Excerpt :The Single Dad Dilema

Excerpt :The Single Dad Dilema

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“Do you have any fucking idea how fucking beautiful you are?” A small chuckle escapes him. It’s filled with nervous energy and a touch of chaos.

I blink several times, my mouth opening slightly to respond but nothing comes out. Because, did he really just say that? What do I say in return? Why is my throat constricting? 

“What’s underneath that T-shirt?” 

His question shocks me a little. I wasn’t expecting that at all. But it’s not a bad kind of shocked, like I’m appalled. Instead, I’m feeling quite… turned on.

“Just my panties,” I say honestly.

He squeezes his eyes shut for a long moment, inhaling deeply. He presses his palms to his eye sockets, applying pressure like he’s trying to rid a headache. And then he drops his hands, his eyes back on me in an instant.

“I’m going to ask you something, Darcy. And you have to be honest with me. No matter what.” His face is serious.

“Okay.”

“I’m a thirty-five-year-old man, Darcy. I’m a single dad, which somehow always has my life in a state of crazy. And then there’s you. And you’re young and beautiful and vibrant. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you, and you could literally have or be anything you want. You know?” He exhales. All of that tumbled out of him in one breath and now he’s looking at me like I should totally understand.

“I don’t understand,” I admit. 

“Just—” He straightens his shoulders and takes a moment to compose himself. “Just stand up, please.”

Without hesitation, I crawl to the edge of the bed and step off, making sure my shirt doesn’t ride up. I’m mere inches from him, but still, he steps closer. His body is humming. I can feel the energy rolling off him. But I don’t move.

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Book Review: Two birds, one Stone by Stevie Sparks

Book Review: Two birds, one Stone by Stevie Sparks

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Golden Retriever (MMC #1)
✔ Virgin Hero (MMC #2) and Heroine
(FMC)
Bodyguard (MMC#1)
✔ Found Family
✔ Loyalty
✔ Betrayal
✔ Secrets…oh the secrets!
✔ Alliances
✔ Desire

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What happens when you discover that the one thing you never thought you would experience was possible AND is soo…sooo…happening.

In a world where family expectations, obligations, and choice are filled with danger it’s time for Aldous, Brianna, and Roman to trust each other. Is it possible to escape a world so controlling? Once they realize they will need each other to outwit and survive they will discover that their connection and friendship is life changing.

While I have not read the other books in the series I wish I had to truly appreciate the characters and the journey they are on. I have already added the first two books to my list.

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Thank you The Author Agency and Steview Sparks for an advance reader copy for an honest and fair review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

 

 

 

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲?


Interview: Coffee With Romance Author Jade Presley Q & A

Interview: Coffee With Romance Author Jade Presley Q & A

Coffee With 1 300x300 Interview: Coffee With Romance Author Jade Presley Q & ARae: Welcome to the blog Jade Presley. With the warm days of summer fast approaching I’ve switched up my drinks and am enjoying a Coconut Vanilla Latte with a drizzle of caramel in my mug. What is in your cuppa?

Jade: Right now, I’m hooked on a mix of cherry juice and Topo Chico!

Rae: I find that reading is best when I have a beverage and a snack, what do you need to have for yourself when you are settling in to read?

Jade: I usually squeeze reading in anywhere I can in between deadlines so I’m often reading on my device during lunch breaks or right before bed! I take the escape any way I can get it J

Rae: Before we start can you tell everyone about the books you write?

Jade: Yes! I write why choose romantasy (multiple love interests for the main character where she doesn’t have to choose) always set in a fantastical world with high stakes and tons of spice.

Rae: When was the moment you knew you wanted to be an author?

Jade: I’ve wanted to be an author since my second-grade teacher gave us a blank hardback book and told us we could write about anything we wanted. That assignment sparked a passion for storytelling that lives on to this day. From then on, anytime anyone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always answered author. Every move I made in school, college, and beyond was to achieve that, and I feel so lucky that I get to live out my dream every single day as a full-time author.

Rae: What are your writing rituals?

Jade: Plotting. I always spend a week or so meticulously plotting out any new project I’m working on, right down to a chapter-by-chapter synopsis. This helps me know exactly what I’m working on when I sit down to write and holds me accountable for my deadline goals. And music. I use music to help me get into the mindset of certain characters or scenes, so I’m never without a good playlist when writing.

Rae: Do you prefer pen and paper or type away?

Jade: A little of both! I’ve recently started to jot ideas down in my iPad, which has been a huge lifesaver for my notebook addiction. I like using the iPad for my early ideas because I can drop inspirational pictures in the notes and make aesthetic boards to go along with it. It really helps flesh out the ideas in those early stages. After that, it’s mostly typing but I’ve had to do my fair share of dictation recently (wrist surgery forced that learning curve but it didn’t stop me from writing!)

Rae: What is your writing process? When you start writing a book do you sort out if there is the possibility for it to evolve into a series or do you prefer to write standalone books?

Jade: Whenever I sit down to plot a book, I usually know if it has series potential or not. As mentioned above, I’m a plotter, so before I start writing I know where the book will end and how it will lead into another book or not. Of course, sometimes during the writing process new twists will pop up, but the general direction of the plot will still hold true. I’m a fan of series because there’s so much room for character development and fun side-quests.

HEAT SPICY 1 300x300 Interview: Coffee With Romance Author Jade Presley Q & ARae: I am so thankful to Entangled Publishing for introducing me to you when they sent me an arc of your upcoming release The Never List that releases on April 8th. I’m so excited for everyone to have the opportunity to read this. Is there a way you can share what inspired you to write this book without spoiling too much for readers?

Jade: Thank you so much! That means everything to me 🙂 The original idea for The Never List came to me after chatting with my publisher about the vibes of my next project. We wanted a rich romantasy with a heavy dose of steam and an empowered female lead who still faces incredible challenges. I played with several ideas but couldn’t stop thinking about a royal event where every woman on the continent wants a chance to be selected as the four princes’ mate…except my main character. She’s against the royal authority for so many valid reasons, but she ends up being selected and must navigate a dangerous set of circumstances to stay alive. The plot exploded from there and I dove headfirst into writing it. It took me three months from start to finish, and then several months of sharpening with my fantastic team of editors.

Rae: They say some readers not only see the words on the page but they also visualize the book with an entire movie playing out in their head each and every time they read. For me, this played like an epic miniseries that I did not want to end. What type of research did you do to bring Lumathyst, the Lords of Chaos and Rylee to life? Did you know from the start this would be a why choose adventure? Were there any challenges to creating a book with four main male characters and one strong female main character?

Jade: I love the idea of it being a miniseries! And that happens for me too. When I write, I always see it play out like a movie, and it’s such a fun experience every time. As for research, I spent weeks reading and researching different royal hierarchies throughout history, gobbling up all the royal facts and nuances I could. I wanted a solid—if not flawed—power structure to base Lumathyst off of. As for Rylee, she came to me fully fleshed out and with a story to tell. I’m always so grateful for my loud characters and she was screaming at me to tell her story. The Legends of Chaos came to me a bit more slowly, but I always knew The Never List would be a why choose. I have too much fun with a genre that is centered on empowering women and having the focus solely be on her. There’s always challenges when handling four different connections for the main character, but it’s something I love about writing the genre. There’s a delicate balance to strike when there are so many love interests and it brings out the most amazing, complex relationships.

Rae: While I have not seen any published details regarding future publications is it fair to assume after that jaw-dropping last page there will be more from the Lords of Chaos in our future? Readers, do not come after me…I am not spoiling anything rather informing you that this story is not concluded when you turn the last page.

Jade: Absolutely! The Never List will continue 🙂 I’m working on the sequel now!

Rae: If readers would like to connect with you in person, where can they find you?

Jade: You can find me on Instagram or TikTok and for in-person events please check out the events page on my website at jadepresley.com

Rae: Thank you so much for hanging out with me today and congratulations on your upcoming release of The Never List.

Jade: Thanks so much for having me! It was so much fun chatting with you!

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1. What is your must read book? Why? Oh my goodness, such a tough question! There are SO many amazing books out there right now! I just finished Quicksilver by Callie Hart and I legit couldn’t put it down!

2. If I visit your hometown, where are you taking me, and what’s the best place to grab a bite? I would take you to a small local Irish pub that is my absolute favorite place! Everything on their menu is perfection and the view of the Colorado mountains adds to the vibes.

3. What is one thing readers would be surprised to know about you? I’ve never read Pride & Prejudice…or seen the movie…I know, don’t hate me! It’s on my ever-growing TBR! LOL

4. What is your guilty pleasure? Can pleasure be guilty? I’m of the mind that if it brings you joy (and doesn’t harm anyone) go for it! I suppose you could say marathoning Love is Blind whenever it comes out could be considered a GP lol.

5. What are you afraid of? On a basic level? Snakes. I’m Indiana Jones when it comes to those things—why’d it have to be snakes?

6. Tats or No Tats? If tats, how many and what did you choose for your first one? Tats! I just recently got my first two! My first one is a crescent moon with lily flowers around it (the flowers represent my niece) and my husband and two children’s names inside the moon. The second one is a paw print of my recently passed English bulldog. We had her for twelve wonderful years and I wanted to memorialize her this way.

7. Binge watcher or weekly viewer? Which show(s)? I don’t get to watch all the shows I want to, there are way too many good ones releasing ALL THE TIME. I try my best to squeeze them in whenever I have time. I devoured Shrinking recently and loved it!

8. Is there a book you have read that you would love to see made into a movie (besides yours😊)? Seeing Lumathyst on the screen would be an amazing dream come true, but I would love to see The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen as a movie or TV show. That book was fire, and I know it would translate to screen so well!

9. What is the one thing you cannot live without? My family, for sure. They’re my why. The reason I work as hard as I do.

10. What is the one career that gives you the shudders? Hmm, that’s an interesting one I’ve never thought of before. Snake handler?

11. If I opened your handbag/bag/briefcase, what item would I be shocked to see? The sheer number of snacks I have in there. I don’t usually carry a bag, but if I am it’s because I’m out with my two kiddos and they always require copious amounts of snacks.

12. What app on your phone/iPad gets the most use? I have the Notability app on my iPad that I use daily, mainly for jotting down book ideas or to-do lists.

Thank you for hanging out today. To connect with Jade Presley you can find her at:

Instagram
TikTok
jadepresley.com

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what are your must have snacks while reading?

 

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Last Now Next

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✔ Curvy Heroine
✔ Age Gap
✔ Multiple POV
✔ Mountain Men
✔ Not So Accidentally Pregnant
✔ Grumpy x Sunshine

A not so accidentally pregnant surrogate will unexpectedly fall in love with a mountain man. A contract is the only thing preventing two people from falling in love. Will Wyatt and Trista discover they both desire the same thing but the only obstacle is admitting the truth. Will they ignore family expectations and pursue their own dreams to finally have what they really want?

☕🔥🔥🔥 Smokin’ hot spicy romance proves love conquers all.

From the character arcs to the fun, quirky, and at times emotionally tugging plot arc this is a series that I can’t wait to read more of.

Thank you to @harlequinbooks for an arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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✔ The one that got away
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden
✔ Coach’s Daughter
✔ Hearing Loss Rep
✔ Second Chance
✔ Forced Proximity
✔ Meddling Grandma
☕🔥🔥🔥 Spicy sports romance series with off-and-on-the-ice hockey fun, super spicy banter, and shenanigans. 
TW/CW: loss off page

What will Miles Falcon do when he discovers that he slept with the coach’s daughter?

Leighton is passionate about her photography business and when she has an opportunity to work for her fathers hockey team will she be able to resist being around Miles?

If you love hockey romance with interconnected characters then check this out.

Thank you Lauren Blakely for the arc for an honest and fair review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

♥ NOW ♥

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✔ Dual POV
✔ High Angst
✔ Arranged Marriage
✔ Virgin Hero
✔ Bold Heroine
✔ Childhood Frenemies to Strangers
to Lovers
✔ Forced Proximity
🔥 Inferno Heat: Graphic and detailed scenes that include any or all of the following: Erotica, BDSM, or something mentioned in the authors Trigger Warning.

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✔ Dual POV
✔ Forced Proximity
✔ Opposites Attract
✔ Age Gap (FMC 35 MMC 28
✔ Tattooed MMC

 

 

 

♥ NEXT ♥

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𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁?

Bookish Fun…

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While I read any heat level I’m finding the books in my stash this week are more on the spicier side and paired with a iced coffee.

𝗤: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲?

Cover Reveal: Two birds, one Stone by Stevie Sparks

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✨𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋✨

𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐒, 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 by @steviesparks.author

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

🌊 MMF Romance
💜 dark(er) romance
🌊 marriage of convenience
💜 grumpy and two sunshines
🌊 crime family (FMC)
💜 golden retriever hitman hero (MMC #1)
🌊 billionaire (MMC #2)
💜 virgin heroine
🌊 bodyguard romance (MMC #1)
💜 virgin hero (MMC #2)
🌊 wounded hero (MMC #2)
💜 enemies-to-lovers
🌊 found family
💜 exhibitionism
🌊 slow burn

A forced marriage. A fragile truce. A burning desire.

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿?

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