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Archives for March 2015


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Hometown Girls by Tressa Messenger #Giveaway


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hometown girlLife for Marissa Lou was great. She was a popular senior in high school with great friends and an even greater boyfriend. She was on top of the world. That was until she made the greatest sacrifice of her life.
Daniel and Katie both loved Marissa Lou but neither of them could deny the intensity of their growing affection for one another, no matter how hard they tried to fight it.

Being the selfless person she was, Marissa Lou gave Katie and Daniel her permission to date. Little did she know it would be the first day of a hellish nightmare. One where, in her depression, she falls from grace and gets mixed up in a life she never would have expected.

With a growing addiction she fights to right everything that went so wrong, but will it be too late?

Buy on Amazon Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publications 

About the author:

tressa-2Tressa Messenger grew up in a very small town in Eastern North Carolina called Reelsboro in a coastal county called Pamlico. Being as it was such a small area Tressa developed an immense imagination at a young age. That is where she harnessed her love for writing.
To date Tressa lives in New Orleans Louisiana with her husband, daughter and an assortment of critters.

 

As a young writer Tressa has overcome adversity of Dyslexia and continues to exceed expectations.

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The author is giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card in celebration of the new release! Giveaway ends April 12th at 11:59 EST. Open World Wide.
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Cover reveal! Protecting Shaylee by Elle Christensen #Giveaway


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Book: Protecting Shaylee (#1 Fae Guard Series)
Author: Elle Christensen
Genre: Paranormal Contemporary Romance


Synopsis


As a child, I believed in the fairy tales my father told me.
Until he was gone and with him, that belief.
As a girl, I believed in the friendship and protection of Aden.
He made me begin to believe again.
As a woman, I believed in the possibility of love and passion between myself and Aden.
Until he was gone and with him, my belief in magic and happy endings.
When she was a child, I was tasked with her protection.
As a girl, I became her friend.
As a woman, I could no longer see the child I knew and was forced to fight a growing attraction.
Unable to lie and unable to tell the truth, I left.
Now I’ve returned to give the knowledge I couldn’t before, that she is half Fae.
The darkness is stalking her and I am desperate to teach her what she needs to know to protect herself.
And determined to make her mine.


Author Bio


I’m a lover of all things books, I’ve been an obsessive reader since I learned how to spell! I’ve been writing novels and short stories since I was twelve, but they say to write the genre you love the most, so as an adult, I fell easily into writing romance. My husband is my biggest supporter and he’s a great sport when it comes to fighting the people in my imagination for my attention. I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoy writing them!


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What inspires you? A guest post from Bonnie R. Paulson


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Romancing Redemption, book #1 Redemption Series

Facing a life of prostitution or homelessness, Rosie Scott must make a choice centered on keeping her and her sister safe in the wilds of an unforgiving Montana land. With their background, the two girls need a fresh start.

In Colby, Montana opportunities are as thick as needles on a pine tree. Savvy and independent, Rosie decides to take a chance and start a business, earning her the respect of many town residents.

She catches the eye of two men. One interested in exploiting her past and one interested in redeeming her heart.

But Rosie’s secrets and who she really is shadow her hopes for happiness. Can a man love her most when her past refuses to leave?

The first book in the series IS FREE!!

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Desperate to find her place in the world, Sara Beth dreams of applying for the Miss Wrangler Montana competition that tours with the rodeo circuit.
Riding horses has become her anchor until a near fatal accident takes more from her than she’d ever willingly sacrifice.

Determined to prove his business training, Johnny seeks out the Rourke family to call in an old favor. When he embroils himself in Sara Beth’s life, he has to prove they’re nothing more than friends.

Seeking independence, both Sara Beth and Johnny lean on each other more and more, until love threatens their friendship. Will they seek out each other or be confused by their dreams?

Can either of them leave their past and embrace their future?

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Happy Release Day!

resistingredemptionThis is the third book in a series where the plot points carry over. All plot points will be resolved by book FIVE – the end of the series.
This is a sweet style romance.

With her heart at war with her mind, Lisa’s need to chase dangerous fun over boring responsibilities tugs at her emotions. Love is the last thing she expects to find, especially with her past revolting against her future.

The only love Ryan’s heart has room for is for his motherless son. But, when he finds himself yearning for Lisa, Ryan has to convince himself and her that he’s all the thrill she’ll ever need.

Will Lisa’s past destroy their future before either of them can accept the true meaning of love?

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The Greatest Sensation

All too often we think that power or accomplishment is what drives us – getting the fancy job, a raise, more money, winning, doing something no one else can do. People can seem so driven, so ambitious.

I remember this woman I used to know. Anytime I thought of her, it was usually something like, “That girl isn’t tied down by emotions or romantic thoughts. She has her head on straight and isn’t going to stop for anything.”

Not too long ago I found out that she quit her job and dropped all of her dreams for a husband and a family. She altered who she was as an individual to anchor herself to her true love and her never-voiced dream of children.

That woman?

Is me.

Children were never on my radar because I wanted to be a doctor, President of the USA, an author, a movie director, and I wanted to have seven boyfriends because one just wasn’t enough (no, I wasn’t a dater and hadn’t realized men take more attention than I thought possible).

But I never read ambitious books. I worked my tail off, but when I was reading? I was voraciously caught up in the pages of romances – historicals, paranormals, contemporaries, young adult, you name it! And they all centered on romance, getting the guy, being happy forever. And the happy was always tied up in love.

And when I finally fell in love? I slowed down on reading the romances and turned to thrillers, mysteries, crime books, etc.

My mom asked me once why I didn’t read romances anymore. I pointed out that I still enjoyed them immensely; I just felt like I had so much romance in my life, I didn’t need it anymore.

And I didn’t.

Then I felt the need to start writing romances (along with all my suspense). I like the story around love, because I had such a fun romance too.

When I think about being a doctor again, or going for a crazy hard job or anything that will pull me away from my family longer than I want to be away – I look at my children and my amazing husband and the need isn’t there. I write because I’m happy writing. And I’m happiest with them.

I changed my dreams because the feeling and emotion I was always seeking – was love. And I have that. I write romances to help spread love.

Where would I have been without the books I’d read growing up? I’m not sure.

But we’re all seeking that feeling of finding someone who loves us no matter what, loves us for who we are – not who we can change to be – and I think that’s the sensation – the emotion – that drives us.

It drove me.

What inspires you?

 


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Kelly by Rae Matthews #ReleaseDay #Giveaway


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Title: Kelly
Series: Mixed Drinks #2
Author: Rae Matthews
Genre: Adult, Romantic Comedy
Release Date: March 26, 2015
Cover Designed By: Wicked by Design
Having your cake and eating it too is something everyone on the planet wants in life. For some, it is the happy family with two monsters for kids that no matter what happens, they can do no wrong, some it is fame on the big screen, being stalked by paparazzi and others, it is to travel the world seeing all that mother nature has to offer. Gag me with an overstuffed pillow. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted it all, but my vision of happiness is the dream job, the dream car, the awesome apartment and a plate of bacon all to myself. The only thing I didn’t want was a man. In my experience, men only cloud your judgment and replace your dreams with theirs.
Things were going according to plan until fate, karma, destiny, fortune or whatever you want to call it stepped in and said “Oh wait, no, I don’t think so.” and took it all from me.
For now I’m stuck mooching off my best friend and working desperately trying to figure out a way to get it all back. That is until fate slaps a Jesse in my face. But let me start from the beginning. So grab a plate of Bacon or your favorite snack and let me tell you all about it.
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Rae Matthews is a Minneapolis, Minnesota native who moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2002 for a guy, of all things. There she started off as a bartender at a neighborhood bar, eventually moving into telecommunications. Years later she is now a wife and a wicked stepmother. It’s a good thing she is a good cook, or they may have tossed her out on her tushy years ago.
Rae is also known for being a bit of a goofball. She loves to see people smile, and doesn’t mind if they are smiling and even laughing at her, not with her. Her motto is, “Life is too short to not laugh as much as you can.”
Over the years Rae regaled her friends with her stories for years, and she loves to tell them, even if her friends didn’t want to hear them. But now she is finally ready to share her stories with others.
As time goes by, Rae hopes to find more time to travel and take on new challenges while continuing her joy of telling stories, crafting, cooking and generally just having fun.

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Spring into Books Event #Giveaway


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Welcome to Literary Addicts’ Spring into Books Event. It takes place March 25 – April 27!
Pick up a great read, enter to win prizes, and follow along on Literary Addicts for Fun Interviews, Guest Posts, and Exclusive Excerpts!
Click over to buy these fantastic reads!
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SpringgiveawayPrizes –

Kandle Candle from author Tawdra Kandle

Signed Outsystem and A Path in the Darkness paperbacks and swag from author MD Cooper

Survivor Swag pack from author Bonnie R Paulson

Signed 15 Minutes paperback and Swag from author Jill Cooper

$15 Amazon Gift Card from Literary Addicts

Secret Harbor paperback ARC from Taking Time for Mommy

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