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October 22, 2014
Claiming Carlos Release Day Blitz
“Sexy & hilarious foodie romance
— too hot in the kitchen.”
Enjoyed Taming Romeo (Sanchez Sisters Book #1)? Then you know bossy big sister Choco.
See what antics she gets into in Claiming Carlos.
Choco Sanchez is stuck in a rut. She’s never hit a softball and has been friends
forever with Carlos Lopez, the head cook at her family’s Filipino restaurant.
When flashy restaurant consultant Johnny Dee hits her with a pitch, she falls
head over heels and gets a makeover.
Carlos Lopez is not about to lose one for the home team. When Johnny launches a full
scale change on the menu, Carlos sends him straight into the dumpster. Claiming
Choco’s heart proves more difficult, especially when her secrets threaten to
doom their love. But never underestimate a man who can cook hot, spicy, and
steamy, and we ain’t talking just food.
Steamy love scenes and language. Suitable for readers 18+.
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Rachelle Ayala is an author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous, sexy contemporary romances. Her
heroines are feisty and her heroes hot. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope.
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Fiction: Michal’s Window, Broken Build, Hidden Under Her Heart, Chance for Love
Boxed Set, Knowing Vera, Taming Romeo, Whole Latte Love, Played by Love,
Playing the Rookie, A Father for Christmas, Claiming Carlos
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October 21, 2014
Perfect Ten by Michelle Craig
Title: Perfect Ten
Author: Michelle Craig
Release Date: August 28, 2014
Synopsis
Joseph Starling Jr. was
in the right place at the right time. It didn’t take him long to
discover his particular talent. He knew how to make a woman feel good.
If she wasn’t screaming out his name, purring like a kitten or clawing
at him like a lioness, he had failed. Mediocre was not a word in his
vocabulary. Her enjoyment was so important to him that his own pleasure
was a secondary concern.Faith Graham was nothing like the women
he was required to date as an escort—it was what he liked about her from
the first time he saw her. She was imperfect and insecure. Her hair was
a bit on the wild side, and her clothes were slightly rumpled. But her
curves! They were alluring. She had curves where most of the elite
clientele he mingled with had straight lines, and not an ounce of
softness to be found. Shocking him to his core, she didn’t want anything
to do with him.
Joe had always thought that working as an escort
for Perfect Ten was a dream come true, but he was beginning to wonder
if there was more to life than raking in the cash and having his pick of
women on any given night. Could he start over with a new direction in
life, or was he already at the age of twenty-six too jaded? Was there
more out there for Joe Starling or was he destined to be a boy toy at
the whim of any woman rich enough to afford him?
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Perfect Ten……
‘The sparks that fly between these two is electric and their
banter is stellar’ ~ Liz, 5 stars
‘It was just beautiful and supernova HOT.’ ~ Beth, 5 stars
‘Perfect Ten is Simply PERFECT!!!!!… I would recommend
this book to anyone who wants a sweet love story, some hot sizzling, scorching
sex, and the journey of a woman who learns that you are beautiful no matter
what size you are.’ ~ Tonya, 5 stars
‘Perfect 10 is just that! PERFECT!… It not only has extremely
hot steamy sex scenes that were so good, the characters are so darn likable!
and hot hot hot!’ ~ Christine, 5 stars
‘I’d give it TEN stars if I could.’ ~ J, 5 stars
‘This story is amazing!!! I truly loved every minute of
it!!!’ ~ Whitney, 5 stars
‘Hands down one of the funniest and sexiest
stand alone books I have read that left me feeling happy and hopeful!!!’ ~
Pamela, 5 stars
Author Bio
About me. Let’s see. I work full time as a bookkeeper in a law firm
located in Old City, Philadelphia. I’ve been there for almost ten years
now. I am a country girl at heart and am more than ready to get home to
my country living in South Jersey at the end of the day, but it’s nice
to get a taste of the city too.
I have a B.S.B.A. in Human
Resource Management. If I have any valuable advice to give, it’s go to
college directly after high school! I didn’t finish with my degree until
I was thirty-eight.
I am married for almost twenty years with no
children. We prefer the furry kind, although I love, love, love my niece
and nephew.
I write under two names. I use my real name, Nikki
Worrell, for my hockey romance series (www.nikkiworrell.com) and
Michelle Craig for my erotic romances. I picked the name Michelle Craig
because my middle name is Michelle and my husband’s name is Craig.
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The Art of Love by Michele Shriver
The Art of Love by Michele Shriver
Published on October 21, 2014
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Chelsea Matthews has a simple dream—travel the country on the art fair circuit selling
her hand-crafted jewelry. When her disapproving father refuses to release her
trust fund money to support her ambitions, she takes a part-time job in a campus
gallery. While counting the days until she can be free of its stuffy confines,
an unexpected temptation comes in the form of a sensitive painter.
For Hayden Shaw, having his paintings displayed in the finest galleries is the true
measure of an artist’s success. When the pursuit of his goal puts him in
contact with the free-spirited Chelsea, his world is turned upside down.
Cantwo seemingly opposite artists find middle ground and discover the art of love,
or will a gallery curator with an agenda of her own undermine both their
dreams?
Hayden Shaw stopped and took a deep breath. Whittier Gallery. The name was etched on
the door, and underneath that, in smaller letters, Marissa Kincaid, Curator. Was she the woman who would change his life?
A chime sounded as Hayden pulled the door open and walked inside, a portfolio of his work tucked under his arm. He had a pitch prepared as to why this particular gallery should feature his art. That
same pitch hadn’t gone over well at the last gallery he visited, but he was
undeterred.
A woman sat behind the desk talking on the phone and she gestured in his direction that she was almost finished. Not
wanting to eavesdrop, Hayden nodded and wandered in the direction of one of the displays. It featured oil painted scenes of the Boston Harbor, and he couldn’t deny the skill of the artist. Did Hayden’s own work belong here? Was he good
enough?
No negative thoughts, Shaw, he chastised himself. Hayden remembered the pep talk his roommate had given him
before he left. He had to be bold and confident.
“Sorry to keep you waiting. Can I help you?”
Hayden turned around to face the woman as she stepped out from behind the desk. “I hope so. Are you Ms. Kincaid?” As he studied her face, though, Hayden doubted it. The woman facing him didn’t appear much older than his own twenty years. He doubted she was old enough to be in charge of a prestigious art gallery.
She shook her head and tucked a wayward strand of light brown hair behind her ear. “No. I’m Chelsea Matthews. I just
work here.”
“Hayden Shaw.” He extended his hand. “It’s nice to meet you.”
“What can I do for you?”
“I’m a student here at MassArt,” Hayden said. “I understand you display student work, and I have a portfolio with some
pictures of my paintings—”
“Pictures?” Chelsea interrupted, “or paintings?”
Hadn’t he made that clear? Hayden tried again. “I’m painter and I’m interested in having my paintings displayed here. I
do photorealism, so they’re paintings based on photographs. I didn’t want to lug the originals all the way across campus, so I brought pictures of them.”
“So, pictures of paintings of pictures is what you’re saying.” Chelsea’s face carried an amused expression, and Hayden
wasn’t sure how to take it. Was she making fun of him, or rather his style? Not everyone understood or appreciated photorealism. Maybe this gallery wasn’t the right place after all. Or was she simply trying to joke around? He didn’t
always get people with quirky senses of humor.
“I guess you could say that.” He set the portfolio on the desk. “Would you like to see them?”
“I could look at them, but it’s not up to me whether the gallery will showcase your work,” Chelsea said. “Can you leave
this so I can show Marissa?”
“Sure. I can do that.”
“Good. She should be back in a little later,” she said. “Can I ask you something, though?”
Hayden nodded. “Fire away.”
“Why here?”
He had the speech prepared as to why he felt this gallery was a good fit, but truthfully it wasn’t much different than
the one he gave at the previous gallery. Besides, he didn’t think that was what she wanted to hear. “I’m not sure what you mean?”
“I mean what’s the appeal here? What’s so special about galleries?”
Was she serious? She worked in a gallery, and she wanted him to tell her what was special about them? “I want people to
see my work.”
“Then why not display it around campus? In the classroom buildings, stairwells, wherever. People do.”
He knew that. It was impossible to walk anywhere on the MassArt campus without seeing student artwork on display. While it made for an interesting environment, seeing paintings in stairwells, sculptures on the grass and metal works hanging from a tree, Hayden didn’t quite understand why it was such a popular thing to do. “I want people to be
able to appreciate my work.”
“Who’s to say that the folks walking down Huntington Avenue can’t appreciate it?”
She had a point, and Hayden was left unsure how to respond. “It’s not the same.”
“You mean you want someone to appreciate it by buying it.” Her lips curled up in a smile. “Am I right, Hayden Shaw?”
She was, and Hayden hated how materialistic she made him sound. He stuck his hands in the back pockets of his jeans and averted his gaze to the floor.
“Oh please, don’t be embarrassed.” Chelsea laughed. “Making money is a noble goal. I certainly want to make money from my art.”
“You’re an artist too?” Hayden regarded her with curiosity. “What kind? Are you a student here?”
“Yes. Jewelry and metalsmithing major.” She reached up and touched the necklace she wore, holding it out for him to see. “I made this.”
For the first time, Hayden examined it. It looked to be made out of Scrabble tiles, spelling out the letters F-R-E-E. Art
was definitely in the eye of the beholder, but he found the necklace oddly appealing, much like the woman who wore it. “It’s very unique,” he said. “Are you? Free, that is?”
Mischief danced in her hazel eyes. Pretty eyes, he decided. Not unlike the rest of her. “It depends on the context in
which you’re asking.”
“A woman of mystery. I like that,” Hayden said, then wished he could take the words back. The conversation had veered
dangerously close to flirting, which probably wasn’t wise given that he hoped to have a business relationship with this gallery. “Is your work on display here?” His eyes scanned the gallery showroom for any cases that might house jewelry.
She shook her head. “No. Galleries aren’t my thing, and my work’s not Marissa’s thing.” She shrugged. “I’m hoping to go on the art fair circuit this summer, after graduation.”
“Art fairs?” Hayden frowned.
“Yeah. You know, like Ann Arbor. Des Moines. Kansas City.”
Why would anyone pass on a prestigious gallery in Boston in favor of the capital of Iowa or a city most famous for barbecue? “Are you from the Midwest?” Hayden asked.
“No. New Hampshire.”
“Then I don’t see a connection,” Hayden said.
“The cities I just mentioned host some of the best art fairs in the country,” Chelsea said. “Surely you’ve heard of
them.” She said it as if she expected everyone had.
Hayden shook his head. “Sorry to disappoint you, but no. Art fairs aren’t really my thing.” He didn’t get the appeal of
traveling to cities in the middle of nowhere, peddling art on the street. “No offense, but have you considered aiming a little higher?” Okay, so the Scrabble necklace was kind of strange. Some people liked strange.
The amusement that once reflected in her eyes faded, and Hayden knew at once that his words had offended her. “No
offense, but have you?” She retorted before turning away from him. “I’ll show Marissa your pictures when she gets back.”
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Michele enjoys football, hockey and reading a good book written by someone
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October 19, 2014
Burst Into Flame Blog Tour: Day 7
Last day of the Burst Into Flame Blog Tour. Love is a Fire is still on sale for only 99 cents and Burst Into Flame is on sale for $1.99. Tonight I’ll be doing a Facebook takeover at The Book Fairy Reviews 7PM-8PM CT.
The Rafflecopter is still going on all week with your chance to win a copy of Love is a Fire orBurst Into Flame as well as ebooks from Rachelle Ayala, K.S. Thomas, Chantel Rhondeau, and many more! Go enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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October 18, 2014
Burst Into Flame Blog Tour: Day 6
Start your weekend of with the Burst Into Flame Blog Tour. Love is a Fire is still on sale for only 99 cents and Burst Into Flame is on sale for $1.99. Tonight I’ll be doing a Facebook takeover at Two Unruly Girls 7PM-8PM CT.
The Rafflecopter is still going on all week with your chance to win a copy of Love is a Fire orBurst Into Flame as well as ebooks from Rachelle Ayala, K.S. Thomas, Chantel Rhondeau, and many more! Go enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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October 17, 2014
Burst Into Flame Blog Tour: Day 5
Friday and it’s the fifth day of the Burst Into Flame Blog Tour. Love is a Fire is still on sale for only 99 cents and Burst Into Flame is on sale for $1.99. Tonight I’ll be doing a Facebook takeover at Sassy Southern Book Blog from 7PM-8PM CT.
The Rafflecopter is still going on all week with your chance to win a copy of Love is a Fire orBurst Into Flame as well as ebooks from Rachelle Ayala, K.S. Thomas, Chantel Rhondeau, and many more! Go enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway
Today’s Blog Stops:
Madness or Love Cover Reveal by Selina Bodur
BLURB – Victoria is the young woman every girl wants to be—bright, driven, confident, and compassionate. She knows what she wants and how to get it. She never gives up on her dreams. But her personal life is a bit dull. At least, until she met him.
Ian Young is Hollywood’s rising star. His impossibly-deep blue eyes are the talk of every magazine. His masculine body and chiseled face are in every girl’s dreams.
Fate brings them together one night in London, and they click perfectly. Against all logic, the strange connection between them deepens.
But will their friendship withstand the distance? Will the ocean between them tear them apart, or will love get in the way?
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS – www.selinabodur.blogspot.com ; www.facebook.com/selinabodur ; www. twitter.com/vesi_v ; https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7045089.Selina_Bodur
PRE ORDER LINKS: Amazon US: http://amzn.com/B00O9DU21Q ; Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00O9DU21Q
AUTHOR BIO:Selina Bodur was born and raised in Bulgaria, but currently she lives in the UK. Over thirty, dark-haired, and a little overweight ordinary woman, that’s her. She was constantly in the search of who she wants to be – learning to play an accordion, singing, and painting. But becoming a writer was always a childhood dream of hers. Even when she was very young her imagination had been running wild. Selina preferred to create worlds instead to live in the real one. As a teenager she ventured into poetry, and published few of her poems and couple of short stories. She loved to pour her heart out on the pages, covered in tears. She had to grow up and pushed her writing dream in the deepest and dustiest corner of her mind.
After years spent in searching for the right carrier she ended up 3000 kilometers away from her home country Bulgaria. On the bright side, one thing had been born from the lack of social life, the homesickness, and the many hours spent in front of the computer—she began writing again.
In 2013 she released her debut novella “Fighting the Impossible”, followed by the poetry collection “The Death of the Rose”. “Be With Me” series is her next project, and the first installment “Madness or Love” will be out in October 2014.
She still dreams of becoming a full time writer.
October 16, 2014
Burst Into Flame Blog Tour: Day 4
It’s the fourth day of the Burst Into Flame Blog Tour. Love is a Fire is still on sale for only 99 cents and Burst Into Flame is on sale for $1.99. Tonight I’ll be doing a Facebook takeover at One Click Addict Support Group from 7PM-8PM CT.
The Rafflecopter is still going on all week with your chance to win a copy of Love is a Fire orBurst Into Flame as well as ebooks from Rachelle Ayala, K.S. Thomas, Chantel Rhondeau, and many more! Go enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Fictional Rendezvous Book Blog
October 15, 2014
Burst Into Flame Blog Tour: Day 3
Everyone know what day it is? HUMP DAY and the third day of the Burst Into Flame Blog Tour. Love is a Fire is still on sale for only 99 cents and Burst Into Flame is on sale for $1.99. Tonight I’ll be doing a Facebook takeover at Hooked on Books 7PM-8PM CT.
The Rafflecopter is still going on all week with your chance to win a copy of Love is a Fire or Burst Into Flame as well as ebooks from Rachelle Ayala, K.S. Thomas, Chantel Rhondeau, and many more! Go enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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October 14, 2014
Burst Into Flame Blog Tour: Day 2
It’s day 2 of the Burst Into Flame Blog Tour!!! Love is a Fire is still on sale for only 99 cents and Burst Into Flame is on sale for $1.99. Tonight I’ll be taking over Just One More Romance Book Blog from 7PM-8PM CT and doing a giveaway for these earrings from Besties Forever 3.
I also have a giveaway for this headwarmer from Hinkley’s Hooks going on over at Firefly Book Blog until tomorrow and there’s NO ENTRIES!
There’s also a Rafflecopter going on all week with your chance to win a copy of Love is a Fire or Burst Into Flame as well as ebooks from Rachelle Ayala, K.S. Thomas, Chantel Rhondeau, and many more! Go enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway
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