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It's all about the promo....

I'm starting to promo my little derrière off now that it's the build up to Revenge in Rio's release! (21st October incase you'd forgotten - how very dare you!) and I thought I'd share a couple of the beautiful things I've had made so far. 

I love pretty, one of kind, handmade things, so I've sought out the best of the best crafters/designers out there!


 It’s all about the magnets... Gorgeous promo magnets made by my friend and talented designer Jessica Harrington....And all about the bookmarks Some stunning handmade book marks designed and crafted by the uber talented Vicci at Simply Lovely .


I have also had some gorg teasers made up by Laura at MusicPlusBooks which will introduce Daniella and Luca to you. But I'm saving those beauties for my future Revenge in Rio Countdown Teaser posts! Sorry, sorry, I know I'm wicked :-) Keep your eyes peeled for those, as they'll be out soon! 
I'd love to know what you think of my goodies and perhaps find out what you like to have made (if you do) to promote your books. 
Happy promo'ing peeps! 
Sam :-) X

Aurelia b rowl release day blitz!

Today's the day! Aurelia B. Rowl's Popping the Cherry is released! 

It's time for a Release Day Blitz and Giveaway event, where corks aren't the only things being popped in celebration of Aurelia B. Rowl's newest release.
About the book...

If you missed any of the exclusive teasers from the ten-day countdown, you can find them all here or by going to: www.aureliabrowl.com/countdown-teasers.html.

Trailer...

Buy it now...
Add to GoodreadsMature Young Adult/New Adult fiction
Release date: 19 September 2013
Publisher: Carina (Harlequin UK)
ISBN: 978-1-472-01805-2
Carina
Amazon UK ¦ Amazon iTunes Google Sainsburys Nook UK (coming soon)Kobo (coming soon)
About the author...
Aurelia B. Rowl lives on the edge of the Peak District with her very understanding husband, their two fantastic children, and their mad rescue mutt who doesn’t mind being used as a sounding post and source of inspiration. She regularly wows them all with her curious, hastily thrown together meals when she gets too caught up with her latest writing project... or five!... and she has developed the fine art of ignoring the housework.

Aurelia writes Young Adult/New Adult crossover fiction and contemporary romance. She is currently busy writing the standalone companion novels to both Popping the Cherry and Christmas is Cancelled .

To find out more about Aurelia, you can visit her website: www.aureliabrowl.com or you can find her hanging out online, far too often, at the following:

Blog ¦ Facebook ¦ Twitter ¦ Google+ ¦ Pinterest ¦ BlogLovin ¦
Tumblr ¦ YouTube ¦ Linked-In ¦ Amazon ¦ Goodreads
Giveaway...To get the party started with a BANG, Aurelia B. Rowl has teamed up with several other Young Adult and New Adult authors to come up an awesome giveaway, with over twenty books in the Release Day Blitz prize kitty just waiting to be won.
For full details of the prizes, click here or go to: www.aureliabrowl.com/release-day-blitz.html
Good luck!

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Daring to Wish by Tracey Rogers....

I love a challenge...or a dare. Remember your school days, playing the truth or dare game? Oh deary me, the dares were funny! Anyhoo, I'm digressing....fellow Beachwalk babe, the lovely Tracey Rogers is here today to talk about her new release...Daring to Wish. Go for it tracey!
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Thank you so much for having me on your blog today! So pleased to be sharing Daring to Wish with you.


Blurb
What happens when you dare to wish?
In an effort to regain her independence and break out of her shell, shy Eve Ward writes a daring wish list of all the things she wants to do before her thirtieth birthday. It’s a good thing the list is for her eyes only, because some of the items are pretty risqué.
Adrenaline junkie Lucas Riley becomes Eve’s “victim” in a kiss-a-stranger dare, and she thinks he’s perfect for her one-night-with-a-stranger wish.
With Eve, Lucas thinks he’s found the distraction he needs before he has to say goodbye to his bad boy image. When he finds Eve’s sexy wish list, he can’t keep himself from giving into temptation and sneaking a peek, and wish number eight is impossible for him to resist. Being good can wait.
Eve is thrilled when, out of the blue, Lucas offers to take her skydiving. Her sexy stranger has helped her tick so many wishes off her secret list. Her confidence has grown and now she’s having fun both in and out of the bedroom. It seems too good to be true...is it? She can’t shake the niggling suspicion that something’s not quite right.
Content Warning: contains dizzying heights and sensual sexGenre(s): Contemporary Romance
Beachwalk Press Buy Link
Excerpt
“Wait.”Eve froze mid-turn, halted by his husky command and the tingle radiating from his hand lightly grasping her wrist. She met his gaze and realized how wrong she’d been. He was a million miles away from being uncomplicated. The startling blue of his eyes revealed depths Eve could only imagine drowning in.“Did you say…nice?” He leaned closer. “I would say that was a lot better than nice. I’m sure if we tried again we could manage spectacular. Don’t you agree?” he drawled.Maybe nice had been the wrong word to choose Eve relented as she noted his husky tone. It wasinfinitely better than nice. Try amazing! Her breath hitched as she thought of his kiss again. Knowing he enjoyed it too sent a surge of pleasure through her that settled deep within her belly. Obviously she could do some things right.If she intended to fulfill her wishes she was going to have to find some confidence from somewhere—and fast! At the moment her confidence seemed to be firmly in the area of her knickers.Running and hiding now seemed out of the question. Maybe confidence practice would be the lesser of two evils? She paused before turning to face Mr. Hotness for confidence lesson one.“Hmm...” She pretended to consider. “Maybe you’re right. However, as this was a dare I’m afraid it was a one time opportunity,” she added with mock apology. “So I guess we’ll never know.”“You kissed me for a dare?” His brow arched.Eve nodded. “Uh-huh. My dare was to kiss a stranger.”“A dare, huh? I feel so…so violated.” He clutched his free hand to his chest in feigned hurt, although his eyes brimmed with humor and a smile tugged at the corner of his delicious mouth.“Don’t be offended. I did actually choose you,” she blurted before forgetting her cool, calm, and confident aim.“So you really thought you could violate me then run?”“That was my plan, yes,” she said with a confidence she didn’t quite feel, especially as she was distracted by the thumb lightly stroking her wrist.“And I didn’t even try to play hard to get. Guess you got lucky.”“Or maybe you did,” she countered without thought, mortified as a blush warmed her cheeks at his responding grin.He grinned, releasing her hand. “Tell me. Do you like to be dared?”Her eyes widened at the loaded question. “I…I find a challenge hard to resist.”“Damn good thing I’m a challenge.” 

BUY LINKS for Daring to Wish


BeachwalkPress Buy LinkAmazon.comAmazon.co.ukBarnes and NobleAuthor Bio
A devourer of books from an early age, I spent much of my childhood stepping into wardrobes, searching for that magical snowy world where conversing with animals would be expected. When I wasn't searching for those worlds, I wrote about them instead. My first step into the world of romance was when I stole sneak peeks into my nana's books. I'm still in that world and refuse to leave. I live in Staffordshire, UK, with my husband and three wonderful children. An avid reader and writer of romance, I strongly believe that words make the world go around.
You can find me here: http://traceyrogers.wordpress.com/
On twitter: https://twitter.com/TraceRbookworm
Or email me at: traceyrogersaut@gmail.com
Or visit my author page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracey-Rogers-Author/197643867052117
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It's been great to have you here today Tracey! Wishing you the biggest success with Daring to Wish! I can't wait to read it. 
'Til next time!
Sam :-)X

Give in to Me by Sidda Lee Tate

Today is release day for fellow Beachwalk babe, Sidda Lee Tate! Happy release day Sidda! 
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Hi all and thanks for joining in the celebration of my newest release, Give in to Me, the third book in The Night Series.

The attraction between Jennica and Scott is undeniable, but will her past show up to ruin it all?
After years of being gone, Scott Sims has returned to his hometown. Life is good. He likes his new job, has reconnected with his sister, and even met a "friend with benefits" at the local bar. He does his best to ignore the flurry of rumors—none of them true—about where he's been and who he's become.
Jennica Moss's last relationship ended badly, leaving her guarded and untrusting. She's new in town, but the local gossips have kept her informed about almost everything. The latest hot topic—Scott Sims, the area's most promising star, the guy who threw his football career away and disappeared for years.
When Scott and Jennica meet, emotions run high. Scott can't resist the urge to get to know her. But Jennica's past threatens to come between them, and Scott can't seem to shake his present. When he broke things off with his last fling, she didn't take it well, and she keeps showing up at the most inopportune moments, making his time with Jennica strained.
Now one, or both, of their lives may be at risk, and Jennica must face the consequences of giving in to her heart and falling in love with Scott.

Excerpt:
"Friend of yours?" Scott cut his eyes at her, a single brow raised as they stepped on the sidewalk in front of the Italian restaurant, heading in the direction of her parents' house.
Jennica shook her head even though he was a few steps in front of her and wouldn't see. He walked fast, still hanging on to her hand. He'd punched Troy right in the face. Taken up for her, something no one had ever done. Her heart swelled with appreciation, followed by an anxious panic racing through her veins. In a matter of minutes they would be at her childhood home. There hadn't been much time with him…not what she needed.
"Scott."
He didn't respond, just charged ahead. A man on a mission to drop her and her giant baggage off where he'd found them. A massive lump formed in her throat, blocking her words. She wanted to explain. Tell him about Troy and what he'd done. Let him know why she was so screwed up, but nothing came out.
She glanced at the house with a quick mental note that all the lights were out as he led her by the front walkway and through the manicured grass, not stopping until they were hidden from the streetlights under the carport. Once there, he released her hand and took a few steps, pausing at the edge of the light. The darkness kept her from seeing his expression, but his silhouette against the moonlit night sent thick surges of frenzied tension straight through her, making her chest feel caved.
"You didn't deserve…" he said, in almost a whisper. An angry one. "Is he the reason you think you're screwed up?"
She didn't answer. She didn't need to. He knew. She could tell it in his voice, see it in his stride as he moved toward her. Felt it in his touch as he cupped her face with his hands, lifting it so her tearful sight had no other choice but to look him straight on.
"You can't believe him. You're no one's trash." His eyes seemed to grow darker, pained, fixated on hers. Lost in them, she couldn't look away. Couldn't speak. "You are beautiful…so beautiful it hurts." He bent down, resting his forehead on hers. "I would do anything to have you."
She swallowed hard at the way he'd spoken, slow and determined, as if those words were a concentrated version of everything he'd ever wanted to say. And she understood why. Through all the confusion in her mind, the war with the tug in her chest, the burning need to touch him, she realized, she felt the same way. "Then have me."

Give in to Me, as well as the first two installments of The Night Series can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, and at beachwalkpress.com.


Give in to Me Buy Links
http://www.amazon.com/Give-The-Night-Series-ebook/dp/B00F6YGOT6
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/give-in-to-me-sidda-lee-tate/1116908001?ean=2940148730385
http://beachwalkpress.com/give-in-to-me/

Connect with Sidda Lee Tate:

On the web: www.siddaleetate.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Sidda-Lee-Tate/539643472722303
Twitter: https://twitter.com/siddaleewrites

'Til next time!

Sam :-) 
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Storytellers by Laura Elliot

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Synopsis:
Four storytellers
One ancient demon
No way out…
Four women who call themselves The Storytellers have gathered one hot August evening to tell tales, as they have for years. But on this night, they unknowingly evoke the powers of an ancient Mayan idol that breathes real life into their stories. The Mayan idol isn’t the only ancient being awakened. A power-hungry demon is determined to see the women fail and become enslaved to him forever.
Now the women’s lives depend on surviving each other’s stories, defeating the demon and solving a centuries-old mystery.
If they survive until The End untold wealth is theirs. But some stories have a life of their own…
Exclusive Excerpt:
THE STORYTELLER: Professor Alex Abernathy

Tamara pulled up to the house in her Jeep Wrangler, no roof, no doors, the same jeep as Alex’s Summer Man, Lars. His was perpetually caked with the dust of the desert. Encrusted with it, as they both had been. It occurred to Alex that she’d never noticed what color his Jeep was and shivered, recalling how his eyes reminded her of the last glow of an Athenian sunset.

Alex missed Lars and the power he had over her. She’d never felt this way about any of her Summer Men, no matter how exotic their homeland. Summer Men were easily kept at bay and out of her heart. The day she met Lars she knew they’d be lovers. Last month when they had to be apart for a week, she could barely deliver her lectures in Aman because of the ache she felt inside. A hollowness. A vague invisibility.

A handful of times over the past few weeks, Alex would open her cedar mailbox and find Lars’s hand-written letters sealed with wax, as old-school as himself. The sight of his letters made her heart race and her cheeks hot, thrilling her the same way Lars would when he simply entered a room. He always signed them Forever Yours, Moonlight. He told Alex she was his sun. That the world would be dark until once again fate brought them together. She shivered remembering the gleam in his eye and his unwavering certainty that fate would. His way with words brought Alex to her knees.

Lars was the only Summer Man she let into her Winter World. But this year, her Winter World of tranquility, responsibility and decidedly less passion crept up to the carefully crafted illusion of her gregarious, uncompromising other life.

About the Author:
I love writing about enchanted road trips, cursed storytellers, shadow worlds, and alien romance while eating lots of popcorn. After twenty-plus years as a freelance graphic designer/animator with clients including E! Entertainment Television and The Los Angeles Times, I left the real world behind and followed my heart into the world of fiction. Little known fun facts––I can’t kill a spider but would gladly kill the tomato-plant eating gophers in my yard if I could get my hands on them, I wouldn’t mind dying in a vat of salted carmel ice cream from Portland’s Salt & Straw, next on my dream list is a trip to Indonesia, I daydream of doing stand-up comedy when I’m not completely terrified of it.

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All the best with The Storytellers, Laura! 
'Til next time! 
Sam :-) X

Country Girls by Tressa Messenger

Tressa is no stranger to my blog and it's always a pleasure to welcome her back here. She has a new release, Country Girls and is here today to share the gorgeous cover art, a little taster of what her latest book is all about, as well as generous rafflecopter giveaways - $20 Visa, signed book, Ebook, and swag! 


About Country Girls....
Marissa left town as soon as high school ended, carrying with her deep dark secrets that she never intended to divulge, but once she went back home after twenty years for her high school reunion she knew that was exactly where she wanted to be.  Once back in her home town in North Carolina it all comes rushing back to her, both good and bad, even the uncontrollable desire for her first love, who happened to be her best friend’s husband.

Marissa and her three best friends could never have imagined the events that would take place once these once inseparable County girls are back together again or the hot nights that are sure to come.

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About Tressa....


I am a small town girl with big dreams. I grew up in a small coastal community called Pamlico County in the town of Reelsboro, North Carolina. Growing up in such a rural area there wasn't much to do, so I developed a wide fantasy finding solace in writing poetry and songs. Being a gypsy at heart I left my little secure coastal town to discover other parts of the country, always looking for my next adventure. It was a sad and lonely time, but also a fun and exciting time in my life. I had too many emotions to process so I started to put it all down on paper. That became the start of my first novel, which I have yet to finish. 

When I was 30 I sat down and felt an overwhelming urge to write, even though I had no clue where to start. I spent that year writing nonstop until my first complete novel entitled Protector was finished. This novel was a dream come true, although I found out during the process, at 31 years old, I am dyslexic. Reading was always a struggle throughout my life and finding out why has really made a difference in me and my writing. Writing is such a wonderful and daunting process, but I have succeeded in doing something I never thought I would do. 
As of now I have 5 novels published: Protect, Protect Me, Protect Us, Too Close To Home and This I Promise You, with many more on the way. Writing is such a passion of mine and I hope my readers feel the love I put into my work and know that no matter your past, you can do anything.

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'Til next time!
Sam :-) X

Ella's Turning What?

Happy Birthday Ella!
To celebrate Ella turning....(shh, you should never disclose a lady's age! so lets say another year more beautiful) she is holding a Birthday Blog Hop from the 9th - 11th August with over 100 of her friends! 
Prizes!
I will be giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card to a lucky winner. There is a HUGE grand prize of $100 Amazon or B&N GC (yes you read that right!) and I will be giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card to a lucky winner on my blog. More on that in a sec. 
Cake!
So, to fit in with the 'birthday' theme I thought I'd share a little something - cake! I'm a big fan of cake! From the day I can remember my Mum would ALWAYS make a big issue out of my birthday cake. She would usually have it professionally made and they were just simply amazing! One year it was Saturday Night Fever, one year Po from the Teletubbies (hey, he was cute!) and another Harry Potter, plus lots more. I haven't got any photos to hand to share unfortunately but the cake bug seems to have passed through the genes from mother to daughter, because I'm the exact same with my boys! And I can share some pictures of their birthday cakes with you! 
Turning 3 Turning 2 Turning 1
As you can well and truly see, I have my Mum's perfect cake addiction! I hope your birthday cake is extra special Ella! 
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I wonder if I could make my debut book's cover into a cake! Now there's an idea for my birthday 2014! Speaking of which, would you like to see it....it's really beautiful, well I think so :-) 

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Revenge in Rio by  Samantha Darling Genre(s): Contemporary RomanceDigital ISBN: 9781937325916Length: CategoryPublication Date: October 21, 2013Price: $4.99Calculated revenge, unexpected passion…Business magnate Luca Venancio is returning to Rio to pay his respects to his late brother, and to seduce his once fiancée, Daniella, back into his bed. Five years ago she left him without so much as a word, shunning him and the rich life he could offer in exchange for his younger, reckless brother. Now Luca wants revenge—seduce her and dump her, that's all he intends to do.Blackmailed into a violent farce of a marriage, Daniella had no choice but to comply to protect Luca's life, even though it meant never being able to see him again. Years later, a twist of fate reunites them, throwing her plans of fleeing Rio out of the window and the love of her life straight back in.Luca's flawless plan soon becomes complicated when he discovers Daniella is expecting his brother's child. It becomes even more complicated when old passions return. Can he actually go through with seducing her, bedding her, and then discarding her?***

I told you she was beautiful! 
Ok, enough of my waffling! To be in with a chance of winning that Grand old prize of $100 Amazon OR B&N GC (winners choice) just simply comment here and you'll be entered into the draw, but remember to leave your email address too! And then enter the rafflecopter before to be into win my $10 Amazon GC giveaway. Simples! 
Get hoppin'... check out all of the amazing authors and bloggers participating in this hop. Be sure to comment at each stop and leave your email address to be entered in the grand prize.
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1. Ella Jade  37. Suzzana C Ryan  73. Kiru Taye  2. Lacey Wolfe  38. Taryn Kincaid  74. Mary Tatar  3. Tamaria Soana  39. Gale Stanley  75. Ashen White  4. Viari Rose  40. Adriana Kraft  76. Selene Chardou  5. Ashlynn Monroe  41. Liberty Ann Ireland  77. Bebe Balocca  6. Emily Wood  42. Bookoholic Anom  78. RULE BREAKER BOOKS - SUSAN ARDEN  7. Chelsea Falin  43. Butterflies, Books & Dreams  79. Rhonda Laurel  8. Gemma K. Murray  44. Lila Munro  80. Janice Seagraves, Author  9. N Kuhn  45. Olivia Starke  81. Zara Stoneley  10. Crystal's Many Reivews  46. Heather (Not Everyone's Mama)  82. Cataleya  11. Addicted to Reading  47. Wendy Smith  83. Miranda  12. Picked by Poison  48. Samantha Darling  84. Kate Richards  13. Tabitha Rayne  49. Inner Goddess  85. Tara Mills Romance  14. Margaret Taylor  50. Victoria's Gossip  86. Jacqueline's Reads  15. Smoldering Heat  51. Kayla The Bibliophile  87. Tyeesha Webb  16. Romance on a Budget  52. Amber Gleisner  88. Kindlehooked  17. Harlie  53. GirlyGirlBookReviews  89. Romantic Reading Escapes  18. Malia Mallory  54. Just Booked  90. Jessica Carroll  19. Morticia Knight  55. Book Liaison  91. J.C. Valentine (INT)  20. Desiree Holt  56. elodie parkes erotic romance  92. Andria Large  21. Stephanie Phillips  57. S. J. Maylee  93. Tiffany Daune  22. Mary Quast  58. Rhonda Lee Carver  94. Chrissy Fletcher  23. Kristabel Reed  59. Lucy Felthouse  95. Reality Bites! Let's Get Lost!!  24. Sarah C (TwiMom22580  60. Wild Wordy Women  96. Mindy Nabors  25. Melissa Keir  61. Reading By The Book  97. Regina May Ross  26. Illustrious Illusions  62. T D Hassett  98. #BookNerd  27. Janice Baker  63. Vicki Charboneau  99. Savannah Leigh  28. Natasha Blackthorne (US)  64. M.A. Stacie  100. Doris O'Connor  29. Cassandra Carr  65. Louisa Bacio  101. Karen Hawk  30. My Daily Romance (Kate Good)  66. Hook Me Up Book Blog  102. Kel Starnes  31. Stephanie Beck  67. Cindy Jacks  103. Kerry @ I am a book addict and proud of it (int)  32. For the Love of Bookends  68. Tiffany Talks Books  104. Shades of Rose Marketing  33. Wine Relaxation And MY Kindle  69. Liv Honeywell  105. Christine Marquette  34. Lily Harlem  70. Lea Barrymire  106. Shelly Lazar  35. Julie Lynn Hayes  71. Lyncee Shillard  107. T.M. Lazar  36. Aimee Duffy  72. Lana Savage  

'Til next time! Enjoy the Birthday Hop!
Sam :-)X

COVER REVEAL for Revenge in Rio......

EEEEEK!!
I can finally  share my beautiful cover art for my debut with Beachwalk Press, Revenge in Rio. I've had the art work (created by Fantasia Frogs) for a couple of weeks but have held off revealing it until now because....today I'm on tour all over the show sharing it with you and the big wide world! 
So, with further ado, here we go.....


Revenge in Rio
By: Samantha DarlingBeachwalk PressReleasing October 21st, 2013



Isn't it just sooooo pretty?! They are definitely Daniella and Luca to a T. I'm in love with it! I hope you all love it as much as I do :-) 
Blurb
***Calculated revenge, unexpected passion…Business magnate Luca Venancio is returning to Rio to pay his respects to his late brother, and to seduce his once fiancée, Daniella, back into his bed. Five years ago she left him without so much as a word, shunning him and the rich life he could offer in exchange for his younger, reckless brother. Now Luca wants revenge—seduce her and dump her, that's all he intends to do.Blackmailed into a violent farce of a marriage, Daniella had no choice but to comply to protect Luca's life, even though it meant never being able to see him again. Years later, a twist of fate reunites them, throwing her plans of fleeing Rio out of the window and the love of her life straight back in.Luca's flawless plan soon becomes complicated when he discovers Daniella is expecting his brother's child. It becomes even more complicated when old passions return. Can he actually go through with seducing her, bedding her, and then discarding her?
***'Til next time! Sam :-) X

My boys turned 3......

As most of you are aware by now (I haven't stopped talking about it on FB for a while!) but for those of you that don't know....my twin boys turned 3 last Saturday. Aw, 3! Where did that last year go, in fact where did the last 3 go?! 

We had a party to celebrate like we have done every year, but each party seems to get bigger and bigger (and I'm pretty sure the adults enjoy the bouncy castle even more than the kids do!)....here's a few pics of the day I thought I'd share with you :-)  

Neev....or is it Sacha with the Mickey my Uncle made for their party
And Sacha...or Neev?
Boys on the bouncy castle


Magnets made for the kids party bags by Jessica Harrington


Handmade felt toys for the kids party bags made by Marie at HeartFelt


Handmade crayons for party bags by Dinky Doodles


Chocolate and Vanilla Mickey themed biscuits made by the amazingly talented Arlene at Button Biscuits and Cakes


Party bags made by Simply Lovely


Party banners made by Simply Lovely


Birthday cake made by Adam at Adams Cakes


US! 
So, I hope you enjoyed!
'Til next time!
Sam :-) X                                                                                   

Business and Pleasure by Emily Wood.....

Today is the 1st August. Yeah, so, I hear you say. That means it's day one of a month long sale! The lovely Emily Wood has stopped by to tell you about the celebratory sale for her book, Business and Pleasure! Now, tell me who doesn't love a sale, especially a book one...in summer!
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Hi everybody! To celebrate the release of The Right Kind of Wrong (Rags and Riches Series #3) you can get Business and Pleasure for just $0.99 for the entire month of August! 
Blurb:
Can mixing business and pleasure ever result in a happy ending?When sexy, rich Lawrence Russo asks Mia to come and work for him in Italy for two weeks, she jumps at the chance. After all, it beats pole dancing, and the salary he offers her is practically obscene.A relationship quickly begins to develop between the two, but Mia can't help but wonder if Lawrence's feelings for her are genuine or if he feels he's just paying for a service. Even if their relationship is strong enough to survive her insecurities, what will happen when somebody from her past shows up and threatens to reveal her deepest, darkest secret?
Content Warning: explicit sex


Excerpt:
Lucy looked around nervously. "What's wrong?" she asked."I…don't know," Mia admitted. Perhaps she was just being paranoid."Mia." She heard a familiar drawl coming from the shadows. Her heart raced in anticipation as she turned to see the speaker. He walked out of the shadows and toward them like a jaguar stalking his prey, but Mia didn't feel intimidated, only excited by his presence."You shouldn't go sneaking around in the darkness. You could give a girl a fright." Mia laughed."I could leave, if that would please you," he purred. She loved the way he emphasized please. He gave no indication that he was going to leave. Mia was glad."Er, maybe I'll just go wait around the corner," Lucy said awkwardly. Mia nodded to acknowledge her, feeling a little guilty, because she had actually forgotten Lucy was still there."So, what are you doing here?" Mia tried to seem nonchalant, despite the fact that her body was having some kind of chemical reaction to his presence.As if from nowhere, the handsome man produced the bottle of champagne he had purchased earlier that night. "I do believe we have plans to share this." He took a step closer to her."Oh. I would, it's just we aren't supposed to socialize with the clients outside of the club," Mia said teasingly, although it was technically true."Tell me, Mia, do you always do what you're supposed to do?" It seemed as though he had expected her reaction."No, I guess not.""I've been watching you, Mia.""I've noticed." She took a step in his direction and looked challengingly into his dark eyes. "So, do you like what you see?"They were close enough to touch, and Mia's every nerve was tingling, hoping to feel his fingers on her skin. He swayed forward and, for a moment, she thought he was going to kiss her, but he leaned toward her ear instead. "I have a business proposition for you," he breathed, sending a shiver through her body before he pulled away from her.It took Mia a moment to compose herself, and his eyes sparkled with amusement, no doubt he was enjoying her confusion. "Business…a business proposition?" Mia attempted to sound as casual as she possibly could."I'm returning to my home in Tuscany tomorrow," he announced.Mia felt her heart sink, but was determined not to let it show. "Oh, it must be beautiful in Italy this time of year. But what does that have to do with me?""I was hoping you would accompany me."
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I have always believed that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you. Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion. I live a cozy little life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family, and studying for a degree in Classical Studies. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books!
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