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Guest Post from Lorenz Font, Author of TORMENTED

I am very pleased to host Lorenz Font today. Lorenz is the author of Tormented, the second installment of The Gates Legacy, and she's kindly answered some questions about her characters. Please welcome her, check out her book, and make sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below, as well!




Because this is a multi-volume series, we get to know several of the characters in depth. Please discuss why you chose to highlight the characters you did.
Let’s see, my answer is going to sound a bit scattered so please bear with me. I will start with story’s conception. When I first came up with the concept for Hunted, it never dawned on me that I’d be looking at more than one book. Harrow and Jordan, the two main characters, were so alive in my head that anyone they associated with came to life. Harrow’s first contact with Tor, our main focus in book two, was so animated that each scene practically wrote itself. Then when I needed a teacher for Jordan and Rohnert came into the picture, I knew then that I had a trilogy on my hands. 
Certain characters talk to me at different times so I make sure that they have their fifteen minutes of fame. Harrow is a born leader despite his earlier reputation for being a weakling among his peers. He is compassionate and level-headed. So he brings that take-charge type of guy to the trilogy. Tor, on the other hand, is a smart mouth and tends to act before thinking things over. He brings fun into the mix, but make no mistake, the man packs enough punch to leave you giggling and at the edge of your seat. Rohnert is more of a reluctant character who will shine later on. He prefers to sit in the shadows and observe. His reluctance to help at first adds more intensity to the character. There is a certain charisma to the silent-but-deadly type that is compelling to write. 
Now we come to the female leads. So far we have Jordan from Hunted. Who doesn’t want a strong female lead? She knows what she wants, and she’ll do whatever it takes to get it. She’s all about vengeance until a little girl altered her course. Then there’s Allison, our rich and glamorous daughter of the Tack Enterprise mogul. She is not built to fight, which gives me an interesting character to build up. Slowly, we see the changes in her, her mindset and her priorities. Lastly, there is Shelly, another strong female character who is no-nonsense and can stand nose-to-nose with the hardasses in the facility.
What are the qualities, challenges, and significance that each of the central characters bring to the overall story that make them good main characters?
Harrow’s sympathetic nature makes him a relatable character. Someone we want to cheer on. Tor’s knack for thorny but realistic commentaries shows how people react to certain situations. Like some of us, he uses humor to adapt or as a way to cope. Rohnert’s silence often leads others to believe that his loyalty lies elsewhere. On the contrary, he is loyal to a fault, and his introverted quality makes him unpredictable, which also makes him a force to reckon with. 
Weakness is a challenge to write. If a character has flaw, it makes them more susceptible to mistakes. I’m a firm believer that people aren’t born malicious or evil. There is always a reason that drives people to commit atrocities. Let’s focus on Melissa. Being the female protagonist, she is written as a smart, beautiful, and lethal character. She is driven and would carry out orders without question. But she is also vulnerable because of love. In the end, this will be her downfall and also her redemption. 
And because you aren't afraid to kill main characters, how do you think the real possibility of character death affects the readers' experience of the book?
It’s either they would hate or love the story. It makes them consider that anything is possible and nothing is predictable. I like for the readers to remember even though the main characters are important, that death won’t spare them. Each death is written to affect the progression of the story. In the case of The Gates Legacy, it also drives the other characters to step up and shine. If the plot calls for a particular character’s demise, then I won’t hesitate to make that choice (insert evil laugh here). Death is not purposely written just to stun the readers but to emphasize the development of the plot.



Summary:

Tor Burns is a non-infected vampire who has taken refuge in the Tack Enterprises underground facility. Having survived a vicious attack with his fellow vampire Harrow, he now has a new purpose. Vampires afflicted with Gates Syndrome are still being hunted, and Tor is committed to saving them from the clutches of the Vampire Council. With a semi-cure within their grasp, Tor is reluctant to accept his new assignment: bodyguard to Allison Tack, the daughter of their fallen leader. Armed with an abrasive personality and fierce loyalty, Tor approaches this new responsibility with serious determination despite his reservations.
Vampire Allison Tack is the beautiful and timid co-heir of the Tack fortune. Infected and hunted by the Council, those lucky enough to have known her father are determined to keep her safe.  A walking target wherever she goes, Allison wants to learn how to protect herself, but no one is listening. Sick of being the helpless one in the company of trained fighters around her, Allison vows to prove that she can fight alongside the best of them.
Meanwhile, the harem leader, Melissa, is hell-bent on unraveling any clue about her son Demetrius’s fate. He disappeared without a word, and time has made her desperate. Stepping up her efforts, she seeks the help of Demetrius’s son, Zane. With the additional manpower, Melissa finds the lair of the suspected vampires and wages war against them.
Thrown together by necessity, Tor and Allison can’t continue to deny their attraction to each other. Tor wants to give in to his feelings for her, but old demons resurface. He must confront the past to prevent losing the best thing that ever happened to him.
A life must be given for a life taken. Will Tor have to sacrifice himself before Allison pays the price?


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Author Bio: 

Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her debut novel Hunted, the first installment of The Gates Legacy trilogy.

Writing is therapeutic for Lorenz, and a perfect day consists of writing and playing with her characters while listening to her ever-growing music collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, with an intense focus on angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic twists is a mainstay in all her stories.
Lorenz currently lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time between a full-time job as a Business Office Manager for a hospital and her busy writing schedule.

Find her at:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorenz-Font/455404784511100?ref=hlTwitter- https://twitter.com/LorenzFontWebsite- http://lorenzfont.com/Blog- https://lorenzfont.wordpress.com/Independent Authors Network- http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/lorenz-font.htmlLinkedin- http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=221465635&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profileGoodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6590637.Lorenz_FontAbout Me- http://about.me/lorenz.fontPinterest- http://pinterest.com/lorenzfont/
TOUR SCHEDULE:
9/17: Review: Trenda Lundin          Review: Debra Mauldin9/18:  Review: Anna Crosswell            Guest Post: Donna Huber9/19: Review, Promo/Excerpt: Sarah Aisling            Review, Interview: Claudia Trapp9/20: Review: Mich’s Book Reviews9/21: Review, Promo/Excerpt: Nina Gomez 9/22: Review, Promo/Excerpt:  Wyndy Dee9/23: Promo/Excerpt: Jennifer Garcia9/24: Promo/Excerpt: Sapphire Kande             Review, Promo/Excerpt: Vampire Romance Books9/25: Review: I love Vampire Novels9/26: Promo/Excerpt: Natasha Larry            Promo/Excerpt: Lindsey Gray            Promo/Excerpt: Sydney Logan9/27: Review: Kaidan’s Seduction9/28: Guest Post: Elizabeth M. Lawrence9/29: Review, Interview: Babus Book Reviews9/30: Promo/Excerpt: S.A. Jones10/1: Guest Post: N. Wood10/2: Promo/Excerpt: J.C. Clarke             Promo/Excerpt: NK Smith10/3: Review, Promo/Excerpt: FS Meurinne10/4: Review: Annemarie 10/5: Review: The Hive Book Reviews            Review: R.E. Hargrave            Review: Tammy Sanders 

Cover Reveal: FALL FIRES ANTHOLOGY

On October 22nd, Renaissance Romance Publishing will be releasing Fall Fires, a seasonal collection of short stories featuring gay romance. Check out the newly-revealed covers and summaries for each of the six stories below!

  "Winter's Love" by N.L. Leeks
A past relationship has left Jared Winter broken. When Eric Healey runs into him, Jared finds a reason to learn to trust again. The two men begin to fall for one another, but the prejudice around them threatens to tear them apart. Can their love survive in the real world?
 "Wonderland" by Jude Ouvrard
Lucas Colton is far too young to go through all this pain but meeting poetry teacher, Preston Davidson, changed everything. His life went from heartbreak to joyful and then, from friendship to love. The impact Preston had on Lucas’ life was mesmerizing.  What would you do if you knew you may not have a tomorrow?

"If This Is Wrong" by K.L. Platt
As children, Thomas and Caleb formed an unlikely friendship, which has continued through tragedies and celebrations and into manhood. They have grown together over the years, but now their relationship is changing into something more. Can their bond survive the challenges that life will bring them? Is it wrong to risk everything for the chance of something more?
"Our Walk to Remember" by M.C. Rayne
For the Robinson-Shae family, an annual charity walk means more to them than any expensive holiday abroad. After all, it’s where Elisha’s fathers met, and this year it’s even more important to her. Sammy couldn't make it this time, so she asks Charlie to share memories of how they met, and fell in love.

"Love, Unexpected" by C.W. Stevens
As Michael and Chuck's loving union comes to pass, two, gay members of the wedding party discover the sweet bonds of a comfortable companionship. Attraction becomes more as they recognize their true soul mate in each other, which fills the romantic void in their solitary lives. It seems only one, small obstacle stands in their way.

"Woodshed Wishes" by N. Wood
Ben, a young gay romance author, loses his way in the forest one stormy evening and is found by a ranger. When Ben pitches in to help his new friend Peter in the woodshed, he discovers that he may have met his match. Will Peter make Ben's woodshed wishes come true?



About the Authors:
N.L. Leeks:
N.L. Leeks lives in England with her fiancé, whom she has been with since the age of eighteen. She first began writing when she was a child. Her friends, Matt and Lou, helped her reignite that passion as an adult, and her journey into writing began once more.
FB https://www.facebook.com/NatashaLattoLeeksGoodreads  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255635.N_L_Leeks?from_search=trueTumblr http://tainted-tash.tumblr.com

Jude: Ouvrard:
Jude was born and raised in a small village named Lacolle. She now lives in Montreal, Canada. She is the proud mother of a beautiful four year old son, and has spent the last twelve years with her partner, Cedric.
French is her native language, but she prefers to write in her second language, English.Besides working full time for a Title Insurance Company and being a mother, Jude has a passion for books, both reading and writing them.
She is currently working on a novel called Body, Ink, and Soul. Coming soon!

Also by Jude Ouvrard:Under the Sun, Heat Wave: Volume Twowebsite/blog: www.judeouvrard.comTwitter; www.twitter.com/judeouvrardwww.twitter.com/authorjude_oFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jude-Ouvrard/217369475054540?ref=hlGoodreads:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7055526.Jude_OuvrardPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/judeouvrardAbout me: http://about.me/judeouvrardAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Jude-Ouvrard/e/B00E3OGKUS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1379095938&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/jude-ouvrard


K.L. Platt:
K. L. Platt lives with her family in the Devonshire countryside in the UK. She is a nanny, but her dream is to be a full time author. She can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a pencil, pen, or book in her hand. It was, however, the likes of J K Rowling and Stephenie Meyer that gave her the fire to drive herself to where she is today.Always encouraged to follow her dream as a child by her own parents and grandparents, her grandma told her, “If you believe you can do it, then you can.” Her uncle was also a writer but sadly never got to have any of his stories published.webpage: http://ow.ly/oXOC8Fb page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/K-L-Platt/144866772345643?ref=hl



M.C. Rayne:
M. C. Rayne got into writing after the passing of his mother, and used it as an outlet to get through the difficult time. He never really thought about becoming an author, but since putting pen to paper he has never looked back
Currently he lives in Leeds with his two best friends Dae and Pete, and his guinea pig, Bean. He spends a lot of time reading and writing, and far too much time procrastination online.
Blog http://simplymcrayne.blogspot.co.ukFB https://www.facebook.com/pages/MC-Rayne-Author-Page/534108516611284?ref=hlGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255637.M_C_RayneTwitter https://twitter.com/SimplyMatt2

C.W. Stevens:
C.W. Stevens lives in the United States, in the Midwest, where the winters are cold and icy, and the summers are disgustingly hot and humid. Spring and fall are her favorite times of the year.Reading is one of her favorite pastimes.
She enjoys writing and loves meeting new people along the way. Music and Abstract are a couple of her favorite Arts. She enjoys the challenge of trying to unlock the meaning of what the artist is trying to express. She enjoys solitude and hates crowds.
C. W. has two, grown sons, and loves spending time with her three grandchildren. Life is good!

twitter:  https://twitter.com/CWStevens1 FB Author:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-W-Stevens/507441305968818?ref=hl blogger:  http://wocwstevens.blogspot.com/ Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255638.C_W_Stevens

N. Wood:
N. Wood is a budding young author living in Cornwall, United Kingdom. She developed an interest in writing when her poetry was first published at the age of nine. Since then, she has moved onto writing both short stories and novels focusing on gay romantic themes.
Also by N. Wood:
La CalaWaves Of Healing
Coming Soon from Renaissance Romance Publishing:Take A Gamble, Second Edition, on November 12, 2013.
Blog: http://nwoodstories.blogspot.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWoodstories Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitlockWood Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/N.-Wood/e/B00B3HBE8G/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6897888.N_Wood

 

Guest Post from Lisa Bilbrey, Author of THE JOURNEY TO A NEW LIFE

Today, I am pleased to host guest blogger Lisa Bilbrey. Lisa is discussing her latest release, The Journey to a New Life. Please welcome Lisa, and be sure to check out her links and exciting Rafflecopter drawing below!
First, let me point out that Elizabeth Lawrence does not make writing these guest posts easy! She challenges me to really dig deep and think about my responses. The Journey to a New Life is the fourth novella in a four novella collection. Each novella focuses on a different part of Travis’s life — his journey so to speak. Each part plays an intricate part in the story and holds a special place in my heart. 


The first is his journey back to Texas. Going home is never an easy task, and Travis learns immediately that things weren’t as they seemed. After all, dirty little secrets never stayed hidden for long. Not only does Travis worry about the reaction his return will bring, but he’s bitter and angry over the end of his career, or what he considers to be his life. It’s in this moment of desperation, however, that Travis sees just what his selfish behavior has cost him. 


The second part of The Journey Collection is The Journey of Champions. One of the key themes in Travis’s story is the end of his career. In The Journey of Champions, Travis leaves Once Travis returns to his family, he decides it’s time make Penelope and Max his — officially. In this stage of the story, we see Travis really maturing, coming into his own, and finding his true future. Not only are he and Penelope getting married, but he’s offered a job he never thought he’d want. His growth and the relationship between him, Penelope, and Max is stronger than ever.
Throughout the four novellas, one of the hardest facts for Travis to come to terms with was missing out on so much of Max’s life, and when Penelope was pregnant with him. While he understood the reasons while Penelope never told him, the fact is that he missed getting to be part of their lives when they needed him the most. However, he gets another chance when Penelope tells him that they’re expecting a new baby.
Now, you may be asking why I choose to tell his story in so many smaller parts. Truth be told, it just felt right. Each part of Travis’ life impacts the next, gives him the strength to face each new challenge, and makes him the strong son, husband, and father he was always meant to be. The Journey Collection is about love, faith, hope, and family. 

MORE ABOUT THE JOURNEY TO A NEW LIFE...

Summary—Travis McCoy’s journey has led him down a road of changes where he found the love of his life and their child. Travis, Penelope, and Max have struggled during their time apart, found their way back home, and finally tied their lives together as a family. Now, Penelope and Travis find themselves on a new journey, one that leads them to the greatest journey of all.

Excerpt—



At the brink of dusk, Travis held his arm out to Nadine. She smiled and slid her fingers around his bicep, clutching onto him. They were standing at one end of a covered bridge in Brandenburg Park, at the base of the Red River Ski Area, while Russ, Max, and Penelope stood at the other end. They had placed lanterns and candles along the way to offer a soft, sensual ambiance. “Are you ready, Nadine?” Travis asked, looking down at the woman who had captured his father’s heart. “More than ever.” She smiled. The two of them started across the bridge at a slow pace. In two years, so much of Travis’s life had changed. After an injury ended his professional football career, he had come home to face his past. At the time, Travis had been prepared to fight with his father about the choices he’d made, yet somehow they had been able to rip off the bandages and expose their wounded souls to one another. With everything out in the open, Travis and Russ had begun to mend their tattered relationship and were now closer than they had ever been. Travis shifted his attention to Max. He had been the person who brought them all together. Max had come barreling into Travis’s life with a bounce in his step and a positive outlook on life that most ten year olds didn’t have. The moment Travis looked from the boy to Penelope, he’d known Max was his son. At first, he had been angry that he’d missed out the chance to be a father to Max, but when Penelope explained why she hid his son from him, he understood. Travis had been so wrapped up in achieving his dream of becoming a star football player that Penelope had been afraid of telling him she was pregnant for fear of him resenting her for taking away his dream. As much as he had wanted to deny her claims, Travis couldn’t. He wouldn’t have abandoned her or their child, but he could admit that a part of him would have grown to resent her for trapping him in a life that he had never wanted — or that he hadn’t thought he wanted. At eighteen, he was too dumb to know that he could have had everything. None of that mattered now, though. Travis had allowed himself to love Penelope again, to be the man she’d always known he was meant to become. He became Max’s father, someone for him to admire and strive to emulate. Travis’s life had endured a couple of bumps in the road, but in the long run, he was right where he was supposed to be: on a covered bridge, walking his soon-to-be step-mother down the aisle so she could marry his father. “Wow, honey, you look amazing,” Russ said as Travis and Nadine stopped in front of him. Travis took Nadine’s hand and placed it in his father’s. Shifting his eyes up to Russ’s, Travis told him, “Just love her.” “I do, boy, I do,” Russ replied.
 
Authors Bio—Lisa Bilbrey is a mom of three and has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1996.
Finding a love in the written word, she started writing as a way to express herself. From the first word she wrote, she'd found her heart and soul. Always willing to learn, she's spends much of her time trying to improve as a storyteller. In late 2011, Lisa opened Renaissance Romance Publishing with Michele Richard and Laura Braley. 
Links—GoodreadsFacebookTwitter Blog  Amazon Barnes & Noble
Renaissance Romance Publishing About.me
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TOUR SCHEDULE:9/10: Promo/Excerpt: Fandom Fanatic           Review, Promo/excerpt: FS Meurinne9/11: Guest Post: Lorenz Font 9/12: Interview: Jude Ouvrard9/13: Review: Lindsey Gray          Review: Sarah Carroll9/14: Promo/Excerpt: S.A. Jones9/15: Review: N. Wood9/16: Review: Mich’s Book Reviews9/17: Guest Post: Michele Richard9/18: Guest Post: Jude Ouvrard9/19: Guest Post: Donna Huber          Review: Anna Crosswell9/20: Guest Post: Laura Braley9/21: Guest Post: Elizabeth M. Lawrence9/22: Interview: M.C. Rayne9/23: Promo/Excerpt: Jennifer Garcia          Guest Post: Elena M. Reyes          Review: R. E. Hargrave

Interview with Stephanie Fleshman, Author of RENDER

Please enjoy this interview with Stephanie Fleshman, author of the enticing Paranormal YA, Render. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $550 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book.   An Interview with Stephanie FleshmanAuthor of YA Paranormal Novel, Render  1. How do your experiences traveling and growing up in a rural town help you to write? Traveling has always stimulated the passion I have for learning other cultures. Render definitely depicts that, since I bring so many other cultures into the story. 2. You are among many new authors who went to a post-secondary school for something completely different from writing. How does your degree in psychology play a role in your writing? Psychology is the study of human behavior, so that has definitely helped to create multi-dimensional characters. 3. Do you have any advice for others who have stuck to a career path, but find that writing is their true calling? I don’t believe you have to choose. Experience and knowledge of different fields can benefit a writing career, depending on what you want to write. 4. Who are two of your favorite authors, and why do those authors speak to you? Cormac McCarthy. I think he is a literary genius. J.K. Rowling. She is a true storyteller, which I believe is different than telling a story. 5. You use some really unique names in Render like Koldan, Raya Whitney and "The Russian." Where did you get the inspiration for the names? Secondly, when in the writing process do you name characters? I start with names, but those names have a tendency to change throughout the story. For Render, most of the names had to do with origin. 6. “Koldan Holdt knows what he wants.” He knows, but his fate has been determined since before his birth. Can you discuss how people find their way around the obstacles of life as well as any suggestions you might have? Recognizing there is no such thing as complete control--the control you do have is determined by different variables, one being the choices you make.   As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, Render, the debut YA Paranormal novel by Stephanie Fleshman, is on sale for just 99 cents! What’s more, by purchasing this fantastic book at an incredibly low price, you can enter to win many awesome prizes. The prizes include a Kindle Fire, $550 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book. All the info you need to win one of these amazing prizes is RIGHT HERE. Remember, winning is as easy as clicking a button or leaving a blog comment--easy to enter; easy to win! To win the prizes: Get Render at its discounted price of 99 cents Enter the Rafflecopter contest below Visit the featured social media events Leave a comment on my blog for a chance at a $100 prize. About Render: A betrayal born of blood. A curse for a gift. A love worth saving... Seventeen-year-old Raya Whitney thought she knew Koldan--until a sudden turn of events threatens both their lives. Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. Stephanie Fleshman graduated with a degree in psychology and has family throughout the United States as well as in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece. Visit Stephanie on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.

Excerpt of Stephanie Fleshman's new release: RENDER

Please enjoy this fun, playful excerpt from Render by Stephanie Fleshman. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $550 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book.   Render: An Excerpt  I spin around and pull her to me, sighing as her arms lock around my neck. I lower my face to her hair, turning it into the curve of her neck to breathe her in. Her body molds to mine, lithe and boneless, and my arms swallow her as I tighten my hold. It softens all the hard points, the tension I’d been holding onto, smoothing the muscles in my shoulders and back. “You have great problem-solving skills, by the way,” I tell her softly in her ear. Keeping her arms around me, she leans back against the wall to look at me, a baffled expression on her face, whether in relation to the compliment or the unexpected direction in conversation, I don’t know. “Do I?” Her voice lifts in a flirtatious pitch. “Mmm. It’s why I asked you out,” I tease. “You solved most of my problems just by agreeing.” Looking back, I realize just how true this is, though I doubt she’ll take me seriously. Her lips curl in an obliging smile, and her eyes say it all, disbelieving in their beauty, corroborating what I already knew. But she’s still smiling, and I alone am responsible for that. She curls her hand around the side of my neck, and I feel her thumb glide over the scar behind my earlobe, one I incurred at fourteen, when Lukas slammed my head into the bathroom mirror. Then I broke his collarbone. Both of us ended up in the emergency room that morning, an incident that resulted in our father leaving for work a half hour later. It’s always quieter when our father is home. “How are you doing?” she asks, looking up to search my eyes. I slide my hands from the small of her back to her waist, as my gaze sweeps from shoulder to shoulder. I can already feel the ground of normalcy beneath me, her presence holding the pieces of my life together, when it seems everything can come apart at any moment. “Good now that you’re here.” This seems to make her both happy and sad. A look of gloom passes over her face even as a small smile touches her lips. Then her eyes trail down the front of my body, taking in my suit jacket and pants. “You look like a lawyer,” she comments. “Straight from the courtroom.” I can’t remember a time when she’s ever seen me in a suit. The closest is the tux I wore to her senior prom two months ago, which is not much different than what I wear now. “It suits you.” I raise my eyebrows in doubt. “What? Looking like a lawyer?” “Not just a lawyer. You look…professional.” Then, with a full smile, she adds, “I like it.” “Ah,” I say, mirroring her smile as I grasp her meaning. “I like that you’re my biggest fan.” Her teeth shine bright against her tan skin. She drops her arms to her sides, and I lace my fingers through hers. She smells of honeysuckle, vanilla, and lavender all at once, with soft underlying notes I can’t name, a scent that swirls inside me, tantalizing every cell in my body. I lean forward, canting my head slightly to fit my lips to hers. I have to fight to keep the rhythm slow, to savor every second. But when her mouth opens, urgency builds within me, and I press farther. Too soon, though, she’s pulling away, leaving my blood pumping in a hot stream and my heart pounding against my chest. I place a hand on the wall behind her and lean forward, closing the narrow space she’s put between us. “I wasn’t finished,” I say. I’m already tilting my head to kiss her again when she stops me with one word. “Wait.” “Wait?” I mutter against her lips. I feel her palms on my chest, easing me back. It’s hard to concentrate on anything but touching her, but I slowly resign myself to the conversation that is apparently inevitable, when my only instinct is to kiss her. I straighten and meet her eyes, which does nothing to tame my thoughts. “I got your note,” she says. When I started mowing Mrs. Whitney’s lawn, Elizabeth gave me a key, so I could let myself in when they weren’t home. In the beginning, I would leave Raya notes on her dresser, not knowing at the time that she’d actually keep them. When she showed me every note I’d ever written her, my first instinct was to laugh, because it seemed senseless. But then I saw how impressed she was and felt empowered that I could make her so happy. She probably has a shoebox full of notes by now. I back her against the wall until we’re touching from hips to shoulders. Her eyes, as warm and green as summer leaves, meet mine. She’s looking at me as if I did something amazing, but just in case, I ask, “Is that all? Or is there something else you want to add, because I’d really like to kiss you right now?” Her eyes dip momentarily to my mouth. “I was going to thank you for the note, but you distracted me.” “You don’t need words for that.”   As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, Render, the debut YA Paranormal novel by Stephanie Fleshman, is on sale for just 99 cents! What’s more, by purchasing this fantastic book at an incredibly low price, you can enter to win many awesome prizes. The prizes include a Kindle Fire, $550 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book. All the info you need to win one of these amazing prizes is RIGHT HERE. Remember, winning is as easy as clicking a button or leaving a blog comment--easy to enter; easy to win! To win the prizes: Get Render at its discounted price of 99 cents Enter the Rafflecopter contest below Visit the featured social media events Leave a comment on my blog for a chance at a $100 prize. About Render: A betrayal born of blood. A curse for a gift. A love worth saving... Seventeen-year-old Raya Whitney thought she knew Koldan--until a sudden turn of events threatens both their lives. Get it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes. Stephanie Fleshman graduated with a degree in psychology and has family throughout the United States as well as in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece. Visit Stephanie on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.

Guest Post by Stephanie Fleshman, Author of RENDER

Please enjoy this guest post by Stephanie Fleshman, author of the enticing Paranormal YA, Render. Then read on to learn how you can win huge prizes as part of this blog tour, including a Kindle Fire, $550 in Amazon gift cards, and 5 autographed copies of the book.   The 5 Guys You'll Meet in YA Fiction:A Guest Post by Stephanie Fleshman  According to GalleyCat, YA eBook revenues increased 120.9% last year. The great news is whatever YA male character types keep you reading, it's unlikely you'll run out of books anytime soon. After a while contemplating my favorite YA reads, I noticed a pattern when it came to the male heroes in these stories. Without further ado, here's a run-down of the 5 guys you're likely to meet when reading a Young Adult novel...

Guy #1: The Broken and Vulnerable

When I think of broken, I think of Josh from Barry Lyga’s Boy Toy. The sad thing about Josh is that he knows he’s broken but blames himself instead of the person at fault. When I think of vulnerable, two characters come to mind: Sam from Maggie Stiefvater’s Wolves of Mercy Falls series and Cabel from Lisa McMann’s Wake series. Cabel is doused with gasoline, then set on fire by his alcoholic father. He wants to be loved, yet is scared. What makes him strong in a not-in-your-face kind of way is that he wants to love. His lack of resentment and hate is what makes him attractive.

Guy #2: The Abusive

In Jennifer Brown’s Bitter End, Cole is the product of “like father, like son.” In Swati Avasthi’s YA novel Split, however, Jace is the product of being victimized by his own abuser. Unlike Cole, Jace is capable of remorse and guilt. He not only owns up to his actions, but he wants to pay for them. By comparison, Jace makes Cole look like a sociopath.  

Guy #3: The Obsessive

It’s no secret that Edward from Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga is borderline stalker when it comes to Bella. She is his world entirely. In his mind, though, he is only being protective. So, is Edward protective, overprotective, or obsessive? You decide: Protective: Capable of or intended to protect someone or something. Overprotective: Having a tendency to protect someone, esp. a child, excessively. Obsessive: Of, relating to, characteristic of, or causing an obsession; Excessive in degree or nature. 

Guy #4: The Dominant

A good example of this type of YA male lead character is Patch from Becca Fitzpatrick’s Hush, Hush series. Patch is 100% boy. He’s self-confident, strong, and stands his ground against Nora. Though he is dominating, I don’t believe it’s in a harmful or abusive manner. In the second book, you get to see more into his heart as he begins to really care for Nora’s well-being. By the third book, he’s thinking of Nora’s safety and how he can stay with her. He sacrifices what he wants in order to protect her and their relationship, which seems non-existent to Nora by this stage. Not everything is what it seems, though. Other good examples are Alex from Simone Elkeles’s Perfect Chemistry and Avi from the same author's How to Ruin series.  

Guy #5: The Lovable

I’m going to start with Koldan from my own YA novel, Render. Koldan is firm but not so dominating that he feels the need to control. He’s confident and strong, but recognizes his weaknesses. He’s romantic in the sense that he will do whatever it takes to keep Raya safe, even if it means risking his own life. And he’s not afraid to show his feelings for Raya. Now, I cannot move forward without mentioning Holder from Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. Thirteen years! Thirteen!!! That’s all I’m going to say. Those of you who have read Hopeless know exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you who haven’t, there’s nothing about this guy not to love.  

Now I've got a question for you: What's your favorite YA male character type?

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Blog Tour for new release ILLICIT AFFAIRS

Illicit Affairs Written by:Jo MatthewsBec RoseNJ Cole

Illicit AffairsIllicit Affairs is a compilation of three erotic tales with women giving into their darkest desires and pursuing the forbidden.

Unexpected Journey by Jo MatthewsSarah thought she met her soul mate in Mitch Chandler. High school sweethearts, they married right after graduation. Eight years later, he is a stranger to her and their marriage is on the rocks. In a halfhearted attempt to placate her, Mitch suggests a trip to Hawaii, but schedules a business meeting to write off the expense.Aaron Johnson, Mitch’s friend and business partner, agrees to help with the presentation and plans are made for all three to go. What happens when Mitch backs out at the last minute to spend a romantic weekend with his secretary, forcing Aaron’s hand so that he has to accompany Sarah alone?Will an innocent friendship turn into something more as Aaron’s attraction for Sarah grows? How will Sarah manage when she realizes that Aaron is awakening feelings in her that she’s never felt before? The sexual tension burns hot as these two embark on an unexpected journey that neither are prepared for.
Excerpt:The flight to San Diego was quick, though the one to Hawaii was considerably longer. Somewhere over the Pacific, Sarah fell asleep; the day had obviously taken a toll on her emotions and exhausted her. I wasn’t really tired myself, so I grabbed a magazine from the caddy in front of me and started flipping through it. Not ten minutes later, she shifted in her sleep and leaned over, her head resting on my shoulder. I froze in place, unsure of what to do. Part of me was screaming to wake her up or at least move her, while the other part of me—the part that tended to take over in any man when there was a sexy goddess nearby—wanted me to savor the moment. I must have warred with myself for three minutes straight until I decided it didn’t matter. There was no harm in letting Sarah sleep on my shoulder on a plane to Hawaii. No harm at all, considering her husband was the one who put us on the flight together.Unable to resist any longer, I turned my head into her hair and breathed in her intoxicating scent. She smelled like wildflowers and sunshine, and I couldn’t help but inhale more deeply as I closed my eyes.
About the Author:Jo Matthews is an Arizona native, where she lives with her husband and son. A stay-at-home mom since 2007, she only recently discovered her love and passion for the written word. When she’s not writing, she’s usually knee deep in editing—an aspect she thoroughly enjoys. As an editor she has propelled quite a few authors into the published world, and with her skills, has landed several stories on Amazon’s Top Sellers lists.
Author Links:Facebook     |     Twitter     |     Blog     |     Goodreads   Hot Summer Nights by Bec RoseAnnie Murphy had the picture perfect life. A beautiful home, a wonderful son, and a husband who adored her. It was every woman’s dream until her husband of over twenty years came out of the closet, leaving her a forty-five year old divorcee struggling to regain her confidence. Needing a distraction, she agrees to allow her son’s friend, Jamie, to spend the summer at her house while working as an intern. When Jamie, the cute female intern she’d been expecting turns out to be Jaime, the hot male intern with abs to drool over, it kicks Annie’s fantasies into overdrive. When she realizes that her desires are not one sided, it’s more than the temperature that causes some hot summer nights.
Excerpt:It seemed like forever before he finally made his way back downstairs, and I heard him rummaging through the fridge for something before he walked into the den carrying some homemade chocolate mousse. I moved to the main sofa, sitting down next to him so we were both within reach of the dessert.“I hope you don’t mind, but I made this before dinner. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.” He grinned at me as he took a bite. I smiled back and dipped my spoon in, groaning at the amazing taste that exploded in my mouth when I took my first bite.“Oh, god, Jaime, you’re going to make me fat if you cook like this all the time,” I laughed. When I heard no reply, I looked next to me, seeing Jaime staring at my lips with—if I wasn’t completely misinterpreting it—a look of lust in his eyes.“Oh, um, I’m sorry?” He seemed confused.“I just said that you’re going to make me fat if you keep cooking like this.”“You don’t have to worry about that, Annie. You have an amazing figure if you don’t mind me saying.” I was surprised by his comment. It had been a long time since anyone had complimented me like that.“Oh, well, um…thank you, Jaime,” I replied, embarrassed.We finished off the dessert, both of us silently deciding to stay on the couch next to each other by settling back as Jaime changed the channel to watch an old movie. It was nice to sit with someone and not feel the need to fill the air with unnecessary conversation. Jaime was easy to just be with, and I was once again glad it had turned out to be a male houseguest instead of a female.
About the Author:Bec Rose is a budding author and mother of two. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys spending time with her son and daughter. Residing in Australia, she possesses a subtle charm that carries through into her writing. In her debut novella, Bec Rose not only tugs on our heartstrings but leaves us panting for more.
Author Links:Miss Rose does not currently have any author links, but if you would like to connect with her, visit her here on facebook.
Second Chances by NJ ColeCalla Moretti married her college sweetheart, Bill. Married life was great at first, but as his career had her dropping out of college and moving away from her family and friends, Calla struggled with her role as a wife and homemaker. Stress due to infertility and Bill’s affairs, had the marriage on the brink of failure. When she drives home in the middle of a thunderstorm and spots first a broken down motorcycle, then the sexy rider, she decides to take a chance and offer him assistance. Realizing fate brought her together with a man who could give her the one thing her husband couldn’t—a baby—Calla decides to take a chance. One romantic night, one big lie, will it save her marriage or fill her heart with more emptiness? Will this be the answer to her prayers? In life, are there truly second chances?
Excerpt:Staring into my eyes, he lowered his head. I could have moved, spoken, coughed…anything, but instead I lifted my chin and allowed him to kiss me. At first it was chaste, it really was, but when I didn’t pull away, he didn’t either. I felt his tongue poke from between his velvet lips and lick over my lower one. I gasped, and he used that opportunity to find his way into my mouth. As my body began to shake, I groaned. I had to stop this. If I didn’t, I’d end up having sex with him—a total stranger. I knew that because I was ovulating, if I did sleep with him, there was a good chance that I’d become pregnant.I’d become pregnant.I had stiffened up at my epiphany, causing him to pull back. “Oh, shit. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.”My mind was racing with the possibility of becoming pregnant tonight. I could go home to Bill in the morning and he and I could have sex. He’d think the baby was his, and maybe it would be, I reasoned with myself. He’d never know and our marriage would be fixed.
About the Author:NJ Cole is a mid-western girl with a kinky side. She works by day and writes by night, all while being a mother to her wonderful boys and serving her Sir. Unlike many of today’s authors, she chooses to write in first person, allowing the readers to experience life through the eyes of the unique characters that live in her head. Her love of those characters and respect for their stories come through loud and clear in her writing. Reaching Amazon’s top 100 list in Erotica with Midnight Caller and Landslide, NJ Cole promises to entertain and excite the reader with her newest tales of love, romance, and as always, hot, steamy sex.
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Interview with Jennifer Garcia, author of MY MR. MANNY

As part of her blog tour, Jennifer Garcia, author of My Mr. Manny, stopped by to talk about her new release from Renaissance Romance Publishing. Make sure to enter her Rafflecopter giveaway below!



Q: Tell us a little bit about how the idea for this story got started.
A:I received a writing prompt about a manny, male nanny, and the idea grew from there.
Q: What do you feel is the biggest lesson your main characters learn from their experiences in this story?
A:People can mistake one thing for another and things happen for a reason.
Q: How important was setting to the plot of the story?
A:At first, the setting was chosen because of my knowledge of it. However, it soon turned into part of the story. The main character, Mia left her home and family to live with her father and that is sort of what brings her into the heart of the story.
Q: What is the significance of the title? What prompted you to choose it?
A: I thought something along the lines of a male Mary Poppins, and I don’t know, My Mr. Manny sort of popped into my mind.
Q: Do you enjoy incorporating a child character into your books? What do you think that brings to the main characters’ relationship that might otherwise be absent?
A:This particular plot needed a child in order to have a manny, but in the end I did enjoy it. I only have boys so I wanted to write a little girl, and I did enjoy it so much. Mia’s precious little girl, Lucia, became the main love in her life. Lucia gave Mia family, and, indirectly, brought her the manny.
Q: Luke Skywalker or Han Solo?
A:Luke Skywalker all the way.

Q: Which secondary character was the most fun to write?
A:Well, besides the Mia, Lucia, and Dominic, I think the most fun character was Vitto, Mia’s cousin.
Q: What was your biggest challenge in writing and publishing this story?
A:The editing. Cutting and dissecting every bit of my hard work was so difficult. However, I chose to pick my battles because I knew that, in the end, it was good advice. In the end, I knew it would make a better story, but it was still difficult.
Q: What is your next planned project? What can you tell us about it?
A:I have two works in progress right now. The first one is about an ex-soldier that returns from two tours in Afghanistan and has severe PTSD. He’s isolated himself and has many emotional issues to work through, but the thought of discussing his memories with a therapist over and over make him sick. The new civilian went back to his family home, a small ranch in New Mexico where he felt comfortable with his horses. His mother wants to help him and researches horse therapy. There is also romance involved. I’ll leave it there.
The second story is completely different than anything I’d ever written. It’s about a gangbanger from Los Angeles, who goes to jail for murder. There he meets a librarian that teaches him about Dante Alighieri and The Divine Comedy. Angel, the gangbanger, gets swept up in a redemption seeking fantasy of his own. 
Q: And the most important question: chipmunks or squirrels?
A:Haa haa. Um, chipmunks.
Thank you for having me!



Summary: Mia Balducci misses her childhood days and yearns for the big, Italian family that she left behind in small town Massachusetts. At the tender age of sixteen, Mia moves with her bachelor father to Los Angeles, but no matter how many years pass, it never becomes home to her. The years spent living with her father aren’t easy, especially since she can’t stop thinking about what she once had. Her enrollment in the University of Southern California promises to bring exciting changes to her life, but Mia winds up with big problems instead. When she runs into an old friend from her old hometown of Winthrop, she gets swept up in nostalgia, and she soon loses herself in a quickly-progressing romance. When the fantasy falls apart, she is left to raise her precious little girl, Lucia, on her own. The demands of Mia’s work schedule and Lucia’s needs increase, and their lives become increasingly hectic. It is soon clear to Mia that she needs help. Luckily, her life-saving cousin saves the day and brings the mother and daughter a male nanny – their new “manny.”
After losing his high-pressure job on Wall Street, Dominic Roberts wants to follow his dreams to have a family. He’s already one fiancée down, and there are no likely prospects for another. In order to find the family he so desperately wants, he finds himself getting into the manny business. Since he is fully qualified to provide child care and is eager to leave New York City behind, his sister-in-law is able to land him a job in California working for his first client – the beautiful and intriguing Mia Balducci.
Will Lucia like the new man in her mother's life? Will Mia? And will this new trio discover the happily ever after they all so desperately seek?
Excerpt: I rolled over to face Dominic and he began to stir. I watched him breathe and took inventory of his precious face. His lashes were thick and short against his cheek. The stubble on his face had thickened a bit more and his lips stuck out in a pout. I pecked them and his eyes opened. “Good morning, sleeping beauty,” I said as he stretched and yawned. He scratched at his stubble and rubbed his eyes. He was adorable in the morning. “Mhmmm, it is a good morning,” he said with a sleep-coated voice. He wrapped and tightened his arms around me and then squeezed. “A very good morning.” “I need to get up and get ready for work. Lucia will be up in a bit. But ...” I began to say. “What’s wrong?” I exhaled a deep breath. “No, nothing’s wrong, but ... well I really want you to move into my room now. Too soon?” I wasn’t afraid he’d say no, but for some reason I felt strange asking him that. He scoffed. “Did you think I was going to sleep in my room after last night? I had the best night of my life” he said while peppering soft, slow kisses on my face. “It was my best night, too, baby.” I kissed him one more time and got up. “So, it’s official then. You’re moving in here and we’re a real couple.” I jerked my head in a nod to emphasize my statement. He rolled on top of me, pinning me down on the bed. “I thought it was a given, Mia. You’re stuck with me forever now. I hope you can handle me.” He laughed. “Mhmmm, I can handle you all right. I just hope you can handle me.” I kissed his lips.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Author Bio: Jennifer Garcia’s (aka Forbes Arnone) love of travel began when she went to the West Coast to visit her father at the age of three. Her home until she was sixteen was a small coastal town near Boston. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. Her lifelong love for reading and writing was put aside for many years while she made her way in the world and nurtured her young family. Even though she is older, and life never seems to settle, she’s finding her way while attending college full-time in pursuit of a B.A. in English Literature. She also runs a business, and is still caring for her family. Believing she can do it all, with the help of her family, she worked on her first novel during the late hours of the night while balancing the rest of her life during the day. Her hard work paid off, as her first novel, My Mr. Manny, will be published August 2013.
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8/28 Promo/Excerpt- Brandy Rocha Interview- Lissa Bryan Promo/Excerpt- Linze Brandon Promo/Excerpt- AJ Williams
8/29 Review- Sarah Aisling Promo/Excerpt - Lorenz Font Review - Sarah Horwath Interview - Sarah Cass
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Cover Reveal: Lorenz Font's TORMENTED

On September 17th, Renaissance Romance Publishing will be releasing Tormented, the sequel to Lorenz Font's Hunted: The Gates Legacy.




Summary:
Tor Burns is a non-infected vampire who has taken refuge in the Tack Enterprises underground facility. Having survived a vicious attack with his fellow vampire Harrow, he now has a new purpose. Vampires afflicted with Gates Syndrome are still being hunted, and Tor is committed to saving them from the clutches of the Vampire Council. With a semi-cure within their grasp, Tor is reluctant to accept his new assignment: bodyguard to Allison Tack, the daughter of their fallen leader. Armed with an abrasive personality and fierce loyalty, Tor approaches this new responsibility with serious determination despite his reservations.
Vampire Allison Tack is the beautiful and timid co-heir of the Tack fortune. Infected and hunted by the Council, those lucky enough to have known her father are determined to keep her safe.  A walking target wherever she goes, Allison wants to learn how to protect herself, but no one is listening. Sick of being the helpless one in the company of trained fighters around her, Allison vows to prove that she can fight alongside the best of them.
Meanwhile, the harem leader, Melissa, is hell-bent on unraveling any clue about her son Demetrius’s fate. He disappeared without a word, and time has made her desperate. Stepping up her efforts, she seeks the help of Demetrius’s son, Zane. With the additional manpower, Melissa finds the lair of the suspected vampires and wages war against them.
Thrown together by necessity, Tor and Allison can’t continue to deny their attraction to each other. Tor wants to give in to his feelings for her, but old demons resurface. He must confront the past to prevent losing the best thing that ever happened to him.
A life must be given for a life taken. Will Tor have to sacrifice himself before Allison pays the price?




Author Bio:
Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her debut novel Hunted, the first installment of The Gates Legacy trilogy.
Writing is therapeutic for Lorenz, and a perfect day consists of writing and playing with her characters while listening to her ever-growing music collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, with an intense focus on angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic twists is a mainstay in all her stories.
Lorenz currently lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time between a full-time job as a Business Office Manager for a hospital and her busy writing schedule.






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Cover Reveal: Lorenz Font's FEATHER LIGHT

On October 10th, The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House will be releasing Feather Light, veteran author Lorenz Font's first release with them. Remember to check out the Rafflecopter Giveaway below to win a prize!
Summary  Parker Davis has conquered three major American cities and is the new "it" man in massage.  He earned the nickname 'Feather Light' for his sensual touches, tender caresses, and soft voice eliciting an almost orgasmic release. Clients from all over clamor for his services, and his clientele is growing by the minute. Business is at its peak, which makes Parker a busy man who has no time to deal with problems, let alone dwell on his blindness. With his declining vision, Parker has to accept his limitations and the changes brought forth by this disease, but he is not ready to relinquish the last control he has left. He is still the master in his bedroom.
Kelly Storm, a Hollywood actress, will do whatever it takes to get some much-deserved peace. Being famous has its perks, except the little privacy her popularity afforded her is slowly eating at her. With the paparazzi hounding her every minute of the day and her personal life under constant scrutiny, Kelly wants a semblance of normalcy wherever she can get it. Under the urging of a close friend, she agrees to give Parker a try.
Their first meeting is nothing she expects. Kelly finds comfort in his gentle probing and the spellbinding experience guaranteed to keep her coming back for more. Parker knows the woman on his table is special. He feels her vulnerability with his fingertips, and her smooth curves leave a burning ache inside him.
One night of steamy passion is all it takes to know that they wanted each other in more ways than one. Kelly hides in heavy disguises, making it impossible for Parker to know her true identity. What secret is Kelly keeping, and will she trust Parker enough to tell him the truth? Will Parker see beyond Kelly's lies to show her what a future with him holds?

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Category: Romance / Erotica
Publication date: Oct 10, 2013
ISBN (paper): 978-1-61213-129-0
ISBN (ebook): 978-1-61213-130-6


AUTHOR BIO:

Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her debut novel Hunted, the first book of The Gates Legacy Trilogy and Indivisible Line, a romantic thriller. Her newest novel, Tormented, the second installment of The Gates Legacy, is now available for vampire lovers everywhere.   
Writing is a therapy for Lorenz, and a perfect day consists of writing and playing with her characters while listening to her ever-growing music collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres with an intense focus on angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic twists is a mainstay in all her stories.
Lorenz currently lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time between a full-time job as a Business Office Manager for a hospital and her busy writing schedule.
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