Title: Kadence
Series: Rockstar Series #7
Author: Anne Mercier
Genre: Rockstar Romance
Release Date: November 22
Sometimes you find family where you least expect it...
When bass guitarist Jace Warner receives an urgent message from his high school sweetheart to come home, the rocker drops what he's doing to get there. Finding out that his first love, the girl that stole his heart, is dying isn't the biggest shock he receives. The bad boy rocker has a child, and now, he's about to be her only living parent.
After bonding with Kadence, his 6-year-old daughter, Jace knows there's only one thing he wants to be--a father. But that's not going to be as easy as it seems. Social worker, Summer Stephens doesn't deem Jace's lifestyle fit for parenting. She believes the stereotypes about rockers--that their lives are all about sex, drugs, and rock & roll.
Now it's up to Jace to convince Summer that Kadence is right where she belongs--at home with him at CFD. He's facing a fierce battle trying to prove there's room in his life for music and the daughter he wants to share it all with.
Will Summer realize that home is where you make it, and if she looks close enough, she just might see a family for herself?
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I’m an avid reader who gets inspired by reading the stories from my favorite authors as well as listening to various types of music. I am a huge fan of music, chocolate, fruit, desserts, autumn, M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold, and Milo Ventimiglia. Through my books, I am proudly creating new Avenged Sevenfold and Milo Ventimiglia fans one reader at a time.
“The best part of being an author, to me, is being able to take the reader to that one place they long to go when they need to escape reality. Knowing I can do that, for even one reader, makes what I do worthwhile.” ~ Anne Mercier
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READERS CAMEO BLITZ: Between The Pages- A BookBoyfriend Anthology20 Authors have gotten together and are giving readers the opportunity to become part of their fictional worlds by appearing in their stories with a cameo role. Isn't that cool? Check out your BookBoyfriends and the writers who created them for your reading pleasure.
Eric "Slate" Slater - (G-Man Series by Andrea Smith)
Roan Diamond - (Syndicate Series by Kathy Coopmans)
Alan Manzone - (Half Shell & Sand & Fog Series by Susan Ward)
Dominic Valetti - (Valetti Crime Family Series by Willow Winters)
Harry Brown - (Love by Numbers Series by E.S. Carter)
Jaxson Phillips - (Author Theresa Sederholt)
Luke Craven - (NSB Series by Alyson Santos)
Cole Sterline - (UCC Saga by Eva LeNoir)
Blade Montgomery - (Six by Hilary Storm)
Brandon Montgomery - (Club 24 Series by Kimberly Knight)
Jace Stone - (Lexi Buchanan)
Nathan Fraser - (Over the Fence by Melanie Moreland)
Matt Lathem - (First Class Series by AJ Harmon)
Damien Reynolds (MJ Carnal)
Shadow - (The Devil's Dust Series by M.N. Forgy)
Ares "the Butcher" - (Author Sapphire Knight's Series)
Grayson James - (GEG Series by Jacquelyn Ayres)
Jack Falcon - (Beautiful Rose Series by Missy Johnson )
Taz Matthews - (G-Man Series by Andrea Smith)
Jack Lair- (AM Madden)
Xander MacKenzie- (Anne Mercier)
A BookBoyfriend Anthology informationHave you dreamed of meeting your Book Boyfriends? Do you fall asleep to the words of fictional heroes? Do the words 'The End' always come too soon?What if you had the chance to be a part of their worlds?20 Authors are giving readers just that. 21 short stories with 20+ Reader cameos and all profits going to charity.Get between the pages with the men who put all others to shame.All proceeds of the sales will go these charities; 50% to The Keith Milano Memorial Fund (AFFSP) and 50% to The MS SocietyREADERSCLICK ON THE LINK AND ENTER YOUR DETAILS FOR A CHANCE OF A CAMEO ROLE IN ONE OF THE STORIES IN THIS FABULOUS BOOK BOYFRIEND ANTHOLOGYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FljYipnGWgeKEbyFs0xX85punYDuaojxRrMMv75691s/viewform?edit_requested=trueMEET THE AUTHORSAndrea Smith is a USA Today and Amazon Best-Selling Author of the G-Man Series! She has a wicked sense of humor. No matter the genre, she is able to infuse laughter throughout. She self-publishes Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Sensual Romance with a paranormal twist. She also writes New Adult Romance, and has recently collaborated with Author Eva LeNoir on three M/M Romances. Here is a listing of her published fiction to date: Baby Series (Contemporary Romance/Suspense w/erotic tone) These Books should be read in order: Maybe Baby (Book 1) Baby Love (Book 2) Be My Baby (Book 3) Baby Come Back (Novella) (Book 3.5) G-Man Series (Contemporary Romance/Suspense w/erotic tone) These Books do not have to be read in order, but they are most enjoyable if done so. Diamond Girl (Book 1) Love Plus One (Book 2) Night Moves (Book 3) G-Men Holiday Wrap (Novella) (Book 3.5) These Men (Spin-off) Part of the BEND anthology. (M/F/M) My Men (Sequel to "These Men") (M/F/M) Taz (G-Man Book 4) G-Man: Next Generation (New Adult Romance) Walk of Shame (Book 1) WTF? Series Jaded Limbo Series (Contemporary Steamy Romance w/paranormal edge) Silent Whisper Clouds in my Coffee September Series (New Adult- Taboo) Need to be read in order. Until September (Book 1) When September Ends (Book 2) M/M Romance Black Balled (Co-Authored with Eva LeNoir) Guns Blazing (Spin-Off from Black Balled) Hard Edit (Co-Authored with Eva LeNoir) Social Media Links: To sign up for her monthly newsletter, visit her website: http://www.andreasmithauthor.com/ Follow her on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Smith/e/B00A1MLQGY/ Stalk her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaSmithAuthor/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GManAuthor GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6869343.Andrea_Smith Theresa Sederholt Theresa Sederholt was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. She is a graduate of Campbell University in North Carolina, with a degree in Criminal Justice. Theresa now calls Delaware home, with her husband, a professional chef, and her two dogs. Theresa has been writing since 2014 when she released her debut novel, The Unraveling of Raven. She has since added to this with Darkness into Dawn and Shattered Lies, completing The Unraveled Trilogy. Not stopping there, she continued the story with The Letter: Dear Michael. During this time, she also published the first book in a second series, Uniquely Mine A Fitz Series. Experiencing life first hand is what she does best. Believing she can do anything has put her in many crazy situations. Whether it’s babysitting a pig farm or cutting the top off of a mini truck; nothing is ever out of reach. Her list is endless, A to Z. Theresa enjoys connecting with her fans. She can always be reached through her website at: http://www.theresasederholt.comFacebook Author Page https://www.facebook.com/TheresaSederholtAuthor/ Goodreads: http://bit.ly/1IxL0xT Amazon Author Page Author.to/Theresa-Sederholt Books by Theresa Sederholt The Unraveled Trilogy The Unraveling of Raven book one Darkness into Dawn book two Shattered Lies book three Uniquely Mine A Fitz Series The Letter: Dear Michael Unraveled: The Next Generation The Bench Kathy Coopmans
USA Today Best Selling Author Kathy Coopmans is a Michigan native where she lives with her husband, Tony. They have two son's Aaron and Shane.
She is a sports nut. Her favorite sports include NASCAR, Baseball, and Football. She has recently retired from her day job to become a full-time writer. She has always been an avid reader and at the young age of 50 decided she wanted to write. She claims she can do several things at once and still stay on task. Her favorite quote is "I got this."
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Anne Mercier is the author of the bestselling Rockstar, Truths, and The Way series. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and still lives there today.
She's an avid reader who gets inspired by reading the stories from her favorite authors as well as listening to various types of music. She is a huge fan of music, chocolate, fruit, desserts, autumn, M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold, and Milo Ventimiglia. Through my books, she is proudly creating new Avenged Sevenfold and Milo Ventimiglia fans one reader at a time. Anne truly believes - “The best part of being an author, to me, is being able to take the reader to that one place they long to go when they need to escape reality. Knowing I can do that, for even one reader, makes what I do worthwhile.” ~ Anne Mercier
Kadence(Rockstar #7) - Coming November 22
Harmony(Rockstar #7.5) - Coming December 12
A Very Xander Christmas 3(Rockstar #8) - Coming December 18
Alphas & Fairytales: A New Year's Eve Anthology - Coming December 19
Amazon Bestselling Author of the Rockstar, Truths, and The Way series.
Melanie Moreland New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them. While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys travelling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip. Melanie delights in a good romance story with some bumps along the way, but is a true believer in happily ever after. When her head isn’t buried in a book, it is bent over a keyboard, furiously typing away as her characters dictate their creative storylines to her, often with a large glass of wine keeping her company. Author Page https://www.facebook.com/authormoreland/ Amazon http://tinyurl.com/zrs3hhd Twitter @MorelandMelanie Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7355350.Melanie_Moreland Newsletter http://eepurl.com/b06k19
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Bestselling Literary Fiction author Susan Ward is as eclectic as the books she writes. A #1 bestselling author in Gay Fiction, LGBT Erotica, and Rock Genre, and a bestseller in Contemporary Romance, Coming-of-Age, Women’s Fiction, Sagas, Erotica Humorous, Humor & Satire, Historical Romance, and Regency. She once explained her success in so many genres as: “I can’t say I believe in love unless I write about all love.” Known for complex, gritty, and unpredictable emotional reads, to the delight of her readers she is always expanding her fictional universe. Hello! Thank you for checking out my Amazon Author Page. My series include: The Half Shell Series; The Affair Without End Series; The Sand & Fog Series; and The Locked & Loaded Series. I’m the mother of grown daughters, a grandmother, and I live with my husband and dog, Emma. My favorite things to do are writing an angsty HEA love story, drinking coffee, eating chocolate, having a good glass of wine, traveling, watching sappy movies, and chatting with my readers. For future releases, upcoming book signings, or to contact me:www.susanwardbooks.com Or follow on Twitter @susaninlaguna Or Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanwardbooks?ref=hl Spare a tree. Be good to the earth. Donate or share your print books with a friend. PUBLISHED BOOKS The Deverells Box Set Broken Crown Pistol Whipped Rewind The Girl in the Mirror The Girl of Sand & Fog The Girl on the Half Shell The Girl of Tokens & Tears The Girl of Diamonds & Rust The Girl in the Comfortable Quiet The Manny The Signature One Last Kiss One More Kiss One Long Kiss One Forever Kiss
Kimberly Knight is a USA Today Bestselling Author that lives in the mountains near a lake with her loving husband and spoiled cat, Precious. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her favorite reality TV shows, watching the San Francisco Giants win World Series and the San Jose Sharks kick butt. She’s also a two time desmoid tumor/cancer fighter that’s made her stronger and an inspiration to her fans. Now that she lives near a lake, she plans on working on her tan and doing more outdoor stuff like watching hot guys waterski. However, the bulk of her time is dedicated to writing and reading romance and erotic fiction. 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They call themselves #LairLovers, and have been faithful supporters to Jack, as well to the rest of his band, Devil's Lair. A.M. truly believes that true love knows no bounds. In her books, she aspires to create fun, sexy, realistic romances that will stay with you after the last page has been turned. She strives to create characters that the reader can relate to and feel as if they know personally. A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, she loves getting lost in a good book. She also uses every free moment of her time writing, while spending quality time with her three handsome men. A.M. is a Gemini and an Italian Jersey girl, but despite her Zodiac sign, nationality, or home state, she is very easy going. She loves the beach, loves to laugh, and loves the idea of love. A.M. Madden, Independent Romance Author. Sign up for A.M. Madden's newsletter atwww.ammadden.com to get up to date information on new releases, cover reveals, and exclusive excerpts. Copyright © A.M. Madden, Author, All rights reserved. A.M. Madden is a Goodreads Author and can be contacted on Facebook, twitter, or at [email protected] Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorammadden/ Twitter @ammadden1 Website http://www.missycjohnson.com/ Missy Johnson A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Missy lives in a small town in Victoria, Australia with her husband and her confused pets (a dog who thinks that she is a cat, a cat who thinks he is a dog...you get the picture). When she's not writing, she can usually be found looking for something to read. Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MissycJohnson/ Twitter @MissycJohnson Jacquelyn Ayres I am a domestic engineer (born and raised in New Jersey) whose sole responsibility is guiding three young, impressionable kids into becoming phenomenal adults. This challenging yet rewarding work requires a lot of love (coffee), patience (wine), and determination (periodic exorcisms). I work all of this magic from the beautiful state of New Hampshire. Before becoming a domestic goddess (not really), I spent over a decade working in the medical field, where I wore more hats than the queen. I have loved the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn't reading about people and the places they lived, I created my own characters and adventures. Finally, I started putting a pen to paper and allowing my characters to come to life. When I don't have a pen in hand, you can often find me laughing at the conversations my characters are having in my head. When I don't have a pen in hand, you can often find me laughing at the conversations my characters are having in my head. Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JacquelynAyresAuthor/ Twitter @jacquelynayres Sapphire Knight is the International Bestselling Author of Secrets, Exposed, Relinquish, Corrupted, Forsaken Control, Unwanted Sacrifices, Friction, Unexpected Forfeit, Russian Roulette, Princess and 1st Time Love. The series are called Russkaya Mafiya, Oath Keepers MC, Ground and Pound, and Dirty Down South. Her books all reflect on what she loves to read herself. Sapphire's a Texas girl who is crazy about football. She's always had a knack for writing, whether it is poems or stories. She originally studied psychology and believes that it's added to her passion for writing. Sapphire is the proud mom of two boys and has been married for twelve years. When she's not busy in her writing cave, she's playing with her three Doberman Pinschers. She loves to donate to help animals and watch a good action movie. Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSapphireKnight/ Twitter @sapphireknight3 M N Forgy is a soccer mom by day and a saucy writer by night. She started writing at a young age but never took it seriously until years later, as a stay-at-home mom, she opened her laptop and started writing again. As a role model for her children, she felt she couldn't live with the "what if" anymore and finally took a chance on her character's story. So, with her glass of wine in hand and a stray Barbie sharing her seat, she continues to create and please her fans Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Author-MN-Forgy-625362330873655/ Twitter @M_N_FORGY MJ Carnal USA TODAY Bestselling Author, MJ Carnal, is an Ohio native who has settled down in the state of South Carolina. The daughter of a poet, she spends her time writing everything from romance novels to children's books. When she isn't writing, you can find her watching reruns on Netflix, Singing karaoke for anyone who will listen, spending every possible second with her daughter, and reading just about anything she can get her hands on. She has a small obsession with all things Winchester and Supernatural, Sour Patch Kids and So You Think You Can Dance. She loves to hear from fans, fellow writers and book lovers. Find her online at www.facebook.com/mjcarnalauthor or on Twitter @mjcarnalauthor. Lexi Buchanan is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of romance. When not writing stories that’ll make you sob, sin, or melt your panties, you’ll find her sitting in the sunshine or yelling at the cat to put the hamster down! Please sign up for my newsletter to keep up to date with all my books. www.lexibuchanan.net Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lexibuchananauthor/ Twitter @AuthorLexi Hilary Storm is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Rebel Walking Series, Bryant Brother's Series, Six, and a co-author of the novel Seven, the Elite Forces Series and the Alphachat.com Series. She lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. Sign up for her newsletter here: http://www.hilarystormwrites.com Social Links Webpage: http://www.hilarystormwrites.com Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7123141.Hilary_Storm?from_search=true Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HilaryStormAuthor/ Twitter @hilary_storm Eva LeNoir grew up travelling with her parents to various countries in the world. Reading was her constant companion during her travels and her ability to adapt to different cultures fed her mind with endless possibilities. The characters swimming in her head are always from various horizons with a multitude of dreams and aspirations however they always have one thing in common: The women are strong and independent. A true believer in the female cause, Eva's wish is to portray the women in her books as the leaders. She sees them walking hand in hand with their partners and not be the sheepish followers of the male gender. But most of all, Eva LeNoir wants to offer her readers a moment of pleasure as they dive into the world of her mind's creation. Author Facebook https://www.facebook.com/evalenoirauthor/ Twitter @evalenoirauthor E S Carter is a mum of three from the U.K. She is a stay-at-home mum and a part-time advocate for families of children with special needs. Her life is pretty manic, and she often gets asked, "How do you find the time to write?" The answer is simple; she never sleeps, but not from lack of trying. Reading and writing are her therapy, her solace and often the one thing that gets her through the long nights. (That and copious amounts of caffeine and sugar!) 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AJ was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia, and currently resides in the United States. She has been married to the love of her life for over 30 years and has two grown children, and a dog named Max. She is an avid reader, writer and wannabe chef. Romance author AJ Harmon published her first romance novel "First Class to New York" after accepting a challenge from a friend to write a book. She self-published the book on November 17, 2012 in Amazon's Kindle eBook store as a contemporary romance. "I just write about what I like to read as a romance novel enthusiast myself," stated Harmon in a press release. It must be working as readers from around the world have downloaded thousands and thousands of her books and left rave reviews across the internet. AJ Harmon's 'First Class' romance series is available in paperback on Amazon and for digital eBook download from the Kindle store. She has released nine of the books in this series of contemporary love stories, including a boxed set that includes a bonus novella and has been ranked #1 in Top-rated Collections. Sky Romance Novels currently has three books available for purchase, San Diego and Las Vegas, and Chicago. AJ also has standalone novels and novellas available for her readers. You can follow AJ Harmon on her website, www.ajharmon.com, GoodReads, Facebook, www.facebook.com/authorAJHarmon, Twitter @1stClassNovels, and YouTube.
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Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / All Romance / Changeling Press -- EXCERPT: “I’ll drop you by your parents’ home, and you can arrange to get your car later.” “I don’t want to go there.” I stopped at a four-way intersection and looked at her. “Then where do you want to go?” “Can we just drive around for a bit?” Holy hell. She was trying to kill me. Or get me fired, because I was pretty sure the police chief wouldn’t be too pleased to find me balls deep inside Josie Wright on the side of the road, and if she stayed in this car much longer, that was what would happen. “Josie, I don’t think that’s a good idea.” She blinked at me innocently before her gaze dropped to my lap, and my very hard cock. Her eyes dilated and her lips parted. The way she licked her lips was enough to make my dick jerk, and I knew I had to get her out of the car and away from me as fast as possible. Either that or I was going to be very, very bad. “Josie.” My tone came out strangled as she continued to stare. Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes cut toward the window. I could tell she was intrigued, yet her innocence kept her from saying what was on her mind. And hell if that didn’t just turn me on even more. I’d been with more women than I could count, but damn if she didn’t make me harder than I’d ever been before. But Josie wasn’t a “right now” kind of woman. She was the forever kind. I might have been thirty-two, but I wasn’t ready for the picket fence, golden retriever in the yard, and two point five kids just yet. No, whoever plucked her cherry was going to be a lucky bastard, but I’d be willing to bet it would be her husband.
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What’s it like being a police officer in a small town? TY: It’s pretty quiet most days. I probably do more traffic stops and answer domestic dispute calls than anything else. I’m not saying we never have something really had happen like a guy beating his girlfriend nearly to death, a kidnapping, or even murder, but it doesn’t happen as often. Most people in our town know each other and we’re a pretty friendly bunch. Do you ever wish you would have done something different with your life? TY: Not really. I went to college for two years before I entered the police academy. Book learning has its place, but it just wasn’t for me. I like that I can make a difference in my community. Sure, there are adrenaline junkies who crave action and get off on carrying a gun around, but for me it’s more about making sure my sleepy little town stays safe. I like that kids play in the street without fear. Women can go out late at night and don’t have to worry as much about being robbed, raped, or abducted. I think I live in a pretty special place, and I intend to make sure it stays that way. I hear you’re something of a ladies man. Care to elaborate? TY: <grin> Yeah, I’ve had my fair share of women. Quite a few are badge bunnies and chase any guy in the department. Then there are those who just love a man in uniform – any kind of uniform. I’ve never really discriminated. One woman’s legs open just as easy as another’s, and I’m sure that makes me an asshole in your eyes, but it’s just the way it is. Oh, really. So there’s no one out there who would ever change your mind about being a player? TY: I’m sure one day I’ll meet my match, but for now I’m just having fun. I’ve seen what a great relationship looks like, and one day I may want that. For the foreseeable future, I’ll continue to avoid the marriage noose. Even if the lady in question is the reverend’s daughter? TY: *shifts uncomfortably* Josie is a nice girl. A sweet girl. She’s the kind you take home to your mama and marry, raise a family with. Some guy, a lot closer to her age, will make her a great husband I’m sure. Rumor has it that you know Josie a little better than you’re admitting. Now that you’ve tasted the forbidden fruit, there’s no chance you’ll go back for more? TY: The best thing I can do for Josie is keep my distance. I’m not the kind of guy she needs in her life. But the look in your eyes says you want to be. TY: *silence* Hmm. It seems I’ve struck a nerve with that one. Well, Ty, thank you for joining me today. I hope you’re able to pull your head out of your ass and go after what you really want. That picket fence and 2.5 kids with a Golden Retriever in the yard really isn’t as bad as you seem to think. Maybe it’s time you thought long and hard about your future, and Josie’s. EXCERPT “I want this, Ty. I want you,” I told him, and I meant every word. I’d never been tempted before now, but standing here in his house with him so near, I knew without a doubt that I wanted him to be the one to claim my virginity. Ty swung me into his arms and carried me down the hall to the bedroom. He kicked open the door and set me on the edge of the bed as he made quick work of shedding his uniform. I watched, hungry and yearning for things I’d only ever read about, as each item of clothing hit the floor. My mouth ran dry at the sight of his impressive cock, hard and ready. I had nothing to compare him to, but he seemed rather large, and I wondered if he was going to fit. Compared to his height of six foot three, I was rather small at barely five feet tall. Our size difference hadn’t mattered to me, but the monster that seemed eager to get inside of me did worry me a bit. “I won’t lie,” Ty said. “I’ve heard it hurts the first time, and I’m not exactly small. Not as huge as some, but I have a good eight inches here that I’m hoping will make you scream in pleasure.” “Just… go slow.” He nodded. I stood and awkwardly stripped out of my clothes, my cheeks burning. No one had ever seen me naked before except my mother and my doctor. I wasn’t exactly blessed when it came to boobs, but I hoped what I had was adequate. As hard as he was, he didn’t seem to mind my smaller curves. I’d seen the women he usually dated -- not that this was a date -- and they looked like goddesses with curves that Aphrodite would envy. “Have you ever touched yourself?” he asked. My cheeks flamed hotter, and I shook my head. I’d thought about it, plenty of times, but our walls at home were thin and I’d worried about making any noises my parents might hear. “I’m going to touch you, Josie, and I want you to tell me if you don’t like something. Okay? I want you to enjoy this as much as you can. If something doesn’t feel right or hurts, you speak up.” “O-okay.” Ty came closer, his hands cupping my shoulders and sliding down my arms. Goosebumps rose along my skin from his touch. He knelt in front of me, putting him at eye level with me. His hands came up my sides, skimming over my ribs, to cup my breasts. They were barely a handful, but the look in his eyes said he didn’t mind. If anything he seemed to like exploring my body, and I couldn’t wait for him to do more.
I’m often asked if I have a playlist while I’m writing. The answer is sometimes. I tend to alternate between listening to music or listening to movies. So, I have a playlist and a movie list for CUFFS & KINK.
PLAYLIST Hello by Adele Love Shack by B-52s I am Invincible by Cassadee Pope All Shook UP by Elvis Presley The Monster by Eminem House of the Rising Sun by Five Finger Death Punch Whistle by Flo Rida Ring of Fire by Home Free When Will I Be Loved by Linda Ronstadt Marines’ Hymn by Madison Rising Funhouse by P!nk Stand by REM Like Suicide by Seether Bad Girlfriend by Theory of a Deadman MOVIE/TV LIST Beetlejuice Corpse Bride Supernatural reruns Jurassic World Sixteen Candles When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? I don’t know that there was ever one clear moment when I decided I wanted to be a writer. In school, I always loved writing assignments and I started working on my first book in ninth grade. That story was never finished, and will definitely never see the light of day, but writing seemed to set me free. It was until my late twenties that I managed to finish writing a book. Why do you write New Adult romance? I discovered the New Adult genre before it was called that, and I always enjoyed reading the stories about younger heroines. It gave me a chance to relive my youth, I suppose, without the hassle of all those life lessons I had to learn the hard way. It wasn’t until this summer that I decided to try to write one. Before that, I wrote adult romances under another name, but they were much tamer than Grease Monkey and Cuffs & Kink. I worried that my readers wouldn’t appreciate my new style of writing, so Harley Wylde was created. How often do you write? My husband works from 7pm-7am on a rotating schedule, so I’ve had to adapt a bit. During the day, I’ve found there are too many distractions, and my kids are too active until bedtime (around 9pm). My writing is done on the nights my husband works, but after the kids are asleep. Some weeks that means I write only two nights a week, and other times that means I write as many as five nights a week. On rare occasions, he’ll take the kids out somewhere on his days off and I get a little extra writing time then. Do you write full-time? Yes. I had a full-time job until 2010. I had been out on medical leave and when I called to see about going back, I was told my services were no longer needed. There was some panic on my part, and I hunted for another job heavily until summer 2011, when my husband told me I already had a job – I was a writer. Not having a “day job” has cut my income a lot, but I think things have worked out for the best. I love being home with my family and while I still stress about bills, it’s not the same as the stress I had from my job. I love writing and hope I get to keep at it for years to come. Do you ever get writer’s block? Definitely. I get so frustrated when I want to write but the words just won’t come to me. Usually, I try watching a favorite movie, or maybe I’ll read a favorite book. At any given time, I have over a hundred unread books on my Kindle or Nook, so finding something new to read is always an option as well. I think my brain just needs to relax a little and once that happens, it’s like a switch is flipped and I’m able to write again. Is there a particular snack or drink you have while writing? I love white mochas from Starbucks, but generally I have a cold Coke nearby. I don’t snack a lot while I’m writing, I usually reserve that for my reading or TV watching time. If I do nibble on something while I’m working, it’s usually chips or Chex Mix. I have cats though, and they think my food is their food, so it’s usually easier to eat when I can pay attention and not let them into the bag, because they always try to help themselves. What are your ambitions with your writing career? I guess like most authors, at some point in my career, I’d love to see my name on the USA Today bestseller list. But honestly, I’m just happy being able to write what I love. Writing is an emotional outlet for me, and thankfully it helps pay the bills. So, I guess my main ambition with writing is to write until I’m in my 70’s or 80’s because I can’t imagine anything more wonderful than getting to do something I love for such a long time. As long as there are people willing to read my stories, I’ll keep writing them.
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First loves don’t last. Especially one as unlikely and turbulent as Elodie and Caspian’s.
It’s been years since she’s seen the rough rebel she fell in love with as a teen. She’s put him behind her and moved on. That’s the story she tries to sell her friends and family, but deep down, she knows it’s a lie. She hasn’t moved on from Caspian Cruz and she probably never will, but she has to finally give up hope they’ll ever reunite. Or does she? When her friends drag her to a sold-out rock concert, she comes face to face with the lead singer . . . who just so happens to be the boy she fell for all those years ago. She never thought she’d see him again. She never realized he’d made it in the music world. And she never expected him to confess that he’s been waiting for her as long as she’s been waiting for him. What will happen when their worlds collide again? A repeat of the past or a second chance to get things right? ROCK HARD is a short and sexy read, chock-full of excessive sweetness and heaps of filthy talking. Not for the faint or square of heart.
My music was an extension of my soul—the tone of it a reflection of my mood. But the heart of it was him. It always had been, and I guessed it always would be.
I was playing to a sold-out audience at one of the large theaters in Los Angeles, but at the last minute, I had changed my line-up of songs for the night. Instead of the softer fare of nocturnes and lullabies I’d planned on, I’d exchanged Chopin’s and Mozart’s most eloquent pieces for Tchaikovsky’s and Beethoven’s most heartbreaking composures. I couldn’t play light songs when my heart felt heavy. I couldn’t give the audience beautiful pieces when my world felt forlorn.
I couldn’t play his song to an audience who wouldn’t understand.
The last few haunting chords of Medtner’s “Night Wind Sonata” were echoing through the auditorium when I felt the hairs on the back of my neck rise. Chills spilled down my spine, puddling in my feet as I focused on hitting the last notes.
The crowd’s applause exploded through the room as the final note reverberated around me. Usually I slid from the bench a few moments later, took a bow, and whisked off the stage. Tonight I felt glued to the bench, my fingers stuck to the keys.
That strange sensation abated just enough so that I could move again, though just barely. Pulling my shaking hands off of the keys, I forced myself to rise from the bench. The audience was still applauding, starting to rise to their feet as I attempted the same.
I’d been playing to crowds since I was six—I’d been performing to sold-out crowds around the country for the past few years—but never had I felt like this before. Trying to collect myself as I moved to the front of the stage, I concentrated on holding my composure when I’d never felt less composed. Shaking hands, wobbly legs, pit in my stomach, shivers down my spine . . . I’d experienced this kind of sensation before, but never in this kind of context.
I’d felt it the first time I looked at him and he looked back. The first time he’d reached for my hand and tied his fingers through mine. The first time he’d kissed me, that time after piano practice. I’d felt it a million other times, but I’d only felt it with him.
As I took my bow—the pitch of the applause increasing as I did so—I just noticed a figure drifting out of one of the rows and moving up the aisle toward the back of the theatre. It was a man’s frame moving in an achingly familiar way.
By the time I’d lifted out of my bow to see the crowd again, he was gone. A conjuring of my imagination. The ghost that followed me wherever I went.
As I left the stage, I reminded myself he was gone.
Kat Austen is the secret pen name of a New York Times and USATODAY bestselling author. Kat writes short and steamy reads that leave hearts (and other parts) satisfied.
Winter Lites: A Collection of Seasoned Tales
Presented by Lavish Publishing
By Samantha Jacobey, Annie Rose Welch, R.A. Carter-Squire, Desiree L. Scott, M.L. Steinbrunn, A.J. Nicky Hjort, L.A. Remenicky, Anita Cox
This fall and winter season, Lavish Publishing is proud to bring together five of our new and established authors along with a few of their friends to present Winter Lites: A Collection of Seasoned Tales.
Inside this boxed set of novellas, eight special journeys await – all clean reads, ranging from love stories to paranormal thrillers. Each is told in the authors' unique voice, all are professionally edited and proofed, and only available in this special bundle for the 2016 holiday season.
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This set includes:
The Binding ~ Samantha Jacobey
One cursed diary will change two strangers forever...
Merideth Monroe was born to a wealthy politician; luxury was her middle name. The happiest childhood, the finest schools, and landing her dream career; her future couldn’t have been brighter. She didn’t care that her mother wanted a different path for her; but when her mother is murdered and she appears to be next, nothing in her flawless life will matter.
Rider Bradshaw lived a carefree existence. Ex-military, he only wanted out of his family’s shaded history and chose to leave the sins of their past behind. However, when a girl he’s never heard of is placed in his charge by his father, protecting her becomes his obsession and keeping her safe his only reality.
Can Meri and Rider use her mother’s old book to figure out why someone is after them? Or will the guilty party succeed, ripping the tome away before killing them and then slithering back into the darkness…
About the Author:
Anyone who knows me could tell you, I am a friendly kind of person, never met a stranger and take up conversations anywhere at any time. I work hard, and my mind never seems to shut down, as I wake up often in the middle of the night with ideas pouring out and demanding to be dealt with. Of course that means much of my books were written in the middle of the night.
I grew up and still live in the great state of Texas where everything is bigger, where we have warm weather and a central location. I love my state, my town, and my family, which includes my four sons, my significant other, and many friends as well.
I have thoroughly
enjoyed writing the books that are currently available and hope you will enjoy reading them just as much. And of course, there will be many more stories to come.
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Hazel Darling: Sweetest Sister ~ Annie Rose Welch
A pinch of a sordid past.
A dash of vices.
A heaping handful of sisters.
A bit of faith.
And a lot of baking.
Stir it all together somewhere new, somewhere like Carmel, California.
Hazel Little Darling is hoping this is a recipe for a new start. Hazel is banking on a life full of flour, sugar, butter, and fairytales to make all her dreams come true. A life far removed from the one she had been living—a life of secrets with her infamous gang of sisters. She swears off excess food, drinks, pills, and, boys, all in hopes of living the “good life.”
California brings the mysterious Tobias Jameson, who seems to materialize in the still of the night. Their fated rendezvous under the stars is a short one, leaving Hazel to draw her own conclusions about what exactly transpired between two passing souls. After their meeting, Hazel’s sure that she’ll never again see the handsome man who seemed to understand her without truly knowing her. Tobias has other plans, though, and he fights for a place in Hazel’s life— something Hazel has never experienced before and that makes her trust him even less. So when Hazel’s history is brought to light, she’s not sure whether her past will steal her happily ever after, or become the foundation of her life’s greatest recipe.
Her sweetest remedy, or nothing but a bitter goodbye.
About the Author:
Born and raised in New Orleans, Annie has a habit of shortening her words and telling long stories. She speaks with a southern flair and cooks with it too. At the tender age of twenty- one, she hitched up her wagons (took her first plane ride) and moved out west to the big shake (California).
Her passion for writing began one sleepless night when she imagined a gorgeous woman and a man with maniacal hair floating above her like lightening bugs falling from the sky. Curious about them, their story, and why they were floating around in her head, she sat down and penned (typed) her first novel, Marigny Street. A dream come true for her, she hasn't stopped writing since. She loves a damn good love story, always has, no matter what the genre. She is particularly moved by imperfect love that in its own unique way is perfect, the notion of love at first sight, soulmates, and things that are generally out of the norm.
When she's not writing she enjoys dabbling in photography and finding new, inspirational music to add to her collection. Deciding on a whim to hitch up those same wagons, Annie currently resides in Texas (where everything is bigger) with her husband, daughter, and their two peculiar dogs, Boudreaux and Tabasco (who, call her crazy, bark with an accent).
For lagniappe (a little extra), a virtual cup of café au lait and beignets, please visit Annie's website:
www.annierosewelch.com
She can also be found on Facebook & Twitter.
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Dirty Old Man ~ R.A.Carter-Squire
Roy Corwin, a simple man, widower, retired. A long life lived with a purpose, but don’t ever call him a Dirty Old Man.
Roy loved Halloween. He treated it as the most special night of the year, next to Christmas Eve. Decorations, spooky stories, kids dressed as ghosts and goblins running from house to house collecting enough candy to satisfy any sweet tooth for a year. That’s what he thought until this year.
Roy, a decorated Vietnam veteran, lives alone in his childhood home in a neighborhood where the only other occupied house belongs to a drug lord.
Two foes united by differing memories of Halloween, a visit from a lost friend. Years, of savagery in the jungles of a foreign country, struggling with the loss of his wife, and living with the stigma of a slanderous dark story from his past, have pushed him to the brink on this All Hallows Eve. Roy is taking back his self-respect.
About the Author:
Mr. Carter-Squire likes to write what he enjoys reading...thriller/mystery/horror. He's had the pleasure of reading most authors in these genres, from Doyle to Grisham, from Poe to King and everyone in between. The story is what compels him to read and continue reading. That's his plan when he writes and continues to develop his abilities to give you the reader, the best possible story to entertain you. Mr. Carter-Squire has achieved a top ten placement in the Horror Fans Fiction Appreciation competition. Competed in the World's Best Fiction competition and received a top 200 placing. Rick's work is supported by his amazing wife and family, because they are his first audience.
Please be kind and leave a review for any books you read. They help an author improve and gives them a sense of accomplishment. We write for our readers.
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Stranded on Vail Mountain ~ Desiree L. Scott
Stranded on Vail Mountain blurb
It was supposed to be a vacation, a time to save her marriage, but what Joan Clayton hadn’t counted on was Murphy’s Law of Vail Mountain and the secrets that had damaged her marriage beyond repair. It was over. Depressed and angry, she decided to venture directly into an oncoming snowstorm, one that would be known as the blizzard of the century.
Stephen Brockheart received the call concerning a missing tourist after working 26 hours straight. A park ranger for the mountain resort, he set out on the routine mission, knowing he was running out of time as the blizzard hit with visibility zero. What he hadn’t counted on was saving a beautiful woman and falling for her, a city girl who knew nothing about the dangers of the mountain. He had been there before and vowed never to return.
As Mother Nature raged, Joan was soon overcome by the feelings a complete stranger evoked in her, causing her to reevaluate her own life. Through the blizzard and stranded at the resort, death was imminent for any who would try to leave. Despite loss and secrets, can two people find love and happiness again?
Can they be given a second chance to make it real and lasting, or will that chance die with them?
About the Author:
Desiree L. Scott has been writing since she was sixteen years old. There have been many influences within her life that has set her on the path that she cannot help but walk. A few of those influences consist of Karen Rose, Lisa Gardener, Nora Roberts, Cynthia Eden, Catherine Anderson, Laura Griffin, Andrea Kane, and Lisa Jackson, just to name a few. This list by no means defines my own writing but they have indeed influenced her desire to live outside of her own world and to create the thrill of her dreams.
Desiree lives on 40 + acres in the SHOW ME state with her ten-year old daughter, with the wonderful addition of four dogs. The weather is unpredictable, but the surrounding beauty of the country helps her creativity as she sits on her top deck with her laptop and coffee close by. There is one incident that will always remain with her that really affected her determination on writing and she would love to share it with her readers......
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When I was eighteen years old, I had written ten VERY well-known authors, a few being Julie Garwood and Nora Roberts, just to name a few. Now keep in mind, I wrote a very long letter, asking for advice on writing and so forth. My letter was more gushing than anything else but still, ONE author wrote me back! By hand no less.
Her name was Andrea Kane, a suspense writer who crafts the most amazing stories and plots. But because of that one small act of kindness, she not only has my respect as an author but as a wonderful person who took the time to let me know about a few organizations and to wish me luck in my goals and ambitions through life. It meant the world to an eighteen year old girl and still does, as I have gotten older and continued my dream.
I hope that I make one small impact in the world at large and to readers, even if it's small. I have so many reasons to be blessed in life and hope that I never take those for granted. The support has been amazing and for that, I will never forget where I have come from, the struggles I have endured, and the blessings that I have been gifted with. Thank you all so very much!!
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Revelations: A Redemption Series Novella ~ M.L. Steinbrunn
I’m the princess of spin, an up-and-coming star on my way to becoming the best in the advertising business. I can make your company, your product, you, irresistible. The suits bend to my will; I sip their insecurities with my morning latte.
But then one serendipitous moment, one perfect stranger, turned my world upside down.
Nash Phillips waltzed into my office and managed to twist me into a knotted mess. The job was all I needed, now he's all I crave. But having him isn't that simple.
The truth is supposed to be easy, pure, even refreshing. However, in our business of half-truths and twisted realities, will our attraction survive the revelations of our true reality?
About the Author:
My name is M.L. Steinbrunn and I am a young adult and contemporary romance author. My work includes the popular Redemption Series and a young adult series, which includes my new release, A Beholden Heart.
In addition to writing, I work full-time as a high school educator and coach in rural Colorado where my husband and I are raising our four young children. Through education I have enjoyed guiding others on their paths and helping students build their own stories. After countless evenings of discussing story ideas, it was my husband who encouraged me to follow my own path of self-publishing.
I want to send a huge thank you to those who have been overwhelmingly supportive of this journey.
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Where Tyndra Turns To Ardnyt ~ A. Nicky Hjort
In the center of a magical world there grows a beautiful and terrible chasm of climbing plants. On one side of the Ivy Wall we find the hell-of-Tyndra, on the other, the heaven-of-Ardnyt. But legend has it that in the middle…lives a preternatural beast that imprisons and tortures the children from both sides.
When the war against time begins, Azza will have to cross over the Ivy Wall, something that has never been done before by a living being. But if she does make it through, she just might discover who she really is and how she became trapped in this alternate reality.
A fairytale at heart, this is the first chapter in the epic saga of the youngest and most fickle of the four Norn Sisters. The same feisty immortal creature who must escape her inherent inner darkness to learn the meaning of love.
A veritable palindrome from start to finish, the narrative of Where Tyndra Turns to Ardnyt journeys through duality to discover what shocking truths emerge when up becomes down, life becomes death, suffering becomes release, and the most unexpected endings become the most surprising beginnings.
Welcome to a place where forwards and backwards are exactly the same direction. Here Where Tyndra Turns to Ardnyt.
About the Author:
A. Nicky Hjort is originally from Arlington, Texas- the second of five siblings, all of whom have strong creative talents. She currently lives in coastal central California where she practices medicine as an Ob/GYN. In between being a lovingly devoted mother and delivering babies, she writes stories that cross multiple genre lines- from Sci Fi to high fantasy, but all of her stories have thriller and strong romantic components. And for her clever reader, all of her manuscripts are subtly connected to each other, with their purpose to explore all facets of Love and Light. She likes to say that her stories write themselves, and in the process, often write her, or at least the next version of her hoping to emerge. A lover of all the arts, A. Nicky Hjort hopes her stories might inspire you to find your inner creative genius.
Connect with her on FB at https://m.facebook.com/Author.A.N.Hjort, Twitter at @A_NickyHjort, or Goodreads under A.Nicky Hjort
Her website is www.ANickyHjortBooks.com
She thanks you for your attention to her work.
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Love On The Double ~ Loving Jessie's Girl ~ L.A. Remenicky
Until AJ Monroe left Indiana after college he had always lived in his identical twin brother’s shadow. He had made a life for himself in Denver, Colorado, away from Jessie, away from Indiana. But when AJ feared for his brother's safety, he left everything behind to step back into the shadow he thought he had outgrown. Finding his brother was AJ's only concern...until he met Jessie's girl.
Fiercely independent, Rina Abbot hid her true situation from everyone, including her best friend, Jessie. Out of money and unable to care for her rescue dogs she had no choice but to accept the help of the handsome stranger with a familiar face. Afraid to trust him, she tried to ignore the feelings he stirred within her as they searched for his missing brother.
But secrets never stay secrets for long. Finally open about their feelings for each other, Rina’s secrets began to wreak havoc on their lives. Would Rina’s secrets force AJ to give up his dream of loving Jessie’s girl?
About the Author:
L.A. Remenicky ~ Love Stories With A Twist
L.A. Remenicky is a forty-something wife and mother of three fur kids. A payroll professional by day, she writes out the stories in her head by night.
An avid reader all her life, she finally put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) during NaNoWriMo in 2012 and has never looked back. When she’s not typing away on her latest story with music playing in the background, she can usually be found spending time with her family and friends.
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Unexpected Gift ~ Anita Cox
Jake Baker, Alpha of the new Special Forces unit of the Federation of Supernatural Entities, spends his time tracking down members of a diabolical group known as the Separatists. These members will stop at nothing to keep the species divided and embattled.
He finds himself constantly missing a human, Susan Sweeny. Knowing a relationship with her would be bad for the both of them, he tries to shake his feelings for her but finds he spends an inordinate amount of time staring at her photos on his laptop.
A call from the Lycan Queen brings him home for the holidays where he’s hit with the shocker of his life. The human is pregnant with his child. But what is he to do now?
Can he overcome his bias toward the humans and do what’s right by human and their half-breed child? Will she accept him as a mate, even though they cannot bond? Or will love and fate come together to give Jake what he’s yearned for ever since he could recall?
About the Author:
Anita Cox is a bestselling author of a growing number of novels. For over ten years, she's written contemporary, erotic, and paranormal, romances via traditional, independent, and audio publishers.
An only child born and raised in the Midwest, Anita enjoyed reading novels as a way to occupy herself and set her imagination free. That propensity blossomed into creations of her own as she began crafting novels of her own. As she matured, she began writing more adult tales and donned the pen name Anita Cox.
Anita resides in Indiana with the last teenager in her herd, a fluffy-not-fat cat named Tommy Chong, Titan the English Mastiff and the husband that helped create her creative pen name. In her free time, Anita enjoys fishing, gardening, and devouring equal portions of strong coffee and heart-stopping novels.
Find out how to get specials and behind the scenes info by visiting her website at www.authoranitacox.com
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Amazon: https://books2read.com/u/bxg1Zq?store=amazon IBooks: https://books2read.com/u/bxg1Zq?store=apple Kobo: https://books2read.com/u/bxg1Zq?store=kobo Nook: https://books2read.com/u/bxg1Zq?store=bn Listen to Your Heart Playlist: Exclusive Excerpt: My mouth snaps closed when I finally spot my nephew. Sitting next to him is a man wearing a leather jacket with a Def Leppard T-shirt peeking through. He’s holdaing a guitar and showing Eli how to make a chord. My heart starts to pound as I watch the new music teacher interact with Eli and the rest of the kids. He’s soft-spoken and patient, and when the kids strum their guitars in perfect unison, his face morphs into the most toe-curling smile I’ve ever seen on a man. Suddenly, he lifts his head and his eyes find mine. “Wow,” I whisper. He doesn’t look like a teacher. He looks like a rock star, with his grungy clothes and his jet-black hair that’s just long enough to curl around the nape of his neck. When class is dismissed, the mothers rush toward the new music teacher, shaking his hand and offering their business cards, just in case he ever needs to reach them. Equally disgusted and impressed with their blatant flirting—and far too shy to participate myself—I find Eli and all but shove him toward the door. He tugs on my hand. “Aunt Skye, wait . . . I want you to meet Caleb.” “Could I meet him later? He seems really busy, Eli.” My nephew shakes his head and pulls me toward the mommy mob. I’m being ridiculous, I know. An hour ago, I was a happy, career-driven woman who didn’t need a man to make her life complete. Now I’m nervous and sweaty and acting like a girl with a high school crush. Guess it doesn’t matter how old you are. Pretty boys make you stupid. I sneakily rub my clammy palms on my slacks just as the seas part, and suddenly, I find myself staring into the deep blue eyes of the new music teacher. Pretty boys are even prettier up close. And we’re just staring at each other. My totally oblivious nephew grows impatient with all the staring and starts making the introductions. “This is my Aunt Skye.” He offers me his hand. “Hey, Aunt Skye. I’m Caleb.” “It’s nice to meet you.” “Pleasure’s all mine.” “Eli’s really excited that you’ll be taking Ms. Carol’s place for a while. I mean, he loves her, obviously, but we all understand that she needs this time away, and it’s good to know that he’s in good hands and we just really appreciate . . . everything.” I’m babbling, but he’s nice enough to stand there and smile at me while I do. And he’s still holding my hand. “Do you like music?” Caleb asks. “She’s obsessed with it,” Eli replies, and I’m suddenly reminded that there’s a ten year old standing between us. Caleb must realize it at the same time, because he loudly clears his throat and let’s go of my hand. “Well, Eli is an excellent guitarist. I’m looking forward to working with him.” “Thanks. We’re really proud of him.” “You should be.” Eli beams as Caleb pats him on the shoulder. We stand awkwardly staring at each other for a few more minutes until Eli’s growling stomach breaks the spell. We all laugh. “I should feed him. It was nice meeting you, Caleb.” “Burger Palace?” Eli pleads. Caleb chuckles. “They do have the best burgers.” “You should come with us!” Caleb’s eyes dart to mine. “Umm . . .” Not that I have a problem spending more time with Caleb. I’m just not sure a trip to Burger Palace is his idea of a good time. “I’d love to, if it’s okay with your Aunt Skye.” Eli looks up at me with wide, hopeful eyes. “Is it okay with my Aunt Skye?” I laugh. “Sure, it’s okay.” Caleb’s answering smile makes my body tremble in a way that it hasn’t trembled in . . . ever. I’m in trouble. Check out the Trailer! About Sydney Logan: Sydney Logan is the bestselling author of seven novels. She has also penned several short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. A lover of music, she fills her playlist with everyone from Johnny Cash to Eminem. Sydney holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and spends her days surrounded by kids and books. A native of East Tennessee, she enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat. Visit her online at www.sydneylogan.com. Links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads Enter Sydney’s Giveaway!
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Billionaire Eduardo Mendoza has needs—needs that only a slave can meet. And Chloe Valentine has desires—desires that only a master can fulfill. A common craving for dark pleasure and ecstasy binds them. But when Chloe moves halfway across the globe to fulfill Eduardo's exotic fantasies, will reality live up to her sinfully erotic dreams?
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About Jessica Ingro
Jessica is the author of the Love Square series. She grew up in Central New York, where she spends her days as a Security Analyst at an IT consulting company. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and developing ideas for her own stories. Writing is her secret passion that she's been fostering since elementary school, when she wrote her first book about a puppy. It has always been a dream of hers to be able to share her stories with the world.
Jessica currently lives in New York with her husband, daughter and three dogs. Follow Jessica Ingro
Title: Playing Dirty
Author: Mickey Miller
Genre: New Adult/Sports Romance
Release Date: November 17, 2016
Blurb
Jake Pulling in eight figures a year as star pitcher for the Chicago Jaguars, there's no shortage of parties, booze, and women. I'm a beast on the mound and between the sheets but when my social media presence becomes a maor problem, the team’s owner brings in a PR expert to clean up my image. Andrea Diggers is the complete opposite of every girl I’ve ever met. She’s smart, classy, and completely off limits. Which makes me want her even more. I’ve always loved a challenge, and Andrea has no idea I'm about to get her to play...on my terms. Andrea Cleaning up Jake Napleton’s image may be my hardest assignment yet, and not just because of the secrets he keeps deeply buried. Working alongside the six-foot-six arrogant, filthy-mouthed man is a challenge in restraint. He screams poster-boy for favorite mistakes with his chiseled abs and rippling muscles. And I want to take him up on every dirty word he’s said. But he’s not the only one with something to hide. Our attraction may be immediate. Potent. Dirty. But is it enough to withstand our shadowed pasts? *Playing Dirty is a full length sexy standalone with an HEA.*
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Mickey Miller is a romance author from the Midwest who writes about hot, possessive alpha males and intelligent, sexy, badass women. His favorite bad boys to write about include athletes, ex-cons, billionaires and that sexy badass around the corner. When he's not busy working on his next release you can find him traveling, playing sports, or doing improv in Chicago.
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Meet Tobias Banger...
He's the demanding, dominate, sexy-as-sin CEO of Banger Industries, and he's used to getting what he wants. Every time. He's built a Fortune 500 company from the ground up--the last thing he needs is a pretty woman distracting him from his empire. Curvy, sassy, Ellis Ford isn't just any pretty woman... Fresh out of college, she's smart, quiet, driven, and trying desperately to contain the wildfire that licks at her insides whenever Mr Banger calls her name. One forbidden night locked in a closet and the office will never be the same... The chemistry between Ellis and Tobias sizzles until raw passion ignites in a frenzy of filthy words, frantic lust, and all-consuming basic instinct. He's hell bent on claiming her, she's too blinded by rogue charm to see the ghosts haunting his dark eyes. Will one night with Tobias be something she'll live to regret?
“So why don’t you celebrate your birthday?”
Ellis shrugged. “Getting another year older doesn't seem like something to celebrate.” But her eyes lit up when the waiter set a decadent slice of double chocolate cake between us. “I disagree. It’s a time to reflect on all the things you’ve done in the past year, and maybe a few of the things you haven’t done that you’d like to.” I pushed my fork into the rich dessert then held the bite out to her. Her eyes rose for a minute before she composed herself. “I’m always a gentleman. And celebrating another year of your birth makes me happy.” Ellis took the bite off of my fork. With her eyes closed and her lips wrapped around that little hunk of metal, my cock throbbed as though it were caught in a vise. I wanted this woman. I wanted to know her, to be with her, to talk to her, to be everything for her. “This is amazing,” she finally said. “You make it look irresistible.” I shifted in my chair, trying to discreetly shift my cock in my pants. “I make it a rule to avoid office romance, but you’re changing all the rules on me.” The words were out of my mouth before I could stop them. “What?” Ellis’s eyes flicked to mine. “Since the day you started in my office, I’ve been fighting myself. So many things I’ve wanted to say, so many times I’ve wanted to touch…” I traced a fingertip across her wrist. “T-touch what?” Ellis asked, the pulse in her neck fluttering like a hummingbird. “Well, for instance, right now I want to lick the hollow of your neck where I can see your heartbeat going wild.” Ellis covered her throat with a palm, before dropping her hand into her lap and licking her lips. Her eyes darted away. “I don’t think this is a good idea…” “I can’t think of a better one.” I ran the pad of my thumb across her cheekbone. Her eyes fluttered closed as she shifted beneath my touch. “I’m not the kind of girl who sleeps her way to the top, Mr. Banger.” I was shocked by her words—and her insinuation. “And I’m not the kind of man who expects sexual favors as payment. I don’t take advantage of women, Ellis. I have the utmost respect for you and all of the other women in my office.” I needed her to know that I was a man of integrity. Women weren’t toys to me, they were my equal. “But…” She sucked her bottom lip between her teeth before looking at me. “Why me then?” I shook my head, threading her fingers through my own and giving her hand a squeeze. “Because you beguile me. Your mind is one of the most brilliant I have ever come across. You’re loyal, strong and compassionate. You can put up with my shit, and I know that’s not easy. I admire all those traits. I have never met another person who is as amazing as you.” I leaned across the table and whispered, “And I can’t stop thinking about what your lips would feel like against mine.”
Aria Cole is a thirty-something housewife who once felt bad for reading dirty books late at night, until she decided to write her own. Possessive alpha men and the sassy heroines who love them are common, along with a healthy dose of irresistible insta-love and happily ever afters so sweet your teeth may ache.
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Title: On the Rocks
Author: Nicole Hart
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Release Date: November 18, 2016
Blurb
Defeated.
Desperate for change.
I knew I wouldn’t find the answer in the bottom of a bottle but I walked into his bar anyway.
An accidental meeting...
The overwhelming urge to draw closer
I knew it was wrong.
But the need was powerful.
The yearning was strong.
The gravitational pull too hard to resist. So we gave in to temptation. But life isn't simple and nothing worth fighting for ever comes easy.
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Nicole Hart lives in Boyd, Texas with her husband and two children. She's a coffee addict and wine lover. She believes that dirt roads soothe your soul and every story deserves a happily ever after.
Her previous works include: The Roughneck Series
The Hurricane
The Corridor
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Jeanette's Review of On the Rocks by Nicole Hart
On the Rocks by Nicole Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ok. So I went into this one blind. I read the synopsis and was totally drawn in to it. On the Rocks is really good. I had not read any of the books in the series that Gage and Reese are mentioned in, I never felt lost at all. I now can't wait to go back and read that series to get more of Gage and Reese. I loved Gage and Reese's story. They both come from very different backgrounds, but are just made for one another. This was really good from start to finish and I would recommend this to anyone looking for that ex MC Bad Boy. Happy Reading Everyone!!! View all my reviews |
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