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RELEASE DAY: The Violinist of Venice

“The Violinist of Venice” by Alyssa Palombo

Blurb:Like most 18th century Venetians, Adriana d’Amato adores music-except her strict merchant father has forbidden her to cultivate her gift for the violin. But she refuses to let that stop her from living her dreams and begins sneaking out of her family’s palazzo under the cover of night to take violin lessons from virtuoso violinist and composer Antonio Vivaldi. However, what begins as secret lessons swiftly evolves into a passionate, consuming...

BOOK FEATURE: “Chasing Memories”

“Chasing Memories” by Ellie Wade

Blurb:

What if you found him, the one who was put on this earth for you? He was your perfect partner, your soul mate. Your life with him was more than you could have ever hoped for. The two of you created an amazing family full of so much love.

I did. And it was everything.

Then, one day, I woke up, and he was gone. They were all gone.

I can’t accept it. I’m stuck in a reality that isn’t mine, aching for the life I lost, one that made up the very fabric of...

BOOK FEATURE: “Maybe Tomorrow” by Erin Cawood

“Maybe Tomorrow” by Erin Cawood

Blurb:

Does a heart ever really heal from its first break?

On an unseasonably hot night in late September, Dr. Keon McGowan is called away from a family gathering to a hospital emergency. Amongst his patients that night is a blast from his past he’d rather forget. He’ll certainly never forgive butterfly hunter Darcia Davenport for leaving him alone as a single dad while she chased butterflies through the Amazon rainforest.

Coming face to face with the woman wh...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Juliette Sobanet

About the author:Juliette Sobanet is the award-winning author of five Paris-based romance and mystery novels, four short stories, and a brand new memoir, Meet Me in Paris. Her books have hit the Top 100 Bestseller Lists on Amazon US, UK, Germany, and France, and her work has been published in Italian and Romanian, with more on the way. A former French professor, Juliette holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and an M.A. from New York University in Paris. She is a blogger for The Huffington...

BOOK REVIEW: “A Beautiful Kind of Love” by Ellie Wade

Blurb:Every choice has a consequence.

I believe in soul mates. Why? Because I have one and his name is Jax Porter.

I have known Jax my whole life and I have loved him with every breath I’ve ever taken. The fact that we were born a mere month apart to mothers that are best friends has made us inseparable since birth.

What we have is so rare, one would think our story would be written, our fate sealed. But, unfortunately that’s not how life works. Life offers us many choices that can turn dest...

GUEST POST and INTERVIEW with Heather Hill, & EXCERPT of “The New Mrs. D”

About author, Heather Hill:Heather is a Scotland based comedy writer, author and mum of five (not the band). She is one of a rare kind; the rare kind being one of only 0.5% of women who are colourblind. She has been known to leave the house with blue eyebrows on at least one occasion. Her debut novel, ‘The New Mrs D’ is being pitched for film by a British TV comedy producer and Snipper Films.

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Three Reasons Why Authors Should Never Give...

EXCERPT and INTERVIEW with Vicki LeSage, author of “Christmas Confessions & Cocktails: A Humorous Holiday Memoir with Sassy Drink Recipes”

About author, Vicki LeSage:Bestselling author Vicki Lesage proves daily that raising two French kids isn’t as easy as the hype lets on. In her three minutes of spare time per week, she writes, sips bubbly, and prepares for the impending zombie apocalypse. She lives in Paris with her French husband, rambunctious son, and charming daughter, all of whom mercifully don’t laugh when she says “au revoir.” She penned the Paris Confessions series in between diaper changes and wine refills. She write...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Elizabeth Marx

About the author:Elizabeth Marx pens deeply emotional romances that take her readers on a roller coaster ride between desire and despair. Often described as hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, she’s not afraid to add a sprinkle of magical realism just when you think you know what’s going to happen. Because let’s face it, a happily ever after has to be earned.

Elizabeth resides in Chicago with her husband, girls, and two cats who’ve spelled everyone into believing they’re really dogs....

COVER REVEAL: “Novelista Girl” by Meredith Schorr

Every now and then, a book comes your way and you fall in love it, butthen you have wait for the next book in itsseries. Yes, there might be other books that you enjoy, too, but that one book is still on your mind. Well, that’s how it was with me when I read BLOGGER GIRL. That being said, today I am joyfully sharing you with you its sequel (which can be a standalone, if you wish), NOVELISTA GIRL, by one of my favorite authors, Meredith Schorr.

“Novelista Girl” by Meredith Schorr

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Tomorrow isThanksgiving Day here in the U.S., and I’m blessed to be spending time with my family. Though there will be only five of us, it’s safe to say that therewill bea smorgasbord of delicious array of foodthat could feed an army, (I have a feeling I’ll need to be sipping on Sambuca liquor later, to relax my fuller-than-full stomach after it’s all over, and, of course, while watching the Green Bay Packer game). Speaking of football, Dallas take on the Panthers, and while I’m a Cowboyfan,...