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Win The Unfinished Groom by Taylor Hart or The Independent One by Cami Checketts

My dear friend Taylor Hart is also one of my favorite authors! Her latest book, The Unfinished Groom was amazing - romantic, fun, touching. I absolutely loved it! Since we both released a new book last week we decided it would be fun to do a giveaway together. I'm giving away five copies of The Unfinished Groom on my Facebook page and she's giving away five copies of The Independent One on her Facebook page. Stop by our Facebook pages Wednesday, May 11th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST and like, comment, and share for an entry. We will each draw five winners at noon and they will receive a free Kindle gift copy.



Hope to see you there!



Cami's Facebook page to win The Unfinished Groom - https://www.facebook.com/CamiCheckett...



Taylor's Facebook page to win The Independent One - https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Hart-...





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The Unfinished Groom: Bachelor Billionaire Romance



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Lucky—that’s how Hunter James would describe himself. Even while growing up dirt poor on a farm in Texas. Even when he’d found himself in a war zone in Afghanistan. Even before he’d struck it rich in oil and then won the forty acres of horse property in Jackson, Wyoming. He’d always known he’d be rich someday. That’s how life went when you decided to make your own luck.



Summer Kingston left Jackson ten years ago…for a reason. She came back with the hope of raising her son in a safe environment, but the deck seems stacked against her, especially when she gets fired on her first day of work and then faced with a threat against her inherited land. Summer is ready to throw in the cards when Hunter James offers to help on one condition: she go on a date with him. She’s seen the media coverage and refuses to be his latest fling but to keep the land, she's willing to call his bluff.



After taking a trip to the beach, horseback riding, and Hunter playing Mr. Fix It around her house, she’s mostly convinced she’s falling in love with him. Until she sees a picture on Twitter of him kissing an old girlfriend…and her ex boyfriend from high school keeps getting in the way…they have a choice—walk away from the table…or go all-in.



Hunter's story's is a stand alone book. But, there’s two other fun bachelor billionaires living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming who have already fallen in love…they are:



Cameron Cruz, football player for the Denver Storm. His story is Second String (Part of The Last Play Series)

and

Montana Crew, his story is Almost Everything (Part of The Destination Billionaire Romances)







The Independent One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance.



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Haley Turnbow escapes to the tropical Isla del Sol for an ideal vacation with her five-year old. She doesn’t plan on the resident ghost stalking her and the island’s fine-looking owner drawing her in with his confident, fun personality.

Cal Johnson is king of his own island, happy and busy. A beautiful mom and her wild little boy flip his world upside down. He falls in love with both of them knowing they’re going to leave at the end of their vacation and he might not recover from the loss.

Can these two independent adults trust their hearts or is it not worth the risk?

Almost Everything by Taylor Hart

I'm pleased to introduce to you Almost Everything, by Bestselling Author Taylor Hart.

  Billionaire Montana Crew, country music superstar, thought he’d put the cheating best friend and ex-fiancé in the past. When the ex appears backstage bearing the news of his friend’s death and thrusting an envelope in his hands, he’s shocked and a little annoyed.



Lily Ray Gold, L.R. Gold to her associates at the law firm, doesn’t want to deliver the envelope with her best friend’s last wishes. Nothing could have convinced her to look the ‘King of Country’ in the eye again…except Jason. She’d do it and she wouldn’t lie, telling Montana she was finally done with him would feel awesome!



When Montana shows up at Lily’s law firm and extorts her into helping him figure out what Jason wants him to do, neither of them would have expected getting caught up doing their high school bucket list by surfing in Hawaii, riding in a hot air balloon, and climbing Devil’s Tower.



They both agree to finish the list for their friend, but when Montana proposes, Lily has to make a choice—tell the truth or never have almost everything she’s ever truly wanted. 

You can pick up your copy of Almost Everything by clicking here.

My thoughts:

Taylor Hart is one of my favorite authors. Her romance just sizzles - in a nice, clean way :) I can't wait to read this book and isn't the cover fabulous?




Giveaway-

Gelato author, Jennifer Youngblood, is sponsoring a Rafflecopter giveaway for a $50 Amazon gift card OR Paypal cash! (Although ... you can use the money for a new summer dress, garden accessories, or groceries, think of the books you could buy!!) Simply click on the link below to enter.

Jennifer is the author of several slow southern romance and romantic suspense novels. Her latest book, Candlelight Kisses, is the first in her Almost an Angel series.

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The Independent One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance

I am so thrilled to announce the release of The Independent One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance.



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Haley Turnbow escapes to the tropical Isla del Sol for an ideal vacation with her five-year old. She doesn’t plan on the resident ghost stalking her and the island’s fine-looking owner drawing her in with his confident, fun personality.

Cal Johnson is king of his own island, happy and busy. A beautiful mom and her wild little boy flip his world upside down. He falls in love with both of them knowing they’re going to leave at the end of their vacation and he might not recover from the loss.

Can these two independent adults trust their hearts or is it not worth the risk?





Excerpt:


A tall, well-built man swept in before Haley could reach Taz and easily lifted her boy into his arms. “Hey, bud, you’re not supposed to do flips on this staircase, that’s for the diving board.”

Taz laughed and Haley’s heart slowed a few beats. “Taz,” she cried out.

The man turned with her son and she noticed dimples and blue eyes, but she could only focus on her boy. Taz launched himself into her arms. Haley held him close, inhaling the baby lotion he kept claiming he was too old for. She took several long breaths as she tried to reassure herself he was okay. 

Their rescuer turned to the older couple. “Are you both all right?” he asked.

“Oh, sure,” the man said, his arm around his wife’s waist. They were a darling couple, dressed to the nines with her hair perfectly coiffed and his hair missing.

“Is the little boy okay?” the woman asked, patting her hair.

“I think so,” Haley said. “I’m so sorry he hit you.”

“No, dear, I’m just fine.”

Haley nodded, grateful for their graciousness. She checked Taz for injuries. He had some rug burns on his face and elbow, but thankfully only the one on his elbow was bleeding. “Oh, bud, you scared me! Do you hurt anywhere?”

“Nothing ‘cept my endbow.” Taz held up his arm for her to see. “Kiss it?”

Haley laughed shakily and kissed near the ouchy spot. “We’ll find you a Band-aid.”

“A Ninja Turtle one?” Taz’s dark eyes lit up. He covered himself in Ninja Turtle Band-aids quite regularly. 

The man with the dimples turned back to her as the older couple wished them well and headed down the hallway to the shops. He placed a warm hand on her back. “Ma’am, can I take him from you? You’re shaking like a belly dancer.”

Haley laughed, but clung tighter to Taz. This was her little man and she wasn’t about to hand him over to some stranger—she couldn’t resist looking the man over—no matter how intriguing the contrast between his dark hair and skin and his deep blue eyes. “I have specialized belly dancer training so it’s okay.”

His dimples deepened. “Nice.”

“Thank you for your help Mr…”

“Johnson.” He kept his arm on her back and wrapped his other hand around her elbow. His hands were strong and warm and she couldn’t help but notice how nicely he smelled, a great combination of musk and man. “Come up to my office so I can check both of you out.”

Haley bristled. The only men she let tell her what to do were her dad and her brother. Scratch that, the only men who ever tried to tell her what to do, but failed, were her dad and her brother. She shook him off. “Sorry, not going to some strange dude’s office and nobody needs to check me out.”

He laughed. “My apologies, ma’am, but I’ve already checked you out.” He pumped his eyebrows and she was struck by the fact that he was much too attractive and much too friendly. 

Mother's Day Giveaway

Kim from KC Beads  is doing a fun Mother's Day Giveaway with prizes ranging from a consultation with a dietitian to necklaces, bracelets, sugar scrubs, chocolates, and even a copy of The Feisty One. 
Go to Instagram to enter - https://www.instagram.com/p/BErbI6XD-HR/

Shadows in the Curtain: A Destination Billionaire Romance and Huge Giveaway

Every stage actress wants fans, but what happens when one goes too far? 


Emmy has the perfect life— a house on the beach, a successful career headlining the local theater, more money than she cares to spend, and love. But when a brutal murder brings unimaginable grief, Emmy’s world comes crashing down. As she tries to pick up the pieces, she can’t seem to avoid Josh, the new fireman in town. 

Emmy does her best to fight the sizzle in her chest when Josh is near. But with the stalker still out there, terrorizing her and those she cares about, she can’t fall for anyone—especially Josh, a suspect in the murder investigation. 

If Emmy allows a man to get close, it’s not just her heart she puts at risk, it’s her life.




Find Shadows in the Curtain - Amazon * Goodreads - Free if you have an Amazon Prime account.




I'm thrilled to announce the re-release of Shadows in the Curtain with Gelato Books. I love that cover! He looks so much like Josh to me.



I found an extra box of print copies of Dead Running in a closet and thought it would be fun with this release to give them all away. Please enter below to win one of 20 print copies of Dead Running or a $25 gift card.



Praise for Shadows in the Curtain:

"Here's the thing.Cami Checketts knows how to write a good book. She knows pacing and tension andlove. She brings those things together in such a fabulous way that I literallydevour her books. Can't put them down, so bummed when they are over kind ofdevouring. The characters are real and believable and you connect to them, feelwith them.

Cami is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors and I am always so excitedwhen I see she has a new book coming out. This was probably one of my favoritesso far. It was a good, clean book and a great diversion for my brain.Yay!"

Aimee Brown - Reviewer, Getting Your Read On

"Emmy is such a sweet woman. She is very loyal to those she loves and is dedicated to her work. She is a very talented actress, but instead of focusing on fame and fortune, she seeks love and happiness. Emmy really has her priorities in line. I enjoyed the friendship she had with her neighbors, especially Kelton.

Josh is a mystery--is he the stalker/murderer or is he a friend? Sparks really fly between Emmy and the new firefighter, which makes it harder for Emmy to stay away.

I loved the suspense and mystery. I thought it was well-done in a way to keep the reader engaged and invested in the story. The romance was sizzling, but clean, and for me (a clean romance lover), that kept me flipping the pages. The characters were well written and the mystery kept me guessing. I loved the setting--I love the ocean and would love to have a house in a place like this one (small town Oregon)!"

Katie Watkins, Reviewer, Katie's Clean Book Collection



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The Rebellious One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Jeanette Lewis

The Rebellious One

The Billionaire Bride Pact by Jeanette Lewis

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My thoughts: I loved this book! It's such a fabulous mix of romance, family drama, and suspense. 

Excerpt:

In the hollow behind the cotoneasters, Holly dropped her head onto her knees as confusion and resentment flashed through her. Brit didn’t look at her the way Darrin had looked at Nikki—and she didn’t want him to look at her that way. He was a friend, nothing more, yet she was expected to make a lifetime commitment to him. Had her parents even considered what that meant? Their marriage wasn’t the best, but at least it had been formed from love. Why didn’t they want the same for her?

Her muscles were starting to cramp, and her secretary was probably wondering where she was. It wouldn’t do any good to sit here moping. Holly unfolded herself with a sigh and crawled back through the tunnel toward the patch of sunshine at the end.

She poked her head out from around the swing in time to see a man pick up one of the shoes she’d left by the fountain.

“Hey!” Holly yelled.

Startled, he dropped the shoe, which bounced off the rock edge of the fountain and into the water with a splash.

Holly bounded to her feet and stalked across the grass. “Those are Jimmy Choos and they’re expensive!” Glaring at him, she plunged her hand into the fountain’s pool and pulled out the shoe, the soggy green suede now much darker than its original shade of celery.

“I’m sorry. I thought someone had gone off and forgotten their things.” The man gestured to the grass, where Holly’s other shoe sat alongside her soft leather briefcase. “What are you doing lurking in the bushes like some kind of goblin?” He dug in his pocket and offered her a folded white handkerchief.

“None of your business.” Holly snatched the handkerchief and tried to sop up some of the water from the suede. “These are ruined.”

“To be fair, only that one is ruined,” the man said. “The other one seems fine.”

She stared up into his eyes. They were dark, almost black, and were dancing with mirth under his heavy brows. He was several inches taller, broad-shouldered and big. She took in his clean-shaven, rather square jaw, and full lips set in a slightly cocky smile and felt the stirrings of butterflies in her stomach. His light brown hair curled over the edge of his collar and was adorably tousled.

Adorably? Wait … no.

“I’m very sorry for baptizing your shoe,” he said, keeping the grin in place. “I’ll reimburse you for it. Also, did you know you’re bleeding?” He reached out and plucked the soggy handkerchief from her fingers and lightly brushed it over her cheek.

It must have been a scratch from the bushes, but Holly didn’t feel anything beyond the zing of her nerves igniting at his touch. She jumped back.

“Whoa, settle down.” He extended the handkerchief, showing her the small spot of red. “Bleeding … see?”

“Thanks.” She took the handkerchief from him and pressed it to her cheek. “I’m Holly Clarke; who are you?”

The Reclusive Billionaire by Lucy McConnell

I am excited to share the first book in a new series with
you.



The Reclusive Billionaire , by the
bestselling author of the Billionaire Marriage Broker’s series, Lucy McConnell,
is a combination of smart and romantic fiction.






Lucas Scott, a world-renowned microbiologist, is desperate
to find a cure for the butterfly flu before it spreads. Hounded by the media,
he escapes to his houseboat in Santa Barbara where he meets a vivacious
veterinarian with a penchant for taking in strays. While he searches for the
key to unlocking the butterfly flu, Becca somehow unlocks his analytical heart.


Becca Lee isn't impressed with her new neighbor. His clothes are constantly
wrinkled and he's grumpier than a cat with digestive problems. However, Luke
isn't easy to brush off. He's always around, has a magnificent mind, and is
full of surprises. But, what she can't figure out is why her instincts tell her
to trust this rouge billionaire. It doesn't take long to realize he is the only
one alive who can save the world and Becca has to make a choice--open her heart
or watch Luke sail off into the sunset.




To purchase your copy, click
here. To download a sample, click
here.




My Review:

I absolutely love Lucy McConnell's books! The Reclusive Billionaire is another must-read for me. Lucas and Becca were so real and I loved how she taught him to care and he inspired her to trust humans again. The Reclusive Billionaire is a fun, fast-paced, and uplifting romance.




GELATO AND FREE BOOK




To kick off this new series, Lucy McConnell is offering a
free book to readers. The Busy Woman’s
Guide to Getting It All Done is only available
here. Find out how Lucy, a wife, mother of four, author, and business
owner, accomplishes her daily tasks as well as those big projects in life while
still having fun.

The Captive by Julie Coulter Bellon

Former Navy SEAL Jake Williams is the newly appointed head of a task force assigned to rescue a kidnapped American diplomat. Their only hope is Mya Amari, the daughter of a notorious Algerian hostage negotiator, but she is full of secrets and complications–something Jake takes as a personal challenge. As they grow closer, the threat to the mission escalates and time runs out for the hostages. Can Jake unravel the web of deception to save them all without getting caught in the crossfire?





Mya Amari has been in hiding nearly her entire life to escape her father’s enemies. But when her sister is kidnapped along with an American diplomat, she’ll do anything to bring her home–including walking into the enemy’s lair. She doesn’t trust anyone, especially the too-handsome-for-his-own-good Commander Williams, but when all her careful plans explode out of control, he’s the only one she can turn to with the truth about her family. Is it too little, too late? 




My Review:

I'm such a huge Julie Bellon fan and this book is up there with my favorites. I loved the blend of danger, action, internal character drama, and romance. I cannot wait for the second book. This series is definitely a must-read for me.




Find The Captive - Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Goodreads

Book Giveaway - Forever and Forever by Josi S. Kilpack

Forever and Forever by Josi S. Kilpack

A Proper Historical Romance series

The first book in a new series which will focus on the lives of real historical figures who have intriguing stories of courtship that are recreated in fictionalized accounts based on real biographical and social history research.



Based on the true romance of poet Henry Longfellow who was madly in love with Fanny Appleton and devotedly courted her for seven years until finally winning her over. Includes notes, excerpts from Longfellow's poems and discussion group questions.





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Deliverance by H.B. Moore

Experience the life of Moses as never before, following his journey from fugitive of Egypt to prophet of God. In this exhilarating follow-up to H.B. Moore’s biblical drama The Moses Chronicles: Bondage, the account of Moses’s flight from Egypt continues. Moses’s life as he knew it is over. He has chosen to stand for his beliefs at the cost of being cast out of his royal home and family. He is free of the wickedness of Egypt, but peace is not to be found, for Moses is as much an aimless wanderer as those in the nomadic tribe he encounters in the wilderness. Exhausted by long weeks of travel, he nevertheless jumps to action when he observes a group of young women accosted by a band of Bedrayan men at a communal well. These lovely daughters of Jethro are grateful for his help, and their Midianite tribe welcomes Moses with open arms. As he learns the ways of the Midianites, his kinship with Jethro grows—as does his admiration of one of Jethro’s daughters, Zipporah. But when Moses suddenly receives a burning call to free the very people he has long oppressed, will he have the courage to return to the land from which he has been exiled?





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My review:

I've been a huge H.B. Moore fan for years. I think her biblical fiction is the best of any I've read. The Moses Chronicles are so fantastic. I love the mix of the Bible story, action, family drama, and romance. I can't wait for the next release.