Monday, January 25, 2021

Release Blitz: Kiss Me Ever After

When Lennon’s life gets turned upside down, Ealynn Sands is the last place she thought she would end up. She had lots of plans and none of them included the town’s bad boy until one night brings them together. Readers who love opposites attract romances will enjoy this angsty, small-town romance.

She has a lot of plans. None of them involved him. Until now.

Lennon Cole has it all mapped out, bright lights, New York and living the high life. Until a shady deal in her father's business world brings everything she knows down around her. With nothing left, Lennon ends up in the one place she doesn't want to be; at her grandparents' holiday home in Ealynn Sands.

Justin Navarro has it all sorted. The bad boy of Ealynn Sands, his reputation precedes him. If there's one thing he can't abide, it's tourists flying into his hometown and leaving again without a backwards glance. Like Lennon Cole. Sure, they've had moments... Near misses and almost kisses, but he could never be interested in a pampered princess like that.

Until the night he saves her life.

Now the tourist and the bad boy are seeing each other properly for the first time... but it's just a summer fling... isn't it?

Kiss Me Ever After is a standalone romance, where opposites attracting could just change your life forever.

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Excerpt

Copyright 2021 @Julie Archer

“Remind me why we’re doing this again?” I winced as a woman literally stuck a pin into me.
“We’re saving my mum’s skin,” declared Amber, my best friend.
Which was why I stood in a freezing cold corridor in a thin satin slip dress, having the bodice altered to make it fit properly.
“Keep still,” hissed the woman through a mouthful of pins. “I don’t want to get blood on this dress.”
I did as I was told, trying not to shiver and inadvertently get pricked.
Amber had roped me into modelling at the Ealynn Sands Annual Summer Fashion Pageant. Her mother worked in the hotel which hosted it, and two girls they’d lined up to model had dropped out at the last minute. So Sonya had spoken to Amber, who’d spoken to me, and before long we were trying on outfits and now being made up to within an inch of our lives.
While I enjoyed fashion, my interests lay on the other side of the industry in marketing and PR. This week, I’d got the news I’d been accepted for an internship next summer with a prestigious consultancy in New York. It was everything I wanted… Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Central Park and yellow cabs…you name it, I was ready. Anything to do with the Big Apple and I wanted it. When I’d told her, Amber had been excited for me, even though it meant missing out on our usual summer plans. Selfishly, I didn’t care. One summer away from here wouldn’t hurt anyone, well, except maybe Amber. She would miss me.
“Excuse me, ladies,” a male voice cut through the excited chatter in the corridor, “coming through!”
My gaze fell on the waiter pushing through the hallway with a tray full of empty plates and dirty cutlery.
Dark curly hair, brown and gold eyes, and a muscled body clad in the regulation uniform of black jeans with a black and white horizontal striped t-shirt. I practically drooled.
Justin Navarro.
For years, he and I had danced around each other every summer.
Almost getting together.
Almost, but not quite.
He brushed past me, his arm skimming my nipples, which tightened enough in response that he noticed and paused. The corner of his mouth quirked, his eyes catching mine.
“Sorry,” he murmured.
The low octave of his voice sent waves down my spine.

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About The Author

Author of contemporary romance featuring rock stars, small towns, a healthy dose of angst, some steamy times and always a happy ever after!

When not writing, I can usually be found binge watching teen drama series on Netflix, or supporting Spurs from my armchair, and running around after my two feline children, Corey and Elsa.​

Real Angst. Real Romance.

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Blitz Tour: The Time Gatherer


This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Rachel Dacus will be awarding a $20 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Coming of age as a time traveler isn’t easy. Young George St. James gets help from a magical medieval monk and a 23rd century geneticist. But they can’t keep him safe from a secret society dedicated to eliminating time travel. When love unexpectedly arrives in a distant century, George must use all his skill to thwart his foes while trying to save his beloved from their malice.

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A sharp pang in his shoulder startled him. What was happening? An attacker straddled him, but George wrestled and freed himself. Getting to his feet, George saw that the man was a few feet away.

His enemy leaped forward and gouged him in the shoulder. George lurched around the cell, remembering the Optimalists. Had he said his mantra? .

Suddenly, the figure evaporated. .

George just caught his breath when another man appeared—tall, robed, and coming toward him. At the last moment, he saw it was his mentor. .

Brother Bernardo leaned down. He pushed open George’s shirt. “This is a shallow wound. I’ve brought Brother Bernardo leaned down. He pushed open George’s shirt. “This is a shallow wound. I’ve brought unguent and herbal pills.” .


“You won’t be able to timegather until this heals, my son.” .

“Can you partner me away?” .

Bernardo nodded. “I can, but first let the pills work.” .

“How did they find me?” .

“You must have left traces. Did you repeat the mantra?” .

“I can’t remember.” .

“Never forget! The prayer is your lifeline. Keep it as close as your dagger.” .

“I don’t carry a dagger.” .

George could see Bernardo’s disdainful look. “Even monks carry daggers. Can you stand?” .

George tried to stand up but sank down, his back against the wall. .

“Give it a few more minutes. I wish I’d brought you wine.” .

“I’d rather have water,” George croaked. .

“Don’t be silly. No one drinks water.” .

“You’ve lived too long in the Middle Ages. In 2061, we have pure mountain water from the tap.” .

His mentor laughed. “I’ve forgotten civilization. Are you able to stand? We don’t have much time. Medieval justice is swift.”

About the Author:
Rachel Dacus is the author of three novels touched with the supernatural, The Time Gatherer, The Renaissance Club and The Invisibles. Magical realism also runs through her four poetry collections: Arabesque, Gods of Water and Air, Femme au Chapeau, and Earth Lessons. Her writing has appeared in many journals, including Atlanta Review, Boulevard, Gargoyle, and Prairie Schooner, as well as the anthology Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and a tiny but feisty Silky Terrier. She loves exploring the outdoors and raising funds for good causes.

WEBSITE: http://www.racheldacus.net
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

WWBC #14: Something I Collected as a Child

Hello again.

While it wasn't while I was a child I used to collect stickers. I started in 11th grade and only lasted about three years at most. I got the idea from my friend in high school.

I have contributed to my sister's pez dispenser collection back in the early to mid 90's. I actually have that particular collection since. Why? No clue.

My mother has an angel collection that I absolutely love.

That is it for this week's challenge. 

*** The Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge is hosted by Long and Short Reviews  .

Monday, January 18, 2021

Cover Reveal: Broken

 

Title: Broken

Author: Evelyn Sola 

Release Date: 2/15/2021

Genres: Contemporary Romance

Page Count: 401 pages

Trope: Diverse Romance, Second Chance Romance




JULIA

I never saw Noah Weston coming. He swept into my life like an unexpected storm, but soon, he was everything to me. 

Until tragedy struck. 

One day I was planning the rest of my life with my soulmate, and the next I was picking up the 

pieces of a love so strong, it broke me apart. 

It took three years to put myself back together. 

Three years until I was ready to move on.

I’ll never forget it. The day he came back.

Can lightening strike twice? Maybe, but when I look into his eyes, all I remember are the last 

words he ever spoke to me. 

The words that left me broken.

NOAH

I loved her before I knew her name. She was more than just my heartbeat. Julia Blake was a 

dream too good to be true. 

When real life invaded the bubble we had created, I was left a broken man. 

I survived, but I was dead inside. Half the man I used to be.

The half I needed had a new life without me.

Three years later, I’m back to reclaim what I’ve lost. 

I’m back for her, only she wants nothing to do with me.


About the author 

A Boston native, wife, mother, and wine enthusiast. If she’s not writing, thinking about writing, 

you will find Evelyn with a book in her hands. While a new publisher, she’s been writing for years, and she will continue to write for many years to come. 

Evelyn is obsessed with assertive and confident men who will stop at nothing to get their 

woman. Her stories are filled with love, passion and humor. 

She currently lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and two daughters.


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Sunday, January 17, 2021

Sunday Post #65: Bookish Games = The 100


So Day 1 is coming to an end (or has ended depending on when you are reading this). I am glad to have played, or be playing, with (depending on the results) others that I haven't played with before. I hope that it continues. If there are any players or spectators Reading this, I hope you all are enjoying yourselves as well.



Head's Up

🔼 18th = Cover Reveal: Broken

🔼 20th = WWBC #14



Currently Reading

📖 Dream Wide Awake (by: C.J. Zahner) = page 83


*** If you don't have anything to say about this week's topic, you can comment on any other part of the post or just say "hi".


*** I am always having to edit many of my posts.  If I made any grammar mistakes, I will eventually fix them.

*** The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Sunday Post #64: The Bookish Games 3

 


I am looking forward to the start of  "The 100" edition of Bookish Games.  This will be my third time participating. I hope all players have fun as well as the spectators.

Post Rewind


📌 January 6th = WWBC #13: My Goals for 2021



Currently Reading

📖 Dream Wide Awake (by: C.J. Zahner) = page 23

*** If you don't have anything to say about this week's topic, you can comment on any other part of the post or just say "hi".


*** I am always having to edit many of my posts.  If I made any grammar mistakes, I will eventually fix them.

*** The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer


Wednesday, January 6, 2021

WWBC #13: My Goals for 2021


 Happy New Year!

My 2021 goals are basically the same as my 2020 goals. The reason being that I did not accomplish a single goal.  

2020 goals

Of course school will have to be on line.

I had to forfeit my Goodreads Challenge.  This year I am aiming for 24 books. 

You would have thought I had plenty of time to work on my story. Unfortunately that quickly left my mind. 

Otherwise I have the same goals as I did last year.

I wish all of you luck on your goals and good health. 


*** This is a weekly blogging challenge hosted by  Long and Short Reviews


Sunday, January 3, 2021

Sunday Post #63: First Singleswag of '21

 


My las 2020 Sunday Post was Singleswag.  My first Sunday Post of 2021 is Singleswag. 

Yay!!!












Goodreads

📚 For this year's Goodreads Challenge, my goal is 24 books. Two books a month sounds simple enough ..... right?

📚 The Salty Rose: Alchemists, Witches, & A Tapper In New Amsterdam (by: Beth M. Caruso) = added to "want to read" self


Currently Reading

📖 Dream Wide Awake (by: C.J. Zahner) = page 23


*** If you don't have anything to say about this week's topic, you can comment on any other part of the post or just say "hi".


*** I am always having to edit many of my posts.  If I made any grammar mistakes, I will eventually fix them.

*** The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer