There's more to this mafia prince than meets the eye... Keep reading for a spicy, intriguing excerpt from Breath of Deceit by USA Today bestseller Selena Laurence!! PRE-ORDER FOR JUST $1.99: Amazon → https://amzn.to/2H2m7A4 iBooks → https://apple.co/2vj9m2V Kobo → http://bit.ly/2qz5aGz Nook → http://bit.ly/2EQDGS4 BLURB: Cian MacFarlane is the oldest son of Chicago's reigning crime family. Now the defacto boss of the organization after his father's retirement, Cian is feared by his enemies and revered by his brothers. But what if Cian isn't all he seems to be? What if his end game isn't to maintain his father's empire but to topple it? As the MacFarlanes broker a deal with the owner of the world's largest dark web site, Cian brokers a deal with the FBI. But when he meets Lila Rodriguez, a genius hacker working with the dark web, his feelings for her only make life more complex. Determined to save his brothers, even if it means sacrificing himself, Cian lives moment to moment in a deadly underworld of cybercrime, drug deals, federal agents, and a vengeful parent who won't hesitate to remind his oldest son what it means to be a MacFarlane. Through it all, Cian fights for his brothers to make it out of Chicagoland crime. But will the pieces fall into place before his breath of deceit is discovered? *Breath of Deceit is the first volume of The Dublin Devils Series and contains an HEA for certain characters, but readers are forewarned that the MacFarlane family story will continue in three additional novels.LILA He loaded her dishwasher while she backed out of the FBI system, and ten minutes later, they both stood in her foyer, Cian armed with the information he hoped would stop a war, Lila looking tired as hell.“Thank you,” he said as he stood gazing at her, knowing he needed to leave, but not wanting to give up the sanctuary of her quiet home just yet. “I’ll have something sent over for your time,” he added. “A bonus if you will.” “It’s really not—” “Yeah,” he corrected, “it is.” She nodded. “Thank you.” They stared at one another awkwardly for a moment, then he took charge, because that’s what Cian did. “If the circumstances were different,” he told her, reaching out and cupping her soft cheek in his big palm, “you’d be my reward for a life done well, Lila from Rogue.” Then he leaned down and kissed her chastely on the lips before he turned and left. --- The sun was rising as Lila fell into bed. She lay in her underwear and nothing else, the sheets cool against her heated skin. She gently ran her fingertips across her lips, the feel of his breath still warm on her skin. He’d kissed her, admittedly only a whisper, a flutter of feathered wings that was gone before she’d hardly had time to register it. But her heart had raced, her pulse had jumped, and an hour later, her breath still came faster than normal. “You’d be my reward.” Lila had never been special to anyone for anything except her hacking skills. But somehow, she knew that wasn’t what he’d meant. No, he’d been talking about her as a woman. She sighed, unable to stop the small smile that slid across her lips. God, a man like Cian viewing her as a woman—a woman he wanted, no less. It was so far out of her normal worldview, she wasn’t sure what to think of it. Or at least her head didn’t know what to think of it. The rest of her seemed perfectly able to think about it—fantasize about it, sigh over it like a schoolgirl with a crush on the sexy older guy in Algebra. She knew it wouldn’t ever happen again, and even if it did, it wouldn’t result in anything. But for that one brief moment, as the sun lit up the cold Chicago sky, Lila allowed herself to imagine what it would be like to have Cian’s hands on her, his lips skating across her skin, his fingers touching her most achy and tender places, his breath coming heavy as he thrust into her. For just a few brief moments, Lila allowed herself to dream about what it would feel like to be wanted by a man like Cian MacFarlane. And it was spectacular. About Selena Selena is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling author who writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense as Selena Laurence, and paranormal/UF as Eden Laine. She loves mocha lattes, the mountains in Colorado where she lives, and her Goldendoodle. Her favorite city is London, her favorite color is purple, and her favorite shoes are Converse, but really anything that will get her feet from point A to point B works.Find Selena Online! Amazon → https://amzn.to/2qzA01B BookBub → http://bit.ly/2H2Q3w4 Facebook → http://bit.ly/2IXZ4XE Goodreads → http://bit.ly/2HlST2z Instagram → http://bit.ly/2qzo0ya Twitter → http://bit.ly/2qzZzzT Website → https://selenalaurence.com
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Title: Unexpected Love Story
Series: Love Series
Author: Natasha Madison
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 5, 2018 Cover Designer: MGBookCovers
When one man’s death exposes a complex web of lies, three couples discover the true meaning of love, loss and redemption.
Crystal
I was the strong one, they said, until two words brought me to my knees.
It was a secret I didn't share with anyone. A secret that made me promise I’d never fall in love.
I no longer wanted that white picket fence of every woman’s dreams.
Until the unthinkable happened.
Gabe
I thought I had it all with the best medical practice in the state and the woman of my dreams.
I wore a smile on my face every single day.
I couldn't wait to watch her walk down the aisle and start our forever, except she never did.
My runaway bride made me realize love isn't worth it.
What happens when your dreams unexpectedly come true?
This is the story of unexpected love.
When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...
Zinnia
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Forever Valentine is proud to partner with Aubree Valentine on the cover reveal of Cop Tease!
Title: Cop Tease (Too Hot to Handle Series, Book Two)
Author: Aubree Valentine
Photographer: Eric Battershell
Model: Matt Zumwalt
Cover Designer: Decadent Designs by Dee
Release Date: May 31, 2018
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Blurb
Dylan Smith (Smitty) is a determined man who knows what he wants and how he wants it. With his rough edges and hard exterior he’s built an impenetrable wall no woman can break through.
Until her.
Zoey Daniels is the sassy spitfire who has weaseled her way into Smitty's life and challenges him in every way. She’s the only one with the power to bring out his softer side—if he allows it.
A deal is struck and an arrangement is made; one Smitty will soon regret. Especially when trouble comes knocking on Zoey's door.
He will do everything to keep her safe, but will it be enough? Or will they realize too late that this was more than a cop tease...
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Title: Hot Cop
Author: Aubree Valentine
Release Date: April 7 2018
Model: Daniel Rengering
Photographer: CJC Photography
Cover Designer: Decadent Designs by Dee
Blurb
Dubbed Tallahassee's Hottest Cop after one photo goes viral, Rhys is no longer just a face in the crowd. Women everywhere are offering themselves up for a good time. But there's only one woman he's set his sights on.
She may think he's nothing more than a playboy but when Rhys becomes the featured model at her next signing event, KJ finds herself tangled in more than just the sheets. Being in his arms again makes her question the choices she made a year ago.
When her deceit comes to light, Rhys is forced to make a choice of his own. Things are about to get interesting for this hot cop.
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15% of all proceeds from both books will be donated to Basketball Cop Foundation.
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A 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to building relationships between our country's Law Enforcement and the youth in our communities through TRUST.
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About the Author
Aubree Valentine is a wife, mom and avid reader. Her love of books goes far behind weaving her own stories to tell. From the time she could string sentences together, she's wrote everything from, from short stories to just ‘words’ from her heart. She realized her dream of becoming a published author by the time she was in high school and knew she'd stop at nothing to make that happen.
The desire to chase her dreams only grew stronger as she got her start in the Indie world as a PA for two amazing authors, and began blogging.
When she’s not writing, she can be found chasing after her twins or her dogs, curled up with a good book or still working with some of her favorite authors.
She loves meeting new people and interacting with other readers.
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Stuck By Logan Chance A Movie Star Romance Release Date: June 5th Cover design: Crimson Phoenix Designs Add to your Goodreads TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38186587-stuck BLURB: It's not everyday you have the number one box office star in your car. Actually, not any day for someone like me, Nova Sparks, a plain Jane hair stylist. And the real kick in the rear end? Not only will he be in my car, in a few weeks, he’ll be in my life— as my stepbrother. Fate has brought Ethan Hale into my small Montana world and kept him unattainable. How’s that for cruel? Now I’m stuck being near him. Stuck with the tabloids and paparazzi. Stuck with these feelings I shouldn’t be having. The only way to get unstuck is accept I can’t have him and send him back to Hollywood. The only problem? He may have other plans. Logan Chance on Facebook: www.facebook.com/loganchanceauthor Logan Chance on Twitter: www.twitter.com/loganchance85 Logan Chance on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15095061.Logan_ChanceShe's a total stranger. Or is she...? The Sinister Silhouette by Alex Grayson releases May 25th!!! FOLLOW ALEX FOR RELEASE ALERTS → http://bit.ly/2upSbrK ADD IT TO YOUR TBR → http://bit.ly/2pCxjvP BLURB: “Luca….” She whispers my name at night, filling my dreams with her haunting beauty. Her tormented amber eyes beg me for something I don’t understand, and her agonizing pain becomes my own. For years, she’s come to me, calling my name. For years, I’ve never known who she was. Until now…. About Alex Alex Grayson is the bestselling author of heart pounding, emotionally gripping contemporary romance including The Jaded Series, The Consumed Series, and two standalone novels. Her passion for books was reignited by a gift from her sister-in-law intended to distract Alex and help her pass the time while her husband was away for work. After spending several years as a devoted reader and blogger, Alex decided to write and independently publish her first novel in 2014 (an endeavor that took a little longer than expected). The rest, as they say, is history. Originally a southern girl, Alex now lives in Ohio with her husband, two children, two cats and dog. She loves the color blue, homemade lasagna, casually browsing real estate, and interacting with her readers. Visit her website, www.alexgraysonbooks.com, or find her on social media!Find Alex Online! Amazon: http://amzn.to/2h412hf BookBub: http://bit.ly/2upSbrK Facebook: http://bit.ly/2qs61qF Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2qXiwOc Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2rHxjxL Twitter: http://bit.ly/2qXlMsZ Website: http://www.alexgraysonbooks.com
Title: Keep Happy
Author: A.C. Bextor
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Those who think they know me would tell you I’m a caring mother, a loyal friend, and a dutiful wife. They’d say the golden path which led me here is the road every little girl dreams of taking.
However, the guise of my happy existence has come to be just that—an illusion. A mask of contentment intended for the world to believe.
Not many years into my marriage, I became an abandoned housewife to an adulterous husband. A proud, but sad, mother of two beautiful daughters.
My days were spent somewhere lost between empty and alone.
Then he came back.
Mason Cole offered a second chance to share the life we were supposed to have together. He gave me a glimpse of myself. The woman I'd forgotten long ago.
My road to hell was paved with good intentions. But sometimes good intentions get lost amidst a heart's desire.
At least mine did.
Now I’ll tell you why.
Opening my eyes, I find what I knew I would. My life’s happiness coming to full circle. All the memories of us together push forward. All the laughter, intimacy, and peace emerge. Everything we had, everything I never expected to end. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye.
I don’t think I ever truly did.
“Be with me,” I whisper.
“I’m not sure I can do that,” he returns with reverence.
“Be with me,” I say again.
Mason drops his head, staring to the ground at our feet.
“We do this, it’ll change you, Katie,” he tells me. “It’ll cut deep.”
Mason doesn’t know about Thomas and his life outside our marriage. He doesn’t understand how long my days have been or the grief each is filled with. He couldn’t fathom my reasons for staying in a marriage because I’ve promised my daughters the life they deserve. An oath not unlike the one Thomas gave me on our wedding day, but one stronger and more protective, as only a maternal promise could be.
Grabbing his hand that now cups my cheek, I lace my fingers with his.
A subtle sob breaks through my words but manage, “Mason, being with you again won’t cut me.”
“It will,” he assures.
“It doesn’t matter if it does,” I reply.
“Of course it fucking matters.”
“No,” I assert, shaking my head. “My heart is already bleeding.”
AC Bextor lives in a small town in the Midwest. When she's not writing she can be found reading or watching her favorite sports teams. She enjoys spending time outside fishing, swimming, or camping.
From the author who brought you A Thousand Boy Kisses comes the new emotional novel,
A Wish For Us. A story of music. A story of healing. A story of love conquering all. Nineteen-year-old Cromwell Dean is the rising star of electronic dance music. Thousands of people adore him. But no one knows him. No one sees the color of his heart. Until the girl in the purple dress. She sees through the walls he has built to the empty darkness within. When Cromwell leaves behind the gray skies of England to study music in the South Carolina heat, the last thing he expects is to see her again. And he certainly doesn’t expect that she’ll stay in his head like a song on repeat. Bonnie Farraday lives for music. She lets every note into her heart, and she doesn’t understand how someone as talented as Cromwell can avoid doing the same. He’s hiding from his past, and she knows it. She tries to stay away from him, but something keeps calling her back. Bonnie is the burst of color in Cromwell’s darkness. He’s the beat that makes her heart skip. But when a shadow falls over Bonnie, it’s up to Cromwell to be her light, in the only way he knows how. He must help her find the lost song in her fragile heart. He must keep her strong with a symphony only he can compose. A symphony of hope. A symphony of love. A symphony of them. Tillie Cole hails from a small town in the North-East of England. She grew up on a farm with her English mother, Scottish father and older sister and a multitude of rescue animals. As soon as she could, Tillie left her rural roots for the bright lights of the big city. After graduating from Newcastle University with a BA Hons in Religious Studies, Tillie followed her Professional Rugby player husband around the world for a decade, becoming a teacher in between and thoroughly enjoyed teaching High School students Social Studies before putting pen to paper, and finishing her first novel. Tillie has now settled in Austin, Texas, where she is finally able to sit down and write, throwing herself into fantasy worlds and the fabulous minds of her characters. Tillie is both an independent and traditionally published author, and writes many genres including: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Young Adult and New Adult novels. When she is not writing, Tillie enjoys nothing more than curling up on her couch watching movies, drinking far too much coffee, while convincing herself that she really doesn’t need that extra square of chocolate.
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Only Him, an all-new sexy and emotional second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is coming June 4th!Title: Only HimAuthor: Melanie HarlowGenre: Contemporary RomancePublishing Date: June 4thCover Designer: Letitia Hasser, RBA DesignersPhotographer: RafaGCatalaModel: Fabián CastroSometimes your first love deserves a second chance… He was my first crush, my first kiss, my first everything. But I’m not a lovesick teenager anymore, and I’d never let that cocky troublemaker break my heart again. So when he shows up out of the blue asking me to have dinner with him “for old time’s sake,” I say I will. After all, it’s been twelve years, and I’m stronger and smarter than I was back then. Except…he still does something to me. He’s got those eyes that make me weak, those hands that drive me wild, and a body I can’t resist—especially once I see the tattoos. It doesn’t take long for our trip down memory lane to go from sweet to sizzling. We’re just as good together as we were back then—better, even—and I’m willing to give the only man I’ve ever loved another chance. But he’s got to tell me the truth. * * * All I wanted was to see her again. Tell her I’m sorry. Make her smile. Okay, that’s a lie. I wanted to do more than that—a lot more. But I know she’s better off without me, and I promised myself I’d behave. Except I’ve never been much good at keeping promises…or my hands to myself when I’m around her. I can make her laugh, I can make her cry, I can make her body surrender to mine in ways that neither of us could have imagined back then. I can—and I do—love her more than she’ll ever know. But I can’t tell her the real reason why I’m here. And I can’t stay. Preorder Only HimAmazon US I Amazon Universal IiBooksAdd to GoodReadsStart the Series of Standalones Today with Only You!Amazon US I Amazon Universal I Amazon Paperback I iBooks I Nook I Kobo I Google PlayAbout MelanieMelanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like VEEP, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and Homeland. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak. Melanie is the author of the AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.Connect with MelanieFacebook I Amazon I Bookbub I Pinterest I Instagram I Website I Sign up for Melanie’s NewsletterSign up for monthly text alerts: Text HARLOT to 77948Afternoon Delight, the next standalone in the romantic and hilarious Charity Case Series by Piper Rayne is coming May 31st!Afternoon Delight by Piper RayneRelease Date: May 31stGenre: Contemporary RomanceCover Designer: RBA DesignsThe perfect man for me is the one who broke my heart. #thanksbutnothanks Once bitten. Twice shy. Yeah, I wish. I’m on a mission to find myself a nice, solid, respectable man. The only problem is nice, solid, and respectable comes in a meh package and is B-O-R-I-N-G as hell. It’s been established. I have one type. Bad Boy. I tried the other flavors, I really did. But there’s nothing like the allure of a man who takes what he wants without apology. As if my love life isn’t dramatic enough, Dean Bennett walks into my life again thinking he’s going to win me back with his charm and charisma. He might come in a different package, but under that expensive suit he’s still the same cocky, arrogant, pompous prick who only cares about numero uno. I’m not that naïve young girl anymore so I have to ignore the fact that the way he looks at me practically sets my panties on fire. Everyone deserves a second chance to right a wrong. The problem? He’s not just an ex-boyfriend… He’s my ex-husband. Pre-order your copy today!Nook I Kobo I iBooksSign up here for a one time alert when Afternoon Delight goes Live Add to GoodReadsStart the Series Today with Manic Monday!Amazon US I Amazon Universal I iBooks I Nook I Kobo I Google PlayAdd to GoodReadsGrab the prequel, Clean Slate, FREE!Amazon US I Amazon Universal I iBooks I Nook I KoboAbout Piper RaynePiper Rayne, or Piper and Rayne, whichever you prefer because we’re not one author, we’re two. Yep, you get two USA Today Bestselling authors for the price of one. Our goal is to bring you romance stories that have "Heartwarming Humor With a Side of Sizzle" (okay...you caught us, that's our tagline). A little about us... We both have kindle’s full of one-clickable books. We're both married to husbands who drive us to drink. We're both chauffeurs to our kids. Most of all, we love hot heroes and quirky heroines that make us laugh, and we hope you do, too.Connect with Piper RayneFacebook I Instagram I Twitter I Website |
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