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January 13, 2019
Hello, 2019! Let’s start this off with prizes!
[image error]Long time, no blog, amirite? But I have plans to change alllll that. The only resolution I made this year was to spend more time on social media. Say what now? Yes, more. And 2019 has already rewarded me with a flash of inspiration: a CONTEST!
The first week of the new year didn’t start off great, but the next week made up for lost time. I got a job offer from the interview where someone asked me my opinion on the Oxford comma, so you know it was meant to be. And then…I got an offer to write a new series for Harlequin Heartwarming. YES, I DID! I’m excited about it because I’m moving out of my neighborhood of Ark-La-Tex-Tenn. Want to know where? That’s the contest.
For the next seven days, I’m going to post pictures and quotes across all my social media accounts with clues. All you have to do is guess somewhere sometime to be entered to win one of five Amazon gift cards for $10. Easy! Enter as many places as you like. I’ll also have a Rafflecopter going with chances to enter. See below for the schedule and all the chances to enter to win. I’ll announce the winners in my newsletter so be sure you’re signed up for it! (Spoiler: the easiest way to make sure you never miss anything is to Follow.)
Need a book while you’re waiting for the next series? Try the park rangers at Otter Lake Ranger Station in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Rafflecopter LINK (CLICK CLICK)
January 13: CherylHarperBooks.com
January 14: Facebook
BONUS: extra clue up at the Harlequin Heartwarming blog (click me)
January 15: Twitter
January 16: Instagram
January 17: Facebook
January 18: Twitter
January 19: Instagram
January 20: Pinterest
January 23: Winners announced in the NEWSLETTER!!
January 4, 2019
Her Unexpected Hero (Otter Lake Bk 4) – April 1, 2019
[image error]AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! DO IT!
Her Unexpected Hero
Starting over…
with her ex-fiancé’s brother?
Winter Kingfisher only wanted to protect the nature reserve in her hometown of Sweetwater, Tennessee. But after a political scandal lands her family on the front pages and costs Winter her PR job at the reserve, and her engagement, she needs to rebuild. Enter handsome Caleb Callaway, who’s arrived to oversee a construction project meant to make amends of his own. Caleb was already part of Winter’s past…can he also be her future?
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D5tjMh
Itunes: https://apple.co/2snCTUA
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2CkKub6
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2AKLXYjero
Starting over…
with her ex-fiancé’s brother?
Winter Kingfisher only wanted to protect the nature reserve in her hometown of Sweetwater, Tennessee. But after a political scandal lands her family on the front pages and costs Winter her PR job at the reserve, and her engagement, she needs to rebuild. Enter handsome Caleb Callaway, who’s arrived to oversee a construction project meant to make amends of his own. Caleb was already part of Winter’s past…can he also be her future?
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D5tjMh
Itunes: https://apple.co/2snCTUA
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2CkKub6
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2AKLXYj
Excerpt:
“That’s it. We aren’t going to let gossip keep us apart, not anymore.” Christina slapped her hand on the table. “In fact, let’s come up with a name. It’ll be like our little club then. We could do jackets.”
“Have you lost your mind?” Macy drawled. “Let’s start small. Dinner. A successful dinner.” She pointed at Winter. “This girl is half a second from bailing on us, and we haven’t even eaten our burgers yet. Let’s make it through one night.”
Christina rolled her eyes. “Fine. You want to start small, we’ll start small.”
Something about her exasperation amused Winter. She wasn’t alone. Finally, their booth’s atmosphere was closer to party than interview going badly. How long had it been since she had giggled like that?
When everyone turned to look at her again, Winter said, “You guys would be off to a better start without me. I’m not in the mood to party lately. I should get my burger to go.”
Before she could stand, Macy grabbed her hand and held tight. “You are staying. You’re eating. And if you want to talk about everything that has gone wrong or could go wrong or will go wrong or how you’re going to conquer the world next, we are here to listen to it. You may have been too cool for all this before, but I am not. I want to be able to call someone when I need to talk about things. This is why we need to get together. With the single ladies of Sweetwater.” She shook her finger at Christina. “That is not the name of our group.”
December 1, 2018
Her Heart’s Bargain (Otter Lake Bk 3)- December 1, 2018
[image error]Her Heart’s Bargain
He’s the kind of man—
a woman risks everything for
Head ranger Ash Kingfisher has been thrust into the eye of a political firestorm. Macy Gentry won’t quit until she clears her boss’s good name and safeguards the land they both love. The biggest obstacle is Ash, who’s determined to protect Macy at the expense of what’s developing between them. She’ll have to show their Tennessee town how much they need this special man—and how much Ash needs her.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FnnIDt
Itunes: https://apple.co/2RJ0D3W
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2D6Kmxq
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2M6p9a1
Excerpt:
Macy picked up her phone to text Ash an update. Reporters at the front door. Where are you?
She chewed the tip of her fingernail as she waited. Texting was Ash’s preferred mode of communication. Even in person, he spoke as few words as possible.
After what seemed like a lifetime, but must have been all of three seconds, Ash answered. Keep telling them: no comment. Brett is on the way. My orders are to avoid the press and the ranger station for now, but he’s close.
Macy considered a few different answers but settled on encouraging. We can handle the reporters. This will blow over.
When he didn’t immediately answer, Macy wished she’d erased the last line of the text before she’d hit send.
Eventually, Ash answered. You can handle anything, Gentry, but I don’t want you to have to do it alone.
Macy clasped a hand over her stomach as a weird twist settled there. Ash was confident in her ability as always. His concern for her was sweet, different from his normal stoic self.
October 9, 2018
Pride and Presents (Christmas Town) – October 9, 2018
[image error]Are you in the mood for a little Darcy?
Beth Long is navigating the week before a friend’s Christmas wedding with a strained smile and an unexpected houseguest. Instead of dreading the arrival of her ex-husband and his gold medal-winning fiancée, she’s defending Christmas Town’s over-the-top everything to disapproving Steven Dorsey, old friend of the groom. Steven has never been more aware of his social deficiencies. Beth is too warm. Witty. Vibrant. Their elderly audience is too nosy. When his sister is added to the mix, he understands that Beth and this snow globe village come to life might be home.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KCTJ8T
Itunes: https://apple.co/2Meyi2L
Kobo: https://bit.ly/2NbZ4Fs
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2DDBFx0
Excerpt:
“Okay, Dara let us down. We wanted something practical, a useful ranking of the important question of which Chris reigns as king.” Odette shot Dara a mean side-eye. “Ren, you’ve traveled the world. London gentlemen have something extra on Americans, right? The accent is an instant winner. In all the Chrises in the world, the top of the list would have an accent. Agree with me.”
Ren met her stare in the mirror. “Well, let me consider the question.” Knitting recommenced, but every eye in the shop was locked on Ren. “The accent is nice. Beautiful blue eyes will stop traffic, no doubt. A sense of humor and the social conscience to use your platform for good, exactly like a superhero would, those come straight from a good heart.” Ren tipped her head to the side. “Haven’t I seen several of them with dogs, too? Who doesn’t love a guy who commands the affection of man’s best friend? That’s even better than flying or throwing a big hammer.”
“She’s going to go with a good heart, too,” Prudence muttered with disgust. “What is with the youth these days? We’re not marrying them, just rating them from best to worst.”
“I’m not sure you should be rating them at all, ladies. How would you feel if this was the hottest…knitter in the world? What if there’s a similar conversation going on over at Kringle Kuts, all centered on which actress is the better because of her beauty?” Surely that would change the conversation. Beth shook her head as she fluffed Ren’s bob. “While you’re thinking, what are we doing today?”
“Very mature of you, Beth. Liberated. Equalitarian.” Ren waved her hand. “Just a trim. Dara wanted a kicky color for Christmas. I need these bangs out of my face.” Then she glanced over her shoulder at the ladies grouped in front of the window. “I’ve given it some thought. All things considered, in a group of handsome men with good hearts and smarts…” She smiled slowly. “It’s all about the forearms. My husband, also named Chris…” She nodded. “All those, minus the accent, but when I watch him hard at work, those forearms flashing, I have to stop. Appreciate.”
If Dara’s answer had dismayed them, this sent the Knotty Elves into revolt. “Arms? What did she say? Chris, the guy who runs the pet store, is at the top of the Chris pyramid? What?”
Odette studied Ren over her reading glasses. “Well, that can’t be anything but love talking, ladies. And good for her.”
June 1, 2018
Saving the Single Dad – June 1, 2018
Saving the Single Dad
[image error]His son and daughter—
They are her family, too
Christina Braswell would do anything for her divorced best friend’s kids, including help their father. Park ranger and sudden single dad Brett Hendrix inspires trust and has everyone’s back. But Christina’s torn between loyalty and a deepening attachment to the handsome Sweetwater, Tennessee, lawman. Brett’s not making it any easier—Christina’s finally feeling as if she belongs somewhere.
Harlequin: https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9781488085109_saving-the-single-dad.html
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2DgIWO1
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2oYQa4S
iTunes: https://apple.co/2p7GLXI
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2GfMzXi
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2p53jbU
Excerpt:
Armed with her coffeepot in one hand and her pencil in the other, Christina squared off. “You go ahead and leave, mister. I’ve got your ticket covered.”
She would much rather lose the ten dollars than the job. And if the guy did come back, she’d gladly shut him down and kiss the diner goodbye. In the meantime, she was no one’s victim. Not anymore.
Before the guy could make up his mind whether to throw his weight around some more or skip out on his bill and count himself lucky, the door to the restaurant opened and Brett Hendrix, stepped in.
The relief that swept over her was immediate, yet enraging. He had the same golden glow he’d had as he sauntered the halls of Sweetwater High, everyone’s friend and role model. Why couldn’t he have gained forty pounds and lost all but forty strands of hair? Probably wouldn’t matter. He inspired trust and that would always be attractive.
They must have appeared as if frozen the instant before chairs started flying, punches were thrown and someone howled in pain because Brett braced both hands on his belt, his gun holstered but within easy reach, and said, “Oh good. I made it in time for the brawl. I hate to miss the first minute because then I can never follow the rest of the story.”
May 27, 2018
Giveaway: 10 signed copies of Smoky Mountain Sweethearts
[image error]Click to enter to win!–>a Rafflecopter giveaway
On June 1, I’ll be sending out a newsletter. If you’re signed up by then, you’ll also be entered to win one fun prize. Here’s the link to sign up:
March 10, 2018
Saving the Single Dad, coming June 1, 2018
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His son and daughter—
They are her family, too
Christina Braswell would do anything for her divorced best friend’s kids, including help their father. Park ranger and sudden single dad Brett Hendrix inspires trust and has everyone’s back. But Christina’s torn between loyalty and a deepening attachment to the handsome Sweetwater, Tennessee, lawman. Brett’s not making it any easier—Christina’s finally feeling as if she belongs somewhere.
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2DgIWO1
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2oYQa4S
iTunes: https://apple.co/2p7GLXI
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2GfMzXi
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2p53jbU
October 12, 2017
Heartwarming Holiday Wishes, 99 cents!
[image error]Let’s go back to Christmas Town, Maine!
Finding His Fiancee by Christmas, Heartwarming Holiday Wishes
Dara Allen has retreated to Christmas Town in order to hide from a broken heart. Life there has softened some of her edges without changing her style. When ex-NYC cop Carter Howe follows her, they’ll have to come to terms with what’s true, what matters, and messages from a friend.
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2fZBuB6
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2uPW8K1
iTunes: http://apple.co/2ghIjuH
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2tO2AMp
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2ywd8GK
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Tagged: Christmas, christmas town, cop, dogs, heartwarming, Heartwarming Holiday Wishes, Maine, small town, snow, trucks
October 6, 2017
SALE! Facebook Party and Giveaway, new Christmas Town set next week–>
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There is a party going on over on Facebook. Giveaways, a new Christmas Town private group with behind-the-scenes goodies, and a
party ALL DAY on Tuesday, release day for Heartwarming Holiday Wishes. Just 99 cents! Check. It. Out! We also have a new dedicated site at HeartwarmingChristmasTown.com
And don’t miss this: A SALE ON A HOME COME TRUE! It’s $1.99. I’m not sure how long it will last but it’s a very good price! Here are some links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2qC2bj3
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2hf3vUv
iTunes: http://apple.co/2g7MA5S
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2g7IWsT
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September 20, 2017
Coming in October: 4 fab Heartwarming books (mine, too!). Enter to win NOW!
[image error] No purchase necessary to enter (and we listed a lot of ways to enter, just follow the link): http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4de3a0737/?
Characters in all four Harlequin Heartwarming releases in October are public servants, dedicating their lives to help keep others safe. Between hurricanes, tornadoes and fires this summer, we’ve all needed a good hero. And those heroes need our support, too. The four authors of October’s sweet romances came together to create a giveaway that helps honor those who give to others. Five lucky winners will receive autographed print books from our previous releases, plus something else a little special. Our grand prize winner will receive four autographed print books plus other goodies, but will also be able to choose where we donate to a charity, a donation that could help those who help others, help your local community or help those in a disaster area.
Are you interested in giving to Wounded Warrior? The Fireman’s Fund? The Red Cross? Or do you have a charity near and dear to your heart? Enter for your chance to direct the money where you feel it’ll do the most good.
No purchase necessary to enter (and we listed a lot of ways to enter, just follow the link): http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4de3a0737/?
Here are the October releases we’re celebrating:
Support Your Local Sheriff by Melinda Curtis
With his job in jeopardy, it couldn’t be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry’s past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team member Julie Smith. The fellow cop—and sister of his ex-fiancée—wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn’t know he had. Nate may not be natural daddy material, but he quickly takes a shine to little Duke. And then there are the feelings Nate’s been hiding for years toward Julie. Only now Julie’s running for sheriff of Harmony Valley—against him. Time to retreat? Not if he wants a future with the woman he loves.
Until the Ride Stops by Amie Denman
Caroline Bennett is not looking for a summer romance. As a police officer at Starlight Point amusement park, she’s got more important things to worry about, like solving a cold case involving a girl’s mysterious death thirty years ago. Construction engineer Matt Dunbar is one of the few people who’ll talk about the incident, but even he’s not eager to dig up the past. Matt’s working on a new state-of-the-art roller coaster—a project that could make or break his career—yet he still finds time for Caroline. As the end of summer approaches, her investigation implicates Matt’s company, and she has to choose: justice or the funny, charming man she’s falling for.
Smoky Mountain Sweethearts by Cheryl Harper
Sam Blackburn excels at fighting fire with fire in Tennessee, whether it’s putting out deadly forest blazes or rescuing his old friend, widow Avery Montague, who’s lost her nerve on a steep mountain cliff. What happened to the daring, adventure-loving teenager who wasn’t afraid of anything? As kids, Avery was always pushing Sam to be brave, to be better, so he’s ready to return the favor. Except he’s up for his dream job in Colorado as a hotshot smoke jumper, and he can’t be in two places at once. His future is fraught with risk, but what’s the point of living if you don’t take chances? He just wants Avery to find the courage to go after what she wants, and he’s hoping it’s him…
A Priceless Find by Kate James
A robbery followed by the discovery of a forgery at a respected art gallery thrusts Chelsea Owens into the center of an investigation headed by Detective Sam Eldridge. The instant chemistry between the high-spirited aspiring curator and the tall, dark, brooding cop is a classic case of opposites attract. Complications arise when Chelsea uncovers a connection to an unsolved art heist. Teaming up with Sam to find the stolen paintings ignites feelings that could lead to lasting love. But Sam isn’t ready to move beyond the tragedy in his past, no matter how promising his future with Chelsea could be…
Did you know you can buy all 4 October releases for the price of 3? Or that the print versions of our books sell out quickly? Don’t delay. Order today. Here’s one handy link: Amazon.
No purchase necessary to enter (and we listed a lot of ways to enter, just follow the link): http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4de3a0737/?
Tagged: amie denman, firefighter, giveaway, Harlequin Heartwarming, heartwarmng, kate james, melinda curtis, park, smoky mountain sweethearts
