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Author Carolyn Brown Stops by for a Visit!

I'm am so pleased today to be hosting none other than romance author Carolyn Brown! Carolyn is visiting with us today to talk a little bit about her new cowboy romance coming out on December 4th, Just a Cowboy and His Baby. Here's what it's about:


She's Got Her Eyes on the Prize...
Gemma O'Donnell wasn't the first woman to win the ProRodeo buckle for bronc riding, but she was darn well going to be the second. What she didn't count on was her main competition sweeping her off her feet.
He'll Do Whatever It Takes To Win... Trace Coleman isn't really after a title—he needs the cash prize to buy his dream ranch. But one sexy, determined cowgirl keeps getting in his way. In his effort to take her out of the running, he risks losing both the title—and his heart.
They're Both in For a Little Surprise... Everybody's world is turned upside down when a pint-sized bundle of joy gets dropped right into Trace's lap...and suddenly all the stakes are higher.

Please enjoy this excerpt from Just a Cowboy and His Baby:


Evil shot from his dark eyes. The air around him crackled when he raised his head and
glared at her. He’d been bred, born, and raised for that night and she didn’t have a chance
against his wiles. He was bigger than she was and he knew it. He was meaner and he’d
prove it.
Gemma O’Donnell didn’t give a damn how big or how mean he was. She
intended to be in control from the minute she mounted him. The message from the set
of his head and unwavering stare said that she was an idiot not to shake in her cowgirl
boots. She glared right back, her dark green eyes meeting his near black ones and locking
through the metal bars separating them.
He dared.
She challenged.
She hiked a leg up to the first rung on the chute, and two hands circled her waist
from behind to help her. Her heart slipped in an extra beat at the cowboy’s big hands
touching her, but she attributed it to nerves. She glanced over her shoulder into the
sexiest brown eyes she’d ever seen, all dreamy and soft with heavy dark lashes.
“Thanks,” she said.
“My pleasure. Go get ’em, darlin’.” His voice went with the rest of the package:
a deep Texas drawl that sounded like it should have been singing country songs in
Nashville, not riding wild broncs on the PRCA Million Dollar Rodeo Tour.
Dammit, Trace Coleman. You pulled a slick one, but it’s not going to work. You
are not going to throw me off my game, she thought as she slung a leg over the top and
locked eyes with the wild creature again. She had a horse to ride and even though his coat
was as white as the driven snow, the look in his black eyes said that he could run Lucifer
some serious competition when it came to meanness.
His name was Smokin’ Joe and he was a rodeo legend. Cowboys said that he
could see right into the soul of a rider and could feel the fear he’d struck in their hearts.
Well, Gemma wasn’t afraid of Smokin’-damn-Joe. He wasn’t a bit meaner than the bronc
out on Rye’s ranch that she’d trained on, and she’d shown him who was boss. Smokin’
Joe was just the next bronc in a long line, so he could take his evil glare and suck it up.
Tonight she was the boss. She didn’t care if the other riders had made bets about how
quickly into the ride he’d throw her off into the dust. She’d show them all, cowboys and
bronc alike, that a cowgirl had come to town.
She had two options.
Number one: Stay on his back for eight seconds and show him she was the boss.
Number two: Wreck.
There was no in between, and “almost” did not count. Gemma didn’t allow
herself to think the word wreck, not even when the almighty Trace Coleman produced
a smile that would part the clouds. He was well over six feet tall, dark haired, and light
brown eyes. She’d done her homework on all the cowboys. She knew most of them
personally from the rodeo rounds, but she’d only known Trace by picture and reputation.
Both of which intrigued her to no end. When she’d seen him in action in San Antonio, the
heat level of the whole great state of Texas jacked up twenty more degrees. His swagger,
his broad chest, and his body had said that Gemma was in deep trouble. But it was that
deep sexy Texas drawl that brought on images of tangled sheets, lots and lots of heat, and
a warm oozy feeling called an afterglow flitting through her mind.
Trace might have just meant to be charming and helpful, holding his hand out
to assist her in climbing the chute, but Gemma wasn’t buying his brand of bullshit. He
wasn’t stupid, and the twinkle in his eye said he knew exactly how his touch affected
a woman. Besides, his gaggle of rodeo groupies were proof positive of that. In San
Antonio, Austin, Redding, and Reno, Gemma had seen them circling him like a chocolate
addict set loose with free rein in a candy store. Oh, yes, without a single doubt Trace
knew how to turn a woman’s mind to mush, and she’d lay dollars to horse apples that he
played it to the nth degree.
Just like Smokin’ Joe, Trace Coleman had met his match. Gemma intended to
win that big shiny belt buckle in Las Vegas come December and leave Trace Coleman
along with his scanty-dressed groupies in a cloud of dust. She had a big construction-
paper lucky horseshoe tacked to the door of her travel trailer, and every time she won,
she rewarded herself by pasting a small shamrock on it. After the final ride, it would be
matted and framed and hung in her beauty shop, and all the cowboys who’d given her a
hard time could crawl up under a mesquite bush and lick their wounds.
Any other time and any other place she might have flirted with Trace. Cowboys
were definitely her thing, and he sent out vibes that dug deep into her gut. But this was
the rodeo circuit. For the next six months, Gemma O’Donnell had her job cut out for her
and there was no room for Trace or any other cowboy.
Damn his sorry old hide, anyway! He was the top-seeded contestant in the tour
and ten thousand dollars ahead of her. Staying on Smokin’ Joe’s back a full eight seconds
could knock Trace off that pedestal in a tailspin—if thinking about his dreamy eyes
didn’t ruin her score. She took a deep breath and put him out of her mind. If he thought
his cute little grin and deep voice could mess her up, then he could smear ketchup on his
chaps and eat them for supper. And slap a little taco sauce on his spurs and have them for
dessert.


So how many of you would like to win an advanced reader copy of Just a Cowboy and His Baby? Wow! That's a lot of hands:-) Well today Carolyn will be giving away ONE free copy of her newest cowboy romance to one lucky person. Check out the details below on how you can win.
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BONUS: Don't forget to leave a comment on this post letting Carolyn know just how excited you are about her new book!
I will be announcing the lucky winner this Friday, so be sure to stop by and see if it's you! Good luck to everyone who enters! And thank you Carolyn for the awesome giveaway!
Thanks for reading!

Happy Halloween!!!

"Zane" Tour Stop #10 with Making Connections

Today I'm visiting http://fromthebootheelcottonpatch.blogspot.com/! Stop by and say Hi!

"Zane" Tour Stop #9 with Making Connections

Today I'm visiting http://the-avidreader.blogspot.com/! Stop by and check out my interview:-)

"Zane" Blog Tour Stop #7 & #8 with Making Connections

Okay, so I spent the majority of yesterday getting prepared for this "Frankenstorm" thing that is supposed to hit us at some point today. Not looking forward to it at all. Because I was busy with that, I didn't have the opportunity to let you all know about my tour stop yesterday. So here it is:-)
I visited http://mymiscellaneousbookshelf.blogspot.fi/ for a guest post about why I love western romances and an excerpt preview...
and...
Today I'm visiting http://readinginfection.blogspot.com/?zx=95b14e6252f5a401 with a guest post about my writing process...

Hope to see y'all there!

"Zane" Tour Stop #11 with Making Connections

Today is the final stop on my tour with Making Connections. I've had such a great time and I want to thank all of the tour hosts for having me on their blogs. My final stop leads me to http://tana-someofmyfavoritebooks.blogspot.ca/ for  a review of Zane. Stop by and check it out:-)

"Zane" Blog Tour Stop #6 with Making Connections

Stop by http://passionatebookdivas.com/ today for an excerpt of Zane! I'm loving visiting all these new blogs and I hope y'all are enjoying the ride as well:-)

"Stories of Chance Romance" Blog Tour for Breast Cancer Research!

Here’s to finding love in any place, at any time!

This collection of eleven short stories of chance romance reflects the hope that comes with the first bloom of romance, whether you find it in your youth, midlife, or the twilight years.
We dedicate Stories of Chance Romance to all the women who face breast cancer and to the teams of family, friends and medical professionals who support them on their journey.
Like so many woman, we have been closely and personally touched by this disease. Roxy was diagnosed and successfully treated in 2010—the same year Brenda lost her very dear friend, Mary Beggan, to breast cancer.
All authors’ profits from the sale of this anthology are being donated to advance the research, education, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Release Date: September 28, 2012Genre: Contemporary Romance Anthology (11 short stories)Formats: Kindle
Please enjoy this excerpt from Stories of Chance Romance:Gina headed to the Big Ridge High gymnasium, thrilled to find herself back in Montana, and at her old alma mater, ten years after graduating. Amidst the bobbing helium balloons and dim lighting, she could still make out the sign welcoming everyone to the reunion.
Anticipation tickled her insides. Thanks to email, she’d kept in touch with many of her old buddies and couldn’t wait to see them again. Luanne, Conner, and Kirstin—the four of them had stuck together like honey on bread—done projects, endured gym class, and dreamed of a future when they’d grow out of their awkwardness.
And Gina had. Braces off, she’d opted for laser surgery and pitched the glasses, and her beanpole body finally had some curves. She’d been on her share of dates—even had a marriage proposal—but hadn’t found Mr. Right. In spite of all the years that had passed, she still measured men by her high school crush.
Adam Reinheart.
He sure had her heart.
Two years older, he’d been unobtainable at the time—tall and tanned, with curly brown hair, and boyish dimples that made him irresistible to the girls.
And he had a bright future. His father, who owned one of the local gas stations, hoped Adam would attend a prominent university.
Would she still feel the same magic when she saw him?
Someone tapped Gina’s shoulder and she twirled around. Ten years hadn’t changed Kirstin one bit. She still had the same mischievous eyes, and let go with the same contagious laugh as the two hugged.
Quickly, they caught up on the intervening years—Kirstin’s two children and Gina’s small catering business.
“Who’s all here?”
“The whole gang,” Kirstin told her. “Luanne...and Conner. You should see him now—just back from a tour of duty as a medic.”
“How about...Adam?”
“Reinheart?”
Gina’s shoulders slumped when Kirstin frowned. “He didn’t come?”
“Oh, he’s here all right. Follow me.” Kirstin led her across the dance floor, as Say My Name by Destiny’s Child segued into Breathe by Faith Hill.
Through the parting crowd, she saw him—looking about as scrumptious as a man could. Maybe he had a little less hair on top but the sight of him still made Gina’s heart do a flip.
“Adam,” Kirstin yelled over the music. “Do you remember Gina?”
“I sure don’t.” Adam’s gaze wandered over Gina’s orchid-colored halter dress. A slow smile spread across his lips.
Having made the introductions, Kirstin turned to leave. Gina reached for her, nervous to be left alone with her teenage idol.
But Kirstin just winked. “Three’s a crowd,” she said, before disappearing into the dancing throng.
Squelching her nerves, Gina looked up at Adam and willed herself to speak. “The last time we met, you were heading off to university.”
“I did a year.” He gave a lazy shrug. “Why sweat it? I’ll inherit the gas station one day.” His eyes made another sweep of her dress.
Gina was starting to wish she’d worn a sweater. She crossed her arms over her chest. “So, you’re working there now?”
He laughed as though the idea was absurd.
“How do you spend your days then?”
Another shrug. “I hang out. Watch TV.”
Gina’s lips quivered, her smile cracked. She was proud of her achievements, her work ethic. What had Adam accomplished? Was this the man she’d wasted so much time dreaming about?
“So, Jenny,” he said, grabbing her arm with a clammy hand. “Wanna dance?”
She shook him off with a quick backward step. “The name’s Gina. And no thanks.”
Desperate for air, she fought her way to the exit. One moment, she was weaving through bodies. The next, she was spun around, locked in a man’s embrace.
About to protest, she looked up, and into, the kindest eyes she’d ever known.
“Conner?”
He laughed. “You recognized me.”
“Hardly,” she admitted. Connor had always seemed frail as a teen. Not anymore. This man was solid, his biceps firm. When he smiled, it lit up the room.
“How are you enjoying the reunion?”
Gina shook her head. “It’s...”
What could she say? Different than I expected?
“It’s been an eye-opener,” she told him, finally. “How about you?”
He took her hands in his. “Seeing you again has made my evening.”
Her cheeks heated. Was her old pal flirting with her? “You were always a good friend, Conner.”
“I wanted to be more than that.”
How had she overlooked him in high school? He was smart, caring and, through the passing years, had acquired the kind of confidence that made a man truly attractive.
“Gina, would you like to dance?”
“I’d love to.”
Three songs later, he held her tight and whispered in her ear. “Great reunion, don’t you think?”
“The best,” she murmured, right before he kissed her.
About the Authors
Roxy Boroughs got the acting bug in elementary school, creating skits at recess and performing them for the class, thanks to her very indulgent teacher. She went on to study theater in university, met the love of her life there, and spent many years performing in movies, commercials and on stages across Canada and the US. Soon, portraying one character wasn’t enough. She wanted to be them all. So she poured her years of drama experience into writing plays and novels.
Look for her award-winning romantic suspense A STRANGER’S TOUCH, as well as its sequel, A STRANGER’S KISS, along with a sweet, romantic comedy called CRAZY FOR COWBOY. Find her on Facebook, Twitterand her website http://www.roxyboroughs.com/.
Brenda M. Collins has wanted to write romance since she was twelve years old. At the age of twenty, she spoke to an editor in Toronto, Canada, who expressed an interest in her story; however, she soon realized it takes more than an idea to be an author. She joined a number of writing groups to learn about ‘the craft’ and completed two mystery manuscripts. To help her fellow writers develop strong business skills, Brenda has published articles, and delivered workshops to hundreds of writers, on career planning, professional networking and presentation skills. Her most recent article, entitled How to Improve your Presentations, is in the 2013 Writer’s Market (Brewer, R.L., ed. F&W Media Inc. p. 153).
Brenda’s debut novel, WITCH IN THE WIND, starts with a murder, but comes to life with witches, warlocks, a canine familiar and a magical dimension called The Otherland. For upcoming titles in The Otherland Chronicles, and other stories, keep an eye on Brenda’s website www.brendamcollins.com and follow her on Twitter.

Website: http://www.roxyboroughs.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxyBoroughs Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roxy-Boroughs/209937022429302?ref=hl and http://www.facebook.com/roxy.boroughs
Brenda M. CollinsWebsite: http://brendamcollins.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bcollinswriter
Stories of Chance Romance: http://amzn.com/B009J2KCLM
The Giveaway! The authors will give away Kindle copies of “Crazy for Cowboy” by Roxy Boroughs (a sweet romantic comedy) and “Witch in the Wind” (a sweet paranormal/fantasy romance) by Brenda M. Collins. One each at every stop!Readers just have to comment for a chance to win!

Thanks for reading!

"Zane" Blog Tour Stop #5 with Making Connections

Today I'm visiting with Alana on her blog http://darkobsessionchronicles.blogspot.ca/! Stop by and check out her review of Zane! Hope to see y'all there!

"Zane" Blog Tour Stop #4 with Making Connections

Today I'm visiting with Debbie on her wonderful blog:
 http://amethysteyesauthor.blogspot.ca/
Stop by and check it out:-)