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Excerpt - How to Love a Dog's Best Friend

I loved writing this fun romance and remembering the dog of my childhood, a huge Great Dane named Matrix. Here's a quick excerpt from the book:




The general contractor, Joshua, eyed Brikelle sternly. “Tell your husband you’ll see him later, and let’s take a tour and share your ideas with Emma.”

Brikelle swallowed and pivoted to face Colt. Her heart was thundering in her ears, and she had no clue how she’d just become involved in this confusing mess. The other cabinet workers had quietly returned to their work.

Colt studied her with his too-blue eyes. “See you later, sweetheart.” He stumbled over the word, and if Emma wasn’t watching she would’ve stomped on his foot or something.

“Work hard, honey.” She almost choked on the term too.

Colt bent down close and she was struck by a clean, manly scent with just a hint of wood shavings. He brushed his lips across her cheek, and Brikelle jumped. This was too much.

“Oh, come now,” Emma said from behind them when Brikelle pulled away. “We’re not in that big of a hurry. Give her a real kiss.”

Brikelle’s eyes widened and her body started trembling again. She’d traded her nerves over working for Emmaline Jensen for nerves about being forced to kiss a good-looking man who she didn’t like, not at all.

Colt studied her and his mouth quirked in a sarcastic smile. “Always time for a real kiss.”

He wrapped his hands around her hips and pulled her tight against him, taking his time as he leaned closer. His eyes were full of challenge: she could back away if she wanted, but he wasn’t going to. Brikelle jutted her chin out and rose onto tiptoes. Colt cocked an eyebrow and grinned before claiming her lips with his own like they were married and did this move multiple times a day.

It took Brikelle’s body less than a second to respond. Her eyes fluttered closed, her hands found their way around his broad back, and before she could stop herself she was returning kiss for kiss. It was almost another battle between them, but the sparks now were sizzling and delicious. Brikelle finally conceded defeat, mentally bowing to him as the kissing champion, and broke away from his grasp. They were both breathing heavy. He squeezed her waist, then dropped his hands.

“See you soon,” he murmured, his eyes searching hers. Now his blue gaze was soft and beseeching. She couldn’t win against that battle either, and instead swung her gaze back to Joshua and Emma, both watching with their mouths slightly open.

“Well, then. That was definitely a real kiss.” Emma smiled sweetly. “Let’s start in the entry, shall we?”

Brikelle hurried away from Colt’s side, feeling his eyes on her until she escaped the great room. What in the world had she gotten herself into?

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Free Book

One of my closest writing friends said to me, "Cami, we're producing chocolate. People enjoy it then move on." At first I was a little peeved by that perception. She knows how much love, sweat, and hours we put into each book, but then I stopped and thought about it, and as a voracious reader I kind of love the analogy. I adore chocolate and I adore books. If I'm without either I get grumpy. I always have a chocolate stash and my Kindle is always stocked with books. I also love all kinds of chocolate and books. Sure, I'd take dark chocolate with sea salt over a Hershey's bar, but I'm not picky. As long as I'm savoring chocolate or words, I'm happy. I overheard my son telling his friend as they sniffed out and decimated the chocolate stash, "This is my momma's chocolate, you can eat it, but you have to savor it." Ha!

Today I've got some new book chocolate for you that I think you'll savor as much as I have. Lindzee Armstrong is an amazing clean romance author and she is giving away the first book in her No Match for Love series. Click here to sign up. More about Meet Your Match:

Nothing slows love down like the friend zone. Brooke’s convinced all boys are trouble. Luke’s a player who loves the thrill of the chase. Can a set of crazy rules keep these two safely in the friend zone? Enjoy this witty and fast-paced romance today!

The No Match for Love series follows the matchmakers and clients of Toujour on their journeys to love. Each story can be read as a stand-alone, so start with whichever book catches your interest the most!

Find all of the No Match for Love series on Amazon.

Silver Screen Kisses: Echo Ridge Romance

Silver Screen Kisses is out today! This is such a fun set with all the books being based off of fabulous 80s movies. I hope you love it as much as we do. Find it on Amazon * B&N * iTunes * Kobo.

Those who enjoy borrowing books from Amazon's lending library -- Silver Screen Kisses will be uploaded there next week. Thanks!







Silver Screen Kisses is a collection of stories inspired by movies from everyone’s favorite list. Written by award-winning and bestselling authors, these contemporary romances take the reader back to Echo Ridge in the spring, when the promise of new love is budding just like the tulips around the Emerald Inn Bed & Breakfast.



My Fair Lacey by Janette Rallison
Lacey Johnson has dreamed of opening a restaurant for years. All she needs is one little loan to make it happen. But with the way Lacey talks and dresses, she looks more like someone who would hold up a bank than someone who’d ever get a loan from one. When Garrett Halifax, her roommate’s Harvard-educated brother, volunteers to change her image and teach her to speak correctly, she jumps at the chance. But she quickly finds she’s in over her head. Pretending to fit in with the town’s elite is harder than she thought, and despite her best efforts, she’s falling for Garrett. Could someone who is handsome, rich, and educated ever consider her as more than just a project? A contemporary twist on My Fair Lady, this is a story that is sure to please Echo Ridge fans.

You’ve Got Email by Heather Tullis
Maria never expected to fall in love with a man she’d never met, but she can’t wait to get to her laptop every night to chat with Bobwhite67. She would be happy to focus on getting to know him better, but her two jobs and two sons keep her ridiculously busy. Then there’s her ex-husband’s bookie, who’s impatiently waiting for the last couple payments on his debt.
Bret can’t help but notice how hard the beautiful Maria works and the similarities she has with the Zoomama he’s been talking with online. Though he really wants to make things easier for her, Bret accidentally gets her in hot water with both of her bosses. Can he get Maria to give him a chance in the real world and not just online?

The Princess Bride of Riodan by Rachelle J. Christensen
When a mysterious man offers to help Elise redecorate the old Bed & Breakfast, she gladly hands him a wallpaper steamer. After she discovers his true identity, she doesn’t know whether to curtsy or run and hide. Unfortunately, hiding isn’t an option because her heart is already tangled up with the handsome prince. At the same time, Elise’s old crush from high school wants a relationship and she’s forced to decide whether to chase after a fairy tale ending or stay grounded in reality.

My Best Man’s Wedding by Cami Checketts
Jessica Porter made a vow to marry her best guy friend, Josh, when they turned thirty. When Josh calls with the news that he's coming home to Echo Ridge for his wedding, Jessica is determined to break up the happy couple and take her rightful place as his bride. Gentry Trine, a coworker, agrees to pretend to be her fiancé to stir up feelings of jealousy. However, Jessica didn't realize fake fiancés could kiss like champions, and make a girl smile nonstop. Can she figure out which is the right man for her before she loses them both?

While You Were Skiing by Lucy McConnell
Mia Davis’s new job in guest relations at Ruby Mountain Ski Resort gets complicated when the gorgeous Ryder Montgomery falls off the ski lift, tells everyone they are engaged, and then loses consciousness. Worried about a head injury, Mia plays along, making him lunch, kissing in the front entryway and planning a future together; a future Mia wants with all of her heart. Things become all the more complicated when Ryder’s estranged family gets involved. Caught up in the fantasy and romance, Mia has to tell the truth or risk losing a part of herself and the man she loves forever.

How to Love a Dog's Best Friend

I had the best time writing this book about a Great Dane that I loved as a teenager. I also can relate to the heroine as I have been chased and bit a couple of times out running and biking, but still I love dogs. I hope you love the book!






How to Love a Dog's Best Friend: Must Love Dogs Romance: Find it on Amazon.

Attacked as a child, Brikelle Manwaring is terrified of dogs. When Colt Jepson's huge Great Dane chases her up a canyon, she tells him off and prays she'll never see either of them again. 
When Colt and Brikelle are forced to pretend they are married, Colt discovers there’s more to Brikelle than a feisty beauty who likes to tell him off. 
Their deception grows until neither of them are sure what is reality and what is fiction. The only thing they know is if they don’t tell the truth soon, they might lose their careers and any chance to be together.
Can Brikelle ever learn to love a beastly dog, or his owner?




Get your free copy of The Feisty One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Cami Checketts by signing up to be part of her VIP club here.

Love at the Ocean Breeze by Jennifer Youngblood

You know those fabulous heroes who are just dreamy and you can't stop thinking about? (Don't tell my honey!) Jennifer Youngblood created that guy in her newest Hawaii Billionaire Romance. I loved this book and it's only $.99 until tomorrow night. Find it on Amazon.







Sweet romance meets spine-tingling suspense in this next book in the Hawaii Billionaire Series by bestselling authors Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole.


When his sister goes missing in Hawaii, TV Reality Star Trevor Spencer hops a plane and goes to find her. A chance meeting with Kat, a glamorous and smart single mother, ignites a spark that kindles into a whirlwind romance. But things are not as idyllic as the picturesque island around them, for Kat is harboring secrets that could not only hinder Trevor’s investigation into his sister’s disappearance, but also destroy any chance of a lasting relationship between her and Trevor. 

As Trevor delves deeper into his investigation, he wonders whom to trust, as the stakes get dangerously high. When events build to a frenzied climax, Trevor fears he’ll lose everything he holds dear—his sister and the love of a lifetime.

Free Books by Cami Checketts

I'm very excited to announce that for a limited time Dead Running and Full Court Devotion are free and the other books in the series are only $.99. I've also put all of these books up for sale with all of the vendors: Amazon * B&N * iTunes * Kobo. You could click on your preferred vendor link above and scroll through to find the books or I will paste in a book title below and if you click on it you will be redirected to Universal Book Links that will give you all the places that book is available.

Thanks so much for all the support. I hope you love these short series.

Run (Clean Romantic Comedy)

Dead Running  - FREE

Dying to Run  - $0.99

Running Home  - $0.99

Snow Valley Romances:

Full Court Devotion  - FREE

A Touch of Love  - $0.99

Running from the Cowboy  - $0.99

Light in Your Eyes  - $0.99 (Only available at Amazon)

Ebook Daily featured Dead Running today on their we...

 Ebook Daily featured Dead Running today on their website. So kind of them! Dead Running will be free for a short time and the sequels Dying to Run and Running Home are only $.99. Thanks!

The Glamorous One - Billionaire Bride Pact Romance

Lacrosse season started last weekend with a fun tournament in Vegas. The boys rocked and came together as a team. I love seeing that. My son is a senior and a captain this year so he's feeling that responsibility of making the team work. It's great to watch him grow and stretch as he helps different friends and team members reach their potential. Yay for teamwork!

One of my favorite writing team members is my partner in the Bride Pact series, Jeanette Lewis. She's an amazing writer and a sweetheart. I hope you love this next Bride Pact Romance. Jeanette has one more coming, then we'll start the next pact series. 

As the lead singer of a popular indie rock band, Kynley Salvatici is living her dreams. And now that the band is about to sign a recording contract, she’s on the brink of unimagined fame and wealth. So what if the rock star lifestyle isn’t quite as glamorous as she’d expected? A big dream demands big sacrifices, right?

But when she falls for sexy Dalton Parker, fellow musician and dreamer, Kynley fears that fame might require the biggest sacrifice of all … love.

Find The Glamorous One on Amazon.

15 Romances for Only $.99

The Love and Romance boxed set - 15 fabulous books for only $.99 is officially out today! I hope you all enjoy these romances from some amazing authors. Happy reading!

B&N * iTunes * Kobo * Smashwords

Park City Firefighter Romance by Cami Checketts

Captain Cameron Compton is content with his job as a firefighter and coaching a youth lacrosse team. He doesn’t need or want anything else in his life. Then a tall blonde schoolteacher parks her Jeep illegally in front of a fire hydrant, and one of his crew soaks it with water. Repentant but un-intimidated, she fires back at him, and he’s pulled in by her spunk.

Sage Turner has wished her entire life that she could shrink to a normal-sized woman. She hides her insecurities pretty well, but when she falls for a hot firefighter, she’s certain she’ll never be good enough. 

Stranded together at her cabin, sparks start to fly, and Sage barely suppresses the urge to kick him out in a snowstorm.

A fire and a moose attack should bring them together, but instead, they might sever any hope of being rescued from the flames or loneliness.



Find Rescued By Love on Amazon.








Don't miss these other exciting Park City Firefighter Romances.








Rescue My Heart by Christine Kersey

Rescue Me by Taylor Hart

Two Hearts Rescue by Daniel Banner