#GiveAway - A BEARY SWEET HOLIDAY by Lia Davis

Culinary goddess, Tiffany Black, isn’t going to let something as silly as a broken ankle stand in her way of throwing her brother & his bride an awesome mating ceremony celebration. But, will more than just yummy treats be heating up Tiffany’s kitchen this holiday season? Find out in A BEARY SWEET HOLIDAY by Lia Davis!

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Synopsis: 

The kitchen isn’t the only thing heating up this winter…
Tiffany Black, culinary artist and owner of Beary Sweets Café, is determined to make this year’s Winter Solstice celebration one to remember. Especially since it will also be the mating ceremony for her brother, Anthony, and soon-to-be sister-in-law, Connie. She wants everything to be perfect. Unfortunately, you can’t always get what you want. When she falls off a ladder in her café and breaks her ankle, she fears her plans are doomed. Until the sexy bear Healer, Holt, comes to the rescue—stirring up more than just recipes.
Mating has never been at the top of Holt’s to-do list, and he’s known Tiffany all her life. So when the mating urge slams into him after mending her ankle, he’s taken aback—unsure and intrigued at the same time. The girl he watched grow up is now a curvy, sensual woman, and his bear wants to claim her. He wants to claim her.
The stubborn female refuses to follow Healer’s orders and allow her ankle to heal, and she’s hell-bent on catering the winter celebrations. In order to do what needs to be done, she insists that he help her. Since it gives him an excuse to stay by her side, he’s all right with that. As they work side by side to make the Solstice unforgettable, their passions ignite, and things turn utterly delicious.

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About Lia Davis:

In 2008, Lia Davis ventured into the world of writing and publishing and never looked back. She has published more than twenty books, including the bestselling A Tiger’s Claim, book one in her fan favorite Ashwood Falls series. Her novels feature compassionate yet strong alpha heroes who know how to please their women and her leading ladies are each strong in their own way. No matter what obstacle she throws at them, they come out better in the end.
While writing was initially a way escape from real world drama, Lia now makes her living creating worlds filled with magic, mystery, romance, and adventure so that others can leave real life behind for a few hours at a time. 
Lia’s favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties. . She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers, but it’s her home and she loves it! Sign up for her newsletter, become a member of her fan club, and follow her on Twitter  @NovelsByLia.

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#GiveAway -` Impossible Love series by Clare James #Interview

Join us in celebrating a special weeklong sales event and the exciting completion of Clare James’s Impossible Love series with the re-release of Not Without You, Book #3, now with added bonus content for fans of the series to discover and enjoy!

Just in time for the holidays, all three books in Clare James's Impossible Love series will be featured at the following prices: Before You Go - FREE, More - $0.99, and Not Without You - $0.99! This special sales event will only last through December 12th, 2015, so make sure you get in on this wonderful limited time offer!

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GIVEAWAY:
Clare is offering up some wonderful prizes during the Impossible Love Sales Blitz event. Two lucky winners will receive a $10 Gift Card for Amazon just in time for the holiday season, and two other lucky winners will win an eBook set Clare’s Elite PR series (set contains Caught, book #1, and Played, book #2)! To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter below:

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Interview:

Crystal: Today I'm thrilled to host Clare James. Welcome Clare! I'm so excited to have you here today. Would you share a little bit about yourself with us today?

Clare: Hi Crystal! So nice to be here today. Thanks for having me!! Well, I’m not all that interesting, but here goes. I’m the mom of a 10-year-old boy and my husband and I basically revolve our life around that little guy  :)
We live in Minneapolis, but really aren’t all that fond of the cold! Still, the city is awesome and all of our friends and family are here, so we’re stuck. 
I started my career in journalism and then moved into marketing, but I’ve always wanted to write. I fell in love with romance novels in a big way about seven or eight years ago and I’ve been writing full time for the past two years and loving every minute of it. 
When I’m not writing, I’m hanging with the family, traveling with my husband and son, and working out whenever I find the time. Oh, and reading! We’re always reading.

Crystal: Do you have a favorite scene you would like to share with us?

Clare: Well, my favorite scene is a spoiler, but I’ll just tell you that there is so much emotion in Before You Go (the first book in the series). It’s not just between the hero and heroine, it’s the friends and family. Some of my favorite scenes are with Tabby and her father. I think these strong secondary characters, and the roles they play, make for a rich story. You have major highs and lows with this one. 

Crystal: Where did you come up with the idea for your latest release?

Clare: So my latest release is the conclusion of the series—Not Without You. This story finds Noah and Tabby two years later, when they’re finding out that falling in love was the easy party. Staying in love is the hard part. I came up with the idea because readers were asking for it and I knew I had to make it as emotional as the first story.  I’ve recently added several more scenes to it, and I’m so excited to hear what readers think!

Crystal: What are you currently working on?

Clare: I have so much going on for 2016: I’m adding some new stories to my Quick and Dirty Series, finishing up my Elite Series with Entangled’s Brazen line, and I’ve just signed a new contract with a publisher for a brand new series and will be sharing that news very soon! 

Crystal: Do you have any special routine that you follow when you are writing?

Clare: I would love to have a special routine, but my days are too unpredictable right now, so I just fit it in whenever I can. Lately, that means writing at night when everyone is sleeping.

Crystal: Did you have to do a lot of research for this book or any other? If so do you have a fascinating fact that you have learned you would like to share with us?

Clare: I did a lot of research about sexual assault on college campuses/high schools and the effects of PTSD. I was devastated to learn how many women are assaulted every year. Actually, it was the Steubenville rape case that influenced my first story.  

Crystal: Who are some of your favorite authors that you like to read?

Clare: I’ll narrow this down to the romance genre. Otherwise, we’d be stuck here all day! I really love Christina Lauren, Emma Chase, Colleen Hoover, Tiffany Reisz, Samanthe Beck. Gosh, I could go on forever in romance, too :)

Crystal: Is there a genre you haven't written that you would like to try?

Clare:  Yes! I’d love to write a middle grade, and my son is dying for me to write some sort of adventure book. It’s definitely on the list!!

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About Before You Go, Impossible Love #1:

*"A touching tale of love and human redemption. Readers of Tammara Webber and Colleen Hoover will enjoy this book." - A Love Affair with Books*

**More than 100,000 downloads to date!**

What begins as an experiment turns into more than she ever expected …
Twenty-one-year-old Tabitha Kelly is on a mission as she takes a seat inside the neighborhood pub. Off the beaten path, and far from campus, it’s the perfect place. And when she spots the gorgeous Noah Adler at the end of the bar, she silently says, *jackpot.*
One year ago, Tabby had no need to take such extremes. But after being lured to a party that became the site of the biggest sex scandal to hit her Illinois campus, her perfect life fell apart.
Now, in a new city, Tabby’s convinced she can start over. And though it sounds crazy, she believes a one-night stand is the best way to take control and move on from her past. What she doesn’t expect is the immediate connection she feels to this stranger, or that *he *has a plan of his own.
BEFORE YOU GO is about a chance meeting, an unexpected connection, and a unique romance that survives the worst of situations.
MORE, book 2 in the Impossible Love Series, is a companion friends-to-lovers story featuring the steamy romance between the eccentric spitfire, Jules, and the resident party guy, Foster. Available Now!
NOT WITHOUT YOU, book 3 in the series, revisits Noah and Tabby two years later when they discover that falling in love was the easy part. Available now with new bonus content!

Book 1 is available for FREE at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks | Add to Goodreads


About More, Impossible Love #2:

From Clare James’ best-selling Impossible Love Series, comes a steamy friends-to-lovers companion story about Jules Taylor and Foster Sutton.
Two wild souls with a fire burning inside, Foster and Jules are a hot and dangerous mix of emotion and lust. But after a terrible accident leaves one friend dead, Foster is bound by a secret that keeps him from getting closer to Jules. And he’s left with only one thing to offer her – friendship.
For Jules, her relationship with Foster is getting old. He falls down and she picks him up, but they never move forward. Their occasional hook-ups are no longer enough, and Jules vows that this is her summer to forget Foster and find love. If it were only that easy.
It seems fate is pushing Jules and Foster together at every turn. And it’s only a matter of time before they give up and give in.
MORE is a stand-alone companion story in the Impossible Love Series. It can be read on its own, though you may also enjoy BEFORE YOU GO and NOT WITHOUT YOU, book 3 in the series, available now!

Book 2 is available for $0.99 until January 1, 2016 at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iBooks | Add to Goodreads


About Not Without You, Impossible Love #3:

Falling in love was the easy part …
Noah and Tabby’s love story wasn’t typical … or particularly romantic. After all, he picked her up at a bar – or maybe she picked him up. Either way, he saw her naked before he even knew her name.
Tabby came to him broken, but determined. And Noah knew how to fix her. It was a meeting of the bodies. A retraining of the mind. A connection that soon infected the heart.
But after two years, Noah’s old tricks aren’t working, and Tabby is shutting down again. This time, he refuses to play games. He wants all of her, or nothing at all.
Not Without You returns to the eclectic neighborhood where Noah and Tabby met, and where they are now discovering that life doesn’t get easier after you leave campus. What began as a sweet story of love and redemption, turns into something dark, intense … and, at times, disturbing. And if they’re not careful, it will destroy them both.
*Not recommended for readers under 18

Book #3 is available for $0.99 until December 13, 2015 at Amazon
Find out more at: Goodreads

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Praise for the Impossible Love Series:
"A touching tale of love and human redemption. Readers of Tammara Webber and Colleen Hoover will enjoy this book." - A Love Affair with Books

"I absolutely loved this book. The emotion that flows through the pages just takes your breath away." - Sassy Book Lovers

"Wow! Compelling, thought provoking, sexy and passionate would just scratch the surface of the depth of emotion that Before You Go will evoke in you." -Romance Addiction

"I really enjoyed this book. AND let me tell ya the sexual tension between the two characters was HOT and I wanted to scream, JUST DO IT ALREADY!!" -The Book Trollop

"I love how sweet Noah is with a tiny mix of Alpha male in there. I read the book in one sitting. Definitely would recommend the book." -Loverly's Book Blog

"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Foster and Jules are a hot mess that broke my heart one minute and had me laughing the next. The chemistry and desire they have for each other ignites and is INSANE! And just in case you doubt me, read the book and tell me it's not after the bath scene..."  -Jelena's Book Blog

"Man-oh-man did I LOVE More. It was sweet, hot and funny as hell. I literally devoured this book in one sitting." -The Book Café

"Clare James is an awesome author and if you love New Adult you should definitely check her books out." -Janhvi, The Readdicts

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About Clare James:

Clare James writes contemporary romance and new adult novels with spunky heroines and sexier-than-sin heroes. Her books have made several best-selling lists including the tender love stories in the Impossible Love series; the steamy romantic comedy Dirty Little Lies; and the touching family drama Wednesday. She’s also the author of a new series with Entangled’s Brazen line about the women of Elite PR and their very naughty clients. The first two books in the series are out now!
A former dancer, Clare still loves to get her groove on – mostly to work off her beloved cupcakes and red wine. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and young son, and is always on social media chatting with readers.

Connect with Clare at: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads





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NOW YOU SEE HER by Dale Mayer ~ GIVEAWAY

Check Out the Newest Novel from USA Today Best-Selling Author Dale Mayer, NOW YOU SEE HER. 

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About NOW YOU SEE HER:  

Energy is where all life comes from. Sometimes it is good and sometimes it is evil. Tia escaped from a ‘special program’ and is on the run. Those that had her are hunting her and they won’t stop till they get her back…

Energy. The life force of good … and evil 

And sometimes evil is stronger.

Tia spent years imprisoned in a 'special' program. When she finally escaped, she ran as far away as she could. But it wouldn't leave her alone.

Only one person can help her. Stefan. But when she contacts him for help, she gets more than she bargained for. Six weeks later, she awakens from a coma to find more problems than ever – and she's still being hunted.

Dean, moonlighting as a guard at the hospital, finds himself in an impossible situation. His belief system is stretched out of control by someone whom he can't forget ... and can't believe. Until he has no choice.

With everything on the line, Tia and Dean must work together to solve the problem that has somehow – in a very unique way – entwined them both.

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Here is an exclusive excerpt from NOW YOU SEE HER

Tia wanted to bolt up from the couch and run as far and as fast as she could from the three men. But she didn’t move a muscle. In fact, she wasn’t sure she could. Her body was starting to seizure but her muscles didn’t appear to move. Energy seizures? Was such a thing possible?

People with abilities seemed to have two systems. One physical and one energetic. If a person could get sick on the physical system, in theory it should then be possible to get “sick” on the energetic level.

Great.

Just what she needed. Was there an equivalent to cancer on the physical system? ’Cause it would be so typical of her to be the first one. Damn.

Deciding she’d had enough of being stared at, she shifted to a sitting position then stood up – a little shaky but at least she was vertical. She studied the room. As far as she could tell she was still in Dean’s house, but everything was foggy. As if she was looking through a light rain.

“Where’s Dean?”

“Right in front of you.” Dean’s voice came through a weird cloud.

She rubbed her eyes but she still couldn’t see him clearly. “I can’t see you very well,” she muttered.

Instead of a shocked exclamation, a warm hand landed on her shoulder, grounding her. 

Instantly, her vision cleared. He stood in front of her, a worried look on his face.

She smiled. “Thanks, now I can see you.”

“I didn’t do anything, but you’re welcome.” His smile gentled, but his gaze narrowed as he studied her features. She could feel the power of his concern. It was…disconcerting.

“I wish I woke feeling like I’d had some rest. Instead, every time I wake up I feel frazzled, frayed at the edges. Terrible feeling,” she muttered. She should go to the washroom, wash her face, maybe it would wake her up, but she didn’t want to move.

Dean stepped back, letting his hand fall away and as if a connection had broken she suddenly felt worse. Weird. She felt better touching him. 

Still, she could hardly hold his hand all the time. Besides, she was better than before she’d collapsed. She excused herself and used the facilities. Afterwards she tried to run her fingers through her hair. Thankfully there was mouthwash in a cupboard. Stefan had brought her meager belongings from the hospital, but apparently toiletries had not been among them. 

Finally, she pushed open the door and walked out to the living room and to the men who waited for her. She heard Dean say something to her but where he stood was only a blur of energy. 

Turning toward the sound of Stefan’s voice, she realized he was no longer as clear as he’d been either.

She whispered, hating the fear snaking through her, “There’s something wrong with me.”

Then she fell to her knees.

The men rushed to her side.

But not in time.

She toppled face forward to the floor.

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Author Bio:

Dale Mayer is a USA Today bestselling author best known for her Psychic Visions and Family Blood Ties series. Her contemporary romances are raw and full of passion and emotion (Second Chances, SKIN), her thrillers will keep you guessing (By Death series), and her romantic comedies will keep you giggling (It's a Dog's Life and Charmin Marvin Romantic Comedy series).

She honors the stories that come to her - and some of them are crazy, break all the rules and cross multiple genres!

Connect with her online at: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter, and Amazon.  

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THE GILDED CHAIN By Lauren Smith ~ GIVEAWAY ~ INTERVIEW

THE GILDED CHAIN

By Lauren Smith

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There will be a random drawing for Paperback copies of the full Surrender series and a Blu Ray/DVD of “Laura” during the tour. Please use the RaffleCopter below to enter. You may find the tour schedule at the bottom of this page. Please remember you may increase your chance of winning by visiting the other tour locations. 

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Interview:

Crystal: Today I am thrilled to have a chance to visit with Lauren Smith. Welcome Lauren! I'm so happy to have you here today. Would you share a little bit about yourself with us today? 

Lauren: Hi! I’m an attorney by day and an author by night. I love writing romances and I’m from Oklahoma. I’ve got three pets, a black schnauzer, a chinchilla and a cat who assist me in writing my books!

Crystal: Do you have a favorite scene you would like to share with us? 

Lauren: This is my favorite scene of Wes and Callie having a sweet moment. We get to see Callie vulnerable and how Wes, the brooding dominant man opens up to care for her.

Wes blew out a measured breath, trying to ignore the male part of his body that came to life. She was such a temptation to him and she had no idea how much he wanted to strip her bare and press her deep into the bed and pound into her until they both nearly died from the pleasure. He needed to put some space between them or he’d lose control.
“I’ll be in my room if you need anything.” He got off her bed and walked back to his room. He stripped out of his suit coat, tossing it over the back of a chair and then he kicked off his shoes and pants and fetched a pair of cotton pajama pants from his dresser. He had a hard-on but there was no way he could deal with that right now. She’d hear him in the bathroom if he tried to see to his needs. Maybe with a little luck he could will it to go away. 
He pulled back the covers of his bed and climbed in. Only a few minutes passed as he lay there and mastered his arousal before a quiet voice drifted to him from the doorway to his room and made him look up.
“Wes…” Callie stood in the doorway between his room and their shared bathroom. She wore a large t-shirt with a faded ranch logo and a pair of plaid boxers. Her hair was loose and tumbling around her shoulders. 
He sat up and tossed his covers back, ready to get out of bed if she needed something.
“What is it?” he asked. Her eyes were round and the moonlight made them gleam with a reflected brightness.
She didn’t immediately speak, but when she did, her voice was still soft and quiet, too shy.
“Can I stay with you tonight? You said I could.” She took a hesitant step across the threshold, entering his domain. It took a lot of bravery on her end to do that.
He reached over to the empty side of his king-size bed and pulled back the covers in silent invitation. She needed him, his body heat, his presence, nothing more for now; he understood that. But the primal creature inside him growled in possessive pleasure as she padded over on bare feet and climbed into bed with him. She settled deep into the covers, her face angled toward the window. He lay behind her, fascinated by the moonlight that seemed to make her cheeks glow like alabaster with a hint of rose. A lock of her hair lay across her cheek and he delicately swept it behind her ear. She shivered a little and rolled on her back to stare up into his eyes.
“Wes…it still hurts.” Thick tears pooled in her eyes and he used the pads of his fingers to brush them away. “Part of me still feels like…like I’m dying. How is that possible?”
He didn’t want to talk about Fenn, especially not about her feelings for him, but it was unavoidable.
“First loves are often the hardest to forget. They cut deeper into a soul. You can’t forget them overnight, but…” He stared back at her, solemn. “You can move on. Fill your days with other things, new things. You might wake up one day and realize what you felt was more a shadow of something greater you will feel someday for someone else.” He wanted her to forget Fenn, but that wouldn’t happen. She would someday find a man to love, a better man, but he didn’t want to think of that either. He wanted her, here, now, while she was just like this, a woman about to explore the world. He would be her first in many ways.

Crystal: Where did you come up with the idea for your latest release? 

Lauren: It came from the concept related to the first two books in the series before The Gilded Chain. A kidnapping that affected the lives of four boys when they were young. Each hero grew up differently and I wanted to show how each man lived with the demons of the past. With Wes, he would open up to a woman who was the opposite of him. Callie isn’t jaded, she’s open to life and eager to live, she just doesn’t know how. Wes is the perfect man to show her how.

Crystal: What are you currently working on? 

Lauren: I’m currently editing a new series coming out January 2016 called Forbidden, Seduction and Climax a three part serial about a 19 year old American college student who falls for a 25 year old hot British man who will be an earl someday. When they discover their parents are dating, they soon realize they’ll be stepsiblings.

Crystal: Do you have any special routine that you follow when you are writing? 

Lauren: I always have to write my rough drafts by hand. I prefer a specific type of pen and I always like to have a five subject Five Star brand notebook college ruled. It gets my creative juices flowing to have a black page rather than a black screen. 

Crystal: Did you have to do a lot of research for this book or any other? If so do you have a fascinating fact that you have learned you would like to share with us? 

Lauren: I didn’t have to do a ton of research. I’ve been to Paris three times, however it was fun to look back through my tour books and check out places I’d been. I have a scene where Wes takes Callie on a private night tour of the Louvre and I let them see all sorts of amazing things that I didn’t get to see in person when I toured. It was fun to research things I hadn’t gotten to see.

Crystal: Who are some of your favorite authors that you like to read?

Lauren: Oh gosh, that’s always tough to answer. But if I have to pick: Christina Dodd, Lynsay Sands, Johanna Lindsey, Molly Harper and Laurann Dohner. 

Crystal: Is there a genre you haven't written that you would like to try?

Lauren: I’m really interested in writing Sci-Fi romance. I’ve got a great cyborg romance storyline I’d love to work on but I need to finish some other projects first.

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Synoposis: 

Cowgirl Callie Taylor is swept away by the mysterious art collector, billionaire bad boy Wes Thorne when he takes her to Paris to seduce her and offer her the world and her dreams.


Roam the streets of Paris, the City of Love, with Callie and Wes and fall in love as Lauren Smith takes them on an erotic adventure in THE GILDED CHAIN.

Explore a hidden world of erotic fantasies, where the greatest pleasures are stolen and the fiercest passions are untamed. . .
For years, Callie Taylor has been obsessed with two things: a man she can never have and escaping to Paris where she can follow her artistic passions. But everything changes when Callie meets Wes Thorne, a wealthy, mysterious art collector and famous dominant. Despite all the nights she’s spent dreaming of another man, it is Wes’s predatory gaze that suddenly consumes her every thought and sets her body on fire. One touch from him promises unforgettable passion, but Callie knows that passion often comes with a price…

From the moment he sets eyes on Callie, Wes is intrigued by her artistic talent and her delightful innocence of all things erotic. A stolen kiss leaves him aching and desperate to claim her in a way he’s never wanted any woman. But first he must convince her to surrender her control. And what better place to seduce an artistic soul like Callie’s than Paris?

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About Lauren Smith:

Amazon Best-Selling Author Lauren Smith is an attorney by day, author by night, who pens adventurous and edgy romance stories by the light of her smart phone flashlight app. She’s a native Oklahoman who lives with her three pets: a feisty chinchilla, sophisticated cat and dapper little schnauzer. She’s won multiple awards in several romance subgenres including being an Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist and a Semi-Finalist for the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award. 


Connect with Lauren:   Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon

 

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Tour Schedule: 

11/2/15
Reese's Reviews
Flame Resistant Undies Romance Reviews

11/3/15
Kitty's Book Spot!
Lightning City Book Reviews

11/4/15
JJ's Kinky Books
Oh My Growing TBR
Crystal's Chaotic Confessions

11/5/15
Jeri´s Book Attic
Em & M Books

11/6/15
Wicked Good Reads
Evermore Books

11/9/15
Books and Bindings
Carol Kittie Reviews
Gemma Reads Too Much

11/10/15
Alpha Book Club
Living In Our Own Story
Deal Sharing Aunt

11/11/15
Bound By Books Book Review
Naughty Mom's' Story Time

11/12/15
Just Booked
Travels n Reads
The Consummate Reader

11/13/15
Reviews by Crystal
RoloPoloBookBlog

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BEFORE THE STORM by Leslie Tentler ~ GIVEAWAY

No Matter How Far You Run, The Past Will Find You

Leslie Tentler is back with another story of romance and suspense…this time in a small Southern beach town called Rarity Cove. What happens when a woman on the run has her dangerous secrets finally catch up with her? Find out in Before the Storm by Leslie Tentler…

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Leslie is celebrating the release with a GIVEAWAY! Grand Prize: $25 Amazon or B&N gift card. Two runners-up will receive their choice of an ebook from Leslie’s backlist. Please use the RaffleCopter below to enter.  

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About BEFORE THE STORM

Six years earlier, Trina Grissom disappeared, on the run for her life. Now living under an assumed identity—as Samantha Marsh—she still struggles with the dark secret she harbors and the fear she might one day be found. When she moves to the coastal town of Rarity Cove, South Carolina, to open a café, a handsome widower begins to chip away at the walls she’s built to protect herself.

Mark St. Clair lost his wife two years ago in a tragic accident. Head of the grand St. Clair resort, he distracts himself from his lingering grief by running the family business and caring for his troubled young daughter...until a beautiful restaurateur sets up shop in town. Before meeting Samantha, Mark was convinced he could never be drawn to another woman. But as his attraction to Samantha grows, the mystery surrounding her deepens.

As the two begin a hesitant courtship, double perils emerge. Someone from Samantha’s lurid past comes calling, threatening to expose her. And a powerful hurricane is forming in the Atlantic with the small beach town in its path. Trapped in the storm by the brutal man who wants vengeance on Samantha, she and Mark must fight for their lives.

Release Date: October 20, 2015

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Author Bio:

Leslie Tentler is also the author of FALLEN as well as the Chasing Evil Trilogy (MIDNIGHT CALLER, MIDNIGHT FEAR and EDGE OF MIDNIGHT). She was a finalist for Best First Novel at ThrillerFest 2012, and is a two-time finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Maggie Award of Excellence.
Leslie is a member of Romance Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and Novelists, Inc. A native of East Tennessee, she currently resides in Atlanta.

Connect with Leslie:  Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon

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Scales By Dale Mayer ~ Broken, but Mending Series ~ GIVEAWAY

Happy Release Day for Scales by Dale Mayer!

Scales

Broken, but Mending Series

By Dale Mayer

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About Scales (Broken, but…Mending, Book 3)

Check Out the Next Novel in the Broken, but Mending Series from Best-Selling Author Dale Mayer.

Healing comes in different ways at different times for different people.

The Broken but... Mending series is all about capturing the moment when breakthroughs occur. When love, the greatest healer, steps up and makes it happen.

She thinks she escaped Justice.
He is still waiting for Justice to happen.
She’s afraid her day of reckoning is near.
He’s afraid his day of reckoning will never arrive.
Will love balance the scales of Justice?

Paris and Weaver’s story will out soon in this third installment of the Broken but…Mending series. Can be read as a standalone.

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Here is an exclusive excerpt from Scales:

He tried to understand the questions in front of him, but he had to ponder the concept. He wasn't about dreams. He was all about goals. Dreams were nebulous. Airy and light. Weightless. Euphemism for useless. He was a planner. A-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-and-walk toward a specific end point kind of person. Not for the joy of the walk but because he was going to get somewhere specific. He was all about specifics. That he was here in this damn class said he was doing one of the steps that he needed to do to get on with his life. 
Another check box was being marked off. Good. He wasn't into therapy, not his own at any rate. At least not now. No, he couldn't really say for sure why he was here except because of Jenna herself. He'd heard about Jenna's classes and had even attended several of her evening lectures. But he didn't need her class. He'd said as much to her. That's when she'd smiled that really witchy smile, her eyes glowing with laugher, and she'd challenged him to attend. To show that he'd taken care of his stuff. That there wasn't anything else she could show him. 
He'd snickered. "Hell," he'd said, "of course I could do it, but I don't need to. I wouldn't pay good money for something like this."
She'd laughed and said, "If you think you're immune, then write up a paper on it. If it's any good, I'll help you get it published. If you find out you’re not immune, we’ll revisit the subject of the report at the end."
Now that appealed. His portfolio was missing published articles – particularly in peer reviewed journals. He didn't know if having a shrink's name on his paper or her help in getting a paper published would count for much, but it was on his bucket list. And damn it, that bucket list was important. 
So he'd accepted the challenge. He was here.
So no, he hadn't been tricked into attending, but… it almost felt like it. Or maybe it was that he felt played… and had taken the bait. He was where she wanted him to be.
But why?
To observe? To write his insights? There was lots of fodder here. Some of these people needed serious help.
He shook his head and scratched the word dreams out and replaced it with the word goals. When he was done, he realized the odd sound in the background was the sound of paper ripping. He snuck a glance over at Paris to see her trying to rip out the answer she'd tried to rub out first. She was seriously determined to not let anyone see that answer. As he studied her, he realized that she'd actually ripped off the strip of paper and had rolled it up into a tiny ball.
Fascinated, he watched her struggle to find a place to hide the tiny item. He couldn’t take his eyes off it. What the hell had she written that she wanted erased so badly?
His gaze swung back to the paper and realized she'd left the other part of the paper attached. Just a long strip missing out of the bottom half. She lifted her gaze to his face. Her cheeks flared with bright color and she slammed her hand over the same hand that held the tiny ball of paper. The ball flew from her fingers, bounced on the table, and rolled toward him.
He couldn't help it. He wanted to know what it said. Just as he reached for the paper, she snatched it up and he followed the trail of the fingers to her mouth. She popped the tiny thing into her mouth… and damn if she didn't swallow it. 


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Author Bio:
Dale Mayer is a USA Today bestselling author best known for her Psychic Visions and Family Blood Ties series. Her contemporary romances are raw and full of passion and emotion (Second Chances, SKIN), her thrillers will keep you guessing (By Death series), and her romantic comedies will keep you giggling (It's a Dog's Life and Charmin Marvin Romantic Comedy series).

She honors the stories that come to her - and some of them are crazy, break all the rules and cross multiple genres!

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