Tuesday, July 1, 2014

RELEASE BLITZ: Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson

We are so excited to be able to announce the arrival of the newest book by Amber L. Johnson, PUDDLE JUMPING.  It is available in both e-book and paperback.



When it comes to love there’s no such thing as conventional.

Everyone thinks Colton Neely is special.

Lilly Evans just thinks he’s fascinating.

Once friends when they were younger, their bond is cut short due to her accident prone nature and they go their separate ways. Years later, they meet again and Lilly learns that there is something special about the boy she once knew, but she has no idea what it all means. And she’s not sure if she’s ready to find out.

When he walks through the corridor of her school the first day of her senior year, she knows that it’s time to get to know the real Colton Neely. The more she learns, the deeper she falls.

Their friendship grows into love, even as Colton does not express it in words. But one decision threatens to break down the world that Lilly has tried so hard to integrate into and she must figure out if the relationship can survive if they are apart.






Amber is a full  time mom, full time wife, is employed full time, and writes when she can. She believes  in Happily Ever Afters that occur every day - despite the obstacles that real life serves up on a regular basis. Or perhaps they're sweeter simply because of them. She always has 2 rubber bands on her wrist, a song in her head, and too much creamer in her coffee cup that reads 'Cocoa' - because she's a rebel. If she's not at her desk, with her boys, or behind the computer, she's supporting live music with her arms raised above her head and eyes closed, waiting for the drop.




Amber's musical suggestion for this book is Ten Feel Tall by Afrojack (ft. Wrabel)

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Author to AUTHOR Sneak Peek Sunday: COVER REVEAL for April Emerson's A Flawed Heart



Coming July 21, 2014 from April Emerson
a new adult erotic romance

A Flawed Heart

Claire Brighton has just finished college and is abandoning her warm, southern home in favor of gritty New York City. She searches for the perfect roommate and finds Lydia Taylor. Lydia lives a life of privilege in her father's penthouse, but like Claire, she's ready to go out into the world on her own. Claire and Lydia rent a little apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, not far from Lydia's older brother, Jason. Claire is intrigued by Lydia's stories of Jason, who is the black sheep of the family—and a musician. The minute Claire hears him sing, she falls for him. Claire thrives in her new urban surroundings, treasuring her time with Jason and exploring her new found sexuality, but both Claire and Jason carry shadows with them. They're each fighting to move on from wounds of their past, but they learn that they will need each other to do it. 

 Cover by Jada D'Lee Designs

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

CHARITY RELEASE BLITZ: Love, Honor, & Hope to benefit the US War Veteran's PTSD Foundation

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  Love, Honor, & Hope - A Benefit for the United States War Veteran’s PTSD Foundation Eight authors are joining forces to support one fantastic cause. Beginning June 24, 2014, Love, Honor, & Hope, an anthology of eight full-length novels, will be available for 30 days at the low price of $0.99. That’s right, just 99 pennies. The best part is that 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the United States War Veteran’s PTSD Foundation.




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   PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects approximately 19% of the military men and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq—and that’s just those who have been diagnosed. The percentage is expected to grow as more of our military members seek treatment. It’s a heartbreaking trend for the men and women who sacrifice so much for our freedoms, especially with benefits being cut and promotions being threatened.

The United States War Veteran’s PTSD Foundation is a non-profit charity that focuses on providing FREE care to combat military members, both active and veterans. They can’t do it alone, which is why we’ve made the decision to step up and do something. All eight of the authors have their personal reasons for supporting this cause. 

 Cherime MacFarlane, author of Heart of the Hunter said, “For me, it’s the way a very quiet man, my uncle, receded into the background whenever a family function took place. I did understand he came back from WWII that way. A young man, easy going and quick to laugh became a recluse. My father also served in WWI, as did a second uncle who returned far from the mischievous young man he was before the war claimed his youth. I was a young mother during the Vietnam era. I had friends who did not come back from Vietnam. I had other friends who did come home but were permanently damaged by the things they saw. For me, this is an opportunity to give back something to the men who served their country when the call came. My uncles and father are gone now, but I do hope, in some small way, to pay it forward for them. This is a tiny step, but as the man once said, every journey begins with that first step.”

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It’s easy to sit back and talk about helping our veterans and active military members. To step up and help is something all together different. We are answering the call for help. Will you answer? All it takes is for you to log on to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and spend 99 cents, and then hopefully share the great news on our labor of love. Not only will you receive eight full-length novels for your enjoyment, you will also tell our men and women who suffer from this terrible and debilitating illness that we’ve got their backs.


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Love, Honor, & Hope will be available on 
Amazon and Barnes & Noble 
from June 24 to July 23 ONLY. 
It includes the following full-length novels:

Out of the Box Awakening - Jennifer Theriot
Early One Morning - Aubree Lane
Lost and Found - Jennifer Yarbrough
Scary Modsters - Diane Rinella
Tropical Dreams - Kelly Cozzone
Sisters of the Night - Linda Lee Williams
Heart of the Hunter - Cherime MacFarlane
Piece of Heaven - Sammie J

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Want to join R.E. Hargrave's STREET TEAM?

***STREET TEAM INTEREST***
I'm considering putting together a street team and am curious who is interested in joining. I'm a big girl and its time to admit I need some help getting my name and books out there, leaving me free to spend more time actually writing my stories ... like Surreal. 

#1 Priority—My team needs to be my eyes, ears, and fingers. 
This means that if . . .

a page/blog is running a contest for author takeovers, you'd get me in and band together to rally the votes.
a page or blog is offering for street teams to post teasers or book boyfriend nominations, etc, I'd expect you to hop on it.
I run a giveaway or sale, announce an event, or more importantly, am involved in a blog tour or release, then the team needs to get the word out.

#2 Priority—Proper social media etiquette
Facebook, Google+, tumblr, twitter . . . any and all avenues may be used; however, the main point is that you are enthusiastic without being a spam h00r.
I love teasers, but all graphics will have to be passed through me for approval prior to being used. There are copyright laws, and I will NOT condone teasers made with celebrity images.
There can be a lot of good-natured competition and I’ll expect my team to stay polite and classy without getting into word wars with other street teams.

What YOU can expect from ME in return for your dedication and hard work:
All team members will be first in line for ARCs of my future works.
Special contests and prizes for team members only
Exclusive teasers and/or chapter previews

ODDS-n-ENDS:
One of the first orders of business will be naming the team! Get in early and have a say in our nomenclature. ;)
If you join my team, I won't require your monogamous support. Most of you know, I'm all about supporting fellow authors, so you will be free to cheer on whomever you like without reprimand from me. ;)

And finally, if you are interested in helping me after all this, please fill out this form with some basic information. If/when I get enough feedback, I’ll start a group and get the team launched.




COVER REVEAL: Black & White by Traci Hayden w/ 1 day only SPECIAL OFFER

 


Cover Reveal of Black & White


Synopsis

Beth Huntley, photographer and devoted bachelorette, doesn’t believe in true love. Too much hurt and disappointment has left her hiding behind the camera. All she can see is a black and white world around her.

William Lorde, widower and father, was once an open and carefree man. The loss of his wife has left him wrapped up in the needs of his little girl. He can no longer see the colors of the world as he struggles each and every day.

What happens when these two similarly different people meet and help each other to step out of the world they’ve created for themselves? Will they find a love that helps them heal from the past, enjoy their present and create a beautiful future?


Expected release date is July 12, 2014


About the Author

Traci Hayden is a forty-something mother of four beautiful girls and grandmother of one gorgeous little girl.

Being from Nova Scotia originally and now calling British Columbia home, Traci has traveled the country fueling her imagination from coast to coast for words that need to be put to paper.

Reading has always been a passion, but recently the obsession for writing has taken over. Traci loves all genres of writing, but currently is exploring the world of romance.

Traci’s life is shared with her partner of 16 years. He is her rock and constant support. She also shares her heart with two dogs and one cat.



Special Offer 


In celebration of the cover reveal for Black & White, enjoy this gift. This is a blog gift only. It won’t be announced anywhere else.

Of course, it is for today only (June 25th).






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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Sherri Hayes' Tuesday Teasers - Come Share Excerpts

Surreal (The Divine Trilogy #3)
COMING 2014
BDSM Erotica and Adult Contemporary Romance
Books 1 and 2 are Available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1mjDTAD 
For all things #DivineTrilogy, please visit the dedicated site: http://rehargrave.wix.com/rehargrave 

#SurrealSnippet Excerpt:

He worked the shirt off his shoulders and let it fall to the floor. Her eyes zeroed in on the flex of his pectorals. A hungry curl pulled on his lips and he unhooked the button on his trousers. 

“However, you, my jewel, are anything but innocent in this dress. Though, I’m sure you taste quite sweet.”

Erin’s chest tightened at the sight of him dropping to his knees. He scooted up to the end of the bed and her legs were forced further apart. Her already short skirt inched higher. 

“You can’t blame yourself, Jayden. You didn’t know this would happen.”

“Open your legs, Catherine.” The roughness in his voice did things to her, muddied her thinking and got her heart racing.

“Um, I take it we’re done talking about Natalie?” she whispered.

He braced his hands on her knees, and pushed. “Open.” 

(c) 2014 R.E. Hargrave

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RELEASE BLITZ: Forbidden by Angela Ford

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  Forbidden by Angela Ford

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  Supervisory Special Agent Jessica Resario thought she found Closure. She did not expect a Déjà vu.


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  Jessica Resario thought she found closure from the arrest of her parents’ murderer. She allowed her heart to love again. Knowing a married couple could not work on the same team, Tom Erickson stepped down as Supervisor of the FBI’s Internet Security Task Force. He decided to go back to the FBI Training Academy and groom new agents. Jess was promoted to direct the team. Supervisory Special Agent Jessica Resario continues to deliver spine-chilling seminars to educate parents and teenagers of lurking internet predators. A seminar one night introduces her to Mr. & Mrs. Bennett who are deeply concerned of their daughter’s safety. They know of Jess’s arrest the year before of Trevor Marshall. They asked Jess if she would take the time to read what they had discovered. Jess takes the file home. She did not expect to feel Déjà vu. Jess leads the team on the case to protect Tiffany. The team unravels the forbidding prospect that they have another Trevor Marshall on their hands. His personality fits a stalker through obsessive or addictive traits. Kyle had one exclusive relationship for years, his wife Tara. Tara died in a car crash on the I-80 earlier in the year. From what the team discovered of Tara Davidson, she fit the profile of domestic abuse. The chilling factor that hits the team is the striking resemblance between Tara Davidson and Tiffany Bennett. A close call one night with Kyle Davidson makes Tiffany realize he is a threat to her. As usual, Jess took the law into her own hands to protect the girl and entered Kyle’s house illegally. They can’t hold Kyle without Tiffany pressing charges. Jess is suspended again for her actions and decides a trip to the beach house with her husband is the best medicine. Tiffany decides to accept her father’s offer to send her to private school in England. The news of her parents’ murders brings Tiffany home. Jess races back to save her, only to put her own life into the hands of a killer. The team is in search of Jess, Tiffany and the killer. To their surprise, the past begins to creep up on them. 

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  Startled from her thoughts, Jess turned and saw Tom in the doorway with a concerned look on his face. 

He walked closer to her and set a cup of tea on her desk. “I thought you might need this.” 

“Thanks Tom. You always know what I need. I love you so much.” She smiled and reached for his hand. Just his presence in the room warmed her from the cold chill she’d felt.

“I love you too.” He leaned down and kissed the top of her head. “Now spill it Jess. I know that look.” 

She laughed at his remark. He knows me so well. “I feel like I’m reading about Trevor stalking me. This girl is in trouble, Tom. She’s being stalked. I feel it in my gut.” Jess took a sip of her tea. The warmth and sweetness of that Earl Grey Cream was exactly what she needed to calm her. 

“That look worries the heck out of me. But I learned a long time ago I can’t stop you.” Tom picked up her phone from the desk and handed it to her. “Call Mr. Bennett” 

“At this time of the night?” Jess looked at her watch. 

“If he’s as concerned as you believe, Jess, he’ll be awake.” Tom kissed her forehead and smiled. 

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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 Angela Ford works for Public Education and lives in Ontario, Canada with her two children. Being a mom has always filled her home with teenagers – her social network mentors. Angela is passionate about education. She has been dedicated and involved with cyber safety seminars. Her community involvement has given her an Award of Distinction. The quiet moments she does find allows her to plot to intrigue her readers. She is a member of the RWA and an avid reader of Romance. 





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