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One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. No strings. ...

One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. No strings. No complications.
Grace DeLeo didn’t do one night stands. She was a relationship girl through and through. All of that went out the window when she met Logan in a bar while he was in town on business.
Logan McFadden liked his no strings lifestyle. He loved his rules. Everything had a place, and there was no space for a relationship or feelings.
One night. That’s all it took to change things forever.

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Jessica Gibson is a recovering bookaholic, she's down from four books a week to a more reasonable one. It was that love of words and creativity that made her dream about writing her first book. That dream was hidden for years, always put on the back burner, filed away in the "someday" section, until her husband Matt gave her the kick in the pants she needed to actually get off her butt and write.
Jessica and Matt live in Southern California and have a serious addiction to reality tv shows like Pawn Stars and American Restoration. They have one amazing son who runs circles around them both.Aside from writing, she runs an online event planning business called the Release Day Diva. In addition to novels, Jessica writes and maintains the blog Book on the Bright Side. Keep up with Jessica and her latest releases and events on her blog.

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Four months ago my world shattered under my feet, the lif...

Four months ago my world shattered under my feet, the life I had loved was dramatically cut short. All of my family and friends were taken from me by the very man who nursed my wounds and cared for me as a sickly child.My FatherThe man who claimed to love me, sold me to a white man old enough to be my grandfather, I was to be his teenage bride.I was taught obedience, how to keep house and to never deny my husband the sweetness between my legs.All the money in the world couldn’t buy my love until I met Tristian.My husband had robbed my purity and innocence.Tristian had stolen my heart and soul.
But it is me how has been lying to them all, I have been keeping the biggest secret and it could cost me Tristian love. 



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Hi my name is Aria, I am an Australian born and bred. I love my Vegemite, thongs and stinking on summers.I have been writing for nearly two years and in this time I have written and published four novels and currently nearly finished my fifth.The genres I love to write are Young adult and paranormal romance, and my latest novel is something new for me and it my very first attempt at Contemporary Romance.I currently work full time as a nurse and in my spare time I am either working on my latest writing projects or spending time with my beloved huskies. But my first love is my beloved four children, without these kids I would be the crazy dog lady and most likely own twenty huskies.




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Reflecting on September 11

13 years ago today our country was attacked by terrorists. I remember it clearly, hearing the news on the radio and calling my husband at work asking him if he'd heard from his friend who worked at the World Trade Center. My husband couldn't believe it, I couldn't believe it, yet we were naively confident it could never happen here. Terrorism only happened overseas, we only saw it on television. We were wrong.
Having found out that I was pregnant with my fourth child only a few days before, I wondered what kind of a world I was bringing my child into. Sitting at work at my desk, everything seemed surreal that I could be doing something so normal, so mundane, while in New York City people were suffering.
I was surprised and felt blessed when the calls from our business contacts came pouring in. People that we did business with were concerned about our safety and well being. It felt wonderful to know that even though miles separated us, that our tiny little company had made such an impact on these people.
Our thoughts were with our two bosses who were on travel overseas who were traveling home that had not yet arrived in the Buffalo Airport. Both arrived home safely.
8:46:40 a.m - American Airlines Flight 11 struck the norther facade of the North Tower of the World Trade Center between the 93 and 99th floors. 92 souls aboard. 1,344 trapped. Countless souls lost in the World Trade Center.
9:03:11 am - United Airlines Flight 175 strikes the southern facade of the Southern Tower of the World Trade Center between the 77th and 85th floors. 65 souls aboard. 700 killed or trapped. Countless souls lost in the World Trade Center.
9:37: American Airlines Flight 77 - crashes into the western side of the Pentagon in Washington DC 64 souls aboard. 125 souls in the Pentagon.
9:59 AM - South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses after burning for 56 minutes. Countless souls lost.
10:03 AM - United Airlines Flight 93 crashes into an empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania 33 heroic souls lost as they tried to subdue the attackers.
10:28 - North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses after burning for 105 minutes. Countless souls lost.
2977 souls were lost that day and that included civilians, firemen, policemen, and soldiers.  This number does not include the 19 terrorists that were involved in this attack.
In less than two hours, thousands were lost and America lost her innocence forever.
Please pray for all of those lost on September 11, pray for their families, their friends, their loved ones. Each one of these lost souls is a hero, their loss made us stronger, their lives made an impact on us. Each one will never be forgotten. 
God bless America

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Human life has value. The poor living in the gutter...

 Human life has value. The poor living in the gutter is as valuable as the rich living in a manor. The scoundrel is no less valuable than the saint. Because of this, every life a reaper takes must be redeemed. Raven has lived by this first tenet since she was trained by her father to become a reaper. But since his death, she’s been spending years redeeming the lives she’s taken. By her count, she’s even and it’s time for that life to end. If she settles down and becomes a wife, she might just feel human again. But on the way to the life she thinks she wants, the baron of New Haven asks her to complete a task which she cannot ignore… Just when Raven decides to give up on her life as an assassin, she’s pulled right back in. The Chronicles of Steele: Raven is a steampunk-inspired fantasy set in an alternate universe.
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1000 Twitter Followers OH YEAH!!!!!

I've been working really really hard to get to 1000 twitter followers so reaching this goal is quite a milestone for me! I'm so thankful to all my readers and fans who made it possible. I appreciate and love each and every one of my family, friends, and fans in my life. You guys are all truly truly amazing and make every step of my writing journey exciting and blessed. So from the bottom of my heart. Thank you, thank you for blessing me with your love.

Sincerely,

Lee

 



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A Tragic Warrior Lost in Two Worlds... The war in Iraq ended for Lieutenant Freddie Williams when an IED explosion left his mind and body shattered. Once he was a skilled gamer and expert in virtual warfare. Now he's a broken warrior, emerging from a medically induced coma to discover he's inhabiting two separate realities. The first is his waking world of pain, family trials, and remorse--and slow rehabilitation through the tender care of Becky, his physical therapist. The second is a dark fantasy realm of quests, demons, and magic that Freddie enters when he sleeps.




 
The Sea of Dreams spat me out with no memories, no idea of who I was or what my purpose might be. When Captain Bo, dream killer extraordinaire, arrived, I took a chance to explore. On the road of discovery, I tripped upon dreamplanes floating dead in a graveyard, scared children attempting to survive their dreams turned nightmare, strange guardians, rogue Dreamlanders, and ships with hearts of silver. I learned more about Dreamland than I ever thought possible. But people are dying. They're disappearing. Dreamland is twisting, shifting, ripping. I don't know how best to help, how to save those I've met, who have wormed their way into my heart. If only I knew who I was, what I'd been born to do. Then I found out. I know who I am. I wish I didn't. Dream Killers is geared for fans of Once Upon a Time. Read More



 Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all. Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway. She planned every detail, except one. Her high school sweetheart and best friend, who left her years before, sees her at a gas station. Hope thinks all is lost, until he offers to help them. Read More    


Erinn Wolf needs to reinvent herself. A once celebrated playwright turned photographer, she's almost broke, a little lonely, and tired of her sister's constant worry. When a job on a reality TV show falls into her lap, she's thrilled to be making a paycheck--and when a hot Italian actor named Massimo rents her guesthouse, she's certain her life is getting a romantic subplot. But with the director, brash, gorgeous young Jude, dogging her every step, she can't help but look at herself through his lens--and wonder if she's been reading the wrong script all along. . Purchase      


Annie Crow Knoll-Sunrise is the story of a place where people come to restore their spirits, heal their pain and reclaim their lives. Annie is a determined young woman who is left to run her family's property after the death of her parents. Managing fourteen summer cottages with only the help of a family friend, she struggles to survive on her own. When she meets Drew, a young college professor, Annie thinks she's finally found a love she can trust. But years of conflict and pain destroy their bond and leave Annie alone again, unless she can find lasting peace and passion in the most unlikely arms. Read More    


Imagine an island that offered a couple an erotic fantasy for their benchmark 40th Birthday. And if this milestone was the one time to step out on a ledge and take a risk, would they dare participate in a multiple partner sexual encounter? When Don Nightengale, a budding hotelier, husband and father, successfully gambled the answer an astounding yes and opened a mysterious sex-fueled cabaret in the catacombs of an ancient slave castle in Cuba, his former life as a suburban Long Island insurance executive ended. Seeking a taste of his carefully crafted masquerade, revelers from around the globe arrived in droves. But Don couldn't have his cake and eat and it too. To fulfill his dream of building the world’s most spectacular resort, he partnered with men he ordinarily would not have and convinced his wife that this was the road to success and happiness. Read More  


   

Elena is a survivor--and no stranger to the cruelty that lurks in the shadows of society. Caught up in the search for a missing student, she must face the increasing violence head on and find the strength to overcome her own past. Time is running out. Too many children have recently been reported missing, for this latest disappearance to be a coincidence. Invitations for a special auction have already been sent and buyers are gathering. Elena's fierce determination to save a young girl sets off a chain of events that leads to the same man who orchestrated Elena's own vicious kidnapping. Will justice triumph in Elena's crusade to save other innocent victims from the same fate she was forced to endure? Purchase  


To what lengths will a man go for the woman he loves? Reed Dartmouth will learn the answer to those questions time and time again throughout his relationship with Jade Montgomery. When he first meets her as a young, gentle boy the heartache from losing his mother only a year before is still fresh and painful. Jade is different from anyone else he’s ever met; tough, sassy, and even a bit cruel. But she’s also the same as he is: she knows what it’s like to lose a parent. Their friendship begins and a bond like no other is formed. Time passes and Reed learns that not only are Jade’s parents dead, they were murdered and she’s made an oath to one day bring them justice. No matter the price. Read More   



When a crippled young lord rescues a girl falling from a tree, it reveals a secret about himself and his mother's side of the family that could put him at the center of a war with beings he thought only existed in fairy tales. Tristan Gareth Smyth lived his entire life stuck at home at Waverly Park and left behind while his Grandfather makes trips to London, all because of his blasted wheelchair. Then an American heiress falls in his lap, literally, and he must find a way to keep her at a distance to protect not only his secret, but everyone around him from an assassin sent to kill him. Purchase   





Look out, Venice Beach--the Wolf women are all together again. But when 70-year-old Virginia arrives with her teacup Chihuahua and unshakeable confidence, she senses trouble. Erinn is keeping secrets--like being broke and out of work--and Suzanna is paying too much attention to the wrong man--a Latino dance instructor who nearly broke her heart once before. Virginia's ready for the third act of her life, and she intends to make it rousing and romantic. Now she just has to convince her daughters to throw out their old scripts. If life has taught Virginia anything, it's this: there's more than one way to a "happily ever after"... Purchase        

What happens when the heart and soul divides? Chosen by the Myst, her royal prophecy traces back over a thousand years. Leader of the Valkyrie, part human and part supernatural, Auriel bridges the invisible gap between Earth and Midgard demanded by the Laws of the Nine Norse Realms. She alone prevents Ragnarok from wiping away those she loves. There’s only one problem: he forgot. Liam Skyland is a hybrid werewolf with a death warrant. The bastard son of the lycan King narrowly escaped death as an infant. The world shifts, and Liam loses four years of his life. All he remembers is that she is coming. Read More   

One woman, three men, and a beach romance as unpredictable as the riptide. . . Being a widow at the age of forty-four was never in Jude Hawthorne’s plans. After her husband’s death, she’s left with her family’s beach restaurant and two nearly-grown children. The last thing she’s looking for is another chance at love. However, if her husband’s best friends, the Posse, have anything to say about it, love is just what she’s going to get. The Posse is determined to take care of Jude, and when they decide the best way to do that is for one of them to sweep her off her feet, three begin to vie for her affections. But only one can reach her heart. In a story of friendship, loss and second chances, Jude will learn her life is far from being over. Purchase  

A potion gone wrong, or right? Single, unemployed, and in charge of her very own pet zombie, Ella Perry is cooking up trouble, and it's raining men. Ella has spent years searching for a cure for a zombie named Freddie. However, when an experimental concoction takes an unexpected turn, she gets a glimpse of the life she's been missing by hanging out with the undead. Zombies, Angels, and Pixies. Oh my! Don't miss out on the first book in the new "Sexy Witches" series. Purchase   



 
After a night of celebrating with friends, Emily Warren is attacked by a colleague. She’s fortunate to escape the rape attempt but now suffers from terrifying nightmares, although she’s too ashamed to tell anyone. Her family suspect something and enlist Bill, an old friend of hers she’s not seen for a number of years, to try to find out what’s wrong. Under the pretext of a white-lie, he invites her out to his farm, where she will have to be careful she doesn’t reveal that her attacker is still in contact and threatening to finish what he started. This isn’t her biggest secret, though. Bill must never learn that she’s loved him since high school. Bill has two weeks to find out what is frightening Emily, but must also be careful she doesn’t discover how much he loves her. Read More       

Book ONE in the stand-alone EMBRACE YOURSELF series. A poignantly humorous New Adult romance with a twist. Embrace your awkward. Be unique. Change your fairytale ... If you are looking for a happy book about beautiful people, this is the wrong story. If you are looking for a narrative without emotion, without regrets, and without mistakes, this is definitely the wrong story. This is by no means an uncomplicated tale about uncomplicated people. It is by no means sweet or light. This story is ugly. This story is complicated. This story is emotional. This story is tragic. Read More These wonderful authors are sponsoring a $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (and several other giveaways in the rafflecopter) Please support them by buying their books. Fill out the form below to enter. a Rafflecopter giveaway -- Mandie Stevens Interested in a Social Media Campaign for your Book Or Product? I work with a team of bloggers. Ask me how! http://www.takingtimeformommy.com http://literaryaddicts.com http://promotionalbooktours.com http://mandiestevens.com

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Children's author Crystal Bozeman Clifton is sponsoring a Christmas in July Event! Who is this amazing lady?

 Crystal Clifton is married and has 4 children and 6 grand children and her Childrens Books are loosely based on them. She was raised in Dalhart Texas of which she still calls home and loves to visit it as much as possible. She currently resides in Michigan with her Son his wife and their daughter, she also has a home in Colbert,Georgia. Writing has always been a passion of Crystals and her mom told her one day it would bring her success. Crystal has been writing since she was about eleven years old. She wrote any where form poetry to plays and a couple of songs. She is a people person and has been told she never leaves a place without making a new friend.

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 Today is Jenny's special day. Early one Saturday morning, Jenny ran into the kitchen. "Mom, do you remember what today is?" she asked excitedly. "No. Is it a special day or something?" Mom answered smiling. Jenny's face fell into a sad face. "Today is my birthday, Mommy." 
Making fun of someone is never a nice thing to do, especially when you don’t know what they might become in the future. Find out what happens to Jefferson that surprised all his friends.

 Andy wants to give his mom a very special gift for Christmas and after watching his favorite movie he has decided as to what that gift will be. With the help of his Dad and a local store he accomplishes that very thing and makes Moms Christmas extra special along with his siblings Jenny, Suzy and Clayton.  Stalker Links:

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 *Contains mature content, suitable for 17+ “When I grow up, I’m going to be a dancer. I just know it.” Of course, life doesn’t always work out how you want. Just ask Monroe Hartley. After burying her childhood dream, Monroe works toward a new one, determined to prove her independence. When life catches up with her, stripping away her resources, she slowly turns toward an unlikely profession. Miller Buchanan has enough on his plate; he doesn’t need to worry about anything or anyone else. Then a petite, dark-haired beauty falls into his lap and despite his personal demons, he can’t stay away. Temptation and possibility linger, but when the past comes knocking, will they trade their future for the familiar? Bio: Cori "C.A." Williams is the author of The Journey Series, Full Count, Imperfect Perfection Series, and The Crush; all of the New Adult Genre. When she's not busy typing away at a new book, she's also trying to juggle three little ones. A self-admitted lip-gloss addict, wine lover, as long as its Moscato, and of course, book lover. **Warning**These are NOT your mama's romance novels.Sign up for her newsletter! http://eepurl.com/NfqT1Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/authorcawilliams Friend me: https://www.facebook.com/authorca.williams.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAWilliams00Buy on Amazon / Barnes and Noble / Kobo-- Mandie Stevens Interested in a Social Media Campaign for your Book Or Product? I work with a team of bloggers. Ask me how! http://www.takingtimeformommy.com http://literaryaddicts.com http://promotionalbooktours.com http://mandiestevens.com

Human life has value. The poor living in the gutter is as...

Human life has value. The poor living in the gutter is as valuable as the rich living in a manor. The scoundrel is no less valuable than the saint. Because of this, every life a reaper takes must be redeemed. Raven has lived by this first tenet since she was trained by her father to become a reaper. But since his death, she’s been spending years redeeming the lives she’s taken. By her count, she’s even and it’s time for that life to end. If she settles down and becomes a wife, she might just feel human again. But on the way to the life she thinks she wants, the baron of New Haven asks her to complete a task which she cannot ignore… Just when Raven decides to give up on her life as an assassin, she’s pulled right back in. The Chronicles of Steele: Raven is a steampunk-inspired fantasy set in an alternate universe. Pauline Creeden will be releasing these episodes two weeks apart and on the day of release they will be FREE! How will you know when they are released? Sign up for Pauline Creeden's newsletter of course! Pauline's Newsletter Sign Up http://eepurl.com/Oe2FnNow onto the gorgeous covers designed by Graphic Designer, Keri Knutson of Alchemy Book Covers -- Mandie Stevens Interested in a Social Media Campaign for your Book Or Product? I work with a team of bloggers. Ask me how! http://www.takingtimeformommy.com http://literaryaddicts.com http://promotionalbooktours.com http://mandiestevens.com