Marketing Exec's Widow by @authortinagayle #CyberMonday Sale #99cents

"Some losses never heal you just slowly learn to carry the burden and shed a tear every now and then for the one you lost."

by Tina Gayle


Genre: Contemporary Romance with strong women fiction elements Four women...
One fatal car wreck...
Everyone's lives changed...

Marketing Exec’s Widow

 

Jennifer Larson, having lost her husband, friends and the perfect life she’d had plan, now faces the biggest challenge of her life, moving into an unplanned future. While the rest of the Executive Wife Club is still wallowing in the past, Jen is tempted into the future by a sexy chiropractor, Hagan Chaney.




But does he really love her or her money?

Excerpt:

“Lead the way, beautiful.” Hagan brushed his hand lightly across her back.

Hot tingles danced along her spine. Jen rushed forward. Whoa. As a new widow, she shouldn’t find the man attractive. Even if he was hot.

Drawing on her professional reserve, she stifled the urge to race up the stairs and slowed her pace. “I...uh...believe there are four rooms on the second level.”

The wood floor groaned under Hagan’s weight and his footsteps echoed through the empty house. “Any other houses in the area for sale?”

Reaching the landing, she sailed across and stopped by the first bedroom door. A brief glimpse revealed the same disappointing result as the space downstairs. “No, but there are a number of small towns nearby that might have what you’re looking for.”

An enticing male scent floated through the air, a second before a hand gripped the doorframe by her shoulder.

 Every female gene sprang to attention at his close proximity.

Desire poured through her, drenching her with emotions she hadn’t felt in months, hell, maybe even years. Her knees wobbled and she staggered into the doorframe, but remained standing.

Hagan peered over her shoulder and blocked her retreat. “Not bad, if I want to have another office suite up here. I can tear out this wall and make a larger lobby, or close off the doorway and create another entrance into the room.” He wandered to the next bedroom.

She gulped in a quick breath and air screamed back into her lungs. The residual scent of his citrusy cologne flowed in too and prompted her out-of-control hormones to form images of him: lying in bed, on top of her, his chest nestled against hers, his lips a breath away from…

Oh, my, a year without sex and I’m losing it.

Craig, why didn’t you divorce me before you died?

Jen gathered her strength and followed Hagan through the house. The easy flow of his long limbs showed incredible grace for a big man. So tempting, yet, she couldn’t pursue him. Not now, not with everyone watching her, they expected her to act like a grieving widow. If she didn’t, they’d forever brand her as an unloving wife.

 

 

Read First Chapter of "Marketing Exec's Widow" and Reviews

Purchase ebook at:

At Amazon

Have an awesome day,

 

Tina

 

Ace is Wild by @CBMcKee #BlackFridaydeal #YouthAdult #ASMSG

Today's titillating author is C.B.McKee has a fantasy adventure for all ages.

Here is the official blurb

 

Uprooted from a small Texas town, Florence “Ace” Fox is stashed in a camp for orphans, Weirdness abounds with the director talking of wizards and casting spells. He even claims she’s possessed, and that the entity is sending her power levels off the charts.

Rebel Wizards learn of her strength and decide they can use Ace to their benefit and greed to gain control of The World!!  They plot against her.

In danger and on the run, Ace and her friends’ travel through the old west looking for a way to rid her of the entity. They discover that only the leaders of the wizarding world can help, but will she like their solution?

Jail, death, or powerless.

 

Excerpt.

 

“Do you realize you have a powerful energy field?” Saw spoke as if she hadn’t said a word.

Ace blinked. Her adopted Indian father had told her the same thing many times. A spiritual leader of his tribe, he had a connection to the other worlds in the universe. Few people she’d met outside the Native American community understood energy fields or auras. What should she say? Was this a trick to make her admit she had some type of evil powers? Then he’d feel justified in killing her.

“Yes, people have mentioned that before.” She tucked her bag under her arm readying herself to spring into action should he make any unexpected movement.

“You haven’t though been taught to control your abilities and become a full wizard.” His sentence, more of a statement of fact than a question, didn’t require an answer yet she couldn’t let it go.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. There are no such things as wizards and magic. Those are things for horror stories and fairy tales.” She voiced the opinion of every white person she’d ever met, stifling the truth of what she’d seen during her time with her adopted tribe.

Saw laughed.

The sound startled her and she leaned back. Her shoulders hit the back of the chair. She stared at the man.

Without trying, she suddenly noticed how energy pulsed around his body. A golden glow captured her immediate attention. The fear she’d harbor against him melted. She drew in a cleansing breath. The man had no desire to do her any harm. In fact he had only her best interest at heart.

How did she know that?

She straightened, easing deeper onto the chair. “You’re a shaman too, aren’t you?”

He grinned and raised an eyebrow of inquiry. “Similar, but not the same. For now, though, why don’t you tell me a little about yourself? Where did you pick up the entity residing within you?”

Ace shook her head, uncertain what the man was talking about. She had no other entity dwelling within her spirit. “I’m sorry. I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.”

He nodded. His piercing gaze nailed her, causing goose bumps to pop onto her skin. “All right, then tell me about your family. I believe your father and mother were killed when you were very young?”

The question revealed Mr. Harris had given Saw a brief history of her life thus far. “Yes, and then I lived with—” She paused not wanting to reveal the tribe she had belong to. They were good people and deserved to be left alone. “—a tribe of Indians for a while before I moved in with the minister and his wife.”

“That’s where Frank found you?”

“Yes.”

“And you had no desire to come here?”

She eyed him cautiously. If he she said yes, would he take offense? Again, the gold in his aura calmed her fears. Her mind formed a connection to her father. Saw wanted to protect her from others. Why? She didn’t have a clue. “I was happy there and saw no reason to leave.”

“Maybe, but here you are going to learn the power you truly possess.”

Ace frowned. Puzzling bewilderment gnawed at her gut. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

 

You can buy it at

 

Amazon - myBook.to/AceIsWild

 

On Sale for $1.99  11/26/2015 - 12/1/2015

 

And find out more about Ace  at http://wizardme.wordpress.com/

or follow C.B. on twitter @cbmckee

Thanks for sharing,

Tina

 

Tina Gayle's Author Tip #ASMSG

 

Blogging on other sites can help people learn about you and your books

 

With all the bloggers out there, people are always looking for someone to write a blog for them.

 

But why do this?

• It's a great way to get your name out there and be introduced to new readers.

• You can do interviews, post info about your book, write special blogs, talk about what makes you different than other writers.

• It is however important to meet their deadlines and if you can’t let them know as soon as you can.

 

 

Here's two sites you might want to check out

1.  Try blogging for Savvy Authors - If you're interested in scheduling a date please contact : sharon@savvyauthors.com
2. Long and Short Review allow author to blog for free. http://www.longandshortreviews.com/ads.htm

We offer a guest blog spot each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The only requirement is that you blog about something besides straight book promo. The LASR: All Genre blog is here The LASR: Erotic Romance blog is here

Click here to request a guest blogging spot - Please specify which genre you write in

Best of luck,

Tina

A Short Read to Check out a Series by @AnitaPhilmar - #freeread #ASMSG #Western

I love getting a chance to read one book in the series before having to commit to a series.


Today, I have Anita Philmar's series - Naked Bluff, Texas on my blog because her book More Than Ready is #free for next three days Nov. 13, 14, 15.


A quick read to let you know if you want to dive into the erotic historical western series set in 1860s.

A cowboy is at a crossroad-

After losing his brother, Kirk Pepperman planned a future with Richard’s wife, Sadie. Kirk wanted to honor his brother and take care of Sadie. He worked for years showing her that he’d make her the perfect husband. However, she had other ideas and married another man.

Now, he is uncertain what he should do with his life.

Sitting in the barn’s loft, he’s debating leaving town and perhaps joining the civil war efforts. After all, why should he still around only to be miserable and alone?

Enters a determined woman –

Mary Beth Owens knows her parents are arranging for her to marry Kirk. The problem is he’s been stuck on the wrong woman for years. With Sadie out of the picture, Mary Beth is determined to find out if Kirk can be the man, she wants him to be. If not, then she has no desire to marry him either.

With rope in hand,

she heads into the barn. The man will listen to her if she has to tie him up and gag him.

Can these two let go of the past and move into the future?

Read more about the cowboys from Naked Bluff, Texas in this western historical series. These Kindle short reads are complete HEAs about Texas cowboy who are searching for their Texas brides. Set in a small east town, this old west series reveals some interesting tidbits of facts about Texas.

Available at Amazon

Here is what amazon readers are saying about this series.

- In Deep Water –

“I really enjoyed this book. Not only did it provide a hot read but gave some Texas history that I found interesting. The characters were well written and were people we could all relate. Thanks, Anita Philmar for a wonderful new series that I look forward to reading.”

- In Too Deep –

“This is a very enjoyable steamy read that I devoured in one sitting. ‘In Too Deep’ contains a strong female lead character in Sadie, and a very swoon-worthy leading man, Logan. The chemistry between these two is addictive.”

- Deputy’s Bride

“This is an Adult read with very erotic scenes so with that being said get ready for an intriguing read. For this deputy, he wants a special person for a wife not only to be able to clean his ranch, cook but also be experienced. So, with the help of a friend Bo meets up with Sarah and likes what he sees. Sarah is a widower from a notorious life with quite a pass, now penniless decides to take this marriage on, but what will happen when she finds out their will be someone else who will be introduced into this 'Deputy's Bride' marriage arrangement. Now, I don't want to tell the story to you but interest you enough to want to pick up this read and see for yourself how it will be presented to the reader. It will quite interesting to see how far and what all Sarah will do to be this 'Deputy's Bride.'”

My Best Friend's Ex - #Free for a Few Days @authorTinaGayle #NewAdult #ASMSG

She loved him first, but her best friend married him. Now with their divorce, Brooke must choose between her best friend and the man of her dreams. 


Brooke Janson has loved Garrett Sawyer since she met him on her first day of high school. Now, he’s free to love her too. Except, his ex-wife happens to be her best friend. 

How can Brooke choose between a friend she’s known since kindergarten and the man of her dreams? 

This is a complete short story with a HEA -  Free November 5 - 9


Available at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XAO176O

Here's a little snippet of the story-

Strolling down the grocery aisle, Brooke Janson spotted a familiar man dressed in black. Garrett Sawyer was the one person in the world, she didn’t expect to meet, see, or run into in a huge superstore.

Memories flooded through her mind, and she adjusted the spaghetti strap of her shirt.  Unable to pull her gaze from his lean, muscular frame encased in a black T-shirt and jeans, she silently wished she’d worn something sexier than an old pair of jeans and a tank top. She glanced down and remembered what she looked like in high school when they met.

As an overweight teen, she’d worked hard to get his attention, had even helped him pass a few classes.  They had become friends, and she’d decided he was everything she ever wanted in a man.

At the end of the school year, he’d left for college. After graduating, he’d returned. They had reconnected at a party where she introduced him to her best friend, Janet. They started dating and married not long after her first year of community college. Sadly, less than a year later, it ended in a divorce because she cheated on him with one of her classmates.

Suddenly unsure how to handle the situation, she choked out his name. To her ultimate horror, he turned.

His forehead wrinkled into a frown before he smiled and pushed his cart down the aisle. “Hello, Brooke.”


At Amazon


Hope you enjoy,


Tina

Diana's Cookbook - Around the World in 80 Meals #HolidayRecipe by @DianaLRubino

Authors, readers, cooks...we're getting to that time of year when we blow our diets...and I have something to contribute to your downfall!

My cookbook AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MEALS came out last year, featuring seven fantasy cruises, with recipes from cruise menus. One of my favorites is Tiramisu which is something my heroine Vita Caputo (based on my great grandmother) of FROM HERE TO FOURTEENTH STREET (on sale soon) and BOOTLEG BROADWAY would have made.

Tiramisu 

Ingredients

3 large eggs, separated

¾ cup sugar

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

½ cup heavy cream

2 cups espresso at room temperature

2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine

6 ounces savoiardi (crisp Italian ladyfingers)

2 tablespoons cocoa powder 

Instructions

Beat egg yolks and ½  cup sugar in a large bowl until thickened and pale.

Beat in mascarpone until barely combined.

Beat whites with a pinch of salt in a separate bowl until they barely hold soft peaks.

Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar continuing to beat whites until they barely hold stiff peaks. Beat heavy cream in a separate bowl until it barely holds soft peaks.

Gently fold cream into mascarpone mixture until thoroughly mixed.

Fold in egg whites.

Stir espresso and Marsala wine together in a shallow bowl.

Dip 1 savoiardi into espresso mix and for a few seconds each side.

Place dipped savoiardi in a 2-quart glass baking dish.

Dip 8 more savoiardi  and arrange in a snug layer in bottom of dish.

Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly over dipped savoiardi.

Repeat process to make a second layer of dipped savoiardi and mascarpone.

Cover and chill 6 hours.

Sprinkle with cocoa powder and serve.




Here's more about Around the World in 80 Meals


Around the World in 80 Meals: The Best of Cruise Ship Cuisine weaves gastronomic delights around an exotic seven-day dream fantasy cruise. Imagine waking up on a different ship in a new port of call every day, and treating your taste buds to a gourmet meal every evening, each carefully prepared by one of the best chefs afloat.
This book highlights the most interesting menus and recipes of a diversity of cruise lines, from the luxurious Cunard Line, famed for its opulent ocean liners, to a small but highly exclusive line of yachts that offer the most personalized cruise experience.
 The reader can see daily snapshots of a week of luxury cruising. A chapter for each day briefly introduces each ship, explains where it is located, and gives information about each cruise line and its chefs.
The main focus is on the dinner menu followed by recipes for recreating every delectable morsel in your own kitchen. Diana Rubino's passion for history and travel has taken her to every locale of her stories, set in Medieval and Renaissance England, Egypt, the Mediterranean, colonial Virginia, New England, and New York. Her urban fantasy romance, FAKIN' IT, won a Top Pick award from Romantic Times. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Richard III Society and the Aaron Burr Association. She lives on Cape Cod with her husband Chris. In her spare time, Diana bicycles, golfs, plays her piano, cooks, and devours books of any genre. Visit Diana at www.dianarubino.com,
https://www.facebook.com/DianaRubinoAuthor
 www.DianaRubinoAuthor.blogspot.com
 on Twitter @DianaLRubino.


Purchase book at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614562296


Thanks for sharing Diana,


Tina

Your How-to Guide to Self-Publishing with Kitty Bucholtz #authors, #readers

If you’ve been kicking the self-publishing tires but haven’t wanted to jump in without a little help, I’ve got the perfect course for you. “Your How-to Guide to Self-Publishing” is a full course to help you get your book from completed manuscript to published book.

            There are nine modules covering everything from starting your business, to getting and staying organized, to creating and uploaded ebooks and print books, to promoting and selling your books online and in person. 

The modules are broken into several lessons, each with a video tutorial explaining that portion of the process as well as a downloadable written tutorial. There are also several worksheets and checklists for you to download and use.

            Students who join this charter class will get lifetime access to the course at the lowest price available. Registration closes at 9pm Pacific on Friday, October 30.

            BUT…

            Tina’s readers will be able to join the class at the original low price up to 30 days after the course closes. Just email me at info@writerentrepreneurguides.com and tell me you saw the class mentioned on Tina’s blog.

            For more information, check out the video explaining the course here: https://writerentrepreneurguides.clickfunnels.com/getting-started-self-publishing

            Be sure to click on the first three videos on that page and take notes on the free information offered there. You can also download worksheets under videos #2 and #3.

            Whether you sign up for the course or not, I hope you find the free information useful as you decide whether to pursue self-publishing in the near future. Whatever you decide to do, good luck! You can do it!

 

 

Kitty Bucholtz decided to combine her undergraduate degree in business, her years of experience in accounting and finance, and her graduate degree in creative writing to become a writer-turned-independent-publisher. Her romantic comedy and superhero urban fantasy novels are available at most online retailers. Learn more about self-publishing and time management at her new website, Writer Entrepreneur Guides dot com.

http://kittybucholtz.com/ - author of Unexpected Superhero and Little Miss Lovesick

http://writerentrepreneurguides.com/ - Write a Book, Change the World

Thanks Kitty for sharing,

Tina