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January 18, 2014
Spotlight: Shielding Her Heart by Cheryl Yeko
Title:
Shielding Her Heart
Author: Cheryl Yeko
Series: Milwaukee
Series (Last in a 3-book series: Protecting Rose/A Man to Trust/Shielding Her
Heart)
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Release Date: Jan 8 2014
Edition/Format Available In:
eBook
Blurb/Synopsis:
The woman Rick Smyth desires has shut him out of her life after being brutally beaten in her own home. But as a new threat arises, Sheila now turns to him for protection.
This time, not only does he vow to keep her safe, but he’s determined to win her heart as well.
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Excerpt
Sheila gave him an amused look and shrugged as Cassandra tugged her toward the house. Rick watched them make their way back up the stone path, enjoying the sexy sway of her heart-shaped ass under her curve-hugging skirt. The sound of their feminine laughter floated back to him. He was glad to see Sheila relaxed and happy.
When Cassandra opened the door and ushered her inside Sheila glanced back over her shoulder and met his gaze. The dazzling smile she gave him before the door closed behind her sent his blood thrumming.
The sound of chuckling caught his attention and he turned back to find all three men watching him with matching smirks.
“What?” Rick asked defensively. But he knew what. He had it bad for Sheila. They’d caught him staring after her like some adolescent schoolboy.
Nate chuckled, and J.D. snorted.
Jake arched a brow. “So, what’s up with you and Sheila?”
“Nothing’s up,” Rick said, feeling frustration churning in his gut. He rubbed the back of this neck and shot a glance toward the house. “At least not yet . . . but not for lack of trying on my part.”
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Tag Line
The woman he desires shut him out of her life after being attacked in her home. When she’s threatened by a stalker he steps back in to protect her. Only this time, he’s determined to win her heart.
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Cheryl Yeko is an award-winning author, and lives in Wisconsin with her husband Patrick. She loves to read, play piano, and spend time with family and friends. She enjoys novels with fast-paced action and steamy romance, protective alpha men and strong heroines. She belongs to several writing groups, and is a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA), as well as the Wisconsin Chapter.
Cheryl is also an Acquisitions Editor for Soul Mate Publishing. As an Editor, she welcomes Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Sci-Fi, Contemporary, and Erotica.
Cheryl is thrilled to be able to add author/editor to her
resume and would love to hear comments from readers.
Places to find Cheryl
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Mate Publishing
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Protecting
Rose
A
Man To Trust
Shielding
Her Heart
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Abducting
Casey
Mountain
Hero
January 17, 2014
Guest Post: Full Steam Ahead by Valerie Chase
Guest Post
5 Things You Didn’t Know About FULL STEAM AHEAD
1. Why did I set Full Steam Ahead on a cruise ship? Well, I live in the rather un-tropical city of Washington, DC and so I thought it would be awesome to live vicariously through my characters!
2. I guess you could say that Full Steam Ahead was born at the Olive Garden. During lunch with a good friend, I told her about an idea I had for a book—an NA romance set on a cruise. We spent the rest of our meal brainstorming plot ideas and character motivations!
3. The character of Yasmin, Georgia’s best friend, was so much fun to write. I initially intended her to be a minor character but I fell in love with her voice. Not surprisingly, my next book will be Yas’ story!
4. I love coming up with my character’s names. I chose Georgia because I wanted a name that was sweet and southern. And I chose Jace because it simply sounded sexy.
5. I’ve always wanted to be a writer but it took me a long time to complete my first book—which is Full Steam Ahead. I hope you enjoy it!
by Valerie
Chase
Summary from
Goodreads:
I’m Valerie
but please feel free to call me Val. I live in the Washington, DC area; and I
write New Adult romance. I’m hoping to publish my first novel (set on a cruise
ship!) in late 2013.
As for my writing, I love sexy banter and guys whose hearts are in the right
place, even if their heads sometimes aren’t. I love discovering strong, awesome
characters, putting them in entertaining situations, and watching them argue
their way to love.
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January 16, 2014
Interview: Daniel Danser, author of The God Particle
Welcome today to Daniel Danser, author of The God Particle, currently available for free download for a limited time!
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1. What do you write about? Tell us a little about your previously published works or works in progress. - I would classify my novel, The God Particle as science fiction based on science fact. I do a lot of research to ensure the plot stands up to the harshest scrutiny – is it feasible? Is it credible? I’m not into spaceships and aliens, I leave that to the fantasists. Mines more of a conspiracy, action and adventure type novel.
2. How do you handle bad reviews? – Not very well I have to admit. Like most authors my novel is a product of blood, sweat and tears, so if somebody criticizes my book I take it personally.
3. Tell us a little about your work in progress. - I will be writing a sequel but at the moment I’m concentrating all my efforts into marketing the book.
4. Any advice for aspiring writers? – Yes – persevere. It’s not all about putting the words down on paper. You have to think about how it’s going to be published and once it is (whether self or through an agency) how you will market it. That’s the hard part because there are a lot of books out there competing for the readers attention.
5. What is your personal writing process? – I like to write what I consider perfect prose. I hate having to go back and correct something that I’ve written, it disrupts my flow. Consequently I may only write two thousand words a day but at least I know they’re grammatically correct.
6. Who are a few authors you look up to? – I’m old school when it comes to favorite authors: Frederick Forsyth, John le Carré, Tom Clancy, Stephen King, John Grisham.
7. What book are you reading now? – The latest ‘ít’ book – Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Very interesting, can’t imagine where it will go.
8. What inspired you to write your first book? – I wrote the book because I had a great idea for a film and wanted to pitch it to the main studios but as I did my research I found out that it wasn’t that easy – there was no protection. They could take your idea, mine it for the stuff they wanted and discard the rest. That way they don’t have to pay you a cent. So by publishing a book you are at least copyright protected.
9. What books have most influenced your life most? – I love all of Dan Brown’s novels although I have to say that I don’t think his latest one is as good as his others.
10. If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book? – No, definitely not. I’m not the type of author that can go back and rewrite chapters or passages. Where do you stop?
11. What do you find particularly challenging about writing? – I need total solitude, peace and quite when writing. Something that my wife finds annoying. Consequently, some days I can write, others there isn’t the right environment for me to do so (I’m trying to be tactful in case my wife reads this interview)
12. If there was one message you could send to everybody who reads your books, what would it be? - Although the book is a work of fiction there are a lot of ‘what-ifs’ in there to make the reader think – ‘What if there’s something behind the spate of so called natural disasters we’ve seen recently?’ ‘What if humanity has reached a tipping point of developing technology so profound, that it can destroy the human race?’ ‘What if the motives for scientific discovery are not necessarily for the benefit of mankind?’
13. Have you ever used characteristics from someone you know in one of your books? – Always – why invent characters when there are so many larger-than-life characters around you?
14. What inspires you to write? – I suppose it’s the entertainer in me. I want to create something that will be liked by thousands if not millions of people around the world.
15. Where can readers find you and your work? - The novel is published by Aventura in e-book format and is available from all major e-book retailers:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-god-particle-daniel-danser/1117433409?ean=9781304522818
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/the-god-particle/id744693476?mt=11&ls=1
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/374604
Spotlight On: Death of the Body by Rick Chiantaretto
Death of the Body by Rick Chiantaretto
Genre: Young adult fantasy
Series: Crossing Death #1
Published: December 13, 2013 by Orenda Press; 400 pages
I grew up in a world of magic. By the time I was ten I understood nature, talked to the trees, and listened to the wind. When the kingdom of men conquered my town, I was murdered by one of my own—the betrayer of my kind. But I didn’t stay dead.
I woke to find myself in a strange new world called Los Angeles. The only keys to the life I remembered were my father’s ring, my unique abilities, and the onslaught of demons that seemed hell-bent on finding me. Now I must find out who I really am, protect my friends, and get back to my beloved hometown of Orenda.
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Before Xia had the chance to answer, an extremely bubbly blond dressed in
a Santa hat knocked loudly on our table. I found the gesture not only odd, but
unbelievably annoying.
“Hi guys,” she started, without any observance for our former
conversation. “I’m Brittany and I’m collecting donations for ‘Change for
Jesus.’ Get it?” Her resulting chuckle was so condescending that I had to
suppress my desire to punch her.
“Anyway, this year the Christian students have teamed up together to
collect money to renovate an old church somewhere in the city. We’ve collected
over three thousand dollars just on campus. Will you donate?”
I smiled. “The money is going to renovate a church? Not feed the hungry
or clothe the poor?”
A look of complete seriousness fell over her face, “By helping Christians
here you help Christians everywhere.”
“We aren’t interested,” Xia glared sharply.
“But Thanksgiving is just a few days away,” Brittany pointed to her Santa
hat like she was making some sort of coherent statement, “now is the time for
giving.”
Her sugary-ness was too sweet to handle.
“We don’t believe in Jesus. Xia’s Wiccan, and I’m not religious,” I said
tersely.
Brittany’s eyes grew big, but not in shock or surprise… I was pretty sure
it was anger.
“But without Jesus you cannot be saved, for no man can enter the kingdom
of God but by him. He performed many miracles, healing the sick and turning
water into wine—”
“Here,” I interrupted, reaching for my cup. “Will tea do?” I shook the
cup three times, and peeled back the lid. Alcoholic dregs slid slowly back down
the sides. “Now it’s wine. See? Nothing special.”
Brittany wasn’t fazed. “It was always wine.”
I reached for Xia’s cup angrily. She graciously traded me for the wine
and snickered.
I repeated the trick, this time showing Brittany the tea first. When I
showed her the transformed liquid, she glared at me with cougar-like intensity.
“You dare mock God?” she
screamed loudly enough that half of the cafeteria stopped to stare, and the
other half, wondering why the whole place just went silent, stared too.
“Yup,” I replied, as matter-of-factly as I could. I wasn’t upset or
annoyed anymore. This was actually sort of fun.
Brittany took one step backward and pointed a finger at us. “He will
judge you,” she said, shaking uncontrollably. She glared at us a moment longer
as if trying to leave us with a lasting impression of guilt before she then
turned and stormed off.
“Too bad she didn’t cry,” Xia said, chuckling, once Brittany was out of
earshot.
“If she would have, I might have felt bad. I don’t mind religious people,
it’s the hypocrites I can’t stand.”
Xia took a sip of wine, her eyes deviously questioning.
“Brittany, for example,” I continued, “really, really, enjoys her fornication.”
Xia’s brilliant smile flashed before her mouth burst open into
uncontrollable laughter. “How could you possibly know that?” she chided.
I grinned back. “The wind told me.”
Xia hiccupped and then held up the glass of wine. “Just for future
reference, I would have preferred a cabernet.”
I’ve often been accused of having done more in my life than the average person my age but if I were completely honest, I’d have to tell you my secret: I’m really 392.
So after all this time, I’m a pretty crappy writer.
I have two books published and a bunch half written (when you have eternity, where’s the reason to rush?). I’ve been favorably reviewed by horror greats like Nancy Kilpatrick, and my how-to-write-horror articles have been quoted in scholarly (aka community college freshmen’s) papers.
I enjoy the occasional Bloody Mary, although a Bloody Kathy or Susan will suffice.
Mostly, I just try to keep a low profile so people don’t figure out who I REALLY am.
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Spotlight: Keep Breathing by Alexia Purdy
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Title: Keep Breathing
Author: Alexia Purdy
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Adult
Publisher: Lyrical Lit. Press
Release Date: January 15 2014
Blurb/Synopsis:
Seth Kingston is back in town with years of regrets. Regrets for the way he left things with Penny, the hurt he caused her, and the future they could have had together. He had his reasons and now all he wants is to make amends and have a second chance at love.
But Penny wants no part of what he’s offering. She’s accepted that life is hard, love is an illusion, and you can’t trust men. Especially men named Seth Kingston. And yet… he’s so tender with her. He’s patient, and caring.
Is it possible that he’s changed? Can they really try again?
The past has a tendency to embed its vicious talons deep into a heart, never to let go again. Penny has enough tragedy to last lifetimes and isn’t willing to let anyone scale her walls.
Can real love survive anything, even an unforgiving past?
Alexia currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada–Sin City! She loves to spend every free moment writing or playing with her four rambunctious kids. Writing has always been her dream and she has been writing ever since she can remember. She loves writing paranormal fantasy and poetry and devours books daily. Alexia also enjoys watching movies, dancing, singing loudly in the car and Italian food.
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99-cent Indie Madness Sale!
Hi, everyone! Waking Up Dead is on sale for $.99 this weekend, along with 16 other indie books! The sale runs until January 20. I’ve listed U.S. and U.K. Amazon links below. Enjoy!
‘Waking Up Dead’ by Margo Bond Collins:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Waking-Dead-Margo-Bond-Collins-ebook/dp/B00HKQQRJA
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Waking-Dead-Margo-Bond-Collins-ebook/dp/B00HKQQRJA
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‘Obstacles’ by Chris Reardon:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Obstacles-Chris-Reardon-ebook/dp/B00EVVIOSE
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Obstacles-Chris-Reardon-ebook/dp/B00EVVIOSE
‘Lost Through Time’ (sequel) by Jessica Tornese:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Through-Linked-Jessica-Tornese-ebook/dp/B009ZUKKR4
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Through-Linked-Jessica-Tornese-ebook/dp/B009ZUKKR4
‘Due Date’ by Nancy Wood:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Due-Date-ebook/dp/B00876174M
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Due-Date-Nancy-W-Wood-ebook/dp/B00876174M
‘Her Cracked Heart’ P.A. Estelle:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Her-Cracked-Heart-P-Estelle-ebook/dp/B00DZ34T0G
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Cracked-Heart-P-Estelle-ebook/dp/B00DZ34T0G
‘Yours, Mine, and Ours’ by Jackqueline Diamond :
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Yours-Mine-and-Ours-ebook/dp/B00AB1Z7L0
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yours-Mine-Ours-Jacqueline-Diamond-ebook/dp/B00AB1Z7L0
‘September Wind’ by Kathleen Janz Anderson:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ8ET2M/?TAG=viewbookat0e-20
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/September-Wind-Kathleen-Janz-Anderson-ebook/dp/B00BJ8ET2M
‘Koolura and the Mystery at Camp Saddleback’ by Michael L. Thal:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Koolura-Mystery-Camp-Saddleback-ebook/dp/B00GXE1B4G
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolura-Mystery-Camp-Saddleback-ebook/dp/B00GXE1B4G
‘Invisible’ by Jeanne bannon:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Jeanne-Bannon-ebook/dp/B005LW21CC
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Jeanne-Bannon-ebook/dp/B005LW21CC
‘Nadia’s House’ by Mary H. Collins:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Nadias-House-Mary-H-Collins-ebook/dp/B00F8NSEXE
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nadias-House-Mary-H-Collins-ebook/dp/B00F8NSEXE
‘Hustle Henry and the Cue Ball Kid’ by Jack B. Strandburg:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Hustle-Henry-And-Cue-Ball-ebook/dp/B00BJ83O5K
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hustle-Henry-Cue-Ball-Jack-Strandburg-ebook/dp/B00BJ83O5K
‘Sinking Ships’ by Michelle Knowldon :
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Sinking-Ships-Abishags-Mystery-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00H8CLEHG
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sinking-Ships-Abishags-Mystery-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00H8CLEHG
‘A Pride of Lions’ by Mark Iles:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Lions-Mark-Iles-ebook/dp/B00HQODPK0
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pride-Lions-Mark-Iles-ebook/dp/B00HQODPK0
‘The Four Kings’ by Scott Spotson:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Four-Kings-Scott-Spotson-ebook/dp/B00G2J1W32
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Kings-Scott-Spotson-ebook/dp/B00G2J1W32
‘Take Chances’ by K.C. Sprayberry:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Take-Chances-K-C-Sprayberry-ebook/dp/B00FIOX1MW
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Take-Chances-K-C-Sprayberry-ebook/dp/B00FIOX1MW
‘Tidal Surge’: by Francene Stanley:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Tidal-Surge-Francene-Stanley-ebook/dp/B00DX5YLXQ
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tidal-Surge-Francene-Stanley-ebook/dp/B00DX5YLXQ
‘Eden’s Mark‘ by D.M. Sears:
USA: http://www.amazon.com/Edens-Mark-D-M-Sears-ebook/dp/B00HQOK8RI
USA: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edens-Mark-D-M-Sears-ebook/dp/B00HQOK8RI
January 15, 2014
Romance Novels: Not Only White Guys Are Sexy. A Guest Blog by Dylan Madrid
Romance Novels: Not Only White Guys Are Sexy
A Guest Blog by Dylan Madrid
One of the elements of my writing that often generates the most feedback from readers is the different ethnicities of my characters, specifically the love interest of my protagonist. To call my work multicultural is accurate. As a reader of literature by diverse authors featuring characters from all walks of life, I made a commitment to myself early on to not “white wash” my novels. To create an imaginary literary universe that is populated solely by one race or ethnic group is not only unrealistic – it can alienate many readers.
So often people are seeking representation of their own lives (and loves) in the novels they read. I know I certainly do when I’m looking for something new to read. Therefore, when I sit down to create the hot, sexy object of desire that my main character is lusting after – rarely is that character Caucasian. Many readers ask why. Others have shared with me the very reason they read my work is because of the diversity of my sexy male characters.
The why is simple to answer: people interest me. I am far more fascinated with different cultures, races, traditions, communities, and ethnicities than my own. I’m a curious soul who loves to explore new, unknown territory, where I hope to find intriguing people to write about. My own life is rich and colorful, filled with an ever-growing multitude of close friends (and even new relatives who have married into my Canadian-American family) who enhance my days with more potential writing material than I could ever dream of.
But, since I write romance novels: let’s talk about the men.
In Mind Fields, college student Adam Parsh is torn between the lust he feels for his wealthy, married employer (an Greek tycoon named Dario Vassalo) and the growing love he can’t deny for his classmate (a Mexican-American artist named Victor Maldonado). Of course I can’t give away who Adam chooses – or why – but I can tell you that both the characters of Victor and Dario (and the Vassalo family) serve as cultural informants (a term coined by one of my former college professors at Columbia College in Chicago). Just by being a part of Adam’s world, they enrich his life by exposing him to cultural and ethnic differences. They broaden his mind – and in true romance novel form – his heart.
In my new novel Love in the Shadows, Quintin Pearson, a lonely American living in London, has a hot affair with an Italian spy named Luca Russo. To prepare for writing the novel, I enrolled in a Wednesday night Italian class held in the parish office at a local Catholic church. The students were all women, mostly Italian. Their stories – and they phrases I learned – definitely helped while writing the novel. I kept going back to an important question: would Luca Russo be half as sexy on page if he wasn’t Italian? I knew the answer early on in the creative process: No. He wouldn’t. He had to be Italian. And, by being so, it made him all that much more desirable.
In my upcoming novel Backstrokes, a classical pianist named Crawford Paul falls in love with a Latino lifeguard named Armando Leon. Before I even sat down to write the first sentence of the novel, I knew that in order for Crawford to fall head over heels – he needed to meet someone who was very opposite and because of this, his curiosity would get the best of him. In the end, the stark differences between the two characters of Crawford and Armando (physically, culturally, and even life experiences) are what create the unbreakable bond between them.
So, in the end, I have found a new truth that is alive and working in every novel I write: Not only white guys are sexy. Many readers – and authors such as myself – have realized that the world is a fascinating, diverse place to live in. The novels we write and read should reflect that.
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Love in the Shadows
Dylan Madrid
Genre: LGBT/Romance/Suspense/
Thriller/Spy/Espionage
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Date of Publication: January 14, 2014
ISBN: 978-1602829817
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Number of pages: 192
Word Count: 50,000
Book Description:
Quintin Pearson, an American living in London, has spent the last two years working as a magazine staff writer and nursing a broken heart. Craving a change in his quiet life, Quintin accepts an invitation to an exclusive party hosted by Regina Bremington, the U.S. ambassador’s glamorous wife. At the party, terror takes over when the electricity suddenly goes out and the ambassador is assassinated.
In the safety of a dark bedroom, Quintin meets a mysterious stranger named Luca, an Italian spy. Even though the two men can’t see each other, a spark is ignited that soon becomes a mutual lust. Within days, Luca arranges for them to meet again at a remote seaside town in Belgium. There, Luca confesses his true identity and convinces Quintin they must team up to bring the ambassador’s killer to justice.
Love in the Shadows was inspired by a dream I had and a song of the same title.
Original Version of the song by E.G. Daily: http://youtu.be/O6aMrwMqumE
New Version of the song by Circuit 21: http://youtu.be/-zF-aet-rPo
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About the Author:
Dylan Madrid is the author of the novels Mind Fields, Love in the Shadows, and Backstrokes. A California native, Dylan grew up in the Bay Area. He opted to backpack through seven countries before heading to college and spent a year living in Europe, primarily on the Greek island of Ios. When he’s not dreaming about living on the Italian Riviera or running away to Belgium, Dylan teaches college courses in writing and the arts.
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Introducing Fairy, Texas (Young Adult Faeries & Fantasy Blog Hop + Giveaway)
Reblogged from Words, Words, Words:
Today's the last day of the Faeries & Fantasy Blog Hop; be sure to enter to win a copy of Fairy, Texas, then HOP!
Spotlight: Author Lisa Gabriel
The Cougar
by Lisa Gabriel
The Cougar is a work of Gothic fiction which is fast moving, full of adventure, a touch of the supernatural, action, romance and even a little philosophy. Angela Bradley’s marriage is on the rocks. She and husband Owen take a second honeymoon to try and remedy the situation, a trip of a lifetime to British Columbia, but little does Angela know that saving their marriage is the last thing on Owen’s mind. He has arranged to meet up with Ingrid and continue his affair. Whilst there Angela meets Berenice, an elegant widow of Italian descent, who is seeking to come to terms with her husband’s violent and tragic death. The two women seem inexplicably attracted to each other, but Berenice is older…. much, much older…. and she has an amazing secret or two up her sleeve!
This Gothic romance novel flits from Renaissance Florence to the forests of modern day British Columbia as the story of the two women unfolds and Owen comes to a sticky end.
It is suitable for adults 18+ to read as it deals with themes of vampirism, shape-shifting, death, and there is some adult content vital to the story.
In Remembrance of Future Present
by Lisa Gabriel
Book Blurb
In Remembrance of Future Present seems an odd title, doesn’t it? It comes from the poet’s sense of timelessness both in her life during the period these poems were written and also from a belief that all time coexists. These were poems written over an intense period of reflection. Written quickly and shared with love they reveal the workings of an inner self in a struggle to break free. In this new edition, you will find poems that rhyme and poems that don’t, poems that are sentimental and those that are descriptive. Above all Lisa’s poems display an honesty and a vulnerability together with a musicality that speaks directly to the reader.
Connect with Lisa Gabriel on Goodreads
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Spotlight: Destined for Love by Melissa Foster
You met Rex Braden in Lovers at Heart, Book One of the The Bradens (Love in Bloom Series). Jade Johnson is about to turn his comfortable rancher’s life upside down. Don’t miss this powerful love story.
DESTINED FOR LOVE is a hot contemporary romance with alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and very relatable for readers who enjoy adult romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction.
Rex Braden is wealthy, hard working, and fiercely loyal. Sweat at his brow, he works the family ranch by day, then kicks back at night with part time lovers who require nothing more than his physical presence a few times each week. But that was before. Before Jade Johnson, the daughter of the man his father has been feuding with for over forty years, moves back into town.
After ditching a horrific relationship—and her veterinary practice in the process—Jade Johnson returns to the safety of her small hometown and finally finds her footing. That is…until her horse is injured and Rex Braden comes to her rescue. The last thing she needs is a bull-headed, too-handsome-for-his-own-good Braden complicating her life.
Despite the angry family history, sparks fly between Rex and Jade, and attitudes follow. Fifteen years of stifled, forbidden love stirs a surge of passion too strong for either to deny—and the rebel in each of them rears its powerful head. Loyalties are tested, and relationships are strained. Rex and Jade are about to find out if true love really can conquer all.
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Watch for the full LOVE IN BLOOM series:
SNOW SISTERS
Sisters in Love
Sisters in Bloom
Sisters in White
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THE BRADENS
Lovers at Heart
Destined for Love
Friendship on Fire
Sea of Love
Bursting with Love
Hearts at Play
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18709904-destined-for-love?from_search=true
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Melissa Foster is the award-winning author of four International bestselling novels. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the Women’s Nest, a social and support community for women, the World Literary Café. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa is also a community builder for the Alliance for Independent Authors. She has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.
Melissa hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.
Visit Melissa on The Women’s Nest, Fostering Success, or World Lit Cafe. Join Melissa and the YaYa Writer Girls at their annual in-person event. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.
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