Today's Book Spotlights

May 24, 2013

Book Spotlight - Always the Baker, Finally the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker


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Genre: Romantic Comedy
Price: $9.99
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In the first book, readers fell in love with Emma Rae and Jackson, and they’ve gotten more acquainted with them in the two books that followed. But now it’s time for the diamond to meet the road as Jackson fields an offer to sell The Tanglewood, a move that will uproot this high-flying family act once and for all. Get reacquainted with all of the lovable and quirky characters from the first three books as your favorite diabetic baker figures out if she’ll achieve her greatest goal of all: Will Emma, at last become FINALLY the Bride?

About the Author

Sandra D. Bricker was an entertainment publicist in Los Angeles for 15+ years. She is now a best-selling, award-winning author of laugh-out-loud fiction for the inspirational market, and the mastermind behind the Another Emma Rae Creation series that started with Always the Baker Never the Bride. As an ovarian cancer survivor, she gears time and effort toward raising awareness and funds for research, diagnostics and a cure.

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Why Do Fools Fall In Love? by Louise Marley


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Genre: Romantic Comedy
Price: FREE  (limited time)
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She was supposed to keep him out of trouble ...

When Shelby Roberts is forced to resign from the police, the only work she can get is as a ‘minder’ to movie star Luke McFadden. Still, spending three weeks on location in the historic city of Bath doesn’t sound too bad.

After all, how much trouble can one actor get into?

Annabelle and the Forest by Cameron Marshall


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Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: FREE  (May 24-26)
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Grounded for being naughty, young Annabelle blows a giant bubble, uses it to float from her window and enters the forbidden forest. She meets a group of friendly, talking animals, which are concerned with the destruction of their forest. Despite their burdens, they open their homes and hearts to Annabelle, teaching her the importance of listening and sharing.

10 Fun & Random Facts About Author Jennifer Wenn

When I was growing up ...all my friends bought candy for their allowance - I bought books. I was always reading, at least one book a day from I was about nine years old.
I once ...met Prince!
I used to work as ...caretaker. Not a very good one though. I always got lost in all the stories the elders had to tell me about their lives and forgot that my work was to take care of them and move on. My poor boss...
Everyday I ...kiss my childrens noses as much as I can.
I like to ...write. Sorry. I know I'm boring but that is just the thing that I like to do!
I am a huge fan of ...Michael Jackson.
I am most proud of...my family.
I write best ...in the morning when I can find an hour to myself.
I am working on ...the first book in a new series.
I have always wanted to...write.

10 Fun & Random Facts About Author Patricia Rice

  1. When I was growing up ... I used every dime of my allowance to buy the latest Nancy Drew book.

  2. I once ... went zip lining over the jungles of Mexico, then broke my wrist climbing off a horse.

  3. I used to work as ... a credit collector!

  4. Everyday I ... write and check Facebook.

  5. I like to ... read, naturally, and garden and change things around a lot.

  6. I am a huge fan of ... Castle and Modern Family and Elementary, but if we get into books, I'd be here all day.

  7. I am most proud of... my two children!

  8. I write best ... in the mornings with a cup of tea at hand.

  9. I am working on ... three things at once--a mystery, a historical romance, and an urban fantasy.

  10. I have always wanted to... go to Australia, and I will!

About the Author

With several million books in print and New York Times and USA Today's bestseller lists under her belt, former CPA Patricia Rice is one of romance's hottest authors. Her emotionally-charged contemporary and historical romances have won numerous awards, including the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice and Career Achievement Awards. Her books have been honored as Romance Writers of America RITA® finalists in the historical, regency and contemporary categories.
A firm believer in happily-ever-after, Patricia Rice is married to her high school sweetheart and has two children. A native of Kentucky and New York, a past resident of North Carolina, she currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri, and now does accounting only for herself. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and Novelists, Inc.


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The Ghost Hunters Return by L K Jay


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Genre: Humour / Ghosts
Price: FREE  (May 24-26)
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Last time, the Ghost Hunters Club spent a summer hunting for spooks and spirits but couldn't find a ghost, or a decent date, for love nor money. Now it’s two months later and there’s too many!

Linda’s at her new school, Karen’s got her new man and Anna’s got her new money – what more do the women want?

But not everything is going to plan. Anna’s got some unwelcome visitors, Karen’s dream of relationship bliss is as smooth as a hedgehog’s bottom and Linda’s off men, for good, and this time she means it!

So when the chips are down, there’s only one thing to do. Gather the troops, the mighty torch and a hip flask and go on the hunt for ghosts and ghouls. And beware, Linda’s got a new ghost hunting gadget and she means to use it.

They've had a break from ghost hunting but now they’re ready to pick up where they left off. There are more ghosts, more personal disasters and a lot more adventures but one thing is for sure, they’ll be having lots of fun on the way.

Author Q&A

Why do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
My novel is the sequel to The Ghost Hunters Club - the three ladies get together again to hunt for spooks and spirits and meet a few men on the way!
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
I thought of it during a boring meeting at work, I was thinking about the first book and the plot for the second just came to me. I scribbled it down and hey presto, the Ghost Hunters Club were back in town!
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
That's a difficult question as I like all of them. The new villain was fun to write, I made her a real piece of work! So was the new love interest but I think I had the most fun with Anna.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
I really enjoyed writing the chapter where Anna gets a bit more than she bargained for and the chapters in London. The chapters local to me in the East of England were good because I'm so familiar with the places.
Is there a message in your novel you want readers to discover? 
I really enjoyed writing the chapter where Anna gets a bit more than she bargained for and the chapters in London. The chapters local to me in the East of England were good because I'm so familiar with the places. 

Relationships: 24 Things You Wish You Knew by Daniel Speraw


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Genre: Self Help, Relationships
Price: FREE  (May 24-25)
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Because relationships can so easily lift our lives, or drag us all the way under, this book has one goal; to take the distance out and bring us closer to those we care about.

You will discover exactly what cements us into repeating that same, old relationship problem—and how to finally move on. (#18)

You will gain insight into any hurtful “jokes” and judgmental head-shaking, and you will know what to do about them. (#8 & #17)

You will also recognize the world’s slowest relationship wrecker—one you may not even realize you are doing. (#23 & #24)

And you will shake your head at the ridiculous secrets that keep us apart: SO SMALL and SO IMPORTANT that we cannot even begin to talk about them—but YOU will know how to do just that. (#4)

And so much more. Best of all, while making these discoveries, you will find yourself being entertained. Yes, entertained!

May 23, 2013

Above Rubies by Jaclyn Hawkes


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Genre: Western Romance
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His chivalry was strangling her.
He thought he was helping her—and in truth, he was. She was in desperate straits. But as honorable as he was, he was also breaking her heart.
Her attraction was drowning him.
When World Champion rodeo cowboy Rossen Rockland and his friends rescue a young runaway who has been abused by her foster father and take her home to his parents’ ranch, he expects her to turn out to be a pain in the neck. And sometimes she is.
It doesn’t take him long to figure out that she has way more than her allotment of troubles—and far more than her share of gifts. Lovely, talented, and ravingly brilliant, Kit Star is too young, unbelievably humble, and oh, so loveable. Knowing that she needs his protection and time to grow into her potential, Rossen also figures out that what she really is, is a pain in the heart.
Watch for more of the Rockland Ranch Series!

Why Do Fools Fall In Love? by Louise Marley


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Genre: Romantic Comedy
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She was supposed to keep him out of trouble ...

When Shelby Roberts is forced to resign from the police, the only work she can get is as a ‘minder’ to movie star Luke McFadden. Still, spending three weeks on location in the historic city of Bath doesn’t sound too bad.

After all, how much trouble can one actor get into?

Still Fine at Forty by Dakota Madison


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Genre: Romance
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It all started with a Girl's Getaway Weekend in Sedona, Arizona...

It's been a year since Jennifer Ellis's ex-husband left her for a much younger woman and Jennifer still hasn't dated. Now turning 40, Jennifer wonders if she'll ever find love again. So Jennifer's best-friend, Melanie Malone, books them on a Girl's Getaway in picturesque Sedona, Arizona in hopes of inspiring Jennifer to have a vacation fling.

Jennifer gets more than she bargained for when she meets the ruggedly handsome 29-year old tour Jeep guide, Cody Miller, and the two begin a passionate romance. What Jennifer doesn't know is that Cody has a secret past that not only threatens to destroy their new love but also expose a tragic event from Jennifer's past that she has tried desperately to forget.

Roxanna Britton by Shirley S. Allen


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Genre: Historical Fiction
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Roxanna Britton: daughter, wife, mother, grandmother. Real person.

California resident Shirley S. Allen takes real people - her own ancestors - and tells the story of how their west was won, through the eyes of one woman, Roxanna Britton.

Legally Wed by Ciara O'Neill


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Genre: Romantic Comedy
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Business professional Mia Lombard is faced with the ultimate test: marry her boss to save his employees’ jobs or risk losing her own job and much loved home. Max Dylan isn’t exactly Frankenstein and when he discovers his UK work permit has expired, the wealthy American financier could call on any number of models or starlets to marry him so he can stay in the country. Knowing that a marriage to a greedy social climber could bleed him dry, he agrees to his colleague’s suggestion to get married for appearances only.
Mia and Max invent a convincing cover story for their supposed secret romance and sudden marriage which leaves no one with any trouble believing they’re love birds. Initially, Mia has no difficulty with the pretence as she’s had a crush on Max for years but after discovering they have to stay hitched for three years wonders if she can commit that much of her life. It would mean shelving any chance of meeting someone else and having a family.
Then the unexpected happens. Max, who’s always kept his work relationships professional, seems to fancy her.
Can Mia commit to three years, living with Max on a platonic basis? Or is she brave enough to jump in and enjoy a ‘no strings’ sizzling fling with while she can?

The Weakness in Me by Josie Leigh

 
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Genre: Romance
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Ever have your future interrupted by forces beyond your control? Ever wanted a second chance to get everything you ever needed?

Samantha Castle and Jason Wright met when they were five years old. As they grew up in their tiny Washington town, their friendship eventually turned into a love that was supposed to last forever. Just as they were ready to start their lives together, betrayal ripped them apart.

Five years later, Jason comes face to face with his Sammy when he's called to the scene of a horrific accident. Seeing her bruised and battered awakens a part of him that had been missing. Although Sammy had clearly moved on in that time, he has not and would do anything to be in her life again.

Meanwhile, Samantha is left to battle back from the accident that took away her husband and almost took her life. Because of the extent of her injuries and having a daughter to take care of, Samantha decides to let Jason back into her life. As she recovers, the two find that they are able to recapture the magic of their friendship, but Jason wants more.

When they begin to find their way back to each other, the forces that worked to destroy them before want nothing more than to make history repeat itself. Can Samantha find a way beyond their past to get back the future that was taken from them?

The Weakness in Me is about learning to trust and love again after you have every reason to walk away. Told from multiple perspectives, it is a love story unlike any other, because it shows that life goes on after betrayal and death. People don't always wait around for those that left them behind.

Messages by Rachel Hanna


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Genre: Romantic Suspense
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A best-selling author, Delaney Dobbins has no idea that her life is about to be turned upside down after the release of her latest crime novel. Little does she know that she has an exceptional gift that she cannot stop from happening. When it lands her in a safe house with a local TV anchor, she cannot imagine how her life is about to change.

This romantic suspense has some romantic/sexual situations.

Dark Secrets by A.M. Hudson


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Genre: Paranormal Romance
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How can you be attracted to a guy who just said he wants to kill you?

Ara-Rose asks herself the same question. She’s been torn away from her old life, thrown into a new one in a new country, and in the midst of death, heartache and depression, she finds herself in love with a vampire—one who kills people with his teeth!

But the vampire is forbidden to fall for this human, and at the point Ara-Rose decides she can’t live without him, he pulls away and leaves her falling back to the darkness he woke her from. She will be caught up in a century-old feud among brothers, and the fight for love becomes a fight for her life.

The only question now is whether her beloved vampire will find her in time, or leave her to face a destiny he triggered with their first kiss.

Annie's Answer by Pam Andrews Hanson


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Genre: Christian Romance
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Owning a flower shop is Annie Williams’ lifelong dream, so she works two jobs to earn the down payment on a business that’s for sale in her small hometown. When local attorney – and eligible bachelor – Nathan Sawyer advertises for a companion for his recently injured aunt, Annie sees the job as the answer to her prayers. Except it means being in close proximity to a man who makes her nervous in a high society world that’s out of her league. Raised by her widowed mother and her retired minister grandfather, she’s never known anything about living the “fine” life.

It’s a test of faith for Annie to break through the curmudgeonly ways of her elderly charge, and an even bigger challenge to avoid falling in love with her new boss.

A Slow Burning Fire by J.F. Jenkins


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Genre: Christian Romance
Price: FREE  (May 22-26)
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Ever since super star, Arial Oakley, could remember, she's been in love with her hunky co-star Bryce Valentine. The only problem: Bryce has been in a relationship with another ac-tress for quite some time. Not wanting to be “the other woman”, Arial never pursued any of her feelings for him despite how well they connected.

When Bryce suddenly becomes single, both of their worlds are flipped upside down. To help him nurse his aching heart, Arial invites him back home to her family farm for some much needed peace and quiet from the paparazzi.

What neither of them expects is to fall in love: with the calm, with the country, with each other. But how much of it is real, and how much of it is a means to escape a broken heart?

Charlie by Dalya Moon


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Genre: Young Adult
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Charlie's not like the other girls. When they dress up in short skirts for Halloween, Charlie comes to school as a lumberjack, complete with a cardboard ax. She'd like to catch the eye of the dark-haired, moody boy in her homeroom, but she only attracts weirdos, like Ross, the class clown who wears the penguin mascot costume.

Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo


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Genre: Horror
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It started in a lab at the CDC (Center for Disease Control), virologists were so relieved to finally have an effective vaccination against the virulent swine flu. Pressure to come up with something had come from the highest office in the land. In an attempt at speed the virologists had made two mistakes, first they used a live virus and second they didn't properly test for side effects. Within days hundreds of thousands of vaccinations shipped across the US and the world. People lined up for the shots, like they were waiting in line for concert tickets. Fights broke out in drugstores as fearful throngs tried their best to get one of the limited shots. Within days the CDC knew something was wrong. Between 4 and 7 hours of receiving the shot roughly 95% succumbed to the active H1N1 virus in the vaccination. More unfortunate than the death of the infected was the added side effect of reanimation, it would be a decade before scientists were able to ascertain how that happened. The panic that followed couldn't be measured. Loved ones did what loved ones always do, they tried to comfort, their kids or their spouses or their siblings, but what came back was not human not even remotely. Those people that survived their first encounter with these monstrosities usually did not come through unscathed, if bitten they had fewer than 6 hours of humanity left, the clock was ticking. During the first few hysteria ridden days of The Coming as it has become known, many thought the virus was airborne, luckily that was not the case or nobody would have survived. It was a dark time in human history. One from which we may never be able to pull ourselves out of the ashes from.

Broken by Willow Rose


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Genre: Paranormal Romance
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The year is 1993. 
It has been ten years since we left Christian in Savage (Daughters of the jaguar#1). He is now a grown man, eye-surgeon and a father to five-year old William. 
Even though time has passed Christian hasn't aged a day. But now Christian is suddenly changing. Something is happening inside of him that he doesn't quite understand. Why are his eyes glowing? Why does he feel muscle-pain? 
Meanwhile Christian is fighting for his marriage when suddenly Aiyana's prophesy comes true and she is back in his life again.
Broken is the second book in Willow Rose's series called "Daughters of the Jaguar". It is a paranormal romance with some language, violence, and sexual situations recommended for ages sixteen and up. It is the second in a family saga that covers three decades of the character's lives.

The Light Bringer's Way by C.F. Fruzzetti


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In book two of the The Light Bringer series, THE LIGHT BRINGER’S WAY, Whitney and Reid arrive home after their first mission and Whitney is left wondering if and when her eyesight will return. More of Reid’s secrets are revealed and Whitney discovers together they can accomplish more than she ever imagined. THE LIGHT BRINGER’S WAY deftly weaves a physical journey of adventure through Africa rife with dangerous obstacles to obtain an ancient spear of pure energy with an emotional journey of love, trust and belief. The dark and deadly path she must travel down calls on Whitney to use her strengths to survive but will she once again be able to turn adversity into advantage? Each second counts in this young adult adventure as more truth comes to light and Whitney finally discovers Karen’s hold on Reid.

A Thistle in the Mist by Megan Denby


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Genre: Historical Romance
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Meara isn’t thinking about death, that morning, when she kisses her mother good-bye, but hours later she is, as her fingers slide into the back of Mother’s shattered skull. Empty eyes – the empty eyes of her mother – stare right through her and Meara thinks her world has ended. She has no idea.
Ebullient and feisty, eighteen-year-old Meara MacDonald lives an idyllic life with her family, on the mist-enfolded Isle of Skye, dreaming of the day when she will wed her heart, the gallant Duncan MacLeod. But fate has other plans and when Aunt Deirdre and Uncle Sloan seep into their midst, Meara’s family is taken, one-by-one, for reasons she discovers are both personal and nefarious.
Mother is found dead, Da disappears, Duncan is taken by the Napoleonic Wars, Meara’s younger sister, Hannah – with child by Uncle Sloan – takes her own life and while Meara sleeps, her newborn son is snatched from her arms.
Unable to reign in her spirit or her tongue, Meara finds herself catapulted from Scotland to a household steeped in mystery in Nova Scotia where, guided by her strength of will, she will fight her way back to the remains of her family; her heart and soul. [Description from Amazon]

5 Quick Author Q&A's

What three words would you use to describe your book?
Fast-paced, passionate, fairy-tale-like

What was the inspiration for your book?
My feisty great-grandmother was just sixteen when she ran away from her abusive stepmother and sailed from Scotland to Canada to become an indentured servant. She was definitely my inspiration!

What was the most surprising thing you learned while researching and writing it?
I was surprised to learn just how many Scottish people left Scotland and emigrated to Nova Scotia. Originally Meara was coming to Ontario but I changed her destination to Nova Scotia after my research.

What is your favorite part of your book?
Oh my gosh that is hard! Every chapter has something exciting, new and often disturbing! But I guess I'd have to choose the end, when everything comes together but there are a few surprises!

What do you want readers to take away from your book?
I hope I am able to make my readers feel as passionately about my characters as I do. I want them to laugh out loud, get angry and cry. I know the sign of a good read is being drawn into the story and being able to think of little else for days! If my story has that effect on people I'd be very happy! 

The Last Track by Sam Hilliard


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Genre: Thriller
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Imagine if being late meant a child disappeared forever. That is the fear that drives Mike Brody--the man you want, when the one you love is missing. Mike is more than just a master tracker. An ex-Special Forces operative, smoke jumper, and now extreme adventure tour guide, he also possesses a unique ability to tap into the memory and emotional state of those he pursues. In The Last Track, a police detective recruits Mike to help find an asthmatic boy lost in the dense woods surrounding a dude ranch in Montana. An unwitting murder witness, the boy burrows ever deeper into the rugged terrain, fearful of being found. As Mike and a local officer search for the boy, the killer follows them. While the investigation expands, Mike's ex-wife, a well-connected journalist, uses her contacts to unravel the truth behind the murder. Her discoveries threaten to snare them all in a treacherous conspiracy . . . [Description from Amazon]

Furies by D.L. Johnstone


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Genre: Thriller
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FURIES

…set in the decadent days of the ancient Roman Empire.

It’s 36 CE. The city of Alexandria is a center of Roman commerce—and a sinful playground for the pleasure-seeking rich and powerful.

For wealthy merchant Decimus Tarquitius Aculeo, however, Alexandria has become a living hell. Ruined by a string of mysterious investment disasters, abandoned by friends and family, Aculeo is desperate to recover his wealth and status.

But his search for the reasons behind his downfall draws him into a web of violence.

A common slave is found murdered in the magnificent temple of the god Serapis. Days later, the brutalized body of a high-priced hetaira is discovered floating in a canal, after an evening entertaining the city’s elite. The grim truth soon becomes clear: A ruthless killer is moving among Alexandria’s aristocrats, commercial titans, and philosophers.

And ominous clues begin to connect those murders to Aculeo’s own quest.

Aided by an Egyptian mortuary attendant, a brilliant philosopher, an exotic hetaira, and his last remaining friends, Aculeo must unmask and stop a deadly murderer if he is ever to reclaim the life he has lost.

But first, he must survive…

Meticulously researched, expertly crafted, FURIES is a highly original crime thriller that transports you into an ancient, captivating world. It weaves threads of exquisite beauty and stark brutality, phenomenal wealth and degrading poverty, clashing philosophies and colorful mythologies, into an unforgettable fabric of this lost golden age.  [Description from Amazon]

The Blade by Jonas Saul


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Genre: Suspense Thriller
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The safe house where Darwin and Rosina live is attacked. Five FBI agents are dead. Darwin Kostas has nowhere to turn, no one he can trust.

Darwin's phobias cause him great stress and now the media are calling him The Blade, even though he can't stand the sight of knives.

The FBI are hunting him. The Gambino family, violent mobsters associated with Italy's La Cosa Nostra, want to know who he works for before they execute him.

Darwin just wants to be left alone with his new wife so they can begin a domestic life, but that is not possible with so many people wanting him dead.

With evidence piling up against him, a crazed, half-blind FBI agent on his tail, and a relentless mobster planning Darwin's violent end, the only thing he has left to lose is his life.

Meanwhile, the Russian Mafia are moving into new territory in Toronto. They want to know who this Darwin guy is and why he is still breathing. When they show up to take possession of his body, Darwin has one surprise left for the mobsters before he dies. [Description from Amazon]

Broken Birdie Chirpin by Adam Tarsitano


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Genre: Coming of Age
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Broken Birdie Chirpin tells the story of a watershed year in the life of a gifted, but mostly maladjusted, teenage rock n’ roller. He embarks on a journey from mysterious loner through the upper echelons of the London music scene in search of his rock n’ roll fantasy.

The story opens at St. Thomas’ School for Blighters, where our rock n’ roller seemingly falls for Becky, a rough-around-the-edges schoolmate who sees past his shortcomings. His life is quickly complicated by an encounter with Skeffington, a high flying jock with musical aspirations of his own. The not-so-chance encounter sets in motion a series of events that will forever change each of their lives. As the summer months unfold so do the dreams and tragedies of our protagonist. Bloody hell. Even the smallest decisions define life for decades to come.

Author Q&A

Why do you think your readers are going to enjoy your book?
I think readers will be able to identify with the characters. I also think the plot moves at a brisk pace, which will keep them turning the pages.
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
I have always wanted to combine my love of rock n' roll with a coming-of-age tale.
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
It is impossible to pick one. I love each of the characters for different reasons. They are all flawed, but mostly good-hearted.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
I really enjoyed writing the final chapter. I'd been patiently waiting the opportunity to put a nice bow on my characters' story. 
Is there a message in your book that you want readers to grasp?
Even the smallest decisions we make can effect our entire lives for years to come. 

Blaze by Romy Sommer


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Genre: Romance
Price: FREE  (May 23-27)
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Coombethwaite, the lakeside town where passions run deep, is the setting for the stories in Blaze, the first anthology from The Minxes of Romance.
8 scorching tales from The Minxes of Romance.
Romance is in the air for Coombethwaite’s retained firefighters, and none of them will escape its heat unscorched!

MEMORY’S FLAME by Maya Blake
A fiery reunion – when Ellie returns after twelve long years to bury her grandfather, the last person she expects to see is her first love, Jake Spencer. One look, one touch and they know memory's flame is as sizzling as ever!
THE FIRE INSIDE by Romy Sommer
Fire fighter Sam Redfern is used to being seen as just one of the boys. Until TV talent scout and celebrity Ryan Morgan shows up in Coombethwaite and starts to make her feel very much like a woman. A woman with needs.
A SMOULDERING ATTRACTION by Suzanna Ross
Shelley Fox is finished with all things romantic. So is Harrison Reid - until he meets Shelley and realises he might easily be persuaded otherwise.
LOCKED INTO LOVE by Catherine Coles
Journalist Cassie Parker returns to Coombethwaite with her dream in tatters—the last thing she needs is to rely on her ex for anything but on her second day back she needs hunky fireman Ben Spencer to release her from handcuffs!
HOT, BOTHERED AND BEWITCHED by Jodie James
All alone on her birthday, Wiccan vet Seraphine conjures up more than she bargained for when she casts a Halloween love spell. Five minutes later a knock on the door heralds the arrival of handsome fireman Isaac Quinn, complete with a stray black cat. Is it just coincidence, or has Mother Nature answered Seraphine's request with lightning speed?
LIGHTING LOVE’S SPARK by Sally Clements
Primary school teacher Annabel Jackson knows flirting with the parents is a no-no, but when single father Daniel Walker arrives at Coombethwaite Primary in full fire fighter garb clutching an axe, how can she resist?
WORTH THE RISK by Tara Pammi
Baker Annie Bennett has always stood on the sidelines while life passed her by. And it has brought Annie nothing but loneliness. With the New Year coming in, Annie decides it's time to come back home, risk her heart with the man she's always loved. Will her risk pay off or will Marcus never see her as anything but his best friend?
A KINDLING ROMANCE by Lorraine Wilson
Stressed out lawyer Polly Minton felt trapped in her city job and now she's trapped again, this time in a Lake District chimney; hunky fire fighter and local landowner Drew Reynolds has problems of his own but will he be the one to set her free in more ways than one? [Description from Amazon]

5 Quick Author Q&A's

What three words would you use to describe your book?
Hot firefighter anthology
What was the inspiration for your book?
A group of friends and critique partners had always wanted to write about firefighters. This is the result!
What was the most surprising thing you learned while writing it?
That even though we write at different heat levels, the anthology hung together well.
What is your favorite part of your book?
A reoccuring character, Mrs Cromaty took on a life of her own across multiple stories.
What do you want readers to take away from your book?
That even though all the characters were very different, they all found their happy ever afters.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Hollywood by T. R. Locke


Available for: Kindle, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Genre: Non-Fiction
Price: FREE  (May 23-24)
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What I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Hollywood is based not only on Locke's own hilarious, rollercoaster experiences in Hollywood as a screenwriter and actor, but the experiences of more than a dozen other artists—from Grammy-nominated singers, to screenwriters, staffers, film and TV executives, festival-winning directors, Emmy-winning filmmakers, platinum-selling record producers and award-winning movie and TV stars. The insights they share will inspire and entertain you whether your dreams lead to Hollywood or your own Hometown.

Author Q&A

Why do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
Many people love (or hate) the "show" part of Hollywood, but few understand that it is "show business". What determines what they get to view on TV or in Theaters? The answers usually surprise people. This book is an entertaining look into that world.
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
Easy, early success led to over-confidence, cockiness and, eventually...downfall. The humbling led to insights about the work of following dreams that applies not only to artists in Hollywood, but to people everywhere.
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
Yes. I learned how much I took my literary agent for granted and now I understand what he did for me much more clearly.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
In the book, I share part of what inspired me to write the book—a meeting with a movie producer who pretended to be out of his office with a broken foot when he was actually in another room—he did the meeting over the phone after having me drive across the city to meet him there. When I told that crazy story people said I needed to write a tell-all. It was fun to write. 
Is there a message in your novel you want readers to discover?
Yes. That dreams are very much worth following, but should be done wide awake. 

10 Fun & Random Facts About Author d. Rae Scott

  1. When I was growing up ... I loved school, loved studying. I always had my nose in a book--fiction, nonfiction--didn't matter. My reading tastes were eclectic.

  2. I once ... Traveled from Minneapolis to New York, alone, at the tender age of 18. And included changing buses in Chicago & Cleveland. I loved the adventure of busing halfway across the country all on my own.

  3. I used to work as ... Oh boy! Didn't find my true calling until I started writing. I've done bookkeeping, retail sales, data entry, newspaper delivery, even door-to-door cosmetic sales. It's given me an assortment of experiences I can draw on.

  4. Everyday I ... Write. If not physically, then mentally. I am constantly thinking about my stories, no matter what else I am doing.

  5. I like to ... Read, walk, read, gab with neighbors, read, do crossword puzzles, read, listen to music (mainly classical but also some pop), read.

  6. I am a huge fan of ... J.D. Robb(aka Nora Roberts), Deborah Crombie, Terry Brooks, Betty Rowlands, Yasmine Galenorn, Anne Purser, Dolores Stewart Riccio, early Stephen King, David Eddings, Arthur C. Clarke, J.K. Rowling, Robert Heinlein, Laura Childs, Elizabeth Peters, Agatha Christie, Shakespeare, Homer, Miss Read, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Larry Niven. Have I forgotten anyone?

  7. I am most proud of... Finishing my first book, having it edited, publishing. I have been working on nine different books for years and this is the first one I have actually finished.

  8. I write best ... In the morning, after I feed the cats, before breakfast or dressing, with my two cups of coffee, in total silence so I can zone with no distractions.

  9. I am working on ... A collection of short stories inspired by the 22 Major Arcana cards of a Tarot deck. It's called Tarot Tales and the stories will incorporate three genres: science fiction, horror & fantasy.

  10. I have always wanted to... See the Classical ancient world: Egypt, Greece, Rome; also Medieval Europe. History fascinates me but I try to keep it separate from my writing, as a change of pace.

About the Author

Born & educated in Minneapolis. Two brothers. After high school I moved to New York City & lived there for eight years. Married and moved to Connecticut. Went to college for 2 years, playing with majors but never settling on one. After I got my divorce I moved up to New England. I am now contentedly living in a relatively quiet apartment with my three feline companions.

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Found and Destroyed by Danelle Helget


Available for: Kindle, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Genre: Mystery
Price: FREE  (May 22-26)
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Normal? What’s that? Sara’s life is anything but normal.

To start, her delicious, new boyfriend, Derek, needs Sara’s help finding his sister’s killer. Sara uses herself as bait, but it all goes wrong. Sara’s life is in danger. Will Derek find her in time?

All Sara wants is one drama-free weekend. What she gets is just another day of
criminals, drugs, guns, knives . . . and sexy cops . . . all the normal stuff.

Author Q&A

Three reasons why people should read your book:
It's a fun, fast easy read.
There's no boring police and court room stuff.
It's a great book you can't put down!
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
This book is 2nd in the series. I wanted to continue on with the characters. "They lived happily ever after," is boring.
Who is your favorite character and why?
Tannya- the sassy, small town waitress. She's from a small town and is always looking for an adventure! It's never boring when Tannya's around.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
I'm a discovery writer, I learn what's happening in the story as my fingers move. It's exciting what my fingers come up with.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
In this book, I loved writing the club scene when-Tannya's first Martini, her outfit, falling off her stool. She's too funny! That, or the car wash scene. I like to mix up emotions this book will make you laugh and cry.  
Is there a message in your novel you want readers to discover?
Life is never set in stone. Just when you think everything is perfect.....life shows up. Be strong and independent- you never REALLY know a person.  

An Explosive Time by Julia Hughes


Available for: Kindle, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Genre: Action/Adventure
Price: FREE  (May 19-23)
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When a circus elephant goes missing on Detective Inspector Crombie's watch, he immediately thinks of Celtic Cousins Wren and Rhyllann, who have to his mind made a career out of being the collective bane of his existence. And his instincts are correct: the cousins HAVE been up to something--but when Crombie finds out what it is and why, he runs into resistance not only from his immediate superiors, but also from the corridors of power in Whitehall itself.
Described by one reviewer as a "Masterful British Thriller" this is the third and shortest of the Celtic Cousins Adventures, and contains adult humour and some strong language. Especially when an unsuspecting Rhyllann discovers what's lurking in his bathroom! 
An Explosive Time starts with a fatal explosion; the action comes thick and fast, and Crombie will need all his wits about him to prevent his world - and London town - going supernova.

Author Q&A

Why do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
An Explosive Time is written specifically for kindle/ebook readers in around 40,000 words. I wanted to write a tight taut page turning thriller. Because An Explosive Time features the Celtic Cousins who appear in - The two previous Celtic Cousins' Adventures (A Raucous & A Ripple in Time) I felt they didn't need much introduction to readers.
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
Stolen directly from a master story teller Jack Bickham in his advice to writers "Never drop an alligator through the transom." Once I had the translation for transom (in the UK they're fan windows) the idea of an alligator crashing through a window wouldn't go away.
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
Wren Prenderson. He's so in love with Carrie he'll rescue alligators and elephants if it makes her happy. But he can't tell her 'I Love You'.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
Rhyllann returning from a lad's holiday and rushing upstairs to use his bathroom - only to find an alligator in the bath. I usually strive to avoid using unnecessary bad language - but the 'F' bomb landed thick and fast from Rhyllann's mouth.
Is there a message in your novel you want readers to discover? 
No, none, never leave messages in my novels. I write to entertain and amuse. :D

Character Interview

Tell us a little about yourself. How would you describe your appearance?
Detective Inspector Derek Crombie. Also known as "Tigger". Tell anyone and your number plate is on the traffic cops radar!

I'm a happily married man with four daughters. I'm a copper not a fashion model, and this leather coat is good for another ten years or so. The Chief keeps hinting I should smarten up a little, but all that male cologne stuff and twenty pound hair cut and blow dry malarkey isn't for me. People past forty can expect a little middle aged spread, but I'm a big bloke. I can carry a little extra weight.
Where do you fit into the story? What should we know about you?
I am the story! What you need to know is I'm a bloody good detective. When an elephant went missing in the middle of London, I knew exactly whose front door to knock on. Wren Prenderson & Rhyllann Jones - two cousins who's sole ambition is to be the collective bane of my life.
What time period do you live in?
2013 - seems an impossibly sci-fi date to a seventies kid like me. The 1970s - ah those where the days. A copper could nab a villain & he'd say 'All right guv, it's a fair cop.' Men were men and women were women - most of the time. Not that I'm one of those male chauvinistic. How could I be with four daughters? I just prefer blokes to be gentlemen, and ladies to be ladies. I'm old fashioned I suppose.
Where are you from? Do you live in the same place now?
London, born and bred. The wife would like to move out to the suburbs. I enjoy my holidays in Cornwall, and Wales. Love a bit of countryside me. Mind you, I have traveled - I've been to Africa - but the great elephant stampede was never my idea no matter what that Wren Prenderson says.
Tell us about your past. Can you share one really good experience and/or one really bad experience?
So long as it's understood, my lips are sealed about Africa and what happened over there, I'd say my finest hour was jumping out of a moving plane and preventing a steam train ramming a landrover packed with explosives. LOL! I know - at my age! Wonder I wasn't killed. Hours later, I almost was killed - a rogue copper shot at me. Guess who saved my life? Go on - Guess! I'd like to say they've never let me forgot it, but I'll give the two rascals that - the Celtic Cousins are a major PITA, but underneath, they're not bad kids. Not that I'd want one for a son in law, you understand.
Tell us the things you do now and how you feel about life. What, if anything, would you like to change?
Life's sweet. Everyone loves me, and those that don't - can kiss my large hairy backside. Scuse my bluntness. Like the song says - "regrets - I've had a few ... but too few to mention."
What special skills or abilities do you have? How do they affect your part in the story?
I'm an honest man. I could be a very rich man. But I'm also a sucker for a hard luck story. That was my biggest mistake y'know. Letting Wren and Carrie talk me into turning a blind eye to their alligator and elephant "rescuing". Anytime that Wren Prenderson's lips are moving he's lying. Remember that and you won't end up in the middle of An Explosive Time.
Who is the most important person in your life? Tell us about them.
Apart from my lovely wife and daughters, the most important person in my life changes from case to case. You could say victims of crime, perpetrators of crime. They become the most important person, until the case is solved. And if I'm on the case, it will be. Bet your last dollar on that!
How does that person impact you and your life?
I won't stop until I get to the bottom of things, solve the crime, avenge the victim, throw the criminals in jail - where they belong
What do you see in your future?
I'm hoping nothing more exciting than walking my three unmarried daughters down the aisle. I've had enough adventures for one lifetime.
Will you encourage your author to write a sequel?
Julia's a good girl. She's a Londoner like me you know. We have a bit of a chat now and then. She's got a bee in her bonnet about me telling stories of the good old days - maybe once I've retired we'll have a pint or two down the "Vol" and I might be tempted to spill a few beans.  
Is there anything else you would like to add? 
Do I get a ride home? If so, I won't say no to another pint! Don't mind if I smoke me cigar, do you? Getting cosy in here isn't it? Can you get Sky Sports on that telly? There's a good game on tonight. I don't usually like talking about myself, but you've been great company - it's been fun putting over my side of the story - now your readers know what I have to put up with with those Celtic Cousins! 

Little Sacrifices by Jamie Scott


Available for: Kindle, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Genre: Women's Fiction
Price: FREE  (May 22-23)
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How much would you risk to stand up for your beliefs?

When Duncan and Sarah Powell move with their daughter, May, to Savannah Georgia in 1947, they hope against hope that they'll be welcomed. But they're Yankees and worse, they're civil rights advocates almost a decade too early.

At first May can pretend they're the same as everyone else. It means keeping quiet when she knows she should speak up, but it's worth the sacrifice to win friends. Unfortunately her parents are soon putting their beliefs into action. And when they wake to find that they're the only family on the block with a Ku Klux Klan cross blazing on their front lawn, the time comes for them to finally decide between what's easy and what's right.

The Maze by Jason Brannon


Available for: Kindle, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Genre: Christian Fantasy/Suspense
Price: FREE  (May 21-23)
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What if eternity is a prison we cannot escape? What if the grave holds no release from pain and suffering? For Jamie Burroughs, a near-death experience becomes a terrifying journey through an underworld ruled by angels and demons and filled with traps and riddles. Welcome to the “The Maze” - a spiritual dimension where souls are weighed on the scales of life and those found wanting, cast into eternal darkness. [Description from Amazon]

Author Q&A

Why do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
Readers will enjoy the book because it is a story of horror and hope. It showcases a man's downward spiral and his eventual redemption in a fantastical setting based on the Labyrinth on the island of Crete.
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
Having been at rock bottom myself before, I imagined the darkest, most dismal place imaginable that would force me to examine all of my shortcomings. The Maze was the result.
Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
The Piper is my favorite. He is a fallen angel whose mission involves ruining the lives of everyone he comes into contact with.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
My favorite chapter was the ending. My main character has gone through trail after trial, endured tribulations that are nearly unimaginable, and examined all of his sins in detail. He emerges from The Maze a different man.
Is there a message in your novel you want readers to discover?
No matter how dark the situation seems, there is always hope.

Wheat Free by Joshua Collins


Available for: Kindle, Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
Genre: Health, Weight Loss
Price: FREE  (May 22-23)
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Wheat has been identified as a possible root cause of many chronic and debilitating medical conditions like Celiac Disease, Diabetes and of course obesity. Don't become another statistic. This book can change your life!

What You Can Expect From This Book:
* Weight Loss and Wheat
* 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Wheat Free Diet
* The Role of Wheat in Wheat Belly
* The Signs and Symptoms of a Wheat Allergy
* Medical Conditions That Benefit From a Wheat Free Eating Program
* Delicious Wheat Free Recipes Including Vegan Choices
* What is Wheat and Where Did it Come From
* Depression and Wheat Allergies
* And Much More


Author Q&A

Why do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
Readers will enjoy my book because it is controversial, health improving and informative.
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
Have been involved in the natural health movement for 25+ years and there are so many people who have undiagnosed wheat allergy that suffer on a daily basis.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
Learned how many people suffer from undiagnosed problems on a daily basis
What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?
I loved to write every chapter of the book because everyone can potentially help someone. 
Is there a message in your novel you want readers to discover?
I loved to write every chapter of the book because everyone can potentially help someone. 
 
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