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June 29, 2021
What Happens When “I Do” Becomes…. “I Did What?!”
It’s here! The Do-Over hits your neighborhood book seller on July 12th! It’s up for preorder on Amazon and available in ebook and in paperback! And I’m not gonna lie…. it’s gorgeous!
The Do-Over coming July 12th, 2021
After years in the grueling California dating scene, Maggie Kelley has finally agreed to marry her Mr. Right Now. But there’s just one teensy problem…the county clerk lets her know that she’s technically still married to her Vegas fling: the best three days she ever had…and can’t actually remember. The moment she sees her very hot husband after eight years, with his works-well-with-his-hands attitude, she’s sure their wedding night must have been explosive.
The absolute last person Finnegan Garrity expected at his door is Maggie—his ultimate “one who got away.” Yet here she is in his small-town boat shop, looking just as adorable as ever…and wanting a divorce. Yeah, he has no intention of letting that happen. Now he’s got one week to convince Maggie that they’re still perfect for each other.
But he’s going to need more than just a do-over: he’s going to need a miracle.
June 19, 2021
We Did A Thing!
Y’all I cannot express how happy I am to be sharing this cover with you today. It’s been a very long, LONG journey with one and I’m proud to say that my publisher, Entangled, has had my back through the entire process. Getting a tumor removed, a military PCS move across the country… covid! We got through it, y’all! Here is the amazing cover for THE DO-OVER and it will be releasing on July 12th!
I’m also SO happy to announce that it will be the first of a SERIES!!!!!
If you feel so inclined to do so, please add me to your Goodreads TBR list. I’d be so honored!
After years in the grueling California dating scene, Maggie Kelley has finally agreed to marry her Mr. Right Now. But there’s just one teensy problem…the county clerk lets her know that she’s technically still married to her Vegas fling: the best three days she ever had…and can’t actually remember. The moment she sees her very hot husband after eight years, with his works-well-with-his-hands attitude, she’s sure their wedding night must have been explosive.
The absolute last person Finnegan Garrity expected at his door is Maggie—his ultimate “one who got away.” Yet here she is in his small-town boat shop, looking just as adorable as ever…and wanting a divorce. Yeah, he has no intention of letting that happen. Now he’s got one week to convince Maggie that they’re still perfect for each other.
But he’s going to need more than just a do-over: he’s going to need a miracle.
November 11, 2019
Mr. Hammond, I think we’re back in business!
It’s official.
I’m back on the market.
Well, the book is. RETURN TO ME is officially back on Amazon and Barnes and Noble as of right now. I’m working on getting it put back up on all the places but it’s taking me some time. I’m new at doing this all myself, and it’s been quite the learning experience, to say the least. Anyway, back to the book.
I’m so happy to announce that RETURN TO ME has had a mommy makeover, and she’s looking good. It’s been edited, fixed, plot holes have been filled in, and momma is looking beautiful!
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And, as always, authors depend on your reviews, so if you loved it, please help out your authors by telling them so. We appreciate you!
November 5, 2019
So I have this little group….
It’s where I’m going to be posting writing updates, excerpts, promo… I’ll have author takeovers in there from authors I think you’d enjoy, freebies, etc. If anyone wants to beta read the new books, stalk me, you know, this is where you’ll want to be. Feel free to join!
JOIN HERE
September 9, 2019
Hey. It’s been a while.
Yeah, I know. I’ve had some stuff go down including a big ass tumor I needed to get removed, and all that goes along with that, and I kind of disappeared for a while. But… I’m back and writing up a storm. I just wanted to share some news with you that’s pretty exciting. I wrote a book. And that book was picked up by Entangled Publishing, so I guess I can say I’ve successfully checked that box on my author bucket list, and I couldn’t be more excited to find such an amazing literary home. The book is a romantic comedy, first in the Finding Home series, titled THE DO-OVER. I’ll be posting so much more once things get going, and I can’t wait to share it with you. There are so many new books coming! So… stay tuned, and all that jazz. Laughs will be had. Big things are coming, y’all.
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January 6, 2017
Does Anyone Want a Free Book?
Yeah?
Well, that’s awesome. I haven’t given anything away for a really long time. After a rough year, I finally got back into reading and want to share some word love. So…. I’m giving away a book. Or two. Maybe three. Who knows, it all depends on how many entries there are.
What does this free book entail, you ask? Well, all you need to do is find me on Amazon (or whatever reading platform you use), pick which of my books you’d like to read, and comment the title on the link below. Yep. That’s it. Nothing fancy to enter. I just want people to read!
October 14, 2016
Well, Hello There….
Yeah, I know. It’s been a while. A LONG while. Like, over a year or something incredibly stupid like that since I made a blog post. To tell the truth, life got in the way and I didn’t have anything to post, really. Life was chaotic, and hectic, with deployments, and kids, and sports, and having two kids diagnosed with ADHD, and dealing with meds, and all that goes with it… I know, excuses. But seriously, it was like the worst country song you’ve ever heard. Our dog even died.
BUT…. I did write a book. I think it’s a good one. It’s called THE DO-OVER, and it’s part of a three book FINDING HOME Series. I’m getting ready to submit it today. Fingers crossed they love it and want the series. I think you’re gonna’ love it.
March 24, 2015
It’s Release Day! THE ARCHER’S DAUGHTER is only 99 pennies!
For the low price of 99 cents, this historical romance can be yours! My second novel, THE ARCHER’S DAUGHTER is now available to an e-reader near you. Paperbacks will soon follow.
Blurb:
England, 1381
Cate Archer is a wanted woman. When her father is killed during peace negotiations with the young King Richard, Cate vows she will not rest until she sees her father���s murder avenged and his killer brought to his knees. She never imagined she would fall in love with the man sent to execute her death warrant.
Viscount Owen Grey has only one task���bring in the rebel leaders, dead or alive. His life���s duty is to the King���s Guard, and he has certain expectations to fulfill. Falling for his prisoner isn���t one of them. He understands her cause, but he cannot bring himself to risk his position and honor for an outlaw. Owen must choose between duty and his heart. The Guard is all he���s ever known. Does he stay true to his oath or find himself on the next most wanted list alongside his Cate?
Excerpt:
The guards were near. Cate whipped the bow from her shoulder and plucked an arrow from its sheath, nestling it at its rightful place against the bowstring. A heated energy flowed from deep within her, coursing through her veins to the tips of her fingers, begging her to release the tension on the string. She did not deny it.
The arrow shot through the air, missing its intended destination by a hairsbreadth. Damn. She���d missed.
���Arrow!��� A warning was called.
Her presence had been made known. Cate took a swift head count of her remaining arrows. Five. Perfect for taking down a deer, but unfortunate against six armed guards. A brief chill of panic threatened to take root but she pushed it aside, willing herself to be strong. She owed it to her father. She must fight.
From the sounds echoing below, Cate believed the guards to be readying to fight, but from the sound of their confusion, they could not apprise from where she shot. The thick forest canopy was a welcomed friend.
She surveyed the area to her left. Several thick branches from a nearby tree overlapped the one she hid in. If she could get a shot off ��� and manage to hit someone this time ��� she could change locations before the men would be able to fire from below. Cate said a quick prayer, asking for the guards to be ill-equipped with weaponry, or shite shots with a bow.
���Courage, Cate.��� She turned to face her opponents.
���There! Above!��� A guard pointed in her direction, raising his bow to take aim.
Cate redirected her aim to the right, firing at the telling guard. Time for a new plan.
Run.
An arrow hissed through the branches, and Cate lurched back, nearly unseated from her perch. Tree bark scraped her palms as she righted herself.
���Do not harm the boy!��� one guard shouted. ���Hold!���
���I am no boy!��� Cate retaliated without first thinking.
���A lass, then?���
Cate silently chastised herself for her foolishness. ���What else would I be, you dolt?���
They thought her a child ��� a fantastic ruse with the potential of aiding in her escape.
���Tell me then, girl, why have you attempted to end my life?���
The men scattered to various points along the forest floor; some on foot, others on horseback. A plan in formation, but Cate had yet to gain knowledge of it. She took a deep breath. Time to lie, Cate. Your life depends on it.
She let out a laugh, descending from the tree. ���End your life? You, sir, were merely in the way of my arrow. I would have brought down that buck if you had not scared it away with your loud traipsing through the trees. Now my family will be forced to go hungry for yet another day. So I thank you��� you and your overly loud mates.��� She jumped the remaining distance to the ground, the dusted the tree litter from her ill-fitting boy���s hose. She rose to her full height, nearly measuring up to the man standing in front of her.
He didn���t wear the King���s Guard uniform as the others in his party did, but donned loose riding breeches paired with well constructed boots and a matching doublet with the finest detailing she���d ever seen. Deep greens and royal blues intermingled in various swirls and frills amongst the soft, blackened leather. Only the finest threads for the finest of men. He was the one she needed to kill.
And she���d missed.
AMAZON��| BARNES & NOBLE | GOODREADS��| ESKAPE PRESS
SMASHWORDS��| KOBO��| ITUNES
BOOKSTRAND��|��GOOGLE PLAY | ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS
For more info on my first release, RETURN TO ME, click here.
December 26, 2014
Vote for RETURN TO ME! Creme de la Cover Contest
The gorgeous cover for RETURN TO ME is being featured on InD’tale magazine!
The prize for the weekly contest winner is a 1/4 page ad in the next issue of InD’tale magazine. It is also entered for consideration in the Best of 2015 RONE Cover awards!
The winner then competes in the Creme dé la Creme Cover final’s. The monthly winner receives a full page ad in the magazine!
This is an amazing opportunity to gain readers and I thank you for your continued support and all around awesomeness!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE
Vote for RETURN TO ME! Creme de la Cover Contest
The gorgeous cover for RETURN TO ME is being featured on InD’tale magazine!
The prize for the weekly contest winner is a 1/4 page ad in the next issue of InD’tale magazine. It is also entered for consideration in the Best of 2015 RONE Cover awards!
The winner then competes in the Creme dé la Creme Cover final’s. The monthly winner receives a full page ad in the magazine!
This is an amazing opportunity to gain readers and I thank you for your continued support and all around awesomeness!
CLICK HERE TO VOTE
