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Book tour: The Paragraph Ranch by Kay Ellington and Barbara Brannon. Included is a wonderful interview I had with them.

The Paragraph Ranch
By Kay Ellington & Barbara BrannonGenre: Contemporary fiction
Contact, social media, and sales linksWebsite: www.ParagraphRanch.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheParagraphRanch                     www.facebook.com/ParagraphRanch refers to the writers’ retreat  Twitter: @ParagraphRanch    www.twitter.com/ParagraphRanch
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Description Single-again “Dr. Dee” has never been on the "A-team" in her trendy East Coast MFA program. When a prestigious summer fellowship gives her the chance to finally finish her book, salvage her career, and spend some quality time with her college-age daughter, Dee’s certain her luck is about to change. Returning to care for her irascible, widowed mother threatens all of that.
With so much at stake, Dee engineers a series of unorthodox strategies and creative tradeoffs to keep her options in play—and despite herself finds friendship, love, and the power of words in the unlikeliest of places.
Author BiosKay Ellington, a native West Texan, has worked in newspapers from New York to California to the Carolinas—and back again to Texas. Barbara Brannon formerly led the Publishing Laboratory at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, but got to Texas as soon as she could.


Author Interview:
Tell us a bit about yourself.Kay: I have spent the greater part of three decades crisscrossing the country with the newspaper industry, but since returning to Texas I’ve been working on a variety of writing projects.Barbara: Like Kay, I’ve also spent most of my career in publishing—but with me it’s been editing and publishing books. And like our Paragraph Ranch character Dr. Dee, I taught for some years in a creative writing program.
When did you begin writing?Barbara: For as long as I could hold a pencil. But until my collaboration with Kay on this novel, it’s been everything but fiction. I’ve published poetry, history, travel essays, reviews, even music.Kay: In 2000, having passed forty, I wanted to do something in my life that I could leave as a legacy. Too often, our jobs have a way of disappearing in the seas of change—sort of like a beautiful sand castle that simply can’t last.
Have you ever been discouraged in regard to your writing ability and if so, how did you get past it and move forward?Kay: Definitely! For every person who tears you down, eventually, someone will come along and build you up. Ultimately, you have to believe that you have something special worth pursuing.Barbara: When I read authors I truly admire—Louise Erdrich, Larry McMurtry, Barbara Kingsolver come to mind—at first I feel I don’t even belong in the same profession with them. But then I get over it, and they inspire and motivate me.
What's your favorite thing about writing?Barbara: I love capturing the world through the combination of language and imagination.Kay: Characters in fiction get to do the kinds of outrageous acts that most of us only daydream about.
What is your writing style? Do you like to outline or just write as you go?Kay and Barbara: Both. Barbara’s a plotter, and Kay is definitely a pantser (I know how to follow an outline—I’m just not crazy about spending precious creative time on process).
Do you have a favorite spot where you like to write? Kay: My desk in my den, beside the window looking into the backyard.Barbara: I write in my car (no, I’m not texting or typing!)—on long stretches of Texas highways alone, I think through scenes and characters.
What is something you've written that will never see the light of day? Barbara: Some early confessional poems. I cringe.Kay: Four or five novels.
What is your writer food?Kay: Coffee, Diet Coke, and fruit.Barbara: Chocolate! Oh, and a good Texas wine.
What's the hardest thing about writing for you? Barbara: Finding time . . . Kay: Punctuation and grammar.
What inspires you to write?Kay: Well written books. Childhood memories. Ambition.Barbara: An unscripted day. But I agree with Kay—great writing inspires my best efforts.
How many books have you written, and which is your favorite?Both: To date we have one published novel, The Paragraph Ranch. But we’re working on the first sequel, and who knows—we might end up showing a preference for the new baby!
What are some of your favorite books?
Barbara: I’ve always been a fan of Tolkein, but these days I’m reading a lot of Texas classics: Elmer Kelton’s The Time It Never Rained; Goodbye to a Riverby John Graves. If I had to name one novel that’s been a lifelong influence, hands down it’s Gone with the Wind(hey, I grew up ten miles from Tara).Kay: A Moveable Feast; Watership Down; The Jungle; Animal Farm; A Prayer for Owen Meany; Bel Canto.
What authors do you like to read?Both: Ann Patchett. Barbara Kingsolver. Anne Lamott. Larry McMurtry. Gillian Flynn. Wendy Wax. Meg Wolitzer. Fannie Flagg. Katherine Center. Elizabeth Gilbert. Leila Meacham.
What inspired you to write The Paragraph Ranch?Kay: After ten years of struggling to become a published author, I decided to write what I knew—the life of a struggling writer, the ridiculously long odds that we all face, and the absolute serenity that we experience as writers and readers when it all goes right.Barbara: I joined the project as a beta reader—but stuck around to write the scenes about guns, liquor, and dogs.


If you could choose a dream cast for The Paragraph Ranch, who would you pick? Here’s our all-star lineup, with as many Texas connections as we can muster.Dee Bennett: Carolyn McCormickMama: Meryl StreepPenny Bennett Monroe: Sandra BullockBuddy Bennett: Kyle Chandler (star of TV’s Friday Night Lights)Abby: Mackenzie LintzMax Miller: Dennis QuaidTeresa Rivera: Selena GomezBuck Turlock: Powers Boothe (who hails from Kay’s Texas hometown)Ruby Lee Bennett Bargeron: Reba McEntireWendell Grover: Tommy Lee JonesMargaret Strickland: Sissy SpacekJ. D. Sandifer: Lee Horsley Maxine Sandifer: Kathy BatesCan you say you relate to any of your characters? If so, which one and why?Kay: I relate to Dee, the protagonist, who is sort of the Charlie Brown of writers everywhere (when the publishing establishment, like Lucy, continues to jerk the football away).Barbara: We both relate to Dee, then, but for me it’s because she holds a high regard for rules and order. She’s a true believer.
This or that. THATSweet or Salty? SWEETNaughty or nice? NAUGHTYCats or dogs? CATSVanilla or chocolate? CHOCOLATE
If you were deserted on an island, which author would you want to be stranded with?Kay: John Irving. As a former wrestler, he could do all the heavy lifting.Barbara: Harper Lee. I’d ask her all the details about how she wrote that masterpiece.

 

Book Spotlight: Alert the Media by Mia Fox. When you’re an entertainment publicist, there’s no better cure for a broken heart than to Alert the Media...

 
BOOK INFORMATIONTITLE – Alert the Media SERIES – Hollywood Hotties AUTHOR – Mia Fox GENRE – chick lit/social satire PUBLICATION DATE – already published LENGTH (Pages/# Words) - 225 PUBLISHER – Evatopia Press COVER ARTIST – Eden Crane 
BOOK SYNOPSISWhen you’re an entertainment publicist, there’s no better cure for a broken heart than to Alert the Media...April and Ryan Monahan are the perfect Hollywood couple. He’s a handsome actor on the rise; she’s a high-powered entertainment publicist. Her job becomes more demanding, however, when Ryan announces he is gay and wants a divorce.Believing that her persuasive power over the press will give Ryan the publicity he craves, April launches a swift media campaign to make him realize that he can’t live without her. But Ryan has decided that he likes the dating scene and April’s boss insists that she keep him happy as his account is important to the firm.To her dismay, April is forced to protect her firm’s bottom line by maintaining Ryan’s status as a Hollywood heartthrob while enduring her own heartbreak. As she picks up the pieces of her destroyed marriage, April is determined to compete with Ryan for power, publicity, and true love -- even when her imagination takes her from the board room to the bedroom.To save her sanity, her corner office, and her two dogs from becoming caught up in an ugly custody battle, April constructs a plan to use her media savvy skills to her advantage.   BUY & TBR LINKSAMAZON KINDLE US – AMAZON KINDLE CA – AMAZON KINDLE UK – AMAZON PAPERBACK – BARNES & NOBLES NOOK – BARNES & NOBLES PAPERBACK – SMASHWORDS – GOODREADS EXCERPT

I didn’t flinch when I read my husband’s Facebook profile and learned Orlando Bloom is his all time fav actor. After all, Ryan is an actor and Orlando Bloom has a good body of work. I even remained calm when Ryan wrote about that body, citing Orlando’s hotness in pirate wear. Okay, maybe this was a warning sign, but one could argue that Ryan appreciates how costume design impacts a film.Sure, there were other signs...all ignored. In fact, it wasn’t until I found his porn stash, with not so much as one breast in the mix, that I realized my rationalizations ceased to be rational. If only I had discovered Ryan in bed with a leggy blonde, even two, I could have managed. His revelation, on the other hand, gave me reason to doubt the existence of a higher being.“April, we need to talk,” he said gravely.Talk. When people mention four-letter words that one rarely comes to mind, but in my experience it’s just as toxic as the others. Case in point was this particular morning when Ryan sat me down in front of a steamy cappuccino and an obscenely large sticky bun. I regarded the bun with suspicion. I was a week shy of PMS and therefore not in need of carbs, and yet, here I was faced with a definite sign that some serious buttering up, apologizing, or pleading would occur. He obviously assumed (correctly) that artificial support would be needed.“April, my life, actually...our lives, are about to change,” he continued once I had taken a healthy bite.“You’re auditioning for a movie? Oh my gosh, I knew this day would come,” I said hopefully, if not a bit naively. What can you expect from a girl voted “Most Gullible” of her high school graduating class?Ryan treaded lightly, “Honey, it’s something different. Call it a change of heart, but I’ve decided that I’m gay.”“Gay? As in happy?”“No, not exactly, at least not yet. Here, have some more,” he said pinching off a piece of the bun and popping it into my mouth that now hung open.I swallowed hard. “How is this possible? We just had sex last night?”“Yeah, I wanted to be sure. You gotta admit, we sure gave it the ol’ college try.”“I’d say. We did it twice!”“Just wanted to be 100%. April, sweetie, don’t blame yourself. Listen, we’ll talk later. I’m going to be late.”After delivering this verbal right hook, Ryan apologized for the “bad news” and left to start his day.

      AUTHOR BIOMia Fox is a Los Angeles-based novelist who writes across varied genres including Young Adult/New Adult Paranormal Romance, Steampunk, and Chick Lit. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from U.S.C.Before writing full time, she worked as an entertainment publicist, a career she chronicles in her novel, “Alert the Media.” However, she is happy to leave that world behind her, preferring that any drama in her life is only that which she creates for her characters.She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, three children, Casey, the Wonder Westie, and Bean, his brother.AUTHOR FOLLOW LINKSAMAZON AUTHOR PAGE – WEBSITE / BLOG – FACEBOOK – TWITTER – GOOGLE+ - PINTEREST – TUMBLR – GOODREADS – BOOKTROPOLOUS SOCIAL 
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Release day Blitz: Following his heart by Donna Fasano. Love is waiting on sandy shores!

Following His Heart by Donna Fasano Series: Ocean City Boardwalk, #1Genre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: December 12, 2014


Sara Carson is a 30-something widow with a busy life. Two fun-loving best friends, a caring mom who needs her, and a thriving sweet shop. What more could a woman want? But when the ancient plumbing in her shop springs a leak and a gorgeous, dark-eyed stranger rushes to her rescue, hilarity unfolds—and Sara quickly sees exactly what she’s been missing.

Something most peculiar draws Landon Richards to Ocean City, Maryland—and to the lovely Sara. This woman touches his heart like no other, and the two of them explore the heady attraction that pulses between them. But haunting dreams have a way of encroaching on reality, and the strange phenomenon that brings these two together will also threaten to tear them apart.

This is the first book in the Ocean City Boardwalk Series, where life for three enterprising women, Sara, Heather, and Cathy, isn't just fun in the sun—love is waiting on those sandy shores!



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Book Blitz: A Splash of Hope by Charity Parkerson. Spiced Life Book 1 series.

 
BOOK INFORMATIONTITLE – A Splash of Hope SERIES – Spiced Life Book 1 AUTHOR – Charity Parkerson GENRE – Romantic Suspense PUBLICATION DATE – 12/13/13 LENGTH (Pages/# Words) - 177 PUBLISHER – Punk & Sissy Publications COVER ARTIST – Punk & Sissy Publications
    BOOK SYNOPSISTwo years ago, Faith Hope left her hometown vowing never to return. When her sister leaves the town’s hottest bachelor standing at the altar and disappears, Faith is forced to face her past in order to find her.With a little bit of luck, some devious planning, and a splash of hope Faith may get her happily-ever-after... whether she wants it or not.BUY & TBR LINKSAMAZON KINDLE US – AMAZON KINDLE UK – AMAZON PAPERBACK – BARNES & NOBLES PAPERBACK – GOODREADS – SHELFARI – AUDIBLE
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Her feet hurt, and she’d moved beyond stickiness from the heat over two hours earlier. Faith was also sick beyond tears at knocking on doors no one bothered answering. At the thought of being forced to stand even one second longer in the blazing sun, Faith beat her fist harder against the solid oak door. It was standing in between her and Adam. That was unacceptable. She waited a moment longer. When she thought she’d throw her arms up in defeat, the door swung open. A disgruntled-looking Adam stared out at her. Faith let her eyes travel the length of him. His hair stood on end and his shirtless state threatened to make her swallow her tongue. His chest and stomach appeared as if they’d been carved from stone. The baggy gray shorts he wore, might have at one time been sweatpants. That is, before someone took a pair of scissors to them. They were more appealing than the most expensive of suits. Holy shit. She had to tear her eyes away. Not hers.Faith was almost certain she’d pulled Adam away from his workout by her incessant knocking. Unfortunately, he was so goddamn yummy she forgot why she was there. She was staring at the line of hair that disappeared beneath his waistband until he cleared his throat. Damn it. She thought she’d already forced her eyes away. Nope. She was still gazing at the deep lines etched into his stomach. Lifting her gaze back to his, Adam’s eyebrows rose in question, but his smoke-colored eyes distracted her once more.“I’m assuming this has something to do with Serenity,” he said, when she remained silent. Oh yes, Serenity, Faith reminded herself. She was here about the sister who’d snagged him.

  AUTHOR BIOCharity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with Ellora's Cave Publishing, Midnight Books, and Punk & Sissy Publications. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.*2014 Golden Ankh nominee *Winner of 2, 2014 Readers' Favorite Awards *2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner *2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner *ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance *Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
AUTHOR FOLLOW LINKSAmazon Author Page – Website/Blog – Facebook – Twitter – Google+ - Pinterest – Tumblr – Networked Blogs – Goodreads – Shelfari – Others – Ellora’s Cave - Passionate Ink
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Announcing the release of A Meet me Novella Collection by Kelly Collins. Have you ever considered a foursome? Well this is the experience you were looking for.

Book: Meet Me Romance Novella Collection - Box SetAuthor: Kelly CollinsGenre: Contemporary Romance GoodreadsSynopsisHave you ever considered a foursome? Well this is the experience you were looking for. Four stand alone Novellas that give you a full novel experience in a short story. 



Meet Me Under the Full Moon The soldiers at Walter Reed know that war can be brutal and cruel. The biggest battle is often fought after they leave the battlefield.Ava Sawyer knows the cost of war too well. As a volunteer at Walter Reed she sees the men and woman rotate through the halls as the nation tries to heal it’s heroes. Using music and movement, she encourages the wounded vets to find a new rhythm in their lives.Mark Taylor thought his dreams had ended, until a beautiful woman dances into his life and his heart. Will the scars of war be too much to handle, or can love conquer all?

Meet Me On the Dance FloorSophie has to move on, but how do you move on when your heart is paralyzed?A man, martini’s and a magical night are all it takes to set her on a new path. Love isn’t something she seeks; she’s been hiding for two hundred and twenty-six days.Sex was the last thing on her mind and yet she can’t forget it––forget him Attraction isn’t a choice, it just happens. Troy isn’t a choice; he’s a force of nature.





Meet Me In the Middle Sinfully sexy Miles Stevenson is a wet dream for most women. When he unexpectedly pulls Rachel Parks in for a passion filled kiss, he ends up doing more than fooling the press.Rachel Parks is used to the opposite sex throwing themselves at her, she’s a teacher and small boys run at her all day long. What she isn’t used to, are handsome strangers pulling her aside and covering her mouth with burning hot lips. She’s prepared when it comes to little boys, but she is totally out of her element when it comes to Miles.Rachel decides to play along with his little game. What the heck, it’s Friday, she’s been stood up and the man in front of her is irresistible and apparently available.Incompatibility screams at every turn, but passion paves the way. Sometimes the road is far too long, but the path is shorter if you meet in the middle.

Meet Me In Secret Joss Meyer has never known stability. She has a failed relationship, a dead-end job, and nowhere to live. Time is running short and with few options, and through the insistence from her online friend, Lucky, she glances through Craigslist and finds the perfect apartment, in the best neighborhood, for a price she can afford. Is it too good to be true? Lucas Byrne believes in love at first sight and when he sees Joss, he knows she’s the one. He’s willing to do just about anything to get close to her, even if it means helping her attempt to get her cheating ex-boyfriend back. Giving her a place to stay, and skills to claim her man, he patiently hopes she finds herself in the process. But what if his risk doesn’t pay off? Joss is uncertain of her desirability and is not sure what her future holds. Will she ever find love or is she destined to be alone? Could Lucas be her only friend in the world or will he prove to be another in a string of unreliable, untrustworthy men?


Author BioKelly Collins lives in Colorado with her husband, James. She’s the proud mother of three young adults. They are her greatest accomplishment.           As a military wife, Kelly has traveled the world like a rock star on tour. Living in places such as England and Hawaii have been a highlight in her life.Over the years, she has been a jack-of-all-trades, jumping between dental assisting, teaching, and running her home staging business until finally, one day, she decided to do something she was meant to do. She wrote.Armed with a glass of wine and her laptop, Kelly loves nothing more than to create a world that any woman would want to explore.

 


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Promotional Tour for Jude Ouvrard. A romance lover, Jude writes about love, pain, heartbreak and matters that will challenge your heart. Come and learn more about her books.

"Drama, true love, and tattoos...and everything in between!"
Jude Ouvrard is an author who writes from the heart, and reads with passion and devotion. Jude enjoys stories of drama, true love, tattoos, and everything in between. While writing is her therapy, reading is her solace. Life doesn't get better than books and chocolate, and maybe a little bit of shopping.

A romance lover, Jude writes about love, pain, heartbreak and matters that will challenge your heart. A book can tell an unexpected story, no matter which directions it takes. Jude embraces words that have haunted her for years.

Jude is a working mom who dedicates her time to a law firm and writing books. She has an energetic five-year old superhero son, and a supportive boyfriend of thirteen years. Her family is her rock; she could not survive without them. Born a country girl, she transformed into a city woman who now lives in Montreal, Canada. Although French is her first language, Jude decided to write in English because she liked the challenge.

Jude Ouvrard is the author of two novellas, Under the Sun and Wonderland, and three novels, “Lost Dreams,” “Body, Ink, and Soul,” and “Ophelia.” She is currently working on sequels to her novels and a new project.

In anticipation to the sequel to BI&S, Jude invites you to visit the worlds and memorable book boyfriends she's shared with the world. There is a beautiful teaser of Music, Ink & Soul at the bottom.



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JULY 22, 2013

SYNOPSIS
Tracey Howard has put her life on hold for years to care for her grandmother. Now that her grandmother is gone, Tracey decides to spend the summer at the beach and reflect on where she wants life to take her next. Jackson Phillips is her new neighbor, and he dazzles her from the first moment they meet. Will Jackson be able to show Tracey how to let go of old pain and embrace future happiness?

5 Star Review
I just couldn't put it down. I really loved it because it was so touching and warm.




MARCH 14, 2014

SYNOPSIS
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 mesmerising. What would you do if you knew you may not have a tomorrow?
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Wonderland reminds readers that life is precious and to never take it for granted.





MAY 3, 2014

SYNOPSIS
When Carter is killed in combat, he leaves behind his heartbroken wife, Avery and his shattered best friend Remy. Naturally these two wounded souls gravitate together, irresistibly drawn by the loss of the one they both loved, as well as their deep friendship with each other. But when that friendship starts to turn into something more, new problems arise.

Will Avery be able to move on after losing the love of her life?

Will Remy be able to fill the void left by the loss of his best friend? Or will this new chance at love cost them all they have left?
5 Star Review

I had a few moments when reading this book that I had to stop and try and gather my emotions because you could just feel the pain from everyone involved.



JUNE 23, 2014

SYNOPSIS
Phoenix Silverstone more commonly known as Nix, is a twenty-one year old that has finally discovered her freedom. After living under the strict rules and protection of her mother, Nix moved out with her two best friends in a quaint little Seattle apartment. For the first time Nix is finally able to spread her wings and breathe. Together, they get a job working at a bar and for the first time everything is perfect.

Freedom, friendships, a great job and fantastic man on the verge of becoming hers. Tristan is the suave, intelligent, not to mention gorgeous law student that Nix has her eyes and heart set on. For the first time, she has her life together; that is, until her path crosses with Levi. The charming, tattooed and downright sexy bad boy that Nix knows she needs to avoid.

But when one of her friends moves out she is shocked to find that her new roommate is none other than Levi. Flirting. Desire. Undeniable temptations. Nix can’t deny the chemistry surging between them but she can’t forget her mother’s extreme hate towards bad boys.

Will Nix have the strength to listen to her heart? Or will her mother’s rules cost her everything?
5 Star Review

This story encompasses so much more than a simple character with a simple plot line and I enjoyed every moment of peeling back the layers to fully become part of this world!



OCTOBER 22, 2014

SYNOPSIS
For teenage musical prodigy Ophelia Stewart, life couldn’t be better. She has a loving family, a friend who is closer than a sister, and big professional dreams to pursue. But Ophelia’s perfect world is shattered when a disaster claims her parents and forces her into a center for emotionally damaged children where she is required to finish her senior year far from her best friend. Lost and alone, Ophelia tries to cut herself off from connecting with the other young people there, however one of them, Teodore de Luca, refuses to be put off. Breaking through her restraint, the young man insinuates himself into her life, where he becomes her new support system.

What can the future hold for them? Ophelia still has big dreams to pursue. Is there really a place for Teo in them? How can she chose between the man she loves and her passion for music? Can she ever truly commit herself to him? Or is their love destined to be crushed under the weight of her career?
5 Star Review

The story is solid and captivating. The characters are flawed and realistic. I wanted more. The only thing I found I disliked about this book was the two words "The End".





Jude is active in social media and promoting her books throughout. One of those amazing promotions was through a new Ezine called Exposed.

Exposed, an electronic magazine featuring short stories from hot, independent authors, was Butterfly Publishing’s debut publication. Giving readers a glimpse into each author’s writing style and stories, Exposed does just what the title suggests, exposes readers to new titles and new authors. With its low cost and varied content, every reader is sure to find something he or she enjoys.

Buy November's copy today and watch for the monthly issues. November 2014

Here is a short sample of an outtake Jude offered to the premier issue of Exposed. It is also the first look at the sequel to Body, Ink & Soul.
The night was young and Tyler asked me to stop by the club. I knew I was going to see her and I thought tonight would be the perfect moment to talk to her. For some reason, the idea of interacting with her made me nervous. My whole body transformed into a whirlwind of anxiety and excitement. There was a possibility that she would reject me but I had my ways of seducing a woman. I was going to give everything I had.

The music of the club was so loud that I could hear everything from my car. My hands were moist and trembling. I had never reacted this way for a girl, not even for a first date. This woman had gotten under my skin. As soon as I was inside, my eyes immediately searched for her and she was looking at me as Tyler welcomed me in. I could see the surprise in her eyes. Tyler wanted to talk about some legal questions he had. I was his unofficial lawyer, free of charge. Working in a firm wasn’t my thing, but I still got a kick out of helping and sharing my knowledge.

All this talking had taken time away from my plan to speak with her. I watched her for a couple of minutes and she seemed to be having a great time. Her smile, her eyes and her sex appeal, I liked everything about her.

''Can I get you anything?'' she asked, taking the mess off the counter. I hesitated. Do I ask for a drink or not? Do I ask her out? No, no that’s too soon. If I do that, I’ll just scare her away.

''A smile. Give me one and I guarantee you’ll get the biggest tip tonight.'' Really, Levi? That’s all you got?

''You don’t want a drink? How about some water??'' She blushed. My words had surprised her, but she kept on rolling with her job. She was good at controlling her emotions but I knew there was something there.

''No, just a smile. You're the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and I’d be satisfied with a smile.'' I ran my hand through my hair getting nervous about what her reaction would be to this.

She didn’t say anything back but she gave me a smile. Not just a tiny one, a freaking loving smile. Fuck, that girl was beautiful. Her name tag said Phoenix, and I was thankful that I had the time to look before leaving. I didn’t want to stay longer. My goal was to leave her questioning herself. Walking away now seemed like the best idea.

''Thank you, Princess. You just made my night.'' I said over my shoulder.

Her eyes burned holes into my shirt and my heart threatened to escape from my ribcage. The sound of her voice resonated into my mind and the sight of her beautiful lips haunted my mind.Phoenix didn’t know it yet but soon, she would be mine.



There are many ways of stalking and following Jude. She's always accepting new friends on FACEBOOK. She loves receiving new followers on her FACEBOOK PAGE. Jude is active in supporting other authors on her BLOG. Her AMAZON page is full of reviews of all her books and her GOODREADS page is consistently being added to TBR lists.

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Book Tour: The Loner by Kate Moore. Gatsby meets Persuasion in a story of sex and money in L.A.

The Loner  is the first book in Kate Moore's newest series, The Canyon Club.  
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Gatsby meets Persuasion in a story of sex and money in L.A. as a self-sufficient loner, new billionaire Will Sloan, dares to cross the divide of privilege to claim his lost love.

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Loner Will Sloan, son of a waitress and a dead rodeo cowboy, former scholarship student, new billionaire, is back in L.A., land of palm-lined drives and fiery sunsets. His friends urge him to jump into the hot city dating scene, but a chance encounter at a school reunion revives a powerful past love. He’s never forgotten Annie James…and this time around, he swears he’ll do the walking out.
AND PERSUASIONWidowed young, Annie James believes she’s recovered from the early heartbreaks that left her single and jobless at 24. Ten years later, she’s got a job, a house, and a personal passion helping at-risk kids. Then she steps up to do a favor for a friend and help a poor boy win a scholarship to the Canyon School. Doing so unlocks the door to the past, and to the one man who could break her heart again. This time, though, love will conquer all. 
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“Whatever committee I’m on. She has to be on it.”“It can be arranged.”“Arrange it.” Will turned and walked away before he did anything else stupid. He headed for the short hallway off the main patio. He hadn’t made his revenge speech yet.He leaned against the wall opposite the door marked “Women,” tipped his head back against the stucco surface, and drew a steadying breath. He could count the number of times he’d seen her without a jacket. The lavender dress she wore offered revealing views of her person. From thin straps the neckline dipped in a simple lace-edged V. While Chambers spoke, Will’s eyes kept wandering back to that dipping V. He imagined hooking his fingers in those straps and pushing them down over her shoulders. And then telling her how over her he was. That was the plan, right?When the door opened, he shifted, flattening a palm against each wall, blocking her way. She halted in front of him and squared her shoulders.“Nice lace.”She blushed instantly, and her response sent a hot flash to his groin.She recovered quicker than he did. “Do you know why Josh Huntington threw us together tonight?”“His deep devotion to Canyon.”A look of disgust crossed her face. “Josh doesn’t do anything that isn’t purely in his own self-interest.”He was glad to hear her say it. At least she wasn’t taken in by the guy. His own questions were pressing on him again. “Why did you leave Canyon?”“Why did you come here tonight?”He kept his palms flat against each wall. “Are you kidding? New Directions for Canyon? I’m the only guy who doesn’t see the place as a holy shrine. You want to hear my idea for Canyon? Sell it to developers, bring in the wrecking ball and the backhoes, and give hundreds of poor kids a full college ride.”“An excellent plan. Hostile, but practical.” She tried to slip by him, and he leaned forward, bringing his face within inches of hers.“Make me less hostile.” He reached out a hand and tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. Her whole body shivered at the touch, and he felt gut-punched. He forced himself to press for the answers he wanted. “Why didn’t you answer that letter?”He caught a puzzled look in her eyes, but the men’s room door opened.“This is not the time or the place for this conversation.”“Come with me. You can explain it.”Voices intruded. Two men stepped into the hallway and halted. Will took his hands from the walls. Deep brown eyes pleaded with him. He took her arm, leading her down the hall.“You were eighteen,” she said in a low voice.“I knew my mind. You pretended not to know yours.”“You had an amazing college opportunity ahead of you.”“You didn’t believe in me. You believed in guys like Moreland, but not in me. You thought I wouldn’t make it.”“You had not even begun to live. I was a widow. My husband had been dead barely a year. A year.”“You saw where I lived,” he said quietly. “You were afraid to take a chance on a nobody like me.”“I did what I had to do, what I thought was right. And look at you. You’ve done well. Without me. You can’t deny it.” She slipped out of his hold and headed across the patio.A smart man would let her go. He decided to be smart.



AUTHOR BIO:
Kate has lived most of her life along the California coast. That experience has made her a jeans-wearing, toes in wet-sand, married to a surfer, fog-loving weather wimp, with a hint of East Coast polish from spending her college years in Boston. Family history connects her to Irish and English immigrants, Cornish miners, gold prospectors, and adventurers who sailed around Cape Horn bound for San Francisco.
When she's not reading, writing or brainstorming, Kate walks in the redwoods, feed birds, collect books, apples and leaves; she watches tele-novellas on Spanish-language TV and immerses herself in all things English. Her favorite food groups are butter, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and red wine. Kate's early literary influences were The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Hen, and Winnie the Pooh. Austen, Heyer, Chaucer, and Homer came later and inspired her to put that first plot on paper.
Kate's heroes are honorable, virile outsiders with some grand ambition; her heroines are practical princesses, who drive those edgy loners into love with good sense and good sex.
Her family and friends offer endless support and humor. Kate says her children are her best works, and her husband is her favorite hero.

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BOOK INFORMATIONTITLE – For All in the HopeSERIES – Going off DreamsAUTHOR – K.E. NowinskyGENRE – Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Science FictionPUBLICATION DATE – December 9th, 2014PUBLISHER – Kindle Direct PublishingCOVER ARTIST – Going off Dreams Saga Productions BOOK SYNOPSISFor All in the Hope picks up right where Going off Dreams (book 1) leaves off. Nyx wakes up in the dark realm of Tartarus without her man next to her in bed. They had Xylo, the wicked Woodland Dryad prisoner until they discover that not only is she missing, Nyx’s man Tobar is missing too. Plus, another ally and friend, the Feung Phoenix Shifter and best friend of Tobar’s, Zhou is critically injured! There is a race against time to find out what happened and to rescue Tobar before those that want to destroy Nyx and her powers permanently turn Tobar.In the Earthly realm, Eryn is still coping with the fact that she has to leave her family and everything she knows and loves. She struggles to keep the stress of the realms from shattering her realities. As mortal Eryn, she’s a daughter to loving parents, the bigger sister to her outgoing younger sister Lena, who is living with her, and she’s also trying to balance Ryan in her life. After Christmas, Lena’s ex fiancé makes another tragic appearance that will change their fates forever.Back in Tartarus, Nyx comes head to head with the Darkness that wants to consume her powers. Just when you would think the battle is over, another sinister entity comes forward trying to claim her powers. Meanwhile she’s continuing to build her relationships with her friends and allies she’s made in Tartarus while also learning the capabilities of her powers that the Darkness wants to consume and wield for their dark purposes. Nyx discovers her qualities within the quests and becomes the deity that will bring light to the darkness. BUY & TBR LINKSAMAZON KINDLE PRE-ORDER – THUNDERCLAP -  BARNES & NOBLES BOOK 1 (Going Off Dreams) BUY LINKSAMAZON -  BARNES & NOBLES EXCERPT

GIFT OF ESCAPE

Opening my eyes the images surrounding me were blurry and unfocused. Not knowing where I was, made me feel sick within the pit of my stomach and threatening to escape. My heart was in competition, feeling as if it were going to burst through my chest along with my breathing; it was catching in my lungs like knives.

Surveying the scene, items started making some sense. When my eyes focused, I could make out the dark room with the help of the soft glow from the lights above me. I knew I had returned. I was back in Arden’s Hut, something didn’t feel right though, I was alone. Immediately I moved my hand to feel the sheets on the bed next to me, only feeling empty fabric and coldness where I expected warmth.

My feet met the cool wooden floor as I searched the small quarters along with the connecting bathroom. He wasn’t anywhere, no note, no sign of him ever being there. My heart plummeted in a swan dive directly to the pit of my stomach, this felt all too real and familiar. The emptiness and dread, as if the darkness would swallow me whole was threatening to entrap my consciousness. Commotion from the hallway broke the threatening fear.

Not being able to hear what was going on; I crept toward the huge thick door. Carefully, I maneuvered my toes on the floor, not to wake the creaky boards beneath me. When I heard a familiar voice say “Get Nyx, we’ll have to tell her.” The knock at the door was a little shocking, making my already erratic breathing nearly stop all together.

Drawing a deep breath in I cracked the door peaking out, my eyes focused on the dark silhouette, light that was being filtered from behind her somewhere. As my eyes adjusted more I could associate the name with the being; Arden. She was one of the first entities I met here in this realm.

While it was dark and perilous there was a sense that there could be more, quite a weird sensation of both hesitation and promise. I knew there were threats possibly lurking in the shadows and yet I also had formed friendships and allies with some unique and wonderful beings here. While the threat was prominent I also felt secure and a sense of being home.

When I first met Arden I had seen her materialize on the edge of a mystical forest, which seemed like a lifetime ago. Her hair, black as the night that plagued Tartarus, and her eyes a mystic violet. She reminded me of a Native American goddess. She had the fighting skills of Qamait; goddess of war with the Nuxalk Nation. Her body looks sculpted like a well-trained assassin, fit with curves to draw any male prey. With her enchanted bow and her whip KiKi to aid in her quests, she was magnificent and wicked to witness in battle.

Arden was more of an older sister figure. Within minutes of meeting her I felt a sense of shared spiritual security within our devotion and dedication to those we hold near to us. Plainly put, I liked Arden. She was usually in better spirits though. Now her face was serious and worried which in turn worried me further and only added to my desperation.Looking at her through the entrance to my bedroom chamber, the light flickered from the candles in the hallway flirting with her skin enhancing her natural beauty. She said, “Nyx, you’ll need to come with me.”

“What’s going on?” I asked her.

She didn’t answer as she walked up toward the main hall.

The main room in Arden’s Hut consisted of wooden walls that reminded me of the consistency and texture like beavers had whittled the wood. Complete opposite, the floors were smooth and reminded me of a clean chopped tree displaying its many rings of life. When you looked above you could see smoke escaping through a fashioned hide-stretched ceiling. In the middle of the room a roaring fire encompassed by rocks that protect the many pillows thrown about – to which Arden would resort to throwing at guests when the opportunity presented itself. Her hut was comforting and inviting; when you took a deep breath in you could detect all the wonders and smells of the forest, which to me were delightful. You could also tell that her home had been around for a long time. Arden is a direct descendent of the Arduinnian Clan, who are known as the Guardians of the Forest, direct descendent of Diana, goddess of the hunt.

Upon entering Arden’s main room, my stomach immediately wrenched into a horrid knot. Zhou was laying lifelessly on the floor. This made my insides crawl knowing how powerful a fighter he is. Immediately I started contemplating what could have caused this serious condition.

Arden must have been hurting even more so. She had developed a relationship with Zhou and this only increased my concern. Arden, the true warrior that she is, was being strong for everyone. A painful lump was pressing against my throat and my eyes were pleading to cry. If Arden was holding it together, so could I.

I always liked Zhou, and I was sad to see him like this. He was still wearing his electric dark blue pants, with an equally dark purple shirt, and with the red streak in his black hair made him look intriguing. I never understood his fashion statements. I respected him though, as a fighter, a friend, and ally. With Zhou’s New Age fashion sense, it made him seem like he wasn’t from this dimension. Tartarus was more of a realm set with foliage. His choices in wardrobe against Arden’s more naturalistic approach made them both look mismatched. Seeing them together usually made me smile but, not now—Zhou was a Fenghuang, a shape shifting fire bird, more precisely a fiery phoenix. While he was very skilled in both his forms he is more powerful when he is in his phoenix form. He’s always eager for a fight. Zhou is like that big brother pulling you in to give you a noogie to remind you of the status quo. I’m afraid this time though, the fight won.

A healer Hikmat had his hands on Zhou’s forehead and chest, his eyes closed in concentration, meditating over Zhou’s lifeless body. I didn’t know Hikmat as well as some of the others in the room, I had met him only recently, and I knew he was a healer of sorts. He was a wizard when it pertained to plants, potions, and concoctions. He was a Tobar Segais like Tobar, meaning he possessed wisdom. His eyes stayed closed while his hands remained on Zhou.

Thinking of Tobar made my stomach dive even deeper. As if my stomach detached from the warm blood circulation within my body and plummeted toward the depths of despair— my mind reconnected with another concern that had me riddled right before seeing Zhou on the floor. Tobar, he was missing from our room and if Zhou was lying on the floor defeated… Tobar was an equal opponent.

Tobar was the one that introduced me into the realm. He was the one that my heart connected with and I felt drawn toward, like no other before him. A truly deep soul connection, without him next to me I felt as though a part of my being was missing. He had given me refuge from myself, I felt safe when I was with him. Without him, the danger lurking within the darkness here seemed more prominent and threatening.

With the thought of him not in sight intensified the sinking feeling that had pressed so deeply south. It began to rise more rapidly back up. I had to place my hand over my mouth to reel in my senses.

Arden kneeled down next to Zhou as closely as she could. She gently brushed her cheek against his in an intimate gesture. The room felt as if all the oxygen leaving vacuumed sealed the room, extinguishing the fire, and even the warm inside my body as I felt a sudden chill. Suffocating, I watched as she then placed her lips upon his with a soft wanting kiss. Arden’s eyes began to fill with emotion. I felt for her, as the tears sparkling against her skin escaped their confines and splashed against Zhou’s skin below. She placed her hands on his as she prayed silently.

Seeing her in such distress only made the situation feel more dire. I too bowed my head and closing my eyes.

Desperately I began to pray for Tobar’s safety and Zhou’s recovery. Please Lord, deliver Tobar back to us safely and lay your healing hands upon Zhou; as we so desperately need You now. I pray for those that have made their move against us. They’ll wish they had never been in existence once I finish with them…

My concentration broke off when Avlov and Enki joined us then. They both had bowls in their hands that contained some healing elements. Enki took Avlov’s and kneeled next to Hikmat on Zhou’s other side. Enki and I had only met recently as well. He was known as Lord of the Earth, meaning he had control over the elements and its constituents.

A Wieven, Avlov is also known as a Wise Woman. She has a vast knowledge of healing salves, rituals and how to use the elements for their benefit. She has fierce white eyes that match her white hair and almost a hipster outfit. I always liked Avlov because she wore converses.

The group that was working on Zhou, the healers, are much like those that wield magic. They can manipulate matter and they have a vast knowledge that helps them in their aiding processes. To watch them in action definitely feels like you were experiencing magic in a true form.

Touching my shoulder, Avolv broadcasted a message using her telepathy, “Nyx, I need to talk to you, please come with me over to the table.” Leading me over, she verbally asked “Have you seen Tobar?”

I was on the verge of tears, there was still so much that remained unanswered, and if Zhou was hurt—I could barely articulate “No, I woke up to an empty room, a cold bed and I couldn’t find him anywhere.” My chest flet like it was going to combust.

Arden had joined us and she put her hand around my shoulders to give me a half-hug “We’ll get these—”

But Avlov interrupted her and said, “I think we should get Nyx up to speed with what’s going on.”

Zhou began to stir making some noises and we all ran to his side. I felt so bad that he had to suffer so much. He opened his eyes and found Arden’s first, she took his hands in hers. Then he found mine and started to speak, weakly saying “I don’t… know… what… happened.”

Enki spoke up and said that Zhou had taken Xylo, the captured dryad we were interrogating, some refreshments for when she would wake up.

Zhou continued, “I opened her door… the next thing I knew I was… laying here.”

Hikmat told Zhou that he needed to rest. We gathered pillows as they propped him up, attempting to give him some comfort. Hikmat gave Zhou another potion, this time it was clear. What was it? How easily we were to trust. After he drank it, he smiled before his eyes closed and he was back asleep.

“So where’s Tobar?” I asked plainly.

Everyone looked alarmed. The sick feeling returned and now there was an alarming amount of pressure on my chest. I could sense something bad was coming. It was just around the corner, lingering there like a poisonous snake waiting to strike, taking me down with its dread and despair.

Avlov came to my side, she could be frightening to look at in the eye. Tobar mentioned before she was also known as the White Witch, I guess when you’ve been in existence as long as someone like Avlov has been, you can acquire a few nick names here and there.

She offered me some tea but I refused it, especially since I know how loopy her tea could make me feel. No doubt she added a little something extra to the liquid concoctions to help ease the soul in times of stress or high anxiety. Which would actually be great right about now but, I need my wit about me.

Arden came over to me and put her hands upon my shoulders again. Looking me directly in the eyes she said “We can’t find him.” My chest felt like it burst into flames. My body went limp, and I felt like I was falling. Everything went black.

BOOK SOUNDTRACKParamore “Daydreaming” http://youtu.be/euxXBvdrzxQEvanescence “Together Again” http://youtu.be/jhUfbXcEBDsWithin Temptation “The Heart of Everything” http://youtu.be/kKLhHlnDCA0Evanescence “Sweet Sacrifice” http://youtu.be/XBYhQnjyrWoLacuna Coil “Our Truth” http://youtu.be/XCxFTh-XDy8In This Moment “Forever” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLP1AodaZd4Jennifer Thomas “Illuminations” http://youtu.be/VH81mKKK9GoJennifer Thomas “Secrets” http://youtu.be/_VunOIswEmgJennifer Thomas “Etude for the Dreamer” http://youtu.be/N1VxCqPIRXAWithin Temptation “The Silent Force” http://youtu.be/ThA5dKeI5Lg AUTHORS PLAYLISTLacuna Coil “Soul Inmate” http://youtu.be/V5PJDB9r4T4Evanescence “My Heart Is Broken” http://youtu.be/f1QGnq9jUU0Within Temptation “The Howling” http://youtu.be/0bqRn0rLq1cEvanescence “Tourniquet” http://youtu.be/AO_3nArjlOUFireflight “Stand Up” http://youtu.be/tWOmfOah--oLacuna Coil “Trip the Darkness” http://youtu.be/VTT6picaCoQIn This Moment “Lost At Sea” http://youtu.be/GoXfJEXrOvQWithin Temptation “Stairway to the Skies” http://youtu.be/Abukde4cB2oEvanescence “All That I’m Living For” http://youtu.be/j1BlUcVWmMcEvanescence “Snow White Queen” http://youtu.be/cRqbH8GBlGc  CHARACTER BIOS In the mortal realm of Earth, she’s known as Katheryn, Eryn for short. She works within the local school system which means she doesn’t get paid as much as she should. Living on a tight budget, she recruited her younger sister Lean to move in with her. Eryn also has a dog named Bryan and an old fat cat named Smokie. She’s never been too lucky in love but, recently she found a man that isn’t put off by her distance; not to mention Lena really pushes for her older sister to loosen up more.Within her alternative realm of Tartarus she’s known as Nyx, an evolving powerful deity. She’s been quested with fighting the darkness within a realm seething to consume her. She has a group of guardians with powers of their own to help her as well in particular the man whom from the start, an electrical spark that ignited their passion. Nyx is a survivor she’ll fight for what she believes in and for those that she cares for. She’s definitely someone you want in your corner. Before he disappeared, Tobar was a Segais, he had powers of a particular kind; he knew everything. His friends in Tartarus teased him that he was a “Mr. Know-it-all”. This always was useful with the woman that he loves, Nyx. He has a gentle soul and someone you would definitely want to cuddle with. However, after he’s taken his world changes when Lilith and Xylo nearly mutilate him turning him for their own dark purposes. With his new vampirism needs, things get complicated quickly. One good thing, now both Tobar and Nyx are immortal but, with immortality comes other obstacles of their own.To learn more about the various characters visit http://goingoffdreams.blogspot.com AUTHOR BIOK.E. lives in Maryland, which she refers to as “The Land of Mary”, with her faithful guard dog Bryan, her supportive parents, and their little brat-dog Sampson. She has deep-rooted morals and is very faithful in her beliefs. As a person born and raised in Maryland, she is a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore Orioles. When she isn’t writing, blogging, or spending time with those special characters in her head, she loves to watch her shows, to cuddle up with a good movie, or to spend time with her family and friends.“After years and years of my mother telling me that I should us my talents and write, I finally listened!”K.E. Nowinsky continues writing and plans to further the Going off Dreams realms as she dives deeper into the characters and will produce more content and books. The next scheduled work will be about one of her characters Arden and titled Arduinna: Guardians of the Forest, slotted for April 2015. She is also continuing Nyx’s quests in the next installment: How Otlen Prepares Eternity, expected to release late summer 2015. AUTHOR FOLLOW LINKSAMAZON AUTHOR PAGE  –  WEBSITE / BLOG  –  FACEBOOK  –  FACEBOOK PAGE  –  TWITTER  –  GOOGLE+  -  PINTEREST  –  NETWORKED BLOGS – Going off Dreams Blog  -   GOODREADS GIVEAWAY PRIZES1 Signed Paperback Copy (INT) 2 Ebook Copies 1 Swag Bag 1 $25 Amazon GC a Rafflecopter giveaway Tour Organized & Hosted By

 

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SYNOPSIS:
Hard-edged fireman Dean Mulligan has never been a big fan of Christmas. Twinkly lights and sparkly tinsel can't brighten the memories of too many years spent in ramshackle foster homes. Although he's established himself as one of the top firefighters at San Gabriel Station 1, he doesn't think he's good enough for someone like gorgeous Lizzie.
Lizzie Breen is used to fighting-from her alpha male brothers, who try to smother her in the name of safety, to the life-threatening childhood illness she overcame. She knows what she and Mulligan feel for each other is a lot more than a fling, but she can't get him to see that. The only gift Lizzie wants to give him this season is her love, but he's not willing to accept it.When Mulligan is trapped in the burning wreckage of a holiday store, a Christmas angel arrives to open his eyes. But is it too late? This Christmas, it'll take an angel, a determined woman in love, and the entire Bachelor Firemen crew to make him believe … it is indeed a wonderful life.

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“You shouldn’t be flirting with the new probie. If Fred was here, he’d tell you.” Mulligan looked very sure of that fact—arrogant, even. She assessed the bump in his nose, the way his biceps bulged from the sleeves of his T-shirt, his air of absolute assurance. Another girl might be intimidated, but Lizzie had grown up with four brothers who’d become soldiers and a firefighter. She’d outgrown intimidation by the age of six. “Why are you so suspicious of Ace? He’s part of the brotherhood, isn’t he?” “Not yet,” Mulligan said with decisive finality, as if everything had now been settled. “You stay here, and I’ll tell him to get lost.” “You will not!” She grabbed his arm as he brushed past her. It felt like grabbing a log, that’s how thick and strong his forearm was. “It’s none of your business.” “It is my business. Freddie’s my business. We’re tight.” “If you were that tight, you’d know that his only involvement with my love life is feeding me ice cream after a breakup,” she snapped. “Stay out of it, Mulligan. You have some nerve, you really do. I’ve never even met you before, and you’re trying to tell me who to sleep with.” He stopped dead. She kept her hand on his arm because it felt so good. His tendons tightened under her touch, and she saw his jaw flex. A quick flick of his wrist, and suddenly she was pressed against him, chest to chest, thighs to thighs. Sensation poured through her; it felt like standing next to a volcano. “I’m not telling you who to sleep with. I’m telling you who not to sleep with.”“Oh, really?” she snapped, furious. “Who should I notsleep with?” “Anyone but me.”



About the author:  Jennifer Bernard is a graduate of Harvard and a former news promo producer. The child of academics, she confounded her family by preferring romance novels to … well, any other books. She left big city life for true love in Alaska, where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters. She’s no stranger to book success, as she also writes erotic novellas under a naughty secret name not to be mentioned at family gatherings.

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Interview Questions:
1.      Where did the idea come from for the book?This book was inspired by two movies – It’s a Wonderful Life (okay, you might have guessed that one) and Ladder 49. Ladder 49 doesn’t end well – it’s about a fireman trapped in a building, reliving key moments of his life. But my version, of course, has a very happy ending. As a romance author, I wouldn’t write anything else! 2.      What genre does your book fall under?It’s a Wonderful Fireman is a contemporary romance, fun, sexy and emotional.  3.      Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?For the hero, Dean Mulligan, I’ll go with Taylor Kinney from Chicago Fire. For Lizzie, the love of his life, Amy Adams would be amazing. 
4.      What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?When a firefighter is trapped inside a collapsed holiday store, it’ll take a Christmas angel, the love of his life, and a holiday classic to save him. 5.      Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?This book is published by Avon Impulse. 6.      How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?I write my first drafts fairly quickly, so I’d say it took a couple of weeks. But I always go through several drafts so ultimately it probably took maybe five or six weeks until it was polished enough to send to my editor. 7.      What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?This is a Christmas novella, so anything with a holiday theme. (And that’s a long list of books!) In general, I’d say that if you like Jill Shalvis or Rachel Gibson, you might like this book, and the Bachelor Firemen series in general.  8.      Who or What inspired you to write this book?I can honestly say that this book was inspired by the readers of the Bachelor Firemen series. When it came time to wrap the series up, I wanted to do something special, sort of a Christmas present to those who have followed and loved the series. This book has a life-and-death situation, it has a romance, it’s complete in and of itself – but it also has cameo appearances by every hero of all the previous fireman books. I wanted to give readers one last moment with the guys. 9.      What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?Readers will not only get a fireman romance, they will also meet the hero of my upcoming series, which is about a baseball team. My next series is called Love Between the Bases, and it’s about the Kilby Catfish, a Triple A team from Texas. The first book, ALL OF ME, will be out on May 26 of 2015, but you can meet the hero, Caleb Hart, in IT’S A WONDERFUL FIREMAN. Not only that, the first chapter of ALL OF ME is included at the end. A little bonus for my awesome readers!  


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SYNOPSIS:
Hard-edged fireman Dean Mulligan has never been a big fan of Christmas. Twinkly lights and sparkly tinsel can't brighten the memories of too many years spent in ramshackle foster homes. Although he's established himself as one of the top firefighters at San Gabriel Station 1, he doesn't think he's good enough for someone like gorgeous Lizzie.
Lizzie Breen is used to fighting-from her alpha male brothers, who try to smother her in the name of safety, to the life-threatening childhood illness she overcame. She knows what she and Mulligan feel for each other is a lot more than a fling, but she can't get him to see that. The only gift Lizzie wants to give him this season is her love, but he's not willing to accept it.When Mulligan is trapped in the burning wreckage of a holiday store, a Christmas angel arrives to open his eyes. But is it too late? This Christmas, it'll take an angel, a determined woman in love, and the entire Bachelor Firemen crew to make him believe … it is indeed a wonderful life.

PURCHASE LINKS:
AMAZON ** B&N
EXCERPT:


“You shouldn’t be flirting with the new probie. If Fred was here, he’d tell you.” Mulligan looked very sure of that fact—arrogant, even. She assessed the bump in his nose, the way his biceps bulged from the sleeves of his T-shirt, his air of absolute assurance. Another girl might be intimidated, but Lizzie had grown up with four brothers who’d become soldiers and a firefighter. She’d outgrown intimidation by the age of six. “Why are you so suspicious of Ace? He’s part of the brotherhood, isn’t he?” “Not yet,” Mulligan said with decisive finality, as if everything had now been settled. “You stay here, and I’ll tell him to get lost.” “You will not!” She grabbed his arm as he brushed past her. It felt like grabbing a log, that’s how thick and strong his forearm was. “It’s none of your business.” “It is my business. Freddie’s my business. We’re tight.” “If you were that tight, you’d know that his only involvement with my love life is feeding me ice cream after a breakup,” she snapped. “Stay out of it, Mulligan. You have some nerve, you really do. I’ve never even met you before, and you’re trying to tell me who to sleep with.” He stopped dead. She kept her hand on his arm because it felt so good. His tendons tightened under her touch, and she saw his jaw flex. A quick flick of his wrist, and suddenly she was pressed against him, chest to chest, thighs to thighs. Sensation poured through her; it felt like standing next to a volcano. “I’m not telling you who to sleep with. I’m telling you who not to sleep with.”“Oh, really?” she snapped, furious. “Who should I notsleep with?” “Anyone but me.”



About the author:  Jennifer Bernard is a graduate of Harvard and a former news promo producer. The child of academics, she confounded her family by preferring romance novels to … well, any other books. She left big city life for true love in Alaska, where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters. She’s no stranger to book success, as she also writes erotic novellas under a naughty secret name not to be mentioned at family gatherings.

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Interview Questions:
1.      Where did the idea come from for the book?This book was inspired by two movies – It’s a Wonderful Life (okay, you might have guessed that one) and Ladder 49. Ladder 49 doesn’t end well – it’s about a fireman trapped in a building, reliving key moments of his life. But my version, of course, has a very happy ending. As a romance author, I wouldn’t write anything else! 2.      What genre does your book fall under?It’s a Wonderful Fireman is a contemporary romance, fun, sexy and emotional.  3.      Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?For the hero, Dean Mulligan, I’ll go with Taylor Kinney from Chicago Fire. For Lizzie, the love of his life, Amy Adams would be amazing. 
4.      What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?When a firefighter is trapped inside a collapsed holiday store, it’ll take a Christmas angel, the love of his life, and a holiday classic to save him. 5.      Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?This book is published by Avon Impulse. 6.      How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?I write my first drafts fairly quickly, so I’d say it took a couple of weeks. But I always go through several drafts so ultimately it probably took maybe five or six weeks until it was polished enough to send to my editor. 7.      What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?This is a Christmas novella, so anything with a holiday theme. (And that’s a long list of books!) In general, I’d say that if you like Jill Shalvis or Rachel Gibson, you might like this book, and the Bachelor Firemen series in general.  8.      Who or What inspired you to write this book?I can honestly say that this book was inspired by the readers of the Bachelor Firemen series. When it came time to wrap the series up, I wanted to do something special, sort of a Christmas present to those who have followed and loved the series. This book has a life-and-death situation, it has a romance, it’s complete in and of itself – but it also has cameo appearances by every hero of all the previous fireman books. I wanted to give readers one last moment with the guys. 9.      What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?Readers will not only get a fireman romance, they will also meet the hero of my upcoming series, which is about a baseball team. My next series is called Love Between the Bases, and it’s about the Kilby Catfish, a Triple A team from Texas. The first book, ALL OF ME, will be out on May 26 of 2015, but you can meet the hero, Caleb Hart, in IT’S A WONDERFUL FIREMAN. Not only that, the first chapter of ALL OF ME is included at the end. A little bonus for my awesome readers!  


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