Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
#NewRelease One Week in Your Arms by @Pat_Preston #romance
ONE WEEK IN YOUR ARMS
Love Heals All Series
by
Patricia Preston
Release Date: September 13, 2016 Kensington
Books
Available for Pre-Order now
Blurb:
IT STARTED WITH A FLING...
Six years ago, Dr. Marla Grant gave into temptation with a gorgeous man. Now the medical director of Lafayette Falls Community Clinic and a single mom to a little girl, Marla finds herself in a dilemma when the funding for the community clinic is threatened by none other than the powerful man of her long-ago fling and unsuspecting father of her child...
Carson Blackwell has never forgotten bright, beautiful Marla. When he discovers that she works at the clinic his grandmother's foundation sponsors, it's the perfect opportunity to end to his ongoing infatuation and use his leverage to cement a new business deal. He needs a fake girlfriend for one week in Hawaii, and Marla is just the woman for the job. It's a win-win situation, until they realize the attraction between them isn't feigned, and the heat has never died down. Only the secrets they're both keeping stand in the way of a future together-and a love that could last a lifetime.
Six years ago, Dr. Marla Grant gave into temptation with a gorgeous man. Now the medical director of Lafayette Falls Community Clinic and a single mom to a little girl, Marla finds herself in a dilemma when the funding for the community clinic is threatened by none other than the powerful man of her long-ago fling and unsuspecting father of her child...
Carson Blackwell has never forgotten bright, beautiful Marla. When he discovers that she works at the clinic his grandmother's foundation sponsors, it's the perfect opportunity to end to his ongoing infatuation and use his leverage to cement a new business deal. He needs a fake girlfriend for one week in Hawaii, and Marla is just the woman for the job. It's a win-win situation, until they realize the attraction between them isn't feigned, and the heat has never died down. Only the secrets they're both keeping stand in the way of a future together-and a love that could last a lifetime.
Excerpt:
She picked up
the letter opener. Her heart palpitated in sheer terror as she slid the opener
under the flap of the envelope. With the envelope open, she peeped inside to
see one folded sheet of stationery.
After six
years, what could he possibly have to say?
She pictured
him, standing beside a black truck in the drive of Royal Oaks, an old estate
belonging to his grandmother. She recalled the date. June twenty-eighth. The day they had said goodbye had been a warm,
blustery day in Tennessee Nashville
The wind made a
mess of Carson
“If I’m ever
back in town, I’ll look you up,” he promised as their casual affair came to an
inevitable end. For three weeks, they had been together and finally, the time
had come for them to go their separate ways. She hadn’t realized it would be so
difficult.
“Sure.” She
forced a smile of goodwill. After all, they weren’t parting in anger, or in love for that matter. And it was unlikely
that she would ever see him again.
“I had a great
time,” she confessed boldly. She’d loved every minute of their brief, steamy affair. Talk about a summer break
to remember. She grinned.
He gave her
cheek a stroke. “You’ll make a great
doctor.”
“You think so?”
“Yeah.” He
grinned. “You certainly know all there is to know about male anatomy.”
“Yours, at
least.” She laughed. Then she hopped up on her toes and gave him a quick kiss.
“Goodbye, Carson Blackwell.”
She stepped
away from him. Now was the time to face what was ahead. A grueling three-year
residency. There would be no more time for long summer nights, tangled sheets,
and sighs against swollen lips. She walked toward her small, sturdy hatchback.
Before she opened the driver’s door, she looked up and met his gaze.
“Goodbye,” he
called.
At that moment,
she’d had an odd sensation in her chest that her life was never going to be the
same. Then she laughed at her silliness. A
summer fling with a guy just passing through was not something that changed
your life. For her, completing her residency would be the life changer.
She had watched
Carson
Never to be
seen or heard from again until now.
Why now?
Buy Links:
Amazon http://amzn.to/1SCo3li
iBooks http://apple.co/1W6y6l6
Book Two of the series, Everything
His Heart Desires, coming in January 2017, is available for pre-order now. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EE09ZNO/
Author Bio:
Patricia Preston writes witty mainstream romances and wacky
Southern comedies. You are her reader if you like fun, fast-paced, feel-good
reads. Her stories have been Amazon best sellers and she won the William
Faulkner Award for Short Fiction, the Lone Star Writing Competition for
Historical Romance, and Harlequin's World's Best Romances Short Story
Competition. Must haves in her writing cave include sweet tea and epic music.
Besides writing, she loves music, history, taking road trips, and anything
containing chocolate. Her dream-come-true would be a townhouse in the French
Quarter. She never misses Supernatural or the Walking Dead.
She is repped by the
Seymour Agency and currently working on a contemporary romance series for
Kensington. Having fun is her objective when it comes to storytelling and she
hopes her readers will find her books entertaining and uplifting.
Available titles include Amazon best sellers, “The Yard Sale” and “Laid to Rest,” as well as
historical romances: To Save a Lady and Almost an Outlaw. Coming in
September is the first book in the Love Heals All series from Kensington Boos, One
Week in Your Arms. Also available for pre-order is the second book in
the series, Everything His Heart Desires.
Author Links:
Monday, September 12, 2016
Gearing Up for #CancerAwareness Month - CEO's Widow on #Sale #99cent
One Day Sale on Sept. 13 for CEO's Widow
Title: CEO’s Widow
Author: Tina Gayle
Genre: Contemporary Romance with
strong women fiction elements
After surviving the grief from her husband’s death,
Marianne Clark has built a new life with the help of the other Executive Wives.
She plans to enjoy grandchildren and friends until her doctor tells her he
found a lump in her breast. Her world turned upside down. She re-evaluates her
priorities and decides she grab hold of life with both hands.
Knox Turner lost is first wife to cancer. He’s
determined not to let Marianne face this challenge alone.
Can this couple face the trials ahead and build a
future together?
Excerpt:
“What about you
and Knox? Is Travis and Lyndsey’s relationship still causing problems between
you two?”
In response to
Brie’s questions, Marianne lifted her gaze, uncertain how to explain the true
reason for not caring to become involved with Knox.
“He seemed
determined today to put an end to the stand-off,” Sylvia inserted, her tone
reflecting her amusement of the moment.
Brie captured
Marianne’s gaze and slow shook her head. “You’re still not over Jack, are you?”
Jen swiveled
her head, first to Brie, then back around to stare at Marianne. “Oh, no, that
can’t be.”
“Awe shit,”
Sylvia muttered and turned in her chair.
All eyes locked
on her. Marianne dropped her chin and fought for something to say to ease her
friends’ concern.
“I knew it, you
assume because you’re interested in Knox you’re somehow being unfaithful to
Jack.” Sylvia clasped her hand around Marianne’s forearm. “Well, you’re not.
Jack would understand. Hell, if he were in your shoes, he’d have already
remarried.”
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
#RomanticTravel with @AlinaKField and #Excerpt Bella's Band
My favorite romantic getaway is Prescott, Arizona. I love checking into a vintage hotel like the St. Michael’s or the Hassayampa and sipping a drink at the same saloon frequented by Wyatt Earp.
Blurb for Bella’s Band:
Bullets, blades, and incendiary bombs—Major Steven Beauverde, the latest Earl of Hackwell, belongs in that world, and is determined to get back to it. His brother’s murder has forced Steven into a new and completely unwanted role, and worse, he has no idea how to salvage his family’s depleted estate. A rumor that his brother had a son by a woman who may be a) the murderer, and b) his brother’s secret wife, sets Steven on a mission to find her, the boy, and—Steven ardently hopes—the proof of a marriage that will set him free.
Confirmed spinster Annabelle Harris is a country heiress with a penchant for taking in orphans and helping the downtrodden. Her philanthropy hides her desperate search for her disgraced sister, the mistress to the Earl of Hackwell. When the Earl is murdered, her sister thrusts her child into Annabelle’s care and disappears. Now, with suspicion pointing at the sister, Annabelle has begun a new quest, to find the woman, and clear her name.
When their paths converge, the reluctant Earl and the independent spinster find themselves rethinking their goals, and battling the real murderer together.
Excerpt
She felt his eyes fixed on her. He drew her head closer and she could smell his woodsy clean scent, so intensely male. The carriage passed by a street lamp and into a dark stretch, and she could no longer discern the outline of his face.
Her heart tingled and her breath came in short little huffs of anticipated pleasure.
“Annabelle,” he whispered. “What do they call you? Anna? Belle?”
She tensed remembering her chat with Lady Rosalyn.
“It is Belle. How very appropriate.” He kissed her hand.
“Bella,” she whispered. “And not appropriate at all. How did you learn my name?”
“Bella.” He breathed her name in a brandy-laced murmur. “The maid at the Harley Street house gave me your last name. And by the way, she worships you.”
Dear Trish. Annabelle pushed at the seat and squirmed, with no success. He still held her fast.
“I’ve found that servants know everything and talk prodigiously.” He dropped a kiss on her nose.
Annabelle bit back a disagreement and stilled. In a properly run household, gossip was squashed. The poor man had never lived in a properly run household.
His lips hovered over her and she waited. He’d kissed her nose. Perhaps he’d been aiming for her mouth and missed. She wanted one more kiss. She would be safe. In a carriage on a public street, he wouldn’t attempt to take more.
***
Steven held himself an inch away from her lips. Her nose had been cold, but heat radiated between them, holding them in a warm cocoon. She smelled of plain soap and faint lavender. There was nothing cloying about Miss Harris. He’d breached a line of defense with the use of the pet name. Bella. She wanted him to kiss her.
Not yet. Not yet. She was lovely, and innocent, and perfect. He was known for his quick thinking under duress, and he’d made up his mind. He would do this honorably. He was not his brother. It would not be a seduction.
“Bella, you are right that we should dispense with the dance. You are right that we should speak to the point, and so I will. I think you and I, we should wed.”
“What?” She jumped a full inch from the seat before settling back.
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Author Bio
Alina K. Field hails from the Midwest, but now lives in sunny Southern California. She is the author of the 2014 Book Buyer’s Best novella winner Rosalyn’s Ring, and the novel-length sequel, a 2015 RONE Award finalist, Bella’s Band. Her most recent release is Liliana’s Letter, a Regency novella and 2016 National Readers’ Choice Award finalist. She loves blogging about nerdy historical research and connecting up with readers on social media.
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Thanks for sharing,
Tina
Sunday, September 4, 2016
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Friday, September 2, 2016
The Good, the Bad, and the Ghostly by @AnitaPhilmar #newrelease #ghosthunters #TGTBTG
#Romantic Travel – I believe
visiting wineries is a great way to have a short romantic escape. Almost every
state has a few and most are affordable, running anywhere from free to $20 for
a tasting.
While
in Nebraska where McKee’s Ghost story takes place, I had a chance to visit a
few. As you can see by the picture, it’s a great to unwind and relax.
Blurb for
McKee’s Ghost
His
fiancée called off their engagement after be accosted by a ghost in his house.
Now,
a beautiful ghost detective has shown up at his ranch, saying his brother has
hired her to take care of the unwanted spirit.
Konnor
McKee is more than happy with PSI Agent Ruth Oliva Wilson. One look and he was
hooked. Now, if he can only get some help from a ghost, he might be able to
secure himself a bride after all.
With
the return of his ex-fiancee, his life is turn upside down by an angry ghost, a
vindictive woman and a sexy medium. Konnor doesn’t know which way to turn.
Can
he get everyone out of this alive and marry the PSI Agent?
Or
has he lost all hope of a happy future because of the ruthless ghost of one of
his ancestors?
Buy Links myBook.to/GoodBadGhostly
Excerpt:
He tore his mouth from hers,
and she gasped for air. “Please, sweetheart, I’m not a patient man, especially
when I’ve waited so long for you. I need—”
“Don’t say it,” she whispered
and lowered her head to avoid eye contact. She’d tempted him, let him think if
he asked for more, she’d willingly give him whatever he wanted.
Realizing how much she
already cared for him, she rebelled against the likelihood of losing her heart
to another man. More than once, she’d fallen into the trap of believing a man
would love her no matter what.
Every time, she paid with a
broken heart. This time, she needed to give him a day or two to come to terms
with the true nature of her abilities. Once he saw her in action, he’d change.
The desire he felt would wilt until he had no feeling for her at all.
“I’m sorry, but we need to
take this slow.” She lowered her hands and pressed them against his chest.
“Now, you should tend to your horses.”
Konnor studied her for a long
moment before he slowly released his grip. “Make yourself at home. I’ll be back
as soon as I’ve finished my nightly chores.”
She nodded, and he turned for
the door with a sigh.
The light click of the latch
falling into place felt like a shot through her heart.
You can also download a Sample Book of
The Good, the Bad and the Ghostly
Links to sample Book for The Good the bad and the Ghostly
Bio
Anita
Philmar likes to create stories that push the limit. A writer by day and a
dreamer by night she wants her readers to see the world in a new way.
Influenced
by old movies, she likes to develop places where anything can happen and where
special moments come to life in a great read.
Naughty
or Nice?
Read
her books and decide.
Website: http://www.anitaphilmar.com/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/anitaphilmar
Tina
Monday, August 29, 2016
Tips to Control Too Much Information - Staying Organized
Another tip – is if you have too much information-
- break it down or file it until you need it.
- Don’t read the whole article.
- Get rid of outdate material and start over.
- Mark, scan and file.
Luckily, I never missed anything, but I don't recommended it as the way of cleaning out your files. Yes, it is faster, but way more painful.
Also, I have an author friend, that does this after each book. She clears off her desk and puts everything away from the work she's done on a certain book and starts over fresh.
Might be worth a shot.
May look like they are just gliding along, but we all know they are working their legs underneath the water.
Have a great day,
Tina
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