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Contemporary romance writer, political comedy writer, ghostwriter and editor. Lover of coffee & cocktails, world traveler, off-key singer, vegan and adventurer-ish!

NEW RELEASE!!! ~ Haunted by Kristine Schwartz

Title: Haunted
Series: My Shattered Soul Saga #2
Author: K. Schwartz
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Release Date: August 30, 2018
Cover Credits: Ali Winters of Red Umbrella

SHE HAS SURVIVED HER DEATH. NOW, SHE MUST SURVIVE HERSELF.

Blaire Stevens’ sorrow is a powerful force. Recent events have her grieving in a human sports bar, but when her anger and guilt jeopardize the ghosted community, she must face the council. Again.

 

Aiden Briar has lost Blaire once, and won’t risk it a second time. When his gifts allow him to listen to Dorris, the quirky human psychic residing in Blaire’s home, sharing her story, he finds himself racing against time to piece together the puzzle.
 
Under the watchful supervision of a council she no longer trusts, Blaire must undergo her rigorous placement testing as the group searches for answers. The consequences are numerous, and time is running out.

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NEW RELEASE!!! ~ Blue Bayou by Jiffy Kate

Title: Blue Bayou
Author: Jiffy Kate
Genre: Contemporary Romance (mature)
Release Date: August 30, 2018

The road to self-discovery leads Maverick Kensington deep into the heart of New Orleans. The colorful characters, beautiful scenery and a hot mess of a woman he finds along the way offer him the perfect place to reinvent himself. 

 
The French Quarter and Blue Bayou are exactly the change of pace he’s looking for, helping him escape the soul-sucking work he does for his father’s company. 
 
Carys Matthews is young and inexperienced. Having her family’s hotel dropped in her lap after her mother’s untimely death, she’s struggling to keep her head above water and keep the hotel’s doors open. She doesn’t have time for relationships, but Maverick Kensington is worth an exception. Besides, his stay is temporary and a fling never hurt anyone, right? 
 
His passion and business know-how is exactly what she needs. 
 
Her carefree spirit is what he wants. 
 
Their whirlwind relationship is one for the books until truths are untold and assumptions are made. Everything comes to a screeching halt just when they were getting to the good part. 
 
There’s always been a saying around the hotel: eventually, everyone comes back to the Blue Bayou. Will Maverick be the exception again?

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NEW RELEASE & EXCERPT!!! ~ Perfect by Fen Wilde

Title: Perfect
Author: Fen Wilde
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: August 31, 2018

Ada Cosgrove.
 
As uptight as she is alluring.
 
The editor of the sexiest magazine on the racks, she works hard, follows the rules, and wins at everything she turns her hand to.
 
Ben Farris.
 
As laid back as he is loyal.
 
Archrivals in the world of media scoops and scuffles, it’s a different story when they’re alone in Ada’s office—where opposites attract.
 
Their chemistry is off the charts—and always has been.
 
They’re perfect for each other.
 
But Ben is the one person Ada can’t afford to fall for.
 
He’s irreverent and magnetic and completely out-of-bounds. The type of out-of-bounds that would see her family disown her.
 
Then the one mistake in Ada’s perfect past catches up with her.
 
And she’s about to learn that there’s no such thing as perfect…
 
 
PERFECT is a dark and sizzling romance with twists and turns that will keep you guessing til the last page.
*Please note this novel deals with complex themes around family relationships, and includes mature step-sibling romance.

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BOOK TOUR!!! ~ Art of Survival: Part 1 by Monique Orgeron

Title: Art of Survival: Part 1
Series: A Stern Family Saga Book 5
Author: Monique Orgeron
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: August 23, 2018
Cover Design: Serendipity Formats

This book is so powerful, full of raw emotions, alot of sacrifices and love… This is a 10 Star read.” ~ Amazon Review

“Wow what a amazing story that will have you holding your breath through out this book. This book gives you the story we all have been waiting for.” ~Amazon Review

 
You think you know me? You think you know what I have been through?
My life, like I said before, has been written through my sons’ lives. 
But not all.
Once, there was a girl, who was left alone in this world to fight and defend herself.
She did exactly that and became,
Catherine Stern.
Becoming someone, I wasn’t, was not easy.
It came with strings that strangled every part of my old self out.
The girl I once was would have to be destroyed and replaced with a woman who would rule.
A woman who was a fighter and a survivor.
The problem is, I’m not sure I have what it takes to fight anymore battles and endure what is to come.

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NEW RELEASE!!! ~ HOT Boss by Stella Stone

Title: HOT Boss
Series: Hot Alphas #3 (standalone)
Author: Stella Stone
Genre: Erotic Romance Novella
Release Date: August 30, 2018
She’s Untouchable.
My business partner’s daughter.
She’s Innocent.
A recent college graduate.
She’s Alluring.
Every move she makes calls to me.
She’s Mine.

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COVER REVEAL!!! ~ Gorgeous Duet by Lisa Shelby

Title: Gorgeous Duet
Author: Lisa Shelby
Genre: Adult Contemporary/Romantic Suspense
Release Date: Available Now
Cover Design: Bite Me Graphic Design

 

Olivia Adams is smart, independent and firmly believes less, is most definitely, more. Nothing about Ronan McKinley and his luxurious yachts and expensive homes appeals to her, but there is no denying the attraction between them.
 
When Ronan makes her a job offer she can’t refuse, Olivia makes it clear she has no intention of anything more than a professional relationship with this man whose lifestyle is anything but “less”.
 
But what happens when Olivia slowly discovers Ronan is much more than she ever could have imagined?
 
What if she fills Ronan’s cold, gray life with warmth and color?
 
Is it possible that these two people, from vastly different worlds are actually meant to be?

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NEW RELEASE!!! ~ His Lady by Leah Sharelle

Title: His Lady
Series: Wounded Souls Series, Book Four
Author: Leah Sharelle
Genre: MC/Former Soldier Romance
Release Date: August 30, 2018
A place without you, Lady, ain’t anywhere I want to be.
I love you, Rainn.
MANNIX
Mannix Steel lives by one rule—loyalty always.
It helped him through one hellish deployment where he lost an eye, friends died, and his twin lost his leg. Worst of all, he lost his family. The Wounded Souls’ enforcer decided life was easier without letting his heart make the decisions. That’s why the club’s sexy dancer is perfect for him, no strings, no promises, and no heartache. At least, that’s what he thought, but when Rainn goes missing, Mannix realises she means much more to him.
RAINN
As the spotlight dancer for the Wounded Souls’ strip club, Body and Souls, Rainn Storm knows how to use her body. She is a woman who is strong, independent—and deeply in love with the club’s rough-around-the-edges enforcer, Mannix. They have been in an open relationship for years, but that’s not enough for her now—especially since she has a secret that could destroy everything she has with her lover.
 
Will Mannix and Rainn ever see eye to eye on their relationship? Or will the dangerous Rogue destroy it for them?

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BOOK TOUR & GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Tryst by Shaniel Watson

Title: Tryst
Author: Shaniel Watson
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 9, 2018
Cover Design: Opium House Creative

 

Three things you absolutely must not do, especially when you’re the boss.
 
One… have an affair with your summer intern.
 
Two… have an affair with your friends’ daughter.
 
And three… have an affair with your ex’s niece. 
 
It’s going to be a brutally hot summer in the city, and someone might just get burned.
 

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COVER REVEAL!!! ~ Fate by Andi Jaxon & AJ Alexander


Title: Fate
Series: SEAL’ed #3
Author: Andi Jaxon and AJ Alexander
Genre: Contemporary/Military Romance
Release Date: September 19, 2018

Cover Design: Pop Kitty Designs

 
They say, once a hero always a hero and nothing could be more true for Jimmy. When Jimmy receives a call from an unknown number, he wastes no time in saving the damsel in distress.
 
Emma has made one bad decision after another. When a man 20 years older than her saves her from her latest bad decision, she wants to stay safely wrapped around him.
 
When the world throws them together then rips them apart, they must decide if what they feel is worth taking a chance on.

 

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NEW RELEASE ON KU & AUDIBLE!!! ~ How We Fall by Alyne Hart

Ingredients: one seriously hot chef for a boss + one sassy employee who always says what’s on her mind = a sexy and flirty romance about trying to resist the irresistible…

Finn King. He’s sexy, single, successful and hotter than anything that comes out of his kitchen. His focus lies on the perfection of his food, and becoming a celebrity chef. Women and love aren’t on his list of priorities until in walks Hailee with her smart mouth and flaming red hair. She challenges him at every turn, and he just can’t get enough of it.

Hailee Ferris doesn’t believe in fairy tales or happily ever afters. She learned that the hard way a long time ago. All she wants is to save up enough money to move away from the small town she’s felt trapped in her whole life. When she lies to get the job at Finn’s restaurant, the one thing she wasn’t counting on was falling for her boss.

When one accidental kiss turns their worlds upside down, now cooking isn’t the only thing heating up the kitchen…

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