Sep 29, 2017 | Blog, Cassandra Dean, Christina Lauren, Lizzie Shane, Marilyn Brant, Tina Ferraro
Second Chances: A Romance Writers of America Collection features tales from J.Kenner, Christina Lauren, Liliana Hart, Alyssa Day, Rachel Hauck, Damon Suede, Marilyn Brant, Renee Luke, Kerri Carpenter, Tara Wyatt, Cici Coughlin, Cassandra Dean, Tina Ferraro, Ariella Moon, Brandi Willis Schreiber, Lizzie Shane, and Sharon Sobel.
Here are just a few of the fabulous tales in this collection. Stay tuned for more!
The Fisher Men: Levi’s Story, A Wild Seasons Short by Christina Lauren follows three friends as they fish in uncharted territory. Nothing screams ratings for reality TV star Levi than an unexpected injury, it’s just the sort of footage the show could use. When Levi is forced to make a decision in order to keep the series from tanking, it throws a second chance into his lap. The one woman he never forgot, Emmy Lewis, has returned. Was it planned or just coincidence?
In five chapters Christina Lauren deliver a tale with the perfect amount of sizzle and the desire for more from these lovable characters. This two peppers spicy latte has just enough to make you tingle and is it’s for mature readers 18+.
Scandalous by Cassandra Dean is set in 1830 where we find Earl Edington reunited with Sofia Hargrove, the woman he ruined. Time has done little to heal Edington’s heart and when he sees Sofia, the one thing he still desires is the very thing that put him in this predicament.
Despite what he did, he still desires her. Does this reunion stand a chance? Only if their hearts can forgive. Is that enough for a second chance?
Unfortunately, he’s not the only one with desires this time around. Can they learn to trust each other again? Dress up in your ballroom best for this delightful tale.
One Hot Mess by Tina Ferraro takes us back to high school. Madeleine devices a plan to be closer to Hayes, she needs his help with one thing, is he willing to help? When her plan backfires, she’ll have to admit her true reasons for asking Hayes for help. If she does, her Senior year might be the worst ever. Is it worth the risk?
Head back to High School for first crushes, heart-melting kisses and the friendships that help shape you. Don’t miss this charming and tender story of the heart’s true desires.
Something Old, Something New by Lizzie Shane
Tori Jackson is a phenomenal wedding planner and loves her job. In fact, she would do almost anything for a client. But, when she must locate a missing groomsman, she will find a man who burned her heart without a phone call, e-mails, and assumed not interested. Radio silence. Oh, our heart aches for Tori.
Nick Taylor left town while navigating through scandal, family disappointment, and the assumption he was doing the right thing. If only he was able to act on his feelings, would he have done the right thing?
Ten years is a long time to carry secrets. Find out what happens when the truth is revealed and the past is forgiven. That is, if Nick and Tori can trust each other. Only a true love could weather through and find a way for a second chance. Will this wedding planner finally plan her own happy-ever-after?
When Life Imitates Art by Marilyn Brant
There is nothing more exciting than plotting out a new literary story. When an author decides to brainstorm in a bookstore, a few patrons catch her eye and unknowingly helps inspire her creative flow.
In a tale that could have been inspired anywhere, her work catches the attention of one man. When art imitates life and her unsuspecting muse finds her, will sparks fly for real the second time around? I just love a meet-cute like this one!
Happy Reading
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Sep 29, 2017 | Blog, Blog Tour, Sara Ney, September 2017
He’s not a douchebag;
but that doesn’t stop his friends from
turning him into one.
The Whole Latte:
How to Date A Douchebag: The Learning Hours by Sara Ney is a fun and flirty sports romance. It’s time to go back to college with this fast paced story, characters that leave an impression on your heart, and crazy chemistry.
Discover what really happens in this world of College Wrestling as this crew returns for another installment of unsolicited dating advice and debauchery. Can the douche in this story prove he’s not such a bad guy? Will the girl who answers the ad love him for who he is, or will his campus reputation destroy any chance for romance?
It’s time to settle in for a slow-burn, with lots of wicked banter, college shenanigans, and a wrestling team that you will love to hate ;). Sara makes sure that you are fully satisfied at the end and leaves you wanting more from her world of douche’s.
You are moments away from discovering who the lucky hero is and the wrestling season plays out. Will the ladies on campus discover that perhaps, it’s possible to be a jock and not a douche. Enjoy your bookcation!
A two peppers spicy latte hot delight with the perfect amount of sizzle to make you tingle. Oh, and yes, it’s for mature readers 18+. 
I received this ARC for a fair and honest review.
Author info: Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte’s, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.
She lives with her husband, children, and her ridiculously large dog.
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Sara Ney is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the How to Date a Douchebag series, and is best known for her sexy, laugh-out-loud New Adult romances. Among her favorite vices, she includes: iced latte’s, historical architecture and well-placed sarcasm. She lives colorfully, collects vintage books, art, loves flea markets, and fancies herself British.
She lives with her husband, children, and her ridiculously large dog.
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Sep 27, 2017 | Blog, Guest Post, Jeanne Adams, Nancy Northcott, September 2017
Today I’ve got Jeanne Adams to share a little bit about her recent release Outcast Station. Thanks for stopping by Jeanne and sharing the whole latte with us!
Hi Rae! I’m excited to join you. I got a frappacino though…it’s hot today! I appreciate you giving a shout-out to my new release, Welcome to Outcast Station though, because I know you really prefer romance to straight science fiction.
While Outcast Station is a departure from my Romantic Suspense and Paranormal Romance roots, it was great fun to create this fast-paced space adventure. The stories will continue with Christmas on Outcast Station, out later this year. There will eventually be love interest, but for right now….adventure is the key!
Joining me in this fun endeavor is my Romance Bandits pal, Nancy Northcott. Both my story and Nancy’s are thrillers with strong protagonists that harken back to the golden era of Science Fiction. In fact, Nancy and I were thrilled when reviewers compared Welcome to Outcast Station to Robert Heinlein’s best and the works of Jack McDevitt.
If you like science fiction with strong leads, and a diverse cast, then you may want to join us out in space on Outcast Station. While decidedly NOT ROMANCE, these stories are nevertheless worth the read!
WELCOME TO OUTCAST STATION
The Accidental Plague by Jeanne Adams
Outcast Station is a backwater, but for BVax Scientist Ravinisha Trentham, any posting is better than washing dishes. Ravi is top in her graduating class, but only Outcast would hire a McKeonite. Someone on station wants her dead, but when a plague breaks out, Ravi may be their only hope. If the murderer gets to her first, everyone will die.
The New Badge by Nancy Northcott
Deputy Marshal Hank Tremaine crosses the wrong person and lands at Outcast Station, the armpit of Terran space. His hostile boss promptly assigns him to a backcountry murder. Solving it will help redeem his reputation and get him posted somewhere more civilized. But failing to find the killer will bury his career once and for all.
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www.NancyNorthcott.com
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Sep 26, 2017 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, Gail Z Martin, Jeanne Adams, September 2017, Tawny Weber
Happy Book Birthday A Haven Harbor Halloween with novellas from Tawny Weber, Gail Z. Martin, Barbara Devlin and Jeanne Adams. This collection features four novellas that vary in heat and genre. Sit back and enjoy your bookcation to Haven Harbor. Be sure to read through to the bottom of this post for a fabulous giveaway! I received an ARC from the authors for a fair and honest review. If you love reading stories for the season, then one-click this Halloween collection at the bottom of this post. The sale price won’t last long.
Decadent Desires by Tawny Weber is set at the charming Karma Cafe. If you are a fan of Tawny’s Sexy SEAL books, this one does not disappoint. No, it doesn’t have SEALs but has the same chemistry and lovable characters.
Samson Phillips has roots in Haven Harbor but this adventure finds our dear hero in San Francisco sent to help Rose. He’ll need to keep his intentions a secret if he’s to help Rose and the town of Haven Harbor. What will happen when Rose discovers the truth?
Rose MacBriar is in a bit of a jam and will need to work with Sam if she has any hopes of salvaging her latest project. These two will have quite the tale to tell if they can agree to work together in a productive way 😉 Rose will need to trust Sam and accept the truth about her family.
Secrets, sweets and sin. Don’t miss this story of love, magick and mischief. This two peppers spicy latte hot delight with the perfect amount of sizzle to make you tingle. Oh, and yes, it’s for mature readers 18+.
New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of more than forty-five books, Tawny Weber writes sassy, emotional romances featuring hot alpha heroes. Stories with a dash of humor and a whole lot of sexy attitude! A fan of Johnny Depp, cupcakes, and her very own hero husband, Tawny enjoys papercrafting, gardening, spending time with her family and dogs.
Fans are invited to check out Tawny’s books at her website, www.tawnyweber.com. For extra fun, join her Red Hot Readers Club for goodies like free reads, complete first chapters, recipes, insider story info and much more.
Backlist for Haven Harbor. Click the cover for more tasty fun!
Check out my review from yesterday’s post for A Taste of Magick by Barbara Devlin
Jeanne Adams returns to Haven Harbor in her latest Haven Harbor novella. In After Midnight, an unsolved murder sets the scene, and time is running out. Fingers crossed there are no more victims.
Everyone knows what makes Haven Harbor special, the town witches and their unique abilities. By using their unique skills they can take care of “things” and that is why Haven Harbor is such a charming town, and always full of surprises.
Jim Stansfield has not been able to shake Keira out of his mind since she first stepped into Haven Harbor, and now she’s in need of a mechanic. Normally Jim wouldn’t mind, but it seems to be quite often. If he can figure out what’s going on with her car, might solve a mystery that’s plagued her for months. Will the reason she’s in town come between them? If Keira Danby can come to terms with her past, Jim might be able to admit he’s in love and ready to share himself completely.
This two peppers spicy latte hot delight with the perfect amount of sizzle to make you tingle. Oh, and yes, it’s for mature readers 18+.
Jeanne Adams writes award-winning suspense, paranormal, mysteries and urban fantasies. She’s also a sought-after speaker, who knows a thing or two about getting rid of the evidence…
Jeanne specializes in thrills and suspense. Even her paranormal and urban fantasies have a suspense element, so be prepared! She loves football, baseball, dogs, Halloween and the weird and she teaches classes for writers on body disposal.
Jeanne lives in DC with her husband and two growing sons, as well as two dogs – a Lab and an Irish Water Spaniel. Don’t tell, but she’s prone to adopting more dogs when her husband isn’t looking.
Featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, and other publications, her books have been consistently hailed as “One of the best Suspense Books of the Year!” by Romantic Times. You can find her at her newly redesigned website: www.JeanneAdams.com, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/JeanneAdams or at www.Facebook.com/JeanneAdamsAuthor
Keepsakes by Gail Martin is familiar ground for Deadly Curiosities fans. This adventure finds Cassidy and Teag hunting down ancient artifacts while strange things keep happening in Charleston, SC. The setting is magnificent, the historic homes are to die for, and the magick is strong.
How does Haven Harbor connect to Charleston? Who is behind the disruptions and chaos? It’s about to get stormy as Gail has given her readers a clever connection to Jeanne Adams world of Haven Harbor in this fast paced read! Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with either author, this book can be read as a standalone.
Author Info:
Gail Z. Martin writes epic fantasy, urban fantasy and steampunk for Solaris Books and Orbit Books. Vengeance: A Darkhurst novel, is the second in a new epic fantasy series for Solaris (coming April, 2018). Her Deadly Curiosities urban fantasy series set in Charleston, SC has a new novel, Vendetta, and a new collection, Trifles and Folly. Spells, Salt, and Steel is the first in another new urban fantasy series set in upstate Pennsylvania. Other work includes the Chronicles Of The Necromancer series, the Fallen Kings Cycle, the Ascendant Kingdoms series, the Deadly Curiosities urban fantasy series, and Iron & Blood (co-authored with Larry N. Martin)
Gail Z. Martin
Proud Member: SFWA, Broad Universe
New in 2017
Scourge: A Novel of Darkhurst
Trifles and Folly: A Deadly Curiosities Collection
Salvage Rat (new space adventure by Larry N. Martin)
Assassin’s Honor: Book One in the Assassins of Landria
Plus all-new novellas in the Jonmarc Vahanian Adventures, Blaine McFadden Adventures, Deadly Curiosities Adventures and Storm and Fury Adventures
GIVEAWAY CLOSED
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Sep 25, 2017 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, Featured Author, September 2017
USA Today bestselling, Amazon All-Star author Barbara Devlin was born a storyteller, but it was a weeklong vacation to Bethany Beach, Delaware that forever changed her life. The little house her parents rented had a collection of books by Kathleen Woodiwiss, which exposed Barbara to the world of romance, and Shanna remains a personal favorite.
Barbara writes heartfelt historical romances that feature not so perfect heroes who may know how to seduce a woman but know nothing of marriage. And she prefers feisty but smart heroines who sometimes save the hero before they find their happily ever after.
Barbara is a disabled-in-the-line-of-duty retired police officer, and she earned an MA in English and continued a course of study for a Doctorate in Literature and Rhetoric. She happily considered herself an exceedingly eccentric English professor, until success in Indie publishing lured her into writing, full-time, featuring her fictional knighthood, the Brethren of the Coast.
www.barbaradevlin.com
Twitter: @barbara_devlin
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Magick, Straight Up by Barbara Devlin is a must read tale. This is Barbara Devlin’s first published contemporary piece and she has outdone herself.
If you are looking for a doctor this Halloween, head to Haven Harbor Regional Medical Center ER. Check in with Dr. Rafe Owen. This sexy new doc now calls Haven Harbor home and when he ventures out to meet the fine folk of Haven Harbor he encounters the owner of The Old Haven Mill Tavern, Mary-George McBride. Rafe’s world will never be the same and neither will yours ;).
Rafe is intent on getting to know George, will she open up and give him a chance? George has the ability to discover what he desires, will she use it? Trust is a very fragile thing and for this outsider he just might lose the one thing he wants if George hesitates to reveal her
secret before it’s too late?
Take a spin, enjoy a walk around town and then hop over for a bite at the Tavern. George might have your order ready before you walk through the door, don’t let it spook you. With fun and sexy characters you’ll be asking her for more from these two before long!
This spicy latte read is four peppers hot for full on, no holds barred sensuality and situations. It’s for mature readers 18+.
A Taste of Magick by Barbara Devlin will be here in a few hours. Are you ready for mischief, madness and mayhem in Haven Harbor? In a town where anything can happen and usually does, friendships are tested, magick is present, and love is waiting for those who least expect it.
Russell Lee is the high school jock that makes one horrible decision, and changes two lives, forever. Will he earn a chance to redeem himself? I hated him, I loved him and am amazed at how Barbara crafted this character and his story.
Cindy Parker can’t escape the past and is reminded daily that no one has forgotten. When Russell Lee returns to Haven Harbor, she will have to battle the demons of her past. Despite the horrible past, she is torn. What does one do when they still desire the one person that hurt you the most? Dear reader, you are gifted with witty lines and LOL moments. Time apart doesn’t always mend a broken heart, but it can plot something
wicked ;).
If Russell and Cindy have any hopes of finding love, they will have to learn to trust and forgive. A dash of love, a spoonful of spice and magick make this a tasty treat for breakfast tomorrow!
I received an ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Book Images designed by Dar Albert.
Giveaway Closed…Check out this giveaway from Barbara Devlin’s Pirates of the Coast Series.
