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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!

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COVER REVEAL!!! ~ Weather the Storm by LK Farlow

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Title: Weather the Storm

Series: The Southern Roots Series

Author: LK Farlow

Genre: NA/Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 26, 2018
Cover Design: Juliana Cabrera of Jersey Girl Design

Magnolia Ellington is all too aware that dangerous things can come in shiny packages. Her husband made sure to teach her that.

Desperate to escape his wrath—and his fists—she flees in the dark of night. Seeking safety and shelter with the only family she has left, Magnolia finds herself in the sleepy, Southern town of Dogwood—and in the arms of Simon McAllister.

Simon has always been more of a thinker than a doer. That changes the minute he meets shy and mysterious Magnolia. She has him rushing into action, ready and willing to do whatever it takes to earn her trust.

Slowly, with his steadfast determination and kind heart, Simon brings Magnolia out of her shell. But just as things start heating up between the two of them, the darkness of Magnolia’s past resurfaces, threatening to rip apart everything they’ve worked so hard for.

With their future hanging in the balance, Simon fears he’s losing Magnolia. Now, he must convince her that, together, they can weather the storm.

LK Farlow (A.K.A Kate) is a small town girl with a love for words. She’s been writing stories and poems for as long she can remember. A Southern girl through and through, Kate resides in beautiful, sunny LA—that’s Lower Alabama, y’all—with her amazing husband and three wonderful children. When she’s not writing, you can find her snuggled up on the couch watching nature documentaries while she crochets or with her nose in a book. All Kate really wants in this life is her family happy, strong coffee, a good book and more Happily Ever After’s.

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NEW RELEASE!!! ~ Harper and the One-Night Stand by R. Linda

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Title: Harper and the One-Night Stand

Author: R. Linda

Genre: NA Romance

Release Date: April 10, 2018

A few too many cocktails in paradise, and I woke up in someone else’s bed. My ex-boyfriend’s cousin’s bed, to be exact.

Huge mistake.

Nate and I agreed it wouldn’t happen again. We didn’t want to hurt Brody. Only it did happen, repeatedly, until I finally found the courage to walk away.

But I couldn’t ignore the temptation, and I soon found myself back in his bed—or on his floor—stealing secret kisses and forbidden touches, sneaking around behind everyone’s backs.

I tried so hard to resist Nate’s charms, but my resolve crumbled. How could I not be swept off my feet by water towers in the rain and deep confessions on the beach?

The last thing we want is to hurt anyone, but it is out of our control. And there isn’t a thing I can do except give him my heart and hope he keeps it safe…regardless of the consequences.

R. Linda drinks wine and writes books.

A coffee addicted, tattoo enthusiastic fangirl with a slight obsession for a particular British boy band and solo artist, she is a writer of Contemporary YA/NA Romance and Suspense, sometimes dabbling in Paranormal as well.

Renee lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and two sons. When not writing she can often be found reading books to her children and cuddling up with them on the couch to watch their favourite movies.

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BOOK TOUR! ~ Never After by Billie Dale

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Title: Never After: A Fairytale Inspired Romantic Comedy

Author: Billie Dale

Genre: Romantic Comedy/Fantasy Fairytale Novella

Release Date: April 6, 2018

When I walked down the aisle all those years ago, I thought I was about to begin a fairytale romance…

Boy, was I ever wrong.

Now my would-be Prince Charming is doing a stint behind bars, and my two kids and I are back in the one place I never wanted to see again – the home of my witchy, poisoned-apple-giving Wicked Stepmother.

A loveless home is no place to raise your kids and playing cleaning lady to the seven messiest brothers in history isn’t going to cut it.

Elsabeth Delle bursts into my life like a winter storm – with an idea that might get both of us damsels out of our distress.

It starts with a bed, a webcam, and whichever Internet strangers are willing to offer up their golden coins.

What could go wrong?

As it turns out, it’s not a what. It’s a who.

Royal Princeps.

He seems almost too good to be true – all radiant green eyes, perfect scruff and a body that’s just made for sin. He’s definitely the fairest of them all…. But I’ve got to figure out if this handsome hunk is my Knight in Shining Armor, or the Big Bad Wolf in sheep’s clothing; ready to eat me all up (and not in the good way.)

Or, as I’m starting to suspect, maybe he’s a bit of both…

Never After is a Snow White-inspired, curse-word infused bedtime story for adults only – exploring what happens when your fairytale “happy ending” is actually just the beginning…

The Red Hatter Book Blog – “Never After is one of the cutest, funniest, original fairytale retellings I’ve ever read!”

Witchy Richey’s Booktastic Reviews – “A frolicking fun trip to happily ever after. I love the characters, tons of laughs and just an all around entertaining read!”

Ani – “Billie Dale sucked me straight into her modern day story with a magical twist.”

He’s so close his face blurs, he slips one hand up along my cheek easing me toward him. I have enough time to wet my dry lips before his mouth fuses with mine. Oh my God, he’s kissing me. His beard scrapes my skin, and his tongue caresses my lips before I let him inside. The tart taste of green grapes and sweet Moscato wine explode across my taste buds while our mouths tango with each other. My heart pounds in my chest, blood rushing through my ears and speeding through my veins, pooling in my core.

My vagina does a cheer, give me a ‘D’, give me an ‘I’, give me a ‘C’….you know where she’s going with this, right?

Billie Dale lives in no-where middle earth. Lost in a small village in the Midwest with four kids, three animals and an amazing, word inspiring book boyfriend worthy husband.

A blogger by nature and a writer because she got tired of arguing with the voices in her head. She loves and lives the words on the page, whether writing them or reading them her life is consumed by the worlds her head creates.

Her greatest wish is that readers will fall in love with her words as much as she loves writing them and as much as she loves reading others. She loves to create new worlds to explore and loves to write words that will take root in you soul.

Paranormal, New Adult, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary — there is not one box she fits in. She’s a rebel in the author world who writes what her head tells her even it jumps from genre to genre.

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BOOK BOOST!! ~ Demons by JL Drake

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Title: Demons

Series: Devil’s Reach #2

Author: J.L. Drake

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: March 27, 2018

Trigger…

I thought the light would bring redemption.

Salvation.

But it only brought the Devil to my doorstep.

My demons are breaking through, and the reaper is moving closer.

My weakness has been exposed, and there’s only one person who can calm this hell…

Tess…

I broke a promise to myself, and now I’m paying for it.

I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to be a part of this hell.

But I don’t have a choice…

The reaper is riding bitch on our backs.

DISCLAIMER to add to online listings:

This is Book 2 in the Devil’s Reach trilogy, and it ends with a cliffhanger. Intended for readers 18 or older. May contain…triggers.

Bestselling author J. L. Drake was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, later moving to Southern California where she lives with her husband and two children.

When she’s not writing, she loves to spend time with her family, travelling or just enjoying a night at home. One thing you might notice in her books is her love for the four seasons. Growing up on the east coast of Canada the change in the seasons is in her blood and is often mentioned in her writing.

An avid reader of James Patterson, J.L. Drake has often found herself inspired by his many stories of mystery and intrigue.

She hopes you will enjoy her stories as much as she has enjoyed writing them.

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NEW RELEASE! ~ The Silent Scream by Nancy George

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Title: The Silent Scream

Author: Nancy George

Genre: Non-Fiction Short Story

Release Date: April 11, 2018

Sitting in front of my computer at my desk attempting to write this factual story is incredibly difficult.

I’m used to writing romance novels about love. It’s all fiction, make-believe, and everything in the end always turns out well. A recipe for success—a happy ever after.

However, this story is my story—it’s real, and it’s raw.

I’m scared and afraid.

I know there are many other people out there like me who are caring for a loved one with a terminal illness.

Some of you are about to make the same journey I’ve been on.

Sitting in front of my computer at my desk attempting to write this factual story is incredibly difficult.

I’m used to writing romance novels about love. It’s all fiction, make-believe, and everything in the end always turns out well. A recipe for success—a happy ever after.

However, this story is my story—it’s real, and it’s raw.

I’m scared and afraid.

I know there are many other people out there like me who are caring for a loved one with a terminal illness.

Some of you are about to make the same journey I’ve been on.

If you are about to read this book, then you’re about to travel on the same journey I’ve just been on, or perhaps you’ve already travelled this road.

I didn’t know what was in front of me when all of this began.

If you’re in the same situation I was, I hope this book gives you an understanding of what you’re about to go through. I hope it gives you the strength to carry on.

Your story won’t be exactly the same as mine—no one’s story is ever the same—but the fears, anguish, and emotions will be similar.

I hope you find comfort and strength in my journey, and I hope I can help make your journey a little easier. With knowledge comes power.

God bless you all.

Nancy George lives in Wanganui, New Zealand with her three cats, and her dog Rosie.

Apart from writing, Nancy is a volunteer for the SPCA, fostering kittens.

This is her third book. Her first one is a short story called “I’m Fifty and Not Out” and her second is “Maggie.”

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NEW RELEASE!!! ~ Surface by Anna Brooks

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Title: Surface

Series: Guarding Her #1

Author: Anna Brooks

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: April 11, 2018
Cover Designer: Leticia at RBA Designs

She was off limits. Too young. The boss’s daughter. Forbidden.

I knew it all along, but it didn’t change the absolute possession I felt when it came to her… nothing would change how I felt about her.

So I did what I had to; I waited until the time was right to make her mine, only to find out there is one thing that could ruin it all.

Anna began writing when she thought the world would want to hear her sick lyrics through song. Since then, she’s realized her childhood dream wasn’t so far-fetched, just misguided. Now she writes romance with real emotions and happy endings. If Anna isn’t writing or reading, she can be found by a space heater painting her nails and drinking a ridiculous amount of Diet Dr Pepper. She also likes to hang out with her husband and two boys. If it wasn’t for them, she wouldn’t ever leave the house. Anna was born in Wisconsin but now lives in the Evergreen State.

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COVER REVEAL!! ~ Twist by KC Enders

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Title: Twist

Series: Beekman Hills #1.5 (can be standalone)

Author: KC Enders

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Rom Com

Release Date: April 25, 2018

Fun. Flirty. And no follow through.

FINN O’MEARA has a slick one-liner for every occasion and loves to talk a big game. Tending bar at McBride’s Public House gives him plenty of opportunities to meet the ladies—to take them home and show them a good time. He’s so talented with his tongue, they don’t seem to mind that he never takes it past third base.

ADELAIDE HUNTINGTON is infinitely more comfortable with her PC than her peers. She prefers to work from the comfort of her overstuffed chair doing what she loves: graphic and web design. Only occasionally hanging out with her surrogate grandmas until an infuriating, silver tongued man charms his way in.

While he’s trying hard to prove there’s more to him than cheesy pick-up lines, Adelaide uncovers another layer to Finn.

A twist that no one would ever imagine.

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Writer and reader of all the books.

Her words are fueled by craft beer, good bourbon and of course, coffee.

She’s married to her best friend and the love of her life, proud mom to two amazing men—who know how to cook, clean, and always open doors for ladies. You’re welcome. And then there’s the three dogs she lovingly rescued and introduced into a cushy life of leisure.

Karin is a New York girl living in a Midwest world.

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BOOK TOUR! ~ Hopelessly Devoted by Bink Cummings (Giveaway inside!)

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Title: Hopelessly Devoted

Series: Sacred Sinners MC #3

Author: Bink Cummings

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: April 5, 2018

Pregnant- ✔
Deaths – ✔

A Baby – ✔

Stress that could make even the strongest woman crack – ✔ ✔

A year ago if you told me I’d wind up where I am today, I’d have you committed for insanity. Now that I’ve opened Pandora’s Box and survived more than most have in their lifetime, Death has knocked on our doorstep and welcomed himself inside. Learning that life isn’t always fair comes at a price. The question is, how much do I have to pay before I get a real chance at happiness, or am I destined to be alone forever?

Warning: Proceed with caution. Contains adult sexual content, the excessive use of the F bomb, violence, and whatever else that makes it unsuitable for anyone under the age of 18.

Not a stand-alone, 3rd book in a Trilogy.

Must read Hopelessly Shattered & Hopeful Whispers previously

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Author Bink Cummings was born and raised part of a biker/classic car addicted family. Upon coercion from her sacred sisters, she begun her newest journey in life–writing. When she’s not shacked up in her home writing sexy fiction at all hours of the night, Bink enjoys oogling motorcycles and the men who ride them, taking care of her family, reading spicy romance novels, feeding her sock and Funko addiction, and cooking huge meals–especially her infamous chocolate chip cookies.

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BOOK TOUR!! ~ Love & Madness by Leah Parker

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Title: Love & Madness

Author: Leah Parker

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 6, 2018
Cover Credit: Indie Solutions by Murphy Rae

Luna Terrone never wanted to settle down. A free-spirit by nature, she spent her time running from responsibility, going through a long list of men and cities in the process.

When she meets Tyler Hastings, she expects nothing but a fun night in yet another new city, but fate has other plans.

As they get to know each other, the pair discovers their flaws may be too much to manage. Falling in love and spiraling out of control simultaneously forces them to look at themselves, and at each other, in a way that they never thought they’d have to do.

Ty is haunted by a past he can’t escape.

Luna is faced with a future she can’t imagine.

Both wanting to help the other, they begin to digress little by little on their own.

Love is madness, and for Luna and Ty, madness rules.

“Leah Parker’s writing is raw and relatable. She isn’t simply trying to give you a HEA, she delivers stories that are real and honest.” ~ Amazon Review

“The writing is great, the story hooked me in from the beginning and I can’t wait to pick up the next one!” ~ Amazon Review

Leah resides in Massachusetts. She’s been an avid reader since fourth grade when she fell in love with the Dear America books and Harry Potter. When she’s not writing, she’s likely reading. Though she doesn’t much believe in fantasy, she does make an exception for all things Disney. Leah received a degree in psychology this past May, and she has absolutely no idea what she wants to do with it. She enjoys wine, Italian food, candles, coffee, and being outside. She hates cold weather, long pants, staying in one place for too long, and going to bed (though she does love sleeping.) Leah has always had a passion for writing, but it wasn’t until the Winter of 2015 that she finally got an idea in her head for her first novel, Clemency, which she wrote the following Summer. Love and Madness is Leah’s second novel. She is currently working on her third.