GIVEAWAY + excerpt: HAVOC BY JAMIE SHAW

Falling in love with her cousin's rock star ex-boyfriend was definitely not part of the plan.

HAVOC

Mayhem #4

Jamie Shaw

Releasing February 21st, 2017

Avon Impulse

RELEASE BLAST + GIVEAWAY: PERFECT FOR YOU BY CANDIS TERRY

The Kincade brothers will do what it takes to protect their legacy--

but what happens when love gets in the way?

PERFECT FOR YOU

Sunshine Creek Vineyard #2

Candis Terry

Releasing Feb 28, 2017

Avon Books

Meet the Kincade brothers: they’ll do what it takes to protect their legacy--but what happens when love gets in the way?

Declan Kincade has spent so much time chasing success he’s almost forgotten how to just live. Lately though, his all-business routine has been thrown into disarray. Brooke Hastings is the best employee Dec’s ever had: polished, capable, and intelligent. After four years, he’s just realized that she’s also smoking hot. But their working relationship is too valuable to stake on a fling, no matter how mind-bendingly pleasurable it promises to be.

What’s worse than never meeting the right man? Finding him, and then working side-by-side every day while he remains absolutely blind to your existence. That is, until one temptation-packed road-trip changes everything. Teaching her gorgeous, driven boss how to cut loose and have fun is the toughest challenge Brooke’s ever faced. But it’s one that could give both of them exactly what they need, if Dec will take a chance on a perfect—and perfectly unexpected—love.

RELEASE BLITZ + GIVEAWAY: LIKE CLOCKWORK BY ALI ABBAS

Steampunk/Anti-Romance/Gothic Suspense

Date Published: February 28, 2017

Publisher: Transmundane Press

Commander Raymond Burntwood of the Royal Navy has returned to England where he meets the reclusive heiress Lady Ariana Grayhart. After the scandal of a night spent dancing together, Ariana returns home to Northumberland. Raymond’s superiors—seeking information about Ariana’s father—dispatch the commander under the cover of courting the heiress.

All is not as it seems in the Grayhart household. Captain Grayhart is an invalid, the servants maintain a monkish silence, and secrets are layered upon secrets. Everyone has their own agenda, from Raymond's friend and confidante Du Bois, to the family lawyer Sir Berwick, and Ariana herself.

In the midst of it all, Raymond must unravel the truth of Captain Grayhart's decline and save Ariana's reputation and fortune. In doing so, he learns dark secrets about himself that could tear his world apart.

(BOOK BLITZ + GIVEAWAY) - PIN ME DONW BY HOLLY DODD

Pin Me Down
Holly Dodd
(Brewhouse #2)
Publication date: February 28th 2017
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Mia Reynolds isn’t interested in relationships. She refuses to follow the same troubled path her codependent mother traveled. Now that she’s graduated from college and has a real job, paying her loads of money, the world is hers for the plucking. She doesn’t need a man at her side, keeping her from having fun. Especially Regi, whose brandy brown eyes and gravelly voice have haunted her since high-school. Together they’re gunpowder and fire, explosive but dangerous. She’s only willing to give him her body, but never her heart.
Regi O’Connell has been concealing his heartbreak for years. Despite the endless parade of women in his bed, throwing panties at him like confetti, there’s only one who girl who has claimed him heart and soul. But Mia refuses to give him a chance outside of the sheets. He’s her dirty little secret, one she has no plans on revealing to the world.
Sometimes all it takes is one incident, one flash of regret, to change who you were, and become who you are meant to be. Mia’s heart is unyielding, a lock-box without a key. She needs to let him in, or let him go. He’s giving it one more shot to show the women of his dreams that love doesn’t make you weak, but stronger than steel.
This second chance new adult romance novel features a commitment phobic heroine, and the alpha male who loves her despite it. As always in a Holly Dodd book, there is NO cheating and a HEA guaranteed.

Goodreads / Amazon

PROMO + GIVEAWAY: CRAVE ME BY CECY ROBSON

It’s time for the sole sister in the family to discover love.

CRAVE ME

O'Brien Family #3

Cecy Robson

Releasing Feb 28, 2017

Guest Features for PERFECT FOR YOU BY Candis Terry + GIVEAWAY

The Kincade brothers will do what it takes to protect their legacy--

but what happens when love gets in the way?

PERFECT FOR YOU

Sunshine Creek Vineyard #2

Candis Terry

Releasing Feb 28, 2017

Avon Books

Release Blast: DELICIOUS SATISFACTION by Sabrina Sol + GIVEAWAY

She’ll always leave him hungry for more…

DELICIOUS SATISFACTION

Delicious Desires #3

Sabrina Sol

Releasing Feb 27, 2017

Entangled Brazen

As LA’s hottest up-and-coming chef, Alexa Montoya is known for her ruby red lipstick, award-winning arroz con pollo and a penchant for falling for the wrong kind of men. And when a confrontation with a loser ex-boyfriend lands her in some legal trouble, she’s forced to call her long-time friend, Dante Perez, to bail her out. Only this time, Dante seems different, somehow. More gorgeous, more sexy, more…mouthwateringly irresistible. Suddenly she’s tempted to give the lawyer much more than a simple thank you…

Dante is tired of seeing Alexa with guys who only know how to steal her money and break her heart. He’s watched--and waited for--her long enough. Helping with her legal situation will finally give him a chance to win her over for good. His plan? He’ll seduce her into finally believing that there’s something deliciously right between them…

Despite their chemistry, Alexa can’t trust that Dante won’t leave. But Dante knows how to win a case. And he’ll do whatever it takes to convince Alexa that she’ll always leave him hungry for more…

RELEASE BLITZ: LOOKING BACK ON FOREVER BY KAT ALEXANDER + GIVEAWAY

Contemporary Romance

Date Published: February 27th

There are moments in time that stand out more than others: your first kiss, a special birthday party, seeing your baby for the first time, an intimate conversation, a first date, even something as little as sitting around a dining room table with friends. This is the story of the moments that stood out after I first laid eyes on Noah Gish. ~ Claire Sawyer

The city, it used to be a place I loved and missed with an ache in my gut. It was home. The place where I grew up, where I had fun, where I had my friends, where life was as good as I knew it to be. Then I was shipped off to a place that begins the story of how I fell in love, just to screw everything up. ~ Noah Gish

Book blitz + giveaway: Dangerous Victor by Aislinn Kearns

Dangerous Victor
Aislinn Kearns
(Soldiering On, #3)
Publication date: March 2nd 2017
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

Radha Iyer knows there’s something terribly wrong happening at the casino she manages. Her staff are acting cagey, the finances don’t add up, and then her Head of Security is found murdered in his own home. She’s out of her depth and desperate for help.
Zack Walker has kept to himself since the day an IED left him permanently scarred. When Radha calls Soldiering On for help, his degree in math makes him the obvious choice to go undercover as the new Head of Security to help her discover what’s going on and who’s responsible.
But the conspiracy they uncover goes deeper than either of them could have imagined. When their investigation is compromised, it puts them both in mortal peril and on the run. With nowhere to turn they must rely on each other, but danger and betrayal lurk in every shadow…

#FINISHLINE BOOK BLITZ BY CAMBRIA HEBERT + GIVEAWAY

#FinishLine
Cambria Hebert
(GearShark #5)
Publication date: February 27th 2017
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

Every race has a finish line.
Where you go after you cross it is what matters most.
And sometimes, that’s the most intriguing.
Here at GearShark, we’ve featured lots of drivers.
All of them are well acquainted with the finish line.
And as race fans, we’re well acquainted with cheering as they cross it.
What we aren’t privy to is riding shotgun, seeing where they drive once the race is over.
Our interviews barely scratch the surface,
offering just a glimpse of the men and women behind the wheel.
The discovery of vanished Motocross sensation Jayson Hamilton,
who has been right under our noses for years, proves secrets abound.
It’s time to dig deep. Look beyond the racetrack at the drivers who continue to pique our interest. In addition to scoring an exclusive, all-access interview with the elusive Jayson Hamilton (his first and only since the death of his fellow racer and partner Matt Lewis),
we’ve caught up with some of our most popular featured men and women in the racing world.
Where are they now?
Who are they now?
What do these hot commodities do when they escape the spotlight?
Rumors of weddings, babies, and new tattoos swirl through the media on a weekly basis.
And though we’re headlining the hashtag #Finishline, we’re far from finished.
In fact, we’re just getting started.
This newest issue of GearShark is jam packed with everything you’ve been dying to know…
and it just might be our biggest page-turner yet.

Don’t Speak Blitz + giveaway by KATE REGNERY

Don’t Speak
Katy Regnery
(A Modern Fairytale)
Publication date: February 27th 2017
Genres: Fairy Tales, New Adult, Romance

From New York Times bestseller Katy Regnery comes a new twist on a beloved fairytale.

A fisherman’s daughter. 

The governor’s son. 

Two very different worlds. 

In this modern retelling of The Little Mermaid, a fisherman’s daughter from an Outer Banks island untouched by time, meets the son of North Carolina’s governor at a fancy party where she’s working. 

Laire, who wants so much more from life than her little island can offer, is swept away by wealthy, sophisticated Erik, who is, in turn, entranced by her naiveté and charm. The two spend a whirlwind summer together that ends on the knife-point of heartbreak and forces them to go their separate ways. 

Review: Raven Sony by I.A. Ashcroft

SYNOPSIS

A century ago, the world burned. Even now, though rebuilt and defiant, civilization is still choking on the ashes. 

Jackson, a smuggler, lives in the shadows, once a boy with no memory, no name, and no future. Ravens followed him, long-extinct birds only he could see, and nightmares flew in their wake. Once, Jackson thought himself to be one of the lucky few touched by magic, a candidate for the Order of Mages. He is a man now, and that dream has died. But, the ravens still follow. The nightmares still whisper in his ear. 

Anna’s life was under the sun, her future bright, her scientific work promising. She knew nothing of The Bombings, the poisoned world, or the occult. One day, she went to work, and the next, she awoke in a box over a hundred years in the future, screaming, fighting to breathe, and looking up into the eyes of a smuggler. Anna fears she’s gone crazy, unable to fill the massive hole in her memories, and terrified of the strange abilities she now possesses. 

The Coalition government has turned its watchful eyes towards them. The secret factions of the city move to collect them first. And, old gods stir in the darkness, shifting their pawns on the playing field. 

If Anna and Jackson wish to stay free, they must learn what they are and why they exist. 

Unfortunately, even if they do, it may be too late. 

Raven Song is the first of a four book adult-oriented dystopian fantasy series, a story of intrigue, love, violence, and the old spirits in the shadows who wait for us to notice them again. Readers of Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, and Charlie Human will enjoy this dark magic-laced tale rooted on the bones of what our world could become. 

Guest Post from JG Summer

Guest post from AUTHOR JG SUMMER who is the writer of A Shot in the Dark!

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About JG Sumner

1. JG Sumner has seven books that will be released this year in addition to a short story that will be part of anthology.
2. JG Sumner has three boys, three dogs, and a tortoise.
3. She is an outdoor enthusiasts.  She loves hiking, running, snowboarding, camping, and just about anything else you can do outdoors.
4. JG left the city to live in a rural mountain town. Even though she has shoveled an immense amount of snow this year, she doesn’t regret it for a moment.
5. All of JG’s books are romantic suspense.
6. JG loves to support other authors and provide any advice she can offer.
7. JG loves to hear from her readers and would greatly appreciate any feedback.
8. Red wine is a favorite.
9. Dan Brown has provided much of JG’s inspiration. She loves to learn while reading and tries to incorporate something factual in every piece of work she does.
10. Dark chocolate is her favorite treat.

Why are book covers so important?

This is such a great question. I have seen firsthand what the difference in book covers can mean. I published A Shot in the Dark with two different covers. One under my pen name and the other under my real name. While the first edition sold very well, when I was at book signings, it didn’t get any love at all. At my most recent book signing, people couldn’t keep their hands off the book. The cover was really intriguing to them and it started plenty of conversation. I have even noticed that I get far more compliments and attention online than ever before. So, whether or not someone buys your book, the cover at the very least needs to be eye-catching and a conversation starter.

Starting out as a writer (5 Things You Should Know)

1. Stay out of the drama that surrounds the author world. It can get really negative, and you don’t need that to distract you from what is important.
2. Network with bloggers. Start putting together a list of blogs, their sites, and their email. That way when you have teasers, sales, or information to put out, you have a list at the ready.
3. Network with other authors. Having a circle of author friends can help you learn about takeovers, events, signings, and other pertinent information that will help you promote yourself.
4. Spend at least fifteen minutes every day promoting your work. The more people see your title, the more likely they are to purchase the product.
5. Most importantly, remember why you started writing. Sometimes, rejection and the lack of sales can bring you down. Remember that you write because you enjoy it!

How to Meet Deadlines and Remain Sane

One great thing about self-publishing is you can set your own schedule for writing and release. If you’re published, many editors and publishers will come up with a schedule for edits and release and check to make sure you can meet the deadlines. Either way, it’s important to be self-disciplined to meet your projects goals. If you’re not disciplined, this process can take months and even years. I’m currently in the midst of several editing, writing, and proofreading projects. Unfortunately, the book that I’m almost done with has been put on the backburner for the last four months. Fortunately, no one knows about this project or I might be in some trouble.

So, how do you fix this problem? Prioritize your projects. Get a calendar and put together a schedule for yourself. Before you plan to have a project done by a certain time, make sure it’s doable.  If you have two books to edit, another book releasing, and a short story to write, you will quickly find yourself overwhelmed. Believe it or not, when the book is released, that’s when the real work begins. You have to spend an enormous amount of time promoting your book. So, make sure your expectations are realistic.

Next, make sure to write every day. Even if it’s only fifty words. If you put your project down for too long,  you’ll forget the story and have to go back and reread, taking up more of your precious time. Further, you might just end up not picking it up for a couple more months. Because whether we like it or not, life gets in the way. If you miss a day, don’t beat yourself up. Just make sure to find time in your schedule to make up for the time lost and whatever you do, don’t pile on too many days. With these strategies, you’re sure to be successful and remain sane at the same time.

Authors who have inspired me

1. Dan Brown-I learn something every time I read one of his books.
2. Jamie McGuire-She’s a huge advocate for indie authors. In addition, I love her Beautiful Disaster series.
3. E.L. James-Love her or hate her, she’s opened up a whole new genre. She made women more comfortable with their sexuality and okay to write and read about it.
4. Stephen King-When I was a kid, I love reading his books. They always had me guessing what was going happen next. I love the element of suspense.
5. Aleatha Romig- She’s such a wonderful humble author, and I can’t wait for every book she releases. She makes me want to be a better writer.

RELEASE BLAST + GIVEAWAY: SPRINKLED WITH LOVE BY JENNIFER FAYE

What does one do with a matchmaking cat named Romeo?

SPRINKLED WITH LOVE

Bachelor Bake-Off #3

Jennifer Faye

Released Feb 21, 2017

Tule Publishing

YALit GIVEAWAY EVENT! (WIN 50 YOUNG ADULT BOOKS)

YALit Giveaway Event!

A bunch of authors who got together to bring you a YOUNG ADULT Big Box of Paperbacks Giveaway! One lucky winner is going to win FIFTY (50) Young Adult Paperback Books! How’s that for an epic Book-Lover’s Prize?!

THIS BOX OF BOOKS IS VALUED AT OVER $500! And this giveaway is open worldwide! Our first giveaway went to a winner in ROMANIA–and yes, we’re willing to pay the insane shipping on this oversized, overweight package to get the prize to WHOEVER wins!

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AUDIOBOOK RELEASE EVENT: HOUND'S BITE BY E.J. STEVENS

Author: E.J. Stevens

Narrators: Melanie A. Mason and Anthony Bowling

Length: TBD

Publisher: E.J. Stevens⎮2016

Genre: Paranormal

Series: Ivy Granger, Psychic Detective (#5)

Release date: March, 2017

Magician's Workshop by Christopher Hansen & J.R. Fehr

About the Books:

The Magician’s Workshop, Volume One

Authors: Christopher Hansen, J.R. Fehr
Published by: Wondertale, California
Publication Date: November 8, 2016
ISBN: 1-945353-11-2
ASIN: B01MQGHGBH
Genre: Coming of Age, Fantasy, Magic
Ages: 12 and up.
Length: 85,000 words / 290 pages


Book Links:
Amazon * Goodreads

 
Synopsis:

Excerpt Reveal - HER SECRET RANGER by Donna Michaels

Kissing the sexy soldier was a dare she couldn’t resist…

HER SECRET RANGER

The Men of At Ease Ranch #2

Donna Michaels

Releasing March 6th, 2017

Entangled Lovestruck

PROMO + GIVEAWAY: WHISPER OF LOVE BY MELISSA FOSTER

For the first time in years, Nash wants to let a woman into his world, 
but while his loss made him stronger, that strength came at a price.

WHISPER OF LOVE

The Bradens - Peaceful Harbor, MD #5

Melissa Foster

Releasing Feb 22, 2017

World Literary Press

EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY: HIS COWBOY HEART BY JENNIFER RYAN

Bound by honor and by love…That’s a Montana Man.

HIS COWBOY HEART

Montana Men #6

Jennifer Ryan

Releasing Feb 21, 2017

Avon Books

STARLIGHT BRIDGE by Debbie Mason (EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY)

A second chance for romance...

STARLIGHT BRIDGE

Harmony Harbor #2

Debbie Mason

Releasing Feb 28, 2017

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