly prime husband material.
Tori Burns has found happiness in Maine, thanks in large part to her shifts at the Trailside Diner. She likes the work, and she loves the local gossip. When shy, geeky Max Crawford becomes a regular, she’s intrigued. When she finds out he’s in the market for a wife, she’s fascinated…and determined to help.
Molding Max into every woman’s dream turns out to be much easier than expected. But has Tori’s plan worked a little too well? As she turns his comfortable life all sorts of upside down, she’ll have to find a way to show just how she’s fallen for him…the real him.
Are you guys ready for another Kowalski Series book? Don't forget, it comes out July 29th! BUT pre-order it NOW!
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Thank you so much Shannon for stopping by today to share your new excerpt with us! The door is always open and you are welcome to stop by any time!
Until next time...
Happy Reading
Té
How have you been doing? I hope you all are well! Today I'd like to present to you a very special guest! I am a HUGE fan of her books and she is gracing us with her presence today on my blog! Not only that, she is sharing a BRAND NEW excerpt here first! It's a never before seen read! I'm doing a happy dance right now!
No...seriously...this is how I feel....
Joining us today is New York Times and USA Today Bestseller and author of the highly popular Kowalski Family Series, Shannon Stacey!
Hi, everybody! Falling For Max, the ninth book in my Kowalski series, is kind of my own spin on My Fair Lady, the classic musical that’s one of the few movies my younger sister and I don’t agree on. (She loves it. I love almost all of it.) Max Crawford has decided it’s time to start putting himself out there in hopes of finding a wife, but he’s a little shy and not exactly smooth. Tori Burns, after watching him strike out, decides she’s going to help him out. But the more time she spends with Max, the more she realizes she likes him just the way he is.
Here’s an excerpt from Falling For Max, which releases on July 29th, so you can see why Tori thinks Max needs a little help in the dating department. Poor Max. I hope you enjoy it, and happy reading!
Shannon
Excerpt:
Max had often heard Laundromats were a good place to meet women. He wasn’t sure why, since he wasn’t one to speak to strangers while folding his underwear, so he didn’t imagine women would be any more comfortable doing so. But he’d tried it anyway, using a comforter that didn’t fit in his washing machine as an excuse to spend time in the town’s only Laundromat.
After spending ninety minutes listening to the life story of a man who was newly divorced, Max had decided the rumor of Laundromats being a good place to meet women was probably started by a Laundromat owner.
So he was back at the diner, perusing the menu and working up the courage to talk to the woman sitting further down the counter. She looked vaguely familiar to him, and he’d finally placed her as the woman who owned the secondhand store near the bank. He’d seen her on the sidewalk sometimes, setting up sale racks, but he’d never spoken to her. And even if he’d ever known her name, he wouldn’t have remembered it.
She wasn’t wearing a wedding ring. Granted, that didn’t mean much, but it’s not as if he was going to open with your place or mine? Casual conversation would give him plenty of opportunity to clarify her relationship status before it came time to make a decision on asking her out or not.
He’d left two empty stools between them. It seemed enough to respect her personal space, but not so far away they couldn’t have a conversation if she was so inclined. Assuming he worked up the nerve to speak to her.
“Do you know what you want, Max?”
He looked up at Tori, who had her order pad and pen at the ready. Just seeing her friendly smile relaxed him. “What do you recommend?”
“Gavin made pork tenderloin for the special tonight, with a brown sugar and balsamic vinegar glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of creamed corn or a spiced, chunky applesauce.”
He noticed she hadn’t actually answered the question he asked. “He made it, but do you recommend it?”
“Absolutely. I taste-tested it myself when I got here so I could give my honest opinion. It’s delicious.”
“Then I’ll try it. With the applesauce, please. And decaf to drink, if it’s fresh.”
“Paige just started brewing a fresh pot, so I’ll grab you a cup as soon as it’s done.”
When Tori walked away, Max snuck a look down the counter. The secondhand store woman had dark hair cut into one of those smooth cuts that ended just below her chin. She was around his age and she was reading. It was a magazine, but that still counted. He also took note that her bill was on the edge of the counter, along with some cash, which meant she’d probably be leaving very soon.
He cleared his throat and turned his head, making sure his voice would project to her. “The weather’s nice today.”
She glanced sideways at him and then, apparently realizing he was talking to her, gave him a brief smile. “Yes, it is.”
“It’ll start getting cold soon.”
“Every year.”She turned her attention back to the magazine she’d been reading, but he wasn’t ready to give up. “Do you follow any sports?”
“No, I don’t. Sorry,” she said, glancing at him again, this time without the smile. Then she turned the page of the magazine and lifted it so there could be no missing the fact she was reading.
Even Max could take that hint. Stifling a sigh, he tried to not think about how quickly he’d been shot down. He wasn’t sure what the average time was, but he felt like a guy should get more than three lines.
About Falling For Max:
Max Crawford has reached the point in life where he’s starting to think about settling down. Unfortunately, he’s always been a little awkward when it comes to social interactions, and working from home doesn’t help. He spends so much time alone, painting beautiful, historically accurate model trains that half of Whitford has begun to joke that he may be a serial killer. Not exactly prime husband material.
Tori Burns has found happiness in Maine, thanks in large part to her shifts at the Trailside Diner. She likes the work, and she loves the local gossip. When shy, geeky Max Crawford becomes a regular, she’s intrigued. When she finds out he’s in the market for a wife, she’s fascinated…and determined to help.
Molding Max into every woman’s dream turns out to be much easier than expected. But has Tori’s plan worked a little too well? As she turns his comfortable life all sorts of upside down, she’ll have to find a way to show just how she’s fallen for him…the real him.
Are you guys ready for another Kowalski Series book? Don't forget, it comes out July 29th! BUT pre-order it NOW!
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Thank you so much Shannon for stopping by today to share your new excerpt with us! The door is always open and you are welcome to stop by any time!
Until next time...
Happy Reading
Té
Book Spotlight: Waiting for Max by Shannon Stacey
Hey lovelies!
How have you been doing? I hope you all are well! Today I'd like to present to you a very special guest! I am a HUGE fan of her books and she is gracing us with her presence today on my blog! Not only that, she is sharing a BRAND NEW excerpt here first! It's a never before seen read! I'm doing a happy dance right now!
No...seriously...this is how I feel....
Joining us today is New York Times and USA Today Bestseller and author of the highly popular The Kowalski Family Series, Shannon Stacey!
Here’s an excerpt from Falling For Max, which releases on July 29th, so you can see why Tori thinks Max needs a little help in the dating department. Poor Max. I hope you enjoy it, and happy reading!
Shannon
Excerpt:
Max had often heard Laundromats were a good place to meet women. He wasn’t sure why, since he wasn’t one to speak to strangers while folding his underwear, so he didn’t imagine women would be any more comfortable doing so. But he’d tried it anyway, using a comforter that didn’t fit in his washing machine as an excuse to spend time in the town’s only Laundromat.
After spending ninety minutes listening to the life story of a man who was newly divorced, Max had decided the rumor of Laundromats being a good place to meet women was probably started by a Laundromat owner.
So he was back at the diner, perusing the menu and working up the courage to talk to the woman sitting further down the counter. She looked vaguely familiar to him, and he’d finally placed her as the woman who owned the secondhand store near the bank. He’d seen her on the sidewalk sometimes, setting up sale racks, but he’d never spoken to her. And even if he’d ever known her name, he wouldn’t have remembered it.
She wasn’t wearing a wedding ring. Granted, that didn’t mean much, but it’s not as if he was going to open with your place or mine? Casual conversation would give him plenty of opportunity to clarify her relationship status before it came time to make a decision on asking her out or not.
He’d left two empty stools between them. It seemed enough to respect her personal space, but not so far away they couldn’t have a conversation if she was so inclined. Assuming he worked up the nerve to speak to her.
“Do you know what you want, Max?”
He looked up at Tori, who had her order pad and pen at the ready. Just seeing her friendly smile relaxed him. “What do you recommend?”
“Gavin made pork tenderloin for the special tonight, with a brown sugar and balsamic vinegar glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of creamed corn or a spiced, chunky applesauce.”
He noticed she hadn’t actually answered the question he asked. “He made it, but do you recommend it?”
“Absolutely. I taste-tested it myself when I got here so I could give my honest opinion. It’s delicious.”
“Then I’ll try it. With the applesauce, please. And decaf to drink, if it’s fresh.”
“Paige just started brewing a fresh pot, so I’ll grab you a cup as soon as it’s done.”
When Tori walked away, Max snuck a look down the counter. The secondhand store woman had dark hair cut into one of those smooth cuts that ended just below her chin. She was around his age and she was reading. It was a magazine, but that still counted. He also took note that her bill was on the edge of the counter, along with some cash, which meant she’d probably be leaving very soon.
He cleared his throat and turned his head, making sure his voice would project to her. “The weather’s nice today.”
She glanced sideways at him and then, apparently realizing he was talking to her, gave him a brief smile. “Yes, it is.”
“It’ll start getting cold soon.”
“Every year.”She turned her attention back to the magazine she’d been reading, but he wasn’t ready to give up. “Do you follow any sports?”
“No, I don’t. Sorry,” she said, glancing at him again, this time without the smile. Then she turned the page of the magazine and lifted it so there could be no missing the fact she was reading.
Even Max could take that hint. Stifling a sigh, he tried to not think about how quickly he’d been shot down. He wasn’t sure what the average time was, but he felt like a guy should get more than three lines.
About Falling For Max:
Max Crawford has reached the point in life where he’s starting to think about settling down. Unfortunately, he’s always been a little awkward when it comes to social interactions, and working from home doesn’t help. He spends so much time alone, painting beautiful, historically accurate model trains that half of Whitford has begun to joke that he may be a serial killer. Not exactly prime husband material.
Tori Burns has found happiness in Maine, thanks in large part to her shifts at the Trailside Diner. She likes the work, and she loves the local gossip. When shy, geeky Max Crawford becomes a regular, she’s intrigued. When she finds out he’s in the market for a wife, she’s fascinated…and determined to help.
Molding Max into every woman’s dream turns out to be much easier than expected. But has Tori’s plan worked a little too well? As she turns his comfortable life all sorts of upside down, she’ll have to find a way to show just how she’s fallen for him…the real him.
Are you guys ready for another Kowalski Series book? Don't forget, it comes out July 29th! BUT pre-order it NOW!
AmazonBarnes and NobleKobo
Books a Million
All Romance ebooks
And make sure to keep up with all of her latest news!www.shannonstacey.comFacebookTwitter
Thank you so much Shannon for stopping by today to share your new excerpt with us! The door is always open and you are welcome to stop by any time!
Until next time...
Happy Reading
Té
How have you been doing? I hope you all are well! Today I'd like to present to you a very special guest! I am a HUGE fan of her books and she is gracing us with her presence today on my blog! Not only that, she is sharing a BRAND NEW excerpt here first! It's a never before seen read! I'm doing a happy dance right now!
No...seriously...this is how I feel....
Joining us today is New York Times and USA Today Bestseller and author of the highly popular The Kowalski Family Series, Shannon Stacey!
Here’s an excerpt from Falling For Max, which releases on July 29th, so you can see why Tori thinks Max needs a little help in the dating department. Poor Max. I hope you enjoy it, and happy reading!
Shannon
Excerpt:
Max had often heard Laundromats were a good place to meet women. He wasn’t sure why, since he wasn’t one to speak to strangers while folding his underwear, so he didn’t imagine women would be any more comfortable doing so. But he’d tried it anyway, using a comforter that didn’t fit in his washing machine as an excuse to spend time in the town’s only Laundromat.
After spending ninety minutes listening to the life story of a man who was newly divorced, Max had decided the rumor of Laundromats being a good place to meet women was probably started by a Laundromat owner.
So he was back at the diner, perusing the menu and working up the courage to talk to the woman sitting further down the counter. She looked vaguely familiar to him, and he’d finally placed her as the woman who owned the secondhand store near the bank. He’d seen her on the sidewalk sometimes, setting up sale racks, but he’d never spoken to her. And even if he’d ever known her name, he wouldn’t have remembered it.
She wasn’t wearing a wedding ring. Granted, that didn’t mean much, but it’s not as if he was going to open with your place or mine? Casual conversation would give him plenty of opportunity to clarify her relationship status before it came time to make a decision on asking her out or not.
He’d left two empty stools between them. It seemed enough to respect her personal space, but not so far away they couldn’t have a conversation if she was so inclined. Assuming he worked up the nerve to speak to her.
“Do you know what you want, Max?”
He looked up at Tori, who had her order pad and pen at the ready. Just seeing her friendly smile relaxed him. “What do you recommend?”
“Gavin made pork tenderloin for the special tonight, with a brown sugar and balsamic vinegar glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of creamed corn or a spiced, chunky applesauce.”
He noticed she hadn’t actually answered the question he asked. “He made it, but do you recommend it?”
“Absolutely. I taste-tested it myself when I got here so I could give my honest opinion. It’s delicious.”
“Then I’ll try it. With the applesauce, please. And decaf to drink, if it’s fresh.”
“Paige just started brewing a fresh pot, so I’ll grab you a cup as soon as it’s done.”
When Tori walked away, Max snuck a look down the counter. The secondhand store woman had dark hair cut into one of those smooth cuts that ended just below her chin. She was around his age and she was reading. It was a magazine, but that still counted. He also took note that her bill was on the edge of the counter, along with some cash, which meant she’d probably be leaving very soon.
He cleared his throat and turned his head, making sure his voice would project to her. “The weather’s nice today.”
She glanced sideways at him and then, apparently realizing he was talking to her, gave him a brief smile. “Yes, it is.”
“It’ll start getting cold soon.”
“Every year.”She turned her attention back to the magazine she’d been reading, but he wasn’t ready to give up. “Do you follow any sports?”
“No, I don’t. Sorry,” she said, glancing at him again, this time without the smile. Then she turned the page of the magazine and lifted it so there could be no missing the fact she was reading.
Even Max could take that hint. Stifling a sigh, he tried to not think about how quickly he’d been shot down. He wasn’t sure what the average time was, but he felt like a guy should get more than three lines.
About Falling For Max:
Max Crawford has reached the point in life where he’s starting to think about settling down. Unfortunately, he’s always been a little awkward when it comes to social interactions, and working from home doesn’t help. He spends so much time alone, painting beautiful, historically accurate model trains that half of Whitford has begun to joke that he may be a serial killer. Not exactly prime husband material.
Tori Burns has found happiness in Maine, thanks in large part to her shifts at the Trailside Diner. She likes the work, and she loves the local gossip. When shy, geeky Max Crawford becomes a regular, she’s intrigued. When she finds out he’s in the market for a wife, she’s fascinated…and determined to help.
Molding Max into every woman’s dream turns out to be much easier than expected. But has Tori’s plan worked a little too well? As she turns his comfortable life all sorts of upside down, she’ll have to find a way to show just how she’s fallen for him…the real him.
Are you guys ready for another Kowalski Series book? Don't forget, it comes out July 29th! BUT pre-order it NOW!
AmazonBarnes and NobleKobo
Books a Million
All Romance ebooks
And make sure to keep up with all of her latest news!www.shannonstacey.comFacebookTwitter
Thank you so much Shannon for stopping by today to share your new excerpt with us! The door is always open and you are welcome to stop by any time!
Until next time...
Happy Reading
Té
July 15, 2014
Under Contract Blog Tour
Book: Under ContractAuthor: Jacquelyn AyresGenre: Erotic Romance/Erotic Humor
Charlotte McKendrick is your typical thirty-something stay-at-home mom. She has three beautiful children, a loving family, special friends, and the most wonderful, adoring husband. Her life is a dream. Er . . . let’s try this again. Charlotte McKendrick is not your typical thirty-something stay-at-home mom. Yes, she’s got three beautiful children, a loving family (all of them lingerers—you’ll see), and her friends are special, all right! As far as her wonderful, adoring husband, what a joke! That bastard abandoned her and the kids six months ago. Now, she will do anything she can to survive and provide for her children. Even if it means signing on the dotted line . . . Mitch Colton is the CEO of Colton Technologies. Most of his year is spent traveling around the world, bringing companies the latest innovations in automobile technology. He doesn’t have time for a traditional relationship and the BS that comes with it. He doesn’t do the “marriage” thing, the “kid” thing, and he certainly doesn’t do the “falling in love” thing. All that said, he still wants someone to come home to. Someone who will offer everything he wants, and nothing he doesn’t. He realizes loyalty paired with these kinds of demands won’t come cheap. No problem. What he doesn’t realize is that once Charlotte McKendrick signs that dotted line, he’ll be paying with a lot more than money.
I am a domestic engineer (born and raised in NJ) whose sole responsibility is to guide three young, impressionable kids into becoming phenomenal adults. This challenging yet rewarding work requires a lot of love (coffee), patience (wine), and determination (periodic exorcisms). I work this magic from the beautiful state of New Hampshire.Before becoming a domestic goddess (not really), I spent over a decade in the medical field, where I wore more hats than the Queen.I have loved the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn't reading about people and the places they lived, I was creating my own characters and adventures. Finding myself again through my writing in The Lost & Found Series, The One, and The GEG Series has been nothing short of a dream come true. Also, it makes people feel better when I laugh randomly or talk to myself, knowing it's my characters and not "the voices" . . . that would be creepy. 
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July 13, 2014
Word Play Release Day Blitz
WORD PLAY Author: Amalie Silver
Genre: Romantic Comedy
~ SYNOPSIS ~ Smut sells.Michael Rourke learned this the hard way.
Struggling to make ends meet as a mystery writer, he sold his soul - and his pride - as he pedaled sex and lust writing under the pen name Christoph Strong.
No one knew he was the one behind the steamy stories on the bestsellers lists. And he planned to keep it that way.
Until he met her.
Monica Singer, an infamous blogger, is keen to discover the truth of his secret identity.
During a chance meeting at a book convention, Michael and Monica form an instant connection. And soon, an innocent online friendship becomes something so much more.
But as Michael starts to let his guard down, he doesn’t realize that the person he's learning to trust may be hiding secrets of her own.
Secrets that could ultimately destroy everything.
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