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COVER REVEAL: Marking Her by Elena M. Reyes

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Title: Marking Her #1 (Marked Series)Author: Elena M. ReyesGenre: Erotica/ Contemporary RomanceExpected Release Date: December 17, 2013

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Synopsis: 
Talan wants to mark Maya—with more than his ink. The owner of a prominent tattoo shop, he’s used to being hit on by easy women. Though “easy” is not a word associated with Maya when she comes in to support her friend. Flirtation ensues, but what will it take to break the painted man.




Author Bio: 

Elena M. Reyes was born and raised in Miami Florida. She is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would.
As a small child, she was always intrigued with all forms of art—whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her first taste of writing came to her during her fifth grade year when her class was prompted to participate in the D. A. R. E. Program and write an essay on what they’d learned.
Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure. It wasn't until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world. She now resides in Central Florida with her husband and son, spending all her down time letting her creativity flow and letting her characters grow.

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COVER REVEAL: Melting the Snow anthology from Renaissance Romance Publishing

Two stories for the holidays . . .

Holiday Cure for the Cursed
and
Frozen Moments  






Holiday Cure for the Cursed Summary:
Daniel Digby is cursed by his good looks. After years of sexual harassment, he’s convinced wearing a wedding ring is the answer to fending off unwanted attention.
CiCi Newport is cursed by her family’s money. When men look her way, all they see are dollar signs. After two years, her “no dating” rule is still in place.
After a chance meeting, they’re entwined for the holidays. What starts as attraction might just be the holiday cure they’re looking for.


Lindsey Gray’s Biography and Links:


Lindsey Gray dreamed of several different careers as a child. On the short list were doctor, chef, and actress. None held her attention like putting pen to paper and creating her own world through words. Since 2010, she has published three novels and one short story with The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House. In 2013, she went on her first self-publishing adventure and produced her novella, "Fireworks".
A mid-west native, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, rooting for the Green Bay Packers, reading whatever she can get her hands on, and making life interesting at every turn.
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Frozen Moments Summary:
The Sentinels live in our future and are the Keepers of Time. Sentinels have the responsibility of guarding the once gifted and proclaimed golden-children of the greatest government’s scientific communities. With the collapse of the world, they now hide and try to correct the downfall that nearly led to the end of life.A team of technically-altered humans race through frozen landscapes to save those they can and try to correct the flawed outcomes that threaten to create the catastrophic future. They’re faster, stronger, and more agile than those living in the time period. These unknown heroes live on low income jobs while they report to Melanie Shepherd, who freezes time to assist them in their endeavors.Is an event ever too big for them to stop?


Michele Richards Biography and Links:

BIOGRAPHY Michele Richard is an author and the CEO of Renaissance Romance. Michele wrote the “Mocked by” series including Mocked by Destiny and the Mocked by Faith trilogy. She writes what comes from the heart.  Raised in Maryland, Michele currently resides in the Boston area. When Michele is between books, her days are filled with family and friends. Her greatest passions are traveling and learning new languages. She is currently learning French, Spanish and ASL, and one day hopes to be fluent in them. She has never met a language she didn’t like.
In 2012, Michele opened Renaissance Romance Publishing with her partners, Lisa Bilbrey and Laura Braley. Together, the three run the day to day workings of a small press.
BIBLIOGRAPHY“Mocked by” series:Mocked by DestinyMocked by FaithMocked by Faith ~ Healing the FaithMocked by Faith ~ Affirming the Faith
Parasouls: Divine Intervention
Anthologies:Changes of the Heart (Life is More Than Candy Hearts)10 Days to Love (Harvest Treats)The Roommates (Sugarplum Dreams)
Novellas: 10 Days to LoveChanges of the HeartThe Roommates
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Saving Georgia by Kristin Flynn BLOG TOUR

Genre: YA Fantasy
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Oct 29, 2013
Pages: 352 pgs Formats Available In: eBook & Print


Saving Georgia By Kristin Flynn
Synopsis:
Even for a normal girl, senior year of high school sucks; but for a girl who has mental and emotional issues the stress is just torture. That’s what it’s like for Georgia, who was orphaned at a young age and tortured beyond belief. She finally obtains a peace in her life, but then finds herself in the middle of a love triangle between a cowboy (who’s her best friend) and the popular quarterback. 
Prom and graduation are just around the corner. Georgia must decide who she wants to pursue a relationship with but cannot handle the pressure. Senior year gets a little chaotic, and just when Georgia thinks she has found a place safe enough to grow emotionally, things turn to disaster. This year turns out to be more than anyone anticipated and she thinks everything is ok, but is it? 


Excerpt:
“Hey Georgia, is there anything I could do that you wouldn’t forgive me for?” Shane asks me, without breaking eye contact.

“Like, if you kill someone or something” I ask.

“Anything, anything at all” Shane continues. “From small things to big things, is there anything you wouldn't forgive me for?"

“Hurting people is kind of a big thing for me.” I confess.

“Why?” I ask, wondering what is this guy up to. Is he going to make Jason or Harper disappear? Is he
going to paint the water tower or something?

“I want to make sure you forgive me for what I am about to do.” He says, closing his eyes.

Oh this must be big! Oh dear, what is going to happen. My body starts to shake, freaking out that he is
going to get hurt or something it going to tear him apart from me.

“What…. What are you about to…” and before I could finish my question, Shane’s hand is holding the
back of my head, and his lips are on mine, pushing against my open l mouth. Butterflies fill my stomach
and I feel a pull in the deepest part of my belly. I’m so taken aback and surprised I can’t move, then
suddenly I am kissing him back. My hands pulling his gorgeous brown hair, my legs wrapping tighter
around his waist, and my mouth is hungrily searching for his. My skin is a million sensations; cold from
the water, and slightly burned, but tantalized by the sensation of Shane touching me. My chest rises
and falls with such bravado in my heady need for affection. I’m beguiled in this transaction of kisses
and tongues. He lifts me from my bottom, wades out the water and lays me down on a towel. The beach
is empty for all but us, and I feel the weight of my best friend on top of me. He puts his knees between
mine, and moves my hair from my face; looking down at me he smiles and kisses me ever so gently.


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So being a writer you’d think I’d come up with some interesting story about myself. Funny lines, heart
stopping stories… wrong. All wrong. Here’s the basics: I was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. I
currently reside in Smithfield, NC with my amazing husband that I have been with for 7 years. We have
three wonderful children who like to keep us busy! I love to cook and bake, but it can be a challenge
to find something everyone likes! Someone is always complaining and refusing to eat what I slaved
over a hot stove for. That is part of the reason I should invest in wine. I drink it. A lot. I started writing
when I was VERY young. Pretty much since I could put pen to paper stories started to come! I was first
published when I was 13. Cool right? No, it wasn’t smut. Actually, it was poetry. I have 5 sisters and one
brother. I am very proud of my family! Fun stuff to know: I love Moscato. I don’t have a favorite color,
although my husband might disagree with me on that one. I talk in movie quotes, and it gets annoying at
times. I have a severe addiction to Ginger Ale of all things. Without enough sleep, my family avoids me
because I revert back to a toddler. I love to smile and laugh, often at my husband’s expense. He does the
same thing to me, it’s all fair game. I HATE talking on the phone. But it is a necessary evil. I don’t know
how to handle people when they are crying. It gets awkward and I don’t know what to do. Please don’t
cry in front of me. I love deeply, and I’m a fiercely loyal friend. I won’t and don’t judge people; I’ll be
friends with anyone. I’m a die-hard Red Sox fan- my best friend is a Yankee’s fan. Case in point. Bored
yet? OK. Let’s wrap this up. Walking Dead, Son’s of Anarchy and book boyfriends. Oh and Luke Bryan –
Oh! And I can't cook a baked potato to save my life. Seriously, it's a lost cause.



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Confessions of the Paranormal

REVIEW: Fall Fires m/m anthology from Renaissance Romance Publishing

Fall Fires by N.L. Leeks, Jude Ouvrard, K.L. Platt, M.C. Rayne, C.W. Stephens, and N.Wood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

ANTHOLOGY RATING: 3.75 (rounding down to 3 because not all of the stories were ready for publication, and I don't approve of adding clearly MA material into a collection with YA material. IMHO, two collections would've been better.)

Winter’s Love by N.L. Leeks
Rating: 3

This was an ‘okay’ read. It has the expected good looking main characters and is a quick and easy to read love story. What held me back from really getting into this and loving it was that the story wasn’t as well developed as it could have been. The pacing wasn’t consistent throughout, starting off very sluggish – almost abusing the ‘show, don’t tell’ premise – to a sudden, fast paced ending.
Winter’s Love is good effort at a first published attempt. I would’ve liked to have seen Jared a little less bi-polar in his emotions which often bordered on hysterical anger. Some of the scenarios seemed a bit far-fetched and ‘staged’ to create angst and drama within the story. Less of the robotic “I” starts to sentences, along with more restraint on taking down the fourth wall could have also made this story shine.
I am giving kudos to Leeks for the twist at the end and the message at the heart of her story which she is trying to convey: love, in any form, should not be discriminated against.

Wonderland by Jude Ouvrard
Rating: 5

Where to begin? This is actually the first offering of Ouvrard’s that I’ve gotten the chance to read, and I have to say, if her style carries over to future projects, I’ll be reading more of Ms. Jude.
Wonderland is a novella, so it’s short, but the amount of emotion packed into this little jewel is almost mind blowing. With just a few words, the reader gets to watch a relationship bloom and flourish, despite being under the eye of the grim reaper. The beauty of this tale, is that the relationship comes not from your stereotypical ‘lust at first sight’ scenario, but because of who the main characters are in their hearts. In fact, there’s very little ‘physical’ to this tale, yet the reader is not left wanting for anything.
I’m at a loss of how to encourage you to give this story a chance without spoilers. Simply put, it is heartbreakingly beautiful and you would be doing yourself a disservice to skip over it.

If This is Wrong by K.L. Platt
Rating: 2

This novella follows two main characters from when they meet as children, on through to adulthood. In that time, they become friends and eventually more while facing the trials and tribulations of adolescence. Given that my rating on this one is a little harsher than I what normally give, I want to start off by emphasizing the sheer potential of this story. I love the premise, just wish the execution had been better.
I’m a nit-picky reader; it comes from the editor side of me that is always reading with an eye to catch errors. I know this and acknowledge it; I even try to put that side of me to the backburner when reading for pleasure, however, the ARC I was given in exchange for an honest review left me hoping that a much cleaner, more polished version of this story made it to print. I don’t want to harp on the negative, but the following are the issues I had with this particular piece:
• Point of view and tense slips
• Overuse of character’s FULL names; once is enough, yet it seemed like the characters were using full names (including middle) at least once a chapter. There is such thing as too much.
• Uncertain as to the setting. We are told the story takes place in the small town of Buckland Falls; I have no idea if this is a real or made up place. What I do know, is that for the majority of the story, it has an American feel, yet there are several instances of British spellings and terminology (i.e. ‘reception’ for attendance office, ‘time table’ for class schedule, ‘Form teacher’ – I think for what we know as English teachers, and the mention of tenth graders still having recess?) that tripped up my reading flow.
• The pacing of the story felt scattered to me; it was hard to keep up, and there were some major milestones in the boys’ lives that I seemed to miss. I was reading along, and suddenly time-jumped forward to a whole new dynamic. Perhaps it was just me?
• And lastly, while it may be a minor thing, it just threw me for a loop. The story closes with an exchange of endearments in Italian. Not once in the whole story is the reader ever given any reason to understand why the story would close that way, or what the importance would be. The characters aren’t from Italy, there was no mention of a fondness for all things Italian, the boys didn’t take the language in school, they weren’t raised by an Italian nanny . . . I’m just at a loss for why the foreign language was used.
Again, the idea behind the story is fantastic. I would love to see Platt take this one back to the ‘drawing board’ and flesh it out, polish it up, and really make it shine.

Our Walk to Remember by M.C. Rayne
Rating: 5

I cried, need I say more?
I do? Well, allow me to elaborate. This is not the first time I’ve read this story; but Rayne has done such an amazing job expanding the tale since its humble beginnings as a fanfic oneshot, that it felt like the first time.
Tasteful and classy, this novella has two active main characters: a dad and his daughter, taking a very important walk. Be prepared to meet a cast of characters who will quickly pull you in, however, as the reason for the walk is revealed. Rayne balances the fine line of telling a story from two time frames, past and present, through the use of a series of ‘flashbacks.’ Don’t worry, you won’t get whiplash—the transitions are smooth and easy to follow.
I want to give a big round of applause to Rayne for avoiding the typical ‘cliché’ techniques that I’ve found in a lot of m/m romance. Not to downplay how horrific things like gay bashing and hate crimes are, but it was nice to read a story that didn’t have one of these elements thrown in just for angst sake. He was able to address real issues without losing the flow or feel of the story.
Our Walk to Remember is an outstanding debut piece, and one that will ensure readers remember M.C. Rayne for some time to come. Keep an eye on this up and coming author.

Love, Unexpected by C.W. Stephens
Rating: 4

Moving on to the fifth novella of the Fall Fires anthology...
So far this is the sweetest story in the collection (I still have one more to read). For a debut project, I applaud Stephens on an easy, light-hearted read with a well-developed storyline start to finish, even if it was a simple premise.
The dialogue was great and the author was able to handle multi-character scenes like a pro. There was never any confusion as to who 'had the mic' so to speak, despite there being a lot of moving bodies (the setting for this story is a weekend wedding—lots of guests and wedding party members to juggle!) Stephens was able to smoothly shift between scenes, taking the reader along.
One of my favorite parts of this story was the sweet innocence in the developing relationship between Jon and Evan. They're guarded and proceeding with caution, yet unable to fight the temptation. A great example of this:
"He stepped back when I rose from the chair, his eyes never leaving mine. There was that look again; the same look he had when we parted at the elevator last night. When I started walking towards the restaurant, he was right by my side, our hands brushing against each other before his pinky reached out and hooked with mine. A shy smile bloomed across my face when I glanced over at him, his eyes shifting from mine to my lips while he licked his own."
A word of warning... Stephens is not a fade-to-black girl, so when the temptation becomes too much for Jon and Evan, she delivers! It's a little bit of a surprise when reading the full anthology, as none of the stories to this point got quite this graphic.
All in all a sweet tale which shows the promising future of Stephens.

Woodshed Wishes by N. Wood
Rating: 3.5 rounded up to 4 for quality of writing

Woodshed Wishes is the sixth and final story in the Fall Fires collection. A small warning: like the one preceding it, Love, Unexpected, this tale is graphic and clearly meant for an adult audience. This is the third book of Wood’s I’ve had the pleasure of reading, so I was braced for a twist of some sort, and she delivers.
The writing style is almost wispy; filled with extensive detail, the story unfolds a little at a time. Unfortunately, for me, it was a little too slow this time around. While the writing is well-done, the pace is languid. However, when you get to the twist, it becomes clear why Woods chose to write her story this way. Overall, the plotline just lacked some oomph.
This novella introduces us to Ben, a reclusive gay romance author, who lives in the woods away from the distractions of city life. He is shy, not overly strong, and has a secret . . . fantasy. One that involves erotic spanking. I will insert here that the intimate scenes are penned with care, and class.
Overall, my initial reaction to Woodshed Wishes is a 3.5, but only because the storyline just didn’t grab me and reel me in. For quality of writing, I’m rounding to a 4. And if you’re in the mood for a fast read, with some hot boy-loving, you may find your wishes coming true with Wood’s latest offering.

*I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Take a Gamble by N. Wood BLOG TOUR

Take A Gamble by N.WoodON SALE Nov 12, 2013 Summary:
Each Friday night, a mysterious man enters Blackjack’s Bar, orders the same drink, and sits in the same seat in the furthest corner. His presence is a welcome sight for Isaac Anderson, a regular bartender at Blackjack's. There's just something mysterious and intriguing about Caleb Miller that Isaac can’t ignore. Perhaps it's his pale and sickly appearance, or the smart way in which he dresses. Isaac just can’t put his finger on what makes this man so different. Another thing he can’t do is stop staring at this fascinating, special person. Encouraged to take a gamble and to get to know this quiet stranger, Isaac invites Caleb to watch a rock band with him. All seems to be well, until Caleb suddenly makes a mad dash for the door. 
Caleb doesn’t know what to think when Isaac Anderson pursues him that night. A lifetime of rejection has taught him to expect the worst, but the attractive and warm bartender’s response to him confuses him. Isaac sees him at his worst, and Caleb is prepared to protect himself from judgment and heartache. He is shocked when he is instead given kindness and compassion. As Isaac continues to reach out to him, Caleb struggles with the choice to trust the new man in his life. Even if Isaac wants to build a relationship with Caleb, there are other people in their lives who would be happier if they stayed apart. And even if he allows Isaac into his heart, it still may not be enough for Caleb to learn to accept himself.
Anger, judgment, distrust, and violence all threaten Isaac and Caleb’s newfound love. Their relationship faces too many challenges for either man to overcome on his own. Will taking a gamble pay off, or do they both stand to lose everything?

As something a little different, and hopefully fun for all of you readers, Ms. Wood arranged for Caleb and Isaac (her main characters from Take a Gamble) to answer my interview questions so we could get a little more insight into them. Enjoy!
If I gave you an elephant where would you hide it?
Isaac: In my pocket next to another big trunk (wink)Caleb: (Laughs) Come on, Isaac, be serious.Isaac: I am being serious. See? This is my serious face.Caleb: If I had an elephant, I'd donate it to Newquay Zoo. They don't have an elephant there.Isaac: Maybe I could teach it how to surf. I'd make a fortune!
What is your favorite color of socks to wear?
Caleb: It varies. I guess whatever colour will match my shirt.Isaac: I prefer you bare foot, though.Caleb: I know you do, but the question is about socks.Isaac: Oh, right. Uh, I guess just plain black for me.
Do you wear boxers or briefs?
Isaac: (Cough)Caleb: Yes, I know. You prefer me to be bare butt, too. I wear briefs.Isaac: Me too.
If you were a cookie, which would you be?
Caleb: I'm not much of a cookie eater. Could I be a Walnut Whip, instead?Isaac: What's a Walnut Whip?Caleb: It's a walnut surrounded by marshmallow and covered in chocolate. They're really nice.Isaac: Oh! In that case, I want to be a Walnut Whip too! We can have fun licking each other out!Caleb: Will you behave?
Name one actor/actress you would love to get naughty with?
(Glances to each other)Isaac: You go first.Caleb: No, you.Isaac: (Thinks for a moment) Hmm, maybe Huge Jackman.Caleb: Huge?Isaac: Have you seen him in leather trousers?Caleb: (Rolls his eyes) No, I haven't. I quite liked that Twilight guy.Isaac: The Edward dude?Caleb: Ew, hell no. The other one . . . the doctor.Isaac: You have a thing for doctors?Caleb: Well, I see enough of them, don't I?
Do you suffer from sleepwalking?
Isaac: Nope, but Cal talks in his sleep sometimes.Caleb: Yeah, thanks for that. (Folds his arms)
What is your favorite daily wear attire?
Caleb: (Gestures to his current attire) A full three-piece suit. I like to look my best, especially while I'm at work.Isaac: You look your best no matter what you wear. I like when you dress casual from time to time.Caleb: I like when you do too, though it helps that Tracy dresses you. She told me about your attempts at dressing up to be more like me.Isaac: (Huffs) She's such a traitor!
Women or Cars?
(Exchanges a glance)Isaac / Caleb: Cars!
Do you like dogs or cats?
Isaac: (Looks to Caleb) You'd better say 'cats'.Caleb: Ooh, that's a tough one. Dogs or cats . . . Isaac: If you say 'dogs', I'm going to set Pitch on you.Caleb: D . . . okay, cats.
What's your bad quality?
Caleb: My health.Isaac: Health isn't a quality. Besides, there's nothing wrong with you.Caleb: (Raises an eyebrow)Isaac: If you say the 'd' words, I'm going to have to slap you.Caleb: I wasn't going to say the 'd' word.Isaac: Well, your health isn't a bad quality.Caleb: Then what is my bad quality?Isaac: (Thinks a moment) The fact that you think it's a bad quality.Caleb: Fine. You don't have any bad qualities either. You're perfect in every way.
If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?
Isaac: Succeeded in failing! Boo-ya!Caleb: (Groans) Don't say boo-ya. Why would somebody try to fail?Isaac: Good point.
Do you know how to drop an egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
Isaac: I guess you could bubble wrap it, or put it in a box so it's protected.Caleb: That's seriously your answer?Isaac: Yeah. She didn't say that we can't wrap it up. Oh! We could put it inside a bag of cotton wool!Caleb: (Rolls eyes) It's simple. You hard boil it.Isaac: But the shell would still crack and she said 'without cracking it'.Caleb: Hard boil it and varnish the shell so it won't crack.
Why isn't the number 11 pronounced as onety one?
Caleb: Who wrote these questions?Isaac: I don't know, but I wanty-one! (Waggles eyebrows)Caleb: Ha . . . ha . . . ha.
What kind of music do you like?
Caleb: Oh, a question for me! I like all sorts of music, but especially rock and jazz.Isaac: Not glamrock, though.Caleb: No, definitely not glamrock.Isaac: This is a 'no spandex' zone.Caleb: (Shudders)Isaac: You should hear Cal play. He's great with a guitar.
Which is your favorite genre of movies?
Isaac: Oh, I like a bit of everything. Action is great. I like horror too.Caleb: I don't really watch movies. I have to be careful with them.Isaac: Romantic comedies are good for you, Cal. No need to look away with those ones.Caleb: Yeah, I guess I like comedies.
Which is the best vacation you've ever had?
Isaac: Vacation?Caleb: She means 'holiday'.Isaac: Oh, right. Well I once went on holiday to Spain with a set of foster parents. That was okay, until they revealed they only took me there to lessen the blow that they weren't going to adopt me.Caleb: They really did that? That's awful.Isaac: Yeah, the holiday sucked after that.
If given complete freedom to start afresh, what profession would you choose and why?
Caleb: I wouldn't change what I already do. I love being a music teacher.Isaac: And I love working at Blackjack's, so I wouldn't change either.
What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
Isaac: (Grins) Oh, lots of things. I think the craziest thing Cal has ever done was agreeing on the first date with me. Dude, you knew it would make you sick and you came anyway.Caleb: Yeah, well, I already explained myself for that. Anyway, it's not as bad as our second first date when you knew you'd freak out, but you took me to Newquay anyway.Isaac: That was a fun day, though.
Which is your most favorite place in this earth?
(Glances to each other with grins)Isaac / Caleb: Land's End!
Great job, guys, but that's about all the time we have, thanks so much for coming!
Caleb: Thank you for having us.Isaac: Yeah, it was great fun! Bye!Caleb: Bye!

N. Wood is a budding young author living in Cornwall, United Kingdom. She developed an interest in writing when her poetry was first published at the age of nine. Since then, she has moved onto writing both short stories and novels focusing on gay romantic themes.


Also by N. Wood:
“Woodshed Wishes,” Fall Fires Anthology
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Self Destruct by K.D. Carrillo BLOG TOUR

Blurb for Self Destruct:
Becca Scott spent years burying her traumatic past under alcohol and boys. With the help of her best friend she struggles to accept herself and let go of the pain.  She thought she had figured out how to stop the cycle of self-destruction she was on, until she met Aiden. 
Aiden Ryan lives with constant self-hatred.  He allows those close to him to manipulate his life for their own gain, because he feels he deserves it.  He was resigned to marry a woman he doesn't love, until he met Becca.
Becca and Aiden try and let go of their painful pasts to be together, but can their pasts let go of them? 

Author bio:


K. D. Carrillo is a graduate of Central Washington University, the setting of Self Destruct. This is her second self-published title. Fighting Destiny (Central Coven 1) was released in May 2013.


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Honour by M.B. Feeney BLOG TOUR

   
Summary:
The world is filled with people destined to help and to serve. Doctors, nurses, police, and firefighters—each and every day, these special people work to help others in times of need. Often, this means putting their own lives at risk in order to do their jobs. They give of themselves to benefit society, and they do it without any expectation of thanks.And then there is the military…These are the men and women who don’t head home to their families and safe homes to relax at the end of a shift. They are on the front lines, far from home and often fighting someone else’s battles because it is the right thing to do. Military families struggle to cope with the constant worry and the long periods of separation, staying strong to support those who serve in everything they do, and often are left to pick up the pieces when the highest price is paid.Servicemen and women are heroes in the purest sense of the word. Even when the world’s gone mad and their hearts are breaking, one thing remains unchanged. They have honour.


Excerpt:
All his life, his mother had been there for him, gently pushing him to do his very best and allowing him the opportunity to make his own decisions, even when they led him on a path she wouldn’t have chosen for him. When he’d told his parents at age sixteen that he wanted to enlist in the Army, they supported him. The one thing they asked of him was that he finished his education up to A-Levels before he enlisted. They did try to talk him into going to college for a couple of years also, but he insisted that he would get better qualifications and experience once he was a soldier. As agreed, on the day that he received his exam results, his dad drove him to the Army Careers Office to begin his journey. “I’m so proud of you, son,” his mother whispered into his ear while clutching him in a tight embrace. “Never, ever forget that.”“Thanks, Mum. I know you are. I love you.”

(Taken from the story Letters to No One)
And now for a special guest post from M.B. Feeney! In Honour of hosting you on Veteran's Day, what made you decide to do a compilation of military-themed stories? Was there a personal reason for it?
Firstly, please let me thank you for hosting me as part of the tour. Honour is quite a personal book and I am nervous and excited for people to read it.
When I was 11, my dad left the army after being in the British Army for 22 years. Up until then, I had lived in flats/houses surrounded by other army families, gone to school with army brats such as myself, and we moved house a lot.
It never really felt different to me as I was in the process of moving from primary to secondary school, but I soon began to notice the difference in our lives in general.
Dad wasn’t the only member of my family who was in the army. My uncles, cousins, grandfather, his father, and so on were in the army also throughout the years. Currently, I have a cousin on his second tour of Afghanistan. So yeah, my family has a huge and long military background.
As I’ve grown older and begun to understand more the role of servicemen and women not just in the UK, but around the world, my respect for them has grown and grown. I now realise that they are most likely the most selfless people I have ever met, particularly in times of war. How many people do you know who put their own lives on the line for another country and its people?
The idea behind from the compilation came from a friend during a phonecall. I had already written a couple of the shorts in the anthology, and wasn’t sure what to do with them. Some of them began life as fanfiction stories, but I didn’t want to leave them sitting online with no one reading them. My friend suggested I create a compilation of my short stories, and I ignored her at first. The idea festered in the back of my mind for quite a long time. It wasn’t until I started writing one of the short multi chapters that is part of the collection and had considered publishing as a short ebook that the original conversation about a compilation was remembered.
The idea of the military theme came about purely because I’d already had stories with this theme either written or started. Also, I wanted to show my pride and respect for those who devote their lives to helping others in this way.
I have tried to mix up the stories a little so they aren’t too similar to each other and I truly hope people enjoy them all.



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M. B. Feeney is an army brat who finally settled down in Birmingham, UK with her other half, two kids and a dog.  Currently at university studying for her BA (Hons) in primary teaching, she procrastinates on her assignments by listening to music of all genres and trying to get ‘just one more paragraph’ written on whichever WIP is open. She is also a serious doodler and chocoholic.  Writing has been her one true love ever since she could spell, and publishing is the final culmination of her hard work and ambition.Her publishing career began with two novellas, and she currently has a novel under way whilst Honour, a compilation of her own military based shorts, is due for release 1st November 2013. Always having something on the go can often lead to block which eventually gets dissolved by good music and an even better book.
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COVER REVEAL: The Bride Unbridled by

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Title: Bride UnbridledAuthor: Damon StarcGenre: EroticaExpected Release Date: December 2013


Synopsis:  An elegantly explicit erotic novella.
As the Newlyweds embark on the erotic adventure of their honeymoon the sexual tension threatens to bubble over. They have endured a selfimposed sex embargo, part of an erotic pact that dares the Bride to expose her gorgeous body publicly; a pact designed to add a little fire to their honeymoon.
The Bride is full of life and energy, “…exquisite, still cocooned in the flowing white lie, a sterile illusion betrayed by her green eyes, a sparkling window to a soul exploding in colour.”
Erotic sparks begin to fly from the moment they are in the limo to the airport and continue throughout their international flight as they tease each other with scorching erotic fantasies and confessions.
Little do they know it will ignite an erotic inferno.
The enigmatic Groom is torn between his erotic fantasies of wifewatching and his possessive tendencies towards control and jealousy and his Bride knows it.
The Bride nervously fulfils her dare and finds her exhibitionism surprisingly fulfilling. Her Groom had hoped it would give her selfimage a boost and him a thrill but he gets more than he bargained for.
The Bride rebelliously fuels the inner battle in her new husband when they meet the charismatic alpha male Lancelot and the desirable Paulo, drawing her into an exploration of her own long suppressed erotic desires and sexual taboos.
Lancelot seems to understand her hidden needs better than she does and enjoys the challenge of forcing her astray, “a wedding ring is the ultimate sex toy and you already have one of them.”
Sexual boundaries are tested and then smashed as the Bride is taken to new erotic heights. “Inch by meaty inch they drag her to the peak of her private Everest.”
And what of her Groom, handcuffed and cuckolded, will his inner conflict destroy him? Will this white hot erotic affair destroy their one day old marriage?
Author Bio:
My suffering for my art began at a tender age when I first started my research intoerotica undressing a Barbie doll to explore her firm but nippleless breasts, resulting in a fair slapping from my mother when she caught me in the act.
Only temporarily deterred, puberty found me secretly and enthusiastically studyingthe erotic novels my parents kept hidden in their sock drawers.
By my estimate I have dedicated around 40,000 hours to erotic fantasies, um, research, since those first tentative steps.
The Bride Unbridled is my first novella, born from the seed Barbie helped plant allthose years ago and which I have diligently nourished daily ever since.
The Bride Unbridled is the beginning of a series of Transformational Erotica.
Enjoy,Damon
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See Jayne Play by Jami Denise BLOG TOUR

Title – See Jayne Play Author – Jami DeniseGenre – Erotic Contemporary Romance



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Synopsis: 
Jayne King lived in a world of players. She’d been groomed by her father to win, taking no prisoners in her quest to reach the top. 
But, it was never enough. She wanted out, and just when she finds her escape, she’s pulled back into the underground crime world of Las Vegas. One phone call spins her life out of control, and she once again has to live her life behind a mask of lies. 
Her body is for sale, but her heart is off limits. 
Flynn Maguire, professional gambler and notorious ladies’ man, always wins. Always. As the heir to the Maguire Grand Hotel and Casino fortune, he’s always had his desires delivered on a silver platter. When he crosses paths with Jayne King, he will stop at nothing to have her. 
Nothing has ever stood between him and what he wanted, and there wasn’t an amount of money he wouldn’t pay to own her. He realizes too late, that money can’t buy her heart, and he finds himself in a place he never thought he’d be. Out of luck.

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His hands were strong, smooth, and his fingers gave the perfect amount of pressure on the arches of my feet. It felt amazing, and I couldn’t remember the last time a man had touched my feet, if ever.
His eyes were bright as he stared at me. He never missed a beat, rubbing and probing my feet like a professional. I was mesmerized, once again, lost in his eyes like a tamed lion.
“So, tell me, Miss King, do you enjoy being a tease?”
I couldn’t help it, I laughed. “I think you have it all wrong, Mr. Maguire. I only tease if I’m paid to tease. Otherwise, I always deliver.”
He hummed. “Yes, I guess you do. Up.”
He threw my legs off his lap and I scrambled to get up. It was no easy task, being that we were in a limo and all.
“Where do you want me?” I asked. My voice cracked. The look in his eyes told a thousand stories, and I wanted to read them all. I needed to know what he was thinking.
My confidence was failing. Miserably. He left me frustrated and confused. I had to get myself together and take control.
“Everywhere.”

Author BioJami Denise is a romance writer from Southern California. While she waits for the next felon to come along and sweep her off her feet, she writes about swoony bad boys and sassy gals that make them squirm. She also loves cats, cars, cupcake flavored lip balm, and cherry limeade.
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COVER REVEAL Not the Same Season by Lindsey Grey

Title: Not the Same SeasonGenre: Contemporary RomancePublication Date: November 19th, 2013
Summary:
Two broken hearts embarked on a holiday season in a way they never had before. Divorced.
Mitch had been badly burned by love, but was willing to take a chance . . . with the right woman.
Hannah had lived everyday with the grief love had brought her and followed her everywhere.
Can two hearts find love and heal each other during the most difficult season of the year?


*“Not the Same Season” is a short story, approximately 15,000 words.*
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Author Bio:
Lindsey Gray dreamed of being several different things as a child such as a doctor, an actress, and a chef, but none held her attention like putting pen to paper and creating her own world through words. Those words led her to The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House and the rest, as they say, is history. She has written three full-length novels through The Writer’s Coffee Shop and she has no plans to slow her creations down any time soon. A mid-west native, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, reading on her new e-reader, and making life interesting at each and every turn.

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