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September 17, 2014
Exposure Outtake on My Book Filled Life @myBFL
Good Day, Everyone!
In Case You Missed It:
My Book Filled Life has posted an
Exposure outtake. Find out what happened to Heather after she hid Kyle’s remote…
http://mybookfilledlife.blogspot.com/…
Enjoy and Take Care,
Jennifer & Morgan
September 15, 2014
Exclusive 'Exposure' Outtake
My Book Filled Life has posted an
Exposure outtake. Find out what happened to Heather after she hid Kyle's remote...
http://mybookfilledlife.blogspot.com/...
Enjoy and Take Care,
Jennifer & Morgan
September 14, 2014
An Interview with Morgan and Jennifer Locklear, Authors of Exposure + E-book Giveaway @MJLocklear @RandomCran
Morgan Locklear & Jennifer Locklear:
Hello Everyone,
Our apologies for the long delay between posts. Our August turned out to be very busy in that place known as Real Life, and we were forced to take a brief hiatus from online activities. We’re glad to be back to the regular routine now, and this week we sat down with Susi from Reading & Writing Between The Wines to discuss Exposure and our future writing projects. Susi is also hosting a giveaway for an ebook of Exposure, so be sure to add your name to the hat if you want to win!
In the days to come, we’ll have other posts and news to share, so stay tuned…
Take Care,
Morgan & Jennifer
Originally posted on Reading & Writing Between The Wines Blog:
An Interview with Morgan and Jennifer Locklear,
Authors of Exposure
and an E-book Giveaway
I am thrilled to share this fantastic interview on my blog today. It is always interesting to get to know the people behind the writing. I know I am looking forward to reading more of their writing in the future.
Enjoy!
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July 17, 2014
Exclusive! Author to Author: Sylvain Reynard Interviews Morgan and Jennifer Locklear! (Psst…Giveaway too)
Morgan Locklear & Jennifer Locklear:
It was our pleasure and our honor to be interviewed by NYT and USA Today Bestselling author, Sylvain Reynard…
Originally posted on Bookish Temptations:
Today we have a really special treat for you. NYT and USA Today Bestselling author (and a favorite around here) Sylvain Reynard interviewed Morgan and Jennifer Locklear who recently published their debut novel, and Bookish Temptations has the honor of sharing it with you :)
So without further commentary from me…here you go…
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July 14, 2014
Mags interviews Jennifer and Morgan Locklear .. .. .. .. ..
Morgan Locklear & Jennifer Locklear:
Recently, we sat down with Mags for an interview about Exposure and some of our favorite things. We hope you enjoy it!
Originally posted on Mags' Musings:
http://www.facebook.com/MorganandJenniferLocklear
http://www.morganandjenniferlocklear.wordpress.com
I’m delighted to have two lovely people on my Musings settee today, Jennifer and Morgan (MOG) Locklear authors of Exposure. I met Jennifer & MOG via my love of the Gabriel’s Inferno series written by Sylvain Reynard. Of course Jennifer and I also share an admiration for a string of handsome chaps, in particular David Gandy and Sam Heughan.
MM:Jennifer, MOG welcome to my humble abode, I hope you’re both comfortable? Then I’ll begin. I always want to know why writers begin writing, so what brought you to write Exposure and why as a joint venture?
MJ: Hello Mags. Thank you so much for inviting us over to your place. The settee is lovely.
M: Exposure was Jennifer’s plot bunny, but after she began outlining the story idea, we decided to write Exposure together. Simply put, there was a wide variety of elements in…
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July 7, 2014
Join Us For a Special Event!
Morgan Locklear & Jennifer Locklear:
Some exciting news for us…
Originally posted on Bookish Temptations:
Hey peeps!
We’ve got something special coming up and I wanted to let you know about it…
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June 27, 2014
Exclusive Excerpt: Exposure by Morgan & Jennifer Locklear
Morgan Locklear & Jennifer Locklear:
This morning, Rusty’s Reading posted an new excerpt from Exposure. Enjoy!
Originally posted on Rusty's Reading:
‘Exposure’ Exclusive Excerpt
David went to the phone and called the front desk to provide a replacement key. Shaunna watched in frustration as he hung up the phone. David’s request had apparently been met with swift agreement and it meant a hasty retreat on his part.
It was only because she was watching his slim, strong shoulders that she realized he was shivering. He wasn’t paranoid, he was freezing.
“You’re cold,” she remarked. “Wait right here.” Shaunna went into the bathroom with a motherly grin on her face. Prior to their pool date, she’d hung several towels over the shower rack where they could be warmed by the heat lamp. It was a trick she learned from her father and the result was a towel that felt like it just came out of the dryer.
Shaunna walked back into the bedroom and right up to David. She plucked his damp…
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June 26, 2014
Jennifer Reviews: Soldier On by Sydney Logan
Synopsis:
Losing her father in Desert Storm has left Stephanie James with a bitter soul when it comes to the military. As a college senior juggling a full course load, Steph’s only goal is to graduate with honors at the end of the semester. She’s focused, determined, and a firm believer in all work and no play. Then she meets Brandon Walker at a New Year’s Eve costume party. Despite his disguise, Steph finds herself attracted to the camouflaged soldier who curls her toes with a scorching midnight kiss.
Brandon is an engineering major and ROTC student from the hills of Kentucky. Growing up as the son of a major general has given Brandon firsthand knowledge of the struggles military families sometimes face. Now that his father’s memory is fading, Brandon is even more determined to make his dad proud and graduate as an officer in the United States Army. Then he meets Stephanie, and suddenly, his focus is less on his military service and more on the pretty brunette who has stolen his heart. When he becomes aware of Steph’s resentment toward the military, he worries their relationship is doomed.
When faced with the realization that she’s fallen in love with a soldier, can Steph’s wounds from the past be healed with love in her present . . . and in her future?
My Review:
During the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to familiarize myself with Sydney Logan’s novels. I first read one of her books last summer, and since then I’ve found myself drawn to her stories again and again.
Soldier On is the fourth book I’ve read by Sydney, and it is my favorite to date. My husband asked about the book and Sydney’s style of writing as I was preparing to draft this review, and it didn’t take me long to use the adjectives “sweet” and “wholesome” to describe this romance, although there is much more to Sydney’s writing than that.
Sydney resides in East Tennessee and usually sets her stories in small town settings. Having spoken with her recently, I know it’s important to her that the rural communities in her stories are populated by “good-hearted, friendly people who are educated, well-read, and truly love living in the country.” As someone with roots in a rural community myself, I truly appreciate Sydney’s depictions of small town life, but there are many themes and situations which can be universally understood and enjoyed no matter where you call home.
At the beginning of Soldier On, college student Stephanie James reluctantly finds herself at a New Year’s Eve frat house costume party. She’s a serious student, focused on achieving her academic dreams, and uninterested in her university’s social scene. Seeking solace and peace, Stephanie wanders off to find a quiet corner to hide away in.
“Bravely, I try a few of the rooms, but all are locked except for a set of open double doors at the end of the hallway.
Curious, I step inside, and I’m instantly mesmerized.
Frat houses have libraries?
This one does, complete with ceiling-high bookshelves. Laptops line one wall, and a giant multimedia screen is attached to the other. While all of it is impressive, nothing excites my book-loving heart more than to see the library ladder.
Secretly, I’ve always wanted to climb one – the tall ladders that roll from one end of the shelves to the other. Ironically enough, library ladders always remind me of Beauty and the Beast. Or the love scene in Atonement.
One of those movies is G-rated. The other most definitely is not.”
And (as tends to happen in great romance novels) Stephanie is soon joined in the library by a handsome stranger dressed as a soldier. They speak ever so briefly, an instant attraction brewing between them as the New Year quickly approaches…
“Before I can ask why he noticed me, shouts erupt from downstairs.
“Ten, nine, eight…”
“Do you have someone to kiss at midnight?” he asks.
I simply shake my head. He steps closer, pinning me between his body and the bookshelf.
“You do now.”
Horns blare below, but I barely notice because in the next second, his mouth covers mine. His lips are featherlight and sweet, causing warmth to spread through my veins and settle itself in my heart. I sigh, causing my lips to part slightly, allowing him to deepen the kiss.”
As the story progresses and Stephanie and her new friend, Brandon, get to know one another, both find that their careful planning for the future never took falling in love with someone into account. Brandon is as serious about his future as Stephanie, but he becomes concerned when he realizes their individual aspirations and beliefs strongly contradict one another.
Soldier On is a carefully crafted love story, featuring two fully-developed lead characters who deeply care about one another, but who are also challenged by their family circumstances and the unstoppable onset of adulthood. Stephanie and Brandon are faced with important decisions that could not only alter their individual plans but could also challenge their long-held perceptions of their place within their families.
Sydney Logan manages to handle this fragile love story with a wonderful mixture of warmth, humor, consideration and passion. On it’s first day of release, Soldier On became an Amazon best seller, and within a few days was featured in USA Today as one of this week’s new romance release highlights. So, clearly I’m not alone in my high opinion of this story.
Whether you’ve read one of Sydney Logan’s novels or not, I highly recommend that you pick up Soldier On. It’s a great summer read and enthusiastically earns four stars from me!
Amazon Link: http://amzn.com/B00L3KTFLQ
Sydney Logan’s Website: http://www.sydneylogan.com/
Take Care,
Jennifer
June 21, 2014
Exposure Blog Tour: La Literati
La Literati
La Literati is a show about poetry, books and creative, inspiring people of all kinds. We strive to bring you in depth interviews that illuminate. Every conversation is a story. We hope through our show, the listeners will develop a greater appreciation for writing, reading and those addicting things called book. Join hosts, Tosha Michelle and Jim aka Niles, the constant readers, as they take you on a literary journey of discovery, wonder and the fine art of reading- a Bibliophilia dream. Don’t forget the coffee and chocolate. We’ll provide the Southern hospitality and entertainment.
Website: http://taraleigh90.com/
Twitter: @LaLiterati
Today’s stop on the blog tour is La Literati. We were delighted when Tosha and James opted to make a promo post on the blog and are honored to have Exposure spotlighted. Be sure to pop over and wave hello.
http://taraleigh90.com/2014/06/18/blog-tour-exposure-by-jennifer-and-morgan-locklear/
If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so. We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure. We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.
Thanks and Take Care,
Morgan & Jennifer
June 20, 2014
‘Soldier On’ Release Party on Facebook
Author Sydney Logan has just released her latest novel, Soldier On, and is hosting a celebration party on Facebook. I’ve enjoyed reading Sydney’s stories, including Lessons Learned, Mountain Charm, and The Little Drummer Boy (which I reviewed on this blog a few months ago).
And the really good news is this…
I’ve had the pleasure of reading an ARC for Soldier On, and I’m looking forward to posting my review next week during Sydney’s blog tour. In the meantime, I’ll be stopping by the Facebook release party from 4:00-4:15 PM Eastern time this afternoon. I’ll be talking a bit about Exposure, sharing a pic teaser, and offering up an e-book of Exposure as a giveaway prize!
I’d love to see you there so feel free to drop by: https://www.facebook.com/events/1481151402122460/
Looking forward to celebrating this new release!
Take Care,
Jennifer
