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September 12, 2017
Featured - Book Spotlight for "Shadows" by Thorne Moore
About the Book Genre: domestic noir. Psychological Crime. Women’s lit. Paranormal.Release Date: 14 June 2017
Publisher: Endeavour Press
Kate Lawrence can sense the shadow of violent death, past and present. In her struggle to cope with her unwelcome gift, she has frozen people out of her life. Her marriage is on the rocks, her career is in chaos and she urgently needs to get a grip.
So she decides to start again, by joining her effervescent cousin Sylvia and partner Michael in their mission to restore and revitalise Llys y Garn, an old mansion in the wilds of North Pembrokeshire.
It is certainly a new start, as she takes on Sylvia’s grandiose schemes, but it brings Kate to a place that is thick with the shadows of past deaths. The house and grounds are full of mysteries that only she can sense, but she is determined to face them down – so determined that she fails to notice that ancient energies are not the only shadows threatening the seemingly idyllic world of Llys y Garn.
The happy equilibrium is disrupted by the arrival of Sylvia’s sadistic and manipulative son, Christian - but just how dangerous is he?
Then, once more, Kate senses that a violent death has occurred…
Set in the majestic and magical Welsh countryside, Shadows is a haunting exploration of the dark side of people and landscape.
EXTRACT
‘Is it haunted, Kate?’ Sylvia clapped her hands, like a child wanting ice-cream. ‘Oh please, please say there’s a ghost down here.’
‘There’s a ghost down here.’
‘No seriously, please tell me. You’d sense one, I know.’
What the hell. I closed my eyes solemnly. ‘I detect – a definite shiver of fear.’
‘Is that all? I was hoping for a white lady. If only we had battlements. I’m sure we’d have had a white lady, walking in the moonlight.’
‘Perhaps we can persuade one to move in.’
‘Yes!’ Sylvia gripped my arm. ‘A ghost hotel! We could get a licence to serve spirits!’
We were still laughing as we climbed back to the buttery. To finish, she led me on into the second small room, under the upper chamber.
As before, a low square room. One tiny window, two doors, stained walls, stone floor, just another empty room. ‘Not sure what to call this one,’ babbled my cousin. ‘Think of a good name. The armoury! I wonder if we could get a suit of armour.’ She was already opening the far door, into a panelled arch through deep masonry back into the Great Hall.
Just a doorway to Sylvia.
But not to me. Oh God, not to me.
‘Come on,’ she sang. ‘Where next?’
I watched her pass through, amazed that she could sense nothing. Rigid in my determination to conquer, I followed her, trying to block out the shadow, to refuse it entry into my brain.
I couldn’t. It overwhelmed my defences, enveloping me in a black cloud. Huge atavistic fear, searing thirst, gut-wrenching despair. I could feel the interweaving strands of emotion like filaments of rot, tightening around me, meshing in my lungs, my veins, my bones. How could Sylvia possibly not feel this?
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About the Author Thorne was born in Luton and graduated from Aberystwyth University (history) and from the Open University (Law). She set up a restaurant with her sister but now spends her time writing and making miniature furniture for collectors. She lives in Pembrokeshire, which forms a background for much of her writing, as does Luton. She writes psychological mysteries, or "domestic noir," and her first novel, A Time For Silence, was published by Honno in 2012. Her second Motherlove, was published in 2015 and her third, The Unravelling, came out in 2016. A collection of short stories, Moments of Consequence, came out the same year. She's a member of the Crime Writers Association.
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Website: www.thornemoore.co.uk
September 5, 2017
Featured - My Review of "The Royal Roommate" by P.G. Van
My reviewI’ve been wanting to read one of P.G. Van’s books for a long time. When I saw she’d written a sort of royal romance (I write them myself), I knew this was the perfect chance to get a taste of her writing. And I’m glad I gave it a try because I’m hooked.
The story starts ominously, and I knew right away that something was off. That didn’t lessen the suspense, though – quite the contrary. Throughout the book, I kept guessing and wondering; sometimes I was right, sometimes I wasn’t, and that made the story all the more enjoyable. Things moved slowly at first, then picked up speed and became more and more suspenseful. Right until the end, the author kept my attention.
As for Amy and Sid, they’re an interesting couple. Well matched and with a million sparks flying. I enjoyed the sexual tension between them and how their interaction in and out of bed changed slowly over the course of their relationship. Sid is irresistible, I want him for myself. And Amy has a lot of spunk and a fierce determination that match his own. I can’t say more without spoilers, but I really think they’re made for each other and for the role they’re supposed to play. I just wish there’d been more conflict between the two protagonists, more of a personal fight alongside the external action.
If you enjoy romantic suspense novels on the steamy side with a fast-paced plot and a taste of royalty, then you should give this book a try.
Rating: 4/5
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THE ROYAL ROOMMATEbyP.G.Van
BlurbMy purpose in life is to protect you…
Sid is Army strong and sinfully sexy. He is tasked to investigate a woman suspected of having connections with a rebel group. The style of investigation was not his choice, and he is asked to move in as the roommate of the person of interest, Amy. Amy was thrilled to start her internship in San Francisco and wasn’t expecting a man with rock-solid abs as her roommate. The moment she laid eyes on him, she knew he was bad news.
The attraction was undeniable and they both wondered how long they could hold on to their resolve. Sid didn’t want to sleep with a suspect even if she was wildly beautiful and sexy. Amy wasn’t interested in a fling.
Just when Sid is about close his investigation and declare Amy’s innocence, he finds out something about her that changes everything. She becomes the most important person in his life.
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P.G. Van lives in San Francisco and she published her first novel, Destiny Decides… in October 2015 and cannot stop writing. She loves to spend time with family and is a strong believer of retail therapy (mostly shops for boots and purses!!). She enjoys giving her readers an escape to the world of love and romance.
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The story starts ominously, and I knew right away that something was off. That didn’t lessen the suspense, though – quite the contrary. Throughout the book, I kept guessing and wondering; sometimes I was right, sometimes I wasn’t, and that made the story all the more enjoyable. Things moved slowly at first, then picked up speed and became more and more suspenseful. Right until the end, the author kept my attention.
As for Amy and Sid, they’re an interesting couple. Well matched and with a million sparks flying. I enjoyed the sexual tension between them and how their interaction in and out of bed changed slowly over the course of their relationship. Sid is irresistible, I want him for myself. And Amy has a lot of spunk and a fierce determination that match his own. I can’t say more without spoilers, but I really think they’re made for each other and for the role they’re supposed to play. I just wish there’d been more conflict between the two protagonists, more of a personal fight alongside the external action.
If you enjoy romantic suspense novels on the steamy side with a fast-paced plot and a taste of royalty, then you should give this book a try.
Rating: 4/5
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THE ROYAL ROOMMATEbyP.G.Van
BlurbMy purpose in life is to protect you…
Sid is Army strong and sinfully sexy. He is tasked to investigate a woman suspected of having connections with a rebel group. The style of investigation was not his choice, and he is asked to move in as the roommate of the person of interest, Amy. Amy was thrilled to start her internship in San Francisco and wasn’t expecting a man with rock-solid abs as her roommate. The moment she laid eyes on him, she knew he was bad news.
The attraction was undeniable and they both wondered how long they could hold on to their resolve. Sid didn’t want to sleep with a suspect even if she was wildly beautiful and sexy. Amy wasn’t interested in a fling.
Just when Sid is about close his investigation and declare Amy’s innocence, he finds out something about her that changes everything. She becomes the most important person in his life.
Grab your copy @
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About the author
P.G. Van
P.G. Van lives in San Francisco and she published her first novel, Destiny Decides… in October 2015 and cannot stop writing. She loves to spend time with family and is a strong believer of retail therapy (mostly shops for boots and purses!!). She enjoys giving her readers an escape to the world of love and romance.
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September 4, 2017
Featured - Book Club Spotlight for "The Untold Story" by Ridhi Drolia
Print Length: 109 pagesPublication Date: June 26, 2017Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: Romance
Love comes in different forms. But in all its forms, it comes with various challenges. Only those who can combat those challenges are true lovers.
The Untold Story is the tale of Vihaan and Riaa. Vihaan falls for Riaa’s charms at first sight and brings to her life crazy adventures and madness. They soon emerge as two hearts with one soul and their intimate fantasies begin to unravel in exotic places.
Their bond experience more downs than ups. These unexpected twists and turns bring Vihaan and Riaa closer and their romantic tale turn into one of lifetime bonding.
The story takes a drastic turn after the lovely couple is blessed with a baby boy. It should be a joyous moment, but instead, haunting memories of Vihaan’s own childhood break out as a fresh wound in his mind.
Read the novel to know what could make a father unhappy in the happiest moment of his life and how he combats his fear.
It would be great if you can add this book to your TBR
In the author's own words:
"The passion of writing is deep rooted in my blood.
After completing my Global Business Management certification from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, I joined hands with a few of my friends to start my first venture.
Post my stint with the venture, I engaged myself in my lovely family life and now I present to you the author in me."
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September 3, 2017
Featured - Book Spotlight for "Never on Saturday" by Sue Barnard
About the BookGenre: Paranormal RomanceRelease Date: 9 February 2017
Publisher: Crooked Cat Books
Two stories, two heartbreaks: one past, one present…
Leaving her native France and arriving in North Wales as a postgraduate student of History and Folklore, Mel is cautiously optimistic that she can escape from her troubled past and begin a new and happier life.
She settles into her student accommodation and begins work on her thesis, concentrating particularly on one fascinating manuscript: a compelling and tragic tale of a cursed medieval princess.
Then she meets Ray – charming, down-to-earth and devastatingly handsome. Within days, Mel’s entire world has transformed from lonely and frustrated to loving and fulfilled. Despite her failure with previous relationships, she allows herself to hope that this time, at last, she can make it work.
But Mel’s dreams of happiness are under constant threat. She is hiding a dark and terrible secret, which Ray – or indeed anybody else – must never ever discover…
EXTRACT
From Chapter 3
[SUNDAY]
“Here you are!” Ray had appeared at her side, clutching two large white bread rolls, each wrapped round with a paper serviette. “Hang on to these for a moment, would you? I need to go back for the coffees.”
Mel laid aside the binoculars before lifting up the top of one of the bread rolls and peering cautiously inside. The bread itself was feather-light, and the filling consisted of two steaming slices of dark-pink meat, each edged with a strip of crisp golden-brown fat. Her mouth watered at the bewitching aroma, but she forced herself to wait until Ray had rejoined her and placed two paper cups on the table in front of them.
“So, this is a bacon bap?” she asked, as she handed one back to him.
“It is indeed!” He pulled the paper serviette aside and took a large bite from the roll, chewed for a moment, then closed his eyes as if in rapture. On opening them again, he noticed that her roll still remained untouched.
“Come on,” he urged, “don’t let it go cold!”
Mel picked up her roll and took a cautious nibble. The flavour was quite unlike anything she had ever experienced; smoky, savoury, salty and sweet, all at the same time.
“Mmm, this is divine!” she murmured. “I can’t believe I’ve lived for so long without tasting this.”
Ray grinned. “And you come from France – the spiritual home of good food?”
Mel nodded as she prepared to take another bite. “I’d always thought it was. But I suppose this must prove that there’s still room to learn more!”
They finished their rolls in companionable silence. As they sipped their coffee, Mel took up the binoculars and focussed on the tops of the pine trees.
“What are you looking at?” Ray asked.
“Those birds up there. What are they?”
Ray picked up his own binoculars and followed her gaze. “Oh, they’re crossbills. They feed on the seeds from the pine-cones. Can you see the shape of their beaks?”
“Cross-bills? Oh, yes, I see now. In France, we call them becs-croisés. I didn’t realise you had them round here. That’s probably why I didn’t recognise them.” She sighed.
“What’s the matter?”
Mel forced a smile. “The last time I saw any of them was in the pine forests in the Vendée. They reminded me a little of home.”
Feeling a tear pricking the corner of her eye, she quickly turned her head away and focussed even more intently on the birds. Why did such a seemingly trivial thing as the sight of a flock of crossbills make her so upset? But she would not cry – not here, not anywhere. She would enjoy the day. Whatever else might be troubling her, she would enjoy the day.
In fact, she had another six days before she needed to trouble herself about anything at all.
Yes, she told herself firmly. She would enjoy the day.
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About the AuthorSue Barnard is a British novelist, editor and award-winning poet whose family background is far stranger than any work of fiction. She would write a book about it if she thought anybody would believe her.Sue was born in North Wales but has spent most of her life in and around Manchester. She speaks French like a Belgian, German like a schoolgirl, and Italian and Portuguese like an Englishwoman abroad.
Her mind is so warped that she has appeared on BBC TV’s Only Connect quiz show, and she has also compiled questions for BBC Radio 4’s fiendishly difficult Round Britain Quiz. This once caused one of her sons to describe her as “professionally weird”. The label has stuck.
Sue joined the editorial team of Crooked Cat Books in 2013. Her first novel, The Ghostly Father (a new take on the traditional story of Romeo & Juliet) was officially released on St Valentine’s Day 2014. Since then she has produced three more novels: Nice Girls Don’t (2014), The Unkindest Cut of All (2015) and Never on Saturday (2017) – all published by Crooked Cat.
Sue lives in Cheshire with her extremely patient husband and a large collection of unfinished scribblings.
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Blog: http://broad-thoughts-from-a-home.blogspot.co.uk
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September 1, 2017
Featured - Book Club Spotlight for "Last Man She'd Love" by Summerita Rhayne
Print Length: 128 pagesPublication Date: September 24, 2017Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: Romantic Comedy
When best laid plans fall apart...
Lyna is all set to marry a movie mogul, when she finds his pregnant ex at her office, begging her to break the engagement and keep her name out of it. Forced to take her flirtatious boss Guy's help, she sets about to break the engagement. But now she's pulled into deeper involvement with Guy.
One trouble leads to another!
She agrees to visit his palatial country house, posing as his fiancée and is drawn into the family and their antics. Sorting out who's who takes time. A stringent grandfather, an ambitious mother, a frustrated half brother are only the beginning!
Attraction makes things complicated
Propinquity with someone as charming and attractive as Guy doesn't help. But Guy himself is as much of a puzzle as ever. Is he the playboy she thinks him or is there someone else beneath the sardonic pose? Will she ever find out?
Will she break her heart in the process?
It would be great if you can add this book to your TBR
Summerita Rhayne writes contemporary and historical romance with lots of emotional conflict. She first got published in 2013 and has won contests with prestigious publishers such as Harlequin and Harper Collins India. Her pet belief is, if the inspiration is strong enough, the story characters will find a way to make the writer pen them down, even when writing time is in short supply. When cerebrally confronted with the sizzling interaction of two Alpha characters, the only way to get peace is write their book!
At heart, she's a family person and even though she loves her medical teaching profession, she happily becomes a homemaker when not at work. She loves winding down with music, romcoms and cricket (strictly watching only).
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August 29, 2017
Featured - Character Interview with Jack from "Directions of the Heart" by Marie Lavender
Marie Lavender's latest book "Directions of the Heart" features several stories, so that gave us the idea to interview all the main characters. You can read my Q&A with Jenna, Reece, Victoria, Rick, Sadie, Matt and Caitlyn if you click on their names. Now let's bug Jack with some questions!
Character Interview Devika: Welcome, Jack. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.
Jack: I appreciate the invitation! I’m used to being in the spotlight with the press, because of my position with the Florence Police Department, but I’ve never been asked for a one-on-one interview.
Devika: Jack, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Jack: Well, like I said, I work with the police. I’m a consultant with the FPD. Sometimes I get called to other counties for emergencies. I take on special cases, such as kidnappings and assaults, and assist the victims during rescues, and later on, as they try to make lives for themselves. PTSD isn’t just something that happens to soldiers.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Jack: Ah, I am from Portland. I came from a well-off background, you could say, but I distanced myself from my parents after the nightmare that happened when I was a kid.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Caitlyn?
Jack: (Frowns.) Unfortunately, we met because Caitlyn was a victim. We found her in a cellar after her kidnappers got killed in a shootout. I’ve done my best to help her cope with everything.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know she’s the one?
Jack: (His face lights up.) She’s amazing. The woman is brave, despite what she went through. She’s sweet and I love her laugh. She is also the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen (the audience can see a rare blush on his cheekbones). Unfortunately, I don’t know if it’s a good idea for us to get involved, but it’s clear we’re both interested.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Jack: (A muscles twitches in his jaw.) Yeah, being locked in a closet when you’re ten years old, having to beg for food and water, will change your life. I guess it made me who I am today; it gave me the courage to help others in the same situation.
Devika: Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Jack: I just want to help people. But, if you mean on a personal level, yeah, I know I’d like to work through my issues well enough so that I can have a full life. Be happy. Maybe get married and have kids at some point.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Jack: (Rubs his chin.) My greatest fear is losing Caitlyn in any way. That’s why I’m so hesitant to get involved with her, and possibly mess things up.
Devika: Tell me, if you could have anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Jack: I just want Caitlyn in my life. If that’s only as friends, I’ll deal with it. It might be hell on my libido, but I’ll manage.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. *waves*
About the Book Genre: Modern Romantic Drama Collection
Blurb for Directions of the Heart:
Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...
In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?
Without You
Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?
Strange Heat
Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?
Memories
Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?
A Touch of Dawn
Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?
(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)
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About the Author Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.
Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series.
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Character Interview Devika: Welcome, Jack. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.Jack: I appreciate the invitation! I’m used to being in the spotlight with the press, because of my position with the Florence Police Department, but I’ve never been asked for a one-on-one interview.
Devika: Jack, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Jack: Well, like I said, I work with the police. I’m a consultant with the FPD. Sometimes I get called to other counties for emergencies. I take on special cases, such as kidnappings and assaults, and assist the victims during rescues, and later on, as they try to make lives for themselves. PTSD isn’t just something that happens to soldiers.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Jack: Ah, I am from Portland. I came from a well-off background, you could say, but I distanced myself from my parents after the nightmare that happened when I was a kid.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Caitlyn?
Jack: (Frowns.) Unfortunately, we met because Caitlyn was a victim. We found her in a cellar after her kidnappers got killed in a shootout. I’ve done my best to help her cope with everything.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know she’s the one?
Jack: (His face lights up.) She’s amazing. The woman is brave, despite what she went through. She’s sweet and I love her laugh. She is also the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen (the audience can see a rare blush on his cheekbones). Unfortunately, I don’t know if it’s a good idea for us to get involved, but it’s clear we’re both interested.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Jack: (A muscles twitches in his jaw.) Yeah, being locked in a closet when you’re ten years old, having to beg for food and water, will change your life. I guess it made me who I am today; it gave me the courage to help others in the same situation.
Devika: Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Jack: I just want to help people. But, if you mean on a personal level, yeah, I know I’d like to work through my issues well enough so that I can have a full life. Be happy. Maybe get married and have kids at some point.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Jack: (Rubs his chin.) My greatest fear is losing Caitlyn in any way. That’s why I’m so hesitant to get involved with her, and possibly mess things up.
Devika: Tell me, if you could have anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Jack: I just want Caitlyn in my life. If that’s only as friends, I’ll deal with it. It might be hell on my libido, but I’ll manage.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. *waves*
About the Book Genre: Modern Romantic Drama CollectionBlurb for Directions of the Heart:
Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...
In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?
Without You
Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?
Strange Heat
Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?
Memories
Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?
A Touch of Dawn
Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?
(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)
Purchase Links:
Amazon Universal link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B071WVZZPV
myBook.to/DoH
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/729271
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/directions-of-the-heart-marie-lavender/1126548251
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/directions-of-the-heart-a-romantic-drama-collection
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About the Author Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series.
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August 25, 2017
Featured - Book Spotlight for "Secrets We Keep" by Faith Hogan
About the BookGenre: Women’s FictionRelease Date: February 2017
Publisher: Aria Fiction – Head of Zeus
Two distant relatives, drawn together in companionship are forced to confront their pasts and learn that some people are good at keeping secrets and some secrets are never meant to be kept..
A bittersweet story of love, loss and life. Perfect for fans of Patricia Scanlan, Adele Parks and Rosamunde Pilcher.
The beautiful old Bath House in Ballytokeep has lain empty and abandoned for decades. For devoted pensioners Archie and Iris, it holds too many conflicting memories of their adolescent dalliances and tragic consequences – sometimes it’s better to leave the past where it belongs.
For highflying, top London divorce lawyer Kate Hunt, it’s a fresh start – maybe even her future. On a winter visit to see her estranged Aunt Iris she falls in love with the Bath House. Inspired, she moves to Ballytokeep leaving her past heartache 600 miles away – but can you ever escape your past or your destiny?
Extract from Secrets We Keep by Faith Hogan
‘I’ve never seen anything like it,’ Kate said. It was her first thought as they turned down the cove and saw the bathhouse snuggled into the cliff face. It was a turreted, stocky grown-ups sandcastle. ‘It could have been emptied from a child’s bucket,’ was her first reaction. It had been painted, white with a light blue trim once, then the waves and the spray had all but washed that away. It still sat proudly, if shabbily, on a huge flat rock, that upturned in a lip over the sea. It was a plate, large enough for any giant.
‘Genesis Rock – it’s a metamorphic rock, probably over a thousand million years old,’ Rita said. ‘Sorry, did I mention I taught geography and home economics, once upon a time.’
‘No, but I probably should have guessed.’
‘I don’t remember the bathhouse even being open. I could imagine that I’d have spent all my days here if I had.’ Rita looked at the washed white walls that reached high into the cliff face.
‘Well, Archie said they ran it for a few years, but he didn’t say when it shut.’ This place probably held sadness for Archie, if his brother died here. Kate couldn’t feel it. Instead, it made her feel energized, as though the sea was spraying something like an invitation deep into her lungs. It made her heart pound with an expectation she hadn’t felt in years. Even the deserted castle keep that loomed up in grey stone at the tip of the headland seemed to carry a hopeful secret in its towers.
‘It must have been lovely once. Even now, you can see.’ Rita rested her hands on the thick window ledge, her nose pressed firmly to the cold glass of the windows. ‘It looks like they just closed up one evening and never came back.’
Kate walked to the back of the bathhouse; it dug into the cliff face, as though the construction of one depended on the other. Alongside the building, a small narrow road clung to the cliff for a couple of hundred yards before it feathered off onto what counted as a main road in these parts. Far below, the waves lapped serenely against the stone. It was low tide now; Kate wondered how close the water actually came to the rock. ‘I’d love to get a look inside.’ Rita followed her round to the front of the bathhouse. They peered through a sea sprayed window for a few minutes. Inside, Kate could see there were tables and chairs, a small stove and an old-fashioned counter where once someone had taken orders for afternoon tea. ‘It’s a little café, wouldn’t it be lovely if it was open for coffee?’ Kate mused, it was so much more than just a bathhouse.
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About the AuthorAlready an international best seller, Faith Hogan is an original voice in women’s fiction, she has been hailed as a Maeve Binchey for a new generation. Her stories are warm and rooted in a contemporary Irish landscape which has lost none of its wit or emotion thanks to its modern vibe.Faith Hogan was born in Ireland. She gained an Honours Degree in English Literature and Psychology from Dublin City University and a Postgraduate Degree from University College, Galway. She has worked as a fashion model, an event’s organiser and in the intellectual disability and mental health sector.
She was a winner in the 2014 Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair – an international competition for emerging writers.
‘Secrets We Keep,’ is her second novel published with Aria Fiction. Her first, My Husbands Wives has been a top ten best seller and is currently available in paperback.
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August 24, 2017
Featured - Character Interview with Caitlyn from "Directions of the Heart" by Marie Lavender
Marie Lavender's latest book "Directions of the Heart" features several stories, so that gave us the idea to interview all the main characters. You can read my Q&A with Jenna, Reece, Victoria, Rick, Sadie and Matt if you click on their names. Now let's bug Caitlyn with some questions!
Character Interview Devika: Welcome, Caitlyn. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.
Caitlyn: Thank you for letting me visit.
Devika: Caitlyn, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Caitlyn: Ah…I was once a reporter for the Siuslaw News in Florence, Oregon, but that was before I was kidnapped while researching a story over in Newport. Now? I’m just trying to get my life back. Hopefully, my boss Mr. Bartlett gives me another shot.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Caitlyn: I only have my mother. I guess my dad took off when I was a teenager. It’s hard to recall everything these days.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Jack?
Caitlyn: (Smiles for the first time since she walked in.) Jack…Jack is the light that pulled me out of the darkness. He’s a consultant with the police in Florence, and he is the one who found me in that cellar.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know he’s the one?
Caitlyn: (Clears her throat.) I have the worst schoolgirl crush on him. He’s definitely hot, and he is probably the most generous man I’ve ever met. Plus, he has his own dark past, so I know we’ve connected. The trouble is…I think I’m going to have to make the first move. He’s too noble.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Caitlyn: (A flash of fear crosses her face.) I guess you could say that horrible experience I endured defined me. But I’m working on coping through the flashbacks, and trying to make a new life for myself.
Devika: Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Caitlyn: I really want to be a reporter again. I remember how much I loved writing. I think I’m up to the task, at least if I ease back into it. Beyond that? I just want to be happy, and maybe someday, once I get over these shadows in my mind, I can try to let someone in. Maybe then I get married and everything.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Caitlyn: (Shudders.) My greatest fear is probably being in that cellar. I’m not sure I could go through something like that again.
Devika: Tell me, if you could have anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Caitlyn: I guess it is a little farfetched, but if Jack would even consider having me as his, I think I’d be the luckiest girl in the world.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. *waves*
About the Book Genre: Modern Romantic Drama Collection
Blurb for Directions of the Heart:
Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...
In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?
Without You
Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?
Strange Heat
Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?
Memories
Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?
A Touch of Dawn
Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?
(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)
Purchase Links:
Amazon Universal link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B071WVZZPV
myBook.to/DoH
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/729271
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/directions-of-the-heart-marie-lavender/1126548251
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About the Author Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.
Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series.
Links:
http://marielavender.com/
http://iloveromanceblog.wordpress.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/marie.lavender.58
https://www.facebook.com/MarieAnnLavender
https://twitter.com/marielavender1
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MarieLavender/posts
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marie-lavender/27/187/10a
Amazon author page: Author.to/MarieLavender
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938764.Marie_Lavender
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http://www.pw.org/content/marie_lavender
http://manicreaders.com/marielavender/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJu8HjRVYCFOqcIoX6ZxdqQ/videos
Character Interview Devika: Welcome, Caitlyn. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.Caitlyn: Thank you for letting me visit.
Devika: Caitlyn, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Caitlyn: Ah…I was once a reporter for the Siuslaw News in Florence, Oregon, but that was before I was kidnapped while researching a story over in Newport. Now? I’m just trying to get my life back. Hopefully, my boss Mr. Bartlett gives me another shot.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Caitlyn: I only have my mother. I guess my dad took off when I was a teenager. It’s hard to recall everything these days.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Jack?
Caitlyn: (Smiles for the first time since she walked in.) Jack…Jack is the light that pulled me out of the darkness. He’s a consultant with the police in Florence, and he is the one who found me in that cellar.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know he’s the one?
Caitlyn: (Clears her throat.) I have the worst schoolgirl crush on him. He’s definitely hot, and he is probably the most generous man I’ve ever met. Plus, he has his own dark past, so I know we’ve connected. The trouble is…I think I’m going to have to make the first move. He’s too noble.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Caitlyn: (A flash of fear crosses her face.) I guess you could say that horrible experience I endured defined me. But I’m working on coping through the flashbacks, and trying to make a new life for myself.
Devika: Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Caitlyn: I really want to be a reporter again. I remember how much I loved writing. I think I’m up to the task, at least if I ease back into it. Beyond that? I just want to be happy, and maybe someday, once I get over these shadows in my mind, I can try to let someone in. Maybe then I get married and everything.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Caitlyn: (Shudders.) My greatest fear is probably being in that cellar. I’m not sure I could go through something like that again.
Devika: Tell me, if you could have anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Caitlyn: I guess it is a little farfetched, but if Jack would even consider having me as his, I think I’d be the luckiest girl in the world.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. *waves*
About the Book Genre: Modern Romantic Drama CollectionBlurb for Directions of the Heart:
Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...
In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?
Without You
Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?
Strange Heat
Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?
Memories
Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?
A Touch of Dawn
Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?
(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)
Purchase Links:
Amazon Universal link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B071WVZZPV
myBook.to/DoH
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/729271
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/directions-of-the-heart-marie-lavender/1126548251
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/directions-of-the-heart-a-romantic-drama-collection
CreateSpace link: https://www.createspace.com/7239124
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31351684-directions-of-the-heart
About the Author Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series.
Links:
http://marielavender.com/
http://iloveromanceblog.wordpress.com/
http://marielavenderbooks.blogspot.com/
http://marielavender.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/marie.lavender.58
https://www.facebook.com/MarieAnnLavender
https://twitter.com/marielavender1
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MarieLavender/posts
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marie-lavender/27/187/10a
Amazon author page: Author.to/MarieLavender
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938764.Marie_Lavender
http://marielavender1.allauthor.com/
http://authorsdb.com/authors-directory/1578-marie-lavender
http://www.pw.org/content/marie_lavender
http://manicreaders.com/marielavender/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJu8HjRVYCFOqcIoX6ZxdqQ/videos
August 23, 2017
Featured - Book Club Spotlight for "Snowbound" by Olivier Lafonte
Print Length: 339 pagesPublication Date: May 18, 2017Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLCLanguage: EnglishGenre: Young Adult Adventure/Fantasy
Christmas is dying.
The last Santa Claus had triplets who each inherited a portion of his father’s power, and that split is now tearing apart the soul of Christmas.
Niccolo Vecchio, the eldest, has fortified the North Pole into a citadel of ice and metal.
Santini, the middle brother, is in hiding somewhere in the Mediterranean.
The youngest brother, Niccolo Piccolo, is raising legions to reclaim his inheritance.
Two of the triplets will have to renounce their claim in the next forty-eight hours, or this Christmas will be the last one ever.
And it’s up to Adam, underachieving teenager sub-ordinaire, and his brand new jock bully Zach to make that happen…
It would be great if you can add this book to your TBR
Olivier Lafont is a French author, screenplay writer, and actor. His novel ‘Warrior’ was published by Penguin Random House, and was shortlisted for the Tibor Jones South Asia Prize. He has just released his new contemporary romance novel 'Sweet Revenge' exclusively on Kindle. 'Purgatory: The Gun of God' is a fantasy novelette published in South Africa.
Lafont has written a number of feature film scripts before. The first film he wrote opened at the Toronto Film Festival and went on to win seven awards at film festivals worldwide.
As an actor Lafont has acted in Hollywood and Indian films, in TV serials, and in over 80 television commercials. He acted in ‘3 Idiots’, one of India's all-time blockbuster hits, the critically-acclaimed ‘Guzaarish’, and the Lifetime film ‘Baby Sellers’, amongst other films.
Lafont graduated with two degrees in acting and writing from Colgate University, USA, with academic distinction.
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August 22, 2017
Character Interview with Matt from "Directions of the Heart" by Marie Lavender
Marie Lavender's latest book "Directions of the Heart" features several stories, so that gave us the idea to interview all the main characters. You can read my Q&A with Jenna, Reece, Victoria, Rick and Sadie if you click on their names. Now let's bug Matt with some questions!
Character Interview Devika: Welcome, Matthew. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.
Matt: Thanks for having me here!
Devika: Matt, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Matt: Good question. For many years, I worked as a salesman at various organizations. Now? You could say I’ve turned over a new leaf. I’m working as a hand at the Williams Ranch.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Matt: Not much of one, I’m afraid to say. My parents were drug addicts who abandoned me to the system back in New York. And my foster father wasn’t worth the check he got paid for keeping me every month. But I guess I’d like to make a family of my own someday. I sure as hell won’t be like the type of parents I’ve been around.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Sadie?
Matt: (Grins.) I met her while on an assignment. I was supposed to convince her to sell, but her reaction was quite a surprise.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know she’s the one?
Matt: For one, she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. I can’t stop thinking about her. Did I mention she can run that ranch blindfolded? Plus, she curses like a trucker and cooks like a dream. She’s amazing! I just wish she had a clue about how I felt.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Matt: Yeah, it was probably one of those times after my foster father beat the crap out of me. I decided I was getting out of there as soon as I hit eighteen, and I’d never look back. I’ve kept that promise, taken care of myself, done what was necessary to make ends meet. I’m still working at being the kind of person that someone like Sadie would deserve, though.
Devika: Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Matt: Now that I’m living in a town where I can see myself settling down, I’ve been thinking a lot about my future. I sure wouldn’t mind the whole wife and kids thing.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Matt: My greatest fear is not getting Sadie to see exactly how I feel, that she’s become my universe.
Devika: Tell me, if you could have anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Matt: Plain and simple, I want Sadie Williams more than anything else I’ve ever thought about.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. *waves*
About the Book Genre: Modern Romantic Drama Collection
Blurb for Directions of the Heart:
Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...
In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?
Without You
Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?
Strange Heat
Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?
Memories
Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?
A Touch of Dawn
Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?
(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)
Purchase Links:
Amazon Universal link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B071WVZZPV
myBook.to/DoH
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/729271
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/directions-of-the-heart-marie-lavender/1126548251
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/directions-of-the-heart-a-romantic-drama-collection
CreateSpace link: https://www.createspace.com/7239124
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31351684-directions-of-the-heart
About the Author Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.
Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series.
Links:
http://marielavender.com/
http://iloveromanceblog.wordpress.com/
http://marielavenderbooks.blogspot.com/
http://marielavender.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/marie.lavender.58
https://www.facebook.com/MarieAnnLavender
https://twitter.com/marielavender1
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MarieLavender/posts
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marie-lavender/27/187/10a
Amazon author page: Author.to/MarieLavender
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938764.Marie_Lavender
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Character Interview Devika: Welcome, Matthew. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.Matt: Thanks for having me here!
Devika: Matt, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Matt: Good question. For many years, I worked as a salesman at various organizations. Now? You could say I’ve turned over a new leaf. I’m working as a hand at the Williams Ranch.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Matt: Not much of one, I’m afraid to say. My parents were drug addicts who abandoned me to the system back in New York. And my foster father wasn’t worth the check he got paid for keeping me every month. But I guess I’d like to make a family of my own someday. I sure as hell won’t be like the type of parents I’ve been around.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Sadie?
Matt: (Grins.) I met her while on an assignment. I was supposed to convince her to sell, but her reaction was quite a surprise.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know she’s the one?
Matt: For one, she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. I can’t stop thinking about her. Did I mention she can run that ranch blindfolded? Plus, she curses like a trucker and cooks like a dream. She’s amazing! I just wish she had a clue about how I felt.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Matt: Yeah, it was probably one of those times after my foster father beat the crap out of me. I decided I was getting out of there as soon as I hit eighteen, and I’d never look back. I’ve kept that promise, taken care of myself, done what was necessary to make ends meet. I’m still working at being the kind of person that someone like Sadie would deserve, though.
Devika: Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Matt: Now that I’m living in a town where I can see myself settling down, I’ve been thinking a lot about my future. I sure wouldn’t mind the whole wife and kids thing.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Matt: My greatest fear is not getting Sadie to see exactly how I feel, that she’s become my universe.
Devika: Tell me, if you could have anything in the world, what would you wish for?
Matt: Plain and simple, I want Sadie Williams more than anything else I’ve ever thought about.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. *waves*
About the Book Genre: Modern Romantic Drama CollectionBlurb for Directions of the Heart:
Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...
In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?
Without You
Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?
Strange Heat
Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?
Memories
Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?
A Touch of Dawn
Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?
(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)
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About the Author Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series.
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