Heidi McLaughlin's Blog, page 16
April 23, 2013
My Unexpected Forever Excerpt
She rests her head on the back side of the couch. She looks tired. I wish I could offer her a place to sleep… on my chest. I could hold her in my arms. Rub her back until she falls asleep. I’d never let go. I’d never let her nightmares haunt her. I can make things better for her. When her eyes close that’s my cue, we’re done talking. I pick up my book and start reading. I need something to keep my hands occupied or I might end up doing something I regret.
I see her shiver out of the corner of my eye. I grab another blanket and drape it over her. I can’t resist. I sit down next to her. Her legs are bent just enough to give me space. My fingers brush her hair away from her face, just like I did earlier. I’m not imagining it when she leans into my hand. I stay there and relish in how her cheek feels against my palm.
I drop my hand, feeling like a creeper. She doesn’t like me the way I like her. I shouldn’t be touching her while she sleeps. She’d hate me if she knew. With my elbows pushing into my thighs, I rest my head in my hands. I’m so screwed. There’s no way someone like Katelyn will give me the time of day. I need to find a way to get over her and fast before the pain is too much to take when she finally decides to start dating again.
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This is an excerpt from My Unexpected Forever – #2 in The Beaumont Series and subject to change.
April 5, 2013
My Unexpected Forever – Early Release Details
Attention all Naughty Mafia attendees!
Here is your exclusive opportunity to receive your copy of My Unexpected Forever before its release date of September 1st!
That’s right My Unexpected Forever – the second in The Beaumont Series – will be available to you before it goes on general release to the public.
All copies are $15 and must be pre-paid.
To qualify, you must be a registered attendee of The Naughty Mafia to pick up your copy – I will not ship! Your registration number, which can be found at the bottom of your ticket, must be included with your order.
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The first 100 paid orders will receive exclusive Beaumont Series swag – one per attendee – you must be registered in order to receive.
All orders must be paid by July 15th.
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My Unexpected Forever - Early Release Details
Attention all Naughty Mafia attendees!
Here is your exclusive opportunity to receive your copy of My Unexpected Forever before its release date of September 1st!
That’s right My Unexpected Forever - the second in The Beaumont Series – will be available to you before it goes on general release to the public.
All copies are $15 and must be pre-paid.
To qualify, you must be a registered attendee of The Naughty Mafia to pick up your copy – I will not ship! Your registration number, which can be found at the bottom of your ticket, must be included with your order.
If you want to order for a friend or two, you may do so.
The first 100 paid orders will receive exclusive Beaumont Series swag - one per attendee - you must be registered in order to receive.
All orders must be paid by July 15th.
Order here
Please follow these instructions for payment:
Paypal address is heidi@heidimclaughlin.com
Please note: Naughty Mafia
You must select: I'm sending money to family or friends. If not, your payment will be returned to you minus all fees.
If you want to attend The Naughty Mafia Rocks Vegas there's still time!
April 2, 2013
Blue Lines by Toni Aleo
For the past few weeks I’ve been indulging in some very hot hockey romance stories with each one being better than the previous one. When Toni asked if I wanted to read the draft of Blue Lines – the 4th story in the Assassins Series – my answer was simply, duh!
I’m notorious for ditching in the middle of a series especially if I have to wait eons for the next book to come out, but I can safely say that Toni Aleo’s latest novel has me anxious for more. I’ve never fully invested in a group of characters the way I have in the Assassins Series. It doesn’t matter who the story is about, the supporting cast adds enough diversity and intrigue that you are left with a thirst to know more.
Blue Lines had me from page one. The prologue was intense and to be honest I’m one that avoids prologues, but this one hooks you and in a few short pages you feel the connection between the characters.
My intent, when I started reading, was to read a chapter and go to bed. At 3 am and at only 65% I had to put it down reluctantly. With only four hours of sleep, I was back reading. I simply couldn’t get enough of Erik and Piper.
As I sit here, I want to tell you everything. I want to spill on the emotions that Toni’s characters are experiencing. I want to make you drool over Erik and the sex appeal that he has and make you wish you were the fun-loving and free-spirited Piper, but I can’t. I will say that Blue Lines is without a doubt a hat trick (nice hockey pun). I couldn’t read it fast enough, yet wanted to savor every word and when I finished I was excited for Erik and Piper and their journey.
Blue Lines is sexy and riveting with the perfect combination of love and lust.
I wish I could offer you a cover for Blue Lines , but you'll have to wait until the cover reveal on April 15th.
If you haven't read the Assassins Series - check it out on Toni's website
March 7, 2013
Cover Reveal & Giveaway
Coming May 1st
Cover by Sarah Hansen ~ OkayCreations.net
Lost in You
Ryan Stone is a less than average teenager. He doesn’t have fancy clothes. He doesn’t carry around the latest smartphone and he definitely doesn’t have an MP3 player. Instead, he goes to school, does his chores and dreams of a new life away from Brookfield where he’s expected to follow in his blue collar family’s footsteps.
Hadley Carter is America’s Pop Princess. A successful recording artist living her dream with a sold-out tour and a handful of Grammy’s there isn’t much that she wants for, except love. But finding love on the road is near impossible when all she longs for are romantic dinners, a nighttime stroll on the beach and holding hands with someone who isn’t going to exploit her.
When a chance encounter introduces Ryan to Hadley, will he be like her adoring fans looking for a way in, or will it be Hadley who pursues Ryan even though it might cost her the only career she’s ever known.
Lost in You is a story about following your dreams, taking risks and getting lost in love.
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About Heidi:
Heidi is the author of USA Today, Digital Book World, Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bestselling novel, Forever My Girl
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell and two Parakeets.
During the day Heidi is behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she’s writing one of the many stories planned for release or sitting court-side during either daughter’s basketball games.
USA Today Bestseller – Forever My Girl – Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Cover Reveal & Giveaway
Coming May 1stCover by Sarah Hansen ~ OkayCreations.net
Lost in You
Ryan Stone is a less than average teenager. He doesn’t have fancy clothes. He doesn’t carry around the latest smartphone and he definitely doesn’t have an MP3 player. Instead, he goes to school, does his chores and dreams of a new life away from Brookfield where he’s expected to follow in his blue collar family’s footsteps.
Hadley Carter is America’s Pop Princess. A successful recording artist living her dream with a sold-out tour and a handful of Grammy’s there isn’t much that she wants for, except love. But finding love on the road is near impossible when all she longs for are romantic dinners, a nighttime stroll on the beach and holding hands with someone who isn’t going to exploit her.
When a chance encounter introduces Ryan to Hadley, will he be like her adoring fans looking for a way in, or will it be Hadley who pursues Ryan even though it might cost her the only career she's ever known.
Lost in You is a story about following your dreams, taking risks and getting lost in love.
Website | Twitter | Goodreads | Pinterest | Tumblr | Facebook | Blog
About Heidi:
Heidi is the author of USA Today, Digital Book World, Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bestselling novel, Forever My Girl
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an over-hyper Beagle/Jack Russell and two Parakeets.
During the day Heidi is behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she's writing one of the many stories planned for release or sitting court-side during either daughter's basketball games.
USA Today Bestseller - Forever My Girl - Amazon | Barnes & Noble
GIVEAWAY a Rafflecopter giveaway
March 5, 2013
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March 1, 2013
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RANGEI Am Not Junco, Book 4by J. A. Huss Release date: April 1, 2013 Cover by: James Ledger ConceptsSeries Website
Two years have passed since Inanna stole Junco away from Lucan. Two years of unimaginable pain. Two years of isolation, mutilation and torture. Two years of fear and loneliness in a morph tank. And that’s not something you just get over, even if you are psycho-assassin, Junco Coot.Now Junco has to learn to live with the consequences. Her Siblings are suspicious and angry, half her team is dead, Tier is wreaking death and destruction, Lucan is holding his secrets close, and she is spiraling out of control.There is only one partnership that matters anymore – only one person she will trust and take direction from – and only one way out of the Hell she’s been sentenced to.Junco is tired of fighting and death. She’s had enough and this time she means to end it – once and for all.
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The Magpie BridgeA Tier NovellaI Am Not Junco Book 4.5by J. A. Huss Release date: April 1, 2013 Cover by: James Ledger ConceptsRaubtier Aves, 039-1, a.k.a TIERSon of LucanRanking Officer of the Avian militaryPowerfulRuthlessAnd devoted to Junco, no matter whatTier was left with one specific order and he’s not about to screw it up. He might lose all his allies, his brothers, his shot at defeating the High Order, and his own Eternal Salvation - but he’s willing to risk it all to keep one small girl alive.Tier reveals his part in the epic tale of The Seven Siblings, spilling secrets and motivations that will leave you breathless and wanting more. The Magpie Bridge paves the way for the final installment in the new adult Series, I Am Just Junco. The final book in the Junco Epic, RETURN, will be released on December 2, 2013.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
J. A. Huss likes to write new adult books that make you think and keep you guessing. Her favorite genre to read is space opera, but since practically no one reads those books, she writes new adult science fiction, paranormal romance, contemporary romance, urban fantasy, and books about Junco (who refuses to be saddled with a label). She has an undergraduate degree in horses, (yes, really–Thank you, Colorado State University) and a master’s degree in forensic toxicology from the University of Florida. She used to have a job driving around Colorado doing pretty much nothing but shooting the breeze with farmers, but now she just writes, runs the New Adult Addiction and Clean Teen Reads Book Blogs, and runs an online science classroom for homeschoolers.
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