The South is moving North to read this....

Prefacing by saying this is another author in my amazing group who has a release party this week. I've one clicked and I urge you to do the same. Ladies, this is an incredibly talented author - one I highly recommend. Grab the book and savor every word on the pages of True North :)

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TITLE: True North

AUTHOR: M.E. Montgomery

GENRE: Contemporary Romance

RELEASE DATE: November 25, 2014
EDITOR: BJS Editing

COVER DESIGN: Cover to Cover Design
WORD LENGTH: 104+K words
CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Content and Violence

Alex and Kayla have found in each other what they need to move moved beyond the tragedies of their pasts and are ready to embrace their future together. But the problem with the past is it doesn’t always agree to be left behind, and sometimes it follows, unwilling to let go.

Now everything they thought they knew to be true is suddenly turned up on end. Collisions between the past and the present challenge their happiness, and hiding in the shadows lurk more obstacles that threaten their future.

Alex and Kayla are determined not to let these twists and turns destroy their happiness. But is love enough? What happens when lies, uncertainty, and deception entangle with their plans? Will determination be enough when faced with disaster?

Plotting a course is easy; finding your True North and staying the course presents a greater challenge.

The woman finished placing her order and waited patiently at the bar, casting her long lashes down as if she were uncomfortable with all the people surrounding her, especially the drunken idiots sitting at the bar next to her. The guy closest to the end leaned backward as he laughed hard at something his buddy said. I watched in disgust as he lost his balance and began to fall sideways off his stool. In the process, he slammed into the beauty standing next to him, causing her to lose her balance. She reached out to try to grab onto something, but her flailing arms found nothing but air. Instinctively, I reached out and caught her around the waist and pulled her toward me and away from him. She was such a light little thing I inadvertently lifted her onto my lap. She landed on my thighs with a little ‘umph’ as she grabbed my waist for balance. Unable to help myself, I inhaled her sweet scent - almost like vanilla with a touch of cinnamon; not like that strong, sense-clogging perfume used by so many of the women I knew.

“Whoa, you okay there?” I asked her.

“Oh, my gosh! I’m so sorry…” She stopped talking as our eyes met for the first time. Or at least I didn’t hear anything else. Her voice was almost like honey, soothing and quiet, calming my tired soul like a comfortable blanket. My mind went blank when I looked into her beautiful hazel eyes. There was no hidden agenda in the green and gold specks that broke up a warm brown, just a genuine look of gratitude alongside a certain wariness. Wearing a dark blue pair of jeans and a white button down shirt, she was much more modestly dressed than the blonde I’d sized up of a few moments ago. A sparkly pink scarf decorated her neck hinting that beneath the conservative exterior there was a spark of playfulness. To me, she was much more attractive for leaving something to the imagination, although pressed against me as she was, I didn’t need to imagine the full curves underneath those clothes.

Her eyes darted across my face and she appeared to be appraising me as well. She focused on my eyes as though she could see into me if she looked hard enough. Her look drew me in. I wanted to pull her closer and go ahead and let her see inside, feeling as if she could soothe all the pain and anger I tried to keep locked up. At the same time, I wanted to hold and protect her from whatever caused that look of caution, almost fear, that abounded in her eyes.

What the hell just happened to me? I had never had these thoughts before. She noticed my intense gaze and her cheeks began to turn the cutest shade of pink. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d seen a woman blush; usually they were so forward I was the one who was embarrassed for them.

“Thank you for catching me,” she said. “That might have ended badly otherwise.”

My mind snapped back to attention when she began to push off of me. I doubt she noticed, but her second hand had settled on my crotch when she landed in my lap, and the gentle pressure she was asserting had it starting to rise and twitch in anticipation of more.

I grabbed her wrist gently. “I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask you not to push too hard there.”

She tilted her head sideways, not immediately understanding my words until I gestured with my eyes at our hands. I knew the instant she figured it out because her pink cheeks turned bright red and she jerked her hand away.

“Oh,” she gasped. “I…I’m so, so sorry!” she said as she carefully crawled off me.

“Trust me, it was my pleasure,” I teased, glancing at my lap.

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M.E. Montgomery has been an avid reader her entire life, and her Amazon account will attest to that fact! Recently, several voices began telling their own stories in her head. After being assured she wasn’t crazy and this was the sign of an emerging novel, she decided to put her fingers to work and started typing, and with lots of encouragement, decided to share Alex, Kayla, and Aiden’s dramatic and heartwarming tale.

Her family considers her adept in most subjects, to include science, history, reading, spelling, and all mathematical studies, which loosely means she is the homework queen to her four school aged children. Fortunately, her biology and elementary school teaching background help her to keep up the expert façade, at least for now.

Although born and raised in the Washington DC metro area, she has considered many places to be called home since she left to attend college in North Carolina. She is a proud Navy wife, setting up hearth and home wherever in the world the Navy sends her husband. When she’s not reading or writing, she loves to go camping with her family, drinking wine on the deck, and romantic getaways when her husband’s work permits.

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Lucy Lit...I Just One Clicked and it Felt So Good!

I'll preface this by saying Lucy Lit is in an author group I am a member of.  We're friends on Facebook and she's a quiet member of the group (I on the other hand am....eh, not so quiet).

I grabbed 42 Rue de Jardin: Sultry Savannah Series Book 1 from Amazon and cannot WAIT to read it!

It is with great pride that I introduce you to fellow author, Lucy Lit! #YouGoGirl!

42 Rue de Jardin: Sultry Savannah Series Book 1

 NOVEMBER 30, 2014RELEASES AND PROMOS

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2014

The streets of Savannah have stories to tell…One determined Alpha male. A woman whose faith in love is shattered. Tantric sex. Could be a disaster or maybe a path to healing.What happens when your romance novel fantasies collide with your reality? Forty-something Cullan Davis almost has it all. Loving family, friends, successful business, community activist – and no sex life.

A chronic, disfiguring skin disease and past abuse left physical and emotional scars that prevent her from believing in relationship possibilities. Resigned to being alone, she compensates by living vicariously through the heroines in her beloved romance novels. When her real-life lust from afar notices her, panic sets in. She cannot possibly get involved. Her scars are too deep. No man wants a self-proclaimed freak, do they?

Royce Jacobson is a wealthy philanthropist, single parent of a twenty-year-old daughter and womanizing player. Practicing his own version of tantric sex, he subscribes to the love ’em and leave ’em satisfied mentality. He wants to add Cullan to his conquest list but discovers vulnerability in her, touching a part of him he didn’t know existed. She’s an enigma. And Royce excels at solving puzzles. He’s convinced tantra can break through her reserves… if only she would cooperate.

Flawed self-perception, meet ancient sexual practices. Boom.

*A complete novel with no cliffhanger. Link to the music playlist on my website and listen while you read!

*Contains explicit scenes and language.

LUCY LIT’S WORK IN PROGRESS

How did you come up with the idea for your new WIP?

The concept came when I was revising my first book, 42 Rue de Jardin. My husband (Garage Guy) and I were driving to the beach for our annual vacation and a secondary character from Rue (Stoney Carrington) started jabbering at me, telling me his story and how it intersected with the protagonist, McKenna Beaumont. I stopped talking to Garage Guy, pulled out my notepad and began scribbling. Two hours later, I had the outline when Stoney paused for air.

 

What excites you most about this project?

I love seeing a strong female learning her strength is not diminished by allowing others to share her life. Plus learning more about tantra has been exciting. You can interpret that how you wish.

 

What is your least favorite part in beginning this new book?

Insecurity and fear I won’t do justice to the characters who have entrusted me with their story.

 

What character do you think you connect with most?

I connect with McKenna as a ‘take charge, doesn’t need anyone else’ type because she can handle things on her own. Except she’s wrong. People are not meant to live in a vacuum and accepting help doesn’t make you weak. Connecting with others is vital to who we are as a species. I struggle with that on a daily basis – just like McKenna.

 

Have you found any plot twists that you were not expecting so far? Is the story basically the same now as it was when you first started writing it?

Both of these questions can be answered at the same time. When I started, I knew who the “bad guy” was but as he told his story, my feelings changed. Consequently, I had to dig deeper and find out the reality behind my initial misconceptions. It was quite a shock to me. So the story changed at that point. Also, McKenna has arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and after the first draft was finished, I realized she needed to confront her phobia where it originated. The final third of the story was scrapped and rewritten. Both McKenna and I are much happier with the result. 

What has been the hardest part to write so far, don’t give us spoilers but let us know what you have struggled with.

The scenes dealing with the meaning of family as seen through the eyes of McKenna’s daughter Elly. They tug at my heart and still make me cry. I hate crying over a story. Goes back to my take charge, don’t need anyone personality. Yeah, it’s a serious flaw of mine. Even though I’m a grandmother, I’m still a work in progress.

Do you have any muses that you are using to help the reader picture the characters?

Readers can check out my Pinterest boards for my books. An interesting backstory regarding McKenna – she’s based on an Irish YouTube vlogger I’ve followed for years. One day as I was starting to flesh out the story, I saw a picture the vlogger posted and I was smacked between the eyes. It was my mental vision of McKenna! While authors use celebrity pictures for inspiration all the time, this woman is not in the public eye (except for YouTube). I contacted her and asked if I could use her likeness on my Belle Chene Pinterest board. To my surprise and delight, she agreed.

– Belle Chene is the second book in the Sultry Savannah Series. So far, eight books are in the series pipeline. The next one is already outlined.

– A new quasi-paranormal/romance series inspired by the 1970s TV show Fantasy Island.

– Three standalone novellas are also loosely outlined.

Whew! Not bad for a newbie, huh?

I’ll be revealing the cover for Belle Chene in the next month.

Lucy’s current release – 42 Rue de Jardin, A Sultry Savannah Novel

VIEWS FROM THE BETA READERS

A mutual friend of ours, Dorothy Shaw (author) asked me a year ago if I would be willing to work with a new author.  She assured me that Lucy was hard-working and wanted to publish her first book.  I jumped at the chance because I was intrigued just from hearing about Lucy from our friend.

When Lucy sent me her WIP the first time, I swear I took two weeks going over it.  That is unusual for me.  The problem was………….she was such a polished, clean and intelligent writer, we had to make some movement in the information but it was too tight to figure out where to put the stuff.  Cullan had a medical issue that I had never heard of but since working with Lucy have come to understand it more.  We had to keep the information to inform the readers, BUT we also had to not make her a walking medical label.

Royce, geez she had me falling all over him from the first scene, but she stood firm that he was not going to be one of those “Christian G” men, he was going to be real. She also used her knowledge of Tantra with him which was another thing I learned more about while working with Lucy. She is my one author who will send me a list of questions after I read for her and we go through my answers.  I love that, it is a highlight to my job because we “gossip about the characters” and I usually find out she fooled me again with the plot.

So I have been thinking how I explain Lucy to you readers.  I would say she is courageous to strike out and write her first novel at this stage in life.  To throw away her fears and insecurities and put her work out there inspires me. She is brilliant with her plots, you don’t get just a romance, you have a very intelligent, detailed mystery in every story.  Her WIP we are working on now stumped me as to the conclusion.  She gives you real issues that you may never have heard of before and she weaves the knowledge she wants to share into the story, making the reader learn about the topics without really knowing it.  The number one thing I am amazed at is she is telling the world that intimacy and desire does NOT die after the age of forty and if it has then you need to reclaim it.  Her characters are all middle-aged, dealing with the real issues a middle-aged person deals with BUT they have passion and fire still inside of them.  Sexy never dies, people just kill it sometimes because they forget the real woman and man inside of them, behind the labels of work, parenthood and spouse. Lucy wants to bring the sexy back and I am not talking just sex.  She wants her readers to feel confident, loved, powerful, desirable and most of all informed that life doesn’t stop because something happens to you.  If you are still breathing you are still living…….now get to it and make it the best life you can.

Biography

After a long career in business ownership and consulting, I wrote the first of the Sultry Savannah Series to show that romance, sex and tantra can be enjoyed at any age. After all, we older folks still enjoy the steamy side of life, right?I live in South Carolina with my husband (Garage Guy), a persnickety feline (Fred), and dote on my grand-dogs. I know my style won’t appeal to everyone and that’s okay. But if you like my stories, drop me a line. I love to hear from fans! Sorry I can’t accept smoke signals anymore (doctor’s orders). But you can reach me other ways…

 

Find Lucy Lit

Website – www.LucyLit.com

Facebook – www.Facebook.com/LucyLitAuthor

Twitter – www.Twitter.com/LucyLit88

Amazon Author Page – http://www.amazon.com/Lucy-Lit/e/B00ITGIQG2/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/lucylit/

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Distant Myles by Mandee Mae

 NOVEMBER 29, 2014RELEASES AND PROMOS

Book Description

Publication Date: December 11, 2013

Myles always had his way when it came to women…And he’s had his share of women. The last thing on his mind was LOVE and he definitely wasn’t looking for a relationship.Amelia has always went after what she wants, never letting her past pave the way for her future. Looking for a change, she puts her reservations aside and lets loose while she and a friend are on vacation.Despite their guarded hearts, fate brings them together. When her heart’s one desire crosses her path, will Amelia go after it, or will she go back to her lonely life in Illinois? Will Myles take a chance and go after this woman he feels could be “the one?” Or will it be too late to convince her that they were meant to be together?Follow Myles and Amelia through their journey and find out if the miles that separate them will keep them apart or if they are destined to be together.

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BOOK EXCERPT

Hiding from his past and the people that surround him, Caleb is convinced that he is meant tospend his life isolated. That is, until he meets his sexy new neighbor. This “hell cat” keeps himon his toes in more way than one, but can he convince himself that she was meant forhim? And if he can, does he stand a chance at convincing her?

Caleb goes on one hell of a ride as he finally comes to terms with how his life is changing. Join

Caleb on his journey and see if he’ll continue his life in solitude or if he finally finds the love of

his life.

“Ride me.”

She looks at me strangely. “Huh?”

She’s so cute. What the hell does she think I mean? “Get your ass up here and ride me. Now.”

Shrugging her shoulder she says. “Okay.”

I grip her hips and help her adjust so she is straddling me and then she takes me in her hand and

guides me to her entrance. I want to let her take the lead and take me in as she needs to. I don’t want to

ram into her and hurt her. She slowly starts to lower herself. God, this is killing me to just lay here and

try to be as patient as I can be. She goes down a little then rises and then goes back down a little more.

She leans forward and places both hands on my chest and does it again, adjusting the angle so I can go

in further, easier.

“All the way. Just a little more and I’ll be in.” She starts rocking her hips, working me in further.

She rises up on her knees and then slams down on me taking the rest of me all at once.

“Fuck!” We both say at the same time. I think my eyes just rolled to the back of my head. Jesus, I

wasn’t expecting that. I’m ready to blow at any minute and she does that to me. “Emma, stop. Give me a

minute, please.”

“Give you a minute. I thought you wanted me to ride you, Caleb?”

The little minx. “Yes, I do want you to ride me, but if you keep doing that, this is going to be over

before it even starts.”

She gets this sexy smile on her face. “See, I don’t think you give yourself enough credit Caleb. I’ll

agree that there are times when I want it to last forever, but there are times that it doesn’t matter how

long it lasts, just as long as the ride to the top is worth it.”

Cocking my head to the side, “Oh, really?”

She nods her head. “Yes, really.”

“Well then, I guess you better hang on for that ride.” I wrap my arms around her, holding her

tight so she can’t move and thrust up hard. She’s in the perfect position for what I have planned.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I reside in Illinois. I’m married to my best friend and we have two beautiful children. I have a few books published right now and a few more in the works. There’s always something in my WIP folder that needs completed. Sometimes the stories just pour out of me and sometimes they start out that way and then stop. When I can’t go any further, it gets put aside until it does. Nothing is forced. My favorite thing to do is camp. Love it! I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them. They all have a special place in my heart.

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Let me preface by saying that I hope you will all consider reading this eye-opening emotional series. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mary Palmerin at Indie Mashup Springdale this past summer and I can tell you that she is an incredibly talented author...her talents extend far beyond her 27 years!

I attended her seminar about writing bridge novellas and was so motivated by her speaking that I wrote my own bridge novella and for that I am forever grateful.

I am so happy our paths crossed and consider her not only a fellow author, but a wonderful friend. Without reservation, I am proud to share with you....

Succumbing by Mary E Palmerin

 NOVEMBER 28, 2014RELEASES AND PROMOS

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2014

Lyla Harper is sure she will be alone for the rest of her life. After she leaves Kansas for college in Chicago, she hopes she will never have to face her dark secrets again. Four years later, Lyla lands an internship at a prestigious firm, hoping to plant her roots and close the door to her past forever. Unfortunately, Lyla is about to learn that the past has a way of finding her, no mater how well she hides.After she is assigned to assist a marketing millionaire and notorious jerk, Lyla attempts to overcome her pessimistic view of the world and move on with her life. But after she lays eyes on her drop-dead gorgeous neighbor, Everett Brown, her secrets begin to resurface, prompting her to regress into her old coping ways. Led by curiosity and an undeniable attraction, Lyla pursues a passionate relationship with Everett and slowly begins to feel like a woman again. Now all she has to do is decide to tell him the truth.In this contemporary erotic romance, only time will tell if a young woman’s new lover will be able to save her from herself as her past emerges from the darkness to confront her once and for all.**Graphic content including underage drinking, drug use, non-consensual sex, and self-mutilation. Not suitable for readers under the age of eighteen.**

REVIEWS FROM READERS

5.0 out of 5 stars You will find yourself as I did, crying for Lyla.October 8, 2014

By EyeCandy Bookstore

“This book is not your mama’s Danielle Steele’s novel, not wanting to give anything away, Mary writes about a taboo subject matter that will make people feel uncomfortable, but the story of Lyla is a story worth writing, as it can give hope to any women that has gone through this exact life changing event. Lyla is stronger than she realizes and her test will be her saving grace and provide her the will to live. If you have not read this book, please I beg you to pick it up and READ IT! You will find yourself as I did, crying for Lyla.”

AND ANOTHER REVIEW

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read by an awesome author! October 10, 2014

By Caroline

“Mary Palmerin is an incredible writer who pulls in the reader to fall in love with her characters and want to root for them. This book is raw and gripping and at times will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is another can’t put down book! As with Secrets, you’ll also need tissues with this book.”

VIEWS FROM THE BETA READER

I was not working with Mary when she wrote this book, but we have spent many hours talking about the story of Lyla and I have read every book in the series.  I think the most important message I want to make to the readers is that when you pick up this book, you are holding a piece of Mary Palmerin’s heart and soul.  She “bleed” her heart out onto those pages knowing it was going to offend some readers but she maintained her focus on trying to reach out to the silent reader who lives this pain.

I have stated more often than not, that within the first five minutes of meeting Mary at a book signing it was clear to me her writing wasn’t a career, it was a passionate drive to be the voice for the silent.  Yes this series will rip your heart out and will make you want to run and panic, BUT there are real women out there who live this daily.  They can’t ignore the situation, they can’t run and panicking will more than likely leave them dead.  Mary wants to bring awareness to those who can help spread the word and stop the silence and I am so proud of her for doing this.

It takes a great amount of courage to open yourself up as an author to such emotions, only to have to turn them off or try to calm them so you can go back to role of mother and wife.  I know for a fact Mary has been haunted by Lyla and her ordeal.  Her empathy for this character never leaves her as she carries on her own life at work and at home.  I can hardly wait for you to read the book she is working on now.  On some levels Gwen is going to be draining Mary of her emotions just as Lyla did, but in no way are they the same character.  Mary is taking each step she makes farther into the genre she holds the most passion for, the kind that makes the reader stop and think, then want to jump into action to make the changes society needs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mary E. Palmerin is 27 years old and resides in Indiana. She is married, has two small boys and usually has her nose in a good book when she isn’t writing. She has been writing since she was a young girl, scribbling fairy tales down on notebook paper, creating poetry through her teen years, and many shorts in between, all of which she has kept. Mary enjoys telling tales that are both raw and real, seeing it as a gift to be able to evoke various emotions from her readers.She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, anything outdoors, relaxing by the pool with a good piece of literature, red wine, coffee, tattoos, and HEA!

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Scary Modsters…and Creepy Freaks

 NOVEMBER 26, 2014RELEASES AND PROMOS

SCARY MODSTERS…AND CREEPY FREAKS

By Diane Rinella



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Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 2014

A fantastical romance involving a woman, the music that fuels her, and her Ouija board.Rosalyn possesses a sunny personality that is laced with quirks. Although she seeks acceptance in a world where she lives out of time, what she gets is ridiculed for her eclectic wardrobe and unconventional music collection.One fateful night, Rosalyn bewitches Niles, a stylish man whose offbeat character perfectly complements her own. Unfortunately, he possesses a critical flaw that means relationship suicide for him and pretty much anyone.While under the influence of insomnia-impaired judgment, Rosalyn summons Rock ‘n Roll deity Peter Lane back from the dead. Not only does he spin her hormones into a frenzy, Peter is also the precarious puzzle piece that brings sense into her world. When Niles learns that he can overcome his life-long challenge by helping Peter avenge his death, how far will he go to secure Rosalyn’s heart?

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5.0 out of 5 stars IT’S SCARY WHAT EMOTIONS THESE MODSTERS CAN STIR UP….. August 29, 2014

By JenTheRiot

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What do a Ouji Board, vintage clothing, sixties music, a deceased rock star, London and the USA present day have in common?
Let me start by introducing you to some of the most original and endearing characters I’ve met within the pages of this incredible read!
Rosalyn – A beautiful, quirky 60’s fashion savvy young woman who has an insatiable addiction to music from the sixties. She is complex but you’ll learn why she can’t let go of her feelings…..trust me. And the fact that she dances to her own tune and doesn’t give a flip what anyone else thinks makes her all the more lovable!Jacqueline – Rosalyn’s best friend and roommate; total opposites but nonetheless a true friend who has been through thick and thin with Rox. She has Rosalyn’s best interests at heart and is very protective of her. A great friend to have.Niles – OMG! Mr. Dreamy in my book! This dapper man had my heart from the moment he was introduced. Hands down, suave, educated, handsome, a tad quirky and mysterious. All the makings of a dream book boyfriend.But WAIT! What about Peter Lane? The rock god from days past….Summoned by Rosalyn on her ouija board who came to be a huge part of Rox and Niles. Peter was definitely dessert for my second book boyfriend in the book. With Peter, though I will have to say he has a side to him that makes you want to slap him upside his head at times…he can be such a devious smart ass! And there are times in the book where he has no business being present in a certain ‘situation’..hehe!I just can’t say enough good things about this book! The author is a master (mistress, should I say) at writing in different POV and incorporating them to where you don’t miss a thing and the flow from one POV to the next is simply lyrical.

Rosalyn, Niles and Peter end up being kindred spirits and work together to achieve a very important mission. I’m not going to list any spoilers so you’ll have to trust me on this one.

Successfully experiencing every emotion in a book for me is what determines a good read – this book did just that. I can honestly say that I cried while reading several pages of this book – heart, gut wrenching tears and I honestly did NOT see it coming and I didn’t want this book to end.
So with no spoilers and a warning to have a box of tissues next to you, it is my distinct pleasure to give this book a well deserved FIVE GROOVY, VINYL, FAR OUT Peace Loving Stars!! Well done Ms. Rinella!

VIEWS FROM THE BETA READER

This was an absolute blast to work on with Diane.  At first we were stumped because we just couldn’t get the feel for the female character but once the doors opened, we were flooded with her emotions.  From the smell of the record stores that she lived for, to her struggle to be herself in a world that never understood her.  Rosalyn cherished the days when the music was great and the times were free, but now she was going to face her love of the past crashing into the present day that disgusted her.

Niles was a mystery to me most of the time but once Diane filled in the missing pieces for me, I was amazed at the brilliance in her work.  I won’t lie and say he was my favorite character in this book but man once he started letting go and guiding Diane, he became a lovable person that had me smiling and laughing.

Now the one I adored working with the most was Peter.  Oh Lord he had me laughing and falling in love with the 60’s music all over again.  Through the laughter though, he had a message that needed to be spoken and it broke my heart as Diane uncovered his past.  I once asked Diane how she came up with this and she told me that without disclosing names, she had been told that things like what you will read about actually happen back then and her research confirmed it.  Once I knew this was for the most part NOT fiction, it made me love Peter even more.

I would highly recommend this book for the simple fact it is one of a kind.  I read many books and I have yet to find one that even comes close to being similar to this one.  The plot is unique, quirky and engaging and I am very proud that I had the chance to work on it with Diane.

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Toccata Obbligato: http://www.amazon.com/Toccata-Obbligato-Serenading-Kyra-Out-ebook/dp/B00OJ47OQQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414884637&sr=1-1&keywords=Toccata+Obbligato

Wunder Volume One: http://www.amazon.com/Wunder-One-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00GVGJI0A/ref=la_B00BGAHQ46_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414882105&sr=1-2

Scary Modsters: http://www.amazon.com/Scary-Modsters-Creepy-Freaks-Rinella-ebook/dp/B00J86FUQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409061034&sr=8-1&keywords=diane+rinella

Dog Days of Summer: http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Days-Summer-PJ-Fiala-ebook/dp/B00M9NXW9C/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414884602&sr=1-4&keywords=dog+days+of+summer

Coyote in Provence: http://www.amazon.com/Coyote-Provence-Book-2-ebook/dp/B00FVAAEQO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1414883986&sr=1-1&keywords=coyote+in+provence

 

NOW,  LET'S MEET THE AUTHORS BEHIND THOSE 5 AMAZING BOOKS....

***MEET JENNIFER THERIOT (aka, me...)***

I'm from the Great State of Texas. I'm a career woman, working as CFO of a Texas based real estate investment firm.

I took a chance that there could be an interest in romance with middle aged couples who are finding themselves at a crossroads and wrote my debut novel Out of the Box Awakening. It centers on the hope of finding happiness and passion through unexpected heartache and emphasizes the need for family and friends as I've learned in my own life. The book has been described as “Mature Sexy” by one reviewer and readers tell me the romance in the books is breathtaking. My books are guaranteed to make you fall in love with the characters and put a smile on your face!

UNIVERSAL BOOK LINK:

http://mybook.to/ToccataObbligatoSerenadingKyra

FACEBOOK AUTHOR PAGE:

https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTheriotAuthor

WEBSITE:

http://jennifertheriot.com/

GOOGLE +:

https://plus.google.com/102404514817870981129/posts

TWITTER:

https://twitter.com/JenTheRiot

GOODREADS AUTHOR LINK:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7082754.Jennifer_Theriot

***MEET A.R. VON***

She writes to free her mind of its constant wondering and clutter. She thrives on the fact she can share some of it with readers that have the same passion for a great story.

She also loves to hear from her reader’s and chat away, so feel free to reach out to her any time.

A.R. was born and raised in Bronx, NY and is the oldest
daughter of two girls. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, which was only briefly used. She’s a mother of two entertaining teen boys (as well as a lovely fawn Chihuahua, whom she considers her furry daughter.) She’s also a wife to a delightfully handsome and amazingly funny man-beast. She loves anything dragon and fantasy related. In her free time she enjoys exercising, writing, listening to music, hiking, cooking,
dancing and reading. She also loves a great adventure in and out of a book!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARVonDreamZ

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938994.A_R_VonWunder Series page: https://www.facebook.com/Wunderseries

Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/ARVon2

A.R.’s web site: http://ar-von.com/

Google+: https://plus.google.com/109873727319307722916/posts

Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/A.R.-Von/e/B00BGAHQ46/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Wunder series
trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sipAihP2MhQ

***MEET DIANE RINELLA***

Enjoying San Francisco as a backdrop, the ghosts in Diane’s
150-year old Victorian home augment the chorus in her head. With insomnia as their catalyst, these voices have become multifarious characters that haunt her well into the sun’s crowning hours, refusing to let go until they have manipulated her into succumbing to their whims. Her experiences as an actress, business owner, artisan cake designer, software project manager, Internet radio disc jockey, vintage rock n’ roll journalist/fan girl, and lover of dark and quirky personalities influence her idiosyncratic writing.

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Scary-Modsters-Creepy-Freaks-Rinella-ebook/dp/B00J86FUQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414376675&sr=8-1&keywords=scary+modsters

Amazon Global: myBook.to/ScaryModsters

***MEET P.J. FIALA***

I was born in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri named Bridgeton. During my time in Missouri, I explored the Ozarks, swam in the Mississippi River, and played kickball and endless games of hide and seek with the neighborhood kids.
Spending summers in Kentucky with my grandmother, Ruth, are the fondest childhood memories for me.

At the age of thirteen, my family moved to Wisconsin to learn to farm. Yes, learn to farm! That was interesting. Taking city kids and throwing them on a farm with twenty-eight cows purchased from the humane society because they had been abused was interesting. I learned to milk cows, the ins and outs of breeding and feeding schedules, the never ending haying in the summer, and trying tostay warm in the winter. Our first winter in Wisconsin we had thirty-six inches
of snow in one storm and were snowed in our house for three days! Needless to
say, I wasn’t loving Wisconsin.

I am now married with four children and three grandchildren. I have learned to
love Wisconsin, though I still hate snow. Wisconsin and the United States are
beautiful, and my husband and I travel around by motorcycle seeing new sites
and meeting new people. It never ceases to amaze me how many people are
interested in where we are going and what we have seen along the way. At every
gas station, restaurant, and hotel, we have people come up to us and ask us
about what we are doing as well as offer advice on which roads in the area are
better than others.

 

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pjfiala1

Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/pfiala

Pinterest:

http://www.pinterest.com/pattifiala/dog-days-of-summer/

Website:

https://www.pjfiala.com

Goodreads author:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7866768.P_J_Fiala

Amazon
Author Page:

http://tinyurl.com/mmcrnlb

***MEET DIANNE HARMAN*** 

Dianne lives in Huntington Beach, California with her husband Tom, a former California State Senator, and is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post.

Please feel free to follow her on these social media sites:

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/110409099727295696245/posts

Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/AuthorDianneHarman

Amazon Author Page: http://ow.ly/vOQHi

Twitter Username: http://www.twitter.com/@DianneDHarman

Website: http://www.DianneHarman.com

Email: dianne@dianneharman.com

Happy Anniversary to a Houston Broadcasting Icon....

‪BREAKING‬ ‪‎NEWS‬.....

 On 11/9/14 , Dave Ward celebrates his 48th anniversary as the longest on-air anchor at ABC 13 KRTK TV - in my town, Houston, TX!  Read on, because it doesn't stop here....

In 2 years (2016) and after 50 (Yes, FIFTY) years, Dave will break ALL records for being the longest on air anchor at any major market television station in the nation and will be inaugurated into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Now just what exactly does that mean?

Well, for starters it is quite an accomplishment - a pièce de ré·sis·tance : the best or most important thing or event. Perhaps the pinnacle in one's career.

Someone who has been at the same job for almost 50 years? I would call that Epic!

Let me tell you what that means to me....

I moved to Houston in 1977 and that's when I first met Dave Ward (on television of course, not in person). Dave has this inordinate way of making you feel like he's in your home sitting down, talking to you about what's gone on in the news. Never pompous or pretentious, he has this larger than life yet humbling presence that makes you feel - well, comfortable. I've watched him report during disasters when you literally fear for your life and this man, with his professionalism and suave confident presence makes you feel like everything's gonna be all right. Not many newscasters possess this gift and I'm so glad that I've been part of this amazing journey with him.

Just as Nik Wallenda made it into the Guinness Book of World Records on November 2nd for his tightrope walk across the Chicago skyline, Dave Ward has accomplished much the same. For almost half a century, this man has defied the odds and walked his own tight rope through the jungles of ratings sweeps, popular opinion and changing technology. He has been steadfast in maintaining his old school southern gentlemanly reporting style which has won the hearts of Houstonians and the nation.

It's times like these when I'm proud to be a Houstonian, proud to be a Dave Ward fan and proud to support this amazing journalist in his amazing career accomplishment.

Thank you Dave Ward for being you....for giving us your heart and soul and ultimate gift of your professionalism on the airwaves of television.

May I also add that plans for the Golden Anniversary of this remarkable professional's career are already underway. Stay tuned for further breaking news...

CHEERS  and Congrats #DAVEWARD!

 



 

Enjoy a walk down memory lane with Dave (in no particular order) below....

KINDLE IS THE NEW SEXY Countdown...Day#4

 

NEWS FLASH!  Countdown to THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 2014:

******Starting at 6 am PACIFIC / 9 am EASTERN, join Diane Rinella, Jennifer Theriot, AR Von, Patti Fiala, Dianne Harman as they each gift 50 copies of one of their best selling books! All you have to do is show up, go to the thread for the book(s) of your choice, and add your email address to the list. The author will immediately gift you a copy via Amazon. All we ask is that you please download it immediately. Your email address will be deleted after the event. The event only lasts as long as the number of copies do, so come early!*******

Copies are gifted on a first come, first serve basis and Facebook is NOT affiliated with the event. Don’t be stingy…Share this event!

LINK TO THE EVENT:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1530425347204630/

Meet the best selling author Dianne Harman....

Dianne lives in Huntington Beach, California with her husband Tom, a former California State Senator, and is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post.

Her other books are available below:

Amazon: Blue Coyote Motel http://amzn.toSO8uIj

Amazon: Tea Party Teddy http://ow.ly/rcHs2 

Amazon: Coyote in Provence http://amzn.to/lhqeySj




Amazon: Tea Party Teddy’s Legacy http://ow.ly/vOQ4q

Amazon: Cornered Coyote http://smarturl.it/CorCoy

Amazon: Coyote Series http://ow.ly/Bp6Ev

CONNECT WITH DIANNE:

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/110409099727295696245/posts

Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/AuthorDianneHarman

Amazon Author Page: http://ow.ly/vOQHi

Twitter Username: http://www.twitter.com/@DianneDHarman

Website: http://www.DianneHarman.com

Email: dianne@dianneharman.com

What happens when the very beautiful and sexy Maria Brooks, now Elena Johnson, a woman hiding out in Provence, France, from the California legal authorities, meets Jordan Kramer, a handsome art theft detective from Los Angeles?

He's looking for stolen California paintings reportedly for sale in Provence. She's trying to stay under the radar. Both share a love of food and wine. Will Jordan find Pierre, the French chef who's suspected of being the art theft? And who are those young Afghan girls hiding out in his parents' home?

If you liked Dianne Harman's award-winning novel, Blue Coyote Motel, you don't want to miss Coyote in Provence. Great mystery, wine, food, and art in romantic Provence.

Here's my review of Coyote in Provence:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hang on for an incredible journey......, May 26, 2014

By

JenTheRiot "JenTheRiot" (Houston, Tx)

This review is from: Coyote in Provence (Coyote series Book 2) (Kindle Edition)

I could not WAIT to start this book and was so glad it was one of a series. I savored this one and Coyote Cornered in the span of 2 days! I'm a hopeless romantic who loves food and wine so this book sucked me in from the start. The author made sure the reader connected with the characters from the very start. Her painstakingly vivid descriptions from the region... to the landscape.. to the smell of the food and the taste of fine wine had me believing I was there. I love a good romance read and Ms. Harman did NOT disappoint. I could easily identify with Elena and her need to become 'lost' in a quaint little town living incognito. I felt her loneliness and my heart ached as she tethered on whether to give of herself and let down her guard to this new man who fell into her path. Which brings us to the question...Do you believe in fate? Jordan Kramer is the man every woman could hope to meet! Handsome, sexy, educated, connoisseur of fine cuisine - what's not to like? The sexual attraction between Elena and Jordan was immediate. The exchanges between these two had me tingling... I can't lie. I don't want to give the story away, but I can tell you this love story was amazing. All the elements exist here. You've got a crime, suspects, a sexy detective, a beautiful woman....suspense and romance all 'corked' up into a fine, well bodied book. My kudos to you Dianne Harman for giving me a totally enjoyable reading experience. I'm hooked and I'm a fan!

KINDLE IS THE NEW SEXY Countdown...Day#3

Day#3: Meet best selling author  PJ Fiala:

NEWS FLASH! ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 2014:

******Starting at 6 am PACIFIC / 9 am EASTERN, join Diane Rinella, Jennifer Theriot, AR Von, Patti Fiala, Dianne Harman as they each gift 50 copies of one of their best selling books! All you have to do is show up, go to the thread for the book(s) of your choice, and add your email address to the list. The author will immediately gift you a copy via Amazon. All we ask is that you please download it immediately. Your email address will be deleted after the event. The event only lasts as long as the number of copies do, so come early!*******

Copies are gifted on a first come, first serve basis and Facebook is NOT affiliated with the event. Don’t be stingy…Share this event!

LINK TO THE EVENT:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1530425347204630/

Day#3: Meet PJ Fiala, best selling author of Dog Days of Summer:

CONNECT WITH PJ FIALA:

 

 

 

Scroll all the way down to see MY review of DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!

Website:

https://www.pjfiala.com

You Tube

http://goo.gl/3F2keF

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pjfiala1

Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/pfiala

Pinterest:

http://www.pinterest.com/pattifiala/dog-days-of-summer/

Authorgraph:

https://www.authorgraph.com/authors/pfiala

Authorsdb:

http://authorsdb.com/authors-directory/8914-pj-fiala

AuthorsdB – Book:

http://tinyurl.com/p8gmujz

AuthorsdB – Book Cover Contest:

http://authorsdb.com/books/2014-book-cover-contest/romance-2014/dog-days-of-summer

Goodreads author:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7866768.P_J_Fiala

Goodreads Book:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21851827-dog-days-of-summer

Amazon Author Page:

http://tinyurl.com/mmcrnlb

 

RebelMouse:

https://www.rebelmouse.com/pjfiala/

 

Google+:

https://plus.google.com/+PJFiala/posts

 

Spotify:

www.spotify.com

 

Follow the links for the playlists for each book:

Second Chances - http://tinyurl.com/nuut3wn

Dog Days of Summer - http://tinyurl.com/qhld35l

Rydin the Storm Out - http://tinyurl.com/l8x8p84

LinkedIn:

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top

 

Amazon Listmania List:

http://www.amazon.com/lm/R36XEL1VZUDWU3/ref=cm_lm_pthnk_view?ie=UTF8&lm_bb=

 

Bookarma:

https://bookarma.net/book/9781595983251-dog-days-of-summer

 

Riffle:

https://read.rifflebooks.com/profiles/151221

Riffle-Dog Days:

https://read.rifflebooks.com/books/331300

Buy Links:

 

Amazon Links:

 

Universal Link:

myBook.to/DogDaysofSummer

 

Kindle:

http://tinyurl.com/krz6xu5

 

Paperback:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/nmduovr

 

Amazon.uk

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dog-Days-Summer-Pj-Fiala/dp/1595983244/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1410519319&sr=1-2&keywords=Dog+Days+of+Summer

 

Amazon.de

http://www.amazon.de/Dog-Days-Summer-English-Fiala-ebook/dp/B00M9NXW9C/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410519406&sr=1-2&keywords=dog+days+of+summer

 

Amazon.es

http://www.amazon.es/Dog-Days-Summer-English-Fiala-ebook/dp/B00M9NXW9C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410519473&sr=8-1&keywords=Dog+Days+of+Summer

 

Amazon.it

http://www.amazon.it/Dog-Days-Summer-PJ-Fiala/dp/1595983244/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410519532&sr=8-4&keywords=dog+days+of+summer

 

Amazon.co.jp

http://www.amazon.co.jp/Dog-Days-Summer-PJ-Fiala-ebook/dp/B00M9NXW9C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410519601&sr=8-4&keywords=Dog+Days+of+Summer+-books

 

Amazon.in

http://www.amazon.in/Dog-Days-Summer-Pj-Fiala/dp/1595983244/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1410519675&sr=8-12&keywords=dog+days+of+summer+books

 

Amazon.ca

http://www.amazon.ca/Dog-Days-Summer-PJ-Fiala-ebook/dp/B00M9NXW9C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410519721&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+days+of+summer

 

Amazon.co.au

http://www.amazon.com.au/Dog-Days-Summer-PJ-Fiala-ebook/dp/B00M9NXW9C/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1410519880&sr=1-1&keywords=dog+days+of+summer

 

HenschelHAUS:

Paperback: http://tinyurl.com/dogdays-Fiala

Ebook: http://tinyurl.com/DogDays-Ebook

Tag Line:

He had love and passion to give, but she was afraid to take it.

 

Blurb:

Owning Rolling Thunder Motorcycles, Inc. and raising his twin sons was top priority in Dog’s life. That was until he met Jocelyn James, the sweet, loving single mother of Gunnar, a young man who works for Dog.

 

Joci raised Gunnar alone after her cheating, dickhead of a boyfriend ran off with another woman. She finished school, started her own graphic design business and hung out with friends and family. The last thing on her mind was men! That is until she met Dog.

 

The chemistry is undeniable. The passion is incredible. The family bond is like no other.

 

http://tinyurl.com/krz6xu5

MY review of Dog Days of Summer:

5.0 out of 5 stars HAMMER DOWN and HOLD ON!, October 5, 2014

By

JenTheRiot "JenTheRiot" (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews

This book was incredible! From the very beginning I was taken by Jeremiah, aka 'Dog' and his rugged sexy ways. From the moment he laid eyes on Joci, he adored and worshipped her. It just took her a while to kick her insecurities and let this hot man into her life. His 'never take no for an answer' spirit and her tenacious drive for independence, coupled for a hot steamy ride.

She was dealt a bad hand in her past relationships. The only bright side to her struggles was her son, Gunnar.
I love how the veterans and love of country were written into the pages of this book. The author has nailed it in her attention to detail and has painted such a beautiful love story while giving us some steam in the sex department. Suffice it to say that if Jeremiah told me to assume the position, I definitely would;)
I also loved how the importance of friends and family were weaved into the story line. A good romance to me is one that captures your attention from the first page and hammers down to a phenomenal finish. Kudos to PJ Fiala! You've won yet another fan and I cannot WAIT to see whats next in the pipeline.....You've definitely gotten my motor running and I'm heading out on the highway following you....

 

 

 

Author Bio:

I was born in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri named Bridgeton. During my time in Missouri, I explored the Ozarks, swam in the Mississippi River, and played kickball and endless games of hide and seek with the neighborhood kids. Spending summers in Kentucky with my grandmother, Ruth, are the fondest childhood memories for me.

 

At the age of thirteen, my family moved to Wisconsin to learn to farm. Yes, learn to farm! That was interesting. Taking city kids and throwing them on a farm with twenty-eight cows purchased from the humane society because they had been abused was interesting. I learned to milk cows, the ins and outs of breeding and feeding schedules, the never ending haying in the summer, and trying to stay warm in the winter. Our first winter in Wisconsin we had thirty-six inches of snow in one storm and were snowed in our house for three days! Needless to say, I wasn’t loving Wisconsin.

 

I am now married with four children and three grandchildren. I have learned to love Wisconsin, though I still hate snow. Wisconsin and the United States are beautiful, and my husband and I travel around by motorcycle seeing new sites and meeting new people. It never ceases to amaze me how many people are interested in where we are going and what we have seen along the way. At every gas station, restaurant, and hotel, we have people come up to us and ask us about what we are doing as well as offer advice on which roads in the area are better than others.