Nov 20, 2014 | Blog, Coffee With, November 2014, Suzanne Ferrell
First, if we were meeting at a coffee shop I’d be drinking a Latte 🙂
What would you order? If it’s cold outside, hot chocolate. Coffee gives me panic attacks so I steer clear of it. Now a good hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream…oh yeah!
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer a few questions.  But first I have to ask, how many books are you writing for the Westen Series? As many as I can. Right now I have a novella I’m planning to have out in December titled…CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS, which revolves around the wedding of Gage and Bobby from CLOSE TO THE EDGE. Then I’ll be taking a break to go back to the Edgars Family novels for a novella and a big book. When those are done, I’ll be coming back to Westen, where Wes Strong gets his big story titled CLOSE TO DANGER. And I have at least one or two more planned after that, but who knows?
8 Tantalizing Tidbits
- A Must read book and why? SAVING GRACE by Julie Garwood. I’ve read it almost 30 times. It’s my feel good book. It makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me cheer on the hero and heroine. I’ve hooked many non-romance readers on reading romance by loaning one of my two copies. 🙂
- What is one place that I should see if I visit your hometown? Wow. There is more to see and do in Columbus than most people think. It’s the state capitol and in downtown there is the Ohio Theater, a movie house built in 1928 that has been restored and is a National Historic Landmark. There’s COSI, (the Center of Science and Industry) where you can take kids and spend the whole day investigating science on every level. The Ohio State University is in the North end of Columbus and a great place to visit, especially the Horse Shoe, where the Buckeyes play ball. But if I had to give one place everyone should visit it’s the Columbus Zoo, where Jack  Hannah was the director, is director emeritus and where he really helped form it into a wonderful habitat based zoo.
- One thing readers would be surprised to know about you. Some already know it, but I’m a retired L&D nurse. I’ve caught more than 200 babies without a doctor in the room and worked 25 years on the night shift.
- Hard Rock or Classical? Favorite Band? Hard Rock. I’m not a one band kind of person. If the song speaks to me, makes me move and keeps me awake…it’s on the play list!
- If you had an all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world for research, where would you go? I‘d go with Scotland. Would love to tromp around the moors and pubs, listen to the locals so much I’d come home with an accent.
- Favorite TV show and why? NCIS. Gibbs
- What are you afraid of? Driving over bridges and super high overpasses. Don’t mind riding over them with someone else driving, but me at the wheel? No thank you.
- If you could invite 5 people to dinner, who would they be? Hmmm…. Benjamin Franklin, he had so many instruments and knew how to have a good time at a party. Lauren Bacall, because I think she’d be fascinating to talk to and get all the old Hollywood dirt. Clara Barton, I’d love to talk nursing and the Civil War with her. Peyton Manning, he’s one of the smartest, most articulate football players and I’m sure he and old Ben could have a good time. Billy Graham, he’s the one preacher who makes sense to me, and I’ve often wanted to pick his brain about religion and the bible.
Thanks for letting me hang out with you, Rae!
BIO:Suzanne discovered romance novels in her aunt’s hidden stash one summer as a teenager. From that moment on she knew two things: she loved romance stories and someday she’d be writing her own. Her love for romances has only grown over the years. It took her a number of years and a secondary career as a nurse to finally start writing her own stories.
Currently there are two main series she’s actively writing in: The Westen Series, a contemporary small town series based in a fictional Ohio town where “things aren’t always what they seem”, and features Close To Home, Close To The Edge and Close To The Fire. The second series is the Romantic Suspense books KIDNAPPED, HUNTED, SEIZED and VANISHED, featuring the Edgars family as they fight for justice, even if it means stepping slightly outside the rulebook.
KIDNAPPED and HUNTED were both Golden Heart finalist, and SEIZED, book #3 in the Edgars Family Novels, was a finalist in the novella category of the OKRWA’s National Reader’s Choice Awards contest.
Suzanne’s sexy stories, whether they be her on the edge of your seat romantic suspense or the small town romantic suspense stories they’ll keep you thinking about her characters long after their Happy Ever After is achieved.
You can Find Suz at:
Website: https://suzanneferrell.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanneferrell.author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzFerrell
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzferrell/
Blog: https://romancebandits.com/
Nov 19, 2014 | Blog, November 2014
This week we’ve seen a handful of boxed sets, collections, anthologies, novellas and a novel or two that’s either a sweet deal or free. So, I’ve put a quick list together of the titles for you to check out and see if they’re available on your e-reader. Even if the prices have gone up slightly they are still worth a look! If you know of a title that is a FREE or Super Sweet deal please comment below so I can add it to the list.
Happy Reading!!!
A Grosvenor Square Christmas – Shana Galen, Vanessa Kelly, Anna Campbell and Kate Noble (Free on Kindle)
Christmas in the Duke’s Arms – Shana Galen, Miranda Neville, Carolyn Jewel and Grace Burrowes
The Perfect Date – Red Door Reads Authors- 17 Novels and 3 Novellas!!
Tiny Treats: A Holiday Collection – Trish Milburn, Beth Pattillo, D.B. Sieders, Dorien Kelly, Janice Lynn, Suzanne Ferrell, Donna MacMeans, Anna Sugden, Nicki Salcedo, Colleen Gleason, Michelle Monkou, Heather McGovern, Lindsey Brookes, Bridget Hodder, Natalie J. Damschroder, Tanya Michaels, Tawny Weber, Sally Kilpatrick, Monica McCabe, Jody Wallace, Jeanette Grey, MJ Frederick, Maureen Hardegree, Nancy Northcott and Gretchen Stull (Free on Kindle!)
A Jewel In Time: A Sultry Sister’s Novella – Barbara Devlin, Jeanne Adams and Caitlenn T. Ainnsley
Heating It Up, One Sexy Highlander & Sexy Smuggler at a Time – Tracey Devlyn, Jennifer Jakes, Tara Kingston, Eliza Knight and Lane McFarland
Douglas– Grace Burrowes (Free on Kindle)
A Kiss for Luck: A Novella– Grace Burrowes (Free on Kindle)
Enter The Brethren– Barbara Devlin
Her Christmas Earl – A Regency Novella by Anna Campbell
Deadly Delivery – Jeanne Adams
Last Hero Standing:Â Dianna Love, Cynthia Eden, Elisabeth Naughton,Joan, Swan, Bonnie Vanak, Pamela Clare, Mary Buckham, Adrienne Giordano, Norah Wilson, Stephanie Rowe
Nov 18, 2014 | Blog, November 2014
The authors of Red Door Reads are pleased to announce the release of an exciting new bundle of romance books, entitled THE PERFECT DATE.
Comprised of previously published works by the 20 authors of Red Door Reads, this bundle contains 17 novels and 3 novellas, encompassing contemporary, historical, paranormal and New Adult romance. As a gift to readers and to help them get to know all of the Red Door Reads authors, this bundle is available from all major e-book retailers at the bargain price of only $2.99!
Readers are encouraged to order early, since THE PERFECT DATE will only be available for a limited time. The bundle goes on sale November 18, 2014, but pre-orders are live now at the links below.
Amazon: https://bitly.com/1xnm2g1
iTunes: https://bitly.com/1styDZT
Barnes & Noble: https://bitly.com/1uVl4td
Google Play: https://bitly.com/10VuO9y
Smashwords: https://bitly.com/1yDHHA3
For more information, please visit www.RedDoorReads.com.
The Red Door Reads authors are:
| Julie Kenner |
Dee Davis |
| Lori Handeland |
Linda Winstead Jones |
| Claudia Dain |
Tammy Falkner |
| Marquita Valentine |
Sarra Cannon |
| Deb Marlowe |
Ava Stone |
| Caren Crane |
Susan Sey |
| Susan Gee Heino |
Ja Charles |
| Andris Bear |
Michelle Marcos |
| Catherine Gayle |
Jerrica Knight-Catania |
Nov 17, 2014 | Blog, November 2014
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Close to the Fire (Westen Series, Book 3) by Suzanne Ferrell is a suspense filled romance that will leave you guessing right up till the last page. We all know that firemen are sexy and this book is no exception. Fire Chief Deacon “Deke” Reynolds is a force to be reckoned with. He had it all until a devastating fire ten years ago took the life of his best friend who also happened to be his girlfriend’s brother. Elizabeth “Libby” Wilson lost more than her brother that night as her boyfriend severed all ties with her. Without any answers she was left to deal with a horrible situation alone. Deke pushed her away without looking back and they both suffered. If only they could forgive themselves and each other.
While things are looking up for Deke, he’s still got problems. But, since that horrible night Deke runs from his emotions. Now he’s reached a cliff and must make a choice. If he continues to move forward the way he’s done for the past ten years he will fall off the cliff and never allow anyone to get close. What will it take for him to stop running away and open up? With the support of his friends and the town, he’s still protecting against fires while working at the local High School coaching Football.
Libby still can’t face her ex-boyfriend without old feelings resurfacing. The dance they do to deny their feelings needs a little push. With the help of Lola, the owner of the local town diner she lets him have it. It’s time for Deke to be honest with himself and Libby. Will that push be enough to help him get past that horrific night? Will the pain and nightmares finally end?
Unfortunately, the mysterious fires popping up all over town after the arrival of a teenager at a juvenile shelter for troubled kids aren’t helping Deke deal with his issues. Will he have the courage to find the answers to that fateful night? The past comes full circle as both Deke and Libby face their fears and answer everyone’s question, will they or won’t they?
This sexy, on-the-edge of my seat book is a must read. From start to finish I loved this book! Usually I read a series from the beginning. This time I jumped in at Book 3 because this copy was given to me for an honest review. I enjoyed it so much that I snatched up a kindle copy of Book 1 for free and purchased Book 2. I need to find out what happened that led up to this book! Well done Suzanne Ferrell you have a new follower and fan!
BIO:
Suzanne discovered romance novels in her aunt’s hidden stash one summer as a teenager. From that moment on she knew two things: she loved romance stories and someday she’d be writing her own. Her love for romances has only grown over the years. It took her a number of years and a secondary career as a nurse to finally start writing her own stories.
Currently there are two main series she’s actively writing in: The Westen Series, a contemporary small town series based in a fictional Ohio town where “things aren’t always what they seem”, and features Close To Home, Close To The Edge and Close To The Fire. The second series is the Romantic Suspense books KIDNAPPED, HUNTED, SEIZED and VANISHED, featuring the Edgars family as they fight for justice, even if it means stepping slightly outside the rulebook.
KIDNAPPED and HUNTED were both Golden Heart finalist, and SEIZED, book #3 in the Edgars Family Novels, was a finalist in the novella category of the OKRWA’s National Reader’s Choice Awards contest.
Suzanne’s sexy stories, whether they be her on the edge of your seat romantic suspense or the small town romantic suspense stories they’ll keep you thinking about her characters long after their Happy Ever After is achieved.
You can Find Suz at:
Website: https://suzanneferrell.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanneferrell.author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzFerrell
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzferrell/
Blog: https://romancebandits.com/
Nov 15, 2014 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, Caitlenn T. Ainnsley, Jeanne Adams, November 2014
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In Loving Lt. Douglas by Barbara Devlin, we discover the makings of the Admiral we know and love in The Brethren. When Lt. Mark Douglas meets Amanda Gasciogne-Lake he’s attracted to her, until he discovers her true identity. Oh, she doesn’t lie to him rather leaves out a few important details that find him wondering what he will do.
Intent on pursuing something more with Amanda he’s ready to commit but then finds himself on the receiving end of orders to leave immediately, and unable to explain to Amanda what her father has done. For Mark to declare his heart forever to Amanda he must first fulfill the demands her Admiral father has given him. Unfortunately those unfair restrictions are preventing him from expressing his desires and declaration of love. What will she do when she finds out her father is the reason for her heartache?
If you are like me and have devoured all the books in The Brethren series then this is a must read and you won’t be disappointed. While it is just a brief encounter with the Admiral it is still super steamy and has all the funny banter that we love in the other books! I’ve been celebrating those delicious bad boys all week and this is a fabulous way for me to end such a great event! This super sexy story is a wonderful early present to fans of The Brethren as we get to see the early years of the Naughty Knights. Dear readers this is a perfect beginning for a deliciously wicked Anthology and the story of the magical and ancient brooch.
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In Behind Enemy Lines by Jeanne Adams we are transported back the beginning of WWII, 1939 into the turmoil of France and Germany. We meet Grace Corvedale as she tries to escape France with both the mystical heirloom brooch she’s inherited and her life. Trained as a spy by the best agents in England, she’s been working as a vintner wine broker, allowing her to come and go while sending vital reconnaissance back to England.
Unfortunately information has leaked to the wrong hands about the origins of her family brooch and the power it holds. When Grace finds herself staring danger in the face, she will stop at nothing to escape the Nazis with her life and brooch intact.  Leave it to her father to send in back-up to rescue her from a fate worse than anything one can imagine. Perhaps her rescuer, American  Lt. Robert “Dix” Dixon, who is “unofficially” working for the British Embassy will turn out to be more than just a super sexy spy who appears as easily as he disappears.
Do you believe in magic? Do you believe that a predetermined someone is destined to be your soul mate? When Grace finally has a dream of her destined husband she denies to anyone who asks that she’s had the “vision.” Surely these dreams and that husband aren’t what her ancestors had in mind! Fearful that her life is about to alter course in a way that could be fatal for her family, she needs to prove to herself that having faith in the legend of the brooch is paramount. However, it’s up to Grace to discover that destiny or not, she can still write her own story.
Another captivating tale that I only hope leads to a new series! This spell-binding WWII adventure is filled with super sexy spy stuff and will keep you in suspense until the very last page.
2014
In The Brit, the Brooch, and the Blizzard by Caitlenn T. Ainnsley we meet Olivia DuBois who is dealing with a family illness, a man who claims to only have eyes for her but really doesn’t, and a penchant for finding herself in embarrassing situations at the most inappropriate time!
When her so-called boyfriend professes his desire to go on to Hawaii without her even though she’s facing the most difficult moment in her life she can’t seem to wonder if he’s truly the one for her. In a fleeting moment her Grandmother passes down the family brooch in hopes that her granddaughter will truly find happiness and her beloved. Will this be the catalyst for her to change course and discover a life she’s meant to live? A run-in with a Brit in a most unexpected place leads her on a journey of the heart, mind and soul. Travel along to discover what happens when you mix magic with a raging blizzard and a sexy man with an accent. This one is sure to leave your toes curling too! After reading Caitlenn T. Ainnsley’s novella I am hoping that she too will expand and give us more!  What a great way to end an amazing idea and concept for a novella – one that must certainly be revisited ladies and soon!
Happy release weekend Ladies!!! Dear readers, please drop by their social media sites and let them know how much you adore their books!!!
Web Links:
www.barbaradevlin.com
Jeanne Adams
www.JeanneAdams.com
www.Facebook.com/JeanneAdamsAuthor
Caitlenn T. Ainnsley
www.caitlenn.com
www.facebook.com/caitlenntainnsley
