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February 26, 2015

All Of Me Pre-Order Blast by Jennifer Bernard & Giveaways

 




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ALL OF ME
Love Between the Bases #1
Jennifer Bernard
Releasing May 26th, 2015
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Jennifer Bernard, the USA Today bestselling author of the Bachelor Firemen series, scores another homerun with a brand-new series about sexy, single baseball players.


Playing for the Kilby Catfish is hotshot pitcher Caleb Hart’s last chance to salvage his career after a major league meltdown. But the day of his opener with the minor league team, Caleb strikes out with the gorgeous woman who is delivering a petition to run the unruly Catfish out of town. Now to stay in the lineup, Caleb will need to score big with the feisty brunette he can’t keep out of his thoughts.


After the nasty lies Sadie Merritt’s rich ex-boyfriend spread about her all over town, she’s lucky to have a job at all. She can’t afford to screw it up by falling for the player who is supposed to be helping her change the image of the fun-loving Catfish. But that’s easier said than done when Caleb’s voice alone is enough to make her pulse race. And when he surprises her with a mind-blowing kiss, she knows there’s no turning back.


 

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Jennifer Bernard is the USA Today bestselling author of the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriels series. She is a graduate of Harvard and a former news promo producer. The child of academics, she confounded her family by preferring romance novels to … well, any other books. She left big city life for true love in Alaska, where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters. She’s no stranger to book success, as she also writes erotic novellas under a naughty secret name not to be mentioned at family gatherings.


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Published on February 26, 2015 02:03

February 25, 2015

Debate Beautiful Nightmare by Bella Juarez book blast & Giveaway

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Beautiful Nightmare


Knights of Red Horse book 2


Print Length: 72 pages


Publisher: Decadent Publishing (February 11, 2015)


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Synopsis


Aaron Rosencrantz’s architectural firm is thriving—thanks to his brilliant and tough-as-nails COO, Natasha Rodriguez. But every day, they deny the powerful attraction raging between them. Corporate meetings and contracts rule their lives—not to mention a string of promises and commitments made to family. However, all bets are off when he catches a sexy glimpse of her desire for him. His hopes soar…only to be dashed by a horrible misunderstanding. So when mysterious and renowned Madame Eve sets up these two powerful personalities to come together at the Las Vegas Carnivore Club, which one will bend?


 


Where to buy


Decadent Publishing


Amazon


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About the author


Bella Juarez is originally from San Antonio, Texas and now lives and writes on a small ranch in South Central Texas. She draws inspiration from the real life heroes and heroines of the United States military and her many experiences in the twelve years she worked within that world as well as from her life in the civilian world. Her love of thrill and adventure are reflected in her stories. When she’s not writing, Bella runs a business and is active in the business community. She also runs half-marathons and loves to be in the kitchen whipping up something to feed her hungry boys.


 


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Published on February 25, 2015 17:32

Bon Appétit and a Book with Marie Ferrarella

Bon Appétit and a Book with Marie Ferrarella


author of


CARRYING HIS SECRET


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Marizpan Cake


So far, I have never met anyone who passed up a slice—or 4.”


-Marie Ferrarella


 


INGREDIENTS:


1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white (or yellow) cake mix


1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix


1 teaspoon ground nutmeg


¾ cup of vegetable oil


¾ cup of Amaretto


4 eggs


½ cup of almond slivers


1 tube of almond paste (marzipan)


 


DIRECTIONS:


 



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 10 inch bundt pan with Pam (with flour)

 



Cut almond paste into approximately 14 slices, then put into blender (or something that resembles a coffee bean grinder) (Ninja puts out a small one that is fantastic). Object is to break up the slices into tiny pieces to distribute the flavor throughout the cake.

 



In medium bowl combine all the above ingredients then beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes.

 



Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes (insert knife in center, cake is done when knife comes out clean) Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert and remove cake from pan (with luck!). Let cake cool completely, then drizzle with powder sugar.

 



Enjoy.

 


Praise for Marie Ferrarella


“The characters are fascinating and will leave readers eager to hear their stories.” –RT Book Reviews


“The writing is fantastic and keeps the reader engaged throughout the entire story.”–Harlequin Junkie


“She has a genuine knack for keeping the reader interested and involved in the characters and their emotional feelings.”–Fresh Fiction


 


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CARRYING HIS SECRET


The 250th Book by USA Today Bestselling Author


Marie Ferrarella


 


 


When Elizabeth Shelton finds her boss murdered, her life is thrown into turmoil. But nothing shocks her more than learning she’s pregnant by the victim’s son. She kept her attraction to mogul Whit Adair hidden for years before their one-night tryst—and now she must keep another secret. When the killer targets her next, Whit goes from her one-time lover to her full-time bodyguard. Taking her to his ranch for safekeeping, Whit discovers the truth about the baby. He offers his protection, but Elizabeth wants more—his love. For his child and its mother, he’ll do anything—even take down a murderer.


 


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Prolific romance author MARIE FERRARELLA swears she was born writing, “which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother.”


 


From an early age, Marie’s parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. “Initially, I began writing myself into my favorite shows. I was a detective on 77 Sunset Strip, the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on Bonanza, and the Girl from U.N.C.L.E. before there was a Girl from U.N.C.L.E., not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories on The Mickey Mouse Club.


 


Born in West Germany of Polish parents, she came to America when she was four years of age. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York. It was there that she was to meet the man she would marry, truly her first love. Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on her future husband, Charles Ferrarella


 


CARRYING HIS SECRET


By Marie Ferrarella


Harlequin Presents; February 3, 2015


$5.50; 288 pages


ISBN-13: 9780373279050


 


 


 


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Published on February 25, 2015 04:25

Movie Star Cast by Andrea Laurence

 


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By Andrea Laurence


 


Whenever I start a new book, I start a new Pinterest board. I like to collect images that inspire the story, including the characters, the settings and the clothes, then I use them to send to my publisher to help them with the cover design. You can check out my Pinterest board for THIRTY DAYS TO WIN HIS WIFE here:  http://www.pinterest.com/aclaurence/thirty-days-to-win-his-wife/


 


For Tyler, my inspiration and movie star cast choice would be Chris Pine. There’s just something about those blue eyes and perpetually scruffy chin that suited him perfectly. For Amelia, I chose the buxom redhead Christina Hendricks. There’s something undeniably sexy about those curves and Tyler was just the man to handle them.


—Andrea


 


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Praise for Andrea Laurence


 


“Charming, fun stories and nicely drawn characters make for a great read.”  –RT Magazine


 


“Her writing style is witty and keeps you in your toes, while weaving a tale with the perfect amount of sweet romance.”Two Moms Reading Blog


 


“The romance is the perfect combination of emotions and passion. The amazing chemistry between the characters also helps.”–Harlequin Junkie


 


“I fell in love from the first line of the book, and my joy continued throughout the entire story.”


–Barbara Vey, Reviewer


 


 


THIRTY DAYS TO WIN HIS WIFE


By Andrea Laurence


 


Even with a baby on the way, Amelia’s holding out for the perfect husband. Tyler has 30 days to prove he’s the one.


 


Best friends Tyler Dixon and Amelia Kennedy eloped to Vegas on a whim. But before they can deal with their quickie divorce, she confesses: she’s pregnant. Now there’s no way Tyler will agree to go their separate ways. He wants them to stay married, raise their child together, share a house—and a bed.


 


Yet Amelia has always dreamed of a perfect marriage and she doesn’t think this self-made millionaire is lifetime material despite their friendship. She’s given him just one month to prove her wrong.


 


ANDREA LAURENCE has been devouring books since she learned to read at the age of 3. An old portable typewriter got her started writing in her room at 8 and she’s been writing ever since. Her practical nature led her to pursue a master’s degree and a career that would pay the bills, but the writing bug continued to bite. She started working ferociously in her spare time to become a published author and has become an active member of her local RWA chapter, Heart of Dixie. After eight years and 11 completed manuscripts, she finally made the leap and got “the call” from Harlequin Desire on May 31, 2011.


A dedicated West Coast girl transplanted into the Deep South, Andrea is working on her real-life “happily ever after” with her boyfriend of 10 years and their collection of animals including two cats, two mutts and a Siberian husky that sheds like nobody’s business.


THIRTY DAYS TO WIN HIS WIFE


By Andrea Laurence


Harlequin Desire; February 3, 2015


$5.25 US; 192 pages


ISBN-13: 9780373733699


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Published on February 25, 2015 03:14

A Lovely Dream by Barbara Cutrera Blog Tour & Giveaway

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Author: Barbara Cutrera

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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One night, Seneca Jones has a vivid dream in which a smart, handsome man loves her passionately and unconditionally. Seneca, a social worker, dismisses the dream as a manifestation of longing for what she fears she’ll never have. But she figures out shortly after meeting Michael Benedetto, a former Naval Intelligence Officer, that he is the man of her dreams. Both brilliant and haunted by their pasts, Seneca and Michael realize they were meant to be together regardless of their extremely different backgrounds and their individual struggles with PTSD. Despite their devotion to one another, however, Michael’s past as a spy and the horrific incident that Seneca witnessed as a teenager put their relationship, as well as their lives, in jeopardy. As their love and commitment grow stronger, Seneca and Michael vow to work together to help others who are fighting similar battles. Unfortunately while they attempt to deal with their own issues, they have no way of knowing that an even greater danger looms over their future.


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“Do you mind if I swim?” Michael asked. “I’ll get my stuff out of the SUV and change while you’re inside. I can put my dry clothes back on afterwards.”


“Brrr. It’s fine with me, and there’s no one else around to care. We’re completely isolated here. So, be my guest.”


I made a trip to the bathroom, got two bottles of water out of the fridge, and headed back to the lanai. The moment I opened the door, I stopped. I thought my heart would stop, too.


From his position near the edge of the beach, Michael was unaware that I was standing in the doorway to the house. He slipped off his shirt and placed it on one of the chairs. He then undid his belt buckle, unbuttoned the top button on his shorts, and then unzipped them. Once those were placed next to the shirt, he took off his black boxers. I watched as he pulled on his swim trunks, slipped on his water shoes, then walked into the water and began to swim.


The image of Michaels naked body lingered in the forefront of my brain. His muscles were well-defined but not overly so. His butt was not flat but not too rounded either. And the glimpse I’d had of his….


You need to be very careful or else you know what’s going to happen. Then where will you be? What if he is really like the man from your dream and you have sex with him too soon and ruin everything?


Sighing, I made my way down to where our chairs were set up and took the same seat. I was so engrossed in watching Michael’s powerful body as he swam that I forgot about looking at the sunset.


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Born and raised in Louisiana, Barbara Cutrera was destined to be a storyteller. The author of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, fiction, and mystery novels, she became addicted to reading and creative writing at an early age. She moved to Florida’s Gulf Coast with her husband, son, and Cairn terrier in 2004 and enjoys its relaxed, diverse atmosphere. Barbara, who is visually impaired, believes our minds are only limited by the restrictions we place upon them. She has a passion for writing, reading, family, friends, music, Nutella, and A & W Cream Soda.


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Published on February 25, 2015 03:00

Cover Reveal for Beautifully Destroyed by Sandra Love


 




Beautifully Destroyed

By: Sandra Love


Cover Reveal February 25th


Release Day: Late April/Early May





 
Synopsis:
One Mistake.One Pill.


Equals a lifetime of being destroyed.


Toria Jacob’s had it all; rich parents, a little

sister that looked up to her and also she was the most popular girl in school.

A cheerleader. A quarterback boyfriend. Great friends. She was a role model,

until the day she decided to destroy everything. It started with a harmless

party, and then she was offered a pill. She became hooked. 


Now years have passed, she was now a high school

dropout, and homeless. She is also addicted to that pill that destroyed her

life. Until the day she met Jeb Turner, owner of Turner Hotels. He was

determined to save this beautiful girl. But is Toria beyond destroyed to be

saved? Will Toria destroy Jeb?



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About the Author:

 
Sandra Love is a new to the author world,

publishing her first book in 2013. She currently lives in Michigan, with her

son and partner. Sandra is very lucky to have a sister Amanda, who has been

there with her through everything, including helping her BETA reading her books.

She is also very lucky to have her editor Genevieve Scholl. Sandra has four

cats, Stubby, Odin, Thor and Freya. She loves to spend hours reading her favorite

authors and writing. Her favorite genres are Paranormal, supernatural and

romance. Sandra’s first series of books (Broken Wings) is a Supernatural

romance. She currently has 5 books out, Broken, Broken Hearts: Kaleigh’s

Revenge, Broken Prophecy and To Love Again. She also writes under a pen name

Diamond Davenport. The book is called Summer in Dallas. She just finished

writing Beautifully Destroyed with is due out late April or early May. She

looks up to ALL authors, and loves reading their books. Look forward to many

more books by her.

 


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Published on February 25, 2015 01:30

February 24, 2015

Blog Tour, Review and Q & A for Ten Fingers Touching by Ellen A. Roth

TEN FINGERS TOUCHING


By Ellen A. Roth


image001Princess Leia and Han Solo. Aragorn and Arwen. Buttercup and Westley. To this list of beloved fantasy couples comes Marianna and Martak in Ellen A. Roth’s timeless romantic tale of mystery and adventure, TEN FINGERS TOUCHING (February 2015; $22.95).


Roth spins a passionate fable of suspense and romance illustrated with lush paintings rendered in the highest fantasy tradition by renowned artist John Blumen. Together they weave a spellbinding story of two young lovers caught between the forces of good and evil, with the future of the kingdom and an innocent child’s life at stake. Can the young master of the forest and his beloved maiden save the kingdom and find their “happily ever after?” Fans of Once Upon a Time and The Princess Bride will be swept up in this story featuring the freshest new figures in romantic fantasy literature.


 ELLEN A. ROTH’s TEN FINGERS TOUCHING is a true labor of love.  As a child, Roth was enchanted by fairytales and spent countless hours reading and dreaming. After earning an MFA from Syracuse University, Roth moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where she worked as a registered art therapist, helping emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled children, before earning her Ph.D from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. In 1991, Roth co-founded Getting to the Point, Inc., a premier consulting firm that specializes in helping corporations attract high level executives to Pittsburgh. A member of the National Speakers Association, she has published numerous professional papers and articles. During her career, Roth has received several awards and was named one of theBest 50 Women in Business in Pennsylvania. She shares her life with her husband, Dr. Loren Roth, and her children.


TEN FINGERS TOUCHNG


February 2015


$22.95 hardcover; 104 pages


ISBN-10: 0990726827


ISBN-13:  9780990726821



Questions for Ellen A. Roth


 


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What inspired you to write TEN FINGERS TOUCHING?

 


I wanted to write a romantic fairy tale for adults.


 


There is nothing sweeter, more tender or beautiful than young love.  I dedicated this book to    the youth in every woman to take a woman back to that special time in her life when she experienced her first loving relationship.  I wanted her to recall the magic of her first kiss and the joy of her first intimate physical encounter.


 



What’s the significance of the title?

 


The title comes from the Prologue which is a 10-line poem.  It begins:


Ten toes overlapping,


Ten fingertips pressing,


When the book was done, the title just jumped out at me and it felt right.


 


 



There seems to be resurgence in fairytales. From TV’s Once Upon A Time to the film Into the Woods starring Meryl Streep, fairytales are more popular than ever. Why is that?

 


Children have always enjoyed fairy tales. I certainly spent a lot of time reading magical     stories and dreaming as a child. But now we’re seeing adults brought into the world of         fairy tales. Why?


Perhaps because the world we live in is filled with so many harsh realities, e.g., war,          terrorism, cyber terrorism, hunger, poverty and disease. Technology and social media communicate all these horrors…all these evils….in real time and we are confronted with      them on a daily basis and often powerless to make a difference, even when we want to         play a role.  Also, the outcomes are unknown. Fairy tales take us out of the present and             enable us to escape into magical worlds of fantasy and imagination where good triumphs   over evil and we can align ourselves with the heroes and heroines.


 



What was your favorite fairytale growing up?

 


The Princess and the Pea.


 



Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

 


I don’t really have a favorite author.  I belong to book club and we read everything.  I         have a collection of favorite books. What I enjoy the most is being swept into a story and           not being able to put the book down until I finish it.


 



Tell us more about your main characters, Marianna and Martak. What was your inspiration for these characters?

 


Marianna is not only a beautiful maiden but the most intelligent young woman in her         village. Her father, a retired school teacher, taught her to read and write. She studied     mathematics, astronomy, music and many other things.  Because she is so well-educated, she is brought to the court to be the governess to the young princess, who is a delightful             but mischievous child!


Martak is the Master of the Forest.  He is strong, brave and handsome. He was raised in   the woods by Good’s chosen warrior, who is his Guide and mentor. There are many   special things about Martak, but one is that he communicates with animals and he learns   to fly with a set of wings fashioned by his Guide!


Other main characters include Good, Evil and Princess Rosy!


 



Why are there Pittsburgh references in TEN FINGERS TOUCHING?

I am a huge champion of Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh references are for fun and to give        Pittsburgh fans a special connection with the story. They are inside jokes!


 



How did you find illustrator John Blumen?

 


I went to the website of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators and started clicking on all     the names. When I got to John’s name and saw his magnificent illustrations, I was           hooked. I called him immediately and the rest is history!  John is incredibly talented!


 



What do the illustrations add to the fairytale?

 


Everything!  The illustrations bring the characters to life and engage the readers even          more.They add beauty and elegance and make the book a work of art which is what I was         seeking.


 



What was the process like deciding on the final cover?

 


Very fun!  We knew we wanted it to be romantic, elegant and striking to catch the             reader’s attention, and we wanted to focus on ten fingers touching. John did the             illustration and then we refined it together which is the process that we went through for all the illustrations.


 



When you were writing TEN FINGERS TOUCHING, did you know what you wanted your characters to look like?

 


The characters are described in the story, so yes, I had a vision of what they should look like. But, John Blumen, the illustrator brought the main characters to life, except for Evil. There is no character of Evil because Evil transforms himself.  Evil is deceptive and he can be anything at any time!


 



How long did it take you to write this book?

 


Years!  I began writing it long ago but I never had the time to write the story that I really wanted to tell because, at the same time, I was growing my company.  All my energy and creativity was going in building my relocation firm that eventually had a positive impact on the growth of Southwestern PA. In 2012, I restructured my company in order to carve out more personal time for myself and to focus on the story.


 



What was the most challenging part?

 


Chapter one!  This sets the stage for the climactic battle between Good and Evil.


 



While many people think fairytales are only for children, adults enjoy reading them too. Why?

 


For many reasons:



a) A good story is a good story!
b) Fairy tales are escapes and transport the reader to another world and away from the problems of the day.
c) Fairy tales promote dreaming and magical thinking in adults.
d) Fairy tales such as mine are multi-layered and can be read and interpreted on many levels.  There is a lot to think about in depth if you explore the various themes.

 


 



Without giving away too much, what is your favorite scene in the book?

 


Chapter 12:  The scene of ten fingers touching!


 



As a successful business woman who runs her own company, finding time to write a novel must have been an interesting experience. How did you juggle your full time job while spending your off hours writing this book?

 


As mentioned in response # 12, I cut back on my company to carve out more time to       write. But I am also nocturnal and I write late at night when the rest of the world is asleep. I now understand why authors go to the Cape to write the great American novel.    You need to immerse yourself in your story and avoid distractions.


 



What lessons did you learn while writing the book?

 


Surround yourself with great talent! I have an excellent editor and an outstanding   illustrator.


I also engaged a professional reader, a grammarian and members of my book club who        were test readers!  The end product is not just a book but a work of art.  I love the book            and it gives me great joy to have brought my dream to fruition.


 



Are you planning to write any more fairytales?

 


My next goal is to write the screen play!


 



Are there any other genres that you would like to dabble in?

 


I have an idea for a children’s book but it’s not a fairy tale.  I have also thought about writing a story where the main character is loosely based on my Mother, who passed away 7 years ago.


I miss her terribly.


 


 



Any thoughts about turning TEN FINGERS TOUCHING into a movie? If so, who would you like to see play Marianna and Martak?

 


Yes, I would like very much to see it made into a movie. It is very visual and I could          picture every scene in the process of writing.  I’m not sure who the current young actors             or actresses would be best for the parts but Marianna should be played by a younger        version of Gwyneth Paltrow and Martak by a younger version of Brad Pitt!    I can        picture Meryl Streep in the role of Good!


 


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Published on February 24, 2015 03:00

Blitz: Stud Unleashed: Barry by Kylie Gilmore & Giveaway

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Stud Unleashed: Barry

by Kylie Gilmore

Clover Park STUDS

Publication Date: 24 February 2015

Genres: Contemporary, Humor, Romance


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Each book in the Clover Park STUDS Series can be read as a stand-alone novel, or for more fun read them in order. Characters you’ve loved from past books frequently pop up in other books.


Successful, not-so-great-with-the-ladies, and all around nice guy Barry Furnukle can’t believe his luck when Amber Lewis agrees to date him. But when his attempt to woo her with the world’s most “awesome” date (birding and fro-yo) lands him in the friend zone, he wonders if a guy like him ever had a chance.


On advice from his ladies’ man brother, Barry returns to his acting roots for a little confidence rehab. Suddenly he’s got more female attention than he knows what to do with. But will his new found popularity make him happy? Or will he finally release his inner stud to win the woman he can’t forget?


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He was moving her now, kissing her and backing her up behind the vending machines, pressing her back into the wall, out of sight of the cafeteria doors.


And then his hands roamed everywhere as he kissed her, under her tunic and over the thin cotton of her leggings, drawing a moan from her, then he was lifting her, and she wrapped her legs around his waist, and sweet glory, they fit. The throbbing between her legs intensified as his erection pushed against her through the leggings.


The cafeteria door opened, and they froze.


“Amber?” a voice called.


It was Edith. She’d forgotten she was supposed to help her out with the costumes. She looked at Bare, eyes wide, and he shook his head. He wasn’t putting her down. She was afraid Edith was going to walk all the way in and catch her in this position.


She wiggled, and Bare pressed harder into her, sending a jolt of sensation through her core. His eyes burned into hers, and she barely breathed.


They heard footsteps, and then the door opened and closed again. She let out a breath. “That was a close one. I have to go. I was supposed to help her.”


He eased off her and let her slide slowly down his front. “I could use some help too.”


“What kind of—”


They both glanced down to where his jeans were bulging.


“Oh,” she said.


“Yeah.”


She gave him a small impish smile. “Sorry.”


She started to walk away, but he grabbed her and pulled her back flush against his body. “I’m not.”


He kissed her again, and the rush of sensation made her forget why in the world she was trying to leave. His tongue thrust in her mouth, and she responded with needy mewls asking for more. Her hands smoothed over his chest, feeling the hard planes. His hands were everywhere at once, overwhelming her, making her want to climb back up his body and wrap her legs around him again. Suddenly she found herself set a foot away from him.


“Why did you stop?” she asked. Her lips still tingled, her body still ached.


He closed his eyes. “You make me want. Too much. You’d better go.”


“Aren’t you going to look at me?”


“Amber, please. This isn’t where I want our first time.”


She bit her lip. His eyes were still closed. Did he actually think she wanted to sleep with him here? Then it hit her, what he’d said before about pushing his control, he was trying to control himself. He wanted her that much.


With that heady knowledge lodged deep in her heart, she turned on her heel and headed for the door. She stopped and looked over her shoulder. He’d turned away from her.


“I’m shaking my booty,” she called.


“You mean my booty,” he answered.


A hot rush ran through her. She headed resolutely out the door, her lips curved into a small smile.


About Kylie Gilmore
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Kylie Gilmore was lucky enough to discover romance novels at a young age as they were strewn all over the house (thanks, Mom!). She writes quirky, tender romance with a solid dose of humor. Her Clover Park series features the O’Hare brothers, three guys you’d definitely have a drink with and maybe a little more. The Clover Park STUDS series unleashes three adorable studs into the world–Barry, Dave, and Will. Look out, ladies!


Kylie lives in New York with her family, two cats, and a nutso dog. When she’s not writing, wrangling kids, or dutifully taking notes at writing conferences, you can find her flexing her muscles all the way to the high cabinet for her secret chocolate stash.


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Published on February 24, 2015 02:00

Crashing The Net Release Day & Giveaway



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CRASHING THE NET
Game On In Seattle #3
Jami Davenport
Releasing February 24th, 2015

 




Hockey star Cooper Black and professional party crasher Izzy Maxwell return in this sequel to Crashing the Boards.


Jealous boyfriends and glitzy parties can be a recipe for disaster. When the gorgeous yet controlling Cooper interrupts a party Izzy was paid to crash and almost ruins her career as a professional party crasher, Izzy kicks him to the curb. She learned early in life not to count on anyone, and she will not relinquish her independence, not even to a sexy-as-sin pro athlete who can melt her with one wink.


As the Sockeyes hockey team opens their inaugural season in Seattle, Cooper finds himself minus a girlfriend and plus a surly teenaged nephew. Cooper doesn’t want to be a surrogate dad, he doesn’t want to play in Seattle, and he doesn’t want to be alone. He misses Izzy, but seeing her with other men at parties turns him every shade of green. Regardless, he wants her back, and he’s willing to change, if only she’ll give him a second chance. Aware of her precarious finances, Cooper makes an offer she can’t refuse by hiring her to be responsible for his nephew when he’s traveling with the team.


Fearing Cooper isn’t capable of changing his control-freak ways, Izzy resists his efforts to turn their financial arrangement into a personal relationship. He needs a sweet, docile girlfriend, and Izzy cannot be that woman. Yet, when tragedy strikes, Izzy is there when Cooper needs her the most, and love has a way of getting what it wants, no matter the circumstances.


 

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USA Today Bestselling Author Jami Davenport writes sexy contemporary and sports romances, including her two new indie endeavors: the Game On in Seattle Series and the Madrona Island Series. Jami lives on a small farm near Puget Sound with her Green Beret-turned-plumber husband, a Newfoundland cross with a tennis ball fetish, a prince disguised as an orange tabby cat, and an opinionated Hanoverian mare. She works in computer support in her day job and juggles too many balls, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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February 23, 2015

Debut of Double Dragon’s Blood Anthology/Boxed Set by Kali Willow & Giveaway

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Double Dragon’s Blood


Print Length: 222 pages



Publisher: Decadent Publishing (February 10, 2015)

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Synopsis


Hidden within the pages of this anthology, are the impassioned journeys of four separate, erotic, urban fantasies. All are connected by the mystifying ancestry of descendants of the dragon. Two star-crossed lovers are torn apart after a single night of passion ends in tragedy, a three-way tryst that becomes a life or death ordeal, a jilted love triangle in an exotic land, a centuries old curse and ancient lineage that haunts a blood line for generations to come.


 


The Double Dragon’s Blood Series comes jam packed with tantalizing sex, riveting action and heart warming romance. Inspired by continuous requests of fans, Kali Willows has brought together her best selling stories of her delicious dragon twins and other sensational characters in one complete collection for you to indulge in. With the mysterious match making skills of Madame Evangeline and her 1Night Stand service, explore how it all began and unravelled for our dragon heroes and heroines.


 


Dragon’s Bond


In 1952, it’s not proper for a woman to chase after a man, but Lien Long is no ordinary woman. Shattered by his abandonment after their single night of passion ends in tragedy, she travels from a life of sexual servitude in Shanghai to San Francisco to chase her career, her dreams, and her one true love. Armed with new knowledge of her dark lineage and at the encouragement of a colleague, she enlists the help of Madame Eve to arrange a 1Night Stand, in hopes to find her way into the arms of her soul mate once more.


Cursed with an ancient legacy he knew nothing about, Shen Li flees to San Francisco after the devastating death of his twin brother. Tormented by the guilt and shame of his indulgence in lust and his longing he cannot diminish for his beloved, he accepts the advice of his mentor and boss, to contact the 1Night Stand services. He seeks an escape of passion to release his sins of the past and move on with his life. What awaits Shen is eye-opening truth about the life he had forsaken. Will he find the night of fiery paradise he hopes for?


 


Double Dragon Seduction


Gwen Trembley is disturbed by the upcoming wedding of her reprehensible ex, and coping with her emerging fiery talent. Gwen seeks the services of 1NS for a night where new carnal knowledge will revive her damaged soul. Madame Eve has the perfect arrangements, but perhaps twice what she bargained for.


 


Twin brothers Tatsu and Yong Li, are in desperate need of a unique woman who can accept them as inseparable. They carry not one, but two secrets. These exotic brothers can’t be with just any woman, and if Gwen is willing to try, she will face the most passionate, lust-filled night of her life, but will she survive? Will they? 1NS finds a match they never expected possible.


 


Dragon Temptation


Cindy Dunham has become sexually emaciated, after a long dry spell and no prospect of romance in her near future. With her best friend’s upcoming wedding, loneliness is taking the lead, and she is starving for erotic rhapsody. The prospect of a blind date for the nuptials is embarrassing, but a necessary evil. The match Madame Evangeline finds for her leaves her reeling with conflict and jealousy. Will she ever get her carnal hunger gratified?


 


Yong Li, is no longer satisfied being the third wheel in his brother’s love life. Desperate to branch out and have an experience all his own, he is fraught with his ancient affliction that runs interference with the prospect of any normal relationship. Having had a life altering 1Night Stand before, he seeks the help of his old friend, Madame Eve to find a new mate just for him.


 


Dragon’s Breath


Eternal suffering is the fate dealt to Roark Blackwell. A fierce protector under a curse, he longs for a woman can never have. By day, a hideous stone creature, and by night, a flesh and blood immortal, starving for the touch of a single woman. After centuries of torment, he takes his destiny into his own hands and seeks the help of Madame Evangeline. For a single night, he wants to feed his carnal cravings, but what happens when morning comes?


 


Living dangerously comes second nature to Kaida Lee. Struggling with her dark sexual appetite, her fiery temper and her ancient lineage makes finding an ideal match impossible. A descendent of the dragon, she has a genetic burden that no mere mortal could withstand. Having two cousins succeed in romance with the aid of their friend Madame Eve, she seeks satisfaction through the services of 1Night Stand.


 


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About the author



When Kali Willows isn’t busy being the married mother of two, certified trainer

or consellor extraordinairre, she is shadowing worlds of paranormal passion

& intrigue.

Her goal in life? She has many, but her writing goal is

creating emotional, compelling stories and characters you can’t help but love,

hate and cheer for.


A good cup of tea with the crackling fire gets her

creative juices flowing in the wee hours of the night, when the house is quiet

and she can type away to her heart’s desire.



 


Follow Kali at any below links


Twitter – @kaliwillows


Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kali.willows


Website – http://www.kaliwillows.com


 


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Published on February 23, 2015 06:00