Monday, November 17, 2014

Tour Kick Off: Coming Home to Love by @TompkinsFalls



Contemporary Romance
Date Published: September 24, 2014
   
With his health deteriorating and his spirit dying, Justin Cushman has come home to Tompkins Falls in the Finger Lakes to assist his injured nephew Joel. Sick of accumulating wealth for its own sake, Justin knows that his life is meaningless without a loving relationship and a purpose for his billions. On a whim, he visits Joel’s spa, looking for a massage to relieve his pain. Gianessa Dupioni is a gifted masseuse who knows what ails Justin, and she starts him on a journey of health and happiness. Too bad for Justin that Gianessa is devastated by personal losses and strictly focused on rebuilding her career. Justin may be a master strategist in the financial world, but can he persuade Gianessa to let love in?







Born in the upstate-New York village known as the Birthplace of Women’s Rights, Katie O’Boyle loves the Finger Lakes in every season. She enjoys lunch with friends at charming inns, and she cherishes the lakeside porch as a place for intimate sharing, laughter, and inspiration. To the outside world, she is a tech-savvy college professor. In her soul, she is a passionate author of warm-hearted romance. She is hard at work on book four of the Lakeside Porches romance books and novellas.


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Release Blitz: Take a Chance by @CaridadPineiro #excerpt




New Adult Erotica Romance
Date Published: November 17, 2014

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Three sexy novellas about risking it all for a chance at love and passion . . .

JUST ONE NIGHT
Jason Hart has just one night to prove to his best friend's older sister that anything is possible . . .
Nicole de Salvo has been in love – and lust – for her little brother’s best friend for years. For years she’s watched from afar and done nothing about her attraction for Jason Hart only now their time together is almost at an end. On their last night together will she find the courage to do something about her feelings, or will she live with regret for the rest of her life?

ONE SPECIAL NIGHT
It's been nearly six months since Tommy de Salvo’s fiancée cheated and left him in the midst of wedding preparations because up-and-coming businessman Tommy was all work and no play. The last thing Tommy wants or needs is to be attracted to another woman who won’t be around for too long. A woman just like Navy Corpsman Jasmine Reyes. She’s rough, tough, and determined to go it alone, but Tommy knows that if he passes up this opportunity, he may regret it more than the loss of his fiancée . . .
Jasmine “Doc” Reyes is both emotionally and physically scarred after her tour of duty. Wounded in battle, all she can think about is rebuilding her life and continuing with the career that she’s dreamed about since she was a young child. She has no time for rich sexy men who’ve never had a care in the world and wouldn’t understand her determination. But Tommy’s charm is seductive and she knows that she has to explore the attraction, even if it’s only for this one special night.

ONE LAST NIGHT
It's been over a year since Marine Lieutenant Trevor Mason and his father have spoken. After nearly losing his life during a Taliban attack in Afghanistan, Trevor wants to end the rift between them so he can return to active duty with some peace of mind. But a visit to his father’s office only serves to show Trevor that his father isn’t as eager to reunite. If not for the intervention of Samuel Mason’s spunky and very sexy intern, Trevor would probably be returning to Afghanistan with his one wish unfulfilled.
Trevor Mason had used to do all kinds of things to Maggie Sullivan’s insides when she worked at the country club his family used to attend. Five years later, there is little left of the teen she knew in the stoic Marine who only wants some time with his father. When Trevor’s father backs out of his son’s dinner invitation at the last minute, Maggie does the only thing she can: she goes to Trevor’s apartment to deliver the news, but she can’t leave him alone on his one last night before returning to duty.
Thrown together, Trevor and Maggie can’t ignore the sexual heat between them. As they satisfy one set of needs, another slowly develops as passion breathes life into other emotions. Will Trevor and Maggie’s one last night together possibly lead to many other nights in the future?




EXCERPT

"What's up, Jase?  Why did you almost drag me out of the party?" she asked and leaned against one of the thick pilings for the boardwalk.

He braced his forearm just above her head on the support and shifted until her warm breath spilled against his face.  She smelled of something flowery and of Nicole and he inhaled deeply to memorize that aroma.

With his free hand, he brushed away a windblown lock of her hair and then skimmed his fingers down her smooth cheek.  She trembled beneath his touch and he hardened as he imagined how smooth the rest of her skin would be and how she would shiver against him while they made love.

"I want you, Nickie."

Her eyes widened in surprise and the words rushed from her.  "Hell no.  I don't believe you."

"Believe it, Nickie.  I've wanted you for a long time," he said and moved ever closer until his body was pressed to hers.

At that touch, she sucked in a shaky breath and closed her eyes.  In a husky voice she said, "Don't play with me, Jase."

He chuckled and her eyes snapped open to meet his gaze.  "Babe, I am so not playing with you.  At least not yet," he said and dropped his hand to trace the rounded swells of her breasts visible above the bodice of her killer dress.  It was the kind of dress that invited him to touch and to see.



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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tour Kick Off: The Prospective Princess by @KaryRader #giveaway

New Adult Fantasy Romance
Date Published: September 23, 2014
   
Giving up the beautiful Lady Brislyn is only the first step toward Commander Marchant saving her from Darkness—and then winning her heart.
A MAN AMONG PRINCES
Five years ago Lady Brislyn of Komissa fell in love. Five years ago her heart was broken, never to be mended. But when one careless act finds her abducted by marauders and forcibly betrothed to a seductive enemy prince, there’s only one man she can count on to free her: Her father’s brilliant—and devastatingly handsome—military commander. The very man who rejected her.
Five years ago, Commander Marchant rebuffed the fifteen-year-old daughter of his duke. Now she is a woman grown, a Gifted musician whose song captured his heart. Yet Brislyn is not so easily reclaimed. To save her from one royal suitor, he must make a show of engaging her to another. Then March will rescue the kidnapped lady or die in the perilous journey to reach her. If he can survive the storms, the pirates, and the princes, he will win back Brislyn’s heart.




Kary Rader is an award-winning author, stay-at-home mom, and part-time Twitter sage, because one shouldn’t have to use more than 140 characters to impart wisdom.
She lives with her husband, three kids, and one low-maintenance kitty cat in Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex.
Whether contemporary or fantasy, spicy or sweet, her stories always have true love, romance, and lots of humor.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Tour Kick Off: Intensity by @authorcckoen #giveaway




Contemporary / New Adult

Date Published:October 2014
   
What would you do to improve your life?
Twenty-one-year-old Serena Thomas is faced with a tough decision. Unable to get ahead of debt and loneliness since her grandmother’s death she finds a new job, placing the sheltered virgin in an underground escort business. She tells herself it’s just a temporary life choice, but destiny has a different plan. She meets a mysterious and gorgeous man, who happens to be her new boss. Will Serena fit in or will she be left all alone again?
Lincoln (aka: Linc) Jefferson has an unusual life. He established The Lounge, an exclusive escort club for very personal reasons. A place where the women say who, when, and what type of sex they’re willing to have. The escorts possess all the power and the money. It’s a business Linc guards at all costs. Trying to maintain the secrecy is a constant challenge and one that’s tested when he enters into a relationship with Serena. She tempts him unlike any woman, even though he’s surrounded by beauty on a daily basis. The more time they spend together the harder it is for him to keep his secrets. Will Serena stand by his side or will she abandon him?

 Sparks and passion fly, taking these two on a journey neither could have expected.



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#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?

Right now writing is a creative outlet. I’m exploring a side of myself I didn’t know existed before. I teach during the daytime and write romance in the evening. Eventually, if all works out, I’d love to write for my career full-time.



#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?

Since Intensity was my debut novel, I would have to say all of it was challenging. I had to learn while I wrote, which caused a lot of frustration. However, since I LOVE a challenge, I dove in wholeheartedly.

I took my time and didn’t try to rush to publication. As a teacher, I put a great deal of pressure on myself to provide a quality education for my students and develop professional resources for them. Therefore, I spent a great deal of time obsessing over every word, every scene, and every chapter until I felt the story was one I could be proud of. Now that I’ve been bitten by the writing bug, I can’t wait to publish my next novel. 




#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?

Not really. My family did not know about my writing venture, and only a handful of my friends were aware I wrote a novel.



#4 – What is next for your writing?

I’m working on two novels currently. The sequel to Intensity, which is titled, Serenity and will be released fall 2015. The second novel is a sweet romance and completely different from Intensity.


#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?

Absolutely. I have about 1200+ books in my Nook library and about 500+ in my Kindle PC library. Right now I’m jumping around with my reading. I’m rereading some of my favorite novels stored on my Nook. On my Kindle PC, I’m reading stories by a few authors who are part of a writing community I belong to, and who just released their novels. 



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Intense J



This or That?

#1 - iPd or Mp3?     Mp3

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla?    Both, I like twists (mix of both flavors).

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries?   French fries. I survived college on fries J

#4 – Comedy or Drama?    Hmm…depends on my mood, but if I was forced to choose, I’d say comedy. I like to laugh.

#5 – iPhone or Droid?    Droid.

#6 – Fantasy or Reality?   Fantasy (but not the genre), just getting lost in my own fantasies J

#7 – Call or Text?   Text (for short messages), call for longer conversations.

#8 – Summer or Winter?   SUMMER!!!!!!!

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate?    Coffee, can’t live without it.


#10 – eBook or Paperback?     Ebook for sure. I transitioned years ago and really don’t touch pbs any longer. 



C.C. Koen

C.C. Koen writes contemporary romance with a twist. An avid reader who enjoys mystery and suspense, her stories will never be what you expect. Determined to find adventure in her dreams and life, she enjoys skydiving, sailing and any activity that challenges her. Teacher by day, romance writer at night produce an active imagination that comes to life in her writing. Intensity is her debut novel.

Twitter:    @authorcckoen
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Tour Kick Off: Possession by @annie_oldham #giveaway



Song and Shadow #1


Young Adult Paranormal
Date Published: October 31, 2014
   
Constance Jerome wants nothing more than to make it through her senior year of high school without being noticed. But when her mother drops the world's biggest bombshell, flying under the radar just isn't in the cards. It turns out Constance is a necromancer—one of the few who can travel the realms of the dead.

 Apparently it runs in the family. And now there's a threat coming: another necromancer with plans to disturb the living and the dead, and Constance and her mother are the only ones who can stop him. If only they knew who he was. Or what exactly he was up to. A quiet senior year isn't an option, and Constance must race to stop a high school apocalypse before the balance between the living and the dead is overturned.











#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?
No. It’s not something I’m doing to earn money to live off of. Instead, it’s my stay-sane-mental-outlet when I’m home with small children. It’s a way to escape from that world for just a little while and create these stories that my overactive imagination throws at me. Will I do it forever? Probably. But I think with a career, the motivation is different.

#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?
For me it’s finding a set time every day to write, and when I find that time, having the mental energy to write. But if I make it a habit, it’s so much easier to get into the groove.

#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?
Any one person? No. But lots of people--my readers. Authors are always told not to read reviews of their books. But I find reviews helpful (if you can read them with a very thick skin). Negative reviews especially. There are always those reviews that just say, “I didn’t like it,” which are soooo unhelpful. But there are also thoughtful negative reviews--ones that discuss problems with character development or pacing or plot holes--that really help to make my future writing better.

#4 – What is next for your writing?
Right now I’m working on the next book in the Song and Shadow trilogy. I’ve really enjoyed writing so far because every book has been different. I’ve written high fantasy, dystopian, and now contemporary paranormal. We’ll see what I choose to tackle next :)

#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?
Oh, yes! And I wish I had more time to read. I just finished The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White, and I love the way she brought ancient Egyptian mythology into a modern setting. When I read, I often go on author binges, so I have Mind Games (also by Kiersten White) up next.

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Constance Jerome finds out being a necromancer is genetic, and she got the freaky gene. That quiet senior year she was hoping for? It just got a whole lot...weirder. (Was that short enough? I didn’t count characters!)

This or That?

#1 - iPd or Mp3?
mp3

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla?
chocolate

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries?
Depends on the meal! Ribs or meatloaf? Mashed potatoes. Anything fried? More fried stuff, of course!

#4 – Comedy or Drama?
Drama

#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks?
Neither.

#6 – Fantasy or Reality?
Fantasy

#7 – Call or Text?
Text

#8 – Public School or Home School?
Public. For now...

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate

#10 – eBook or Paperback?
paperback




Annie adores writing and reading YA novels. She grew up with an insatiable desire to read and then came the insatiable desire to write. Annie has been blessed to have both of those in her life.
Away from her writing, Annie is the mother of the most adorable girls in the world, has the best husband in the world, and lives in the hottest place in the world (not really, but Phoenix sure feels like it). She loves to cook, sing, and play the piano.




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