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Published on July 14, 2014 04:06
July 11, 2014
La Cosa Nostra, This Thing of Ours by Amie Nicholas

Happy Release Day to Amie Nichols!La Cosa Nostra, This Thing of Ours (a contemporary romance standalone novel) is live!

Blurb:
Harper Troy, like most students, was working her way through college barely making it by. She hears about an opening at a well known gentlemen’s club, The Guardian, ran by a very well known Chicago Family, the Tarseta’s. Even though the uniform is very revealing and the other waitresses are catty bitches, the money is worth it. Until she meets the youngest Tarseta, Liam. He’s Chicago’s most eligible bachelor and drop dead gorgeous. She feels an instant attraction. Being a known playboy, Harper fights the attraction and his advances. Liam has his eyes on Harper the moment he sees her. Being different and not falling for his charms, he is determined to break her down. But Harper refuses to be another notch on his bed post. Just when Liam is breaking down Harper’s barriers, he learns some shocking news that changes everything. Can he make her see they are meant to be together, or will he lose her forever?

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Published on July 11, 2014 01:54
July 7, 2014
Shattered Imperfections by Nicole Dunlap

Synopsis
Nobody is perfect. Through the scandalous family lies that bind them all together the Shaw women have survived. Four generations of women have tackled ups and downs: now, Annette is perfectly comfortable wither life. Charlene has tasted the bittersweet notes of success. Raven is preparing for the wedding of a century, and a life rich in love afterward. Beautiful, young Royael has all the pleasures of a princess… While Dallas is in uproar over a gruesome rape-homicide, a lead Detective transforms into the ultimate stalker. A hitman lurks nearby. And death will surely come. The list of those wanting vengeance has reached its peak, but the Bible says that “God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”Take one last roller coaster ride with the Shaw and Devereux families. Will there be rest for these souls?
Excerpt

“I’m going to kill myself…” The words pulled Raven in and shook her to the core. She closed her eyes momentarily and rubbed her face with the back of her hand. Why of all times? Her mind, her body, her soul warned her to hurry to the jaded teen, but the ease of the Marcielago engine indicated that she might not make it down the hill if she sped too fast. Less than fifteen minutes later, Raven slowed down in Sadie’s neighborhood of three-story mini mansions. She parked on the driveway of Sybille’s Spanish-style villa and hopped out of the car.In distressed jeans and a long tee, Sadie loomed on the wrought iron banister from her bedroom balcony. The sun had been cast out by the willow trees, the day already misty–a muggy wet summer indeed–Sadie’s Converses could slip from the banister and down she’d go. All because she couldn’t take Raven’s breakup. Jon wanted Raven to rid herself of Tyriq, and knowing that brother and sister were so close, she’d called Sadie over to tell her the same. “Please!” Raven held up her hands, eyes wet with worry.“Come up, Sis. Come see me.” “Okay, oh-kay…” Raven hurried to the front door, her hands went to the knobs and she yanked them both open. Mud on her feet trekked over the white carpet as she took the stairs two at a time. Inside Sadie’s room, with its mellow yellow walls, butterfly and smiley face stickers, scattered makeup. It was a room for… a confused soul who knew not if she wanted to transform from child to adult, a mixture of confused adolescence. When Raven stepped out onto the deck, there was no trace of Sadie.“Sis…” Sadie called.Raven turned around. She hadn’t seen this area before. There should’ve been just a wall with posters of young rap groups and pictures but no, the wall was gone. Within the folds was an opened stainless steel door.“Sadie,” Raven hurried to her. She could’ve slapped the teen, but hugged Sadie instead. “Don’t ever do that again. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. That was stupid of me, but don’t…” her voice broke as Sadie let her go. The apology for abandoning a friend lay dormant within the bristling of her belly. She knew disregarding Sadie because of her brother, Tyriq was–“Raven.” Tyriq spoke her name in multisyllabic, as if years apart had torn his heart into pieces and just this mere sight of her, slowly intertwined the meat of it back together.She glared at him.BOOM.The steel door slammed shut. Raven looked around. His sister was out of sight, except for a few monitors linked to the panic room. Sadie stood just on the other side of the partition, looking into the camera.“I need you and Tyriq to talk things out.” Sadie smiled, wiping away tears.The five-by-five safe room decreased in size. Raven refused to look at him. Refused to acknowledge his presence, even though he tried. Too angry to retort, she glared at Sadie’s innocent eyes. A few minutes later Sadie asked how it was going.Tyriq pressed the intercom, “Not well.”“Have you lost your mind?” Raven asked.He let go of the button. He looked at her with eyes that bore right through her soul. “Do you know how much you hurt Sadie?”Forget that, she asked, “Was this your idea?”“No.”“How could you let your little sister stand on the ledge like that!”“Sadie can tightrope walk. Look,” he began with a seedy breath. “This is not you–the breaking up of friends? That’s ridiculous. Even if we have a falling out, Sadie has nothing to do with it.”“Well, you just brought her in to this!”“I didn’t know what she planned. She just told me you’d be here today.”“Okay, Detective,” she smirked in disbelief.“You didn’t grow up putting friends aside. You’ve always been very loyal to the point of being at fault. Remember the time you picked up Sadie from that town at the tippy top of Texas! She’d shoplifted with her rich friends. You wouldn’t just stop being friends with her…”Raven batted back tears. He was right. Though she wouldn’t admit, she hummed within the confines of her brain trying not to hear the things she’d done for Jon. Whatever her husband wanted, he got, and would always get.
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Published on July 07, 2014 22:48
EMPOWER ME - An Anthology

Love... Lust... Laugh... Live... Loss... Life... Luscious... Lost.
8 Stories. 8 Strong, Sinfully Sexy Leading Women.
8 Authors have joined together to bring you a powerhouse collection of leading ladies that will show you never judge a woman by her Lipstick and Stilettos.......
T.L. SmithS.K. LogsdonChantal FernandoBecca LeeJaci JAmie NicholsAda FrostTara Brown
Eight Amazing Authors... Eight Kick ass reads... Eight five star books.
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T.L Smith – Sasha’s Dilemma

Unwillingly, I fell hard, but there was a part of me that knew he could destroy me. So I refused to give him all of me, and now he’s returned and determined to win me back. But it’s too late, isn’t it?
S.K. Lodsdon – Lex

NOTE: This is a story of finding oneself, through the horrors and pains of life. This isn't just a story about love. It's a story about anguish. This is a story about Lex's journey to acceptance.
--Not for Close minded people--
Lex Keagan isn't your typical woman. Her past has left her broken and afraid, yet she remains bold and successful. As a result of her painful past, love has never come easy; therefore, she’s convinced herself to spend her entire adult life staying busy working at her own company--that is, until her best friend Roni persuades her to give online dating a try. When she concedes, Lex quickly discovers that the world of online dating is nothing like she's ever dreamed. The mysterious charm of her online crush leaves her reluctant and afraid to let love in. As two more men enter her life outside of the online dating world, she's left confused and overwhelmed. Who will she chose? With the deep scars and raw truths her past contains, is anyone capable of accepting the real woman trapped inside, or will she remain alone forever?
CAUTION: This book contains HEAVY ADULT SEXUAL CONTENT, which may include multiple LGBT sexual scenes. Some intense emotional scenarios, including ones of abuse, might be difficult to read. For ages 18+ --Erotic Romance-- - This book is a Stand Alone, part of a Series
Chantal Fernando – Spin My Love

World renowned DJ Tane Miller returns to his hometown after leaving when he was eighteen and never looking back. When he runs into his beloved childhood friend Giselle, his life takes a turn he could never have anticipated.
Giselle Reece has been in love with Tane ever since she can remember. After learning her lesson the hard way, she realizes that Tane isn’t the man she once thought he was. When he re-enters her life, desperate to make amends, Giselle needs to decide whether she can let down her guard and forgive the man she once adored, or is it time to finally let go?
Tane must now fight for what he wants, even though he isn’t sure he deserves it. The only question is, will it be enough? Or is it too late for him to redeem himself?
Becca Lee – A Perfect Moment

“When life threatens perfect, it’s time to step up and kick life in the balls.”
Ella's perfect moment was taken from her is the worst possible way. Humiliated, heart broken and absolutely determined not to allow her heart be destroyed for a second time, she builds an ice wall around her heart.
Preston has known that he was in love his big sister's best friend since the age of fifteen. Over ten years on, and an opportunity to be her knight in shining armour is too good to miss. Putting his heart on the line, he's on a mission to show Ella that the perfect moment is possible.
Ella's instinct is to run when she realises her feelings for her bestie's little brother may just run a little bit deeper than just friends. But if she can't run, she'll try every trick in the book to shake off his affection and realign his feelings.
She already had her perfect moment, and there is no chance she'll let her heart thaw for Preston. No matter how good he looks in the firefighter's Christmas calendar.
*** Contains steamy-hot moments, romance, friendship and a bulk load of swearing - non explicit sex scenes. ***
Jaci J – The Ride

Amie Nichols – Unbreakable

Being adopted by one of the wealthiest families in the country Lilly Sumnor should have had a life of luxury. But being hated by her adopted mother Jane for reasons no one seemed to know, made Lilly's life one of mental and physical abuse. It wasn't until the day that a young Lilly met their gardener's son Luke Hansen did she ever feel like she had something to look forward to. The closer they got the harder it was for young Luke to control his temper against the abuse suffered by the hand of adopted mother Jane. Luke being sent away by his father for fear of him doing something that would affect the rest of his and Lilly's life forever. Lilly was heartbroken and knew that no matter what she would never feel for anyone the way she felt for Luke. Jane being one of the most respected socialite's in Louisiana no one could save Lilly from the abuse. Until one day it all changed. Jane and Ted Sumnor die in a car accident leaving Lilly being the only relative to inherit the entire Sumnor fortune. Her life changes in so many ways and after Luke returns their love rekindles but can they survive the threats that are plaguing Lilly. Slowly finding out clues to how she became adopted, and finding out that her birth mother might be dead at the hands of voodoo and dark magic is it too much for them to handle. She is wrapped in a world of dangers from what she finds out and from the threat of someone that wants to take her away from Luke forever. Unbreakable (Book 1) is a dramatic love story that takes place in the deep south of Louisiana with twists and turns that will keep you guessing..........
Ada Frost – Elemental Fear

Evelyn Beaumont is a beautiful, intelligent, loving woman. She has an adoring family, a man who loves her and a best friend who is willing to do anything to make her happy. Sound like a perfect life to you?Evelyn Beaumont:I hide a terrible secret, one I have hidden from the people I love the most, from the people that love me the most. For the longest time I have hidden behind my shame, silenced by an elemental fear and depravity. I am bound by silence to protect them, to hide what I really am. In truth I can never let my family know what darkness haunts me, I am the key to destroying my family. And I would rather die than allow that. WARNING: This book is about the survival of severe domestic abuse, it’s not pretty, and it is fear at a level most of us cannot comprehend; this is Eve’s story. Contains severe domestic abuse.
Tara Brown – Blood and Bone

The hollow sound of a casing hitting the floor.The clicking of heels walking in a misty alley.The ability to tie a cherry stem with her tongue.A haunting song no one else knows.That's all that's left of Jane's memories.
What would you do if the life you lived was a lie, and everyone knew but you?Where do you run when there is no one on your side?Jane discovers that deep inside her mind there is a map.What she doesn't know is that there is also a man who will do anything to get it.
But what he doesn't know is that Jane hasn't always been honest about the things she remembers.There are paces inside of Jane that even she doesn't like to go.
What would you do if the secret you kept was the only thing keeping you alive?
But keeping it meant someone else had to die.
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Published on July 07, 2014 03:07
July 4, 2014
Struggles Of the Women Folk by T.M. Brown

Genres:African American fiction, historical fiction, women's issues.
Themes: family dynamics, romance, perseverance "Struggles of the Women Folk" is based on fictional characters created from stories my grandma shared with me when I was child. It is the story of Georgie, a young Black girl in the South during the 1940s. I hope that you can appreciate her pain, suffering and betrayal as you travel with her on highs and lows you won't anticipate. This is the story of the power of a woman's courage, love, strength and faith that exists within each and every one us, whether we know it or not..

Excerpt“Morning country bumpkins,” she said, same as usual.“I don’t know why you have to be so rude to us every morning! What makes you think you so much better than us? How come we always gotta wait for you every morning? We workin in the same shop, doing the same stuff. Why you think you so much better than us?” I said as Miss Hazel and Sharon looked at me wide eyed.“Look at you! Need I say more?” Regina smirked.“No, you don’t need to say more, but I sure can. Like how you and Mr. Anderson been breaking dem springs on dat bed upstairs almost every night. Iz dat why you think you better than us? Cuz you up dere spreading your legs for dat white man?”“Shut up!”“No, you shut up! I don’t want to hear nothing else outta you! Not one more mornin! You just common! Messing round with somebody else’s husband foe a few nice dresses. I know your kind.” I didn’t know why I was so mad at her, but I just wanted to snap her head off.“Shut up! That’s a lie.”“No it ain’t. I hears yawl almost ever night.”“You just sayin that cuz you jealous.”“Jealous! Jealous of what? You ain’t got nothing I want! You mean, and ya nasty and common on top of it!”“Just say one more word and I’ll . . .”“You’ll what? Girrl, you really don’t want no parts of me. You take one more step and that’ll be your last! I’m sick of you!” Before I knew it, I was within arm’s reach of Regina. I had every intention of beating her down to the floor.“Okay girls, that’s enough,” Miss Hazel interrupted. “Regina and Sharon, why don’t you go back up to your rooms for a minute.”What? Why we gotta go? She’s the one causing problems,” Regina said as she began to make her way up the stairs. I guess she could see from the look on Miss Hazel’s face that she better not push it.“I’m sorry, Miss Hazel,” I said after they left. “I’m just tired of her picking on me and Sharon all the time. Plus I miss my momma, and . . . and I don’t feel good.”“I know it must be hard being so far away with no family around, child.” No one had called me child since I left my momma in Virginia. I missed her so much. I missed Donnie so much. I felt so lonely.
“You know, everybody has a story. Things aren’t always as they seem,” Miss Hazel said. “Regina has a story to tell as well. That don’t make it right for her to act the way she been acting, but she’s had her troubles too.
About The Author

Internationally recognized story-teller with a past that provides lots of material to write from!*1st book, "A Life Not My Own", kicks down the secret door that Tina had worked so hard to lock away her insecurities, heartache and fears.*5 STAR rated Just Between Us - Inspiring Stories by Women. TM's short story is a continuation of "A Life Not My Own", providing just a tad more about her life as a young adult (not captured in my first book). Expect the unexpected...*"Struggles of the Women Folk", is based on fictional characters with a storyline created from stories that her grandmother shared with her as a child.*Military service: 7 years - Enlisted*Formal Education*Master of Science Degree in System Engineering - Regis University - Denver, Colorado*Undergraduate Degree in Psychology - University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
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Published on July 04, 2014 03:34
Changed by Heather Dahlgren

Book Name: ChangedBy: Heather DahlgrenRelease Date June 6th, 2014Blog Tour Hosted By: Author Sandra Love


Kenz hated high school. Having no friends, no boyfriend, and worst of all being bullied—graduation was the only thing she looked forward to. After graduation, she completely reinvents herself becoming the person she always wanted to be. Someone different. Changed. When she gets to college, she easily makes friends, boyfriends, and loves life. For once in her life, she adores the person she has become.Enter Campbell Boyd —the attraction between them is instant. He is sexy as hell. Sweet, romantic, flirty. He definitely knows how to treat a woman in and out of the bedroom. Once he has his sights set on Kenz, there is nothing that will stand in his way. Or maybe there is something that could ruin it all? One small detail that Kenz tries desperately to ignore—one that can only be swept under the rug for so long. What happens when the past and present collide and secrets are revealed? Is it possible to forgive or will it destroy them both? One thing’s for sure—things are going to change.

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I am 36 years old. I am married to my high school sweet heart. We have been married for almost 12 years and have 3 amazing kids. I’m a stay at home mom and my kids definitely keep me busy. I live at the Jersey Shore and love all there is to do here. I love nature, birds especially. I enjoy hiking and fishing with my family. I have always loved to write. In high school I used to write stories, poems and a lot of love notes! I absolutely love to read. I love the way I can get lost in a book and forget about the world around me. Now that I am writing books, I feel the same way, only it’s my book I’m getting lost in. As for now, I am loving this journey of becoming an author. It has been more then I dreamed it would be. You can always find me online. I love social media, so please feel free to interact with me.









Published on July 04, 2014 01:03
July 1, 2014
BLITZ~Find Me (Rock Romance #3) by AL Wood












I have always been an avid speed reader, with far away dreams of authoring my own story. It was of frivolous talk throughout the years and one day I read a blog post written by one of my most favorite authors. Reading of her story inspired me to finally sit down and write my own. When I’m not caught up in my fictional stories, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.When I’m not caught up in my fictional stories, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.



Published on July 01, 2014 03:00
June 27, 2014
Ten Brides for Ten Heroes

Here Comes the Bride by Theresa Ragan—New York Times and USAToday bestselling author Return of the Runaway Bride by Donna Fasano— USA Today bestselling author Wedding Fever (Serendipity Falls Series) by Patrice Wilton—National bestselling author. Destination Wedding (The Decorah Security Series) by Rebecca York—New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

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Published on June 27, 2014 02:18
June 26, 2014
The Hot Box - 8 Sizzling Thrillers from 8 best -selling authors

Allie St Clair is young and brilliant and today she's been promoted to Detective Chief Inspector at NewScotland Yard. But the time for celebration is short. Something is wrong in rain-swept London. Verywrong.John Paul Davis – The Cortes Enigma1581: It appeared in the west as the sun was setting, a distant silhouette like a fire on the water.Twelve hours later it appeared again, this time much closer to the mainland . . . Who was on boardor where they came from remained a mystery . . . No trace of the vessel was ever found . . .C R Hiatt – Sanctioned KillDestined for Danger. Sanctioned to Kill.David Leadbeater – The Razor’s EdgeTrent, Silk and Radford are the Razor’s Edge and the best spy team in the business – until the government they toiled, served and bled for, disavowed them.Andy Lucas – Race AmazonJames Pace, ex-RAF helicopter pilot and amateur cameraman, is still trying to figure out what to do withthe rest of his life when a child's bullet nearly kills him.Karen Perkins – Dead ReckoningA historical adventure of piracy, love and revenge in the Caribbean in the seventeenth century.C K Raggio – Heron ParkA small Long Island town erupts in a panic when a woman and her dog are found savagely murdered ona popular hiking trail.Mike Wells – Wild ChildA fast, suspenseful thriller with an ending that you'll never see coming.

Published on June 26, 2014 04:32
Just Another Maniac Monday by Jennie Marts

Is finding your long-lost love worth losing your life?
Edna Allen’s Monday goes from mundane to murderous when she opens the front door to find the love of her life standing there. A man she thought had died years ago... after being accused of murder. John Collins is back, bringing with him a charming smile, a dog named Havoc, a second chance at love...and a threat of death. Danger surrounds this former bad-boy, and even after a lifetime apart, he still ignites a spark in Edna. A spark she thought she’d buried decades earlier. As Edna relives their summer romance, where more than the weather was hot and steamy, she falls in love all over again and evokes memories filled with drama, passion, action, and murder. Now these soul- mates must face the truth about what happened in the past and find the killer hunting them in the present. And Edna, with her sarcastic wit, a pocket stun-gun, and a few hare-brained schemes, is ready to fight for the man who still makes her pulse race. But does she dare risk her heart again to now protect the man whom she couldn’t save back then? ----------------------------------------------------

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Jennie Marts loves to make readers laugh as she weaves stories filled with love, friendship and intrigue. She writes for Entangled Publishing and is the Kindle Bestselling author of the Page Turners series, which includes the romantic comedies: Another Saturday Night & I Ain’t Got No Body, Easy Like Sunday Mourning, and Just Another Maniac Monday. Reviewers call her books “laugh out loud” funny and full of great characters that are “endearing and relatable.” She writes from the mountains of Colorado where she lives with her husband, two sons, a golden retriever named Cooper and a Sheltie puppy named Maggie. Jennie enjoys being a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA), Colorado Indie Authors, and Pikes Peak Writers. Jennie is addicted to Diet Coke and adores Cheetos. She loves playing volleyball and believes you can’t have too many books, shoes or friends. Jennie loves to hear from readers.
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Published on June 26, 2014 04:18