#GiveAway ~ Goddess Fish Promotions Tenth Anniversary ~ @GoddessFish

Welcome to the Goddess Fish Promotions Tenth Anniversary Month Long Celebration!
Who is Goddess Fish Promotions? And what do we do? We're glad you asked!

We didn't want your visit here to be dry and boring, so we decided to have a poetry competition and put what we do into verse. Here are the initial entries:

Marianne:

Roses are Red.

Violets are Blue.

I'm awful at poetry.

Coffee.

Judy:

We can edit your book

find things you didn't see

It will be fun to look

at the changes from me.


Yeah, for some reason, Judy won!

Even better, her poem is correct. We DO offer editing as one of our options. Here are a couple of testimonials from clients:

I worked with Marianne on a complete edit and was very happy with the results. Her feedback was clear, easy to follow, and she probed on things I hadn’t thought of. She was also responsive whenever I had questions and helped me work through a few issues. Her feedback and guidance improved the quality of my manuscript, all at a very fair price. I’m working on my next book and plan to use their services again.
-J B Glazer, author, In Search of Mr. Anonymous

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Choosing the right editor for a project is incredibly important to an author. Let’s face it, we want the best for our books. When I was considering editors for my first indie-published book, Regenerate, I naturally thought of Goddess Fish Promotions–and I’m so glad I did.

Marianne Arkins and Judy Thomas are incredibly attentive and professional during the entire editing process. Their input was invaluable and the story is much stronger because they cared enough to help unsnarl plot points and find order in the chaos..

I can’t wait to work with them again. Truly, a top-notch editorial team! – Sarita Leone, award-winning author of Regenerate

We also offer Virtual Book Tours, Graphic Design, Social Media Promotion and more. You can see more testimonials here.


We hope you enjoyed getting to know us a little (more information is below) and we'd like to do the same. We'd LOVE to see a little poem that tells us a bit about you in the comments. We'll be awarding random book giveaways and $5 Amazon GCs to some of the best poetry we find. It might not be at every stop, but when something really makes us smile, we'll reward it! Come on, be daring...

And now, more about us:

About Goddess Fish Promotions:

Goddess Fish Promotions was established October 14, 2008. Why? Well, when Marianne became a published author and got her the first taste of trying to promote a book on a budget, there was only one other virtual book tour company in place at the time, and their fees were simply too high for a small press author. After coordinating and running her own tour, she knew other authors could use the same service for a reasonable price. Thus, Goddess Fish Promotions was born.

Because both Judy and Marianne were authors and editors prior to running Goddess Fish Promotions, they approach the business with a unique point of view, and treat their clients how they would expect to be treated.

The people behind the fish.

Judy Thomas -- The Goddess

Judy has a college degree in English and she’s worked in retail, education, at her local library as well as an editor for a small press and for the now defunct ShadowKeep Ezine. She’s also a published author so can see things from both sides of the fence. In 2013, she “retired” and now spends her days helping authors make their dream come true—as well as working as much as she can with her local theater group.

Marianne Arkins - Fish

Grammar freak and coffee lover, Marianne wrote her first novel at ten years old, built her first commercial website in 2000, and published for the first time in 2006. She worked as a professional editor for just over a year, and knows what it’s like to write, edit and promote a book on a budget.

One of our interviews during the tour explains our nicknames ... keep visiting daily to find out!

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Now, the goodies ... want to win stuff? Here are the rafflecopters:

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#BookSale #FreeBook ~ The Beguiling Bachelor Series by Madison Michael ~ @madisonmichael_

The Beguiling Bachelor Series

By Madison Michael

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Bedazzled  (Book 1)

A Chance Encounter Can Change Everything…

Keeli Larsen is second-guessing her decision to support herself as an independent jewelry designer. She has no money, no friends, but she knows she has talent. Leaving her job, she rides the elevator one last time with the sexy man from the penthouse office. That ride and a well placed hand are about to change her life.

Millionaire and hot hunk Wyatt Lyons Howe IV is trapped by generations of family loyalty and tradition until a moment in an elevator rocks his staid world. Wyatt is captivated by Keeli’s beauty and fiery spirit, choosing to pursue her and his dreams. He just needs to rid himself of a scheming fiancé, defy his family, conquer his doubts, extricate himself from his traditional life and, of course, find the elusive Keeli again.

Is she Wyatt’s ticket to freedom or is Keeli an opportunist looking for a bankroll? Unsure of her motives, but unable to stay away, Wyatt is bedazzled.

Fans of steamy romances will fall in love with this contemporary retelling of Cinderella, a smart, sexy story, set within the splendor of Chicago’s elite society.

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Beholden (Book 2)

She’s Lost Everything. He Has Everything…

This is no docile heroine. Meet Sloane, assertive and tough, desperate for love. Meet Randall, drowning his troubles until Sloane provides a reason to sober up. Beholden is a sexy, romantic romp set in the glamour of Chicago’s elite society.

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Bedeviled (Book 3)

Join Alex and Charlotte, along with characters you’ve met and loved in “Bedazzled” and “Beholden”, as they tackle the maze of half-truths and cover-ups threatening the lovers.

How can they build a bond with deceit on both sides? With malevolent forces advancing, is their love Bedeviled? 

Amazon Buy Link: https://amzn.to/2uUHsYu

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Besotted (Book 4)

Time is Running Out…For Both of Them

Join Tyler and Regan as they seek their happily ever after in the conclusion of the steamy, contemporary Beguiling Bachelor romance series.

Amazon Buy Link: https://amzn.to/2AiK2MQ

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About Madison:

Madison Michael traded 28 years in Fortune 500 tech and management positions for a chance to spend her days with sassy heroines, sexy, rich heroes and nothing but happy endings. Growing up the daughter of a librarian, she learned to love books, especially classics and romances, and spent winters cuddled under blankets losing herself in books.

Madison is the author of three novels in the Beguiling Bachelor series, as well as several short stories. She is a member of Romance Writers of America.

After living in the northeast, southeast and the west, Maddy returned to her Midwest roots. She lives in Evanston, IL with two feline editorial assistants and great views of Chicago’s famous skyline.

Social Links:
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#GiveAway ~ The PSP Chronicles by Tim Brown ~ @GoddessFish

 The PSP Chronicles

by Tim Brown

Tim Brown will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Remember you may increase your chances of winning by visiting the other tours stops. You may find those locations here. 

BLURB:

Follow the struggles, joys and sorrows on one man's personal journey as he chronicles his travails with early onset dementia and a rare, terminal brain disease- no treatment, and no cure.

GENRE:   non-fiction memior-personal struggle

Amazon Buy link:

https://amzn.to/2y5d7YB

Excerpt:

Reading and focusing are becoming much more difficult for me now. I have become critical to the point of berating myself over spelling errors, grammar, missing words, punctuation and rambling sentences. The medical terminology for this is agrammatism. I thought, “What the hell?” This story and subsequent books aren’t meant to be perfect written works. This is a true story of my personal journey with a rare, terminal brain disease called PSP and dementia, which continues to evolve before my readers’ eyes. The road I travel includes my relationship with God, my family, friends, and all the baggage I can carry. Come. I invite you to travel on this journey with me and share in my experiences, wherever they may lead.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

T.J. Brown-an ordinary family man with an extraordinary story.  He is from Toronto, On but has called the small town of Ayr, in southwestern Ontario home for the past twenty-five years. He worked in the automotive parts manufacturing sector until five years ago when he had to leave work life due to illness.
Tim has been blogging his PSP journey, sharing his personal experiences with this disease as well as FTD - frontotemporal dementia. His readership spans the globe. Through his efforts, it is Tim’s hope to give voice to those suffering from PSP and similar diseases that no longer have a voice of their own. Advocating for those affected... patients, spouses, families and friends. Always, with the goal of raising awareness, understanding and support to further research into prime of life brain diseases. He has made his story universal, yet personal and relatable.

www.timbrownauthor.com/

Facebook: The PSP Chronicles Tim Brown – Author

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#Review #NewRelease ~ The Lady Is Daring by Megan Frampton ~ @meganf

Review:

Are you looking for a hot, steamy historical romance with plenty of action and suspense? The Lady is Daring is the perfect book for you then. I believe this is the first chance I have had to read anything by Megan Frampton and I know it will not be the last.

Oh, I just love a heroine that isn't afraid to go after what she wants, has her own thoughts and is a really strong independent lady too. Lady Ida Howlett is one of those ladies that I just know I would have been friends with if. She has the perfect amount of spunk to add interesting bits of laughter, she's smart, and very creative when she needs to be. She also loves her family very much and would do anything to keep them safe and happy. I really like Ida. She was very easy to bond with. 

Bennett, Lord Carson has his hands full running everything for the family and dodging the women that his father is determined he should marry. Bennett is one those handsome fellows that I would have wanted in my corner. I love how he ended up going along for the ride with Ida to get her sister. 

Bennett and Ida are just the perfect pair. Their attitudes mesh well, there is humor, passion, and companionship between them. I enjoyed watching these two get to know each other, to help each other, and squabble a little bit from time to time. The passion and attraction between these two steaming hot and highly combustible.

I found Ms. Frampton's writing style made for an enjoyable read. The storyline was great and kept my attention from the first page all the way to the end. The characters are so charming, charismatic, and really easy to bond with. I felt an instant connection with Ida, her sisters, Bennett, his friends, and his brother. 

This is the third book in the Duke's Daughters series. I have not had the pleasure of reading the two previous books in this series yet. Ms. Frampton has done a great job of making it easy to pick up in the middle of the series and not feel like I was missing a lot of details. I think it's safe to say you could easily read this as a stand-alone but why not grab the other two books in the series too. I have a feeling they are just as fabulous as this one. 

I was given the opportunity to read this incredible book and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you. 

Amazon Buy Link https://amzn.to/2O2EUCT

About The Lady Is Daring:

Five well-bred sisters, one sensational scandal. Now the Duke of Marymount’s daughter Ida is about to find love in the most unconventional way . . .

It was easy for society to overlook Lady Ida Howlett; they found her bookish, opinionated, and off the marriage mart. But little did they know that behind a calm exterior beats the heart of an adventuress, one who, determined to discover her runaway sister’s whereabouts, steals a carriage and sets off on a daring mission. Then she discovers she’s not alone! Bennett, Lord Carson, is inside, and he refuses to leave.

Lord Carson’s plans had always been to find a soft, gentle wife who would run his home and raise his children. Still, he makes a bargain with Ida—he won’t desert her during her mad adventure. He’ll make sure she’s safe, and then find a suitable lady to fall in love with. But when rules (and garments) become discarded during this long, intimate journey, it’s soon clear that this surprisingly daring lady is the woman he’s needed all along.

Amazon Buy Link https://amzn.to/2O2EUCT

#ReleaseDay ~ AMERICA’S SWEETHEART By Jessica Lemmon ~ @lemmony

AMERICA’S SWEETHEART

By Jessica Lemmon

                     

About America's Sweetheart: 

Old flames burn bright. When a disgraced starlet returns home to lick her wounds, she discovers that her high school sweetheart is just as tempting as ever. 

Allison: When I left for California, I gave myself a new name and never looked back. Now my carefully crafted good-girl image is getting torn to shreds in the press thanks to my Oscar-winning A-hole of an ex-boyfriend. So I escape to the only safe haven I know and trust—my hometown—to take a breather while I plot my triumphant Hollywood comeback. However, when I arrive at my parents’ house, Jackson Burke answers the door instead. And suddenly the past comes rushing back . . .

Jackson: First kiss. First time. First love. Yep, Allison Murphy and I shared a lot of firsts back in the day. When she left, she took half my heart with her. Now she’s back in town, and even though I swore I’d keep my distance, her parents hired me to remodel their house, and I’m going to finish the job. But one hot kiss later, suddenly the press is calling us the next big celebrity couple. Sure, I’ll play the part, for Allison’s sake—but I refuse to let her close enough to break my heart all over again . . . 

A former job-hopper, Jessica Lemmon resides in Ohio with her husband and rescue dog. She holds a degree in graphic design currently gathering dust in an impressive frame. When she’s not writing about super-sexy heroes, she can be found cooking, drawing, drinking coffee (okay, wine), and eating potato chips. She firmly believes God gifts us with talents for a purpose, and with His help, you can create the life you want.

Ballantine Group; Loveswept | On Sale: October 2^nd, 2018 | ISBN: 9781101969489 | Pages 210 | Price: $4.99

Amazon Buy Link: https://amzn.to/2x1G9qR

 

#GiveAway ~ SOFT IRON by Megan Slayer ~ @MeganSlayer @GoddessFish

SOFT IRON

by Megan Slayer

A prize pack featuring a necklace made by the author is up for grabs during this tour. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Remember you may increase your chances of winning by visiting the other tour stops. You may find those locations here. 

BLURB:

Bia is the goddess of strength and compulsion, but those traits have her trapped in iron. A simple kiss could break the curse, but who wants to kiss a statue? Especially a statue of a woman stabbing a man in the heart? She knows better than to hope her celestial mate will find her, but what if her hopes are justified?

Oliver, a very quiet, geeky guy, knows his way around fabric and fashion. He excels at his job of dressing mannequins for storefronts, but he's lonely. When he sees the statue of Bia, he's smitten. She's everything—strong, confident and sexy—everything he wishes to be. What will happen if the shy man overcomes his fears and gives in to his heart's desire? He just might be able to harness the power of the goddess.

GENRE: Contemporary Paranormal Erotic Romance

Excerpt:

©Megan Slayer, 2018 All Rights Reserved

“How did this happen? I’m free.” She kept her knees together and folded her hands on her lap, bunching the fabric to hide her nudity. “The curse? What happened?”

“I’d say you found the person who could be your celestial mate—the one you’re meant to be with forever,” Zelus said. The door opened. Kratos, Andy, and Cam entered the room. Kratos’s eyes widened. “This is a great day. Now we’re only missing Nike.”

“We’ll find her,” Andy said. He slid an arm around Kratos. “We will.”

“How do you feel?” Kratos knelt beside Bia. “How were you freed?”

“I was getting to that,” Zelus said. He rolled his eyes. Beside him, Camden shrugged.

“Oliver. The lovely human.” She bit back a smile. “He was kind to me. He kissed me.”

“He was?” Kratos shared a glance with Zelus. “Oliver. We had a feeling.” He nodded. “Since Oliver has lifted the curse, there is a chance you two are celestial mates.”

“Zelus said that,” Bia said.

“But this transformation is temporary. The hard part is next.” Zelus folded his arms. “You have to convince Oliver to fall in love with you.”

“I don’t know,” Andy said. “It shouldn’t be too hard. He seemed pretty enamored with her when we showed Bia as a statue.”

Bia clasped her hands together and smiled. When she looked at Oliver, even as a memory, she warmed all over. The rage she’d been known for—the reason for her being imprisoned in the iron— melted away when she thought about him.

“Andy, he was doing his job.” Kratos stood. He sighed and tilted his head to the side. “He’s here to dress her. Or he was. He talks to the statues. Maybe he is her celestial mate, but what if he was just being nice?”

Bia clutched the fabric tight to her body and jumped to her feet. “Then why not let him decide?” She stepped up to her brother. She’d suppress her natural urge to use her might against him, but she wasn’t above using force if the need arose. “The curse was broken— for however long, I don’t know—but it was broken. By him.” 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com.

When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice. Find out more about Megan and Wendi at: http://wendizwaduk.com/indexMegan.htm Sign up for the newsletter here: http://ymlp.com/xgjmjumygmgj

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#Review ~ Got it Bad: A Bad Boys Gone Good Novel by Christi Barth ~ @christi_barth

Review: 
Got is Bad is the third book in the Bad Boys Gone Good Series. I didn't get a chance to read the first two books in this series but I sure did enjoy this one. Christi Barth has done a great job of filling in the details so I didn't feel like I was missing any major details. After reading this book though I know I would enjoy reading the first two in the series.

Got is Bad is Kellan Maguire's story. Kellan is the "good" brother that ended up in witness protection because of his "bad boy" brothers that were involved in the mob. Kellan has had a lot to adjust to. This poor guy has given up the career he was working so hard for, he has learned his brothers were not what the seemed to be, and he's lost everything that normal for him. 

Delaney Evans is one of those ladies I would want in my corner if things went bad. She is the designated handler for the Maguire boys. It's her job to keep them safe which sometimes isn't an easy job. These boys know how to get themselves in trouble without even trying. She has tried REALLY hard to keep things professional with Kellan. The attraction and tension between these two has been smoldering for so long that it's not going to take much to light that fuse and let off those explosive fireworks of passion. 

I loved watching these two work their way through the mazes to try to have the semblance of a relationship while not letting anyone know they are seeing each other. These two truly are a great match and their feelings run really deep. There is just SO much in their path that they don't see how they can possibly find a happily ever after. 

This book contains all the ingredients of a fabulous read. There is plenty of drama, intense family relationship issues, steaming hot romance, intriguing secrets that are revealed along the way, and the bond of a family that runs so deep nothing will come between them. I loved that the brothers are so close even when they are upset with each other they still know that their brothers will have their back no matter what. The storyline has so much going on but it is all well placed and makes for a page-turning, heart-racing, breath-stealing read. 

I think this is the first book I have had the pleasure of reading by Ms. Barth. I really enjoyed her writing style, it was entertaining and easy to read. I know I will be looking for more of her books in the future. 

I was given the opportunity to read this great story and it has been my pleasure to share my thoughts with you. 

Amazon Buy Link - https://amzn.to/2xIi2h3

About Got it Bad:

In USA Today bestseller Christi Barth’s last Bad Boys Gone Good novel, the brother who’s always followed the rules finally gets to be a little bad.

Kellan Maguire was a semester away from becoming a lawyer when his life imploded. Now he’s in Witness Protection, hiding from the mob and mad as hell that his brothers lied to him about, oh, everything. The only bright spot in his new life is their drop-dead-gorgeous U.S. Marshal handler. Yeah, he wants to handle her... a lot.

Federal Marshal Delaney Evans has protected her fair share of dangerous criminals. But Kellan is a whole different kind of dangerous—dangerously hot, to be specific. The charming, handsome, and utterly law-abiding Maguire brother got under her skin the moment they met and the more time she spends with him, the harder it is to deny their attraction. Delaney’s willing to give Kellan one night—to get him out of her system—and then it’s over.

Except one night isn’t enough and soon they’re breaking every rule of WITSEC to be together. Kellan’s got it bad for her, but Delaney’s career, her entire life, would fall apart if anyone found out. And then the biggest complication of all hits…

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#Review ~ Season of Wonder By RaeAnne Thayne ~ @raeannethayne @SarahBurningham

I LOVE Christmas themed books. I Love, love, love them and I positively adorable all of RaeAnne Thayne's books. So I always get really excited this time of year when I see that RaeAnne has a new book coming out and WOO HOO! It is a Christmas theme book. Let me tell you my excitement was well placed, Season of Wonder is an incredible story. You may want to grab the Kleenex box before settling in to read this story. I know I shed a few tears along the way. 

Dani Capelli has not had an easy life. This lady has been through the mill, dusted herself off, been through the mill again, and is now struggling to make a much better life for her and her two adorable daughters. Dani is a strong, independent, single Mom, with a new career on the line. A new place for a new start is exactly what she and her daughters need and Haven Point seems like the perfect place to find that new, better life. They are all in for a few surprises.

Deputy Sheriff Ruben Morales lives next door to Dani and her girls. Ruben is one of those good guys that I know I would want in my corner. He is the very epitome of what a good guy is. He's sweet, kind, caring, good with Dani's Daughters, knows how to keep law and order, and is really good at making things right for everyone. 

Dani and Ruben are a little hesitant of each other at first. Their relationship starts out kind in that "iffy" mode. The attraction is certainly there and those bits of fireworks that started from frustration suddenly turn into smoldering bits of passion. I really enjoyed watching these two to get to know each other. Not only was the romance between Dani and Ruben interesting, but it was also fun to see how these two adults and two children quickly formed a "family" before they even realized what was happening. 

Ms. Thayne has created yet another fabulous story that is entertaining, with the perfect amount of drama, friendships, family relationships, romance, with a touch of mystery. There are a few points that I found myself dabbing at tears, others I was holding my breath waiting to see what was going to be revealed next, and then those oh so sweet moments that may have had a tear or two of joy in my eyes as well. Overall, Season of Wonderful is a prime example of RaeAnne Thayne's extreme talent. I just adore every book this talented lady writes. I can't wait to see what she might have in store for us very lucky readers next. 

I was given the opportunity to read this incredible story and it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you. 

You may find more of my reviews on RaeAnne Thayne's work here - https://goo.gl/vbvJk4

Grab your copy of this fabulous book now on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2DnY5SU


About Season of Wonder:
Dani Capelli has never truly belonged anywhere. And from her earliest days as a foster child in Queens, she would have been lost if it weren’t for her love of animals. Until high school, when she fell hard for the wrong boy, and found herself pregnant—and married—by graduation. Two daughters later, Dani realized her mistake and filed for divorce, and with the help of scholarships and loans—and a lot of macaroni and cheese dinners—she enrolled in vet school. Things were finally looking up…until her ex-husband became her late husband, in the most notorious way possible.

Now Dani and her daughters need an out-of-town pass more than ever. So when the retiring Haven Point veterinarian offers her a chance to settle in the small Idaho town and take over his practice, she jumps at it. But adjusting to the charming mountain community isn’t easy; thirteen-year-old Silver begins acting out while six-year-old Mia is growing tooattached to Haven Point and everything in it, especially their next-door-neighbor, Deputy Sheriff Ruben Morales. And Dani can’t blame her. Ruben is everything she’s secretly wanted—and everything she can’t bear to risk loving…and losing.

As the holidays draw near, their shared concern for Dani’s daughters brings them closer together, giving Ruben the chance to show this big-city woman just how magical Christmas in Haven Point can be...and that the promise of a home at last is very real in the most wondrous season of the year…