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April 23, 2014
Twisted by Christa Simpson
E-cover by Razzle Dazzle Design.
Can a man and woman be just friends?
After having graduated from law school with honours, Edwin Santora, Abigail’s occasional ex and handsome housemate, could get a job anywhere he wanted. Of all the places to land, why does he take a position with her small firm? As if sharing a house with her irresistible ex wasn’t bad enough, it quickly becomes the least of her concerns. When Edwin’s macho arrogance begins to seriously affect her dating life, Abigail starts to reconsider their friendship. Not that Edwin believes a man and woman can be just friends anyway.
With Edwin’s swoon-worthy stunts and fierce persistence, Abigail finds herself catching feelings. When Edwin makes a friendly proposal, no-strings-attached, Abigail can’t resist. After some sexy role playing, she finds herself dangerously in love and wrapped back up in his powerful grip. Little does he know, she has been keeping a treacherous little secret and has set out to see if he is up for the challenge. When Abigail selfishly risks their relationship to get what she wants, will their friendship pass the test? Or will they give in to the mysterious forces trying to drive them apart?
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About the Author
Christa Simpson is a Canadian Indie Author and mother of two. She loves reading, writing, music, movies and dancing. She likes her men muscled, her music loud and her kids happy.
She lives in a small town in Southwestern Ontario with her husband and two beautiful little girls. She is a dreamer and has always believed that you can do anything you set your mind to.
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THE TWISTED TRILOGY
Book 1: Twisted
Book 2: Twist & Turn
Book 3: A Twist of Fate
For more information about Christa Simpson and her books, please visit: http://christasimpson.com
April 10, 2014
Cover Reveal: Sage by Christina Channelle
I know that – what we are. But why do you hate me?
Escape.
It was the only word pounding through fallen angel Sage Cross’ mind when her world came crashing in. Fallon was nothing but a painful memory, something she wanted – no, needed – to forget.
Now she has a chance to let that part of her past go and be in a place where she can finally heal. A place where lamia and lapsus don’t exist and she can just be… Sage. But of course, it doesn’t last.
Nothing ever lasts.
Her happily mediocre life with her cat familiar, Sunny, and best friends, Janie and Perkins, is nothing but a mirage. Especially when a brooding vampire – first name Adam, last name irrelevant – takes root in her life. Someone who hates her for simply existing, yet she is unable to get him out of her mind.
Or her heart.
With her brother and friends in danger, Sage is the key to either ending it all or causing the destruction of not one, but two supernatural beings.
Fallen angels. Lapsus.
Vampires. Lamia.
Who will survive?
Sage, the final installment in the Blood Crave Series.
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Giveaway
About the Author
Yes, you are currently staring at a pair of shoes. Yes, Christina Channelle is shy. A dreamer, Christina holds two degrees in health sciences but has always had a passion for writing. You will find her reading other young adult novels, or typing a new story up on her computer. A TV junkie (Scandal and Walking Dead, anyone?) she has a close relationship to many characters, both fictional and real. She resides in Ontario, Canada.
You can find Christina via her Website ● Facebook ● Twitter and Goodreads
April 5, 2014
Just Right – Book#4 in The Twisted Series
Just Right is a work in progress.I’ve just reached the 50% mark in writing it. This story is going to be Book #4 in The Twisted Series, the first one following Abby’s adventures in The Twisted Trilogy. It will stand alone, coming from the perspective of Abby’s best friend, Aliah Brooklin, and Aliah’s new man, Harley Gates.
Here’s an unedited teaser, to give you an idea of how Aliah and Harley’s relationship will go. Enjoy!!
Harley springs to his feet and pulls a gun from his pants, but he doesn’t aim it at anyone. Aliah jumps backward, with both her hands raised, like she’s a criminal.
Harley scans the perimeter with only his eyes. “Get on the bike.”
She takes a second to scowl at him and then stomps back to his parked motorcycle. “Fine. But you can put the gun away. Are you trying to kill someone?”
“Aliah. I swear to God. I’m not going to say it again. Get on the bike. Now.”
“What an ass.” She takes the keys from his hand and starts it up.
When she looks back at him, he can see she’s not very happy that he still has his gun drawn. He hides it inside his jacket. But he’s not putting it away. It is for her own protection. And his. They’re surrounded. If they don’t get out of there fast, they’re both going to be laid out on the pavement, bathing in blood.
Copyright 2014 Christa Simpson
If this sounds like something you might enjoy, please check out Twisted, Book One in The Twisted Trilogy!!! The Trilogy is a new adult romance with a paranormal twist. Just Right will not have any paranormal activity in it. It’ll be a more provocative romance with a lot of suspense. ;)
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March 20, 2014
Finding Destiny Book Trailer
Here’s a book trailer for Finding Destiny by Christa Simpson. It’s a steamy romance novella set in Northern Ontario, Canada. Check it out and tell me what you think!!
March 1, 2014
Cover Reveal: A Guide To Love by Christy Newton
Cover reveal: A Guide to Love by Christy Newton. Coming soon!!
Originally posted on The Boyfriend Bookmark:
Expected Release Date: April 4, 2014
February 25, 2014
Hater PSA…Courtesy Of Papi Z
Good advice for writers to live by.
Originally posted on The Literary Syndicate:
Papi Prompt will be live in the morning, right now I want to discuss haters. So, pull up a chair close to the fire my friends, and let ol’ Papi Z spin you a tale.
Today, I learned how not to deal with haters by watching how someone chose to do it. This person shall remain anonymous here.
Negative reviews are a fact of life, you don’t like them and I don’t like them. What is the best way to deal with an honest, well intention-ed negative review? Learn from it. Set aside your ego, your pride over someone “attacking” your baby, and listen to what they have to say. For that particular person, your book was not to their taste, for whatever reason they give. Absorb the criticism, look at it through their eyes, and determine if the points they make are valid.
If they are valid, then make the changes as you see fit, or don’t, it is your choice. Doing so may make your book a better buy, or broaden it’s audience appeal.
February 24, 2014
A review of LETTING GO
She’ll steal his heart… but is he ready to love again? Another must read by Danielle Taylor. No surprise there.
Originally posted on DANIELLE TAYLOR:
Awesome review for my first full length novel, Letting Go…
From a real South African, too!
February 22, 2014
Finding Destiny – Book Trailer
… for your viewing pleasure.
Finding Destiny mini-trailer by Christa Simpson.
And if you liked it, why don’t you click that little LIKE button over there, please and thank you.
A little sharing wouldn’t hurt anyone either.
February 21, 2014
Good Eats and Good Reads – Review: Finding Destiny
Have you visited Lady Bookworm’s new blog yet? Go on over, and read her review of Finding Destiny while you’re there.
Originally posted on ladybookworms:
February 13, 2014
How Romantic?!
This may or may not make you feel any better about that. It’s Valentine’s day. It’s Friday. My husband works every Friday night. Of course, Valentine’s day is not a real holiday, so we don’t actually get to take the day off, and I’m not even sure that the hubby would were it an optional thing. Money over matter. Isn’t that how the saying goes?
Anyways, when I’m done work at 5:00, I won’t be going home to do myself up in anticipation of my hot date tonight. I won’t be looking extraordinarily fabulous, so I can go out with my friends and act like I’m absolutely wonderful on my own. In fact, when my hubby gets home, I’ll probably have already slipped into something a little more comfortable. By comfortable, I mean the fuzzy, super warm pjs my mom got me for Christmas. Nothing sexy about them… unless you think powder blue plaid is sexy. Bahaha. If you do, then you have other issues.
Oh, great. Now I’m starting to feel bad for my hubby. How the hell did that happen? Should I really rethink my choice of pajamas? It’s not that I don’t have a lovely hoard of silky, lacy things that leave nothing to the imagination. But I’m not the 20 year old, hot little thing I once was, and my hubby is not the buff, mysterious, sex machine he was when I met him.
In fact, here’s how my night will go. I like to call it “my reality”. Tonight I will be picking up my two kids from daycare. There will probably be a fight over who carries the snow pants into the house. Or maybe we’ll just skip that argument and head straight to the restaurant, where we’ll meet their grandma for a romantic dinner for four. After that, we’ll call it an early night, go home and sort through the backpacks. Homework. Clean house. Probably a little laundry. Look at the mess of Valentine’s that the girls will bring home and the junk that will clutter my house for the next week, until I can sneakily toss it all into the garbage without them noticing. Sound exciting to you? This is my life. Oh yes, I almost forgot, I’m an author. Somewhere in between there I’ll try to drop a promo post or two, and chat with my friends online about this or that. Cell phones have become handy that way.
Shit. I almost forgot. I have a release party to attend… er host, I suppose, since it’s my own!! That ruins everything! I guess that may or may not happen sometime after 7:00. Honestly, I’m still coming down from the cover reveal. And I now realize (and totally forgot) that Friday night is my grocery night. That’s it. I’m screwed. Now my Saturday turns into grocery day, breaking into my laundry time. There is seriously not enough time in the day. Valentine’s day. HAH!!
Since my day is going to be a lovely waste, let me help out the gentlemen who have managed to make it this far into my post. If you have a wife, girlfriend, significant other or single neighbour who you secretly have a crush on, get them a gift. Don’t take their word for it when they say it’s okay if you don’t get them anything. Get them something!! Trust me!! I know these things!!
I can guarantee you this. You will not be getting any tonight if you decide to listen to her false suggestions and leave her without flowers and chocolate and a lovely card or something to tell her how much you love her, even if Valentine’s day makes you sick and the two of you have a mutual agreement to ignore the holiday altogether. How would you feel if all your coworkers received a fabulous gift that shows how amazing their relationship is, and you get a big fat nothing in comparison? Yeah. That’s what I thought. Do it!! Go now! It’s not too late.
If you are that lovely neighbour, strapped down momma, or just the one that prefers to hang low and stay in, why don’t you invest in a steamy romance novella? Finding Destiny is a sexy Valentine’s day romance. Neither Skylar nor Destiny are looking for love. Neither of them care for Valentine’s day. But I can assure you that their weekend snowed-in together will serve to entertain, distract and please your weary heart. 
http://viewBook.at/Destiny
