Interview: S.C Rhyne

What have you had published? 

My debut novel which is based on my blog of the same name, The Reporter and The Girl

What genre(s) of book do you write? 

This particular book is an erotic romance, but with some dark and heavy undertones. The main characters are also unique and diverse!

What inspired you to write your first book? 

I wanted a romance themed book that was different from what is out there. So, looking at tidbits of my past and friends’ tales, I decided to write a story that is humorous, honest, and self-evolving. It started out as a short story, but a friend encouraged me to make it into a blog series, and then readers encouraged me to turn it into a book.

How long did it take you to write “The Reporter and The Girl MINUS The Super Man!”? 

Almost 8 months, not including edits.

What is the working title of your next book(s)? 

Right now it is untitled. But it looks like a coming of age story.

When and why did you begin writing?

I began writing creatively last year when I started my blog. It was a fun hobby in which I developed a love of expressing myself on paper.

Do you self publish your books or go through an agency? 

Self.

What part of writing books do you find the hardest? 

Writing can be emotional, so letting go or “flow” can be hard.

What do you do in your spare time? 

Other than writing and blogging, I enjoy reading and swimming.

Who is your favourite author? 

I have read so many great authors across many genres, it would be unfair to say I have one, but recently I’ve read this year: Larissa Ione, Stieg Larsson, Suzanne Collins, Sandra Brown, Robert Kirkman, and L.J Smith.

What’s your favourite genre to read? 

I have an eclectic taste, and have discovered a lot of great genres in 2013, from paranormal romance to thrillers. I just like great story lines that pulls the reader into the world. I also read a lot of nonfiction books too.

Do you have any advice for other writers? 

Just keep writing. Everyday you develop your craft and passion for it.

Is there anything else you’d like to add? 

Thank you for having me on your blog, I hope your readers have as much fun reading the interview. I invite anyone to contact me via my blog, TheReporterandTheGirl.com or tweet me @ReporterandGirl or send me a message on facebook or goodreads!

New Years Special: GLASS HALF FULL

GLASS HALF FULL is officially OUT NOW. Look below for more information, a short extract from the book and buy links.

Title: Glass Half Full

Author: Katie L Thompson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 2013

Blurb: Natalie hasn't been on holiday for years, and there's good reason for it. She hates holidays, but when her boyfriend, Sven, suggests a romantic get-away in the countryside to welcome in the New Year, she can hardly turn him down.

When Sven dumps her, Natalie decides to go away by herself. What happens in that one week away is enough to change her view on holiday’s forever. 

Extract:

Natalie switched off the TV and swivelled herself around on the sofa so that she was facing Sven. He had a grin on his face stretching almost from one ear to the other. “What are you grinning about?”

“Nothing.” Sven’s expression didn’t change. There was a sparkle in his eyes that she’d never noticed before. It reminded her of the children she taught at school – they always had that glint in their eye when they were excited about something or up to no good.

“Come on, Sven, tell me. I’m your girlfriend, don’t I get to share a part of your happiness.”

“Oh alright,” Sven gave in as easily as the children in her class at school, “I wanted to wait until tonight but, since you insist, I’ll tell you now.”

Natalie waited while he fumbled around behind him.

“I got you something. Think of it as an early Christmas present.”

You can add GLASS HALF FULL to your to-read list on Goodreads

Available from the following retailers:

Amazon UK

Amazon US

Blog Tour: "Main Attraction" by Ava O'Shay

Title: Main Attraction
Author: Ava O’Shay
Genre: contemporary erotica romance
Release Date: November 25, 2013
Blurb: Jessica Hunter lost her heart and her husband at the same time. He died, and she discovered his infidelities, leaving her a shattered mess.
     Five years later, Jessica still isn’t interested in a relationship. That is, until she meets sexy, lead actor Penn Jackson on the set of a popular tween movie—and her life gets turned upside down. Swept away by Penn’s carefree attitude, she lets him into her heart—and her bed—even though Penn warns her that being with him will change her life.
     Penn’s warning doesn’t mean much to her. But when his publicist begins a campaign to get rid of her, and a trip to the emergency room turns into a tabloid explosion, she doesn’t just lose her anonymity, but also her job. Now, Jessica will have to choose between the man she loves and the life she’s always known.

You can add Main Attraction to your to-read list on Goodreads

About the Author:
Ava O'Shay grew up in the north Seattle area but now resides on a hill in the heart of the city so she can be inspired by the sights and sounds of the Seattle waterfront. She loves the outdoors and gets most of her inspiration during long bike rides and kayaking adventures with family, friends, and her three dogs which she loves like children. She can be found on the balcony of her home, wrapped in warm sweater people watching in the winter and enjoying the concerts at the Seattle Center in the summer, while typing on her pink computer.

You can find and contact Ava O’Shay here: 

Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads

Excerpt 2

“No, I’m not married.”

“But…the ring?”

I raised my hand to look at my wedding band. I never thought to remove it. I shrugged. “Widowed. Five years.”

“You thought I didn’t like the kiss?” he said incredulously.

I felt him tense when I leaned in and placed my mouth to his. This time, I was the one that caused the moan to escape his lips. “It’s kind of like riding a bike,” I mused.

“I thought you were leaving.” He smiled slyly.

“I thought you didn’t want me to.” I kissed him again.

“Jess…I loved the kiss. I just didn’t want to have to convince you to leave your husband for me.” His fingers gripped my hips and he nuzzled my neck, his words hot on my skin. “I think you’ll need to sit on the other side of the room for us to continue to talk or I’ll end up breaking my word.”

“What word would that be?” Tangling his hair through my fingers, I laughed when he playfully nipped at my jaw.

“That I didn’t invite you here for sex,” he mumbled.

I found my lips craving his. His mouth tasted so good. “But you did. Didn’t you,” I stated, pulling back a little.

“No. You aren’t like the others.” He ran kisses along my collarbone trying to distract me.

“Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to go back on my word.” Hope filled his voice. “You know, if you’re a willing participant.”

“Maybe,” I muttered when his mouth found mine again and again, sending a zing straight through my body. My breath caught when his hand found its way under my shirt and his knuckles grazed over my nipple. Regaining my wits, I stepped back. “No. I can’t. We have to stop.” I side-stepped him and rubbed my face, readjusting the shirt that had become bunched around my breasts. “We shouldn’t…well, we should at least slow down.”

He turned away and appeared to be readjusting himself. “You’re right. That isn’t how I want this to go.” He grabbed a new bottle of beer and plopped onto the far end of the couch, taking a long swig.

“How did you see it going?”

Penn stared blankly. “I don’t see it going into my bedroom if that’s what you’re asking. You already seem to have gotten the Penn is a douchebag memo. I don’t want them to be proven correct.”

My ten favorite books:
1. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
2. Where the Red Fern Grows
3. Where you are by J.H. Trumble
4. The Thoughtless Series by S.C. Stephens
5. The Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare(I know another series)
6. On The Island by Tracey Grarvis -Graves
7. The Enemy series by Charlie Higson 
8. Rot and Ruin series by Jonathan Maberry
9. What I didn't Say by Keary Taylor
10. Don't let me go J.H. Trumble
* disclaimer: I am constantly reading so this list is in flux, except for the first 2 books, they will never change. 

My ten favorite adult/erotica books:

1. H.M. Wards books with the Ferro Brothers
2. Fueled and Driven by k. Bromberg
3. Fixed on you by Laurelin Page
4.Srings and Beats by Kendall Grey
5. Real by Katy Evans
6. All over you by Emily Snow
7. Anything by Kallypso Masters
8. Anything by Beth Kery
9. Gabriel's inferno Sylvian Reynard
10. Masters of the Shadowlands Cherise Sinclair

Freebie Friday - Going's On

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. It's five days until 2014 - how scary is that? Today I have two things to share with you:

1. I had more free downloads of SALLY'S CHRISTMAS CUPID in the past three days than I've ever had on any book before. In the UK it got to #2 on the list of free short fiction stories and #131 of all free eBooks. I'd like to give a massive thank you to all of you who retweeted my tweets and helped to draw attention towards it, also a huge thank you to everyone who downloaded it. 

If you read and enjoyed SALLY'S CHRISTMAS CUPID please please please leave a review on Amazon, I'd love to know what you all thought of it. 

SALLY'S CHRISTMAS CUPID has now returned to it's full price. UK - £1.88, US

Blurb: Sally and Jason have lived next door to each other for three months, and they've never exchanged more than a friendly greeting, but when the postman delivers Sally’s baubles to the wrong address, she gets more than she ordered.

Add SALLY'S CHRISTMAS CUPID to your Goodreads

2. GLASS HALF FULL, my short romantic fiction story designed for New Year, will be out sometime in the next few days. Since it's Freebie Friday I'm going to give you a snippet from the book.

Title: Glass Half Full

Author: Katie L Thompson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 2013

Blurb: Natalie hasn't been on holiday for years, and there's good reason for it. She hates holidays, but when her boyfriend, Sven, suggests a romantic get-away in the countryside to welcome in the New Year, she can hardly turn him down.

When Sven dumps her, Natalie decides to go away by herself. What happens in that one week away is enough to change her view on holiday’s forever. 

Extract:

As she rounded the corner the music grew louder. The sound of the latest Dizzee Rascal track felt like an earthquake on her eardrums. Moving closer, Natalie could see hundreds of people dancing about – the girls wearing inappropriately short dresses, the guys in torn jeans and t-shirts, with large logos printed onto the front of them.

A giant keg stood at one side of the field with a large crowd of people around it, but she didn’t need to get a drink, the stench of alcohol hanging in the air was enough to make her feel lightheaded. She could already taste the cheap quality beer.

A group of girls tottered past her, knocking her sideways. Without thinking Natalie grabbed onto a nearby table to regain her balance only to be met by a patch of something sticky. She looked around for a napkin to wipe her hand on but, of course, there weren’t any.

“I’ve walked into a party with all the local Uni kids,” Natalie muttered. She’d never liked this type of party when she was in University, and she definitely wasn’t going to hang around to see how this one ended. 

You can add GLASS HALF FULL to your to-read list on Goodreads

This is the last Freebie Friday before New Year. I will be posting again before the New Year to let you know that GLASS HALF FULL has been released and to provide you with links. Happy New Year in advance everyone!

Interview: Julie Gilbert

What have you had published?

Heartfelt Cases 1: The Collins Case

Ashlynn’s Dreams (Devya’s Children 1)

Nadia’s Tears (Devya’s Children 2)

What genre(s) of book do you write?

Young adult, science fiction

Christian, mystery

Science fiction – normal, set in space type sci-fi, though not space exploration

What inspired you to write your first book?

In part, I guess the inspiration to write came from a mild obsession with the subject of kidnapping. When one hears about the real thing, you’ve got zero control over the outcome. Crafting a story offers a lot more situational control. The other part of that first book comes from a fascination with the FBI. If I were a bit more inclined toward a physically demanding job, I’d give that career a go. Since I’ve fallen in love with my current career choice (teaching) and it plays nicely with my passion for writing, I’ll stick to writing about crimes instead of solving them.

How long did it take you to write “Ashlynn’s Dreams”?

I pick a new project every summer. That sort of sticks a timer on when the bulk of a project needs to be done. Ashlynn’s Dreams was written around the summer of 2010. The initial story usually takes about a month, but then it takes many more months to proofread it to a satisfactory point.

What is the working title of your next book(s)?

Heartfelt Cases 2: The Kiverson Case will be out in January

Heartfelt Cases 3: The Davidson Case will be out mid-2014

Malia’s Miracles (Devya’s Children 3) will likely be out summer 2014

Heartfelt Cases 4: The Keres Case will likely be out late 2014

The working title for my summer 2014 project is Varick’s Quest.

Somewhere in there, if I get the time, I’ll be proofreading  a science fiction series, so all those dates could change, except The Kiverson Case.

When and why did you begin writing?

I started writing about the time I went off to college. During the summers I worked at a local grocery store, but it’s not exactly the type of job that one brings home. I think part of me was rebelling against the English class idea that every detail in a story had to have a meaning. I wanted to write simply to entertain. Incidentally, a lot of it took on greater meaning for me and in general later, but keeping the fun and entertaining flavour has always been an integral part of my process.

Do you self publish your books or go through an agency?

I self-publish through Createspace and smashwords. I’m not opposed to the idea of traditional publishing, but this way does give me a lot of creative control. I happen to have a friend who can make lovely covers in a style I happen to like, so that definitely helps. If an agent happened to say, I want to make this better, I’d be inclined to let them try, but for now, I’m happy with what I can get through the self-publishing venues I’ve chosen.

What part of writing books do you find the hardest?

Proofreading the manuscripts is probably the hardest aspect of writing. As often as possible, I try to get other people to beta read for me, but even before it reaches that point, there are many rounds of reading and re-reading to do to turn out as clean a product as possible. I’m too much of a cheapskate to hire an expensive editor, so I do my best about 10 times then turn it over to some paid and unpaid help. 

What do you do in your spare time?

Read. I know, I know – how boring, but I haven’t heard of any writer who doesn’t like to read as well. The passions go hand-in-hand. From story time as a toddler to chapter books to novels, there’s a natural progression for loving the written word. 

     I also play video games. Role playing and action RPG video games are essentially really long stories with the added bonus of stellar visuals. 

Who is your favourite author?

That question is crazy hard to answer. I often enjoy authors for different reasons. Guess it depends on what mood I’m in. Vivian Vande Velde’s always good for something quirky. Brandon Sanderson does world-building well, but his stories tend to be on the very long side. Stuart Hill’s The Cry of the Icemark is one of my all-time favourite fantasy books, but the sequels paled in comparison. (I like how your word doc autocorrects to British spelling J.) Dee Henderson does dialogue well. Tim Downs builds characters with charming quirks. Margaret Haddix comes up with some awesome premises.

What’s your favourite genre to read?

That is also a difficult question to answer. If I could only pick one I think I’d choose Young Adult, but that’s sort of cheating since that can cross into almost any genre. Science fiction that’s more like Star Wars is also fun. It’d probably be easier to list genres I don’t read. I stay away from romance, non-fiction, and horror.

Do you have any advice for other writers?

Find the balance between believing in yourself and your work and the reality check that not everybody’s going to fall in love with your work. Cling to the feel-good moments like a kid coming up to you and saying s/he loved your story. Don’t be afraid of constructive criticism. Seek a wide audience from many walks of life. Have fun with what you do. Find a writing schedule that works for you. They say write every day, but that’s just not me. I do 99% of my writing during the summer months then limit myself to proofreading during the school term.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Visit my FB page, Find me on Twitter, Check out the Ashlynn’s dreams trailer, Email me if you want a free review copy: devyaschildren@gmail.com  (I need to know your ebook version preference pdf, mobi, epub)

Christmas Special: Sally's Christmas Cupid - Free

To wish you all a Merry Christmas, I am giving SALLY'S CHRISTMAS CUPID away for FREE on Amazon for three days! (24th-26th December)

My newest short contemporary romance, "Sally's  Christmas Cupid", was officially released on Friday! Check Amazon to view a section from the beginning of the book.

Title: Sally's Christmas Cupid
Author: Katie L Thompson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 20th December 2013

Blurb: Sally and Jason have lived next door to each other for three months, and they've never exchanged more than a friendly greeting, but when the postman delivers Sally’s baubles to the wrong address, she gets more than she ordered.

You can add "Sally's Christmas Cupid" to your to-read list on Goodreads

"Sally's Christmas Cupid" is available from 

the following retailers:

Amazon UK

Amazon US

Extract:

Sally opened the door to see a tall, slim man wearing a blue trench coat with gold buttons and smart blue jeans. Although she hadn't seen him many times in the three months that she’d lived next door to him – he worked night shifts and usually slept through the day – she recognised their neighbour immediately. The dark haired man would be easy to pick out wherever you were. He was tall enough to stand out in a crowd and, even wrapped up in a thick trench coat she swore, she could make out the outline of his muscles underneath. 

Freebie Friday: Festive Happenings

I haven't been posting many things for "Freebie Friday" recently, and I hope that this week's post will make up for it. 

This week for "Freebie Friday" I have two things that I am very excited to be able to share with all of you.

1. My newest short contemporary romance, "Sally's  Christmas Cupid", is officially OUT NOW! Check Amazon to view a snippet from the beginning of the book and/or look below for a quick snippet from later in the novel.

Title: Sally's Christmas Cupid
Author: Katie L Thompson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 20th December 2013

Blurb: Sally and Jason have lived next door to each other for three months, and they've never exchanged more than a friendly greeting, but when the postman delivers Sally’s baubles to the wrong address, she gets more than she ordered.

You can add "Sally's Christmas Cupid" to your to-read list on Goodreads

"Sally's Christmas Cupid" is available from 

the following retailers:

Amazon UK

Amazon US

Extract:

Seeing Cupid sitting by the back door, Sally got up to let him out. She wondered whether he really needed to go out – he’d only been out a few minutes previous – or whether he’d sensed that she’d wanted to get away for a while.

“Up again,” her Nan shouted. Sally had thought she’d been asleep up until then. “His bladder’s worse than mine.”

Sally cringed. “Come on Cupid, let’s walk a little faster.”

Although it was cold outside, Sally followed Cupid into the garden. A thick layer of snow lay on the floor, untouched except for a few paw prints. She dreamed of those days long ago when she’d have been able to lie down and make snow angels. Now she’d just look stupid.

2. The cover design for "Glass Half Full", which is a short contemporary romance written especially for New Year, is finally ready for all of you to see.

Title: Glass Half Full

Author: Katie L Thompson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 2013

Blurb: Natalie hasn't been on holiday for years, and there's good reason for it. She hates holidays, but when her boyfriend, Sven, suggests a romantic get-away in the countryside to welcome in the New Year, she can hardly turn him down.

When Sven dumps her, Natalie decides to go away by herself. What happens in that one week away is enough to change her view on holiday’s forever. 

You can add "Glass Half Full" to your to-read list on Goodreads

Since this is the last "Freebie Friday" post before Christmas, I want to take the time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Whether you're spending the holidays alone or with friends and family, I hope you all have a fabulous time. 

Blog Tour: "Love and Other Games"

The sexy winter Olympic anthology, Love and Other Games, has a new cover. To celebrate, the ebook is only 99 cents for a limited time! Pick up this hot winter romance on your Kindle, Nook, or Kobo.

Love and Other Games is
a collection of four sexy new adult stories centered around athletes
competing in the Winter Games by Ana Blaze, Melinda Dozier, Aria Kane,
and Kara Leigh Miller.


What readers are saying:

"It's like a rom-com marathon with lots of sexy included. Who knew the Winter Olympics were so hot?" ~Book Nookie Reviews

"Four short stories full of lust, love and laughter. Each story was enjoyable to read and hard to put down." ~Author Katie L. Thompson

"I fell in love with each one of these stories (and guys)." ~White Zin Bookends


The authors are giving away a nook and other prizes to celebrate.


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Blog Tour: "Christmas Fantasies" by Siren Allen

Title: Christmas Fantasies
Author: Siren Allen
Genre: Erotica paranormal Romance
Release Date: 9 December, 2013
Blurb: One bite was all it took…
     It’s that time of year again. Alyssa Blakely is busy writing in her fantasy diary, filling it with all her forbidden, sexual fantasies. The star: her very sexy boss, Devin Jordan. Too bad for her, he’s never given her a second glance.
     Or so she thought…
After a steamy kiss under the mistletoe and a night of wild sex, Alyssa has the bite to prove just how wrong she was.
     Devin Jordan has found his mate. The only problem: she’s human. He’s not. Can he prove to her that his inner beast can be both naughty and nice? Or will her fear of the unknown keep him from claiming her?

You can add Christmas Fantasies to your to-read list on Goodreads

Want to be part of the blog tour? You can sign-up here

About the Author:
Hi, my name is Siren Allen. I’m a writer and lover of all things erotic and romantic. I reside in southern Mississippi where I write steamy romances that are guaranteed to make you blush. When I’m not listening to the characters in my head and jotting down their adventures, I am busy working as a Clinical Laboratory Technician. I love to travel, preferably with my husband, so he can do all of the driving. I enjoy time with my family, who are just as silly as I am. I have no children…yet, wish me luck! My hobbies are reading, writing and shopping, though I hate trying on clothing. If I wasn’t a writer or a Laboratory Professional, I would probably be a Secret Agent. But that’s the beauty of being a writer; you can create your own world and be whoever you want to be. In my imaginary world, I am Queen and my siblings are my minions.

You can Find Siren Allen here:

Facebook, Website, Goodreads

What have you had published?
Under my real name, Monica Garry-Allen, I’ve published a NA/Romantic Comedy titled, The Makeover and a Christmas novella, Christmas Confusion.
     As my alter-ego who writes naughty stories I’ve published ‘Lovers Unchained’, ‘Yours, For Now’, and ‘Lily’s Naughty Christmas’.
What genre(s) of book do you write?
Romance – Erotic and Contemporary and now... Horror.
What inspired you to write your first book?
My overactive imagination. I day-dream a lot and those day-dreams make great stories.
How long did it take you to write “Christmas Fantasy”?
A few months
What is the working title of your next book(s)?
My next release is called, Her Dream Lover and I’m also working on a horror story that is still untitled.
When and why did you begin writing?
Reading and writing has always been a part of my life thanks to my mother and sisters. I can remember sitting on my back porch when I was about ten, listening to music and writing poetry. I just recently began writing with the hopes of being published. I was afraid to submit my work to publishers because I was afraid of rejection. At the beginning of this year I decided to overcome my fears and send out my stories. I received a couple of rejections but I also received contracts for six of the books I sent out.
Do you self publish your books or go through an agency?
So far I’ve only submitted directly to small press publishers. But I’m currently searching for an agent.
What part of writing books do you find the hardest?
Editing.
What do you do in your spare time?
Spare time, what’s that? Normally, I read or spend time with my hubby.
Who is your favourite author? 
Kresley Cole
What’s your favourite genre to read? 
Paranormal
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Never. Give. Up. Write, write, then write some more. Stay motivated and remember becoming or being an author is not easy. It takes hard work, determination and if you’re stubborn like me - willingness to compromise.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
I’m currently working on two stories. One is almost finished. It’s titled, Her Dream Lover and it is a steamy Paranormal Romance.

More info on Her Dream Lover

I’m also working on my first horror novel. I’ll be writing it under the name of M.G. Allen and you can find info on my horror adventures here:

Facebook, Website, Twitter

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Freebie Friday: Cover Reveal - "Sally's Christmas Cupid"

Title: Sally's Christmas Cupid

Author: Katie L Thompson

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 2013

Blurb: Sally and Jason have lived next door to each other for three months, and they've never exchanged more than a friendly greeting, but when the postman delivers Sally’s baubles to the wrong address, she gets more than she ordered.

You can add "Sally's Christmas Cupid" to your to-read list on Goodreads

Cover Reveal: Almost Married by Roe Valentine

Title: Almost Married
Author: Roe Valentine
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 27 January 2014
Blurb:
Realist, Dr. Carla Harris, believes that people create their own fate, through hard work and careful planning. She believes in playing things safe. But, while preparing for her upcoming nuptials she’s forced to confront the most reckless thing she’s ever done, her estranged husband, Jacob.
Idealist Jacob Moreau believes in soul mates, as much as he believes in saving endangered companies. When his long lost wife reenters his life seeking a divorce, he is convinced more than ever they are meant to be together. And he will do—and lose—anything to have her again.
She thought she had her life planned to perfection. He thought they made perfect sense together. Would marrying Jacob be the craziest thing she’s ever done, or divorcing him?


You can add Almost Married to your to-read list on Goodreads

About the Author:
Roe Valentine was born into the right family. Not only does the name Valentine suit her, but her grandmother, unknowingly, introduced the young Ms. Valentine to her first romance novel. She hasn’t read anything else since. She calls herself a romantic at heart and believes that love conquerors all.

The San Antonio native, who now lives in Houston, attempted to write her first contemporary romance novel when she was nineteen years old. That attempt didn’t take, but her story has a happy ending. She kept pursuing the dream until she landed her first publishing contract. Almost Married is her debut novel.

When not busy writing or reading love stories, Roe can often be found in a yoga class or chatting with friends at her favorite coffee shop. Enjoying margaritas with some girl-talk isn’t unusual for her either. For a night in, she watches reruns of her favorite TV shows and, of course, romantic comedies on her Roku, usually with a glass of wine.


Roe Valentine also LOVES talking to readers. You can contact her in the following ways:

-Facebook
-Twitter
-Goodreads
-Website
- Email: info@roevalentine.com

Cover Reveal: "Going Home Again" by Abby Cavenaugh

Publisher: Swoon Romance

Publication Date: August 6th (Ebook), November 25th (Paperback)

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction

Blurb: Alyssa Jones's high school crush probably never knew she existed. 

     Twenty years later, when the now-famous pop star returns home to coastal North Carolina, Alyssa gets a second chance to make a first impression on Michael. 

     On sabbatical from his failing marriage, Michael agrees to an interview with Alyssa, a journalist for the local tourist magazine. 

     When the chemistry between them ignites, Alyssa and Michael are hit with the harsh reality that he isn't yet free to love her. 

     With Michael's wife and son still very much in the picture, can Alyssa hold out until he ends his marriage for good? 

     Or will she risk it all for a second chance with the one who got away? 

Why not add "Going Home Again" to your Goodreads

Purchase Links

Amazon (ebook), Amazon (paperback), Amazon UK (ebook), Amazon UK (paperback)

Author Details

Abby Cavenaugh is a writer of romantic women's fiction and YA paranormal. She is a newspaper editor by day, but dreams of someday retiring to the North Carolina coast to write books full-time. She lives near Charlotte with her twin sister, also a writer, six-year-old niece and crazy cat, Gus, and is driven by dreams, Diet Coke and chocolate.

You can contact Abby here:

Goodreads, Twitter, Website, Facebook

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Cover Reveal: Royal Pain

Title: Royal Pain 

Author: Danielle Doolittle 

Series: Sweetwater Creek #1 

Genre: Contemporary Romance 

Release Date: January 6, 2014 

Blurb: Falling in love can be a royal pain. 

     A cocktail of sex, booze and breakneck speeds is what sends Prince Henry of Benignus into rehab. He’s expecting to skip out on lectures and smoke behind the shed. He’s not expecting Carleigh.  

     Carleigh Phillips knows Henry is trouble. His bad boy attitude reeks of self-importance and over-indulgence. She’s not expecting him to lift a royal finger during his time at the ranch. 

She’s not expecting him to be a threat to her heart. 

     When Carleigh’s life is on the line, will Prince Henry step up to the plate? Or will he prove he really is nothing but a phony royal pain? 

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About the Author: 

With a bachelor’s degree in English, Danielle has always had a passion for the written word. Initially starting out to be a high school teacher, she soon realized writing was her calling. Danielle lives in Ohio with her family. When she’s not writing (which is rare) she’s spending time with her husband, wrangling two rambunctious boys and one rowdy little girl, and baking like she’s on Cupcake Wars.   

Danielle enjoys copious amounts of coffee and dark chocolate, chatting on Twitter, and a good love story. Oh, and an Alpha hero is a must! 

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