by Rae Latte | Aug 12, 2022 | August 2022, Blog, Christi Barth
The Accidental Fiance by Christi Barth is the first installment in A Love Lottery series.
A contest to win a historic inn comes at the perfect time for Alex Kirkland. Will a new opportunity on the Eastern Shore with friends lead to success?
A fake fiance, a curveball, and a leap of faith add to a home restoration where secrets are uncovered that may prove to be a renovation roadblock. Can a fresh start and budding friendship last when the past collides with the present?
Sinfully Sweet – hotter than sweet with bedroom romance that tingles in all the right places, and a dash of spice to satisfy that slightly spicy craving.
One-click now or order a paperback and dive into your next book adventure. Lucky for your dear readers there are three books in this series to dive into and get lost for days. Discover Christi Barth’s backlist here and enjoy endless book adventures. Happy reading!
by Rae Latte | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog, Blog Tour, Christi Barth, November 2019
Today we have the blog tour for THE PRINCESS PROBLEM by Christi Barth! Check it out and grab your copy today!
The Princess Problem by Christi Barth is a slow burn that ignites with perfection as gloriously as the fireworks for the Queen’s Jubilee. There is nothing sweeter and more exciting than setting out to live your dreams and discovering that the life you imagined has to wait because you suddenly have what most little girls dream of but the one thing you can’t ever imagine. A world of yoga pants and denium are no match for the boutique gowns and designer shoes. Grab your scrunchies and get ready for a wardrobe change.
When Kelsey Wishner moves to New York City with her sister, her dreams are simple. One moment with an unexpected intruder will change everything. Unwilling to accept the facts, she will have minutes to prepare for a change in her plans. The land of Moncrian will attempt to provide clarity to secrets. Will she be able to trust anyone every again? What will she do when her heart betrays her in the most unexpected and daring way? Can she truly accept what has been discovered?
Elias has one job, to protect the crown and let nothing cloud his judgement and that means, no time for matters of the heart. If you’re looking for your next book boyfriend, Elias is brave, bold, charming and sexy. Living with honor he vows to make things right for his family and his best friend. The man is dreamy and willing to do whatever is necessary. Can he truly convince himself it’s only fun when he pursues Kelsey?
In a world where everything is scheduled and planned with purpose, Elias will discover that love doesn’t care what your agenda dictates or protocol mandates. Love is messy, complicated, and deliciously decadent when Christi is cleverly writing stories. Family expectations, love, duty and honor. So many fun details, rich dialogue and steamy sex scenes leave you begging for more. While this is the first book in the series, there is plenty to keep you entertained and glued to your favorite reading spot. I will never look at a pair of jeans without thinking about Elias ;).
Caution, this scorchin hot read may lead to unexpected need to turn on the A/C. I received an ARC from Inkslinger PR in 
exchange for a fair and honest review. I’m patiently waiting for the second installment in the Unexpectedly Royal series though if it magically appeared in my e-reader I wouldn’t say a word Christi Barth ;).
A fun and sexy adventure, Christi captures all the things you crave in a romance novel. What would you do if you discovered you might be Royal? Would you be so trusting? Could you leave everything you ever knew and set out for a new country? Hit pause and cozy up, grab your fuzzy blanket and hot cuppa.
Each book in the Unexpectedly Royal series is STANDALONE:
* The Princess Problem
* Ruling the Princess
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About the Author:
USA TODAY bestseller Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance.
Christi can always be found either whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.
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by Rae Latte | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, Blog Blitz, Christi Barth, November 2019
Today we have the pre-release blitz for THE PRINCESS PROBLEM by Christi Barth! Check it out and pre-order your copy today!
Title: The Princess Problem
Author: Christi Barth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 18th
Each book in the Unexpectedly Royal series is STANDALONE:
* The Princess Problem
* Ruling the Princess
Pre-Order Your Copy Today!
Exclusive Excerpt:
“My life—the brand new life I just started—is gone. Nobody seems to care about me,” Kelsey thumped her chest as her voice cracked, “the actual person in here behind the princess title. Except for you.”
Her aching vulnerability tore into Elias like a sword straight through his gut. It tore through the rules and protocol and every layer of common sense.
All that was left was a man watching a lost, lonely woman. It was blindingly obvious what she needed. So he wrapped his arms around Kelsey and hugged her.
She didn’t cry, or even tremble. But she did heave in a deep sigh, and when she let it out, her whole body relaxed into his. Except for her arms, which slid into a tight embrace around his waist.
They sat like that for long moments. Long enough for Elias to notice the determined buzz of a bee overhead. Long enough for a peacock to strut past them, its vibrant green and blue tailfeathers dragging on the ground like a train. Long enough for Elias to also notice how his arms wrapped so far around her small frame that the tips of his fingers grazed the sides of her breasts.
He knew he should move. Readjust.
He didn’t care about should. Elias only cared about making Kelsey feel better. Feel like herself.
Feel that he did, indeed, care for her.
Finally, Kelsey lifted her head from where it rested on his collarbone. “Thank you.”
“You’re—” but before he could finish the phrase, Kelsey kissed him.
It was just a soft, faint brush of lips over lips. Probably meant to be nothing more than a continuation of her thanks. Except that something sparked between them. The one, faint touch instantly morphed into more. Elias honestly couldn’t say which one of them consciously deepened the kiss. It felt organic.
It felt necessary.
It felt right.
They clung to each other, and that soft brush grew into a real kiss. The kind he gave after a date where everything clicked, where he and the woman connected deeply. The kind he hadn’t given anyone in many, many months.
Kelsey’s beauty had struck Elias from the moment that flimsy, splotched apartment door opened. But then, as she stood her ground with such determination, as she sassed him on the plane, as she approached every step of this journey with such bravery, his feelings had changed. The involuntary, primal acknowledgement of wanting her body had flipped over into wanting her.
The pressure between their lips, between their bodies intensified. Elias moved his lips harder against hers. Kelsey pushed right back. They kissed and kissed and suddenly their tongues were tangled, tasting and teasing.
Elias groaned. God, she was delicious. Sweet. Tantalizing. And so soft every single damn place they were touching.
His hands slid up through the silk of her hair to tilt Kelsey’s head back, to deepen his angle. But then he immediately slid one palm down her back to keep her pressed close. To keep those firm breasts rubbing against his chest as she swayed her upper body.
It didn’t make up for the fact they were seated side by side, that their hips and legs and bellies weren’t rubbing together. But it was damned sexy, especially sexy, paired with the breathy little moans she kept exhaling.
“Elias,” she murmured, as his lips moved down the tantalizing column of her neck. God, he just wanted to keep going. Push that prim and proper sweater out of the way and keep lapping at the pale skin that he couldn’t get enough of.
“Princess,” he replied.
And then froze.
His subconscious had just saved him. Tossing out that automatic title had been the necessary reminder that he wasn’t only kissing Kelsey. Elias was making out with a Princess of the Realm.
Also? He was making out with his best friend’s little sister.
About the Author:
USA TODAY bestseller Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance.
Christi can always be found either whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.
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by Rae Latte | Jun 28, 2019 | Authors Dish, Blog, Christi Barth, June 2019, MK Meredith, Samantha Chase
If you’re heading to New York City July 24-27, 2019 for RWA2019 or another conference reminders and tips are always helpful. Especially when it comes to packing, and as a first timer commuting to the hotel each day I am hoping I remember to pack all the things in one suitcase ;).
Hopefully you won’t find yourself waking up in the middle of the night panicked that you now need the very thing you forgot to pack. Or, finding out moments before you have a meeting or fun place to go, you ran out of or forgot something essential.
So, to all the newbies, and seasoned travel veterans, I’m running an Authors Dish specifically targeted on what authors and industry professionals always include in their suitcases, what they stash in their conference bag to avoid hunger pains and the things they forget once and hopefully never again. While some of the authors contributing are not attending we love that they want to contribute.
May this inspire you to plan, make your lists, and triple check so you are prepared for just about anything. If you’re heading to RWA2019 I’d love to say hi. Comment below so we can be sure to meet up in NYC.
Stay tuned as we’ll have plenty of tips and tricks in the upcoming weeks so check the blog daily.
Today in the cafe are NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Samantha Chase, USA Today Bestselling Author Christi Barth, and Author MK Meredith.
Rae: What five things do you have to pack when attending a conference?
Samantha Chase: My laptop, my Kindle, way more clothes than I will ever wear, Zzzquil (to help me sleep), and my travel fan.
Christi Barth:
5 things:
- I’m an overpacker extraordinaire (#noregrets) so I bring medicine for everything – you never know what will hit mid-con! Paranoid? Maybe. Super useful to either me or a friend-in-need? You bet!
- I always bring both a kindle and a paperback (in case the kindle breaks) because sometimes you have a 7 minute break and just need to read.
- A water bottle – it is too easy to not hydrate sufficiently. And the tiny cups in panel rooms are worthless. Bring your own bottle and refill in every workshop!
- A Tide Stick – again, either useful for you or a friend.
- A notebook – really, the clacking of keys on laptops is disrupting and rude to everyone else in a workshop. Go old school – stick to paper and pen!
MK Meredith: business cards, marketing materials, lip balm/gloss, phone charger, jacket or sweater to layer.
Rae: What is your snack attack must haves in your day bag?
Samantha: Lindt dark chocolate (70% cacao) and Coca Cola
Christi: Besides the aforementioned water bottle? Nuts/dried fruit. Easy to fill ziploc and have all week.
MK Meredith: PEANUT BUTTER!!!
Rae:What’s the one thing you forget to pack and swear to remember next time?
Samantha: I’m ashamed to say I never forget. I start packing a week in advance, make a list, check it twice (or fourteen). I usually overpack because I prepare for any and all situations! Yeah, I’m a dork like that.
Christi: Nothing – and here’s why – I have an Excel spreadsheet packing list. My friends mock me mercilessly about it, but everything is on it, and I just print a fresh one for every trip.
MK: Cash.
Rae: Thank you so much authors! I’ll be keeping a running list and will post it a week before RWA2019 so that hopefully no one needs to make a quick run to the lobby market or drug store around the corner. I’ll see you soon for new authors and more ideas!
** Author Bios **
Samantha Chase: Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than forty titles under her belt! When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Scrabble or Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 28 years and their two sons in North Carolina.
Christi Barth: USA TODAY bestselling author Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance, including the Naked Men and Aisle Bound series.
Christi can always be found either whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.
MK Meredith: MK Meredith writes single title contemporary romance novels which promise an emotional ride on heated sheets. A member of several writing groups, she believes the best route to success is to never stop learning.
She’s had a lifelong love affair with peanut butter — the only two things coming close in the battle for her affections are gorgeous heels, and maybe Gerard Butler…or was it David Gandy? Who is she kidding? Her true loves are her husband and two children who have survived her SEA’s (spontaneous explosions of affection) and live to tell the tale.
MK’s been reading romance long before she should have and can’t think of anything better than to fill her life with the promise of happily-ever-afters. When people ask, “Why romance?” She replies, “There is nothing more exhilarating than to write about one of the most powerful entities on earth. Love can be the fall of kingdoms and move mountains, destroy lives and create new life, inspire the dark and summon the light. Love is a challenge, a hope, and a miracle all wrapped into one. Love is life. I write about life.”
The Meredith’s live in the D.C. area with their two large fur babies…until the next adventure calls.
by Rae Latte | Apr 8, 2019 | Anthology, April 2019, Blog, Christi Barth, Stephanie St. Klaire
BLACKOUT: A Romance Anthology — available now!
What happens when the lights go out?
What happens when the lights go out in the city that never sleeps?
Games of chance, unexpected situations, and hours of sin!
Thirteen bestselling and award-winning authors are turning up the heat in an anthology featuring brand-new show-stopping stories set in Las Vegas. Roll the dice and get ready to feel the heat!
The Whole Latte:
There are thirteen adventures to keep you company and each one is full of excitement, spice, and characters that you will love to meet.
I was thrilled to receive an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. The stories range from sinfully sweet to scorchin hot and by the time you swipe the last page you might find yourself booking a ticket to Vegas. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right ;)?
The stories are fast paced and provide all the thrills for a mishap or two when the lights go out. While some authors I’d read before, many were new to me and I’m excited to dive into their backlist.
Here’s a peek at a few of the novellas….
In the Do-Over by Christi Barth we take an inside peek into the world of reality dating tv and the shenanigans that go on both off and in front of the camera. Ever wonder what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling? Is everything masterfully planned? What happens when the one you want deceives you, is everything as it seems?
Nothing complicates things more than the lights going out and being stuck with someone you can’t resist.
Don’t miss this spicy novella, best enjoyed with your favorite iced-beverage, a cozy chair, and maybe a fan.
Close Encounter by Stephanie St. Klaire delves into the world of security, a con job, and serial killers. In a split-second everything changes for Charlie and her life will never be the same, especially when the lights go out.
It’s a sinfully sweet -hotter than sweet with bedroom romance that tingles in all the right places, and a dash of spice to satisfy that slightly spicy craving.
What would you do if you were
More posting later today…. for now…check out the Blackout Anthology Trailer – here:http://bit.ly/2EvLSu0
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by Rae Latte | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Christi Barth, July 2018
Cruising Toward Love by Christi Barth is a bookcation you need and can take from the comfort of your cozy reading spot.
Everyone loves weddings except Zoe Balis who is working with her sister, a complete bridezilla. If that wasn’t enough to set our dear heroine into a frenzy, then perhaps a reunion with her ex-boyfriend Nate Hyatt might just push her over the edge. It’s a reunion that will force her to face the past and finally find out the reason he left her all those years ago.
So, how do we go from wedding planning to a seven day cruise in the Caribbean? Will Nate reveal the real reason he left and why he returned to town? One-click now to book passage on this cruise ship now.
Weddings are always stressful and a little rest and relaxation to unwind in tropical paradise sounds amazing right? What if Christi Barth adds a few surprises, a cast of characters to help our heroine finally find love, and a treasure hunt for the ultimate excursion?
It’s time to set sail for seven days in the Caribbean and all the fun, madness and adventure that awaits Zoe and Nate as they sort through the past and find out if they are destined for love or staying single forever. A high-seas adventure in tropical paradise with the possibility for love and a few reasons why falling in love so wonderful. This story is unpredictable, exciting and full of mystery.
Spicy – Best enjoyed with your favorite iced-beverage, a cozy chair, and maybe a fan.
I received an ARC from the Author for a fair and honest review.
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Author Info:
Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage.
A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance, including the Naked Men and Aisle Bound series. Christi can always be found whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!) or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the world.
