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December 24, 2013
Letting Go by JM Witt
Synopsis:
When your past threatens to destroy your future; how long will you hang on before Letting Go?
Cassidy Charles is picking up the pieces of her life after another terrible tragedy. The last thing she’s looking for is love. James bursting back into her life is the last thing she expected, but possibly everything she needs. She can’t deny the attraction, but can she get past the fact that he may be the reason she’s lost so much? He opens up a whole new world to her that she’s only dreamed about and that she easily falls into. As a result, her relationship with him reveals secrets from her past she thought were long forgotten.
James Benedict III, local playboy and successful real estate investor hasn’t stopped thinking about her since that fateful night all those months ago. He has her back in his life, but for how long? Forever if he has anything to say about it. As more and more secrets from her past are revealed, his own demons and tragedies loom overhead threatening to destroy everything he’s built and done for her. He wants her in his life, but because of him her world comes tumbling down, again.
Will they discover that the love they have is strong enough to survive everything and everyone trying to tear them apart before it’s too late?
Buy the Book
Amazon ~ Amazon UK ~ Kobo ~ Barnes & Noble
About the Author:
JM Witt
I’m a stay-at-home mom with four young children and one extremely supportive husband. We’ve been married for nine years and reside in Highland, Michigan.
I’ve dreamed of writing romance novels since I was little. After having baby #4, who may or may not have been fathered by Christian Grey, I decided it was time to pursue my dreams.
When I’m not volunteering at the schools of my children, running to various appointments, enjoying time with my friends and my book club, dating my husband, or avoiding cleaning my house, I’m writing!
I love music and believe that books and music can’t exist without the other. My goal is for you to read more than a good book, but for you to have an experience!
Website ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads
Book Trailer:
December 23, 2013
December 22, 2013
Bound and Unbroken: Snippet 4 #WeWriWa #SnippetSunday
This is from my WIP, Bound and Unbroken (BDSM Romance). You can find the last snippet I shared, here or read all of chapter 1 unedited on Wattpad. I have skipped a bit ahead in the story. After her brush with “Rusty” in the bar, and a steamy cab ride, Lena doesn’t expect to see him again. But… — Lena wandered through the empty halls of the elementary school, twenty minutes left until the closing bell and her class was spending the rest of the day with the music teacher. That left Lena with time to run a few errands and then enjoy some quiet reading, but as she rounded the last corner, she ran into a hard chest. “Sorr—” She stepped back. “You know,” the familiar man crossed his arms over his chest, “I’d make a crack about loners wandering the halls of the school but—” “Rusty…” Her intestines coiled up and released in less time than it took to blink. “What are you doing here?” “Looking for Mrs. Cook.” —
~Bound and Unbroken~
Cover Reveal hosted by Kinky Book Klub on January 21, 2014–all bloggers are welcome to sign up! Lena is about to discover pleasure in the things she can’t control. To get even with her roommate for dragging her to a sports bar on a Friday night, Lena begins flirting with the handsome stranger who sits at the bar next to her. Their anonymous conversation leads to a shared cab ride, but Lena’s conscience puts a damper on the evening—leaving the near-fling to become a memory. Until she finds him roaming the halls of the school where she teaches. Eric’s only reason for returning to his hometown is to care for his recently orphaned nephew. He knew the return would involve dredging up his past with family and friends, but he didn’t expect a lone girl to capture his interest and offer an escape within his new life. When he reveals his desires, can she submit? And will his binds be enough to keep her? 
As part of my blogging plan for the new year, I’d like to start hosting anyone in the writing industry (bloggers, writers, or service providers) though interviews or guest posts every Thursday. If you’d like to participate, you can sign up here. 
Find more excerpts at:
Weekend Writing Warriors
Snippet Sunday
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Tis the Season #ROW80
Christmas so close! I can pretend to be excited, but it’s just another holiday. Does that make me Scrooge-like? No decorations or big plans for me, and I wouldn’t really notice that the holiday was so close if I didn’t have to go to the store to buy food and nearly get run over by all of the people who are running around like crazies. Yep, I think I’ve become Scrooge…
So, I’ll just stay home and write! I did find out that thanks to the holidays I’ll be off work for 17 days!! So there is some excitement in the air.
What am I working on?
Book 1: Beyond the Divide (Paranormal, Urban Fantasy) 9959 words
Book 2: Bound and Unbroken (BDSM Romance) 51,190 words
I’m mostly rewriting lately, trying to add in all of the details and fix inconsistencies before I write the final chapters. It seems like the most grueling part, especially since I’m apparently not a very sensory oriented person–I have to think about those things more than anything else. If you’re interested in reading a snip of Bound and Unbroken, I have a short teaser for Snippet Sunday and Weekend Writing Warriors as the top post for today.
December Goals
Writing
Finish this draft of Bound and Unbroken and send it off to betas by December 29th.
Finish the cover so it’s ready for the January reveal to be hosted by Kinky Book Klub on January 21, 2014. Anyone who might be interested in participating is welcome to sign up.
Return to Beyond the Divide while Bound is with betas.
As part of my blogging plan for the new year, I’d like to start hosting anyone in the writing industry (bloggers, writers, or service providers) though interviews or guest posts every Thursday. If you’d like to participate, you can sign up here.
A Round of Words in 80 Days is the writing challenge that knows you have a life.
We are all different and we all have different demands on our time. Why should we all have the same goal? The simple answer is that we shouldn’t. If you want to be a writer, then you have to be able to roll with the punches and adapt to your changing circumstances. If that means changing your goals when your life blows up, so be it. ROW80 is the challenge that champions the marriage of writing and real life.
Book Blitz: Fallen by Laury Falter
Title: Fallen
Author: Laury Falter
Series: Guardian Trilogy
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Audeamus LLC
Release Date: April 1 2009
Editions/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Fallen – the first book in the bestselling Guardian Trilogy…
Maggie is unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits her. It isn’t until she lands in New Orleans for a full year at a private high school and her unknown enemies find her does she realize that her life is in danger.
As a mystifying stranger repeatedly intervenes and blocks the attempts on her life, she begins to learn that there is more to him than his need to protect her and that he may be the key to understanding why her enemies have just now arrived.
Laury Falter is a bestselling author of young adult romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She has three series out: the Guardian Trilogy, the Residue Series, and the Apocalypse Chronicles.
Places to find Laury
Goodreads
Places to find Fallen
Amazon
Barnes
and Noble
Smashwords
December 18, 2013
Bloggers needed for Bound and Unbroken Cover Reveal
If you have a blog (or even any social media account where you can share the cover), I invite you to take part in the
Bound and Unbroken Cover Reveal.
January 21, 2014
Your participation is greatly appreciated! There will be a tour-wide giveaway for all participants to share with their readers.
Release Day: Letting Go by JM Witt
Synopsis:
When your past threatens to destroy your future; how long will you hang on before Letting Go?
Cassidy Charles is picking up the pieces of her life after another terrible tragedy. The last thing she’s looking for is love. James bursting back into her life is the last thing she expected, but possibly everything she needs. She can’t deny the attraction, but can she get past the fact that he may be the reason she’s lost so much? He opens up a whole new world to her that she’s only dreamed about and that she easily falls into. As a result, her relationship with him reveals secrets from her past she thought were long forgotten.
James Benedict III, local playboy and successful real estate investor hasn’t stopped thinking about her since that fateful night all those months ago. He has her back in his life, but for how long? Forever if he has anything to say about it. As more and more secrets from her past are revealed, his own demons and tragedies loom overhead threatening to destroy everything he’s built and done for her. He wants her in his life, but because of him her world comes tumbling down, again.
Will they discover that the love they have is strong enough to survive everything and everyone trying to tear them apart before it’s too late?
Buy the Book
Amazon ~ Kobo ~ Barnes & Noble ~ Smashword
Excerpt:
“Cassidy, I’d like to take you to dinner.” I choked on my cappuccino and started coughing uncontrollably. He stood up and came back with a bottle of water. He handed me the water as I was getting my bearings back. “Is it that shocking that I’d ask you to dinner?”
I was a little dumbstruck. “Um, well, I just, I…”
He sat down next to me and placed the bottle of water he just gave me on the table and took my hands in his. “Cassidy, I know you felt it all those months ago. I felt it too and I still do. A day hasn’t passed that you haven’t crossed my mind. There’s something here,” he motioned between our bodies.
I was looking at our hands and it was there, that electricity. I looked to him and a shudder caused me to roll my shoulders. My heart started racing and I clenched my thighs together trying to subdue the throb between them. Before I could say a word he leaned in and tucked a loose piece of hair behind my ear. He cupped my face and gently touched my lips with his own.
How many times had I fantasized about this very moment? I accepted his kiss knowing that if Cecily found out I’d probably get canned. Both of his hands were on my face lightly caressing. His lips were gentle and felt better than I had ever dreamed. I molded my lips to his and inhaled his sweet breath. His tongue gently ran across my upper lip. I slid closer to him and placed my hands on his lapels. Our tongues began a torrid dance that had my entire body standing at attention. It was a kiss I would never forget and one I never wanted to end.
I worked my hands up to his neck and to the tie holding his hair and couldn’t resist removing it. I’d been dying to run my hands through his hair since that first night I saw him. He encouraged me with a groan and started kissing my jaw while working his way back to my ear.
“James…we should stop,” but my actions betrayed my words as I dragged his mouth back to mine.
“Shut up, Cassidy.”
Before I knew it he pulled me into his lap. I’m not sure how he managed it. His hand was on my hip and I could feel his erection straining against my thigh. I felt my own hair fall from its tie as he tugged on it gently. It felt wonderful and I whimpered into his mouth barely aware of my phone ringing. I slowly pulled my face away from his. “Shit. I have to get that.”
“Cassidy, let it ring.”
“It could be Cecily,” I pled as I tried to slide off his lap echoing his groan of disapproval. I remained on his lap and strained to grab my phone. I looked at the number not recognizing it so I sent it to voicemail. “I don’t know the number. If it’s important they’ll leave a message.”
I tossed the phone down on the couch beside us as he tightened his arms around me. I needed to be closer to him so I repositioned myself. I straddled his lap as his mouth assaulted mine. I helped him out of his jacket as he started fumbling with the buttons on my blouse. He rolled his hips and hit my core just right and made my stomach drop. I moaned into his mouth and pulled his shirt out of his pants.
“You like that,” he whispered in my mouth as he continued rolling and grinding his hips into me. I clung to him and began sucking his ear. “You’re making me wild Cassidy.”
“Oh God, I’ve dreamed of this, of you for so long.”
“Fucking hell, I’m so sorry.” We’d been caught in the act. Red handed.
About the Author:
JM Witt
I’m a stay-at-home mom with four young children and one extremely supportive husband. We’ve been married for nine years and reside in Highland, Michigan.
I’ve dreamed of writing romance novels since I was little. After having baby #4, who may or may not have been fathered by Christian Grey, I decided it was time to pursue my dreams.
When I’m not volunteering at the schools of my children, running to various appointments, enjoying time with my friends and my book club, dating my husband, or avoiding cleaning my house, I’m writing!
I love music and believe that books and music can’t exist without the other. My goal is for you to read more than a good book, but for you to have an experience!
Author Links:
website: www.jmwittbooks.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/jmwittbooks
goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7383525.J_M_Witt
Release event: https://www.facebook.com/events/702427596434478/
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3T3E7M
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H3T3E7M
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/letting-go-53
Book Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roqwczJKiio
December 17, 2013
December 16, 2013
Cover Reveal: Front & Center by A.M. Madden
Title: Front & Center
Series: Back-Up #2
Author: A.M. Madden
Anticipated Release Date: February 2014
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis
Jack was a rock star on the way to fame. Leila was following her dream and joining his band as a back-up singer. An insane attraction sparked between them that they couldn’t deny. Attraction quickly led to so much more. They ignored all the warnings and fell in love.
When the couple embark on their tour, they couldn’t be more excited to travel the country hand in hand on the way to stardom. The road ahead is filled with miles and miles of possibilities. Along with their band, Devil’s Lair, they feel nothing could stop them.
An angry ex-band-mate, a pregnant ex-girlfriend, and never-ending Internet gossip all attempt to wreak havoc on their developing relationship. New love does not mix well with stress, pressure and guilt. Together they face each and every challenge, stubbornly fighting for what they have. Will their determination be enough?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18798752-front-center
Book Trailer
About the Author
A.M. Madden’s debut novel Back-up is the first in a series of three. Book two, Front & Center and book three, Encore are both scheduled for release in early 2014.
A.M. Madden is a wife, a mother, an avid reader of romance novels and now an author. In Back-up she aspired to create a fun, sexy, realistic romantic story. She wanted to create characters that the reader could relate to and feel as if they knew personally.
A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, she loves getting lost in a good book. She uses every free moment of her time writing, while working a full time job as well as raising teenage boys.
Social Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/AM-Madden/584346794950765
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ammadden1
Website: http://www.ammadden.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/goodreadscomammadden
Purchase Her First Book Today
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/back-up-by-am-madden?keyword=back-up+by+am+madden&store=nookstore
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/340583
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Cover Reveal: True Fate by Shayna Varadeaux
Book Name: True Fate
Author Name: Shayna Varadeaux
Publish Date: January 6th
Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy
Blurb:
Strange things have always happened to Nia, and until now she’s written them off as flukes. At nineteen she has seen her fair share of odd occurrences and just feels lucky.
When Nia unknowingly spoke a prophecy on her eighteenth birthday she freaked out her best friend, Rhea. Nia realizes she needs to find some answers. Rhea makes her promise to go and see her Great Aunt Amarie, but she isn’t sure if her crazy aunt could really help.
Nia finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a stranger and begins dreaming of people who seem to know everything about her.
They offer little in the way of information as to how and why. It all feels too real but Nia is unsure, at least until she wakes up with a trinket from the encounter.
When dreams and reality collide Nia will have to face dangers she never knew existed. Ready or not she will have to discover her True Fate.
Cover Design by K.A. Last of KILA Designs: http://www.kiladesigns.com.au/
Author Bio:
Shayna is a happily married mom of three teenagers and a native Texan. She is a highly addicted reader and an avid reviewer with a love for generating buzz for other authors.
“Life is chaos and reading is my relaxation. Writing comes second only to my family and my music. I love playing the bass and singing backup vocals for my husband. A tattoo artist turned author, following my dream and loving it!”
“I am currently writing True Fate, my first YA Paranormal Fiction! I hope to publish by the end of the year or the beginning of next year. Luckily I have my best friend who is also my supportive husband to cheer me on. I’m definitely looking forward to the painful journey of becoming a self-published author!”
Author Links:
Blog: http://www.shaynavaradeauxbooks.blogspot.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7235321.Shayna_Varadeaux
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaynaVaradeauxBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShaynaVaradeaux
Book Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18372442-true-fate
