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January 21, 2016
Cover Reveal: Fast Love by Zoe Adams (@thePrintSays) #romance
FAST LOVE by Zoe AdamsThe Billionaires Club Series #3Limitless PublishingRelease Date: February 2, 2016Cover Designer: Wicked by Design= = SYNOPSIS = = Indiana Bernstein lives life in the fast lane…
Even when her famous father died in a racecar crash when she was fifteen, Indiana still dreamt of becoming a driver herself—but the terms of her father’s will required she finished college before claiming her inheritance. Putting her love of speed to good use, Indiana finished college by eighteen and pursued her goals…which also included superstar driver Richard Sand.
Richard Sand’s career meant everything to him…
A favorite of the fans and surrounded by beautiful women, Richard knew any hint of involvement with an underage girl would ruin him, and he was determined to stay away from fifteen year old Indiana, despite her obvious interest. But when she turned eighteen, there was no longer any reason to deny their attraction.
Their relationship is shattered when Richard’s past catches up to him…
When Richard receives devastating news, it appears there is no chance of a happily-ever-after with Indiana, who kicks her dedication to the racing circuit into high gear and tries to outrun her pain.
Then Indiana’s own career takes a turn for the worse, and she must learn whether there’s a future for her anywhere other than in the cockpit of a racecar.
Can Indiana find a way back to Richard and be the supportive woman he needs?
The road ahead is far from easy…but the victory is sweet if you’re bold enough to take the risk on a fast man and a fast love.
= = THE BILLIONAIRES CLUB SERIES = = Rich Love, Book #1: http://amzn.to/1OEdHvnClose Love, Book #2: http://amzn.to/1V6oe6c
= = ZOE ADAMS = =
Zoe Adams currently resides in Hawaii. She was born to a big family from the center of North America. A family store gave a lot of human interaction and work experience from a very young age.Her mother gave a love for books, paper, pens, and any other creative mediums. Her father instilled work ethic for making, repairing, or polishing things until they shine. There was a lot of competition in the large family and she learned how to tell a good story with few words.
Some days she can be found at the beach or kayaking with her husband and partner of twelve years. They have no children but are perfectly content to spoil a dog.
Limitless Publishing: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/zoe-adams/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoethewriter
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thePrintsaysWebsite: http://zoethewriter.com/Amazon: http://amzn.to/1HPXNuN
Email: contact@zoethewriter.com
Cover Reveal: Nine Lives by Erin Lee (@CrazyLikeMe2015) #thriller
NINE LIVES by Erin LeeStandalone NovelPublisher: Limitless PublishingCover Designer: Wicked by Design|| SYNOPSIS ||Three teenage sisters didn’t mean to destroy their family…Sisters Laina, Faith, and Sadie Nelson know they are to blame. There was no way to predict how their lives would shatter with just a few lies—but they did, and now they fear the pieces are too many to pick up.
Had their parents let them leave, their father wouldn’t be behind bars…
The girls just wanted to escape from their hyper-strict home and start lives of their own. If he’d just allowed them to spread their wings, their father wouldn’t be serving thirty years for a crime he didn’t commit.
Sometimes you have to be creative to get your way, but creativity’s not always what it’s cracked up to be…
With the lives of nine siblings hanging in the balance, what will it take for the girls to admit their deceit and recant their tales of abuse? And if they do, will there be any room for forgiveness?
Family and friends are left to question everything they know about the legal system, social services, marriage, and family.
Can anyone really be trusted?Can a family heal in the wake of false allegations, broken promises, and betrayal?Or is it too late…
|| MEET THE AUTHOR ||
Erin Lee is freelance writer and therapist from Southern, NH. Lee’s work has appeared in journals and magazines since 1995. She’s received numerous awards from the New England Press Association for her work as a journalist. “Wave to Papa” is her second novel. Currently, Lee is publishing “Crazy Like Me” with Savant Books and Publications, LLC, to be released in summer 2015. She has a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and works with children and families in crisis.More of her work can be seen at www.authorerinlee.com.
LIMITLESS PUBLISHING: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/erin-lee/GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13994843.Erin_LeeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gonecrazytalksoonTWITTER: https://twitter.com/CrazyLikeMe2015
The New Author's Guide to Book Releases #writing #writingtips
Publishing can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. Between writing, editing, marketing and all of the fun stuff in between, figuring out where you need to start is tough!
The Newbie's Guide to Publishing
is an on-going blog series in which authors share their knowledge of the process.
After spending some time explaining the basics of release day festivities to friends, I thought now would be a good time to share those explanations and tips on everything from blitzes to swag. You'll hear these terms a lot, and will utilize them yourself as you go along. Below you'll find a little explanation of each, as well as associated hints and tips you might find useful.
Cover Reveal – A day in which you share your shiny new cover with the world. Like blitzes and tours, these are a great time to get bloggers involved, as they can increase your reach and the visibility of your book. If your book is available for pre-order, including the pre-order links during cover reveals can be really helpful in boosting sales. That said, if you won't have pre-order links available until a few days before release, you should probably consider going ahead and scheduling your cover reveal so you don't run the risk of oversaturating bloggers with your tours really close to release day.
Blitz – A preset day (or days) in which bloggers post about your book or sale. The most common of these are the release day blitz and the sale blitz. During a release blitz, bloggers will share your newly released book. During a sale blitz, bloggers share your book sale with their readers. You can set these up yourself, or use a service.
Blog Tour – A virtual book tour, in which bloggers share your book with their readers. Blog tours frequently include author interviews, excerpts, teasers, guest posts from the author, reviews of your book, and giveaways. As with blitzes, you can set these services up through a promotion/host company.
Review Tour – Similar to the blog tour, except used primarily for bloggers to review your novel. Reviewers receive an ARC (advanced reader copy) in exchange for an honest review. Some authors request that reviews be posted to Amazon and Goodreads as well as the blogger's website. These can be set up with a promotion/host company.
Pro-tip on Blitzes/Tours/Reveals: Using an established host will heighten your reach, and take some of the work load off of your shoulders. Hosts will do everything from gathering participants to creating forms and formatted posts to designing the media kit to organizing the schedule. They are invaluable to you as an author. Using more than one can help widen your reach, though you might want to space them out a little instead of running tours concurrently.
Media Kit – A media kit is a document that contains pertinent information that can be used to highlight your work. These kits include things such as the cover, book blurb, purchase and Goodread links, teasers/excerpts, author photo and bio (with social media links), guest posts, etc. These differ from the traditional media kit in that these don't go out to the media, but rather to bloggers and reviewers to help them craft promo and blog tour posts.
Pro-Tip on Media Kits: Keeping a media kit on hand and updated for each of your novels can save you a lot of time and effort. You will reuse these often during the course of your career, and don't want to have to spend a lot of time redoing them each and every time you need it. For a standard media kit, include the cover, book blurb, purchase and Goodreads links, author photo and bio (with social media links), and a brief teaser and/or teaser images.
Giveaways – These are exactly what they sound like…you give away prizes. Giveaways are also invaluable. They draw in participants, putting your name and books in front of others. Need help with the giveaway? Ask fellow authors if they are willing to donate a prize in exchange for the exposure. If you use a tool like Rafflecopter to organize your giveaway, you can add options such as requiring entrants to follow other authors on Twitter or visit them on Facebook. Smaller giveaways work well for cover reveals and blitzes, larger giveaways for blog tours and multi-author events. You may also want to utilize the Goodreads Giveaway option prior to or at the time of your book release. Just remember: Goodreads requires that you give away print copies, not ebooks!
Pro-Tip on Giveaways: Don't give away ebook copies of the novel you're releasing. You run the risk of stunting your sales if you do, as readers may wait to see if they won instead of buying a copy. Give away a limited number of autographed print copies during a giveaway (if you opt to give away any), or opt for things like swag, other ebooks, gift cards, or items related to the book. For bigger giveaways, things like a Kindle or a $50 Amazon card are always big hits.
Facebook Parties – These are virtual events, held on Facebook, often used to celebrate new releases or special occasions (like 1000 fan page likes). You create an event page, and host the event right there on the page. You can offer teasers, excerpts, play games and give away prizes. For longer events, you can ask fellow authors to help host for a specific time frame (typically 30 minutes to an hour) in an author takeover type of party. These are a fun way to get readers involved, especially those who can't attend an in-person book launch party.
Book Launch Party – A live event to help celebrate your release. These events can be set up at book stores, local pubs, Starbucks... you decide what and where works best for you and your readers and reach out to local businesses to see who's interested. You can do book signings, readings, and more as part of a Book Launch Party. Just remember to plan ahead, make sure you bring plenty of swag and books, and are prepared to keep guests entertained. You may also want to consider investing in author banners or posters to help promote the event and draw eyes.
Pro-Tip on Parties: Don't save your planning until the last moment. Give yourself several weeks to invite your readers, fellow authors, and to make plans for what to do during the party. If fellow authors are helping you host, make sure you remind them of their time slot prior to the party so you can make last minute adjustments if needed to accommodate changing schedules. Except readers to come and go in waves, especially during longer events.
Swag – Items used to promote your book such as bookmarks, pens, wristbands, etc. Most often, you will give these items away to others. Swag can be costly, so be prepared to spend a little money on these items. You can order from places such as Vistaprint, Printrunner, or Reminderband. You can also order items unique to your book (like charm bracelets, etc) from various Etsy crafters, such as The Book Swag Shop. If you need help with designing items, many cover and graphic artists can help. I use Jada D'Lee and Mayhem Cover Creations for most graphics. Ask around for additional recommendations. Your graphic artists can also help with teaser images to post on social media or during tours/etc.
After spending some time explaining the basics of release day festivities to friends, I thought now would be a good time to share those explanations and tips on everything from blitzes to swag. You'll hear these terms a lot, and will utilize them yourself as you go along. Below you'll find a little explanation of each, as well as associated hints and tips you might find useful.
Cover Reveal – A day in which you share your shiny new cover with the world. Like blitzes and tours, these are a great time to get bloggers involved, as they can increase your reach and the visibility of your book. If your book is available for pre-order, including the pre-order links during cover reveals can be really helpful in boosting sales. That said, if you won't have pre-order links available until a few days before release, you should probably consider going ahead and scheduling your cover reveal so you don't run the risk of oversaturating bloggers with your tours really close to release day.
Blitz – A preset day (or days) in which bloggers post about your book or sale. The most common of these are the release day blitz and the sale blitz. During a release blitz, bloggers will share your newly released book. During a sale blitz, bloggers share your book sale with their readers. You can set these up yourself, or use a service.
Blog Tour – A virtual book tour, in which bloggers share your book with their readers. Blog tours frequently include author interviews, excerpts, teasers, guest posts from the author, reviews of your book, and giveaways. As with blitzes, you can set these services up through a promotion/host company.
Review Tour – Similar to the blog tour, except used primarily for bloggers to review your novel. Reviewers receive an ARC (advanced reader copy) in exchange for an honest review. Some authors request that reviews be posted to Amazon and Goodreads as well as the blogger's website. These can be set up with a promotion/host company.
Pro-tip on Blitzes/Tours/Reveals: Using an established host will heighten your reach, and take some of the work load off of your shoulders. Hosts will do everything from gathering participants to creating forms and formatted posts to designing the media kit to organizing the schedule. They are invaluable to you as an author. Using more than one can help widen your reach, though you might want to space them out a little instead of running tours concurrently.
Media Kit – A media kit is a document that contains pertinent information that can be used to highlight your work. These kits include things such as the cover, book blurb, purchase and Goodread links, teasers/excerpts, author photo and bio (with social media links), guest posts, etc. These differ from the traditional media kit in that these don't go out to the media, but rather to bloggers and reviewers to help them craft promo and blog tour posts.
Pro-Tip on Media Kits: Keeping a media kit on hand and updated for each of your novels can save you a lot of time and effort. You will reuse these often during the course of your career, and don't want to have to spend a lot of time redoing them each and every time you need it. For a standard media kit, include the cover, book blurb, purchase and Goodreads links, author photo and bio (with social media links), and a brief teaser and/or teaser images.
Giveaways – These are exactly what they sound like…you give away prizes. Giveaways are also invaluable. They draw in participants, putting your name and books in front of others. Need help with the giveaway? Ask fellow authors if they are willing to donate a prize in exchange for the exposure. If you use a tool like Rafflecopter to organize your giveaway, you can add options such as requiring entrants to follow other authors on Twitter or visit them on Facebook. Smaller giveaways work well for cover reveals and blitzes, larger giveaways for blog tours and multi-author events. You may also want to utilize the Goodreads Giveaway option prior to or at the time of your book release. Just remember: Goodreads requires that you give away print copies, not ebooks!
Pro-Tip on Giveaways: Don't give away ebook copies of the novel you're releasing. You run the risk of stunting your sales if you do, as readers may wait to see if they won instead of buying a copy. Give away a limited number of autographed print copies during a giveaway (if you opt to give away any), or opt for things like swag, other ebooks, gift cards, or items related to the book. For bigger giveaways, things like a Kindle or a $50 Amazon card are always big hits.
Facebook Parties – These are virtual events, held on Facebook, often used to celebrate new releases or special occasions (like 1000 fan page likes). You create an event page, and host the event right there on the page. You can offer teasers, excerpts, play games and give away prizes. For longer events, you can ask fellow authors to help host for a specific time frame (typically 30 minutes to an hour) in an author takeover type of party. These are a fun way to get readers involved, especially those who can't attend an in-person book launch party.
Book Launch Party – A live event to help celebrate your release. These events can be set up at book stores, local pubs, Starbucks... you decide what and where works best for you and your readers and reach out to local businesses to see who's interested. You can do book signings, readings, and more as part of a Book Launch Party. Just remember to plan ahead, make sure you bring plenty of swag and books, and are prepared to keep guests entertained. You may also want to consider investing in author banners or posters to help promote the event and draw eyes.
Pro-Tip on Parties: Don't save your planning until the last moment. Give yourself several weeks to invite your readers, fellow authors, and to make plans for what to do during the party. If fellow authors are helping you host, make sure you remind them of their time slot prior to the party so you can make last minute adjustments if needed to accommodate changing schedules. Except readers to come and go in waves, especially during longer events.
Swag – Items used to promote your book such as bookmarks, pens, wristbands, etc. Most often, you will give these items away to others. Swag can be costly, so be prepared to spend a little money on these items. You can order from places such as Vistaprint, Printrunner, or Reminderband. You can also order items unique to your book (like charm bracelets, etc) from various Etsy crafters, such as The Book Swag Shop. If you need help with designing items, many cover and graphic artists can help. I use Jada D'Lee and Mayhem Cover Creations for most graphics. Ask around for additional recommendations. Your graphic artists can also help with teaser images to post on social media or during tours/etc.
January 20, 2016
New Release: Shades of Sydney by Brittany Coon #romance
Sydney West enjoys sampling summer boys, but this year, one refuses to be a one-night stand…Twenty-one-year-old Sydney doesn’t believe in relationships. Her parents’ toxic divorce has taught her love is nothing but a sinister fairytale. So every summer she parties, hooks up, abandons her lover before dawn, and repeats.That is until she meets gorgeous local surfer Jason King at the beach…
When Jason fails to flirt—or even give her a second glance—she decides something must be wrong with him, and it’s safer to stay away. But when Sydney and Jason’s best friends hook up and become Malibu’s hottest couple, they are forced to spend more time together than either of them cares for.Armed with a sharp tongue, Sydney works to keep Jason at bay…
In a moment of weakness, Sydney lets her guard down and confides in Jason, realizing he’s more than just a hot guy—he’s also a friend. And when Sydney’s need for a summer boy results in her falling into bed with Jason, despite her better judgment, she runs away from him by morning.
The problem is, he won’t accept being another one-night stand, and will do anything to prove…
Love really does exist.
Amazon US ~ FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Excerpt One:The thrill of the game winded down. People broke away in groups of two and three. I wanted to call it a night and see if any beer was left.“I challenge you, Sydney, to a game of Truth or Dare,” Jason declared.I sunk into the sofa and glared at him with my mouth agape. “Are you serious?”Of course now is when he decides to say my name correctly.He nodded, flashing a wicked grin.I swallowed. My throat was too dry. I didn’t want to play. I didn’t want to admit truths to a bunch of weirdos. I guess most were drunk, so they wouldn’t remember, but it was the principle of the thing.“Do you accept?” a boy wearing black jeans and no shirt asked.The pressure of everyone’s eyes on me was too much. I sighed. “I guess.”“Good. We got another game, people!” the boy shouted with excitement.
Excerpt Two:
“I can show you some tips. Been surfing all my life,” he said proudly.“Yes,” Amelia said excitedly, dragging the poor boy to the ocean.Rolling my eyes, I turned toward the other boy. He was tall, but not über tall, like the other guy. His muscles moved like liquid as he approached me. I had the urge to touch his abs and see if they were as firm as they appeared. His hair was tussled and golden brown, as if sun kissed. His board was a light blue with black stripes. It was a good brand, but a basic print.“Do you need surfing lessons too or are you here in support?” the boy asked me. His silver eyes mirrored the moon, sending shivers down my shine.“Umm…I was wanting to be surfing…”What the hell did I just say?His eyes sparkled with laughter, but he didn’t mock me. “I can teach you some tricks if you want.”I looked at him closer. My stomach fell to the sand. He was the guy I bumped into at that club and he didn’t bother giving me a second look. He kept walking as if I was just another body in the crowd, no one worthy of his attention.“Were you at Club Purple last night?” I asked.He tilted his head. “Yes, how did you know?”“I ran into you and we kept going the same way and then—”“Oh, right,” he said, nodding as if it all made sense.
Excerpt Three:“Wait,” he pulled away from me so he could look me square in the eye, “Who said anything about having sex?”“It’s fine. I know the unspoken rule. The guy is all sweet and cooks for the girl and she gives him entry into her.”He closed his eyes and ran a hand through his hair. His words were jumbled together as he muttered to himself. I stared at him, wondering why he was upset.“Damn it, Sydney! Why do you chalk every damn thing up to sex? Life isn’t all about fucking. Sometimes people are just being nice. I didn’t expect anything from you tonight.”“I assumed…” I mumbled, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.“Don’t…at least not with me. Last time was a mistake—”I fought back my tears. “I didn’t know…I mean I’m sorry I didn’t please you.”“No, you did.” He leaned in close, brushing the back of his hand down my cheek. “Listen to me. It was too fast. I got caught up in the heat of the moment. You’re a sexy woman and I loved what we did, but usually I wait until the third date before sleeping with a girl.”Out of habit, I put space between us, enough room for another person to sit in-between. “Why wait?” It was a foreign concept to me.He stood and paced the length of the couch. “I wait to see if I like the person. Get to know her, see if I can imagine her in my future. Not as a wife or anything, just as someone that would last a lot longer than a one-night stand. I see if I could fall in love with her. If I had sex with every woman, then it would become mundane and meaningless.”“But I don’t believe in love. That’s why I—”
Brittney Coon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and a minor in Film and Media Production. Brittney has always been creative and turned to writing to share the stories playing through her head. In her spare time she reads, watches Friends, and hangs out with her cats. She currently lives in Arizona.Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads ~ Blog ~ Webpage ~ Wattpad ~ Tumblr
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January 19, 2016
New Release: Harley by Michelle Jo Quinn (@MichelleJoQuinn) #romance #kindlegiveaway
Harley
Michelle Jo Quinn
Published by: Limitless Publishing
Publication date: January 19th 2016
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
All of her life, Cadence “Cade” Williams has been lied to…
With her ailing father on his deathbed, a whispered secret sends Cadence’s life into a tailspin. Determined to either confirm or debunk her father’s claim, she sets out on a mission to grow close to the only man with evidence to set things straight. To do that, Cadence earns a position in an elite security firm owned by her father’s old army buddy, Noah “Mac” Mackinley.
Mac is the only man who could hold the evidence to support her father’s claims…
But first, she must prove herself worthy of Mac’s trust and get close enough to find the truth. Her first mission is to watch over an eight-year old girl, Harley Clark.
Harley is not an ordinary girl. She’s the daughter of a rock star…
Despite her fragile appearance, Harley has tenacity and brilliance like nothing Cade has ever seen. To everyone’s surprise—including her own—Cade forms an unlikely friendship with the beautiful wallflower.
Her first assignment just became more interesting…
When Harley’s rock star father, Jax Clark, enters the scene, Cade can’t deny the instant attraction for the self-proclaimed bad boy. Tattoos, piercing eyes, and a raspy voice that sends thousands of fans into a screaming frenzy, he’s more than just a heartthrob. Worse, Jax starts to pay her more attention than she expects.
She’s faced with a choice—get lured in by the celebrity world and lose any chance of finding out the truth, or stick to the plan and avoid Jax at all costs to earn Mac’s trust.
Author Bio:
Michelle ‘s love for writing blossomed when her father gave her a diary. However, instead of recounting her daily life, she wrote stories of fictional people. Like most of her characters, she believes in Happily Ever After. Naturally, she finds harmony in writing romance.
An unabashed, self-proclaimed foodie, Michelle loves to try new food whenever she travels. She once had triple crème Brie and duck rillette for lunch on top of Grouse Mountain. She enjoys watching foreign films and reading a good book by the fireside.
Michelle is an active member of RWA and several of its chapters. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two kids.
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January 18, 2016
Cover Reveal: The Dangerous Gift by Jane Hunt (@Jolliffe03) #romance
- COVER REVEAL -
THE DANGEROUS GIFT by Jane HuntRelease Date: February 9, 2016COVER DESIGNER: TOJ Publishing Services= SYNOPSIS =After a tragic plane crash kills Jennie Taylorâs guardians, she returns to her childhood homeâand her first love, Jared Stewart.
At just eighteen years old, Jennie had left the Unicorn Ranch in Texas to seek a life in the outside world. But she wasnât just running toward independence. Heartbroken and confused, Jennie fled her home after Jared harshly rejected her on the eve of her birthday.
Now she must choose between making a new life on the ranch she has grown to love, or returning to her simple but empty life in England. The choice seems obvious at first, but nothing in life is simpleâ¦
Jared is forced to share control of his beloved ranch with the woman he wants but can't have.
When Jennie receives an anonymous note, she goes to Jared for support. But what she finds is more than she was prepared for, driving the two further apart than ever. When an old friend is murdered and suspicious accidents escalate, endangering Jennieâs safety, Jared becomes her reluctant protector.
Jennie knows Jared is hiding something, but does he really want her gone from the ranch? And if so, could he be the one behind the ominous threats?
Determined to prove Jared isn't involved, Jennie turns detective. Can she succeed in her courageous but reckless investigationâ¦or is the truth a dangerous gift she wonât survive?
= = JANE HUNT = =
âWriting has touched my life in every decade. At fifty, I took a risk and made writing my career, fulfilling a lifetime ambition.â
I enjoy writing blogs, book reviews and especially stories. Vivid imagery, atmospheric settings, strong females and sensual males are essential for my stories. Everyday life and ordinary people inspire me. How would someone react, if faced with something extraordinary? A thread of romance runs through my all my books, whether they be suspense, fantasy or historical.
I want to let my readers escape their lives for a while, experience new places, new people and most importantly, new emotional lows and highs My favorite parts of the writing process are; finding a person, event or place that makes me want to write a story about it and the writing itself; when your fingers cannot type fast enough, to transcribe your thoughts.
Family is very important to me. My two children are my greatest achievement to date.I am an animal welfare supporter and regularly use social media to promote animal welfare issues.
Limitless Publishing: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/jane-hunt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jane.hunt.509511Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jolliffe03Website: http://jolliffe01.com/Blog: http://jolliffe01.com/blog/
THE DANGEROUS GIFT by Jane HuntRelease Date: February 9, 2016COVER DESIGNER: TOJ Publishing Services= SYNOPSIS =After a tragic plane crash kills Jennie Taylorâs guardians, she returns to her childhood homeâand her first love, Jared Stewart.
At just eighteen years old, Jennie had left the Unicorn Ranch in Texas to seek a life in the outside world. But she wasnât just running toward independence. Heartbroken and confused, Jennie fled her home after Jared harshly rejected her on the eve of her birthday.
Now she must choose between making a new life on the ranch she has grown to love, or returning to her simple but empty life in England. The choice seems obvious at first, but nothing in life is simpleâ¦
Jared is forced to share control of his beloved ranch with the woman he wants but can't have.
When Jennie receives an anonymous note, she goes to Jared for support. But what she finds is more than she was prepared for, driving the two further apart than ever. When an old friend is murdered and suspicious accidents escalate, endangering Jennieâs safety, Jared becomes her reluctant protector.
Jennie knows Jared is hiding something, but does he really want her gone from the ranch? And if so, could he be the one behind the ominous threats?
Determined to prove Jared isn't involved, Jennie turns detective. Can she succeed in her courageous but reckless investigationâ¦or is the truth a dangerous gift she wonât survive?
= = JANE HUNT = =
âWriting has touched my life in every decade. At fifty, I took a risk and made writing my career, fulfilling a lifetime ambition.âI enjoy writing blogs, book reviews and especially stories. Vivid imagery, atmospheric settings, strong females and sensual males are essential for my stories. Everyday life and ordinary people inspire me. How would someone react, if faced with something extraordinary? A thread of romance runs through my all my books, whether they be suspense, fantasy or historical.
I want to let my readers escape their lives for a while, experience new places, new people and most importantly, new emotional lows and highs My favorite parts of the writing process are; finding a person, event or place that makes me want to write a story about it and the writing itself; when your fingers cannot type fast enough, to transcribe your thoughts.
Family is very important to me. My two children are my greatest achievement to date.I am an animal welfare supporter and regularly use social media to promote animal welfare issues.
Limitless Publishing: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/jane-hunt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jane.hunt.509511Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jolliffe03Website: http://jolliffe01.com/Blog: http://jolliffe01.com/blog/
January 17, 2016
Cover Reveal: His Confession by Sophie Valentine (SophiaVAuthor) #romance #erotic
HIS CONFESSION by S. ValentineThe Black Door Trilogy, #1GENRE: Erotic romance.RELEASE DATE: 16/02/16PUBLISHER: Limitless PublishingCOVER DESIGNER: TOJ Publishing Services★ SYNOPSIS ★ When Gabriella Woods finds matches from a gentlemen’s club in her fiancé’s pocket, her suspicions require a search for answers.At the club, she realizes it’s not her fiancé's fidelity that can’t be trusted...
It’s her own.
Darion Milano is daring, intriguing, and unpredictable…
Unable to get him out of her head—and against Darion’s explicit warning—
Gabi begins a torrid affair. No longer fighting the urge to enter the depth of his dark and mysterious lifestyle, she indulges in his most intimate desires.
They become the most exciting, wild, infatuated couple everybody knows.
Until his confession changes everything…
Her heart is telling her to stay.
Her instinct is telling her to run.
She can never match his outrageous ex-wife and become the fun, fearless woman he craves…
Or can she?
Discover a world of sex, secrets, and seduction.
★ BOOK TRAILER ★WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoVV8l943j4
★ ★ WHAT EARLY REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HIS CONFESSION ★ ★
"His Confession was a surprisingly engaging read with believable characters who were easy to connect with.It dealt with subjects a little different to what I'm used to, but the author did a great job of pulling me into her world.” - Mia Hoddell, YA/NA author.
”His Confession pulled me through from the first paragraph! The enigmatic Darion practically leapt off the pages and I could picture his every move and facial expression clear as day in my head! This story is definitely one to add to your “want-to-read” list-especially if you love a captivating plot as well as scenes so hot that they fog up your glasses. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it for future readers but DARION and GABI put Christian and Ana to SHAME! Enough said. LOL.” - Kiarra M. Taylor, contemporary romance author of THE QUARTER CHANGE.
”I loved it and I'm excited to read more to find out what happens. Darion is a great guy who was hurt badly and doesn't know how to handle, which in steps Gabi. Love love love her! Hopefully she fights for him! When does the next book come out, as I'm dying to know what comes next! I also hope the girls get their own stories.” - Susan Flynn, Beta reader Writers club.
”S. Valentine does an exquisite job at creating a dynamic between two characters, both from different worlds, that goes beyond a physical attraction. His Confession is book one in The Black Door Trilogy. It is a fast paced story that is full of hotness and anticipation that heats you up from your head to your toes. Gabi, is tired of always playing it safe. Darion, has demons that he can no longer control. When these two get together, boundaries are pushed, control is tested and emotions run wild.” - AV. Scott, author of High Heels & New York.
"A brilliant book which leaves you wondering what happened in Darion's past that has left him so wary and so afraid to put himself and his heart out there not to mention to put his faith and trust in Gabi, the one woman whose managed to penetrate the walls he's built. I can't wait for book 2 and I'm hoping that Darion and Gabi can overcome the obstacles that stand in front of them, including Eva, Darion's ex wife.” - Rebecca Barber, author Nobody's Obligation.
★ ★ ABOUT THE AUTHOR ★ ★
S. Valentine grew up in England. Studying English language and literature, as well as law, she worked in a solicitors for many years before moving to Spain. She does however still visit the UK, which in a way, will always be home.Returning to her lifelong passion of writing books, she’s also a weekly columnist for The Ibizan newspaper on: lifestyle and fashion. Her other interests include reading, shopping and a nice glass of wine. She’s a social media addict, and loves connecting with new people.
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January 15, 2016
Feature Friday: Love or Money by Elizabeth Roderick (@lidsRodney) #romance #suspense
LOVE OR MONEY
by Elizabeth Roderick
Limitless Publishing
SYNOPSIS:
There’s a price to pay for living the fast life…
Gabriella Hernandez—known to her friends as Riel—almost wishes she could stay in prison. At least there she has steady meals, and a girlfriend who loves her. Even a cold cell is better than what’s waiting for her on the outside. The only people she looks forward to seeing in her normal life are her sister, Lizette, and her green-eyed best friend and former drug-running partner, Evan.
Drugs, danger, and a hot spark of romance…
Upon release, Riel has no choice but to go back to work for her brother-in-law, Isaias. This time, instead of running drugs, he forces her to work in his strip club where she gets a lousy ten percent of her tips. The daily dose of threats and coercion chains her to this place. And, if she makes a run for it, she’d be abandoning everyone she loves. With Isaias’ spies and henchmen everywhere, there’s nowhere to run.
A crooked cop, a setup, and hope for a real life…
Evan is able to smuggle her out of the city, but it isn’t long before Riel’s fears come true. After a bloody shootout with Isais’ men lands Evan at death’s door, it’s up to her to get them out of this deadly game, and into the quiet life they’ve always wanted. With the help of a crooked cop and the FBI, she concocts a plan. If it succeeds, Isaias goes to prison for life, and she and Evan get immunity from prosecution. If she fails, she may die—along with Evan, her sister, and countless others.
With eyes all over and the FBI involved, will Riel pull off the sting operation?
Or will they all go down in a blaze of drugs and gunfire?
AVAILABLE
#oneclick
Amazon: https://amzn.com/B01A1BS63A
:: MEET THE AUTHOR ::
ELIZABETH RODERICK grew up as a barefoot ruffian on a fruit orchard near Yakima, in the eastern part of Washington State. After weathering the grunge revolution and devolution in Olympia, Washington, Portland, Oregon and Seattle, she recently moved to the (very, very) small town of Shandon, California: a small cluster of houses amidst the vineyards of the Central Coast.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and worked for many years as a paralegal and translator. She went on to study chemistry, physics, and higher mathematics, with the goal of becoming a research chemist, but was eventually forced to concede that graduate school would require too much time away from her husband and daughter, and that–despite her good-enough grades –she was perhaps the wrong kind of nerd for such pursuits, being more the type that likes to dress in cloaks and hauberks rather than lab coats and goggles.
She is a musician and songwriter, and has played in many bands. She’s rocked pretty much every instrument, including some she doesn’t even know the real names for, but mostly guitar, bass and keyboards. She has two albums of her own, which you can listen to at pimentointhehole.com. She writes fiction novels for young adults and adults, as well as short stories, and keeps an active blog at pimentointhehole.com/blog.
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January 12, 2016
All Over You #teasertuesday #romance
Happy Tuesday, loves!
Now that FLAME is written and STRICKEN has gone through edits, I've dived back into writing All Over You. You may remember meeting Cameron Lewis and Ivy Kendall in All Cried Out. All Over You is their story. It's a standalone prequel of sorts to the All Falls Down duo, featuring one bad-ass detective, a sassy kindergarten teacher, a deepening mystery, and plenty of heat. You don't have to read the All Falls Down duo to enjoy this one. It takes place well before Cam and Jared join teams to save Savannah's life.
Here's a little bit about the story, followed by a teaser.
Catfish meets good, old-fashioned police work when twenty-one year old Rory Clark comes up missing from UCLA after a lengthy online relationship with Ivy Kendall, a former model turned kindergarten teacher. Ivy claims to know nothing about Rory Clark, prompting her and Cameron Lewis, a bossy San Francisco detective with a dominant streak, to work together to uncover the awful truth about Rory's disappearance.
As the evidence against Ivy piles up and the attraction between her and Cameron deepens, he risks everything to prove her innocence. When the whole truth is revealed, and Cameron has to choose between the woman he's fallen for and his career in law enforcement, his and Ivy's lives come tumbling down around them.
All Over You - Teaser
Maroon 5's Payphone rips through my bedroom, pulling me out of a deep sleep.
I groan and roll toward my nightstand, searching blindly for my cell. My head is pounding. My mouth feels like sandpaper. I never want to leave my bed. Why did I let Erin talk me into drinking so much? Oh, right. Because she's the devil, and I'm clearly a glutton for punishment.
"I think I hate you, and I'm definitely never drinking vodka with you again," I mumble into the receiver, pulling the blankets up over my head and groaning. "How are you even functioning right now? My head is killing me." Cracking my eyes open, I frown at the black marker scrawled across my forearm. "And why the hell am I naked with your name and phone number written on me?" Lifting my arm so I can read the text beneath her number, I groan again. "If found, return to Erin? In permanent marker? Seriously, you whore? That's never going to come off! I'm firing you as my best friend."
"Uh…." a masculine voice answers with a chuckle.
I sit upright, my eyes widening. The blankets fall from around me and my head throbs in protest.
"You aren't Erin." I blurt the first thing that comes to mind.
"No," the guy says with another dark chuckle, "I'm afraid not."
My mouth works, but no sound comes out. I cannot believe I didn't look at the phone before I started spouting off. Holding it away from my face, I squint at the number. It's familiar, but I can't place it. And it's already noon. I never sleep this late.
Jesus, what did Erin and I do last night?
I remember vodka, and Mitch and Erin grinding on the dance floor while Jake and I laughed our asses off at the two of them. A group of frat guys tried to pick us up at some point after my last set. Is that when Erin wrote on my arm? I can’t remember. I think Mitch poured us into cabs around 3 a.m. Everything that happened in between is a little fuzzy, though.
I hate vodka. And my best friend.
"You still there?" the man asks, still laughing at me.
Crap.
"Yes. W-who are you?" I hold the phone up to my ear, praying it's no one important.
"This is Detective Lewis with the San Francisco Police Department. I'm trying to reach Miss Ivy Kendall."
Well, there goes my dignity.
Now that FLAME is written and STRICKEN has gone through edits, I've dived back into writing All Over You. You may remember meeting Cameron Lewis and Ivy Kendall in All Cried Out. All Over You is their story. It's a standalone prequel of sorts to the All Falls Down duo, featuring one bad-ass detective, a sassy kindergarten teacher, a deepening mystery, and plenty of heat. You don't have to read the All Falls Down duo to enjoy this one. It takes place well before Cam and Jared join teams to save Savannah's life.
Here's a little bit about the story, followed by a teaser.
Catfish meets good, old-fashioned police work when twenty-one year old Rory Clark comes up missing from UCLA after a lengthy online relationship with Ivy Kendall, a former model turned kindergarten teacher. Ivy claims to know nothing about Rory Clark, prompting her and Cameron Lewis, a bossy San Francisco detective with a dominant streak, to work together to uncover the awful truth about Rory's disappearance.
As the evidence against Ivy piles up and the attraction between her and Cameron deepens, he risks everything to prove her innocence. When the whole truth is revealed, and Cameron has to choose between the woman he's fallen for and his career in law enforcement, his and Ivy's lives come tumbling down around them.
All Over You - TeaserMaroon 5's Payphone rips through my bedroom, pulling me out of a deep sleep.
I groan and roll toward my nightstand, searching blindly for my cell. My head is pounding. My mouth feels like sandpaper. I never want to leave my bed. Why did I let Erin talk me into drinking so much? Oh, right. Because she's the devil, and I'm clearly a glutton for punishment.
"I think I hate you, and I'm definitely never drinking vodka with you again," I mumble into the receiver, pulling the blankets up over my head and groaning. "How are you even functioning right now? My head is killing me." Cracking my eyes open, I frown at the black marker scrawled across my forearm. "And why the hell am I naked with your name and phone number written on me?" Lifting my arm so I can read the text beneath her number, I groan again. "If found, return to Erin? In permanent marker? Seriously, you whore? That's never going to come off! I'm firing you as my best friend."
"Uh…." a masculine voice answers with a chuckle.
I sit upright, my eyes widening. The blankets fall from around me and my head throbs in protest.
"You aren't Erin." I blurt the first thing that comes to mind.
"No," the guy says with another dark chuckle, "I'm afraid not."
My mouth works, but no sound comes out. I cannot believe I didn't look at the phone before I started spouting off. Holding it away from my face, I squint at the number. It's familiar, but I can't place it. And it's already noon. I never sleep this late.
Jesus, what did Erin and I do last night?
I remember vodka, and Mitch and Erin grinding on the dance floor while Jake and I laughed our asses off at the two of them. A group of frat guys tried to pick us up at some point after my last set. Is that when Erin wrote on my arm? I can’t remember. I think Mitch poured us into cabs around 3 a.m. Everything that happened in between is a little fuzzy, though.
I hate vodka. And my best friend.
"You still there?" the man asks, still laughing at me.
Crap.
"Yes. W-who are you?" I hold the phone up to my ear, praying it's no one important.
"This is Detective Lewis with the San Francisco Police Department. I'm trying to reach Miss Ivy Kendall."
Well, there goes my dignity.
New Release: Shades of Sydney by Brittany Coon (@FatalKiss19EV) #romance
Sydney West enjoys sampling summer boys, but this year, one refuses to be a one-night stand…Twenty-one-year-old Sydney doesn’t believe in relationships. Her parents’ toxic divorce has taught her love is nothing but a sinister fairytale. So every summer she parties, hooks up, abandons her lover before dawn, and repeats.That is until she meets gorgeous local surfer Jason King at the beach…
When Jason fails to flirt—or even give her a second glance—she decides something must be wrong with him, and it’s safer to stay away. But when Sydney and Jason’s best friends hook up and become Malibu’s hottest couple, they are forced to spend more time together than either of them cares for.Armed with a sharp tongue, Sydney works to keep Jason at bay…
In a moment of weakness, Sydney lets her guard down and confides in Jason, realizing he’s more than just a hot guy—he’s also a friend. And when Sydney’s need for a summer boy results in her falling into bed with Jason, despite her better judgment, she runs away from him by morning.
The problem is, he won’t accept being another one-night stand, and will do anything to prove…
Love really does exist.
Amazon US ~ FREE on Kindle Unlimited
“I can show you some tips. Been surfing all my life,” he said proudly.“Yes,” Amelia said excitedly, dragging the poor boy to the ocean.Rolling my eyes, I turned toward the other boy. He was tall, but not über tall, like the other guy. His muscles moved like liquid as he approached me. I had the urge to touch his abs and see if they were as firm as they appeared. His hair was tussled and golden brown, as if sun kissed. His board was a light blue with black stripes. It was a good brand, but a basic print.“Do you need surfing lessons too or are you here in support?” the boy asked me. His silver eyes mirrored the moon, sending shivers down my shine.“Umm…I was wanting to be surfing…”What the hell did I just say?His eyes sparkled with laughter, but he didn’t mock me. “I can teach you some tricks if you want.”I looked at him closer. My stomach fell to the sand. He was the guy I bumped into at that club and he didn’t bother giving me a second look. He kept walking as if I was just another body in the crowd, no one worthy of his attention.“Were you at Club Purple last night?” I asked.He tilted his head. “Yes, how did you know?”“I ran into you and we kept going the same way and then—”“Oh, right,” he said, nodding as if it all made sense.
Brittney Coon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and a minor in Film and Media Production. Brittney has always been creative and turned to writing to share the stories playing through her head. In her spare time she reads, watches Friends, and hangs out with her cats. She currently lives in Arizona.Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads ~ Blog ~ Webpage ~ Wattpad ~ Tumblr
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