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Music Playlist- Something Just Ain't Right

It's playlist time!!!

Of course I had to provide a playlist for my new book, Something Just Ain't Right. This list have songs that describe the relationship between Hayley and Morgan and the events that occur throughout the story.

Shakira- Can't Remember to Forget You

Simply Deep-Kelly Rowland

Show Me- Bruno Mars

Blow- Beyonce

It Was Always You- Maroon 5

Unkiss Me- Maroon 5

Jealous- Nick Jonas

Burnin' Up- Jessie J

Dangerous- Jennifer Hudson

Dangerous(feat.Sam Martin)- David Guetta

Going Under- K. Michelle

My Heart Is Open- Maroon 5

Nobody- Kem

Remember (part 2) - Keyshia Cole

Love Me Harder (feat. The Weeknd) - Adriana Grande

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If you are a Rdio member, make sure to check out the Something Just Ain't Right playlist.  Something Just Ain't Right is now available on Amazon!!!

It's LIVE!!!

Something Just Ain't Right is now available on Amazon!!  1-Click for only $0.99 or for free with Kindle Unlimited!



 

Morgan Carter always lived life on the edge. He never cared about anything or anyone until he set his sights on Hayley Stevens. Hayley is someone that he has known since they were kids, but it wasn’t until their adult years that he started to notice how beautiful of a woman she really had become. Unfortunately, it’s hard to see her as anything more than his best friend’s sister.

Hayley, on the other hand, had instantly felt a connection with Morgan the moment they met. She knows that she’s playing with fire, especially since her brother doesn’t want him anywhere near her. But, she’s determined to make Morgan hers, even if it destroys the relationship she has with her brother and the life-long friendship between the two.

Once they give in to their desires of being together, they are faced with several issues. Secrets are unveiled as deceit and mayhem follow. Will there be anyone that Morgan and Hayley can run to or will they learn there is nobody around that they can really trust?


US: http://www.amazon.com/Something-Just-...

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Something-Jus...

CA: http://www.amazon.ca/Something-Just-A...

AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/Something-Ju...

Excerpt: Something Just Ain't Right

Hi everyone! Since Something Just Ain't Right will be released next Saturday, I decided to give an excerpt from the story.

The relationship between Morgan and Hayley will be a little different compared to the other couples you have all read about in previous books, but they will have the same passion and intrigue just like all of the other couples.

One thing I can say with Morgan is that he's starting to become one of my favorite male characters (he's on the top of the list with Shawn, lol). All I can say is that you all will love him.
The excerpt is the first chapter of the story and it's from Morgan's POV. I might post another one before the release next Saturday.

Enjoy!

“Are you seriously going to do this right now?”
“Do what? I told you before we came in here what my intentions were. You agreed to them, so I thought everything was straight.”
The girl, Chelsea, Cecilia, whatever her name was, gave me an impatient glance before pulling down her skirt. I didn't know what her deal was, but I told her point blank what I wanted right now, and striking up a conversation wasn’t one of them. I glanced at Carrie--that’s her name – taking in her medium-length honey blonde hair, smooth auburn-colored skin, and knockout body that I wanted pressed up against me, but I guess she had other ideas. When I told her I wanted to have some fun, I thought she automatically knew what I meant. I thought wrong.
“Listen, if you think I’m just going to give it up to you right now, you’re sadly mistaken.”
“Hasn’t stopped most girls before,” I said with a sexy grin.
Carrie shook her head and sighed.
“I’m not one of these girls you're occasionally with on campus. I have more respect for myself than that.”
“Maybe so, but I think you wanted to see for yourself what girls say about me.”
“Get over yourself, Morgan” she told me, going to the door and opening it.
I sighed and put on my shirt. Oh well, it didn't matter. She wasn’t the first girl and definitely wouldn’t be the last. I knew I should stop being an ass towards women, but to be honest, I couldn’t help it. I just wanted to have fun and not be tied down to anyone. I mean, was it a crime to feel that way? To my knowledge, it wasn't, so why should anyone else be upset about it? The only concern I had before graduating college was living my life, and if that included banging every female at Thompson University, then damn it, I would.
Maybe there was a reason why I felt this way. No, it didn't have anything to do with a relationship that went wrong or a girl cheating on me; it’s just the fact that I hadn't met anyone worth committing to. Most of the girls I’d dated were just like me, only wanting to have fun and not be tied down. But, of course, I was the one looking like the man-whore. My mom thought so, and even my best friend, Lamar thought so. I never really understood why Lamar would think that when he was the same way. Well, he was until he met his current girlfriend, Tamara Morris. The two met during our sophomore year at Thompson, and she automatically turned Lamar into a whipping boy. Nothing was wrong with that, but it wasn't my style.
I walked over to the mirror near the dresser and looked at my reflection. There could be one girl who could make me change my ways, if I wanted to. Hayley Stevens. Hayley was the definition of perfection. Smooth, creamy skin the color of brown sugar, black natural curls that I want to twist my fingers through all day and night, and her lips. Full, thick lips that I want to suck and kiss on for eternity. Did I mention that girl had a banging body? Yes, she definitely did. I couldn’t help but notice how her hips were shaped in her favorite jeans or her long legs walking past me when she wore her signature baby doll dresses. She oozed sexiness without even trying. She just naturally was.
I shook my head, trying to shake my thoughts of her. I opened the door and saw her and her friend, Paula Howard, walking towards the stairs. She looked at me with a confident smile and pushed her curls away from her face.
“Hey, Morgan,”
“Hey, Hayley. I didn’t think you would be here.”
“What, I can’t be at a Kappa party?”
“Well, you know how Lamar is.”
“Well, what Lamar doesn’t know won’t hurt him, right?” she asked, giving me a flirtatious smile.
I stared at her, thinking how sexy this girl was. I knew she was flirting with me, and being the man that I am, I could probably use it to my advantage, but I knew I couldn't. Not with her.
Paula looked at us and sighed.
“Let’s go, Hales. Bye, Morgan,” she said, pulling Hayley along as they went downstairs.
I exhaled and put a hand to my chest. Damn, I wanted her, but I knew if I pursued her, it would only cause trouble.
I could have any girl at Thompson University, and I almost did, but there was one girl I couldn’t have, and that was Hayley. The reason? Hayley is my best friend’s sister.

A Release Date Has Been Announced!!!

Hi everyone! Well, Tiece herself has announced that Something Just Ain't Right will be released next Saturday, January 10th!!! It will only be available on Amazon.

I am super excited for this book to be released because I have definitely stepped out of my comfort zone with this book. It has everything from romance to suspense to every twist and turn you can imagine. In other words, this book along with the entire series will be a great read!

Before the release date, I will share an excerpt from the book for you all to read. Trust me, you will love the story and the characters.

Once I have the sales link, I will provide it on here for you all to 1-click. Remember, next Saturday, January 10th  is the release date for Something Just Ain't Right! :-)

Blurb: 

Morgan Carter always lived life on the edge. He never cared about anything or anyone until he set his sights on Hayley Stevens. Morgan has known Hayley since she was wearing pigtails and carried around her Cabbage Patch dolls everywhere she went; but as time passed, he noticed the little girl that used to follow him and her brother, Lamar, around isn’t quite so little anymore. She has become a beautiful woman he wants to know but can’t since Hayley is his best friend’s sister.

The first day Morgan walked into the Stevens’ home, Hayley immediately noticed him. As time passed, she started to get Morgan’s attention, in more ways than one. She know she’s playing with fire, especially since her brother doesn’t want him anywhere near her, but she’s determined to make Morgan hers, even if it destroys the relationship she has with her brother and the life-long friendship between the two.

When they finally give in to their attraction, they are faced with several issues which make them wonder who to really trust. When a big secret is revealed, they both have to come to terms with who is really for them or out to get them.

Cover Reveal: Something Just Ain't Right!!

Hi everyone! Well, this is the moment you all have been waiting for. Here is the cover to Something Just Ain't Right, which is my first book under Write House through "Tiece Presents!"



 

Morgan Carter always lived life on the edge. He never cared about anything or anyone until he set his sights on Hayley Stevens. Morgan has known Hayley since she was wearing pigtails and carried around her Cabbage Patch dolls everywhere she went; but as time passed, he noticed the little girl that used to follow him and her brother, Lamar, around isn’t quite so little anymore. She has become a beautiful woman he wants to know but can’t since Hayley is his best friend’s sister.

The first day Morgan walked into the Stevens’ home, Hayley immediately noticed him. As time passed, she started to get Morgan’s attention, in more ways than one. She know she’s playing with fire, especially since her brother doesn’t want him anywhere near her, but she’s determined to make Morgan hers, even if it destroys the relationship she has with her brother and the life-long friendship between the two.

When they finally give in to their attraction, they are faced with several issues which make them wonder who to really trust. When a big secret is revealed, they both have to come to terms with who is really for them or out to get them.

Something Just Ain't Right will be released next week. I will announce the official release date soon!

Happy Anniversary Love Unbroken!!!

Hi everyone! Can you believe that one year ago today Love Unbroken was released, starting the published version of the Love, Life & Happiness series. This was the third book I'd released in a year and I was so nervous because it showed an entirely different style with my writing. Now, through all the mixed reviews and opinions, the book spanned into a popular series, releasing four other books and a spin-off (which will be happening next year).

Riana and Shawn hold a huge place in my heart; that's why I did a second story with the couple, Love Always. This couple is one of my most popular couples and I couldn't agree more with the chemistry the two shared in all of the books.

Now that the series has come to a close, that doesn't mean this couple will be long gone. They will appear in Kevin's and Elise's stories coming next year, so you will be getting an update on them as well as little Elis.

As for Love Unbroken, thank you all so much for supporting this book. Thank you for the kind words about the story and the couple.

There were several favorite moments for me with this story; one in particular was the poem Shawn wrote to Riana in the epilogue, titled Love:

When I hold my arms open

You’re the one I’ve chosen

When I close my eyes to sleep

The thought of you makes me complete

When I’m feeling down

I carry your picture around

The sweetest touch

Makes me miss you so much

When I have a lot on my mind

I think how you help me shine

When I’m stressed

You help me be my best

I can’t imagine being without you

My special friend

You’re the one I want to hold

And to keep away from the cold

What I’m speaking of

Is love.

 

If you have a favorite moment from the book, feel free to share it on the comment section below. :-)

LLH: The Lost Story- Books 1-3

Hi everyone! The Love, Life, & Happiness series is an important series to me because the books that are currently released are not the original books from the series.

When I first wrote the series, it was back in 2004 and it was about four young women who went to college together and shared a two-bedroom apartment. The four had their shares of ups and downs, but at the end of the day, they were there for each other. As time went on, I changed some elements to the story, and eventually, just used the characters from the first book and expanded the series to have a book dedicated to a couple who goes through their journey with love.

So now, I decided to release the original three books to my blog. There are a lot of differences between the original and the current stories; for example, Riana and Isaac were actually dating before she met Shawn, and Cheryl and Marcus were never together.

Take a look at the three books and let me know which version you like better: The original or the published stories.

Book 1: http://sheenabinkley.com/love-life-ha...

Book 2: http://sheenabinkley.com/llh-the-lost...

Book 3: http://sheenabinkley.com/llh-the-lost...

FREE This Weekend!!!

Unconditional Love, the third book in the Love, Life, & Happiness series is FREE on Amazon this weekend! The promotion will end at midnight, November 30th, so grab your copy today!!!



Britney:

When I first met Jayden Robertson, he was just my best friend’s brother. I tried to keep my feelings hidden, but every time I was around him, they became more evident. I didn't want to just be his friend. I knew he felt the same way, but with basketball surrounding his life, I didn't want to interfere since going pro is his dream. Can I accept his lifestyle and what he stands for, or will I end up losing him before our relationship even begins?

Jayden:

Love is something I'd always wanted to experience, but I never had until I met Britney Lewis. She’s everything I want in a woman – smart, confident, and extremely beautiful. We'd always talked about a relationship but never actually pursued one. With basketball consuming my life 24/7, I didn't have time for anything else; but for Britney, I would make time. But there is something that has pained me for years that no one knows about. I knew I should let go, but that’s something I was finding hard to do. Will she be the one to help me through my struggles, or will I end up losing everything I’ve worked hard for, including my relationship with Britney?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Unconditional-L...

Upcoming Books

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Well, I’ve been kind of busy lately working on Resisting Temptation, which will be my first book under Write House Publishing. With completing the book, there have been some changes, for example, the title. Yes, the title has changed. I can’t reveal it yet, but I should be receiving the cover soon, so once I do, the new title will be revealed.

Since I have been working on that story, I had to put Redemption on hold, which mean it might not be released. Not to worry, because there still might be a way for you all to read the story. Stay tuned for the details.

As for the newly titled story, I will have more information coming soon, but all I can say is that you all will love Hayley and Morgan (especially Morgan!). :-)

Author Interview: Digital Book Today

Hi everyone!! Here is an interview I done with Digital Book Today for the book Trust Me. Click on the link to read the entire interview.

http://digitalbooktoday.com/2014/11/2...