Friday, June 20, 2014

Book Spotlight: The Ringer by Amber Malloy

The Ringer
Amber Malloy





Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Number of pages: 184
Cover Artist: Lacey Savage




Book Description:

Lane Garret is a dead ringer...

Newly single, cheaters decoy Lane Garret is excited about her fresh start and believes everything is at last on track. Unfortunately, her fantasy of the good life is blown away…along with one of her marks. While on a date, Lane not just witnesses a murder but almost becomes a victim. Saved in the nick of time by one hot detective, she wonders if someone wants her dead.

On forced leave due to a pending Internal Affairs investigation, Jackson (Jax) Thornbird agrees to do a friend a favor. Tricked into decoy security, Jax decides one night will be easy enough, but things go awry. When shots are fired, he grabs the girl and leaves the scene of the crime—a rash decision that could ruin his career. However, Jax has a hunch the intended target wasn’t the dead, cheating husband.

About the Author:

Amber Malloy dreamed of being a double agent but couldn't pass the psyche evaluation. Crushed by despair that she couldn't legally shoot things, Amber pursued her second career choice as pastry chef. When she's not writing or whipping up a mean Snickers Cheesecake, she occasionally spies on her sommelier. Amber is convinced he's faking his French accent.


Author Links:
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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Author Interview & Giveaway: Boneseeker by Brynn Chapman

Boneseeker
Brynn Chapman


Genre: YA Historical Romance/ Mystery
Publisher: Month 9
Number of pages: approximately 300
Word Count: 63000

Book Description:

Arabella Holmes was born different and raised different. After it became apparent she wouldn't fit the role of a proper 1900's lady, her father, Sherlock, called in some lingering favors, and landed her a position at the Mutter Museum. The museum was Arabella's dream; she was to become a purveyor of abnormal science. What her father called a BoneSeeker.

Henry Watson arrives at the Mutter Museum with a double assignment--to become a finder of abnormal antiquities and to watch over and keep Arabella Holmes. An easy task, if he could only get her to speak to him instead of throwing knives in his general direction.

But this is no time for child's play. The two teens are assigned to a most secret exploration, when the hand of a Nephilim is unearthed in upstate New York. Soon, Arabella and Henry are caught in a fight for their lives as scientific debate swirls around them. Are the bones from a Neanderthal ... or are they living proof of fallen angels, who supposedly mated with humans according to ancient scrolls?

Sent to recover the skeleton, they discover they are the second team to have been deployed and the entire first team is dead. And now they must trust their instincts and rely on one another in order to survive and uncover the truth.

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MRP would like to extend a very warm welcome to Brynn Chapman, author of Boneseeker. Brynn, tell us about your publishing journey… 
My publishing journey has mirrored my writing, twisted and complex lol.
I started writing seriously in 2005, published with small press in 2006. I did not belong to any writer’s organizations—I knew nothing about the industry. I had always been told by English teachers I should write—but initially entered into medicine. 
I have belonged at different times to RWA, Horror Writers, GIam groups, The Blueboards. Through these, I learned about craft, the industry. 
I have a fabulous agent at The Aponte Agency, Victoria Lea, and am on submission. I have been pubbed in small press, mid size press and I self pub as well. I write out of the box—which is where my cortex lives. 
I love writing. Those three words are why we do it. Why no matter where or how it’s about words to page. Or thoughts let free.

If your book was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the leads? 
Since the whole Scarlett Johannson litigation I am reluctant to answer Lol. BUT I describe no actors in my book, so I should be safe. 
For BONESEEKER: Henry - a cross between Robert Pattinson and Dan Stevens.
For Arabella: Ellen Paige. For Watson and Holmes…well, who else? That seems elementary.

If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why? 
I will say 1900’s. It’s probably the only era I and my transient lack of filter and complete candor, could survive without ending up like Anne Boleyn.

What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner? 
Do not be afraid. Embrace difference in yourself and others. Wherever possible, live a life of gratitude and purpose.

Where do you write best?  
It really depends on the day, and what the ole neurons and synapses choose to do. Sometimes it’s natural as breathing other days, Chinese water torture. Either on my deck or hidden in an alcove of Panera when the snowflakes fall.

What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it? 
I have the standard near-toppling TBR pile, like everyone else—but the most recent was The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle. 
Amish dystopian. Do not judge LOL, it was utterly fabulous—the writing had a literary quality with enough grit and scare to make it wonderfully unique.

What other genre would you write and why?
I have tried my hand at all that I am capable of…but I honestly feel at home in fantasy-historical-romantic elements. I could do straight historical or historical romance. I read all over the place from horror to contemporary.

Thank you so much for joining us today, Brynn. We really enjoyed the visit. Good luck and great sales with Boneseeker. 

About the Author:
Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, Brynn Chapman is the daughter of two teachers. Her writing reflects her passions: science, history and love—not necessarily in that order. In real life, the geek gene runs strong in her family, as does the Asperger’s syndrome.

Her writing reflects her experience as a pediatric therapist and her interactions with society’s downtrodden. In fiction, she’s a strong believer in underdogs and happily-ever-afters. She also writes non-fiction and lectures on the subjects of autism and sensory integration and is a medical contributor to online journal The Age of Autism.

Author Links:  

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Tour giveaway:
$10 Amazon Gift Card
1 print copy of Boneseeker open to US Shipping

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Boxed Set Book Spotlight: SEALs of Summer, Anthology

The SEALs of Summer Super Bundle



The SEALs of Summer Military Super-bundle of ten novellas and novels hit both the New York Times and the USA Today bestseller lists… now read the next books from authors Anne Marsh, Cora Seton, Zoe York, Kimberley Troutte, S.M. Butler, and Jennifer Lowery.






SWEET BURN by Anne Marsh:
It’s supposed to be a quick wedding hook-up. She’s lonely. He’s available. After seeing Rio Donovan and Gia Jackson down the aisle, the sizzling sexual chemistry between Mimi Hart and Mack Landry has this pair burning up the sheets in a night of no-holds fantasies. One night. No regrets. And no promises. As Strong’s resident bad girl and bartender, Mimi has earned every inch of her reputation. Tattoos, motorcycles and dancing on the bar—Mimi’s all in. She’s fun and she’s tough, a hot sex-on-the-pool-table woman—not a sunset-and-kisses sweetheart. Until her wedding hook-up, Mack Landry, turns into a man on a sensual mission…and threatens to send her heart into freefall even as her own past threatens to catch up with her.


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To learn more about Ann Marsh and her books, visit her website


THE SOLDIER’S E-MAIL ORDER BRIDE by Cora Seton:
When a damaged soldier and a disgraced Hollywood actress agree to marry for a year, can they remember that it's only supposed to be an act?


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To learn more about Cora Seton and her books, visit her website


THE MAZE by Jennifer Lowery:
Former Navy SEAL, Noah Kincaid, bears the responsibility of fellow counterterrorist operative, Atalanta Devayne’s, imprisonment, torture and retirement. Now the drug lord has resurfaced and set up an elaborate plan to exact his revenge on Attie. Noah and Attie must face challenges to overcome the past and accept their feelings for each other before the danger that tore them apart separates them forever.


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To learn more about Jennifer Lowery and her books, visit her website




LOCK AND LOAD by Kimberley Troutte:
When a Chinese gaming company tricks Amber Fitz into hacking the U.S. Department of Defense to extract weaponry secrets, can she trust Charlie Handly and his newly-formed SEAL team to get her out of China and protect the secrets in her hands?

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To learn more about Kimberley Troutte and her books, visit her website


WOUNDED COURAGE by S.M. Butler:
Addison Hardy kept Navy SEAL Eamon Murphy twisted in knots growing up, with her vivacious smile and her gorgeous curves. He thought he was over his best friend’s sister. But finding her at the wrong end of his weapon three years later is only the beginning, and Murphy just might have to break all his rules to keep her safe.

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To learn more about S.M. Butler and her books, visit her website


BEYOND LOVE AND HATE by Zoe York:
Beth Stewart is ready to find a nice guy and settle down. But the only man who makes her tingle also drives her crazy in the non-sexy, work-related way. When her bosses hire Finn Howard as a marketing consultant for their growing winery, Beth is sure working together is going to be a complete disaster. Finn knows he can't give Beth what she wants--and a nice guy would walk away. But when a long day of work turns into a private night, fueled by wine and pent-up desire, he gives in to his baser instincts. Damn the consequences. Latest in the sexy small town.


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To learn more about Zoe York and her books, visit her website




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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Book Spotlight: Lightening over Bennett Ranch by Amber Daulton

Lightning over Bennett Ranch
The Ranch Collection
Amber Daulton

Publisher: Books to Go Now
Release Date: June 9th, 2014  
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sexual Rating: Sweet


About the Book: 
Melody Bennett’s parents trampled on her teenage romance with a drifter ten years ago. He disappeared without a word of goodbyes on the night they had planned to run away together. Since then, she cast aside her foolish notions of happily ever after and worked hard alongside the hired help to care for the majestic horses on her family’s beloved ranch. She refused to give love another chance and resigned to live her life alone.
Max Fortaine returned with a heart guarded by secrets and a sizable bank account that took blood, prayers and tears to fund. The cowboy disrupted Melody’s peaceful existence with stolen kisses and a promise for more. After a lifetime of running, mistakes and regrets, he vowed to reclaim the only woman he ever loved… if only her overprotective father didn’t stand in his way.


Excerpt: 
“Did you ever love me? At least tell me the truth on that.”
Surprise overshadowed the anger that burned in his eyes. “Yes, I did. I’m sorry I made you doubt that.”
Her tight control slipped and a tear slid down her face. Melody dug her nails into her palms to regain control. “You owe me the truth.”
Max tunneled his fingers through his spiky, dark blond hair. “I do, but I don’t want you to hate me more than you already do.”
“I don’t hate you. I did a long time ago but I forgave you.” She stepped back to give both of them breathing room. As it was, all she could breathe in was his scent. She felt suffocated and strangely at peace by it. “I’m happy, Max. My life is good. I missed you for a while but I moved on. To answer your earlier question, no, I don’t have a boyfriend. I’ve dated men after you, of course, but I’m single now. That’s my choice.” She refused to tell him about her list of must-haves, her criterion for potential love interests. Melody didn’t want him to know how much his betrayal had affected her view on men and love. “Besides, I’m sure you moved on to other women. I doubt a handsome man like you would have trouble finding a new bedmate.”
He glanced away and shifted his feet which confirmed her suspicion. She wrapped her arms around her queasy stomach and walked toward a window. She peered through the slats of the blinds but she didn’t see much of anything. “Do you have any idea what it’s like to feel not good enough? Tell me why you left Willow Creek without me. I don’t care what the answer is. I just want to know. I won’t hate you for it.”




About the Author:

Writing is the fruit to happiness.
Amber Daulton lives her life by that one belief even though she normally isn’t so Zen.
Author of Forever Winter, A Hero’s Heart and Lightning over Bennett Ranch, she published her first book in 2012 and plans to publish countless more in the future. She lives in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina with her punk-rocker husband and their five crazy kitties. Writing takes up most of her time, aside from her day job in the retail industry. As a fan of contemporary, paranormal and historical novels alike, she can’t get enough of feisty heroines and alpha heroes. Her mind is a wonderland of romance and adventure, laughter and awesome ways of kicking a guy when he’s down. She probably wouldn’t be too sane without her computer and notebooks. After all, what’s a girl to do when there are people jabbering away in her head and it’s hard to shut them up? Write! Nothing else works. 


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Author Interview & Giveaway: Bitter Fruits by Sarah Daltry

Bitter Fruits
Eden’s Fall
Book 1
Sarah Daltry


Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy Romance (18+)
Publisher: Escape Publishing
Date of Publication: December 1, 2013

Book Description:

For fans of dark urban fantasy comes a novel that questions why forbidden fruit is always the most tempting…

A vampire-themed masquerade party isn’t really her scene, but Nora is sick of frat parties and bars. When she meets Alec, the appeal suddenly becomes clear. It’s obvious that they’ve been struck by the same intense mutual attraction, but Alec keeps his distance. Intrigued despite herself, Nora pushes a little deeper — and discovers Alec’s unimaginable secret…

Nora is not afraid of following Alec into the darkness, but the choice is soon taken from her. Someone is hunting her — someone tied to the secret and desperate to see it play out. But when Nora finally meets her aggressor, she finds herself hopelessly drawn to him. She needs to make a choice between the two men, but can she save them both, knowing one is destined to die?

“This book is one of the best paranormals I’ve read, and I’ve read a lot. Five stars hands down! I am proud to pass it on to all of you. Buy this book, devour it and enjoy.”

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MRP would like to extend a very warm welcome to Sarah Daltry, author of Bitter Fruits. Sarah, to begin, can you tell us who or what most influenced you to become a writer?
I can’t say anything really did because I have always written. Stories are part of who I am and I just naturally told them as soon as I could.

If you were to be left alone on an island, what three books would you take with you?
The Sun Also Rises, Days of Blood and Starlight, and 13 Little Blue Envelopes.

What are your most and least favorite movie genres?
Favorite is horror. Least favorite is romance.

If you could choose any man for your next book cover, who would he be?
Christian Bale.

When you are on a deadline, what aspect of your ‘regular’ life suffers most?
Cleaning.

What advice would you give aspiring authors?
Honestly? Don’t do it. I love writing, but I sincerely regret ever publishing.

What advice would you give seasoned writers?
All success and failure is based on readers, on real people, and on the way you treat others.

When reading for pleasure, do you prefer a physical or electronic book?
Physical.

From the first stroke of a pen (or laptop), how long did it take you get published?
This is my first novel so it took me a couple months to write it and it was accepted a few days after I self-published it.

Did you ever feel like calling it quits?
Yes. All the time. I have quit and a couple of readers refused to let me so now I mostly avoid interacting with anyone and let them handle all my media stuff. If you are curious to why, go ahead and Google me. Everyone else thinks they know everything there is to know about me and feels entitled to speak for me. Now, I have nothing left to say about it.

What did you do when you got your first contract?

Waited for my husband to wake up and told him. 

Thank you so much for joining us today, Sarah. We really enjoyed the visit. Good luck and great sales with Bitter Fruits



About the Author:
Sarah Daltry writes books in a variety of genres, including the NA contemporary series, Flowering, and YA gamer geek comedy, Backward Compatible.

Author Links: 

Website | Twitter 

Giveaway:
1 Signed paperback of Backward Compatible – US Only
4 Signed swag packs- US Only
2 Ebook copies of Bitter Fruits – International

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Occupational Hazard ~ Anthology

Occupational Hazard

***All work and no play? No way! These TEN books by New York Times, USA Today, and National Bestselling authors show how hot workplace romances can be. And the best part? It’s just $0.99! Don’t wait...it’s only available for a limited time, and then it’ll be back to business as usual.***

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Retail value of the individual books is over $25.00! It includes:

My Secretary, My Mistress – Eve Langlais
Can a boss let go of his inhibitions and let his secretary take charge of him in the bedroom?

Yours to Take - Cathryn Fox
Revenge takes on a sexy twist when a powerhouse lawyer is stripped of her control by the handsome multi-millionaire she once took down in the courtroom.

Against Company Policy – Mandy Harbin
Cassie Tucker and Ian Cope know they should keep things professional on their new assignment, but when desire is faced with physical boundaries and company policy, it’s time to get a little creative…and a little kinky.

White Collar Cowboy - Parker Kincade
Lauren Delgado has had a crush on Gavin Mathis for years, but has a strict “hands-off” policy with the men she works with. When her life takes an unexpected turn, there’s nothing to stop her from accepting Gavin’s invitation to his vacation home on Galveston Island … where she learns the policy is definitely hands-on.

Seducing Chase - Cassandra Carr
When a doctor disappears with millions, can Val and Nate set aside their explosive attraction and save the hospital?

First Kiss - Ann Mayburn
Ryan will never forgot that night in high school when he kissed Emma and lost his heart to her forever. Years later he finds Emma again, but now she’s a pro-Domme that refuses to fall in love. Ryan begins a campaign to win her reluctant heart, one night at a time.

Flirting with the Camera - Ros Clarke
Brilliant, beautiful and bigger than your average plus-size model, Hattie Bell can do anything she sets her mind to. After all, she's just landed her dream job, modelling for top photographer, Tom Metcalfe. So her next goal should be a piece of cake: getting Tom to break his strict rule against workplace romances...

No Restraints - Lilly Cain
Bad girl Selene Carter will do anything to save her business, even team up with the cop who stole her heart. But can Detective Tom Barker help when he knows she's no innocent?

Pleasing Sir - Delilah Devlin
Raelie might be a submissive in search of just the right Dom, but she’s not the kind to sit back and wait for the right man to happen. When she gets the chance to fill in as Bryce Caldwell’s executive assistant, she decides some subtle seduction is needed to see if he dominates the bedroom the same way he does the office.

Shadowboxer - Cari Quinn
She's in for the fight of her life...with the man who only wants to be her lover.
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Friday, June 13, 2014

Book Spotlight & Giveaway: Messenger by Laury Falter

Messenger
The Guardian Trilogy
Prequel
Laury Falter





Book Description:
Messenger is the first prequel to the bestselling Guardian Trilogy - the breathtaking romantic saga about a love that has lasted centuries between a messenger and her guardian.
Maggie does not know she is a messenger. She has never met her eternal lover. She has never survived a Fallen One. All this changes when a messenger awakens in the Hall of Records only to die moments later, never to return.
As Maggie sets out to determine why the messengers are suddenly beginning to die, she crosses paths with the infuriatingly appealing Eran and their story begins.
In this riveting account of Maggie's first life on earth with Eran, the star-crossed lover's romance transpires amidst treacherous enemies, their friends' resistance, and their own opposing wills. With the odds against her, can Maggie survive long enough to admit the feelings she has so carefully denied?

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About the Author:


Laury Falter is a bestselling author of young adult romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She has three series out: the Guardian Trilogy, the Residue Series, and the Apocalypse Chronicles.

Author Links:
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Giveaway:
1 set of all three ebooks in the bestselling Guardian Trilogy