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Touched - Mara White

-Does your sister let you touch her, Gemini?
-Barely, but, yes, more than anyone else. I remember even in preschool when the teacher would grab her hand, she’d stare at the spot where their skin connected as if it were an affront to her existence. Just stand there and glare like she wanted to hurt someone.
-Junipera suffers from a rare phobia.
-Please, what does June not suffer from?
-When did she start chasing storms?
-In third grade she started obsessing about the rain. Full blown? I’d say after hurricane Katrina she never looked back. And she didn’t just chase them, June became those wild storms.

Junipera and Gemini Jones, Irish twins born during the month of June, survive a childhood of neglect and poverty by looking out for one another. Destined for a group home, the girls are rescued by a rich aunt and uncle who move them from Northern Minnesota to Fairfield, Connecticut. One sister thrives while the other spins out of control. A violent assault leaves Gemini searching for clues, but what she finds might be questions that are better left unanswered.




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Mara White is a contemporary romance and erotica writer who laces forbidden love stories with hard issues, such as race, gender and inequality. She holds an Ivy League degree but has also worked in more strip clubs than even she can remember. She is not a former Mexican telenovela star contrary to what the tabloids might say, but she is a former ballerina and will always remain one in her heart. She lives in NYC with her husband and two children and yes, when she’s not writing you can find her on the playground.
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Drew Elyse - Combust

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Once a Disciple, forever a Disciple.

Man whore.
Ex-con.
All-around asshole.

Daz is called a lot of seedy things.

But his brothers know there’s more to him

even if it is buried deep beneath the surface.


A Disciple will fight like a savage and never give up.



As a stripper, Avery is no stranger to judgment.

That doesn't stop her from assuming Daz is nothing more than a hot body, though.

But when tragedy lets her see behind the cocky-jackass exterior,

there's no denying the truth.


For this biker to go down, there has to be more than sparks—he needs full combustion.

































Drew Elyse spends her days trying to convince the world that she is, in fact, a Disney Princess, and her nights writing tear-jerking and smutty romance novels. Her debut novel, Dissonance, released in August of 2014.

When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found over-analyzing every line of a book, binge watching a series on Netflix, doing strange vocal warm ups before singing a variety of music styles, or screaming at the TV during a Chicago Blackhawks game.

A graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a BA in English, she still lives in Chicago, IL where she was born and raised with her boyfriend and her prima donna pet rabbit, Lola.
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Day of Reckoning - Chelsea Camaron

Title: Day of ReckoningSeries: Devil's Due MC #4Author: Chelsea CamaronGenre: MC RomanceRelease Date: August 24, 2017Cover Designer: 
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Time served for a crime he didn't commit only provided many lessons learned. The domino effect of one person's crime going unpunished cuts deeply and leaves a mark that can never be covered.He's no saint.Jackson 'Rowdy' Presley did a dime, and he served his time silently. He could have brought down the real criminals, but instead he took the term and paid the price. Never have loyalty before the Devil's Due MC, he finally has the new beginning he desperately needs.She's not afraid to call herself a sinner.Peony Michele Forbes lives her life wherever the wind takes her. She walked away from her past to give herself a future with no restrictions. As much as she wants to forget who she it, others don't want to let her disappear so easily.However, danger follows her everywhere she goes.Will Jackson see beyond his jaded connection to Peony and find there is more to life than revenge? When backed to the wall, will Peony let herself trust Jackson to be the one to save her?Love, hate, anger, and passion collide as the time comes, and the devil demands his due.





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Chelsea Camaron is a small town Carolina girl with a big imagination. She is a wife and mom chasing her dreams. She writes contemporary romance, erotic suspense, and psychological thrillers. She loves to write blue-collar men who have real problems with a fictional twist. From mechanics to bikers to oil riggers to smokejumpers, bar owners, and beyond, she loves a strong hero who works hard and plays harder.



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Lila James - Just Jilted (Kindle Scout Winner)

Congratulations to Lila James for winning her nomination on Kindle Scout! https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/3VF6FP6OJSU2D
Will she bounce back from heartbreak?
Adrian Lexley is going to be just fine. True, her fiancé jilted her on their wedding day. But she’s determined to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and move on. She throws herself into her work, taking on an assignment at her magazine to collaborate with the handsome novelist Jackson Taylor on an article about finding love. As Jackson begins to fill the vacant spot in her heart left by her fiancé, Adrian comes to realize that nothing is simple when it comes to the complex realm of love...

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Pretty Reckless - James Anthony

Title: Pretty RecklessAuthor: Jane AnthonyGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease Date: August 22, 2017Special Price: $0.99
Addiction: the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
Love: feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone)Amazing how two words with vastly different definitions can have the same adverse effect on the spirit. I may be an addict, but I’m no longer foolhardy enough to be addicted to one man. No, this girl finds her comfort in thirst quenching liquid -- it dulls the pain caused by tainted love. True love may exist, but not for me.Reckless: without thinking or caring about the consequences of an actionThe guy I used to be is a distant memory. I left him in the past, vowing never to be that man again. But never say never, right? This time, I became him out of need. Need for her. She only let me in assuming I enjoyed being on the outside, at arm’s length. But the more I fight the desire brewing in my veins, the harder she is to resist.Wrong for each other, but carved from the same stone.He is my rock.She is my air.But rocks shatter, and if you get high enough, air becomes unbreathable.No matter how good it might seem, getting wrapped up in each other is pretty reckless...
Without looking up, she lifts her feet, allows me to sit, and then places them over my lap. I watch her scan the small screen, the lighted background shining against her dark brown irises. Every few seconds, she swipes to the left. “What are you doing?”“Just messing around online.” I lean in just in time to see her swipe again. “Are you on a dating site?” The contempt in my voice is hard to hide. Kat and I have spent every moment together, pretty much, since the day we met. The idea that she’ll eventually end up dating someone never crossed my mind. “It’s just Tinder.”“You really feel like you’re ready to start dating again?” Panic sits on my heart, stabbing at the meshy membrane with a dull fork. The thought of her even looking at another man makes me wants to go on a jealous rampage. She’s been living in my house for the past five weeks, crawling into my bed when she can’t fall asleep. Kat’s mine. Whether she knows it or not. “Dating?” She pulls her hair down, and all of mine stand up. The faintest hint of juicy, ripened fruit wafts into my nostrils. Why couldn’t she smell like powder or flowers? Anything other than apples. Because of Kat, the mere thought of a Granny Smith stiffens my cock to an agonizing mass. If I don’t do something about this soon, I’m going to spend the rest of my life in analysis. “No. I’m just looking for a little release.” I raise an eyebrow, watching her feverish swiping continue. “You’re looking for a booty call.” Her gaze leaves her phone and locks on mine. “Not everyone’s a sex camel like you are, Chase. I can’t just store it in my lady humps and feed off it in tiny increments.” “I’m not a sex camel.” “You’re right. You’re more a like sexual terrorist. My coochie has been on the no-fly list since the day I met you, and right now, it just needs a little extra mileage. I’m not looking for anything more than that. So,” —she lifts her phone and waggles it back and forth— “Tinder.” The corners of my mouth turn down. I focus on the television, pretending to watch the Kardashians fight when really, I’m imagining what it would be like to drag Kat into my room caveman-style and lock her away. I’m a selfish prick. I can’t have her, but I don’t want anyone else to have her either. “Should I get my lips done?” From the corner of my eye, I see her pressing her fingertips against her puckered mouth as she watches the TV alongside me. “I want Khloe Kardashian lips.”“Your lips are fine.” “Word to the wise, Chase. Never tell a woman she’s fine. Fine is the kiss of death.” I turn to look at her. Your lips are perfect. Two plump little pillows that would feel incredible sliding over my erection. “There’s not a thing about you I’d change.” “You’re biased because you’re my friend.” I just know what I like. “Scout’s honor.” She rolls her eyes and looks back down at her phone. Swipe . . . swipe . . . swipe . . . all to the left. Then one to the right. My heart sinks. “You right swiped.” “Ew, are you watching me? Creeper alert!” I hold out my hand. “Let me see.”“No.” “Come on! Show me!” I reach out to grab the phone, but she jerks her arm back.“No way, Jose!” That innocent giggle wraps itself around my heart and travels to my dick in an instant. My laugh. My girl. Fuck Tinder. Gobs of hysteric cackling erupt from her chest when I squeeze her knee with my fingers. She squirms and writhes, attempting to tear my grip from her leg. My free hand moves to her stomach. The phone falls to the floor and bounces across the carpet, long forgotten. When I shift to my knee in an attempt to avoid a karate kick to the face, her arms shoot up and grasp my shirt, pulling me down against her. Frantic breath beats against my lips, her eyes wild with passion and fire. Face to face, her body trembles. Raven strands of hair stick to her mouth. I run my fingers down her cheek and slip them behind her ear. Those lips. Those fucking amazing lips are so close to mine I can almost taste them.So close . . .The first taste is everything. Jane Anthony is a romance author, fist pumping Jersey-girl, and hard rock enthusiast. She resides in the 'burbs of New Jersey with her husband and children. A lover of Halloween, vintage cars, & coffee, she’s also an encyclopedia of useless 80's knowledge and trivia. When not writing, she's an avid reader, concert goer, and party planner extraordinaire.
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Total Eclipse of the Sun

Remember to keep a lookout for any strange and unusual plants today!  If they asked to be fed, run away quickly!  On a serious note, everyone at Tears of Crimson wishes you a happy Eclipse day. This historical event is a once in a lifetime event!  In Alabama, we will be able to see 93% .  Wherever you are, remember to protect your eyes!  Don't forget your four-legged friends either, it's been said that animals out of curiosity, will look up to see what's going on in the sky, so bring your little fur friends in to keep them safe.
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Between You & Me Lynn Turner Pre-Order

BETWEEN YOU & ME Love means going the distance
…many, many times. Love at first sight strikes Seattle scientist Finnegan
Kane at the worst possible moment, paralyzing him
as he’s pitching his cutting-edge idea to powerful
New York venture capitalist Emanuela Monroe…

Finn survived the crash that killed his parents when
he was sixteen. Twenty years later, his smart devices
are about to redefine what it means to be disabled.

Emanuela makes dreams come true for a living, but
still longs to fulfill her own. Despite Finn’s stunning
secret, she thinks his idea might be worth the risk…
and he’s determined to show her that he is, too.
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He knew she was wide open and he wanted her to trust him. It was his turn to be exposed. He tapped his leg. “This is the best one I’ve had so far, except I can’t deep sea dive with it.”
She reached for his hand. “How many do you have?”“Just one. But I’m waiting for the military to finish developing those bionic legs so I can lift cars with my foot.”Her slim fingers traced his bigger ones. “You don’t have to do that, you know. Self-deprecate. You’ve already seen me naked.”His eyes raked over her, his pulse jumping at her words. “You have no idea how much I’d like to see that again,” he said, sensing her shiver. “But first I want you to see me too. The real me.” He looked down at their hands. “Only if you’re comfortable.”“I want to see. I just didn’t know how to ask. Or if I should ask.” She smiled. “I didn’t want to offend you.”“You haven’t asked me to spank you with it, so this is already an improvement from my last date.”Emanuela gasped. “No…”He laughed at her horrified expression. “’Fraid so.” He gently removed her legs from his lap and stood in front of her. “And that was an improvement from the date before that.”“Oh my God.” She snickered. “That’s awful.”“Well, some kinky stuff is fun.”“Ugh.” She narrowed her eyes. “Just drop your pants already!”
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Saving the Preacher's Daughter - Piper Davenport

Title: Saving the Preacher's DaughterSeries: Dogs of Fire: Savannah Chapter #1Author: Piper DavenportGenre: MC RomanceRelease Date: August 15, 2017 Preacher’s daughter Willow Miller's idyllic life is shattered in a matter of seconds. In the midst of a devastating heartbreak, she’s forced to evaluate everything she thought she believed in and make a choice...the man she thinks she knows or the man who sets her heart aflame.Finn 'Dash' Lloyd doesn’t “do” good girls. He’s a newly patched member of the Dogs of Fire Motorcycle Club, and he’s enjoying all the perks that come with it. But when he finds himself thrust into the unwanted role of guardian, he realizes the good girl that captures his heart might just save his soul.But Dash needs to figure out how to protect Willow from a threat buried deep in her past before it's too late.

“Dash and Willow, what a great ride.”

“I don't know how she does it but Piper has managed to inject the sweet with just enough spice.”

“This book was freaking awesome. Such a twisted storyline with bikers and religion.”

a Rafflecopter giveaway Piper Davenport is the alter-ego of New York Times Bestselling Author, Tracey Jane Jackson. She writes from a place of passion and intrigue, combining elements of romance and suspense with strong modern-day heroes and heroines.She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two kids. HOSTED BY:
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At Her Own Risk - Rachael Duncan

Title: At Her Own RiskAuthor: Rachael DuncanGenre: Contemporary RomanceRelease: August 14, 2017   Sex.That’s all it was supposed to be. No strings attached, no feelings, no heartache. But if I thought Sean Riley would be content having only parts of me, I was dead wrong. His persistence wore me down and I found myself in the one situation I was trying to avoid. Little does he know a life with me will lead to nothing but disappointment and heartbreak. He’s a good man and deserves everything I can’t give him. Not because I don’t want to, but because I’m unable. Pushing him away in the beginning was to protect me, now I’m trying to protect him as I gear up for the fight of my life. A fight I could lose. Getting into a relationship was my risk, but as things get worse, I’m not the only one who will have something to lose. I just hope it’s worth it.

“Come back to me,” I finally plead. She looks into my eyes and there’s so much pain I can’t stand it. “I don’t know how.” Her voice is strained as she tries to hold back the tears. “Let me help you.” I cup her face and she leans into it. “I just want to stop feeling this way and I can’t.” A tear falls down her cheek. “Like what?” She pauses and says, “Empty.”

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Rachael Duncan is an Army wife and mother to two beautiful girls. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and went off to graduate from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in political science. With initial plans to work in politics, she moved to Washington, D.C. and worked on Capitol Hill for a House Representative. After a short time, she realized it wasn't for her and began pursuing other careers until she started writing. She's the author of Tackled by Love, The Lies and Truth Series, and Hopeless Vows. HOSTED BY:
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What If I Fall - Cheri Marie and LB Russell

Title: What If I FallAuthor: Cheri Marie and LB RussellGenre: Contemporary/Second Chance RomanceRelease Date: August 8, 2017

“it's an emotional rollercoaster you don't want to get off and hope that each character get their happily ever after *hint” - Jennifer Lynn Amazon Review

“Beautiful story!!” - Wendy’s Book Blog

“Phenomenally Written - LOVED this Book” - Barbara Amazon Review

Jameson Bradley is a sweet, sexy, cocky, alpha of a man - and everything I’ve been trying to avoid. Since the death of my husband Brady, less than a year ago, a relationship is the last thing I’m looking for. But apparently the universe doesn’t care what I want...Aurora Broderick is everything I didn’t know I needed in my life. She’s smart, beautiful, strong… complicated. I had every intention of telling her I was a cop… Until she told me about Brady. Knowing how she feels about dating another law enforcement officer, I couldn’t bring myself to tell her. Losing her before she is actually mine - it isn’t an option. Secrets. Lies. The ultimate betrayal. Jameson isn’t the only one with secrets. When everything’s out in the open, what path will Aurora choose?a Rafflecopter giveaway
Author of Hearts Aligned (Self-published 2016), a military romance, Cheri Marie lives for a good read with an alpha hero and strong, stubborn heroine. After many years of starting books and never finishing, she took to Word in April 2015 determined to write and finish her first novel. Nights that turned into mornings and a whole lot of unruly characters she finished Hearts Aligned. Currently, she is in the works of publishing her second and third novels set to release the beginning of 2017 while writing three others set to release in the Spring, Summer and Fall later in the year. Residing in sunny Southwest Florida, she lives with family, five dogs, a cat, a tank full of fish, and a bearded dragon named Toad.
LB Russell lives in a small-ish town in northwest Georgia. After years spent in retail hell she took some time off to take care of her family. She still resides in that same town she grew up in with her husband, son and the behemoth cat that isn't really her cat. She sat down with a good friend this past summer and started writing what would be her first work for publishing. With several more titles planned she hopes to do this for a long time.
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