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July 6, 2014
Always In: Release Day Blitz
Always InThe Shore Series #2SYNOPSIS:My name is Raphael Cruz. I was once a man made up of only flesh and bone. Never feeling, just existing. I indulged in the pleasures that others gave to me, and those I gave to them. That's all it was—pleasure. Physical pleasure. No emotions, no attachments. I didn't need all those feelings, didn't want them. There was no longing for love, no longing to let anyone in. Until I found her. And I gave in.Harlow Hannum showed me what love was all about. I savored it and held it close, not even knowing I really wanted it in my life. She made me feel loved. She made me accept love. She taught me how to love in return. My heart was open to it all. My heart was hers. It belonged to her. But, she never knew. And then lies, deceit and betrayal forced me to lose the one thing that made me more than a man who just existed.
I should have told her I loved her when I had the chance. I should have told her I gave in to all the powers that love possess.
Will I ever have the chance to tell her? Will my past mistakes never give me that chance?
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Giving InThe Shore Series #1SYNOPSIS:Raphael Cruz doesn't do it. He just doesn't. Cruz doesn't fall in love. He's a "get in and get out" kind of guy. Ladies love him and fall all over him for his swoon worthy good looks and overwhelming sex appeal. He knows how to talk to them and tells them exactly what they want to hear. When he's done making them scream his name, he shows them straight to the door. The meaning of the word love doesn't exist in his world. But that could all change with a wink of a girl's eye... And one hot-as-hell romp in a bar bathroom.Harlow Hannum is your typical girl-next-door. She has the brains, the beauty, and the money. What she doesn't have is the luxury of being someone's first choice in the game of love. She always comes in a distant second place, leaving her guarded with her feelings. Lies, betrayal, and secrets of her past follow her wherever she goes, no matter how hard she tries to hide them. That is until she's reunited with the one guy who can ignite the spark in her heart that's been extinguished for so long.
With sunny days, heated nights, and love lingering in the air in the beach town of Sandy Cove anything can happen. Especially when fate steps in for Harlow and Cruz. Will their blossoming friendship turn into unexpected love or will the collision of their opposing worlds be the end of what could have been?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:M.R. Joseph
I'm a book enthusiast, turned author, who loves all things "Happily Ever After". My first book, 'Reunion' debuted in November, 2012. Meant only to be a Christmas gift to my family and closest friends, word got out, and here I am. The second in the series, 'You Belong With Me', released in March, 2013, and the final installment in the series, 'Letters to Luca', released August 2013.Mom and wife by day, writer of contemporary romance by night, I believe in soul mates, true love, and all that mushy stuff.Social media links:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon
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June 30, 2014
Summer Rain Blog Tour
All proceeds from the volume will be donated to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (www.rainn.org), the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States.
Synopsis
What happens when love gets caught in the rain?
In this romance anthology, RITA-Award winning author Molly O’Keefe shows us the power of a city thunderstorm from the top of a skyscraper, while Amy Jo Cousins soaks us in a rain in Spain. New York Times bestselling author Ruthie Knox’s heroine is devastated by a winter storm, while a summer thunderstorm grants Alexandra Haughton’s hero and heroine a second chance at love. Rain sparks self-awareness in the robot in Charlotte Stein’s story and allows Mary Ann Rivers’s heroine to fall in love with her hero and her own art. Rain causes romance between the college students in Audra North’s and Shari Slade’s stories, while romance causes rain in Cecilia Tan’s myth-inspired tale of a sacrifice to a demi-god. Nine romance novelettes, edited by Sarah Frantz.
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Behind the Book
Summer Rain, like so many projects, started out as nothing more than a simple feeling: a desire to make a positive difference in the world. So often, making a difference begins with giving something. It might be money, time, or both, or something else altogether…but most importantly, it is about giving, and giving vibrantly—with a focused mind, a full heart, and an understanding spirit.
Giving vibrantly leads to vibrant change. Powerful, positive change. Through the incredible generosity of eight other talented authors and one talented editor, that starting point—that desire to make a positive difference—turned into an act of vibrant giving. Summer Rain is a collection of powerful stories about love, written with the hope of making a positive change.
Each year, nearly a quarter of a million sexual assaults are committed in the US, nearly half of them against victims under the age of eighteen. RAINN assists so many of these survivors, not only by operating telephone and online hotlines for victims of sexual abuse, but also by working in partnership with rape crisis centers in the United States of America, providing programs to prevent sexual abuse, and helping to bring abusers to justice.
About the Works
Redemption by Ruthie KnoxJessie Bellin’s cheese shop is failing, her house is falling apart, and the mortgage is ninety days overdue. With nothing left to offer, she’ll take what she can get from the handyman who wants nothing but her body. But when Mike Kaminsky suddenly asks for more, Jessie has to figure out exactly what she wants—and if it’s possible for a woman who’s lost everything to learn how to hope again.
The Heart of It by Molly O’KeefeGabe seems outwardly successful and content, but inwardly, he struggles to banish the lingering demons of his childhood. Elena is a survivor herself and knows that the smart move is to walk away from Gabe. But his pain and his hope are too compelling to resist.
Are these two wounded people brave enough to find love together?
Sacrifice by Cecilia TanWhen a tenth century trader from the Orient sells his daughter to a Macedonian, he doesn’t ask why the man needs a virgin, little knowing she is intended to fulfill an ancient pact with a demigod who can end the crushing drought. But this demigod has sworn off his father’s rapacious ways. With the influence of the ancient pantheon waning, only love can heal them all.
Real Feelings by Charlotte SteinMoira longs for a connection—any kind of connection with anyone—and is beginning to despair she will ever find it. In desperation, she purchases an android, hoping against hope that she can find some solace in a simulation of the real thing. But what she doesn’t expect is Michael—a machine that seems to be more than the sum of his parts.
Rainy Season by Mary Ann RiversLisa Shirek is everyone’s favorite barista. She does more than get her customers’ orders right: she gets her customers. She can see the most painful moments of their lives like stormy weather around their bodies, and she does what she can to soothe that pain with the right smile, the right words, the perfect combination of coffee and foam. Except, then, there’s Mark—he’s a sunbeam, a mystery made of light. He breaks through the storm around her so she can see herself, for herself.
TheRain in Spain by Amy Jo CousinsTravel writer Magda and scientist Javi are cranky with the heat—and each other—on the streets of Sevilla. They’ve been married for a year, after a whirlwind courtship, and Magda is questioning whether or not she made a mistake. She’s not sure if her need to explore the world can ever mesh with Javi’s more regimented life.
As they stroll the cobblestone streets of one of Spain’s most romantic cities, Magda tries to show her husband just what it is she loves so much about her job that keeps her far from home for so long. By the time the sun rises, they’ll know if there is a way forward for them together . . . or not.
Fitting In by Audra NorthStas Petrovich is sure that being elected president of his college class will grant him the social acceptance he craves. But when rain ruins his campaign event, he’s left in the company of the Weird Girl, the one person guaranteed to jeopardize his chances. But he discovers that Leila dos Santos is fun and genuine and sexy as hell, and he’s forced to reconsider what’s most important to him.
Private Study by Shari SladeTess Bell’s sex vlog flashes on another student’s tablet screen in the middle of an economics lecture. Worst of all, the guy she’s been secretly eyeing all semester sees it, too, and asks her out for coffee at the local diner. Is he like their awful classmate, convinced he's owed something because Tess dares to be curious about sex, or does he really want to know her? Only one thing is certain: nothing is private anymore.
Storm Warning by Alexandra HaughtonWhen Amy Collier left behind her dreams—and her pride—in L.A., she hoped for a few quiet months to regroup. She never dreamed her hometown’s welcoming committee would take the form of Tom Wilson. Well, he could just keep his I-told-you-so grin and his sexy-cowboy charm; she doesn’t want any part of it.
Except seeing him again stirs up a storm of emotion, and she must try to reconcile bitter memories of their past with her uncertain future—a future that might be a whole lot brighter with Tom in it.
About the Authors
About Ruthie KnoxNew York Timesbestselling author Ruthie Knox writes contemporary romance that’s sexy, witty, and angsty—sometimes all three at once. A four-time RITA finalist, she’s penned the only existing cross-country bicycling love story (Ride with Me) and made readers swoon with a banker heroine named Neville (About Last Night). As Robin York, she also writes angsty, intelligent New Adult romance. Ruthie moonlights as a mother, Tweets incessantly, and bakes a mean focaccia. She’d love to hear from you, so visit her website at www.ruthieknox.com and drop her a line.
Website: ruthieknox.comFacebook: facebook.com/RuthieKnoxTwitter: twitter.com/RuthieKnox
About Molly O’KeefeMolly O'Keefe is a RITA Award winning author who writes sexy and compelling contemporary romance for Harlequin and Bantam Dell. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two kids and the largest heap of dirty laundry in North America.
Sign up for Molly’s newsletter to find out about new releases and receive The Author Is…interview series at www.molly-okeefe.com
Website: molly-okeefe.comFacebook: facebook.com/MollyOKBooksTwitter: twitter.com/MollyOKWrites
About Cecilia TanCecilia Tan is the award-winning author of Slow Surrender (RT Reviewers Choice for Erotic Romance), The Prince’s Boy, Daron’s Guitar Chronicles, and many other works of passionate fiction. She is also the founder and editorial director of Circlet Press, publishers of erotic fantasy and science fiction. She is easy to find on the internet.
Website: ceciliatan.comFacebook: facebook.com/cecilia.tanTwitter: twitter.com/ceciliatan
About Charlotte SteinCharlotte Stein has written over thirty short stories, novellas, and novels, including entries in The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance and Best New Erotica 10. Her latest work, Run To You, was recently a DABWAHA finalist. When not writing deeply emotional and intensely sexy books, she can be found eating jelly turtles, watching terrible sitcoms, and occasionally lusting after hunks. For more on Charlotte, visit: charlottestein.net.
Website: charlottestein.netTwitter: twitter.com/Charlotte_Stein
About Mary Ann RiversMary Ann Rivers has written stories as long as she can remember. She lives in Wisconsin with her imaginative son, who won’t remember ever not hearing or writing stories. She writes love books for humans.
Website: maryannrivers.comFacebook: facebook.com/maryannriversromanceauth... twitter.com/MaryAnn_Rivers
About Amy Jo CousinsAmy Jo Cousins lives in Chicago, where she writes contemporary romance, tweets more than she ought, and sometimes runs way too far. She loves her son and the Cubs, who taught her that being awesome doesn't necessarily have anything to do with winning.
Website: amyjocousins.comFacebook: facebook.com/amyjo.cousins.9Twitter: twitter.com/_AJCousins
About Audra NorthAudra North fell in love with romance at age thirteen and spent the next twenty years reading as many romance novels as she could. Even now, after having read over one thousand of them, she still can’t resist the lure of a happily ever after, and her collection continues to grow. She lives near Boston with her husband, three young children, and a lot of books.
Website: audranorth.comFacebook: facebook.com/AudraNorthAuthorTwitter: twitter.com/AudraNorth
About Shari SladeShari Slade is a snarky optimist. A would-be academic with big dreams and very little means. When she isn’t toiling away in the non-profit sector, she’s writing gritty stories about identity and people who make terrible choices in the name of love (or lust). Somehow, it all works out in the end. If she had a patronus, it would be a platypus.
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Website: sharislade.comFacebook: facebook.com/authorsharisladeTumblr: sharislade.tumblr.comTwitter: twitter.com/ShariSlade
About Alexandra HaughtonAlexandra Haughton lives and writes in a cozy urban cottage. Contrary to popular belief, it is not wall-to-wall pink and glitter. Yet. She makes a mean chicken fried steak and has a weakness for Italian Cream Cake (no nuts). When Alexandra isn’t writing contemporary romance, you can find her out and about in Dallas. Just look for the woman in a cardigan. Even if it is 103.
Find out more about Alexandra and her writing by visiting her website.
Website: alexandrahaughton.com
Twitter: twitter.com/WriterAHaughton
Next to You Release Day Blitz
Title: Next To You (Life #2)Author: Claudia BurgoaGenre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult
Him
…I need time. Time to heal those wings and learn to use them…
Was part of the letter Rebecca Trent, Daniel Brightmore’s fiancée and best friend left when she ran away. The person he trusted the most for the past decade disappeared without giving him a second glance. She taught him how to love, believe in family and that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Now he’s struggling between wiping any traces of her from his life and drowning his sorrows away with the help of his new best friends—Don Julio and Jack Daniels.
Her
Rebecca’s past suffocated her to the point of not wanting to continue, her lifeline and the only reason to live began to withdraw from her. She wished it had been her imagination, but heard it loud and clear: “If not, there’s always a divorce, nothing is forever.” This time it became a leave or die situation. Something has got to change—she had to change. Packing light and leaving a letter behind, she takes a journey that can help her find herself through the shards of her painful childhood.
As letters, memories and stories are exchanged, two once inseparable people reconcile what’s left of their relationship. Beyond the confines of everything they built together, they’re left with two lonely people searching for what it means to be whole. Will they find meaning under their bruised psyches or will their pasts get the better of them?
Born on the mystical day of October 30th in the not so mystical lands of Mexico City, Claudia grew up with a childhood that resembled a caffeine-injected soap opera. Seventeen years ago she ventured to the lands of her techie husband—a.k.a. the U.S.—with their offspring to start a new adventure.
She now lives in Colorado working as a CFO for a small IT company, managing her household filled with three confused dogs, said nerd husband, two daughters wrought with fandoms and a son who thinks he’s the boss of the house. To survive she works continually to find purpose for the voices flitting through her head, plus she consumes high quantities of chocolate to keep the last threads of sanity intact.
Connect with Claudia:
Twitter: @yuribeansWebsite: http://www.claudiayburgoa.com/Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/yuribeans/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ClaudiaYBurgoaGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7202946.Claudia_Y_Burgoa
Where Life Takes You (Life #1)
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June 26, 2014
Intimate Inspection Blog Tour
Publication Date:April 24, 2014Allyson Whitney has spent the past several days seeing to the myriad details of her client’s destination wedding. Yet another blissful beginning to someone else's love-filled life and a poignant reminder of what is no longer in hers. But Allyson hits a major delay on her trip home in the arms of a hot, sexy security agent named Reed Adler. A routine pass through airport security turns into an afternoon of exquisite ecstasy. One that might even change the course of her life. A sizzling romp designed for mature readers over 18 due to sexual content.
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“Reed,” she whispered as she pulled his face down towards her mouth, “please…” She couldn’t utter another word as his mouth claimed hers in a scorching, soul-drenching kiss that left no question of his need. She moaned against his mouth as their tongues danced, tasted and caressed. Her fingers dug into his back, flexing and kneading the muscles, urging and reassuring him of her need.
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June 25, 2014
Book Spotlight: BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel by Chelle Ramsey
I am sooo excited to have Chelle Ramsey returning to my blog!!!
Today we are spotlighting her latest book, BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel. I haven't read this one yet, but if it is anything like her last book, Is the Grass Really Greener? I know it's going to be awesome!
She is sharing an excerpt with us today so let's get started!
Excerpt:
“That’s what’s so special about you. Somehow you always see the best in everyone and you find a way to pull it out. Everyone doesn’t have that gift, Ivy.” Raymond lowered his lips to kiss hers.
She smiled as she danced in his arms enjoying the feel of his soft cool lips against her warm ones. As Olivia continued to sway in his arms she slightly parted her lips, allowing his tongue to enter her mouth. The warm rush flowing through her veins, and the slightly heady sense she experienced at the feel of his hands rubbing her back up and down was intoxicating.
Raymond’s mouth pulled away from hers and kissed the lower angle of her jawline. He squeezed her waist between his hands and then pulled away from her.
“What the hell am I gonna do with you, Ivy?” Raymond asked in frustration, walking away rubbing his hands over his low cut hair.
“Maybe I should go now.” Olivia walked to the living room table and picked up her keys and purse.
“Look, come on. I’m sorry. We’ve had a great evening. I don’t want it to end like this.”
“Well what am I supposed to do Ray? I told you where I stood before we decided to move forward in this relationship and you said you understood. You said you supported me. If you can’t do this, I completely understand and respect your decision. But I’m not going to play games. You know where I stand.”
“You’re right, I do know where you stand. But for how long?” Raymond was standing with his back against the wall, arms crossed over his chest, looking absolutely miserable. Olivia wished she could make things better for him, but this was where they both had to make their decisions.
“You know how long.”
“No, I don’t, Ivy. The only thing you said was that you made the decision to be celibate. You never said for how long.”
“And you didn’t question it, Ray. You simply told me, and I quote, ‘The only thing I was sure of after the divorce, was that I wanted to re-connect with you. You’re the one thing I am certain about, and if that
means I have to be celibate, too, then I support you. I just want you in my life, Ivy.’ Was that not what you told me, word for word?” Olivia asked with her keys in her hands and her purse clenched tightly underneath her arm.
“Yes it was.”
“So you’re backing out now?” Olivia could feel her heart sinking and her dreams walking out the door. But she knew he hadn’t made her any promises and she could understand if he chose not to stay around in that capacity in her life. She respected whatever decision he made.
“How long, Ivy?” he repeated.
“Until I’m married. And I know where you stand on that. You made yourself pretty clear.”
About the Book:
THE HOUSE OF BEJEWELED– the place all divas go in the ATL for the hottest hair styles and even hotter gossip.
OLIVIA – the owner of The House of BeJeweled hair and nail salon faces the challenge of inspiring the clientele while helping her team of talented stylists pick up the pieces of their broken lives. Paired with their constant drama, she must now fight to keep her heart protected from the one man who has always laid claim to it.
ANGEL – has put up with a lot from the man she loves. Is his latest betrayal the last straw or can love conquer all? Beware the rage of a woman scorned.
Stop by for a visit and get your hair cut or colored at BeJeweled, where the scissors are sharp, but the tongues are sharper.
BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel is available in both ebook and paperback on Amazon.
About the Author:
An avid reader since her primary years, Chelle Ramsey saw books as an escape mechanism. Excited by the worlds, and characters that could be created with a touch of the imagination, she began writing her own stories at the age of 12. The more enamored with storytelling she became, the more she wanted to create stories about the suffering, and hardships she saw others enduring, with one twist…her characters would rise above their adversities and limitations, but not always with traditional endings. This busy wife, and mother of three, exchanged her Girl Scout Leader pins for her creative writing pen, as she began to focus on publishing her novels. In her spare time, when she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading mystery novels, watching the NBA, remodeling their home with her husband, and spending time with him and their children. Having an MBA in Human Resource Management, she says she cannot wait for the day when writing becomes her full-time career. “If I can show my readers they are not alone, in dealing with their challenges, and that they can rise above their limitations, I have achieved my goal,” Ramsey says.
Contact Info: Website: www.cmichelleramsey.comFB: Author Chelle RamseyTwitter: @ChellesBooksPinterest: ChellesBooks
Today we are spotlighting her latest book, BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel. I haven't read this one yet, but if it is anything like her last book, Is the Grass Really Greener? I know it's going to be awesome!
She is sharing an excerpt with us today so let's get started!
Excerpt:
“That’s what’s so special about you. Somehow you always see the best in everyone and you find a way to pull it out. Everyone doesn’t have that gift, Ivy.” Raymond lowered his lips to kiss hers.
She smiled as she danced in his arms enjoying the feel of his soft cool lips against her warm ones. As Olivia continued to sway in his arms she slightly parted her lips, allowing his tongue to enter her mouth. The warm rush flowing through her veins, and the slightly heady sense she experienced at the feel of his hands rubbing her back up and down was intoxicating.
Raymond’s mouth pulled away from hers and kissed the lower angle of her jawline. He squeezed her waist between his hands and then pulled away from her.
“What the hell am I gonna do with you, Ivy?” Raymond asked in frustration, walking away rubbing his hands over his low cut hair.
“Maybe I should go now.” Olivia walked to the living room table and picked up her keys and purse.
“Look, come on. I’m sorry. We’ve had a great evening. I don’t want it to end like this.”
“Well what am I supposed to do Ray? I told you where I stood before we decided to move forward in this relationship and you said you understood. You said you supported me. If you can’t do this, I completely understand and respect your decision. But I’m not going to play games. You know where I stand.”
“You’re right, I do know where you stand. But for how long?” Raymond was standing with his back against the wall, arms crossed over his chest, looking absolutely miserable. Olivia wished she could make things better for him, but this was where they both had to make their decisions.
“You know how long.”
“No, I don’t, Ivy. The only thing you said was that you made the decision to be celibate. You never said for how long.”
“And you didn’t question it, Ray. You simply told me, and I quote, ‘The only thing I was sure of after the divorce, was that I wanted to re-connect with you. You’re the one thing I am certain about, and if that
means I have to be celibate, too, then I support you. I just want you in my life, Ivy.’ Was that not what you told me, word for word?” Olivia asked with her keys in her hands and her purse clenched tightly underneath her arm.
“Yes it was.”
“So you’re backing out now?” Olivia could feel her heart sinking and her dreams walking out the door. But she knew he hadn’t made her any promises and she could understand if he chose not to stay around in that capacity in her life. She respected whatever decision he made.
“How long, Ivy?” he repeated.
“Until I’m married. And I know where you stand on that. You made yourself pretty clear.”
About the Book:
THE HOUSE OF BEJEWELED– the place all divas go in the ATL for the hottest hair styles and even hotter gossip.
OLIVIA – the owner of The House of BeJeweled hair and nail salon faces the challenge of inspiring the clientele while helping her team of talented stylists pick up the pieces of their broken lives. Paired with their constant drama, she must now fight to keep her heart protected from the one man who has always laid claim to it.
ANGEL – has put up with a lot from the man she loves. Is his latest betrayal the last straw or can love conquer all? Beware the rage of a woman scorned.
Stop by for a visit and get your hair cut or colored at BeJeweled, where the scissors are sharp, but the tongues are sharper.
BeJeweled: The Flight of an Angel is available in both ebook and paperback on Amazon.
About the Author:
An avid reader since her primary years, Chelle Ramsey saw books as an escape mechanism. Excited by the worlds, and characters that could be created with a touch of the imagination, she began writing her own stories at the age of 12. The more enamored with storytelling she became, the more she wanted to create stories about the suffering, and hardships she saw others enduring, with one twist…her characters would rise above their adversities and limitations, but not always with traditional endings. This busy wife, and mother of three, exchanged her Girl Scout Leader pins for her creative writing pen, as she began to focus on publishing her novels. In her spare time, when she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading mystery novels, watching the NBA, remodeling their home with her husband, and spending time with him and their children. Having an MBA in Human Resource Management, she says she cannot wait for the day when writing becomes her full-time career. “If I can show my readers they are not alone, in dealing with their challenges, and that they can rise above their limitations, I have achieved my goal,” Ramsey says.
Contact Info: Website: www.cmichelleramsey.comFB: Author Chelle RamseyTwitter: @ChellesBooksPinterest: ChellesBooks
June 23, 2014
Book Spotlight: Mirrored by Dalia Florea
Welcome to another book spotlight!
Today we are featuring Dalia Florea and her debut novel Mirrored!
I haven't had the pleasure to read it yet, but it is definitely on my tbr pile! I've seen some great reviews! And I love the cover!
Dalia has been kind enough to share an excerpt with us today!
Excerpt:
From the back he stood very tall, 6’4” I guessed, and although he was wearing black slacks and a burgundy polo shirt, I could still see that his body was in great shape; athletic and toned. I couldn’t help from zeroing in on his firm butt. He walked back around to the other side of his desk and turned to face me and I suddenly became breathless. He was the most beautiful man that I’d ever laid eyes on. I know that men were not meant to be beautiful, but he was more than handsome. Thick, dark shiny hair, deep olive complexion, hazel eyes…and those lips, I could almost taste them. His eyes met mine and I felt my heart race. He motioned for me to come in and have a seat. I stood paralyzed for a few seconds. I remember reading about this kind of attraction in romance novels, but never believed the hype. I pulled myself together, hoping that he hadn’t notice my flushed face. I sat down in one of the chairs in front of his desk. He hung up the telephone, stood up from his chair and reached over to shake my hand. “As you might have already guessed, I’m Detective Andre Moore, but please, call me Andre.” I blushed as I lifted my hand to touch his. For a moment words got stuck in my mouth. I cleared my throat. “I’m Nicole Watkins, nice to meet you.” I reluctantly released his hand. “Can I get you something to drink, Ms. Watkins
About the Book:
The last thing Nicole expected to encounterMirrored is available on amazon!
About the Author:
Dalia grew up in Queens, New York and now makes her home in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. She has earned a degree in Psychology and a degree in Nursing. She is an avid reader who enjoys writing fiction stories with a mixture of mystery and romance. When not writing, she enjoys attending smooth jazz concerts, visiting wineries a
Keep up with Dalia!
www.daliafloreabooks.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dalia-Florea-Author
https://twitter.com/DaliaFlorea
I hope you enjoyed having Dalia on her!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
Today we are featuring Dalia Florea and her debut novel Mirrored!
I haven't had the pleasure to read it yet, but it is definitely on my tbr pile! I've seen some great reviews! And I love the cover!
Dalia has been kind enough to share an excerpt with us today!
Excerpt:
From the back he stood very tall, 6’4” I guessed, and although he was wearing black slacks and a burgundy polo shirt, I could still see that his body was in great shape; athletic and toned. I couldn’t help from zeroing in on his firm butt. He walked back around to the other side of his desk and turned to face me and I suddenly became breathless. He was the most beautiful man that I’d ever laid eyes on. I know that men were not meant to be beautiful, but he was more than handsome. Thick, dark shiny hair, deep olive complexion, hazel eyes…and those lips, I could almost taste them. His eyes met mine and I felt my heart race. He motioned for me to come in and have a seat. I stood paralyzed for a few seconds. I remember reading about this kind of attraction in romance novels, but never believed the hype. I pulled myself together, hoping that he hadn’t notice my flushed face. I sat down in one of the chairs in front of his desk. He hung up the telephone, stood up from his chair and reached over to shake my hand. “As you might have already guessed, I’m Detective Andre Moore, but please, call me Andre.” I blushed as I lifted my hand to touch his. For a moment words got stuck in my mouth. I cleared my throat. “I’m Nicole Watkins, nice to meet you.” I reluctantly released his hand. “Can I get you something to drink, Ms. Watkins
About the Book:
The last thing Nicole expected to encounterMirrored is available on amazon!
About the Author:
Dalia grew up in Queens, New York and now makes her home in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. She has earned a degree in Psychology and a degree in Nursing. She is an avid reader who enjoys writing fiction stories with a mixture of mystery and romance. When not writing, she enjoys attending smooth jazz concerts, visiting wineries a
Keep up with Dalia!
www.daliafloreabooks.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dalia-Florea-Author
https://twitter.com/DaliaFlorea
I hope you enjoyed having Dalia on her!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
Lovefools Cover Reveal
Author: Avery HaleTitle: Lovefools, (Fools in Love Series, Book 1)Genre: A New Adult Contemporary Romance Event Organized by: Drue's Random Chatter
We are all fools in love. Twenty-two year old Phinegan Swift is no exception to that rule. In fact, she’s been accused of being a certifiable lovefool. But she’s proud to wear her heart on her sleeve and risk it all for love.
That is, until her high-powered lawyer boyfriend betrays her, breaks her heart, and causes her to question everything she ever believed in. Devastated by his betrayal, Phin escapes to Costa Rica for a week with her best gal pal, hoping to give her heart a chance to heal.
Dez—a foul-mouthed, man-eating sex-pot—makes it her mission to distract Phin from her breakup woes with a healthy dose of sun, fun,…and Costa Rican man-candy.
But the only man who catches Phin’s eye is a handsome and mysterious stranger she meets at the airport.Byron is a guy whose angle Phin just can't figure out. All she knows is that he’s a thief... First, he tries to steal her luggage. Then, he tries to steals her massage. Finally, he tries to steal her heart.
But Byron has his own secrets—the real reason he’s in Costa Rica being one of them. When Phin uncovers his duplicity, she is faced with yet another heartbreak. Things take a dramatic turn when a ghost from Phin’s past resurfaces to win her back...or so he claims.Will Phin learn to believe in love again…or will love play her like a fool?
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“Take it from me—love is a bitch. The biggest bitch you’ll ever meet. So it’s best to stay out of her way.” - Dez, Lovefools by Avery Hale
Avery Hale is a small town girl who lives in the big city of Chicago. She holds down a day job and spends the rest of her time cooking, laughing, yoga-ing…and, of course, indulging in her ridiculous obsession with love stories! She writes Romance and YA Paranormal (under the pen name Jane Lively.)
Connect with Avery:Facebook Profile Page: https://www.facebook.com/avery.hale.77Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Avery-Hale/122657264571335Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7236385.Avery_Hale
June 20, 2014
Just One Kiss Release Date/ Summer Lovin' Blog Tour
What better way to kick off a blog hop than with a book release!Guess what day it is!!!
That's right!
It's release day for Just One Kiss and I'm so excited!!! It is live and now available on amazon!
There's nothing like that first kiss, is there? Especially a good...no great, spectacular, knock-you-off-your-feet first kiss!
I believe this is what happens when RJ first takes it upon himself to walk across a crowded bar and kiss Cassandra. That kiss ends up taking them both down a path that neither ever saw coming!
Just One Kiss has been waiting to make its appearance for about two years now. That's when I completed the first draft. And now it's finally here!
Cassandra is a hard worker and is finally taking the opportunity to take a break. RJ becomes a welcomed distraction. However, he has a big secret. RJ is a character I love because in the beginning he may seem kind of like a bad guy. You'll want to dislike him, I will go ahead and tell you that now. But as time goes on, you will grow to like him; and eventually you will root for him!
You will also see the return of some familiar faces! Lila and Zach from After the Storm, Spencer and Miranda from Taking Chances and Henry and Samantha from Always You.
A character who I'd like to call an "honorable mention", because he is not actually seen in this book, is Andrew McAllister. Drew was briefly mentioned in passing in After the Storm as well, but he will make his first appearance in the next book Perfection.
Speaking of Perfection, you will be introduced to its male lead in Just One Kiss, Cassius McAllister, Cassandra's cousin/favorite relative. You will say he needs to mind his own business or he needs a woman! LOL well as you know family can sometimes get in your business whether you like it or not and these two look out for each other through thick and thin.
Perfection comes out November 28th, but you can check out an excerpt at the end of Just One Kiss! Drew's story, Love After War will be released February 13, 2015. So mark your calendars!
A few announcements! In honor of my release day, I Heart Books is helping me with a release day blitz which includes a contest! There are plenty of goodies so make sure you enter to win!
Also, in honor of their book anniversaries, my debut novel Dream Lover and third book Always You are on sale for $.99!! So pick those up as well please and thank you!
Well, all I'm signing off now! Oh! P.s. Starting tomorrow I will be doing Facebook page takeovers! Make sure to follow me on Facebook or check my calendar of events to see which pages I will be taking over!P.s.s. (Lol) This blog post is part of the Summer Lovin' Blog Hop hosted by Hops with Heart! So make sure you check out all of the great authors/bloggers participating! They are also having a grand prize giveaway!!!
I hope you all enjoy Just One Kiss!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
June 18, 2014
Book Spotlight: Finding Forever by Christina Jones
Hi all!
Joining us today for another book spotlight in Christina Jones. She is sharing with us her newly released book Finding Forever.
I have had to the pleasure of reading this book and let me tell you, it is ah-may-zing!!! :-D I will be posting a review very soon!
Today she is sharing an awesome excerpt from the book. Let's check it out!
Excerpt:
“Hey… you know what else your dad told me?”I turned to him as I fished my keys out of my purse. “What’s that?”“He said you were a dancer.”“Oh, jeez,” I said, bursting into laughter. “I did a few years of ballet when I was a little, and to this day, he swears I could have been Misty Copeland. Avery, I was terrible at ballet then, and I’m terrible at dancing now.”“Terrible?”I nodded my head. “Yes, terrible. I mean, I can keep the beat, but that’s about it. And I can grind with the best of them, Des taught me when we were back in college so I wouldn’t totally embarrass her at the club.”“I’ll be the judge of that. Next date, I’m taking you somewhere we can dance.”“Ok, but I warned you….”“Duly noted.” Avery placed my paper-wrapped canvas in the decorative chair beside the door as he watched me unlock it, then turn back to him. He was leaning against the door, giving me a smirk that was somehow sexier than his full smile.“Why are you looking at me like that?”He shrugged. “No real reason. Thinking about one more thing your dad told me.”“Okay… what?” I asked, cocking my head to the side.Avery pushed away from the door, and stepped towards me, prompting me to take a step back. “He said you were ticklish. Like… really, really ticklish… but only in one very particular spot.” He gave me a wicked grin as he came forward another step, and I lifted a finger in warning as I took one more — the last one I could— back.“Don’t you dare, Avery. I hated getting tickled, and I’ve outgrown it anyway.” I pressed my back against the door as he closed the last distance between us. I really had outgrown it, but I didn’t want him trying it anyway... just in case.“Then why,” he said, placing his hands at the exact spot on my waist, “Are you so scared?”“I’m not.” It came out in an unintended whisper, because I couldn’t pull in a deep enough breath to speak aloud. He was soclose, and it was as if my body recognized him, and was trying to tell me, this is the guy who made us feel so damned good. “Mmhmm. Relax. I’m not about to tickle you after you said you hated it.” He didn’t move his hands away from my waist, instead pulling my lower body closer to his. “Besides,” he said, with his mouth so close to my ear I felt the brush of his lips. “Don’t you think I’d know if you were ticklish? I’ve already touched you everywhere, Tori. Remember?”I was too stunned to respond, and I didn’t have a chance anyway, because the next thing I knew, his lips were against mine, and my entire body relaxed in relief, as if I had been waiting on him to do this all night. Had I been waiting on him to do this all night? He teased my lips apart with his tongue, then eased it inside to thrust against mine as I dropped my purse and lifted my hands to the back of his head. I returned his kisses with fervent, frantic ones of my own as he lowered his hands to cup my behind and pull me closer to the eager erection struggling behind the zipper of his jeans. Completely defying everything I’d established about a relationship of any kind with Avery, I was ready to invite him inside. The Maldives were three months too long ago, and his mouth was way too skilled for a silly thing like common sense to prevail.
About the Book:
After her latest ill-fated attempt to find a forever relationship of her own, Tori Kennedy is content with connecting the dots for others, bringing them together in pursuit of lifetime love. Fresh off of the demise of her marriage, she decides to take advantage of an opportunity to do something a little — okay, a lot — crazy, and heavily fueled by an overload of emotions.
Thinking that her impulsive decision and its disastrous results are behind her, Tori moves forward with her pursuit of a happily single existence, until her best friend contacts her with a request that places a constant reminder in her life : Avery.Avery Anderson is the epitome of “the kind of guy your momma warned you about.” Handsome, successful, charming… and not at all interested in being roped into anything that resembles love. Tori ending up in his bed doesn’t surprise him at all — it’s just what he does— but his feelings afterwards? That’s another story. An ultimatum placed on him by his little sister puts him back in arm’s reach of the pretty matchmaker that he can’t get off of his mind, but she’s not taking the bait this time.Tori just wants to be rid of him so that she can move on with her life, and it’s not Avery’s style to chase someone who doesn’t want to be caught. When both parties are content to let the spark flicker out, can love — or something like that— still lead the way to forever?
About the Author:
Christina Jones is a wife, mother, student, graphic designer, and new author who calls Arkansas home. She enjoys writing (and reading!)African American fiction and romance. She is the author of Love and Other Things, Strictly Professional, and The Trouble With Love, Unfinished Business, (the sequel to Strictly Professional) and Finding Forever.
Joining us today for another book spotlight in Christina Jones. She is sharing with us her newly released book Finding Forever.
I have had to the pleasure of reading this book and let me tell you, it is ah-may-zing!!! :-D I will be posting a review very soon!
Today she is sharing an awesome excerpt from the book. Let's check it out!
Excerpt:
“Hey… you know what else your dad told me?”I turned to him as I fished my keys out of my purse. “What’s that?”“He said you were a dancer.”“Oh, jeez,” I said, bursting into laughter. “I did a few years of ballet when I was a little, and to this day, he swears I could have been Misty Copeland. Avery, I was terrible at ballet then, and I’m terrible at dancing now.”“Terrible?”I nodded my head. “Yes, terrible. I mean, I can keep the beat, but that’s about it. And I can grind with the best of them, Des taught me when we were back in college so I wouldn’t totally embarrass her at the club.”“I’ll be the judge of that. Next date, I’m taking you somewhere we can dance.”“Ok, but I warned you….”“Duly noted.” Avery placed my paper-wrapped canvas in the decorative chair beside the door as he watched me unlock it, then turn back to him. He was leaning against the door, giving me a smirk that was somehow sexier than his full smile.“Why are you looking at me like that?”He shrugged. “No real reason. Thinking about one more thing your dad told me.”“Okay… what?” I asked, cocking my head to the side.Avery pushed away from the door, and stepped towards me, prompting me to take a step back. “He said you were ticklish. Like… really, really ticklish… but only in one very particular spot.” He gave me a wicked grin as he came forward another step, and I lifted a finger in warning as I took one more — the last one I could— back.“Don’t you dare, Avery. I hated getting tickled, and I’ve outgrown it anyway.” I pressed my back against the door as he closed the last distance between us. I really had outgrown it, but I didn’t want him trying it anyway... just in case.“Then why,” he said, placing his hands at the exact spot on my waist, “Are you so scared?”“I’m not.” It came out in an unintended whisper, because I couldn’t pull in a deep enough breath to speak aloud. He was soclose, and it was as if my body recognized him, and was trying to tell me, this is the guy who made us feel so damned good. “Mmhmm. Relax. I’m not about to tickle you after you said you hated it.” He didn’t move his hands away from my waist, instead pulling my lower body closer to his. “Besides,” he said, with his mouth so close to my ear I felt the brush of his lips. “Don’t you think I’d know if you were ticklish? I’ve already touched you everywhere, Tori. Remember?”I was too stunned to respond, and I didn’t have a chance anyway, because the next thing I knew, his lips were against mine, and my entire body relaxed in relief, as if I had been waiting on him to do this all night. Had I been waiting on him to do this all night? He teased my lips apart with his tongue, then eased it inside to thrust against mine as I dropped my purse and lifted my hands to the back of his head. I returned his kisses with fervent, frantic ones of my own as he lowered his hands to cup my behind and pull me closer to the eager erection struggling behind the zipper of his jeans. Completely defying everything I’d established about a relationship of any kind with Avery, I was ready to invite him inside. The Maldives were three months too long ago, and his mouth was way too skilled for a silly thing like common sense to prevail.
About the Book:
After her latest ill-fated attempt to find a forever relationship of her own, Tori Kennedy is content with connecting the dots for others, bringing them together in pursuit of lifetime love. Fresh off of the demise of her marriage, she decides to take advantage of an opportunity to do something a little — okay, a lot — crazy, and heavily fueled by an overload of emotions.
Thinking that her impulsive decision and its disastrous results are behind her, Tori moves forward with her pursuit of a happily single existence, until her best friend contacts her with a request that places a constant reminder in her life : Avery.Avery Anderson is the epitome of “the kind of guy your momma warned you about.” Handsome, successful, charming… and not at all interested in being roped into anything that resembles love. Tori ending up in his bed doesn’t surprise him at all — it’s just what he does— but his feelings afterwards? That’s another story. An ultimatum placed on him by his little sister puts him back in arm’s reach of the pretty matchmaker that he can’t get off of his mind, but she’s not taking the bait this time.Tori just wants to be rid of him so that she can move on with her life, and it’s not Avery’s style to chase someone who doesn’t want to be caught. When both parties are content to let the spark flicker out, can love — or something like that— still lead the way to forever?
About the Author:
Christina Jones is a wife, mother, student, graphic designer, and new author who calls Arkansas home. She enjoys writing (and reading!)African American fiction and romance. She is the author of Love and Other Things, Strictly Professional, and The Trouble With Love, Unfinished Business, (the sequel to Strictly Professional) and Finding Forever.
June 17, 2014
Book Spotlight: Her Perfect Candidate by Candace Shaw
Hey all!
Welcome back for another book spotlight this week! So far we've had Christy Pastore with her debut novel, Fifteen Weekend; and Sharon C. Cooper with her Harlequin Kimani debut novel, Legal Seduction.
Joining us today, with another Harlequin Kimani debut novel, is Candace Shaw!
Congrats Candace on your debut with Harlequin Kimani!
She will be sharing an excerpt from her book, Her Perfect Candidate, the first in her Chasing Love Series!
Let's take a look...
Excerpt:
When Steven saw Megan looking up at him from the bottom of the staircase, he was captivated. He thought the dress she’d worn when he met her was sexy, but there she stood in jeans even sexier, and she wasn’t even trying.“Wow, you look great,” he said, reaching out his hand to her to lead her back upstairs. “Our table is up here. I was told it’s your favorite.”Once seated, the waiter took their drink and lunch order. Thirty minutes later, they were eating shrimp po’ boys and fries and laughing at all of the blind dates Megan had been on lately.“So let me get this straight,” Steven said, amused, “This dude was on a date with you trying to sell you a time-share?” He laughed again, taking a sip of his tea. “Did you buy one?”“No, I declined. Then he tried to tell me about some other get-rich-quick scheme. I have tons of stories.”“Why do your family and friends keep setting you up? You’re breathtaking. I would assume men ask you out all of the time.”She lowered her head and tried to stifle a smile when he mentioned she was breathtaking. He didn’t want to embarrass her. He was merely speaking the truth. She twirled a French fry around in the ketchup before looking back up and answering him.“They do, but I always cancel at the last minute or find some reason not to go on a second date. My girlfriends say I’m just being picky so they set me up with guys that they think would be perfect for me.”“So how many dates are we going to go on before you decide to dump me, too?” he asked jokingly.“This isn’t a date. We’re supposed to be discussing decorating your future home. You haven’t even looked at my portfolio yet.” She reached into her oversize leather tote bag and pulled out her tablet and slid it across the table to him.“To be honest, I’m having such a great time that I forgot this was supposed to be business luncheon. My meetings are usually with old men discussing politics, investments and golf. Not with an adorable woman cracking me up with her blind-date history.”“Trust me they weren’t that funny to be on, that’s for sure. I’ve asked my friends both politely and rudely to stop.”“Why do they keep setting you up? Did something happen in a past relationship?” he asked, thinking about what Shawn read earlier.“Ever since my last long-term relationship ended, they think I’m lonely for a man because all I do is work. But what they fail to realize is that I’m happy being single. I enjoy my freedom. I was with my ex for almost four years and my world was centered on him. I helped him start his medical practice right after I started my interior-decorating business with Jade. I began to lose sight of my dreams and ambitions that he wasn’t even being supportive of in the first place. After I found out he was cheating with a nurse in his office, I dumped him and focused on me and building my business. I’m not lonely, but no one seems to understand except me.”“They sound like my brother and campaign manager. Just earlier today, they were telling me to settle down with one person. They think that would somehow improve my image and give me a better shot of winning the nomination for my father’s seat.”“Well, you are a self-proclaimed playboy,” she said, shrugging her shoulders and rolling her eyes away from his with a grin.He chuckled at her sarcasm. “The media says that. Truth is, I’ve been married before—didn’t work out. Like you, I enjoy my single life. No strings. No attachments. No hearts to break.”“I wish I could just tell my family and friends I have a boyfriend so they can stop harassing me.” She threw the cloth napkin from her lap into her plate and sat back in her seat.Steven studied her angelic face, which at the moment appeared disturbed. He knew what she was going through. But now that he’d had met Megan, he wanted to get to know her better. Even though, it seemed as if she wanted to be single and free. Heck, so did he, but he knew he needed to settle down his dating habits and clean up his image if he wanted to win the nomination. Most of the potential candidates for his father’s seat were either engaged or married with families, summer homes and of course a beloved dog. He didn’t even have a dog.As he watched Megan, he saw the epitome of what he wanted in a woman. Graceful, refined, sexy without having to try, successful and independent. He was ready to learn about her other qualities, as well.“You know Megan, you could just tell them you’re dating me.”“But that would be a lie,” she answered, shaking her head.“It wouldn’t have to be.”
About the Book:
Co-owner of an up-and-coming interior-decorating firm, Megan Chase loves being a single woman on the fast track to success. But everything changes when a flat tire brings Georgia senator Steven Monroe into her life. The sinfully sexy politician needs the right woman to clean up his image. And with Megan’s fine eye for detail, she just may be the woman for the job.Steven’s reputation as a player could cost him his chance at a U.S. senate seat. But when the cameras catch him and Megan in a kiss that’s all too real, it’s not only his future candidacy in jeopardy. As the lines between politics and desire begin to blur, how much will he risk to transform their passionate pretense into a landslide for love.
Her Perfect Candidate can be purchased here:
All Romance eBooksAmazonBarnes and NobleBooks a MillionsHarlequiniBooksKobo
About the Author:
Candace Shaw was born and raised under the sunny skies of northwest Florida and knew she wanted to become a writer after reading Little Women in fourth grade. Once graduating from the University of West Florida with a degree in elementary education, Candace began teaching and put her dream of becoming a writer on hold until one summer vacation she started writing again and hasn’t stopped.When Candace is not writing or researching for a book, she’s reading, shopping, learning how to cook a new dish or spending time with her loving husband and their loyal, overprotective Weimaraner, Ali. Candace is currently working on her next fun, flirty and sexy romance novel.Contact Candace:
WebsiteTwitterFacebook
Thank you so much Candace for sharing your book with us today! Joining us tomorrow will be another good friend of mine, Christina Jones. She will be sharing her recently released book Finding Forever!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
Welcome back for another book spotlight this week! So far we've had Christy Pastore with her debut novel, Fifteen Weekend; and Sharon C. Cooper with her Harlequin Kimani debut novel, Legal Seduction.
Joining us today, with another Harlequin Kimani debut novel, is Candace Shaw!
Congrats Candace on your debut with Harlequin Kimani!
She will be sharing an excerpt from her book, Her Perfect Candidate, the first in her Chasing Love Series!
Let's take a look...
Excerpt:
When Steven saw Megan looking up at him from the bottom of the staircase, he was captivated. He thought the dress she’d worn when he met her was sexy, but there she stood in jeans even sexier, and she wasn’t even trying.“Wow, you look great,” he said, reaching out his hand to her to lead her back upstairs. “Our table is up here. I was told it’s your favorite.”Once seated, the waiter took their drink and lunch order. Thirty minutes later, they were eating shrimp po’ boys and fries and laughing at all of the blind dates Megan had been on lately.“So let me get this straight,” Steven said, amused, “This dude was on a date with you trying to sell you a time-share?” He laughed again, taking a sip of his tea. “Did you buy one?”“No, I declined. Then he tried to tell me about some other get-rich-quick scheme. I have tons of stories.”“Why do your family and friends keep setting you up? You’re breathtaking. I would assume men ask you out all of the time.”She lowered her head and tried to stifle a smile when he mentioned she was breathtaking. He didn’t want to embarrass her. He was merely speaking the truth. She twirled a French fry around in the ketchup before looking back up and answering him.“They do, but I always cancel at the last minute or find some reason not to go on a second date. My girlfriends say I’m just being picky so they set me up with guys that they think would be perfect for me.”“So how many dates are we going to go on before you decide to dump me, too?” he asked jokingly.“This isn’t a date. We’re supposed to be discussing decorating your future home. You haven’t even looked at my portfolio yet.” She reached into her oversize leather tote bag and pulled out her tablet and slid it across the table to him.“To be honest, I’m having such a great time that I forgot this was supposed to be business luncheon. My meetings are usually with old men discussing politics, investments and golf. Not with an adorable woman cracking me up with her blind-date history.”“Trust me they weren’t that funny to be on, that’s for sure. I’ve asked my friends both politely and rudely to stop.”“Why do they keep setting you up? Did something happen in a past relationship?” he asked, thinking about what Shawn read earlier.“Ever since my last long-term relationship ended, they think I’m lonely for a man because all I do is work. But what they fail to realize is that I’m happy being single. I enjoy my freedom. I was with my ex for almost four years and my world was centered on him. I helped him start his medical practice right after I started my interior-decorating business with Jade. I began to lose sight of my dreams and ambitions that he wasn’t even being supportive of in the first place. After I found out he was cheating with a nurse in his office, I dumped him and focused on me and building my business. I’m not lonely, but no one seems to understand except me.”“They sound like my brother and campaign manager. Just earlier today, they were telling me to settle down with one person. They think that would somehow improve my image and give me a better shot of winning the nomination for my father’s seat.”“Well, you are a self-proclaimed playboy,” she said, shrugging her shoulders and rolling her eyes away from his with a grin.He chuckled at her sarcasm. “The media says that. Truth is, I’ve been married before—didn’t work out. Like you, I enjoy my single life. No strings. No attachments. No hearts to break.”“I wish I could just tell my family and friends I have a boyfriend so they can stop harassing me.” She threw the cloth napkin from her lap into her plate and sat back in her seat.Steven studied her angelic face, which at the moment appeared disturbed. He knew what she was going through. But now that he’d had met Megan, he wanted to get to know her better. Even though, it seemed as if she wanted to be single and free. Heck, so did he, but he knew he needed to settle down his dating habits and clean up his image if he wanted to win the nomination. Most of the potential candidates for his father’s seat were either engaged or married with families, summer homes and of course a beloved dog. He didn’t even have a dog.As he watched Megan, he saw the epitome of what he wanted in a woman. Graceful, refined, sexy without having to try, successful and independent. He was ready to learn about her other qualities, as well.“You know Megan, you could just tell them you’re dating me.”“But that would be a lie,” she answered, shaking her head.“It wouldn’t have to be.”
About the Book:
Co-owner of an up-and-coming interior-decorating firm, Megan Chase loves being a single woman on the fast track to success. But everything changes when a flat tire brings Georgia senator Steven Monroe into her life. The sinfully sexy politician needs the right woman to clean up his image. And with Megan’s fine eye for detail, she just may be the woman for the job.Steven’s reputation as a player could cost him his chance at a U.S. senate seat. But when the cameras catch him and Megan in a kiss that’s all too real, it’s not only his future candidacy in jeopardy. As the lines between politics and desire begin to blur, how much will he risk to transform their passionate pretense into a landslide for love.
Her Perfect Candidate can be purchased here:
All Romance eBooksAmazonBarnes and NobleBooks a MillionsHarlequiniBooksKobo
About the Author:
Candace Shaw was born and raised under the sunny skies of northwest Florida and knew she wanted to become a writer after reading Little Women in fourth grade. Once graduating from the University of West Florida with a degree in elementary education, Candace began teaching and put her dream of becoming a writer on hold until one summer vacation she started writing again and hasn’t stopped.When Candace is not writing or researching for a book, she’s reading, shopping, learning how to cook a new dish or spending time with her loving husband and their loyal, overprotective Weimaraner, Ali. Candace is currently working on her next fun, flirty and sexy romance novel.Contact Candace:
WebsiteTwitterFacebook
Thank you so much Candace for sharing your book with us today! Joining us tomorrow will be another good friend of mine, Christina Jones. She will be sharing her recently released book Finding Forever!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
