Full Count ~ Cori Williams ~ Cover Reveal

TITLE: FULL COUNT

AUTHOR: CORI WILLIAMS

PUBLISHER: BOOKTROPE PUBLISHING

RELEASE: AUGUST 31st, 2015

Dylan Turner wasn’t looking for love, all he needed was someone to warm his bed and be gone by morning. Baseball was what made his life worth living. The hunger to play, the need to live and breathe baseball—it was ingrained in his blood and veins, making his heart thump, beat for beat. It wasn’t until he met Paige that everything changed. She became part of the game, only it was a game he never wanted to end. Paige’s love for baseball was ingrained in her before she was even born. She never thought she would find love in the form of a baseball player though, but that all changes when she meets her new schools first baseman. Was Paige really ready for this roller coaster ride? When the count is full, will what they have survive?

Cori Williams is a contemporary romance writer who resides in Michigan with her husband and three young children. Her love of reading from a very young age transferred over to a love of writing and now the stories are never ending. Her love of writing and romance combined make the perfect equivalent for creating the happily ever afters for her characters with sometimes bumpy journeys along the way. “Forever isn’t always easy.”

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Eternity Springs Re Reading Group - Lover's Leap - Emily March

Readers have fallen in love with Eternity Springs, the magical town in Emily March’s beloved series where something wonderful happens to hearts in need of healing.

Title: Lover's Leap

Author: Emily March Series: Eternity Springs (may also be read as a standalone)
Genre: Adult contemporary romance, inspirational romance, second chance romance

Synopsis

Twenty years ago the town bad boy, Cam Murphy, left Eternity Springs in handcuffs, riding in the back of a sheriff’s van . . . and breaking young Sarah Reese’s heart. The defiant teenager vowed never to return.

In Australia, Cam makes a new beginning. He builds a successful business and suffers few regrets until Sarah—and their daughter—walk into his life, and then immediately run away. Realizing it’s time to right yesterday’s wrongs, he follows Sarah home to Colorado—and turns her world upside down. Cam wants to know his daughter. He needs to prove to Sarah, the town, and himself that he’s changed. Will the residents of Eternity Springs offer forgiveness—and will Sarah have the courage to trust this man who is asking for a second chance?

Excerpt

"You know, I've been a lot of places in this world, but this place is still one of my favorite spots."

"It is beautiful."

"That's not it. The world has plenty of beautiful places. What made this so great is that I was happy here."

"In Eternity Springs?"

"No. Here at Lover's Leap. With you."

He sounded so sincere. Sarah's heart hitched. Was he trying to seduce her all over again? Is that what this is about? What that kiss was about this afternoon?

She was vulnerable to him. Well, vulnerable to the old, or make that the young Cam.

"I expect everyone is a little nostalgic about their teenage days to some extent."

"I'm not talking about nostalgia. I've never been nostalgic about those days; I have nightmares about those days. I'm talking about happiness, which for me means Lover's Leap. I never bought into the whole thrill of the forbidden thing. I hated sneaking around with you. This was the only place we were honest."

He gave his head a shake, then said, "I'm sorry. I sound like a whiny kid. I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm in the weirdest mood tonight."

He's talking about his feelings and emotions. He's a guy. Of course he thinks it's weird.

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About Emily March

Emily March is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series. Publishers Weekly calls March a "master of delightful banter," and her heartwarming, emotionally charged stories have been named to Best of the Year lists by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Romance Writers of America. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Emily is an avid fan of Aggie sports and her recipe for jalapeño relish has made her a tailgating legend.

Pseudonym(s): Geralyn Dawson

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He Saved Me by Whitney Barbetti Release Blitz

He Found Me: 

When I was seventeen, I disappeared. I walked out the door of my apartment with a backpack and never looked back. I left the life of Cora Mitchell behind, seeking freedom from my real-life nightmare. But my freedom came with a cost. I lived a fictitious life for the next six years, never letting anyone close enough to see underneath the facade that was Andra Walker. I was content with my simple little life. Until I met Julian. And the moment I started allowing myself to open up, allowing someone to see through the superficial, was the very same moment the Monster from my past would return to find me.

He Saved Me: 

Julian

I’ve come to understand that I’ll always find her. She’s my north star, my sense of direction. In her, I’ve found my home. She tells me I saved her. But the truth is, she saved me.

But nothing good can ever last. Andra’s keeping secrets. She’s holding something back. I’m trying, desperately, to anchor her. To let me in, to let me help.

But will all my efforts end up with a ghost of a girl I love?

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I'm used to disappearing. Vanishing into thin air, without a trace of who I've been or where I've gone.

But it’s so much harder to do with a broken heart and no hope for a happy ending. Sometimes the only people who can put all the pieces of us back together are the ones we least expect to. That's what Julian did for me.

Julian found me. But now, all Six wants is to keep me locked up, away from the world, away from the Monster. I can't live like that. It's not living at all. Because I still have unfinished business.

And I'm going to make sure the Monster gets what’s coming to him

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I like nachos and champagne and clean sheets. I spend far too much time at Starbucks. I wrote a couple books

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Lori Foster News - A signing, a sale, and a surprise

Breaking News!!! 

We heard today that Lori Foster will be celebrating her new release, TOUGH LOVE, with a signing the night it goes on sale. She'll be at the Barnes and Nobel in Westchester, OH on August 25, 2015. You can get more event details HERE.

Book 1 in the Ultimate Series, NO LIMITS, is currently on sale for $1.99 in ebook formats. You can order it here:

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Torn Hearts by Claire Contreras Cover Blitz - Free Book!

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Torn Hearts follows Mia and Jensen's story in the beginning. Like many of our own stories, theirs is not complete. Their story will continue in Paper Hearts releasing September 10th! Start Mia & Jensen’s Story for FREE at the following retailers: 

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I met a boy once. He made my heart go into a frenzy every time he looked at me, and my knees go weak whenever he touched me. Our love was so beautiful that even its demise was bittersweet. I met a girl once. Her world, full of possibilities, made me feel like even I had a chance at being someone. She believed in me. She loved me. We were so secure, that even our breaking point seemed hazy. Until we reached it.

Author Information

Claire Contreras graduated with her BA in Psychology from Florida International University. She lives in Miami, Florida with her husband, two little boys, and three dogs. Her favorite past times are: daydreaming, writing, and reading. She has been described as a random, sarcastic, crazy girl with no filter. Life is short, and it’s more bitter than sweet, so she tries to smile as often as her face allows. She enjoys stories with happy endings, because life is full of way too many unhappy ones.

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Meet The Author - B.A Wolfe

Everybody wave and say hi to B.A. Wolfe (aka Babs), she is stopping by today to tell us a little more about herself. Hi Babs!

Published work:

Away and Stay in the Keaton Series

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What are you working on now?

I'm working on Letting Go which is a companion novel to Away, as told in Jase's POV. I'm also working on a spin off for The Keaton Series with two very loved characters, Moose & Mel.

Do you get to write full time or do you also have a “day” job?

I wish I could write ALL day long, but I do have a day job. I work in the office a construction company. Totally girly right? ;)

Favorite part of being an author?

That moment someone tells you they loved your story. That to me is the BEST part!

Scariest part of being an author?

OMG the whole process! LOL. Really though, hitting that publish button. It's the scariest thing ever. Knowing all 100K words are out in the world to be read and judged. LOL

Who are your favorites to read?

I LOVE anything romance. Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines is one book I can read over and over again. Also, Slammed by CoHo.

If you had $1 million to giveaway, what would you do with the money?

It would definitely go to helping in any way that I could. Whether that's with kids, homeless, or animals. My heart is on my sleeve and I always help when I can.

One piece of advice to an aspiring writer?

Write for you. Don't let fear consume you.

Where to find B.A (Babs).....

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Quarter Mile Hearts - Jenny Siegel - Blog Tour and Review

Title: Quarter Mile Hearts: An American Muscle Novel

Author: Jenny Siegel

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: July 7, 2015

Following an accident injuring her dad, twenty-four year old Leigh Storm returns home to the town she was once so desperate to escape.

It is only a matter of hours before she runs into Max 'Manwhore' Morgan. Dark eyed and dangerous to her heart, he is the very last person she wants to see. It might have been four years since she saw him last, but there's no denying the chemistry between them is as potent as ever. Max makes it clear he isn't about to let her run again, even if he is the one thing Leigh vowed to herself she would never date: a street racer.

After racing tore apart her own family and left a path of destruction in its wake, Leigh decided long ago that it is not the life she wants for herself. But when a wager gone wrong threatens her dad's livelihood, Leigh must go against everything she believes in.

This time there's more at stake on the quarter mile that just the family business-She's risking her heart as well.

Elizabeth's Review

Review Copy provided by Author

3.5 stars

In Quarter Mile Hearts, Leigh Storm is a young woman living away from home and she is coasting through life. When her Dad is injured, she goes home to be there for him and help with the family business. Coming home brings her back into contact with Max, the sexy street racer she secretly loves.

I liked both Leigh and Max, but I didn’t always understand why they acted the way they did. I don’t know if I have forgotten what it’s like to be 24 or 25, but there seemed to be lots of drama for the sake of drama as they worked their way to being together. Max’s character is one that I definitely liked more as I got to know him and he explained some of reasons behind his actions and some things that were misconceptions.

The world of cars and street racing isn’t one that I am familiar with and the author did a great job of introducing that world in such a way that it was fun and not overwhelming. This was definitely a good book, I just had a little bit of trouble relating to some of the characters, but I honestly think it may have been my own frame of reference that was part of the issue. 

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Jenny Siegel writes new adult romance. When she's not writing (or entertaining two little terrors) Jenny is glued to her Kindle, or plotting (also known as daydreaming) about hot tattooed heroes that will sweep a girl off her feet.

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Make Me Believe - Karen Ferry- Excerpt

Make Me Believe by Karen Ferry Believe #1 Publication Date: July 6, 2015 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance

 

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Sometimes, a chance meeting is just the push you need in order to break free from the darkness within…

My name is Emma, I’m 23, and I’ve never been kissed. I’m no virgin…But kissing is too intimate, too intense, and I don’t want that – not ever. I like sex, though, and most of my hook-ups don’t seem to mind the no-kissing part. But then I meet Daniel, who’s such a geek, and definitely not the kind of guy I’d normally take an interest to. He’s the shy, quiet type, but with such a charming smile, and he makes my heart race – something I’ve never experienced before. Daniel has his own issues to work through, and I know my hardened heart shouldn’t melt when he looks at me. I really shouldn’t be falling for him, either, but somehow, he manages to tear down my walls, and I’m scared…because once he learns my secrets, he’ll want nothing to do with me. All I know is that Daniel makes me feel things that I have never felt before – but do I dare let down my walls and confide in him? Will I let him be my first kiss? This is my story, and I’ll reveal everything in my own sweet time… Just don’t expect all the hearts-and-flowers stuff. Life is messy, and mine is no different… INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS ***Due to possible ‘triggers’ and adult situations (yes, there is lots of sex in this book) it is not recommended to persons under the age of 18.

Excerpt

Daniel 

Emma takes my hand in hers and pulls me inside her flat, shutting the door quietly. I wait in her small hallway, unsure of what to do, and I’m completely taken aback when I feel her arms surrounding me from behind, her body pressed flush to mine. For the first time since I last saw her, I can breathe freely again. Shite . . . I’m going to bawl like a baby soon! Emma's lips press against me, and although I can't feel them on my skin, they're burning me. "I'm sorry, Daniel . . . ,” she whispers softly, and I'm grateful when she leaves it at that. Reaching my hand upwards, I place it on top of hers briefly before turning in her arms to wrap my own around her. I need her so fucking bad right now. I squeeze tightly, wishing more than ever that she would allow me to kiss her. But if she won't let me pour out how much she means to me with my mouth, at least I am able to use my hands, mouth, and my tongue on her body. Maybe it'll even force her to open her eyes and truly see how I need her so much. It would seem that Emma has another plan in mind, though, because she wriggles gently out of my grasp, takes my hand again and leads me inside her living room. She stops next to her CD player hanging on the wall to the right just above her small TV and turns up the volume a bit. Smiling shyly at me, looking cute as hell, she backs away from me, and I have no other choice but to follow her. The next song starts, and I’m surprised when I hear a French woman sing a cover of “Someone Like Yo”’ by Adele. I like it, and I like to see yet another side to Emma. “I thought you weren’t a romantic,” I murmur, keeping my voice low for fear of breaking this strange spell she has me under, and she shrugs. “Dancing isn’t necessarily a romantic act,” she mutters. Bloody hell, she’s stubborn. I want to disagree with her but I don’t want to lose this moment we’re having right now. Because this feels significant, somehow . . . The air is charged with electricity, my stomach is wrapped up in knots, and I honestly don’t know where this is going. But I know I’ll follow this girl everywhere she goes. It’s as if she has woven a web around my entire being . . . She’s never far from my thoughts, my attraction to her has not died down while I was away these past few days -- quite the contrary, in fact -- and even though I don’t believe in some higher deity, I thank them for bringing this girl into my life. Emma accepts me for who I am, no matter where I come from. I’d be lying if I said I’d want to break free of the bonds she has wrapped tightly around my heart. I don’t. Not now. Not ever. This is it: the moment I hand over my heart to her, unafraid of what the consequences might be. And she seems to want to dance with me. Well, then . . . who am I to deny her? I just hope I don’t step on her toes too much.

About Karen Ferry

Karen Ferry is a thirty-something writer, wife to a quiet, laidback man, and mother to a gorgeous, stubborn, redheaded girl who keeps her parents on their toes. Karen tends to have a short fuse if she does not get a proper caffeine fix first thing in the mornings, but she is, in fact, a gentle person deep down. Karen loves Italian food and wine, travelling, and spending time with her family. When she is not writing, she reads – her favourite genres are New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Erotica and Romantic Suspense. She can never get enough of romance. Or of too many book boyfriends, either. Even though Karen is Danish, she has always felt more at ease writing stories in English, and she has not read a book in her native tongue in over ten years. She can be very outspoken and a complete fan girl of other authors online but will, in fact, be very shy once she meets you in person.

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Thrill Me by Susan Mallery - NEW RELEASE

Susan Mallery's latest addition to the Fools Gold series, Thrill Me, released today. Read on to see what we thought and where to buy the book!

Meet the Mitchell brothers of Fool's Gold, California—five gorgeous men who've left a trail of broken hearts in their wake… Maya Farlow learned the hard way to depend only on herself, so when she fell too deeply for the bad-boy charms of Del Mitchell, she did the only thing she could—she ran. Stunned, Del left Fool's Gold to make his name and fortune in extreme sports. Now ten years later, Maya's been hired to promote her hometown's new slogan, The Destination for Romance. The celebrity spokesman is none other than Del, the man she dumped but never forgot. Awkward! Although Del's not the type to hold a grudge, he's determined to avoid falling a second time for the woman who broke his heart. He's a daredevil, not an idiot. Trouble is, in all his adventures, he never found a rush as exhilarating as Maya's kiss. Maybe risking his heart will prove to be the biggest thrill of all…

Elizabeth's Review

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3.5 stars

Thrill Me takes us back to Fools Gold to get to know Maya, who first appeared in Kiss Me, and her first love Del. I like Maya and Del, they were a fun couple and I liked the fact that they dealt with how their relationship ended the first time like adults. They addressed the issue and moved on without a lot of excess drama.

This book definitely seemed to be about who Maya and Del were individually in addition to being about them as a couple. It was nice to see Maya realize that she had been reacting to life versus actually making plans, but I got frustrated with her waiting for Del to make a move. I also liked seeing Del mend fences with his brothers, it would actually have been nice to see a little more of those interaction. As much as I enjoyed Thrill Me, I didn’t love it. The book was well written and the characters were great, but everything felt a little predictable. It almost seemed like it was more of a “transition” book to introduce the Mitchell family to Fools Gold than really a story about the two main characters.
If you have been following the Fools Gold series, I would definitely suggest picking this one up. Favorites from other stories make brief appearance and you learn a little more about the family coming up in future books.

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Kennedy Ryan Cover Reveal

 

Release Date: February 2, 2016

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The official synopsis for UNTIL I'M YOURS is coming soon! What can we tell you now? This fourth installment of the Amazon Bestselling Bennett series follows the story of Sofie Baston, a woman who has always traded on her looks and status. She finally meets a man who wants more, but she's not sure there is any more to her than meets the eye. Trevor Bishop is the saint to Sofie's sinner, and for the first time in her life, she wonders if she's good enough. Scandal breathes new life into a past she hoped was long dead, threatening the things she never knew she wanted, but now can't imagine life without.

Previous Books in the Bennett Series

When You Are Mine

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LOVING YOU ALWAYS

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BE MINE FOREVER

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About Kennedy Ryan      
 I just can't write about myself in the third person for one more bio! I'm a wife, a mom, a writer, an advocate for families with autism. That's me in a nutshell. Crack the nut, and you'll find a Southern girl who loves pizza and Diet Coke, and wishes she got to watch a lot more television. You can usually catch me up too late, on social media too much, or FINALLY putting a dent in my ever-growing to be read list!  

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Ready to Love Cover Reveal

Ready to Love by Franca Storm Genres: Contemporary, Romance Publication Date: August 10, 2015

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She is the one woman who is always off limits…

College rocker and infamous playboy, John Kingston, has screwed his way through most of the women on campus. But there’s one woman he will never touch: his best friend and band mate, Nicki. For four years, he’s been her protector and her confidant. When arrogant frat guy, Axel, attempts to make a claim on her, John suffers a painful wakeup call, quickly realizing that his feelings for Nicki are not purely platonic. Recognizing that Axel’s intentions are anything but innocent, John’s possessiveness spirals out of control, sparking a dangerous feud. Nicola Lewis can’t bear to be touched. Haunted by an awful past that she has been unable to escape, she has kept her distance from the opposite sex. And she’s been just fine living her life that way: safe and uncomplicated with no chance of getting hurt again. Until an unexpected kiss changes everything… But John and Nicki must decide whether the burgeoning desire between them is worth the risk. Is this a case of love conquers all, or a huge mistake that could destroy everything?

About Franca Storm

Franca was born in Surrey, England and currently lives in Niagara Falls, Canada with her husband and their labrador, Rocky. She is a long-time lover of erotica and romance novels, especially those with sexy-as-sin alpha males. She decided to try her hand at writing her own and writing romance is now her obsession and the perfect way to put her dirty mind to good use! Her writing spans many different sub-genres of romance: contemporary, biker romance, paranormal romance, new adult, romantic erotica and romance suspense. She’s got a ton of stories to tell and many more works up her sleeve.

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