Five Talented Authors For Your Reading Pleasure!
during WWII.
London on a cold winter’s night in the middle of the blitz she’s infuriated
with the careless American who struck it. Doesn’t he know there’s a war on?
He’s very sorry and Molly reluctantly forgives him. When he accompanies her on
her nightly rounds the two learn about each other, themselves and whether it’s
really possible to fall in love in only one night – especially when there’s no
guarantee of tomorrow.
LINKS:
Crimes will be coming out 2017!
brother, Donovan Goldwyn, was framed. Now Donovan is desperate to prove his
innocence. And the one person who can do that is the woman who saved him from a
deadly hurricane—Beth Kennedy. From the moment their fates intertwined, passion
consumed him. He wants her in his arms. More, he wants her by his side in his
darkest moments.
can’t deny what she feels for him. It’s her love for him that pushes her to do
whatever she has to do to help him get justice, including putting herself in a
criminal’s crosshairs.
California, but then an earthquake of catastrophic proportions separates them.
As aftershocks roll the land, Beth and Donovan have to endure dangerous
conditions while trying to find their way back to one another. Will they
reunite and find the killer, or will they lose everything?
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(Military Romance + Ghost Mystery)
Emily Shea and Staff Sergeant Brett Leeds agreed to part with no strings
attached. Sparks flew during their brief affair, but fate intervened, sending
Brett overseas. When an unexpected pregnancy derailed Emily’s own plans, her
attempts to locate Brett were soon overwhelmed by the challenges of single
motherhood. Now, Brett has returned home, and Emily is forced to share her
secret.
betrayed, Brett is determined to forge a relationship with their son, Tyler. As
the former lovers battle both their inner demons and their mutual desire,
another presence enters their lives—Tyler’s imaginary friend.
the chilling evidence points to a different conclusion: a ghost has formed a
dangerous connection with their son. Emily’s attempts to help both a lost soul
and a friend in need spiral toward a deadly confrontation, and Brett must race
to save Emily before he loses her again—forever.
The Destiny Trilogy. Starquest is Book I and Children of The Mist Book 2. Each
book is complete and can be read as a standalone.
is responsible for the torture and death of her sister, but when she eventually
catches up with him, survival becomes a greater priority than revenge. Kerry Marchant, haunted by memories, regret, and self-blame, shields himself
from the pain of the past by committing himself totally to the starship,
Destiny, of which he is part owner. However, the beautiful, red-haired woman
who reminds him of his lost love, and who he suspects is working for a corrupt
regime, represents a possible threat not only to the ship, but to his heart.Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive,
fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can
they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman
again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?
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MARRIAGE ULTIMATUM by Charlotte O’Shay
The Marriage Ultimatum is Book 1 of a 3 Book City
of Dreams series. Look for
A Model Engagement (Book 2) and An Illicit Affair (Book 3)
Check, check, and check. Toddler who makes it all worthwhile? Absolutely.
Juggling work, college, and the care of young Alex was never Sabrina’s plan.
can throw at her. Her top priority is keeping her small family together, no
matter what the cost.
position at the top of New York’s corporate ladder with his own sweat. His
empire is his baby, and he’ll destroy anyone who threatens it. Even the sexy
employee who challenges him on every level.
daddy of Sabrina’s son, Vlad believes Sabrina is part of a plot to expose the
secrets of his past. He threatens to destroy her future. But since Sabrina has
secrets of her own, she has no choice but to agree to Vlad’s marriage
ultimatum.
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Welcome Author Casi McLean
Give a warm welcome to Casi McLean, author of Wingless Butterfly!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Casi and Wingless Butterfly.
Casi is an award winning author, who pens novels to stir the soul with romance, suspense, and a sprinkle of magic. Her writing crosses genres from ethereal, captivating shorts with eerie twist endings to believable time slips, mystical plots and sensual romantic suspense.
Wingless Butterfly is different from what you usually write. What inspired this particular story? Wingless Butterfly shares a lifetime of secrets like whispers from a best friend and unveils the metamorphosis of a broken child, her struggle to escape a silken chrysalis cocooning her heart, and her desperation to find love, validation and self-worth. When the mist of a new dawn settled, the fragmented little girl emerged confident and secure with wings to fly in a whole new world––that broken child was me.
Wow. What do you normally write, and what inspired you?
My fiction writing gravitates toward romantic suspense and mystery, stories with a dusting of magic and twists you’ll never see coming. I love mystical “what ifs” that take your breath away, turn a romance genre on its head throwing a perfectly aimed, delightful curveball at a surprising and satisfying happily ever after. Real life isn’t always that accommodating. Sometimes you get that curveball aimed straight at your head.
How long have you been writing? My mother said I dictated stories to her before I could read, so in a sense, I’ve written all my life.
Do you see yourself in your characters? Absolutely! I write what I know and throw in what I believe.
What do you want your readers to take away from your books? A WOW… a smile, hope, that magical feeling of what if––and a “I can’t wait for her next book!”
Where do your story ideas come from? Stories emerge from everywhere I go, what I see and hear.
You’ve got a time machine, a cloak of invisibility, and one hour. Where would you go, and what eavesdropping would you do?
This is a trick question, right? My latest novel is a time slip romantic suspense, Beneath the Lake, the first in a three-book series: A ghost town submerged beneath Atlanta’s famous man-made Lake Lanier reportedly lures victims to a watery grave. But when Lacey Montgomery’s car spins out of control and hurtles into the depths of the icy water, she awakens in the arms of a stranger, in a town she’s never heard of–34 years before she was born.
When the 2012 lawyer tangles with a 1949 hunk, fire and ice swirl into a stream of sweltering desire. Bobby Reynolds is smitten the moment the storm-ravaged woman opens her eyes and, despite adamant protest, Lacey falls in love with a town destined for extinction, and the man who vows to save his legacy.
Threatened by a nefarious stalker, the wrath of bootleggers, and twists of fate, Lacey must find the key to a mysterious portal before time rips the lovers apart, leaving their star-crossed spirits to wander forever through a ghost town buried beneath the lake.
Well, it wasn’t meant as a trick question. But it evokes a peek into the author, at least I hope so. By the way, I am reading Beneath the Lake and loving it.
Now, tell us a Little about Wingless Butterfly.
As a child and young adult my mother’s warning about my biological father haunted me:
“YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW HIM; HE’S THE KIND OF MAN WHO PULLS WINGS OFF OF BUTTERFLIES.”
My childhood, steeped in mystery, sparked a domino effect reflecting what I perceived was true, until I uncovered secrets and lies in my past that changed everything. Like my books, my life took twists and turns. My memoir addresses the notion: can we change and, if so, is it possible to erase a lifetime of beliefs? Perspective is reality. When I shattered the broken reflection in the mirror of my past, I finally healed and followed my dreams. Wingless Butterfly is my story.
Now, I live my dreams penning novels to stir the soul with passion, romance, suspense and always a hidden touch of inspiration, and writing self-help and how-to tips for authors.
Editorial Reviews:
Critically acclaimed author Jedwin Smith, recipient of 59 major writing awards including two PULITZER PRIZE nominations, 29 years as a sports writer, columnist, feature writer, and war correspondent commented:
“A very compelling read. I continually found myself rereading passages, not for clarification, but to ensure that the author’s words stayed seared into my mind. An example: ‘ . . . but dark shadows lurked in my soul and held it captive.’ Wow, powerful stuff. Truly a wonderful writer.”
Acosta Productions CEO, Jon Acosta had this to say after reading Wingless Butterfly,
“. . packed with quick cuts, tears, blood, sensuality . . . The story in Wingless Butterfly is rather intricate and absolutely emotional. Lies, deception, broken family secrets, and insecurities flood the pages of this book in a “Lifetime” movie style format . . . almost every chapter is packed with another deceitful secret or emotional bomb that gets dropped by a passing character.”
Casi, what would you like the readers to take away from this book?
The human spirit needs to be reminded that it’s not what has happened to you, who you are, or what you have that is important. It’s how you live and touch the lives of those around you that truly makes a difference. I hope my story helps you discover something about yourself. You may not have experienced a past that has limited you, but someone you know has–and sometimes we all need to be reminded of the power we have within.
Amazon buy link: http://amzn.to/2bVz4fW
New Release Promo Page: https://spark.adobe.com/page/Tg6FZdDasXxDe/
Original Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiApc7HXQ-c
Trailer Bloopers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz36mdM9wjQ
To learn more about Casi, visit:
Website Twitter Facebook Goodreads
Check out her mystical trailers:
Beneath The Lake Trailer ~ A Time-Slip Romantic Suspense
Destiny Trailer ~ Shorts With A Sprinkle Of Magic
Wingless Butterfly Trailer ~ An Inspiring Memoir
It was wonderful having you with us today, Casi. Please feel free to stop by anytime!
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Welcome Author M. S. Spencer
Give a warm welcome to M.S. Spencer, author of Whirlwind Romance released on August 17, 2016!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about M.S. and her new release.
Thank you so much for having me today, Tena. I’ll just take one of these yummy Chocolate Chip cookies. I’d like to talk about my new release from The Wild Rose Press, Whirlwind Romance.
Up until my thirties, I traveled a great deal, living in many countries with amenities that many would consider below standard. So it wasn’t until I married and settled down in an old farmhouse with an acre of land that I could indulge my fantasy growing my own food. We planted apple, plum, peach, fig, hazelnut, and cherry trees; gooseberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries; all kinds of vegetables, including an ill-fated attempt to grow artichokes; and finally, lots and lots of herbs. I built a formal herb garden and planted thyme, lovage, rosemary, chives, tarragon, sage, and lemon balm. The one thing I couldn’t get to grow was mint. Yes, the gardeners among you will scoff, but it took me years to get a plot to flourish. When it did, I had to do something or it would take over the entire acre.
So I called upon my sister-in-law, to whom Whirlwind Romance is dedicated. She directed me to an old recipe for mint jelly. Once the mint invasion was under control and I’d mastered the technique, I spent whole summers working up recipes for herb jellies. It was great fun. Despite the fact that I’m not really fond of jelly, they made excellent Christmas gifts.
As I started Whirlwind Romance, I thought about what my heroine, Lacey Delahaye, would do for a living. She lives alone in Florida, her one son grown. What could she do? I thought of the innumerable ecosystems in Florida, from pine uplands, to coastal plains, to palm hammocks—all of which are host to many wild fruits, most of which can be made into jelly. Ah hah! She’d be a jelly maker.
For fun, I added the recipes to each chapter. I hope you enjoy them as much as you do Lacey and Armand’s love story.
So who is this handsome guy you brought with you?
I’m Armand.
Tells us about the real you, Armand. What event in your past has left the most indelible impression on you? I’d have to say being kidnapped by pirates.
What do you most value? My country.
What is the type of woman you want to spend the rest of your life with? Feisty, independent, loyal and of course (why not?) beautiful.
What do you consider most important in life? To rule honorably.
What is your biggest secret? If I told you that you wouldn’t read the book.
Well, I guess that better than “If I told you, I’d have to kill you. routine. But not by much. LOL Only kidding.
This beautiful woman just walking in the door must be Lacey?
And you’d be right.
Great! I love it when I’m right. Now tell us, who are you really? Just an old-fashioned girl who likes to cook.
Who were the biggest role models in your life? An ancestor who swept the Spanish Main.
What kind of man do you want to spend the rest of your life with? Someone who know how to clean a bathroom.
What kind of man would you never choose? A man who lies.
What is most important to you in life? Contentment.
What is your biggest fear? To lose my son.
Totally understand that. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and chat Lacey.
Okay, M.S. Tell us a little about writing this story. Was it fun or difficult?
It was great fun to write—I never expected to end up somewhere in the western Caribbean though. It started as a simple island tale and grew into a swashbuckling tale of adventure and romance. This is what happens when you Google indiscriminately.
Sounds wonderful, tell us a little about the book.
In the aftermath of a hurricane, Lacey Delahaye finds herself marooned on an island on the Gulf coast of Florida with a mysterious man. They are immediately drawn to each other, but before Armand can confess his identity, they are kidnapped and taken to a tiny island in the western Caribbean. With the help of her son Crispin and a cadre of loyal followers, she and Armand must face down pirates, power-mad ideologues, and palace intrigue, if they are to restore the once idyllic tropical island to its former glory.
Any chance we could get a sneak peek into Whirlwind Romance?
She climbed quietly, hand over hand. As she reached the last board, a soft, but menacing voice purred, “Well, my sweet, you’ve found me.”
Okay, here’s where we find out if he’s a bad guy. “Give me a hand up, will you?” Other than a slight intake of breath, he complied without a word.
Lacey’s head rose up over the floor to find a cubicle lit by a small pencil torch and cluttered with toy guns, candy bar wrappers, and crushed Dr Pepper cans. And Armand. Who took up most of the rest of the space. He still held her hand, but he had stopped pulling her. “Where did you plan to sit, on my lap?”
At least he’s toned down the threat level. “Or you could come down. I don’t think Tommy Forster allows uninvited guests in his palace.”
His jaw dropped. “Palace?” After a brief interval, he said, “Oh. I see. I can’t.”
“Can’t what?”
“Come down.”
“Why not?”
“I…I…think I reinjured the ankle. I can’t put any weight on it.”
Lacey toyed with the idea of leaving him there for little Tommy, but his mother would have been appalled. “All right, just a minute.” She climbed down and went back to her house, grabbed a coil of rope from the shed and sprinted back up the street.
“Armand?”
“At your service.”
“I’m bringing up a rope. I want you to tie it to something, then you can shimmy down without using your feet.”
“Um, what about when I get to the ground?”
How much did he say he weighed? Twelve stone? Lacey calculated swiftly. Must be over a hundred sixty pounds. “I’ll try to ease you down.” She threw the coil into the darkness and backed down the tree.
A few minutes later the rope tumbled down and Armand emerged. “For the record, this was my worst sporting event in public school.” He held on for dear life and inched down the rope. Five minutes later he’d descended a foot.
“Come on, Armand—hurry it up.”
“I’m doing my best.” By dint of a lot of swearing and some wild swinging, Armand made it into Lacey’s waiting arms. He sat on the ground, legs splayed out in front, panting. “Now what?”
Lacey hadn’t really thought that far. If he’s a fugitive, I can’t trust him. And I have no way of contacting the police. Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea. “Er, I guess we’d better get you back home. Then you can tell me what this is all about.” He didn’t argue, but when he tried to stand, he fell over. She considered the situation. “What we need is some kind of transport. Like…like…what was that thing the Indians used?” Lacey cast about for the word.
“Travois?”
“That’s it—aren’t you clever. A sort of triangular thingy to carry a wounded man. Made of logs and deerskins.” She stopped, not—as one might assume— due to the lack of readily available logs and skins, but to savor the picture in her mind. An injured warrior, lying spread-eagled before her—bare-chested, sexy, bravely enduring the pain. Wow.
Armand didn’t seem to notice her heightened color and pointed at the carport across the street. “Could we use that little red wagon?”
She followed his gaze. Story of my life—instead of Geronimo I get Ralphie. “That’ll do. Wait here.”
“Yes, I think I shall.” Armand kept a straight face. Lacey brought the little wagon to him, and he lay down in it, arms and legs hanging over the sides.
“You’ll have to lift up your extremities if this is going to work.” And so, with Armand looking like an upside down turtle and Lacey with tears of laughter streaming down her face, they staggered along the road to her house.
You can find Whirlwind Romance at the retailers below:
The Wild Rose Press, Amazon, AllRomanceEBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Bookstrand, and ITunes.
To learn more about M.S. Spencer, check her out online. She loves to hear from readers.
Blog: http://msspencertalespinner.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msspencerromance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/msspencerauthor
GoodReads:http://www.goodreads.com/msspencer
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Welcome Author Mary Morgan
Give a warm welcome to Mary Morgan, author of Dragon’s Knight Ring, fifth and final in the series just released on August 12, 2016!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Mary and her HOT Dragon Knights.
Scottish paranormal romance author, Mary Morgan resides in Northern California, with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.
Mary’s passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. She spent far too much time daydreaming and was told quite often to remove her head from the clouds. It wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her true calling–writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.
You can find more information about Mary Morgan here:
WEBSITE http://www.marymorganauthor.com
BLOG http://www.marymorganromancewriter.com
Twitter http://twitter.com/m_morganauthor
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mary.morgan.564
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8271002.Mary_Morgan
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Morgan/e/B00KPE3NWI/
Tell us what inspired this particular story?
My inspiration came to me on my first trip to Scotland in the summer of 2000. I was sitting on a boulder in the Highlands one evening, surrounded by the sound of sheep and the mists. The ghosts of long ago reached out to me, and the Dragon Knights were born within my mind.
What secret do you use to blast through writer’s block?
I don’t really get writer’s block, but I’ll go through spurts when I don’t know where the characters are going. If that happens, I’ll go out back to my garden with a leather journal and start writing down ideas or random thoughts. It’s one of the best cures for me to stir up the well of creativity, especially when I’m staring at a blinking cursor.
Do you see yourself in your characters?
Definitely! Without realizing it, I put a piece of myself in each of the heroines I’ve written. My sister pointed it out to me after the second book was released. She told me about a particular flaw the heroine kept doing, reminding her of when I do the same. I’ll share…when I get passionate about something and speak, I tend to smack my chest or wave my hand in the air. Well, so does Aileen Kerrigan in Dragon Knight’s Medallion. My sister and I had a good laugh over that one.
What do you want your readers to take away from your books?
That anyone can be redeemed. Yet, they must want to seek redemption. It’s not always an easy journey, but it is attainable, especially with love.
Tell us a little about Dragon Knight’s Ring.
Death destroyed their love. Yet, can a trio of Fenian warriors roll back time to reunite two lost souls?
Crusader, Adam MacFhearguis is on one last quest to the standing stones in Scotland where he seeks to bury the past. However, a silent prayer sends him to an unknown future and to his beloved Meggie. When he uncovers a shocking revelation, Adam questions everything about the woman he thought he knew and loved. He may have traveled the veil of ages, but time is now his enemy.
Margaret MacKay lives a life in the future without the memories of her past—her death. When Adam arrives at her door confessing he knows her, she is confused and wary. With each passing day, she yearns to learn more from this stranger. Yet, when a truth is revealed, can she trust the man to unlock the chains from her mind and heart?
Will love free the bonds to unite the two lovers who were doomed centuries ago? Or will evil finally claim victory over the Dragon Knights?
Oh, that is a great tease. How about a peek into the book itself?
Meggie brushed her fingers over the leather pouch. “It feels empty.”
“Are you not tempted to take a wee look inside?”
She snatched her hand back. “I’m not peering inside the man’s belongings. As soon as he wakes, he and his horse can leave.” Giving the horse a firm pat, Meggie walked out of the stall and away from her smirking cousin—only to run smack into her other cousin, Lena.
“Blast,” snapped Meggie, grabbing her cousin by the arm to help steady them both. “Sorry, didn’t see ye,” Seeing the excitement in Lena’s eyes, she stepped back. “What?”
“I hear you have a Highlander in the guest room,” she replied, giving Meggie a wink. “Are you going to share?”
Meggie placed her hands on her hips. “He’s not my Highlander. Feel free to have him, though as soon as he wakes he’s gone from here.”
Lucas strode out of the stables, wiping his hand on a cloth. “I think I’ll go introduce myself, since I think this man bothers you. You keep stating he must leave as soon as he wakes.”
Lena pushed her cousin aside. “No, Lucas. I will go check on him.”
“Ye are both crazy,” protested Meggie. “He’s just a man.” Stepping past them both, she marched away from the stables.
Approaching the entrance of the castle, her nerves tingled and the air cooled. Halting on the gravel courtyard, she slowly glanced up at the guest bedroom window. Gazing down at her was the dark Highlander. His hands were braced on either side of the glass, and Meggie could swear for an instant, she recognized him from somewhere. A dream, perhaps? The look he gave her pierced her soul, and she shivered.
“Impossible,” she muttered. “I don’t dream. And ye are leaving now.”
Breaking from his stare, Meggie entered the castle, almost running up the stairs. By the time she reached the guest room, her hands were shaking. Not even bothering to knock, she pushed open the door and stormed inside.
Her mouth became dry, unable to form the words to order this giant out of her home. His bulk blocked the light from the window as he leaned against the ledge staring at her. She was not one prone to swoon at men—any man, but this one made her a jumbled mess. Moving to the table, she picked up his sword and took it over to him. His eyes widened as she approached and she fell into their dark blue depths.
“I…um…” she stammered before continuing. “Ye should leave.” There, she got the words out.
Instead of reaching for his sword, the man lifted two fingers and caressed her cheek. She gasped, the touch searing her skin, and she took a step back. She could see the look of shock pass over his features, as if he felt the same reaction.
Meggie shoved the sword into his arms and ran for the door. Yet, when her hand touched the handle, she heard him speak.
“Dinnae leave me again, Meggie.”
Whew what great excerpt. I can’t wait to read Dragon’s Knight Ring. Unfortunately, I haven’t finished the others, so another to be read out of order. Story of my life. LOL
Where can we find Dragon Knight’s Ring:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Knights-Ring-Order-Book-ebook/dp/B01HDWY8S2/
BN: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-knights-ring-mary-morgan/1123986946?ean=2940158146312
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/dragon-knight-s-ring
Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dragon-knights-ring/id1133781893?mt=11
The Wild Rose Press: http://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/4468-dragon-knight-s-ring.html
All Romance eBooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-dragonknight039sring-2061155-143.html
It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Dragon Knight’s Ring.
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