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Have Mercy by Siobhán Beabhar #BookBlast

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Content Warning: This naughty yet hilarious story explores the complex subjects of identity, stigma, and sex work. The issues of passing and colorism within the African American community are lightly explored. Due to the coarse language and explicit sex scenes, this story is intended for readers over the age of 18.

Mercy Higgins. Cantankerous Widow. Prized Teacher. Beloved Escort. In an industry where erotic skills matter, she sucks. But, not in a good way.

Mercy is a cantankerous fifty-eight year old African American widow who still mourns the deaths of her husband and stillborn daughter. When catastrophic medical bills threaten her retirement savings, Mercy decides that morality is left to those who can afford it, and she becomes a prostitute hoping to earn money to settle her debts. To garner a client list, Mercy hosts evening soirees, and her house unjustly earns the label of Washington D.C.’s newest brothel. Soon drawn into Mercy’s mad scheme, her middle-aged tenants revel in the spotlight their notoriety has created.

As they navigate the murky waters of social stigma and wield the mercurial moods of their powerful clients, the ladies will test their moral limits and sexual boundaries. Particularly for Mercy, as she handles a young, new—and White—client, Major Jackson Ransom, who is hell-bent on having the older woman, even if it means barreling through her emotional barriers to get to her heart.

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About the author:

My name is Siobhán (pronounced Shi-vaughn). I am a thirty-plus single female who lives and works in the Puget Sound region. I was born in California, reared in the Midwest, and spent time in Clongriffin, Co. Dublin, Ireland. For some reason, I have degrees in Medieval History, Law, and Sociology (emphasis: race and conflict studies).

During the day, I’m a social worker working with children and families; during the night, I write stories as an avenue to control my stress and anxiety disorder. Because I am a former military brat, all of my stories tend to involve veterans and/or their families. I dabble in multiple genres, but what ties together my stories are the themes of racialism, racism, identity, and/or stigma.

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Conflicting Hearts by J.D. Burrows #Giveaway

ConflictingHeartsbannerconflicting hearts newRachel Hayward hoped to have a quiet thirtieth birthday alone. Instead, fate had different plans.

Caught in traffic and late for work, Rachel takes her eyes off the road to gawk at an accident and rear-ends the car in front of her. Sick over having ruined her day, she lowers her head and waits for the driver to begin a tirade over her stupidity. Instead, a kind man taps on her window showing genuine concern.

The brief colliding encounter suddenly starts a relationship between two strangers that takes off under odd circumstances. When intimacy begins, their relationship turns into a conflicting set of needs. Ian is tenderhearted and respectful, but Rachel desires aggressiveness from a man. The clash of desires threatens to tear them apart. As a result, she is faced with the decision to leave the man she loves or finally confront the painful secret of her childhood.

Author Notes:

Conflicting Hearts touches on a taboo subject, but one that is very real to many adult women in today’s society. Statistically speaking, the shocking reality is that one out of every four girls will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Though this is a fictional work, that actually documents a factual event in another person’s life, it has the power to open the eyes of readers to better understand those who have suffered abuse as a child. Written with a sprinkle of humor, believable characters, brutal reality, and sizzling romance, it is a book that some claim should be read by every woman. In the end, healing and healthy relationships are possible for those victims who seek help.

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Author Bio

J. D. Burrows also writes under the name of Vicki Hopkins, who is an award winning and best selling author of historical romance. She started her writing career somewhat late in life, but can attest to the fact that it is never too late to follow your dreams. Her debut novel was released in 2009, and five books later, she doesn’t think she will stop any time soon.

With Russian blood on her father’s side and English on her mother’s, she blames her ancestors for the lethal combination in her genes that influence her stories. She lives in the beautiful, but rainy, Pacific Northwest with a pesky cat who refuses to let her sleep in. Her hobbies include researching her English ancestry and plotting her next book.

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Cover Reveal! Goodbye Secrets by Jacquelyn Ayres



Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20410738-goodbye-secrets
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What if your life wasn’t exactly as you thought it was? What if there were secrets you kept—from yourself?Becca Campbell has no idea her world is about to be turned upside down when she and Grayson return to New Hampshire.

Pieces start flying into place, answering the questions of the puzzle she calls her life. Things finally add up—it all makes sense. All that was lost is now found.

But will she be able to move forward, knowing the truth?

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I am a Domestic Engineer (born and raised in NJ) whose sole responsibility is to guide three young impressionable kids into becoming phenomenal adults. This challenging, yet rewarding work requires a lot of love (coffee), patience (wine) and determination (periodic exorcisms). I work all of this magic in the beautiful state of New Hampshire.


Before becoming a Domestic Goddess (not really), I spent over a decade working in the medical field where I wore more hats than the Queen.
I have had a love for the written word and the great escape it provides since I was a little girl. When I wasn’t reading about people and the places they lived, I was creating my own characters and adventures. Finally, I have been putting a pen to paper allowing my characters to come to life. When I don’t have a pen and paper in hand, you can often find me laughing at the conversations my characters are having in my head.

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Meet the Authors of the Indie Book Fest 2014: Tawdra Kandle

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Hop around and Meet the Authors of Indie Book Fest 2014. Each stop features an author and a contest.

Welcome Tawdra Kandle! Author of the YA King series, contemporary romance The Posse, NA Best Served Cold, and her new book, Undeniable, a paranormal new adult novel.

Tell us a little bit about your book(s) and yourself. I am a writer, wife of one and mom of four (mother-in-law of one). I have one sweet puppy dog and five (yes, FIVE!) cats. I write romance, both contemporary and paranormal, in young adult, New Adult and adult genres.

When was your first book published? December, 2011

Why did you decide to become an Indie Author? I pursued traditional publishing for about a year, and while I did receive some encouragement, I eventually decided it was not something I wanted to continue to do. Thanks to the support of a dear friend, I took the leap into indie.

Are you currently working on anything? Always. I’m working on the second book in the Serendipity Duet, UNQUENCHABLE, and I’m working on JUST DESSERTS, the second book in the Perfect Dish Duo. I’ve also begun a little bit of my upcoming adult paramystery series, Recipe for Death.

Who and what inspired you to write? Everything I see, and always, the question. . .what if?

Each author has his or her own inspiring journey. How did you begin writing? I wrote my entire life. I don’t remember not writing. When I was in middle school, I had a short story published in a magazine. And then there was a little gap. . .okay, about thirty years. . .before I finished my first full-length novel. In between time, though, I did write several short stories, one of which one an award.

What is on your writing playlist for your book(s)? I am as eclectic a music lover as I am a reader. I listen to alt rock, oldies, eighties music, country, classical and even disco. . .it depends on the book and the characters.

Who is your favorite character in your books? I used to say it was Nell, and she is still a favorite. I’m beginning to think it may be Cathryn. She has appeared in The King Series, both of my shorts, The Serendipity Duet and will be in the Recipe for Death series. Girl gets around!

What is your favorite book of all time? The impossible question. Okay, the one I read most often is probably Celia Garth by Gwen Bristow, though I have several others that are a very close second.

Tell us in one sentence why we should read your books. My books will whisk you away from your day-to-day life into a world of strong women, sexy men and the adventures they share.

 

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War of the Heavens: Leviathan by Charbel Tadros

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Nigel survives a car crash, while his whole family perishes in the accident. With the help of his later-to-become girlfriend Vicky, he overcomes the tragedy and makes his way to college. As they are about to graduate, Vicky convinces him to embark on a strange project involving crystals and magick, with a “k” (meaning real magic). Little did they know that this project would open for them the gates of other dimensions including the world of the gods, the world of the muses and the demons, the world of the dead and many more. But why were they called there?

 

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About the Author:

Charbel Marcellino Tadros was born on July 16, 1988. He is an avid reader and has been writing since a very young age. He holds a BA in English Pedagogy from the Lebanese University and is working on his MA in Special Education at Notre Dame University. He currently is the Career Counselor at Eastwood College in Mansourieh, Lebanon and is a freelance contributing writer for many different magazines and blogs including the Red Carpet Magazine.

For more information, Charbel is almost always available to answer his mail. He can be contacted through charbel.tadros{at}gmail.com or through facebook.com/charbel.m.tadros.

In 2010, Charbel published his first novel, “The Destined Journey”, which turned out to be a success in Lebanon and the world. Later on, he published a spiritual poetry collection entitled “When the Spirit Speaks”. Most recently, he published “Leviathan”, the first part of his “War of the Heavens” series.

Charbel Tadros is a founding member in the WataniY and SeedArz organizations. He was a charter member in the Lions Clubs International and was the founding president of the Angel Guardians. He has been in many local and international interviews talking about his earlier publications and has lectured about many topics including spirituality, teaching, special education and career planning. Currently, he lives in Brummana, Lebanon with his wife Christine.

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