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July 23, 2015
The Traveling Bookshelf Author Event
I have exciting news! I’ll be signing at The Traveling Bookshelf at the Fort Worth Convention Center on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 1-4 pm. You can purchase tickets at Evenbrite. Hope to see you there!
July 13, 2015
What’s happening the week of July 12th-18th
Do I have any fans in South Texas? I’ll be signing at Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard – More Than a Bookstore on Saturday, July 18th from 1-3 pm. Love to see you in South Padre Island. After all, it’s where Lexi and Raven made some magic!
June 29, 2015
What’s happening the week of June 28 – July 4, 2015
Want to win a 6′” Kindle Fire? How about a release day party (for authors)? Need gift cards, paperbacks or eBooks to help with that reading addiction? Come join in the fun with this 3 day author takeover event! I’ll be posting on July 2nd from 8-10 EST with lots of prizes and maybe even a snippet or two from A Different Side. Don’t miss it!
The person who invites the most will a $5 Amazon gift card.
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Congratulations!
I love to give things away! Who doesn’t like to win a gift card, ebook, paperback, or some cool swag, especially if it’s from the University Park Series. If I’m not holding my own contest, I’m participating in one with other authors or doing a Facebook takeover. Here’s the most recent winners from the following giveways:
Leslie Archer won the Fresh Fiction, Fun In The Sun getaway pack which included:
a turquoise nylon beach tote for carrying all your beach essentials
and a cute straw fedora hat to keep you looking and feeling cool in the sun!
a pair of shades
a sgined paperback of Opposing Sides
The winners of the Heat Wave Giveaway Hop are Patti Washburn and Amanda Nixon.
They won an ultimate University Park Series swag pack which includes:
Signed paperback of Opposing Sides, book 1 in the University Park Series
Book mark and trading cards from the series
Can cooler to keep your drinks cool in the summer heat
Magnet to remind you that Raven has your heart
Tattoos to cover your body with Raven’s number
Keep Calm button for those days when you just can’t wait for A Different Side to be released
Purple football stress ball to squeeze as you read the weekly teasers for A Different Side
Drawstring bag for carrying all your books/ereader to the pool
Congratulations to all the winners! Stayed because more contest are on the way!
June 22, 2015
Heat Wave Giveaway Hop
Summer is heating up and so should your ereaders or hands. The Heat Wave Giveaway Hop is featuring some of the hottest reads for this summer! Each stop has a giveaway so be sure to click on the pic below to check out each page and register to win. Have fun and stay cool!
This summer get caught in The Raven’s trap!
From best selling author CM Doporto, comes a new adult sports romance — the University Park Series. College senior, Lexi Thompson, finds herself in a relationship to be wed to the university’s star baseball pitcher, Collin Norris. Collin’s damn hot but it’s his lack of spark that has Lexi thinking twice before she says ‘I Do’. When she’s forced to tutor bad boy football quarterback, Raven Davenport, she soon discovers all the things she’s missing in her relationship with Collin. Will she succumb to the temptations enticing her or will Collin be able to convince his sweet, innocent fiancée that his love for her is genuine despite his lack of affection? Ages 18 and up.
Available on : Amazon Barnes and Noble iBooks Google Play
DOWNLOAD OPPOSING SIDES, BOOK 1 FOR FREE
Giveaway
University Park Series Ultimate Swag Pack!!
Are you hooked in The Raven’s Trap? This swag pack includes all the essentials to support your book boyfriend addiction.
Signed paperback of Opposing Sides, book 1 in the University Park Series
Book mark and trading cards from the series
Can cooler to keep your drinks cool in the summer heat
Magnet to remind you that Raven has your heart
Tattoos to cover your body with Raven’s number
Keep Calm button for those days when you just can’t wait for A Different Side to be released
Purple football stress ball to squeeze as you read the weekly teasers for A Different Side
Drawstring bag for carrying all your books/ereader to the pool
Read the excerpt from A Different Side (book 4 in the University Park Series) and leave a comment why you’re hooked in the Raven’s trap or why you want to be along with a valid e-mail address. Two winners will be chosen from those who comment by midnight (CST) June 28, 2015. Failure to respond to my e-mail within a week will result in another person being selected. Open to US and International residents ages 18 years and older. Good luck!
A Different Side, book 4
Copyright 2015 CM Doporto
Excerpt
I shut the door and jogged around to the driver side. I slid into the front seat and shut the door. We sat there for a moment in silence. I was afraid to make the wrong move and scare her off. The only answer was to let her make the first move. With one arm resting on the steering wheel and the other on the console between us, I turned to her.
“Can I be honest with you?”
She pivoted in her seat and faced me. “Sure, as long as I can be honest with you.”
We exchanged a silent agreement as our gaze drew us closer together. Her sweet smell consumed my car and my chest ached. I hadn’t realized how much I missed her. How broken down I’d been without her in my life. Lexi filled my heart with a sweetness that made me forget about everything else. My eyes scanned over her beautiful features and then rested on her plump lips.
Damn, I wanted those lips on me.
All over me.
Right now.
And I was ready to get down on my knees and beg for her to please kiss me.
But I knew I had to be patient. Tearing my eyes from her lips, I stared deep into her eyes. “I’ve really missed seeing you.”
She breathed heavily and I saw the hesitation in her eyes. I needed to put her at ease, so she felt safe with me. Most of all, I had to let her know she could trust me. It might take some time, but I was willing to prove it to her.
My heart pounded waiting to hear her response. Did she feel the same way?
Her eyes softened and she said, “I’ve missed you, too.”
My heart danced to a new beat. A beat that Lexi created every time she was near me.
Damn, how much more can I take?
I reminded myself again to take it slow, let her call the shots.
“Do you remember what I told you in the suite?” My eyes shifted toward the stadium for a quick second and then returned to her.
Was she ready for The Raven’s trap?
Now that she was a free woman, I was more than ready to show her what my trap was really about. After a night with me, she’d never want out of it and I’d give her what she needed and more.
She shifted to the side. “You told me lots of things.”
I tried to hold back a grin. She either didn’t remember or wanted to flirt with me. I inclined my head and then rubbed my chin. “I’m referring to the point I made about me not doing anything unless you asked me to.”
Her eyes widened and she smiled. “Oh, that point.” She dropped her hand on the console and inched her fingers closer to mine. “Yeah, I remember.”
My fingers ached, eager to touch her skin, but I kept them under control. Slowly, our fingers brushed against each other and then locked together. The softness of her skin made everything inside me melt, rendering my arm useless. She paused for a moment and then said, “Raven, can I ask you to do something?”
Finally!
Yes!
The hunger in her eyes and the fullness of her lips told me what she wanted me to do. And I’d gladly do it. “That depends on what it is.” I caressed her flesh with my thumb, eager to feel more of her.
“Will you kiss me?”
A huge smile spread across my face. “I thought you’d never ask.”
I titled my head to the side, taking a moment to capture every part of Lexi’s beautiful features. She was gorgeous and I was totally awestruck.
How the hell did I get so lucky?
I wanted her to remember this kiss.
And every kiss after that.
I was ready to take those lips captive and show them what they’d been missing.
I moved closer to her, preparing to give what she wanted. I paused momentarily, teasing her just a little. “Are you sure you want me to kiss you?”
She nodded, totally speechless as her eyes zeroed in on my lips. Her lips begged for me, and I lured her in, capturing all of her breath. Gently, I pressed my lips to hers and her eyes fluttered to a close. I kissed her softly, tenderly, experiencing all of her sweetness.
And damn, was Lexi sweet!
COMING THIS SUMMER!!
Events the week of June 21 – June 27, 2015
Come check out the latest release from USA Today Best Seller, Megan Smith and win some cool prizes from me. I’ll be on from 8:30-9:00p.m. EST on Monday, June 22, 2015.
Made To Love You Release Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/103140960026213/
Update
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on my website. I’ve had alot going on, but my main focus has been writing. Back in May, I attended the Hard Rock Author Event in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a book signing. Hiliary Storm and Southern Bell Book Blog did a fabulous job of putting the event together.
CM Doporto at Hard Rock Author Event
Fans showing off books they made for the signing
I was amazed at all the scrapbooks and photo books fans made. It was surreal to see the love readers have for my stories and characters. Makes me want to write more!
At the event I was able to meet some amazing authors and make new friends. Overall, I had a great time and hope to attend again next year.
CM with her editor, Monica Black
CM with Barb Hicks
CM with author Amanda Maxlyn
CM with author Cora Carmack
CM with author Megan Smith
CM with author Kandi Steiner
CM with Hilary Storm
CM with Jay Crownover and Tijan
Due to my pregnancy, I have decided to cancel all signing events thatrequire extensive travel. I do plan on scheduling a few signings for next year and will post as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you would like a paperback signed, you can purchase the books from me and I will sign and ship them to you. Thanks for your understanding.
A Different Side
I’ve been asked when is A Different Side being released? I’m working hard to finish it. This is going to be an epic novel, three books in one story. Needless to say, it’s taking a while to write Raven’s story. I hope to set a release date soon so stay tuned.
December 1, 2014
The Winning Side Cover Reveal
In case you missed it, here’s the gorgeous cover to The Winning Side, book 3 in the University Park Series. Lexi and Raven’s story continues and I couldn’t be more excited about this book. To celebrate the release on December 21, 2014, I’m giving away a KINDLE FIRE HD! Sign up to win and tell your friends 
November 19, 2014
The Winning Side Cover Reveal
for
The Winning Side,
Book 3 in the University Park Series
Friday, November 21, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm CST on Facebook
Stop by this Friday, November 21 on Facebook to catch a glimpse of the cover for the highly anticipated book 3 in the University Park Series, The Winning Side. Prizes will be given away and teasers will be shared so you don’t want to miss it!
In case you haven’t heard, The Winning Side, Book 3 in The University Park Series, will be released on on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Stay tuned for links to pre-order your copy.
Don’t forget to enter the Kindle Fire Giveaway which goes on until January 3, 2015. Tell your friends!
