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Announcing a Giveaway for Bella Maura a signed copy from the author. Open Internationally.

Giveaway details:
The competition will run from Dec 5 - 12, 2013

One Signed book of Bella Maura. 
The competition is sponsored by the author.
Open  Internationally for all readers that loves 
Inspirational Christian Books.
All you have to do is leave an answer in the comment box 
with your mail address and physical address.

Questions:
The author lives in which state?
What is her day time occupation?



He is a good Daddy –it’s all about  relationship, not religion.” Sienna 

“Unnecessary evil needs to be with necessary holiness, and it’s a fine line to walk, and in fact, impossible without holy discernments.”                               Sienna

Synopsis
Novelist Sienna Emory is surprised by a frantic call she receives from her old college friend, Cheney. When she arrives at Cheney’s house, Sienna finds her passed out from a drug overdose and neighbor Jonathan Driscoll arriving on the scene. Trying to help Cheney overcome her addictions, Sienna develops a friendship with Jonathan, a handsome single father, and his five-year-old daughter Bella. However, Bella is not the typical kindergartner; she has special gifts, as if she is communicating on a direct line to God. Sienna and Jonathan quest for answers to Bella’s special gifts, leading them to Jonathan’s hometown in Ireland that holds the key to a family secret. Sienna begins to fall in love with Jonathan, but wonders what is God’s plan for them and if their faith is strong enough to protect them from evil.

In her second novel, author Dawn Dyson seamlessly weaves together a touching love story with weighty spiritual topics such as overcoming abuse, trusting God, and stepping into your spiritual gifts. Bella Maura is the first installment of the two-book series Beautiful Justice. This exhilarating novel will open readers to the spiritual opportunities and challenges that face us all.


“To me, conformity just always seemed  like I was selling out.” Sienna


Buy Links
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About the Author
Dawn Dyson lives with her husband on a farm in Nebraska and has degrees in both Animal Science and Education. She currently serves as the farm's office manager, but writing is her primary passion. She describes her writing as a God-given gift and strives to incorporate Christian themes throughout each of her works. She encourages others to find their passion in life, link it with God's and then share it with the world.
“I always wanted you.  God only knows how much… I’d actually sit here and talk to you  out loud for ours,  for years…,”                                                               Jonathan

Excerpt

Before she even opened her eyes, in the familiar soft silk comforter around her skin, Sienna sensed it was late morning by the slant of the sun across her face. She guessed it to be about 10:00 a.m. and noted that the household seemed quiet and unmoving. She stretched her arms overhead and rolled into the light, smiling at the memory of the previous night.
When she finally did open her eyes, they rested on Jonathan’s attentive presence. He was seated on the chaise lounge where he had spent the night and, apparently, he’d been watching her sleep for some time. His hands were folded peacefully, his forearms resting on his tights, and his muscled shoulders were rounded – it was a thoughtful pose indicative of prayer and his forward gaze made it easy to deduce that she had been the primary focus. He was so intensely exquisite to her in the morning light, against that striking, red velvet backdrop, in his white tee with no sleeves, in his favorite blue jeans, in his bare feet. The colorless and angelic luminescence breathing just over his shoulder cast a fine glaze across the outline of his skin; it highlighted his black hair, his jaw line, and graced the tips of his boyish lashes like a silver lining – but his was a cloudless sky, one of purity and of simplicity and one of straight line. His eyes were soft and bright and unidentifiable in their color – they were not gray, they were not green, nor were they blue, rather they were layered with a mixture of all three. They seemed to change with the tide. Something similar to the sea, she finally decided, where his fathers comes from.
He got up without saying anything and walked straight to her with serious intent. He climbed onto her bed and kissed her, gently touching her skin. He’d been entertaining things in his mind prior to her awakening and was not the least bit concerned with hiding the fact. It was after all natural in this paradise.
“Good morning Butterfly” he said quietly as he looked into her eyes. His expression remained rather solemn. Between his fingers, he felt the softness of a loop of her hair, he thoughtfully got lost in the richness of color and how sharply it contrasted with her skin.

“I’ve been thinking,” he said “I apologize for my complete lack of manners and my inadequate  self-control. But…I’m thinking we need to get married…”
“Are you somebody’s mother?”
“If not, would you be mine?”                             Bella 
Finally, after the long wait I could read this book that laid on my shelf for 
a time. First reading the ones I was committed to reading for other authors.  
The joy when I received the actual book was thrilling, and I told everyone 
who wanted to listen. The anticipation was worth it. This book was simply 
a joy to read. I want to thank the author Dawn Dyson that had enough 
faith in me to send me the books for an honest review. Since this is the 
first in the series, I received all 3 books, what an honor!, 2 more posts 
will follow shortly.
With all that said here is my thoughts on this Contemporary Inspirational
Romance. 

My 5 Star Review

This is not only about two people meeting, falling in love and live 
happily ever after. This is a terrific tool to use when people wants to 
understand the terms Spiritual Warfare and Intercession better in a 
fictional story. There is no glamour in this gifts as with many others. 
This is a lonely road where you will not receive any acceptance from 
anyone, especially the church. The world would put you in a psychiatric
 ward thinking you are mad, filling you with all kinds of medicine and 
at the end cast you aside. One of the points touched by Sienna the main 
character in the book.
The plot was well examined and put to paper with a clear understanding 
about the subject and what it means for the one who bares this gift. 
The characters strong and best suited to bring the point across. With a 
deeper understanding from the scripture in Isaiah 1:17. Sienna abused 
all her life but yet strong and determined helped other girls to stand up 
from their own abusive state and become the very person God has 
intended all along. I did appreciate the fact that the author did not put 
too much emphasis on the abuse, but rather the road to healing because 
of obedience and being with like-minded people.
I loved the character Jonathan, a man that went through his own pain 
and abuse before he settled down. Writing songs from the heart of God 
revealing God's love, faith, patience and hope to a thirsty world. 
With his daughter still in training, he was the perfect father figure to 
be used in the story. 
Wisdom, patience and love were the core of his character, beautifully
portrait in this ex-junkie, living the hard life because of fame, rebelling
against his heritage, getting lost in a world of fame and money. But yet
all of those traits would never have materialized if not for that path.
You see his devotion not only to his daughter but even to Cheney, 
desperately trying to save her from her self.
Bella a sweet 5 year old with a gift no one understand until Sienna appear 
in their lives, developing the gift and allowing God to have his way in
her life. Teaching her father and family how to understand her and walk
with her during this time when she is an open vessel, speaking the heart
of God directly into the situations they faced.
The author's ability to create with words were descriptive and flowing 
so that you could experience what she was seeing writing this book. The
ebb and flow of each scene as it opens to the next appreciating the 
character and place as the plot unfolds. Creating a world where God 
reigns and people obey his statues, word and commands, and you see 
the results of that, coming together as a wonderful and entertaining 
book to read. 
The topics are easy to understand, from the power of the tongue to 
paternity, healing, obedience, grace, prayer and knowledge of 
God's character emphasis by the scenes as they develop creating a
wonderful read. 

Was my review helpful?Please like it on Amazon
“He said that you told him he was taking  advantage of the fact that  I didn’t have a father.  He said you said that from now on… you’d be my dad.” Katarina


Giveaway details:
The competition will run from Dec 5 - 12, 2013

One Signed book of Bella Maura. 
The competition is sponsored by the author.
Open  Internationally for all readers that loves 
Inspirational Christian Books.
All you have to do is leave an answer in the comment box 
with your mail address and physical address.

Questions:
The author lives in which state?
What is her day time occupation?

Melissa Pearl's Christmas Giveaway

And week two begins!Thank you to everyone who participated in Week 1, I hope you had fun. Don't forget to take advantage of the Betwixt Series 2-day sale, which ends tomorrow.

The book can be purchased through AMAZON and SMASHWORDS.
Now onto event two!!


I'm very excited about this surprise and can't wait to share it with you all. 
Please help me spread the word. The more the merrier.Let's spread some Christmas love and enjoy this awesome season.

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12 Days of Christmas December 1st - 12th 2013 with fabulous Giveaways

Hosted by: As You Wish Reviews & Confessions of the Paranormal Sponsors: As You Wish Tours & Book Dragon Designs 

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!!!Everyone has a YUMMY cookie recipe to share and there are some extra little treats scattered around the Hop too, so be sure to visit each of the Authors and Bloggers blogs to make sure you don’t miss out on something SWEET!
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This is not a cookie recipe but a well-known dessert in South Africa with a touch of liqueur.Enjoy with the compliments from a sunny South Africa.

From the Getaway blog
This malva pudding is a traditional South African favorite recipe with a twist: Amarula sauce.Serves 8Ingredients:Malva pudding:1 egg250 ml sugar1 tbs smooth apricot jam2 tbs softened butter250 ml fl our1 tsp bicarbonate of sodapinch of salt250 ml milk1 tsp vinegarAmarula sauce:125 ml melted butter200 ml cream125 ml caster sugar80 ml AmarulaBeat egg and sugar until creamy, then add jam and butter, stirring to combine thoroughly. Sift together the dry ingredients and pour them into the egg-and-sugar mixture. Stir to combine. Pour in the milk slowly. When the mixture is combined, add the vinegar. Pour into a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 180°C for about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until golden brown.To make the sauce, combine the butter, cream and caster sugar in a saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce thickens – this will take a few minutes. Take the sauce off the heat and add the Amarula. Pour the sauce slowly over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven. Once the pudding is saturated with sauce, pour the remainder into a jar for guests to add. Serve immediately, with custard on the side.
To learn more about this fabulous drink and get more recipes you can follow the link. Amarula link
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Is it K. D. Emerson, Rebbekah White, 
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Release Day for Sail Away with Me By Kate Deveaux

Title: SAIL AWAY WITH ME



Author: KATE DEVEAUX
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Erotic Elements: yes
Publisher: Red Sage Publishing
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Word Count/Length: 230 pages
About Sail Away with Me 
THESE TWO REALLY KNOW HOW TO ROCK THE BOAT...“Sizzling shipboard romance —Jody throws caution to the wind as she lets go of her inhibitions
 and indulges in one magnificent week of pleasure. Passions surge, lovers tangle and two lives 
will never be the same again.”
Synopsis:Before Jody Carter and her three best friends ever set foot aboard the luxury cruise ship, Jody falls into the
 arms of uber hunky celebrity guest Taggart Keith, when he saves her shoe from falling to the depths of the 
sea. Their attraction is undeniable, but the recently divorced single mom knows the last thing she needs is
 to complicate her life in just seven short days. But that’s exactly what happens when Jody  throws caution
 to the wind for once in her life and gives into a week of sensational pleasures.  Taggart helps her discover
 her more sensual side — one tantalizing night at a time. Red Sage Publishing Official Release Date: December 1 2013
BUY LINKS:
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Excerpt
“Hey there, Jody,” he called out.
 “Oh, hi….Taggart,” she said with surprise, pretending she hadn’t seen him.
 “We really have to stop meeting like this.” He smiled and walked towards her   down the narrow hall dotted with luggage.
She laughed nervously at the cliché that was proving all too true if she was to keep her sanity. “I guess so. Well, this is my room.” She fidgeted with her keycard as he came up beside her.
“Mine’s just down the hall.” Taggart pointed behind him, but he just stood there, his tall frame close to her. She looked up at him, overly aware of the scent of sandalwood, one of her favorites. Very masculine.
“Mmm...coincidence,” she said, the hallway becoming smaller by the minute when he flashed that boyish smile, with one corner of his mouth raised. Cocky, but undeniably sexy at the same time.
Unable to break the gaze, she tried to insert the keycard into the lock, not paying attention to what she was doing. The card grazed the slot and she forced her eyes away from his.
“I guess you didn’t find your friends after all?” he inquired, leaning casually against the wall, as she slid the keycard all the way in the lock.
Caught red handed at her own lie, she smiled down at her shoes. “No, I didn’t.”
“So you can have that drink with me after all,” he stated flatly, placing his hand over hers as she held the key in the lock.
Her heart pounded in her chest. She couldn’t move a muscle. “I don’t think that’s a good idea,” she said.
He frowned but left his hand on hers. “Because?”
Because? Her mind raced. She couldn’t tell him it was because she was afraid. Afraid how her body trembled when he was near, how her cheeks burned and her sex thrummed.
“I’ll wait,” he said with a devilish grin eyeing the keycard still in the lock.
“I really don’t think it’s a good idea, is all.”
“You already said that,” he said straight faced, but she could see the playful look in his eyes. As he removed his hand, he continued to lean easily on the doorframe, his face close to hers as if he had all the time in the world to wait for her to be ready. He was close enough she could see the barely visible laugh lines when he smiled and the slight five o clock shadow on his chiseled jaw.
“Look Taggart,” she said, just saying his name made her heart beat faster. “I’m not ready for…” her heart beat rapidly thinking about just what she wasn’t ready for… to be intimate with a man.
“Ready for what?” he teased. A flush of desire rushed through her. He was playing with her, flirting with her.


Author Bio

Kate Deveaux is a contemporary erotic romance writer and die-hard 
romantic. 
A former wedding planner, she has always been “in love” with love! 
Kate is currently working on several fictional stories – each filled with 
sexy romance, heroines who are no shrinking violets and heroes who 
make your heart skip a beat. She is a member of Savvy Author, Romance 
Writers of America (RWA) and their erotic romance chapter,
 Passionate Ink. Kate currently resides with her husband in Arizona.
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On Tour with Bryan Taylor, Author of The Three Sisters.

Publisher: Dragon Tree Books (July 23, 2013)
Category/Genre: Humor, Literary Fiction, Inspirational, Satire, Philosophy
ISBN13: 9780988402478
Tour Date: Mid-October/November, 2013
Available in: Print & ebook, 401Nuns just want to have fun! But when three former Catholic nuns, Coito Gott, Theodora Suora andRegina Grant have too much fun and get in trouble with the law, they become nuns on the run.Driving back to Washington D.C. where they work at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Parts, the three sisters are arrested in Tennessee. After defeating the local deputy in strip poker, they escape from jail, and are pursued by the zealous Detective Schmuck Hole, who has personally offered a $10,000 reward for their capture on the 700 Club. Little do they know that when the three sisters visit the Washington Monument, their lives will change forever.Set in 1979, The Three Sisters is a humorous, adult satire that skewers not only organized religion, but the government, the media, intellectuals, corporate greed and every other part of the establishment. Maybe not the greatest story ever told, but possibly the funniest.“Blessed are they who read The Three Sisters, for they shall inherit eternal laughter.” — Matthew 5:66Praise for The Three Sisters:“This may sound odd but I never thought of myself as a big fan of religious satire…until I read this book. I was caught right away by the three sexy nuns on the cover. A friend recommended it to me and I didn’t think I would like it so I ventured to “skim” the first chapter. I must say that first chapter wowed me with excitement and I became so intrigued…I ended up with finishing it in two days.
If you’re looking for a serious study of religion or to explore the depths of the human condition, this book is probably not for you. The whole point of it was to be a roller-coaster of a ride – sexy naughty nuns running amok in 1970′s America and not looking back. Heavy on wordplay, allusions, and references to famous philosopher’s such as Voltaire, Taylor thumbs his nose at the common institutions and over-used plots.  So if you’re not afraid to ruffle some religious feathers, this might be the book for you.”- Joshua Silverman, Author of  The Emerald Tablet (Legends of Amun Ra, #1)“This book is a hysterical read–not for the faint hearted or the easily offended. I thoroughly enjoyed Taylor’s sense of humor, writing style, and his use of innuendos, pun, satire, etc. He is a master at intertwining historical events of the Bible, church history, and religious stereotypes along with history in the 1970s. More than half way through, the book has a great surprise that I cannot say more about without giving too much information. I can only say that I laughed for two days. The character development of each of the three sisters (and some of the other characters such as Victor) is superb.”- Maureen Burton, Amazon Reviewer“Reading The Three Sisters May Add to your Years in Purgatory, but It’s Worth It.  After reading The Three Sisters, I realize that Taylor has made the ultimate sacrifice. He is definitely going to Hell for writing this book, or if he is lucky, he’ll probably spend about five trillion years in Purgatory. But hey, his loss was my gain.
I really liked this book. It was witty in an Oscar Wilde or Mark Twain sort of way and made me laugh throughout. Not only is the main character highly sacrilegious, but the plot itself is about as sacrilegious as you’ll get. But the book is as much satire as sacrilege, and the sacrilege just lays the foundation for the rest of Taylor’s skewering of society.
The book is set in 1979, and only after you finish the book will you realize why (no spoiler here.  I found myself pulling for all the three sisters to overcome their predicament. Consequently, I couldn’t put the book down.”- S. Zehntner, Amazon Reviewer“I took one look at the cover and thought to myself, I don’t remember any nuns looking like that in Catholic School. So I decided to read the book and was glad that I did. Not only was the book very funny, but the plot went in directions I wasn’t expecting. As I read on, I didn’t want to put the book down until I found out what the final fate of the three sisters was.
Though the novel was set in 1979, all of the satire applies to today just as easily as it does to 1979. The book reminds us that the Catholic Church, self-righteous evangelicals, corporate greed, self-interested politicians, and the self-obsessed media haven’t changed all that much.
Few novels provide illustrations, but The Three Sisters includes several very funny illustrations, including ones for Virgin Mary Milk and The Spanish Inquisition Toy Set. Too funny.
Though the book is sacrilegious, the author doesn’t get heavy-handed about it. Taylor keeps the satire fun and rolling along until the very end. I only wish I could have attended the Festivities in person.
So if you want to see what happens when a pleasantly twisted mind writes a novel instead of going to therapy, read The Three Sisters.”- So. Cal Book Worm, Amazon Reviewer“Simply divine! The plot: naughty nuns conquer America! Set in a mythical past, this satire is truly one of a kind. The author has a wicked sense of humor and an imagination that defies description. The more offbeat your own sense of humor is, the more you’ll appreciate this book. I highly recommend this for anyone who’s looking for something unusual.”-Mari Trevelyan, Amazon ReviewerAbout Bryan Taylor:Bryan Taylor is a double PK, a preacher’s kid of a preacher’s kid. With that legacy he faced two destinies, being an unhappy triple PK (Jubilees 17:23, “He that is born unto the son of a preacher and himself preaches shall be miserable until his dying day and suffer eternal damnation.”), or being sacrilegious and happy.He decided to forsake the Southern Baptists for Catholicism, but when he applied to join a convent, he was rejected (sex discrimination!), so he decided to do the next best thing: write a novel about the three nuns he would most like to meet.Bryan Taylor was born in Louisiana, grew up in Michigan and Texas, went to school in Tennessee, South Carolina and California, taught in Switzerland for a year, and has traveled to 50 countries, more than any Pope except Saint John Paul II. He now lives in California, which is one of the few places with people crazier than him.The Three Sisters Website: http://www.threesistersnovel.com/
Bryan Taylor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryanTaylorAuthor
Bryan Taylor Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/3sistersnovel/books/
Buy The Three Sisters:Amazon / Barnes and Noble
My 4 Star Review
I received this book from the Touring Host for an honest review.This is my first religious satire book and since I am not a Catholic many of the rituals within the book was foreign to me. It took me awhile to get past all the in-depth writing of the Catholic school and nunnery. It totally flew over my head and personally I found it boring. But once you get to the story of the three sisters it becomes more interesting.Their experiences and rebellion was believable, and in many instances I could see myself in them. Fighting against the church, thinking that you are the one that will change the church within. I know it is a cliche, but I can honestly say: Been there, done that and burned the t-shirt.The characters of the three sisters let you smile at times, even laugh out loud, their antics and honesty touching the very core of humanity. Their opinions so way out of base that it actually made sense. And the adventures they experienced simply unbelievable at times, but yet it worked within the plot.If you are easily offended I would not recommend this book. You have to be open-minded and ready to explore to really enjoy the book. These three rebelled about everything and it unfolded in unusual comical scenes. Their energy and vibrancy has a way that draws you into the story so that you want to know what will happen on the next page. Thanks for the opportunity to read the book.


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Most Happy Reader Nov 20 Review & Giveaway
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Promo Blitz of The Christmas Bride By Sylvia McDaniel

Synopsis
A Western Romance Novella (Book 4, Burnett Brides Series)Eugenia Burnett has gotten what she wants. Her three sons are married and she has three grandchildren, with the fourth on the way. But she hasn’t given up her matchmaking ways. Now she’s moved on to the people she knows and she’s matching widows and widowers together. Until one widower, Wyatt Jones let’s her know in front of a crowded restaurant that he’s not interested in any of the women she keeps sending him except her. Sworn never to remarry, she doesn’t need a husband or want one. She’s a free spirit doing what she pleases and no one is going to boss her around. But Wyatt wants Eugenia and she says no.
In this western historical romance novella, come back to the old west and spend Christmas with the Burnett family. See Eugenia meet her match in cowboy Wyatt Jones.
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Excerpt
The Christmas BrideBy Sylvia McDaniel
The door to the café opened, the cold wind slamming it against the wall. The restaurant grew quiet with the sudden entrance, and Eugenia turned to see who was making such a racket.Wyatt Jones stood in the doorway, his muscular frame filling the opening. His cowboy hat sat at an angle on top of his head, and his large brown eyes scanned the room.In his hand, he carried a duffle bag.Eugenia tried to ignore the big man as he strolled through the doorway and removed his Stetson.Their gazes locked across the room, and he smiled, his full lips turning up in a grin that made her body soften and her heart give an extra little ca-thunk. He spoke to the waitress, but his gaze never wavered from Eugenia.Uh-oh. A tingle of nerves zinged through her bones. This couldn’t be good.His boots made a rhythmic thump, thump, thump on the wooden floor as he walked with a determined stride straight toward her, his bag in hand, his spurs jingling. Nervously, she licked her lips.Myrtle’s back faced the door, and she continued to blather about something. But Eugenia couldn’t seem to focus on the words. All she could see was this handsome cowboy walking her way. She couldn’t stop staring at him. She knew he was coming for her.She’d already sent several women his way, and she didn’t think he was here to thank her for curing his loneliness.Wyatt stopped at their table, touching the rim of his hat as he glanced at Myrtle. “Morning Mrs. Sanders. Nice to see you.”He pivoted to Eugenia, his brown eyes dancing with merriment. Staring into those earthy eyes, a warm flush settled over her like a blanket. He opened the bag, withdrew a casserole dish, and laid it on the table. He took a second dish out and placed it alongside the first one, and then another, and another.Oh dear.When he finished, six clean, empty casserole dishes sat in front of her.His mouth turned up in that slow, lazy grin that burned a sizzle along her spine. Why did this man make her feel like she’d raced her grandchildren around the yard and couldn’t catch her breath? Why did this man make her more nervous than a virgin on her wedding day? Why did this man have her wondering how his lips would feel against her own?“Eugenia,” he said in that deep drawl that sent shivers skittering over her. “You’ve been mighty busy, sending women out to my house. You’ve kept me and my men well fed the last couple of weeks.”“Glad I could help,” she said, her voice sounding breathy and soft.He leaned in close and put his hands on either side of her, effectively pinning her in the chair. She felt the urge to jump up and run, but resisted. She sat there, stared him in the eye and refused to back down. No longer would she back down to any man. Never again.“While I appreciate the effort, I’m not taking the bait. There’s only one woman in this town that I’m interested in pursuing to become my wife.” The deep timbre of his voice was low and commanding.“And pray tell, who would that be?” she asked, knowing she would have him hitched as soon as possible.“You, Eugenia Burnett. You.”


Author Bio 
Sylvia McDaniel is a best-selling, award-winning author of historical romance and contemporary romance novels.  Known for her sweet, funny, family-oriented romances,  Sylvia is the author of The Burnett Brides a western historical western series, The Cuvier Widows, a Louisiana historical series, and several short contemporary romances. Former President of the Dallas Area Romance Authors, a member of the Romance Writers of America®, and a member of Novelists Inc, her novel, A Hero’s Heart was a 1996 Golden Heart Finalist. Several other books have placed or won in the San Antonio Romance Authors Contest, LERA Contest, and she was a Golden Network Finalist. Married for nearly twenty years to her best friend, they have two dachshunds that are beyond spoiled and a good-looking, grown son who thinks there’s no place like home. She loves gardening, shopping, knitting and football (Cowboys and Bronco’s fan), but not necessarily in that order. Currently she’s written sixteen novels and is hard at work on number seventeen. Look for her the first Tuesday of every month at the Plotting Princesses blogspot http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com/. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter to learn about new releases, contests and every month a new subscriber is entered into a drawing for a free book.
http://www.SylviaMcDaniel.comor www.facebook.com/SylviaMcDanielAuthor
You can write to Sylvia at P.O. Box 2542, Coppell, TX 75019 or visit her web site:
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Betting It All Blog Tour By: Cate Masters. Giveaway, Excerpt and 5 Star Review are available.

Title: Betting It All Author: Cate Masters
Genres: Historical RomancePublisher: Decadent Publishing

Blurb:
Can the daughter of a well-known prostitute start a new life where no one knows her family history? Norah Hawkins is sure going to try. When a letter arrives deeding her property in San Francisco, she packs her bags.
Irishman Gerard MacKenzie likes his life free and easy, but is tired of the snobbish East Coast folk. San Francisco has enough vice and folly to suit his needs. Meeting Norah gives him the opportunity to bartend in her saloon. Maybe he can convince her to let him play the piano. She’s a shrewd businesswoman, and negotiating with her makes his blood boil. Damn if she doesn’t make his blood boil in other ways, too.
The morning of April 18, 1906, a terrible earthquake buries their dreams beneath the city’s ruins. Can Norah and Mac rebuild their lives? Will rebuilding their dreams bond them forever, or tear them apart?
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Guilt filled her as she sealed the envelope. Her first letter should have been to her mother. Estelle probably forgot I left. More likely, she bought a bottle and forgot everything, period.Downstairs in the hotel lobby, Mac stepped around the corner into her path. “A letter to your beau?”She bristled. “No.”Leering, he nodded. “Ah. You left him behind.”“Certainly not.” My, but he cleaned up nicely. The electric wall sconce gave his black hair a sheen like raven’s feathers in the sun. His smooth-shaved skin accentuated the whites of his eyes, rimmed with thick dark lashes. Curled in a teasing smile, his lips appeared soft, not weather-worn like some men.He cocked a brow. “He’s joining you later?”“I don’t see how it’s any of your concern.” Unless he still hoped for employment. His long, smooth fingers might be handy for more than cards. Still, if she wanted music, she could buy a player piano and not have to pay it a weekly salary. Though it wouldn’t be nearly as nice to look at as Mac.He shrugged. “It isn’t. Unless you run into debt playing poker. I want to be
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My 5 Star Review

I received this book from the Touring Host for an honest review.The story started slowly and developed on its own pace as the writer was setting the plot. The reader had a good understanding as things happened and where it originated from. We met Norah, a Lady who had the desire to be independent and left the place where she grew up in the east of the country to settle in San Francisco. A city on the west coast where she had the opportunity to make a new life for herself, not associated with her mother. We met Mac, who from a distance admired Norah. They ended up on the same train to their destiny. From there things started to move faster as the story continued. They both had a past they wanted to forget and start anew. Here they found that they needed each other more and soon a romance developed between them. The rest I would leave for the reader to discover on their own.A fast pace, short historical romance set during the time of the great earth quake in San Francisco.
A very well written book with a good storyline and strong, believable characters. A very enjoyable read by Cate Masters
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Title: Chasing the StormISBN (mobi): 978-82-93316-03-9.Amazon ASIN: B00FY7NCPOAuthor: Martin MolstedGenre: Thriller (with a hint of mystery and a tiny dash of romance).Publisher: EdgeRunner Publishing - Publisher 978-82-93316.Publication date (eBook - Amazon world-wide): November 27th 2013. Hardcover and Paperbacks also coming 2014.


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A gripping, high-octane, thriller from debut author Martin Molsted! 

What do you get when you take one dose of high-level gangsters, one dose of corrupted politicians, add to the cocktail a missing ship and then blend it with an unstoppable Russian journalist, an awesome hacker and a former elite soldier who’s become an alcoholic, fed-up, office rat? 

You get Chasing the Storm! 

While in Hamburg, lawyer and former elite soldier, Torgrim Rygg, witnesses the assassination attempt on Marko Marin, a Russian journalist investigating the disappearance of a ship ostensibly carrying timber bound for Algiers. He gets drawn into a world of conspiracies, cover-ups and the relentless search for a missing ship. Disenchanted with his mundane office-life he agrees to help Mr. Marin, and together with Marin’s girlfriend, Lena, and their hacker, Sasha, he sets out on a journey to discover the truth about the missing ship. 

Their truth seeking kicks off a series of life-threatening events and a relentless race against time to foil whoever is behind the disappearance of the ship, The Alpensturm. Their revelation puts not only their own lives at risk but the safety of the whole world … 

…Great characters, Exotic locations, a dash of Mystery, a tad of Romance and a lot of Thrilling high-octane action! 

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Pre-Release Praise for Chasing The Storm: 

"I think this is the best eBook I've ever read! […] THE END!!!! Oh I could never have predicted something like that. Brilliant. Really!!! Excellent book! Really well written…"" 
-Niyati. 

"Martin Mölsted’s CHASING THE STORM is a thriller that grabs you from the first sentence in the book. It is a formidable work of fiction full of rage, great humour and definitely packed with energy. The pace is murderous, and that over four continents." 
-Akinyi Yimbo. 


[…]I left characterisation ‘till last because it is one of the deepest I’ve read in the last couple of years. I’m talking about the layers upon layers of understanding that come from not missing one beat to add to the characters’ dimensions. In addition to the usual physical and emotional tiers, you get the ethnic diversity, and within it the class, origin, background, and all these elements are beautifully interwoven. […]Five shiny stars from me." 
-Ella Medler. 


Based on Real Events: 

In 2009 the ship MV Arctic Sea was hijacked in the Baltic Sea. Following intense media scrutiny, Russian commandos seized the ship a month later. Though Russia still claims that the ship carried timber destined for Algeria, many observers assume that the actual cargo was military-related, and that the mission was thwarted by Israeli forces. 

… But what did really happen? 

Chasing The Storm is a thriller about the hijacking of a Russian ship in the Baltic, and the search by a Russian journalist and a Norwegian oilman for the truth. The events have been fictionalized but may be closer to what really happened in the Baltic than any speculative journalism. 

With its timely subject matter and intricate storyline, Chasing The Storm is reminiscent of recent Scandinavian Crime Fiction and popular international conspiracy thrillers. 

Release Blitz: A Dead Man's Debt by Grace Elliot

Blurb After publicly humiliating a suitor, Celeste Armitage is sent from the ton in disgrace. Exiled to the country she discovers a sketch book of nude studies and is shaken to discover the artist is her hostess’s eldest son, Ranulf Charing, Lord Cadnum. This darkly cynical lord is exactly the sort of dissipated rogue she most despises – and yet her blood heats at the thought of him!Ranulf Charing, Lord Cadnum is being blackmailed over his late brother’s debts. Whilst visiting his mother, he discovers her new companion, Miss Celeste Armitage, to be a woman of unusual perception and starts to fall in love. But then the jealous fury of the blackmailer is unleashed and Cadnum must cast Celeste aside in order to protect her. However, in underestimating her resolve to clear his name – Cadnum places his true love in mortal danger…
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So be it.  Cadnum gritted his teeth as he grasped the leading leg and pushed.  It was like fighting against a brick wall, the calf barely moving.  A lamb was difficult enough; how much more so a calf?  Just as he was wondering if one man was strong enough, a shower of pebbles rattled down the bank.  Concentrating on the calf, he barked to whomever approached, “Don’t just stand there.  Get down here!”            “I beg your pardon!” a woman’s voice answered.            With a flash of annoyance, he glanced upward.            A wide-eyed young woman wearing a straw bonnet peered down.  “I say, is everything all right?”            “Does it look all right?” he muttered under his breath.  All he needed was some sensitive miss fainting on him.  “Go!  Fetch help from the house.”            He saw her hesitate, biting her top lip.  “But you need help now.”            A contraction clamped around his arm as the cow’s tail switched across his face, stinging his eyes like a cat-o-nine-tails.            In a flurry of muslin and lace, the miss slid down the bank, landing with a thud in the ditch.            “Ouch.”  She rubbed her ankle.            Cadnum glared back, dark eyes flashing.  “You should have gone to the house.”  Damn it all, she could make herself useful then.  “Hold the tail aside.”            Pulling a face, she limped over.  His gaze lingered; up close, she merited a second glance.  Of middle height with a tidy waist and curves where God intended them, she appeared quick-witted and bright-eyed.  Without further ado, she stripped off her gloves, throwing them onto a bramble bush.  Long, sensitive fingers grasped the muddy tail.            Practical, he thought, silently impressed.  “Why didn’t you go for help?”            “There isn’t time.”  Her bonnet slipped backwards, revealing a quirky face with a pointed chin, her lips finely drawn with an arched cupid’s bow.  The sort of face an artist could lose himself in; all shades of the sea were found in deep emerald eyes framed by a tangle of chestnut hair.            Cadnum tightened his grasp and pushed.  Sweat beading his brow.  The calf retreated an inch.            “What are you doing?”  Her voice was gentle and calm, if somewhat deep for a woman.            He guessed it would be husky in bed, whispering over a pillow after a night of passion.  Her eyes were on him, deep green eyes, lively and entrancing.  He suddenly remembered that he was undressed to the waist, her curious gaze on his skin as he imagined those lily-white hands gliding over his naked chest, her almond shaped nails digging into his skin.  He shook away the thought, trying to remember her question.            She watched with innocence and interest, blushing faintly in a charming way; and yet, he realized, she was no wilting flower.  He shook his head.  The woman had asked a question; damn it, he would answer.            “The calf is breech,” he grunted. “I need to push her back into the womb to turn her.”  He wanted to shock this stranger, to test how bold she truly was.            She stared back, biting her top lip, exaggerating her snub nose.  “Ah!”  Her gaze met his.            “Think of the calf as a carriage in a narrow driveway.  To turn it around, you push it back into the stable yard.”            “What can I do to help?”            “Nothing,” he growled.            Throwing him an angry look, she anchored the tail with a log and scrambled around to the beast’s head.  After a moment’s thought, she placed her pelisse under the cow’s head, stroking the broad nose and crooning words of comfort.            “She’s relaxing.”  Cadnum’s arm was numb from the contractions.  He fell forward as the first leg finally slid back into the womb.  “That helps.”  His hair had come free from the ribbon, falling thickly about his shoulders.  He glanced at the woman.  She was leaning forward, her bosom straining a tight bodice, a satisfying cleavage between her breasts.  He swallowed hard.  She was odd looking, he decided, not exactly beautiful but eye catching nonetheless.  Her face showed character and determination.  Her complexion was too healthy to be fashionable, all rosy cheeked and peppered with freckles.            The woman glared at him now, her skin glowing bright pink.  Had he been staring?  His heart raced as he returned to the calving.            Timing his efforts, he used all his strength to push the second leg back.  His shoulder felt as if it were being ripped from the socket.  With gritted teeth, he found a slippery hoof and clung to it, guiding it from the womb into the birth passage.  Grimacing with the effort, he found the other foreleg, dragging it forward to match its mate.  Pulling first one leg, then the other, he inched them forward.            The muscles of his back burned as he braced, digging his heels into the damp earth.  He pulled in time to the cow’s weakening contractions, but as her effort became more feeble, even that assistance was lost.  The beast lay stretched on her side, head extended, breathing erratically and growing weaker by the second.  It was going to be a close thing; all the effort would be for naught if he couldn’t pull the calf out soon.            After minutes of heaving, two small cream hooves presented themselves.  Cadnum sat back on his heels, sweat dripping into his eyes.  So intense had been his concentration that he’d completely forgotten the woman.  But there she was, slightly pale but watching him intently.            “I need your help…” It wasn’t so very difficult to say.  The woman nodded silently, her face so serious he almost laughed.  “The cow’s spent, she can’t push any more.  I need you to pull with me.”            Licking her lips she nodded weakly.            “Come here.  Grasp my waist.  Pull when I say.”            She stood and, with a whisper of skirts, was at his side.  As her arms wound hesitantly around his waist, he suppressed a shiver of excitement.  Her hands where peach soft and cool.  She smelled of lemongrass.            “Hold tight.”            The thin feminine arms around the hard plain of his belly made his body ache unexpectedly.            “Pull as hard as you can, when I say,” he barked more gruffly than he intended.  “Now.”            Digging his heels into the dirt, his muscles strained as he struggled to keep hold of the slippery hooves.  But his attention was not wholly on the calf as he became aware of the press of her breasts against his bare back, of her sweet warm breath against his neck.  If he wasn’t mistaken, he could feel her heart hammering against his ribs.            With a desperate heave, he pulled the calf and the woman pulled him.  The calf moved another few inches, the forelegs exposed to the wrist joint.            “Again,” he urged.            Another pull and half the forelegs were out.            “Stop.  I need to check if the calf’s head is coming nose forward.”            The woman released him.  Glancing over his shoulder, he noticed her pink tongue darted out of her mouth to moisten her dry lips.            Turning back to the cow, he knelt, feeling inside, satisfied that he could feel a muzzle lined neatly along the forelegs.            “Nearly there.”            The woman’s arms circled back around his waist, wiry with feminine strength.  This time they fitted snugly, her cheek against his back.  A ringlet had broken free of her chignon, brushing his skin.  His groin tightened—much to his annoyance.            “Ready?  Heave!”  Never had he been more glad of the distraction from a woman’s unnerving affect on his body.  He noticed her soft mossy eyes and sweetly tempting curves, yet her bravery and determination excited him most.  Innocent, yet bold.            The calf slithered free with a slippery suck, sliding to the ground in a flood of fluid and membranes.  Man and woman rolled backwards.  Cadnum landed on her skirts, pinning her down.  Her face was flushed, her pupils large.  He stared into her eyes, which were framed with thick dark lashes now modestly brushing her cheek.  He noticed her breathing heavily, a sheen of sweat on her neck, chest heaving.            Neither moved.            The temptation to lean forward and claim a kiss was dizzying.  It was like looking up at a high church tower against scudding clouds, making him giddy.            Scowling, he turned away.  When had he become such a cad that he’d consider taking advantage of an innocent stranger?  He deserved to be horse whipped.  It didn’t help that the throb in his groin reminded him of his weakness.            “The calf?” a small clear voice questioned.            It was a bull calf, steaming slightly in the cool morning air.  Hooking a finger in the calf’s mouth, he cleared away the mucus.            “The cord.  I need to tie off the cord.  Quick, find me something.”            With a whisper of satin, she held out the ribbon from her bonnet.            “Will this do?”            When she didn’t immediately release it, it occurred to him that she was waiting for him to say thank you.  He acquiesced.  With a humph she handed over the ribbon.            As he worked, she stood, regarding the newborn with wonder.  For some inexplicable reason he wanted to hold her tightly in his arms and smooth her hair, to kiss that perfect oval of a mouth.  Damn her for distracting him!            Cadnum rounded on her, squaring his bare chest.  She recoiled, threatened by his unabashed maleness.  She shrank back, making Cadnum angry at himself for frightening her.            “Well don’t just stand there, now go and fetch help!  Tell them to send men to the ditch between the five acre field and the hazel copse.”  Her presence had become intolerable, eating away at his self-control.  “Look sharp about it!”            She jumped and scrambled up the bank with a flash of neat ankle, but not before giving him on last angry glare.              A wave of heat washed over Ranulf, who silently gave thanks that her back was turned.  It was not his habit to ravish complete strangers, especially those so obviously gently born.  But for some reason that was exactly what he wanted to do to this mysterious chestnut haired stranger.  Only as she disappeared over the brow of the hill did it occur to him to inquire who this practical Miss was and what she was doing on his land.


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Deborah Schwartz, Author of Woman On Top: On Tour My 5 Star Review

Publisher: Laudan Press (May 30, 2013)
Genres: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction
Tour Dates: November 2013
Available in: Print & ebook, 346 pagesA Woman’s Struggle To Find Herself After Losing Everything She Believed Was Important.

We hear a great deal in the media about women who become victims of wealthy and powerful men. Like a breath of fresh air, the heroine in Deborah Schwartz’s inspiring book, Woman on Top, does escape becoming yet another casualty… literally…all the way to the top of a mountain!New York, NY, September 4, 2013 - One has to wonder has anything changed since Nora slammed the door over a hundred years ago in Ibsen’s iconic play A Doll’s House? Deborah Schwartz made sure that they did in her timely novel, Woman on Top (Laudan Press).  Like a breath of fresh air, the heroine in Deborah Schwartz’s inspiring book, Woman on Top shows the way things have changed…all the way to the top of a mountain!

Book Description: Falling prey to Len, a very wealthy Wall Street banker who is hell-bent on acquiring her as his next deal, Kate struggles after the death of her husband to keep control amidst the detours of a tempestuous New York romance. As witness to a world of power and greed that life in New York offers to a vulnerable woman, can Kate ultimately rescue herself from the lure that is Len’s world?Throughout this compelling story, which is inspired by actual events from the author’s own life, Schwartz cleverly weaves self-empowering thoughts into her heroine’s exploits, making it less the ‘damsel in distress’ and more the infinitely successful ‘woman on top!’ In this amazing look at a woman’s journey to finding herself, readers will both laugh and cry as they relate to Kate and her decisions, emotions and experiences.While following her quest for a reaffirmation of life and love, including a surprising adventure, Kate’s story touches on the unexpected pleasures and decisions we face throughout our lives. Readers who have dreamed of, or survived, a “Len” in their lives, will recognize themselves in Kate as she searches to find what matters most in her new life. What does a 35 year-old woman who seems to have it all do when the rug is pulled out from under her? Kate’s struggle to find inner strength on her journey down a slippery slope with a Wall Street man leaves readers wondering and rooting for her to land as the ‘woman on top.’Praise for Woman On Top:“Every now and then you find a book that you have difficulty putting down. Last month, I had that experience with the novel Woman on Top, released May 30, 2013 by first time author Deborah Schwartz. Readers may snicker about the title assuming this is a poorly written shallow romance novel; however, quite the opposite is true. The title is a double entendre and refers to the empowerment of a woman.”- Kristin Meekhof, Huffington Post“The reader will go through a range of emotions but will not want to put this book down since Woman on Top is inspirational, entertaining, and heartbreaking as Kate straddles two completely different worlds.”- Elise Cooper, Working Mother“The writer Deborah Schwartz, in her novel “Woman on Top,” demonstrates her writing chops by the way she deftly shifts between two literary genres: romance and pathography. The language she uses and the tones she creates align with the chapters covering the stormy romance of the main character and the intense and ultimately tragic illness experience of the main character’s husband.  In this way, the author makes the reader feel deep sympathy for the main character as the story concerns her husband’s plight, yet feel great frustration with the main character as the story concerns her romance. The author makes us wonder how someone who is so clear and soulful can also be so vulnerable and superficial. She’s probably telling us that we’re just stuck with these seemingly contradictory attributes and characteristics. We’re all capable of manifesting a range of behaviors that work against our self interests and that are determined by circumstances beyond our control. Thus, while Woman on Top tells the excruciatingly sad story of an untimely death and the story of a tempestuous romance with its own pathology, the novel has more to tell about us humans.”- JRT, Amazon Reviewer“You know those great books that from the first sentence (and the cool cover art) grab your attention, and make you want to read it? Well, this is one of those. Settle in, and get ready for a great ride. Schwartz alternately made me laugh and cry out loud over and over in this funny, sad, sexy, entertaining novel. A psychotherapist, I found myself cheering for Kate, as she brings us with her on her journey , refusing to abandon her true self while rebuilding her life after tragedy. Schwartz also deftly paints a picture of the ups and downs of monied NY dating that makes us non-east coast people shake our heads in wonder in this absorbing and fun summer treat.”- littlesrink, Amazon Reviewer “The most life-affirming book I’ve read all year! “Woman on Top” is a testament to all women who have overcome adversity (in life and in love) through strength of character and a sheer zest for living. After losing the love of her life, Kate finds herself in the arms of a powerful New York banker who prides himself on being able to give a woman everything she could want, and more. But can he? Schwartz’s book speaks to an essential ingredient for happiness–finding your inner strength. “Woman on Top” will make you laugh and cry and laugh and cry again. If you are in danger of losing faith in true love…or in yourself, read this book now!”- lilybrat, Amazon Reviewer About Deborah Schwartz:Born and raised in New York, Deborah Schwartz graduated from Tufts University and then obtained her Masters in History at Columbia University where she wrote a thesis on “Feminism in Eighteenth Century England.” She received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law. Today, Deborah’s passion is writing and she incorporated her achievement of having reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011 into her debut novel. A New Yorker to the core, Deborah is most grateful to be the mother of her two grown children.  For more information, please visit: www.deborahschwartz.net.Deborah on Facebook: Deborah on Twitter:Deborah on Goodreads:
Buy Woman On Top:Amazon My 5 Star ReviewI received the book from the author for an honest review.Initially, when I received the book and saw the title I was intrigued with it. But as I read the book and got lost in the story I could understand why the author named the book 'Woman on Top'. I do not think that she could have chosen a better title that captures the essence of the book so accurately. A powerful story of one woman, Kate that struggled with the death of her husband and the loneliness it brought. Since she had the perfect marriage with Jake, she wanted it again, but this was where all her troubles started. Or rather where she had to figure out how to climb the summit and really understand her own heart.The author did a wonderful work in creating this story, which was also based on true facts from her own life, and brought these important issues to light. She had to learn to understand her intentions in making decisions. Not based on her feelings but what would be the best for her. For Kate, it took quite some time to figure that out.As you walk through the pages with a view into her life and thoughts, you could understand why she made some of the decisions she did. She felt compelled to take risks, risks that almost lost her, her own self esteem. By settling with a man, Len, she thought would be the best replacement for Jake. From the beginning, she had her doubts about Leonard, but as time went on and the expensive gifts and vacations in exotic places rolled in, you see how she compromised herself as a woman, as lawyer, and as a mother. He had all the money in the world to spoil her, but it came with a price. A price that made her weary, fearful and even more lonely.It took her best friend Sarah to open her eyes, and her son that gave her a new challenge that ultimately changed her outlook on her own life. Dedicated she put her heart and soul into it, and when she finally reached the peak of the summit she understood her own heart's intent.A thought provoking, heartwarming and compassionate story that leads you not only in the world of power and greed, but also into the world of cancer. As you learn more about Jake's struggles with the deceased and his untimely death. The choices they had to make during that troublesome time, her care and devotion to this man as she spends weeks away from home to be with him.At the end, it leads her to find more than she bargained for. A Book I can recommend to all readers that loves a good thought provoking women's fiction book. It will inspire and motivate you, even challenge you to look deeper and know your own heart. Follow the Tour:So Many Precious Books Nov 7 Spotlight, Guest Post & Giveaway
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