 Have you ever fallen in love with a series? BInge read, non-stop a set of books by one author? Counted down the time between releases while you anxiously waited to get the next book, and couldn't wait to find out what happened? Ashley Pagano has done this with her Never Fear the Reaper series. She created the story of Ryder who is a reaper. A girl who stole something from the Grim Reaper and now helps souls leave this world. But when she meets Chase, she finds love and a partnership...until danger comes. Never Fear the Reaper: Acceptance is the third and final book in the trilogy. You finally get to find out what happens to Ryder and Chase, but it will have you on the edge of your seat! Just check it out! Blurb: She’s been to the other side and back again . . . But she’s never met anyone like him. He can see things no one else can . . . But he only sees her. From the moment he witnessed her do the impossible . . . he was obsessed. But he's not the only one. Thankfully, Carlsten is man enough to put his feelings aside in order to secure a friendship and partnership with Ryder and Chase. Because it is going to take all three of them to take down the Fallen and the Reaper. Ryder's extraordinary abilities and scythe are no match for true love. Chase's six sense and dagger, in no way, prepared him for this. Carlsten's expertise and impeccable aim may not be enough to take down the most powerful creature on Earth. It will take a miracle, and possibly the ultimate sacrifice. Will it end where it all began? In a world filled with darkness . . . can true love spark just enough light to save it? EXCERPT: "Chase, don’t listen to him. Fight for your freedom, for good, and for . . . us. Please, Chase, I love you. Do you hear me, I love you!” But my character doesn’t hear her and she must know that. As a result, her eyes well up. Her poisonous, green eyes look as if an ocean has been encased inside of two small glass marbles. Those thick, sturdy walls that hold her up and make her so strong just collapse in front of me. Her eyelashes blink heavy with tears, unceasing, making it hard for her to hold her eyes open. The salty tears trail down her cheeks, liquefying her chalky blush into a glistening paste. They sit at the very edge of her perfectly sculpted jawline until she takes another step. The movement drops them into the canyon between us. She refuses to look away from me, even as her shoulders heave with emotion and her sobs bark from the back of her throat. God, all I want is to pull her into my chest and hold her tightly until her tears subside. But for once, I am living in a real nightmare. “Please Chase, I don’t want to hurt you again.” Her gaze falls to the ground and she mumbles, so quietly to herself that I can’t distinguish a single word. She reaches out to grab my shoulders, to pull me into her familiar embrace, one last time. But I recoil, coldly. Be Sure to Grab Your Own Copy!   About the Author:
Ashley Pagano has always dreamed of being an artist both figuratively and literally. Her love of art was instilled by her mother who always inspired her to be creative either with a paintbrush or with a pen and paper. As far back as she can remember her life was always centered around introspection, storytelling, and imagination. Because she is so artistic, she took to the idea of creative writing very passionately. Her ability to describe a scene, person, or place, she compares to painting a picture, where she can describe every detail vividly in order to make the reader feel like they’re truly living in the story. Her works of writing usually center around a powerhouse female protagonist (which reflect her own personality), who progresses through many wild and extreme obstacles. Ashley loves to write stories that end with a cliffhanger, that have the reader begging for more and questioning what happens next. Her most recent novel sets the stage for the paranormal romance of the century and includes ghosts, poltergeists, and demons who just love to get in the way of true love. Ashley has won awards for her design, art, and writing. Ashley doesn’t believe in down time whatsoever and actually loves having a full “To-Do” list. Ashley is a wife to her wonderful husband, Eric and a mother to a beautiful baby girl named Dakota. She is also a Graphic Designer and a health and fitness coach. Her husband and daughter inspire her to be the best person she can be and encourage her to pursue any of her dreams (no matter how extravagant they may be). www.authorashleypagano.com https://www.facebook.com/neverfearthereaperseries/ https://instagram.com/authorashleypagano/
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 What is it about football players? The cheerleaders love them. The players are the most popular guys in school. They are fit and athletic. Not to mention, look really good in those tight pants. Is it the confidence they exude or the charm? Back in my day, I had a big crush on a professional football player. He was the kicker for the Cleveland Browns. Like most girls my age, I wrote him a letter and received a signed photo in return. No matter how many times the Browns lost, I still believed Matthew would save the day and kick the winning field goal. Have you ever been enamored of a sports figure? Or if you could go on a date with one today, would you? Inkspell has your new favorite quarterback! He's got the charm and the drive to be the best...too bad he's taken... :) BLURB: Luke Caldwell has three abhorrent qualities to him: 1) He’s a pig-headed jock. 2) He’s a grade A asshole with the biggest, overbearing ego. 3) He’s a manwhore. These three qualities alone should’ve had me running for the hills. I tried to steer clear of him, I really did, but it was an impossible feat. Luke Caldwell was nothing if not persistent, and the way he bulldozed through my life, not taking no for an answer is proof of it. I tried to stay away from him. I wanted to hate him. But I couldn’t. Luke was nothing like the idiot jock I pegged him out to be. He became a friend, a confidant, and after one unforgettable night, he became so much more. Whatever this is between us, it’s impossible to ignore. I just hope when all is said and done, I won’t be burned by the college bad boy. EXCERPT: “How do you do it?” I blurt. He lifts his head and the crease between his brows deepens. “Do what?” “Get all these girls to fall all over you? How do you do it? I mean seriously. It’s like you don’t even try.” “I don’t.” “Then how?” I press. He cocks his head to the side, and stares at me. Like really stares at me, the look makes me shift uncomfortably next to him on the bed. “What can I say? I’ve got game. It all comes naturally,” he says with a careless shrug. “What a load of crap,” I scoff. “You don’t believe me? I’ll show you,” he says, getting off the bed and standing. He reaches behind his back and pulls his shirt over his head before I have a chance to object. “What the hell, Luke!” I screech. Completely ignoring me, he sits down next to me on the bed again, only this time, he’s facing me and he’s closer. Much closer. Without warning he grips my hand and places it over the contours of his abs. I suck in a sharp breath at the warmth radiating underneath my hand. His body is firm and hard, not a shred of fat. I look up at him through my lashes and stop breathing. The way he’s looking down at me…it makes my insides coil tightly. His eyes blaze with a look of pure lust and need. It hits me right in my core, and the apex between my thighs dampens. His pupils flare, and my heart is beating so loud, I’m certain he can hear it in the quiet of his room. “Do you feel anything?” he asks in a low, husky voice. I rub my lips together, trying to control my breathing. I swallow thickly. “No.” The word sounds like a croak coming out of my mouth. The corner of his mouth quirks, and his eyes light up. I suck in a gasp of air when his finger lightly touches the base of my throat. He trails his finger up toward my jaw, then down to my chest, stopping just before my cleavage. His touch leaves a trail of fire in its wake as he drags it across my skin. My breasts heave with each intake of breath, and my nipples involuntarily harden into erect points. Luke watches me and my reaction through hooded eyes, and I swear, I have never seen a look as sexy as the one he’s wearing right now. He inches closer, and his head cranes down toward my face like he’s going to kiss me. His cool breath wisps across the skin of my neck, and a tingle of arousal runs down my spine. Luke seductively licks his bottom lip, making it look enticing. Bringing his face near my ear, he whispers, “Feel anything, yet?” The words hit me down there, and my pussy clenches. His lips just barely graze the shell of my ear, and his breath tickles my neck with each soft-spoken word. My eyes flutter closed, and I let out an embarrassing pant of breath. I bite my bottom lip to keep from making any further noises. A pant was humiliating enough. “Natalia.” “Natalia.” He says a little louder this time. “Hmmm?” “It’s almost 4:30.” My eyes fling open, and I shoot away from him nearly falling off the bed. “Shit! I’m gonna be late!” “I know.” Luke chuckles. I hurriedly gather my books, stuffing everything in my bag, then fly out the door without saying goodbye. Luke’s laughter follows me till I’m outside. Praise of the book: “This book is a page turner for all the college romance lovers out there, I read this book in one sitting and would highly suggest it. S.M Soto brings the perfect amount of angst with sweet.” - USA Today Best Selling Author T.L Smith “The best sports romance I've read this past year!" - Holly S. Roberts author of the USA TODAY Best-Selling novel "Play" “OMG This book was absolutely amazing I loved it. Luke and Natalia are a perfect pair. Their witty banter back and forth and the angst. I could not put it down. Devoured this book in one night.” - Once Upon A Romance Blog “It doesn’t happen very often that I read a book cover to cover until three a.m., Scoring the Quarterback had me on my freaking knees! Kudos to you S.M. Soto!” – Zellie Geustyn (Beta Reader/Reviewer) Grab Your Copy! |
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There really wasn’t any other path. Grea Warner knew from a young age that she wanted to write. She was born to write. First it was in diaries with little metal keys and in written tales that she slipped to friends in study hall. School newspapers, a college television drama, and internships in the soap opera world were next. After producing and writing a local show, she decided to delve into the world of the novelist. When her fingers aren’t tapping out her latest book filled with angst and romance, Grea can be found hiking the trails or jamming to her favorite country artists on the radio.
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There really wasn’t any other path. Grea Warner knew from a young age that she wanted to write. She was born to write. First it was in diaries with little metal keys and in written tales that she slipped to friends in study hall. School newspapers, a college television drama, and internships in the soap opera world were next. After producing and writing a local show, she decided to delve into the world of the novelist. When her fingers aren’t tapping out her latest book filled with angst and romance, Grea can be found hiking the trails or jamming to her favorite country artists on the radio.
Website: www.greawarner.com
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What do you do when a series ends? Do you celebrate the challenges that the characters have overcome? Enjoy their growth? Or do you weep because you won't be able to hang out with those characters again?
I am the weeper. I will keep the books and re-read them just to go back and spend time with those characters. They end up being a part of my family and seem so real. I hate to leave them. So here we are with the final installment in The Never Fear the Reaper Series, and I'm not ready to let Chase and Ryder go! Maybe it's time for a re-read of the first two books!!
Blurb:
She’s been to the other side and back again . . . But she’s never met anyone like him.
He can see things no one else can . . . But he only sees her.
From the moment he witnessed her do the impossible . . . he was obsessed. But he's not the only one.
Thankfully, Carlsten is man enough to put his feelings aside in order to secure a friendship and partnership with Ryder and Chase. Because it is going to take all three of them to take down the Fallen and the Reaper.
Ryder's extraordinary abilities and scythe are no match for true love. Chase's six sense and dagger, in no way, prepared him for this. Carlsten's expertise and impeccable aim may not be enough to take down the most powerful creature on Earth. It will take a miracle, and possibly the ultimate sacrifice.
Will it end where it all began?
In a world filled with darkness . . . can true love spark just enough light to save it?
I am the weeper. I will keep the books and re-read them just to go back and spend time with those characters. They end up being a part of my family and seem so real. I hate to leave them. So here we are with the final installment in The Never Fear the Reaper Series, and I'm not ready to let Chase and Ryder go! Maybe it's time for a re-read of the first two books!!
Blurb:
She’s been to the other side and back again . . . But she’s never met anyone like him.
He can see things no one else can . . . But he only sees her.
From the moment he witnessed her do the impossible . . . he was obsessed. But he's not the only one.
Thankfully, Carlsten is man enough to put his feelings aside in order to secure a friendship and partnership with Ryder and Chase. Because it is going to take all three of them to take down the Fallen and the Reaper.
Ryder's extraordinary abilities and scythe are no match for true love. Chase's six sense and dagger, in no way, prepared him for this. Carlsten's expertise and impeccable aim may not be enough to take down the most powerful creature on Earth. It will take a miracle, and possibly the ultimate sacrifice.
Will it end where it all began?
In a world filled with darkness . . . can true love spark just enough light to save it?
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About the Author:
Ashley Pagano has always dreamed of being an artist both figuratively and literally. Her love of art was instilled by her mother who always inspired her to be creative either with a paintbrush or with a pen and paper. As far back as she can remember her life was always centered around introspection, storytelling, and imagination. Because she is so artistic, she took to the idea of creative writing very passionately. Her ability to describe a scene, person, or place, she compares to painting a picture, where she can describe every detail vividly in order to make the reader feel like they’re truly living in the story. Her works of writing usually center around a powerhouse female protagonist (which reflect her own personality), who progresses through many wild and extreme obstacles. Ashley loves to write stories that end with a cliffhanger, that have the reader begging for more and questioning what happens next. Her most recent novel sets the stage for the paranormal romance of the century and includes ghosts, poltergeists, and demons who just love to get in the way of true love. Ashley has won awards for her design, art, and writing.
Ashley doesn’t believe in down time whatsoever and actually loves having a full “To-Do” list. Ashley is a wife to her wonderful husband, Eric and a mother to a beautiful baby girl named Dakota. She is also a Graphic Designer and a health and fitness coach. Her husband and daughter inspire her to be the best person she can be and encourage her to pursue any of her dreams (no matter how extravagant they may be).
www.authorashleypagano.com
https://www.facebook.com/neverfearthereaperseries/
https://instagram.com/authorashleypagano/
Ashley Pagano has always dreamed of being an artist both figuratively and literally. Her love of art was instilled by her mother who always inspired her to be creative either with a paintbrush or with a pen and paper. As far back as she can remember her life was always centered around introspection, storytelling, and imagination. Because she is so artistic, she took to the idea of creative writing very passionately. Her ability to describe a scene, person, or place, she compares to painting a picture, where she can describe every detail vividly in order to make the reader feel like they’re truly living in the story. Her works of writing usually center around a powerhouse female protagonist (which reflect her own personality), who progresses through many wild and extreme obstacles. Ashley loves to write stories that end with a cliffhanger, that have the reader begging for more and questioning what happens next. Her most recent novel sets the stage for the paranormal romance of the century and includes ghosts, poltergeists, and demons who just love to get in the way of true love. Ashley has won awards for her design, art, and writing.
Ashley doesn’t believe in down time whatsoever and actually loves having a full “To-Do” list. Ashley is a wife to her wonderful husband, Eric and a mother to a beautiful baby girl named Dakota. She is also a Graphic Designer and a health and fitness coach. Her husband and daughter inspire her to be the best person she can be and encourage her to pursue any of her dreams (no matter how extravagant they may be).
www.authorashleypagano.com
https://www.facebook.com/neverfearthereaperseries/
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Each time a new book is released, it's a culmination of over a year's hard work. Both work by the author but also by the cover artists and editors. In this case, from beginning of the series to the end, it will be YEARS....
In the first book, we meet our heroine, Leah. She's tough and plucky as well as a little confused. In this book, we get to see her as she adjusts to a new life with many new responsibilities. She's found out about her family and found (and lost) love. But she's stronger than she thinks she is. We are fortunate to see her grow and come into her powers. And just in time! There's evil after her!
BLURB:
Fate brought them together. Will evil break them apart?
Leah Parker’s visit to her hometown is supposed to bring her closer to the truth behind her identity. What she doesn’t anticipate is the handsome stranger with almond eyes claiming to be her Pair.
Her world once again upturned with the arrival of the man chosen to be her life partner, Leah is pulled between the feelings she’s always had for the friend she left behind, and those for the compelling stranger determined to save her from certain death—at whatever the cost.
With an ancient evil out to finish what it started twenty-one years before, will Leah find peace within her troubled mind and heart to fight back and win? Or will her disconnection with her newfound powers hinder her only chance at survival?
His sacrifice…is her salvation.
EXCERPT:
I opened my mouth to shout out a warning as the Soul Devourer leaped from the roof. The man-beast made no sound, gave no warning, though the promise of death was written on his ethereal face. Swift on his feet, Jae swung the flaming sword around as he pivoted. The shiny blade sliced through the man-creature’s neck in midair, just under the chin, decapitating him with a clean cut a butcher would be proud of—all before I could spit out a single, cautionary word. The head went one direction while the body crumpled to the ground in a heap of unmoving limbs, inches from Jae’s shoes.
The Soul Devourer’s emaciated frame began to disintegrate into a pile of black ash mere seconds after it touched the ground, its chest bursting open like a piñata to reveal a glowing blue light within the hollow cavity. Several white orbs flowed out of the hole in rapid succession, forming groups of three or more. The spheres danced around Jae for a mere fraction of second, as if to thank him for his good deed, before soaring up toward the sky, vanishing within a few blinks.
Souls, I realized. They were souls stolen from countless victims, trapped within the grotesque body of the Soul Devourer and forced to endure a cruel torment. And what of those that were never released? Where did they end up?
The Soul Devourer’s entire body turned to ash and was blown away by the wind by the time I snapped out of my shocked surprise. One down. How many more to go?
A furious hiss resonated from somewhere behind the tomb situated to my right. I rotated to confront the oncoming night freak, fan gripped tightly in my hand. He came barreling around the corner so fast, I nearly lost my nerve and bolted. Instead, I shimmied to my left two seconds before it reached me— disgracefully tripping over my own feet in my haste to avoid its elongated talons.
In the first book, we meet our heroine, Leah. She's tough and plucky as well as a little confused. In this book, we get to see her as she adjusts to a new life with many new responsibilities. She's found out about her family and found (and lost) love. But she's stronger than she thinks she is. We are fortunate to see her grow and come into her powers. And just in time! There's evil after her!
BLURB:
Fate brought them together. Will evil break them apart?
Leah Parker’s visit to her hometown is supposed to bring her closer to the truth behind her identity. What she doesn’t anticipate is the handsome stranger with almond eyes claiming to be her Pair.
Her world once again upturned with the arrival of the man chosen to be her life partner, Leah is pulled between the feelings she’s always had for the friend she left behind, and those for the compelling stranger determined to save her from certain death—at whatever the cost.
With an ancient evil out to finish what it started twenty-one years before, will Leah find peace within her troubled mind and heart to fight back and win? Or will her disconnection with her newfound powers hinder her only chance at survival?
His sacrifice…is her salvation.
EXCERPT:
I opened my mouth to shout out a warning as the Soul Devourer leaped from the roof. The man-beast made no sound, gave no warning, though the promise of death was written on his ethereal face. Swift on his feet, Jae swung the flaming sword around as he pivoted. The shiny blade sliced through the man-creature’s neck in midair, just under the chin, decapitating him with a clean cut a butcher would be proud of—all before I could spit out a single, cautionary word. The head went one direction while the body crumpled to the ground in a heap of unmoving limbs, inches from Jae’s shoes.
The Soul Devourer’s emaciated frame began to disintegrate into a pile of black ash mere seconds after it touched the ground, its chest bursting open like a piñata to reveal a glowing blue light within the hollow cavity. Several white orbs flowed out of the hole in rapid succession, forming groups of three or more. The spheres danced around Jae for a mere fraction of second, as if to thank him for his good deed, before soaring up toward the sky, vanishing within a few blinks.
Souls, I realized. They were souls stolen from countless victims, trapped within the grotesque body of the Soul Devourer and forced to endure a cruel torment. And what of those that were never released? Where did they end up?
The Soul Devourer’s entire body turned to ash and was blown away by the wind by the time I snapped out of my shocked surprise. One down. How many more to go?
A furious hiss resonated from somewhere behind the tomb situated to my right. I rotated to confront the oncoming night freak, fan gripped tightly in my hand. He came barreling around the corner so fast, I nearly lost my nerve and bolted. Instead, I shimmied to my left two seconds before it reached me— disgracefully tripping over my own feet in my haste to avoid its elongated talons.
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About the Author:
Kristy Centeno is the author of the Secrets of the Moon saga and Keeper Witches series.
She has always had a passion for books and after years of being an avid reader, she decided to transform her desire to write into a reality and thus, her first novel was born. When she’s not busy taking care of her five children or holding down the fort, she finds time to sit and do what she loves the most: writing.
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Kristy Centeno is the author of the Secrets of the Moon saga and Keeper Witches series.
She has always had a passion for books and after years of being an avid reader, she decided to transform her desire to write into a reality and thus, her first novel was born. When she’s not busy taking care of her five children or holding down the fort, she finds time to sit and do what she loves the most: writing.
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We've all heard that opposites attract. The jock and the geek- the princess and the pauper- the billionaire and the servant. These stories are compelling because they teach us that everyone can find someone who loves them. The person who is different from us, brings out the part of us we often hide. I am a shy introvert but my outgoing husband pushes me to socialize and get out of the house.
SM Soto's new book, Scoring the Quarterback, features the jock and the geek. Two people who don't seem to have much in common, yet they bring out the best of each other.
BLURB:
Luke Caldwell has three abhorrent qualities to him:
1) He’s a pig-headed jock.
2) He’s a grade A asshole with the biggest, overbearing ego.
3) He’s a manwhore.
These three qualities alone should’ve had me running for the hills. I tried to steer clear of him, I really did, but it was an impossible feat. Luke Caldwell was nothing if not persistent, and the way he bulldozed through my life, not taking no for an answer is proof of it.
I tried to stay away from him.
I wanted to hate him. But I couldn’t.
Luke was nothing like the idiot jock I pegged him out to be. He became a friend, a confidant, and after one unforgettable night, he became so much more.
Whatever this is between us, it’s impossible to ignore. I just hope when all is said and done, I won’t be burned by the college bad boy.
Praise of the book:
“This book is a page turner for all the college romance lovers out there, I read this book in one sitting and would highly suggest it. S.M Soto brings the perfect amount of angst with sweet.” - USA Today Best Selling Author T.L Smith
“The best sports romance I've read this past year!" - Holly S. Roberts author of the USA TODAY Best-Selling novel "Play"
“OMG This book was absolutely amazing I loved it. Luke and Natalia are a perfect pair. Their witty banter back and forth and the angst. I could not put it down. Devoured this book in one night.” - Once Upon A Romance Blog
“It doesn’t happen very often that I read a book cover to cover until three a.m., Scoring the Quarterback had me on my freaking knees! Kudos to you S.M. Soto!” – Zellie Geustyn (Beta Reader/Reviewer)
SM Soto's new book, Scoring the Quarterback, features the jock and the geek. Two people who don't seem to have much in common, yet they bring out the best of each other.
BLURB:
Luke Caldwell has three abhorrent qualities to him:
1) He’s a pig-headed jock.
2) He’s a grade A asshole with the biggest, overbearing ego.
3) He’s a manwhore.
These three qualities alone should’ve had me running for the hills. I tried to steer clear of him, I really did, but it was an impossible feat. Luke Caldwell was nothing if not persistent, and the way he bulldozed through my life, not taking no for an answer is proof of it.
I tried to stay away from him.
I wanted to hate him. But I couldn’t.
Luke was nothing like the idiot jock I pegged him out to be. He became a friend, a confidant, and after one unforgettable night, he became so much more.
Whatever this is between us, it’s impossible to ignore. I just hope when all is said and done, I won’t be burned by the college bad boy.
Praise of the book:
“This book is a page turner for all the college romance lovers out there, I read this book in one sitting and would highly suggest it. S.M Soto brings the perfect amount of angst with sweet.” - USA Today Best Selling Author T.L Smith
“The best sports romance I've read this past year!" - Holly S. Roberts author of the USA TODAY Best-Selling novel "Play"
“OMG This book was absolutely amazing I loved it. Luke and Natalia are a perfect pair. Their witty banter back and forth and the angst. I could not put it down. Devoured this book in one night.” - Once Upon A Romance Blog
“It doesn’t happen very often that I read a book cover to cover until three a.m., Scoring the Quarterback had me on my freaking knees! Kudos to you S.M. Soto!” – Zellie Geustyn (Beta Reader/Reviewer)
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S.M. Soto was born and raised in Northern, California where she currently resides with her son. Her love for reading began when she was just a young girl, and has only continued to grow into adulthood. S.M. lives for reading books in the romance genre and writing novels with relatable characters. She refers to herself as a bit of a romance junkie with a dark and at times, depraved mind. S.M. loves to connect with readers and eat copious of donuts that will surely lead to her demise (carbs are life).
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S.M. Soto was born and raised in Northern, California where she currently resides with her son. Her love for reading began when she was just a young girl, and has only continued to grow into adulthood. S.M. lives for reading books in the romance genre and writing novels with relatable characters. She refers to herself as a bit of a romance junkie with a dark and at times, depraved mind. S.M. loves to connect with readers and eat copious of donuts that will surely lead to her demise (carbs are life).
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Family. Unless you are an orphan, family comes with the deal when you are dating or married to someone. Their parents, siblings and friends become a part of your life, too. You see them at every holiday and gathering. If you are lucky, you all get along but sometimes, that's a challenge.
For Ben and Gemma...they already knew the other person's family. Ben's sister was Gemma's best friend. And Gemma's brother was Ben's good friend. They believed they had it easy...a relationship would be easy between them. After all, the families already got along.
But it wasn't not liking each other which caused issues for Ben and Gemma's relationship... It was the family members themselves as they navigated their own lives. With Gemma's brother's death, then her mother's depression, Ben and Gemma struggled to stay focused on their relationship. But finally came out on top. Now, it was Ben's sister who was having issues and her issues became a problem for Ben and Gemma. Can they work through things this time?
BLURB:
One night changed everything between them.
When Gemma drunkenly admitted her feelings to Ben, she never imagined they’d have a future together -- let alone, that he’d feel the same way for her. And yet, fate put obstacles in their path…
Overcoming family trauma was hard enough but with a brand new relationship? It was even more delicate. And they’ve come out the other side stronger…
Now a new obstacle rears its head as Molly, Ben’s sister, faces her past and must rely on them. With all the family drama going on, they must determine where their future is headed...
But will they have the strength to take the next step?
EXCERPT:
If it wasn’t for Ben, and the comfort of his arms, I was sure I would have driven away as soon as I’d pulled up. He understood how to respond when it came to my anxieties, how to help talk me out of my own head. The moment I found him, I knew my scattered thoughts would settle enough so I could enjoy the night—so long as I stayed far away from the alcohol.
While the liquid courage had worked wonders for me the last time, I wasn’t willing to chance it again. There was a difference between spilling your guts to the guy you loved, and trying to get into your now-boyfriend’s pants while out in public. Thanks, but no thanks, alcohol.
My phone vibrated within my grasp and I glanced down to see Ben’s name flashing upon the screen.
B: Everything okay?
Was it? Maybe. I mean, everything around me was more than fine. Things had settled down. My mom was slowly, but surely, getting better, and Wanda had become a part of our lives yet again. Things were good. Me, on the other hand? That was still questionable. The joys of coping with anxiety.
For Ben and Gemma...they already knew the other person's family. Ben's sister was Gemma's best friend. And Gemma's brother was Ben's good friend. They believed they had it easy...a relationship would be easy between them. After all, the families already got along.
But it wasn't not liking each other which caused issues for Ben and Gemma's relationship... It was the family members themselves as they navigated their own lives. With Gemma's brother's death, then her mother's depression, Ben and Gemma struggled to stay focused on their relationship. But finally came out on top. Now, it was Ben's sister who was having issues and her issues became a problem for Ben and Gemma. Can they work through things this time?
BLURB:
One night changed everything between them.
When Gemma drunkenly admitted her feelings to Ben, she never imagined they’d have a future together -- let alone, that he’d feel the same way for her. And yet, fate put obstacles in their path…
Overcoming family trauma was hard enough but with a brand new relationship? It was even more delicate. And they’ve come out the other side stronger…
Now a new obstacle rears its head as Molly, Ben’s sister, faces her past and must rely on them. With all the family drama going on, they must determine where their future is headed...
But will they have the strength to take the next step?
EXCERPT:
If it wasn’t for Ben, and the comfort of his arms, I was sure I would have driven away as soon as I’d pulled up. He understood how to respond when it came to my anxieties, how to help talk me out of my own head. The moment I found him, I knew my scattered thoughts would settle enough so I could enjoy the night—so long as I stayed far away from the alcohol.
While the liquid courage had worked wonders for me the last time, I wasn’t willing to chance it again. There was a difference between spilling your guts to the guy you loved, and trying to get into your now-boyfriend’s pants while out in public. Thanks, but no thanks, alcohol.
My phone vibrated within my grasp and I glanced down to see Ben’s name flashing upon the screen.
B: Everything okay?
Was it? Maybe. I mean, everything around me was more than fine. Things had settled down. My mom was slowly, but surely, getting better, and Wanda had become a part of our lives yet again. Things were good. Me, on the other hand? That was still questionable. The joys of coping with anxiety.
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Nicole Sobon is the author of The Emile Reed Chronicles (YA Science Fiction), the Outbreak duology, Collide (NA Romance), and more!
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Nicole Sobon is the author of The Emile Reed Chronicles (YA Science Fiction), the Outbreak duology, Collide (NA Romance), and more!
You can find her online at:
Twitter: @NicoleSobon
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NicoleSobonAuthor
Blog: http://www.NicoleSobon.blogspot.com
If you ask most Americans, they will tell you that they only marry for love. Arranged marriages aren't for them. However, many other cultures (and including royalty) have some very successful arranged marriages. According to Family Share...research suggests that there's a lot more to arranged marriages than we might suspect. ... 40-50% of married couples from the United States or Canada end in divorce. Only 4% of couples in an arranged marriage get divorced.
For that fact alone, would you consider it? While the divorce rate is very low, many people still doubt if arranged marriages are as happy as love marriages. We don't have statistics on this but when you choose a partner, you are more likely to know their traits (good and bad) and are willing to over look some things in order to make them happy.
Shilpa Mudiganti has penned an amazing tale of two corporate tech giants who while in competition with each other, find that they also have a lot in common. But do they have enough in common to put aside their own desires for the other....
You'll just have to read the book and find out!
Blurb:
Sometimes Love Can Be Arranged.
Arav Shetty had it all. The handsome, self-made billionaire topped the list of New York’s most eligible bachelors and sat at the helm of the city’s biggest tech empire. He also had a plan - buy out the brilliant upstart nipping at his heels, and dominate as the biggest and best tech company in New York.
The strategy had worked for him in the past. He had the resources and skills to pull it off. And, he was determined to overcome his father’s dark legacy, and prove he had what it took to stay on top. Nothing would distract him from his goal. He’d buy out his biggest rival but the company’s owner, Nisha Jain wasn’t the pushover he believed.
Nisha Jain had a plan, too. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, her early years had been a carefully scripted fairy tale. She was determined to make everyone sit up and notice when she achieved stupendous success - without her father's money or brand influence. She knew she was on the right path when her biggest competitor wanted to meet with her.
But when they met, nothing went as planned.
Neither expected the instant spark of attraction, nor the hurtful words tossed around like confetti. With meddling family members and an arranged marriage thrown into the mix, the fate of both companies - and Arav and Nisha’s undeniable attraction – hung precariously. What was supposed to be a cakewalk became more complicated than either ever imagined.
Compromises needed to be made. But between a billionaire whose life work is on the line and an heiress out to prove her own worth, who would blink first?
EXCERPT:
Sounds of jingling anklets drew my attention, and I turned around to see Nisha descending the stairs. My heart skipped a beat at the vision before me. She was dressed in an orange lehenga choli - a long skirt and matching blouse embellished with tiny mirrors and beads – and her long, shimmering dupatta wrapped around her body like water. Her raven-black hair was left loose, and it framed her face with the darkness of night, giving it a moonlit glow. She smiled at me, and her eyes told me she noticed my ethnic wear, too. I smiled back, curling my hands into fists to make sure I didn’t reach out to her. I walked toward her as she descended the steps, offering my arm.
“Sherwani suits you. You clean up fast . . . and well, Arav,” she said, apprising my dark blue knee-length coat.
“Comes quite handy in crushing competition.” Her eyes sparkled at my taunt.
“Then you need to improve your game. I foresee your winning streak coming to an end.”
“If it were for a pretty lady like you, I might trade in for a loss.” Color rose in her cheeks and I didn’t miss a second of it. “Did you sleep well?”
“As a matter of fact, yes. The couch was quite comfy. Thank you.” Her voice soft, she sounded earnest and not the least bit annoyed, as I had imagined. I shrugged, looking as casual as I could. She smiled at me, our eyes meeting for the first time. That was when I felt it again, a live, buzzing connection with her that I felt so strongly the first time we met. I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She averted her gaze and started adjusting her dupatta. And just like that, I lost the connection. Her fingers shook a little as she set the folds of her long scarf over her arms. I looked away from her, breathing in her light scent from the air. Apparently, the moment had passed.
For that fact alone, would you consider it? While the divorce rate is very low, many people still doubt if arranged marriages are as happy as love marriages. We don't have statistics on this but when you choose a partner, you are more likely to know their traits (good and bad) and are willing to over look some things in order to make them happy.
Shilpa Mudiganti has penned an amazing tale of two corporate tech giants who while in competition with each other, find that they also have a lot in common. But do they have enough in common to put aside their own desires for the other....
You'll just have to read the book and find out!
Blurb:
Sometimes Love Can Be Arranged.
Arav Shetty had it all. The handsome, self-made billionaire topped the list of New York’s most eligible bachelors and sat at the helm of the city’s biggest tech empire. He also had a plan - buy out the brilliant upstart nipping at his heels, and dominate as the biggest and best tech company in New York.
The strategy had worked for him in the past. He had the resources and skills to pull it off. And, he was determined to overcome his father’s dark legacy, and prove he had what it took to stay on top. Nothing would distract him from his goal. He’d buy out his biggest rival but the company’s owner, Nisha Jain wasn’t the pushover he believed.
Nisha Jain had a plan, too. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, her early years had been a carefully scripted fairy tale. She was determined to make everyone sit up and notice when she achieved stupendous success - without her father's money or brand influence. She knew she was on the right path when her biggest competitor wanted to meet with her.
But when they met, nothing went as planned.
Neither expected the instant spark of attraction, nor the hurtful words tossed around like confetti. With meddling family members and an arranged marriage thrown into the mix, the fate of both companies - and Arav and Nisha’s undeniable attraction – hung precariously. What was supposed to be a cakewalk became more complicated than either ever imagined.
Compromises needed to be made. But between a billionaire whose life work is on the line and an heiress out to prove her own worth, who would blink first?
EXCERPT:
Sounds of jingling anklets drew my attention, and I turned around to see Nisha descending the stairs. My heart skipped a beat at the vision before me. She was dressed in an orange lehenga choli - a long skirt and matching blouse embellished with tiny mirrors and beads – and her long, shimmering dupatta wrapped around her body like water. Her raven-black hair was left loose, and it framed her face with the darkness of night, giving it a moonlit glow. She smiled at me, and her eyes told me she noticed my ethnic wear, too. I smiled back, curling my hands into fists to make sure I didn’t reach out to her. I walked toward her as she descended the steps, offering my arm.
“Sherwani suits you. You clean up fast . . . and well, Arav,” she said, apprising my dark blue knee-length coat.
“Comes quite handy in crushing competition.” Her eyes sparkled at my taunt.
“Then you need to improve your game. I foresee your winning streak coming to an end.”
“If it were for a pretty lady like you, I might trade in for a loss.” Color rose in her cheeks and I didn’t miss a second of it. “Did you sleep well?”
“As a matter of fact, yes. The couch was quite comfy. Thank you.” Her voice soft, she sounded earnest and not the least bit annoyed, as I had imagined. I shrugged, looking as casual as I could. She smiled at me, our eyes meeting for the first time. That was when I felt it again, a live, buzzing connection with her that I felt so strongly the first time we met. I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She averted her gaze and started adjusting her dupatta. And just like that, I lost the connection. Her fingers shook a little as she set the folds of her long scarf over her arms. I looked away from her, breathing in her light scent from the air. Apparently, the moment had passed.
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Shilpa Mudiganti believes life is too short to read tragedies. She writes romance and fantasy fiction that always has a happy ending. No matter how hard the circumstances are, the hero and heroine will walk into the sunset holding hands. IT professional by day and dreamer by night, she loves to hear from her readers about their life experiences. There is no inspiration like life.
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Lost & Found – A Valentine’s Day Novella
Aisha lost the love of her life to fate. And then Liam happened. But is she ready to risk her heart again?
Always You – A Second Chance Romance Novella
What will happen when two broken people with a past come together? Can they forgive and heal?
Subway– A New York Diaries Short Story Love is naive. Love is strange. What would you do if you fall for a stranger in a subway?
Forever Yours – A Short Story
Amelia loves Aaron, her fiancé. She also loves Damon. Can one be in love with two men at the same time? How do you define infidelity? Or fidelity?
Shilpa Mudiganti believes life is too short to read tragedies. She writes romance and fantasy fiction that always has a happy ending. No matter how hard the circumstances are, the hero and heroine will walk into the sunset holding hands. IT professional by day and dreamer by night, she loves to hear from her readers about their life experiences. There is no inspiration like life.
Say hello to Shilpa by emailing her or drop her a private message on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/shilpa_mudiganti/)
If you would like to get an automatic email when Shilpa’s new book is released and get FREE short stories, please sign up here. (http://eepurl.com/dmz7M5)
Shilpa is also the author of:
Lost & Found – A Valentine’s Day Novella
Aisha lost the love of her life to fate. And then Liam happened. But is she ready to risk her heart again?
Always You – A Second Chance Romance Novella
What will happen when two broken people with a past come together? Can they forgive and heal?
Subway– A New York Diaries Short Story Love is naive. Love is strange. What would you do if you fall for a stranger in a subway?
Forever Yours – A Short Story
Amelia loves Aaron, her fiancé. She also loves Damon. Can one be in love with two men at the same time? How do you define infidelity? Or fidelity?
Each of us sometimes needs an escape. We pick up a book, go for a drive or...a few lucky ones, can hop on a horse. The fresh breeze alleviates our fears and gives us a chance to reflect. When things go bad for Lenora, she returns to a place she's needed-- her aunt and uncle's ranch. Her return sets a new romance into motion and gives Lenora some clarity about what is important to her.
Starry night rides...a man who values hard work and family. Lenora doesn't have a chance!
Blurb:
After the death of her mother and end to her troubled marriage, Lenora Ranvier is feeling more alone than ever before. She takes her aunt and uncle up on their offer to come and live on their failing cattle ranch in the Montana Mountains.
Lenora hopes to grieve and start over but has no plans to fall in love again. All that changes the moment she meets Clay Darkhorse, Lakota cowboy and foreman of Bear Dance Ranch.
Clay knows Lenora is the woman for him as soon as he sees her climb out of her pickup truck, exhausted and beautiful. He slowly wins over Lenora by taking her on long night horseback rides into the starry mountains but both Lenora and Clay have past traumas to heal before they can freely love again.
Joining forces they convert the ranch from a struggling cattle operation into a swanky guest resort. But Lenora and Clay must learn to trust each other if they are to share a love as true and strong as the mountains in which they live.
EXCERPT:
Her breathing quickened as he pulled free of his damp shirt, and the firelight lit his skin to a dark, rich copper in the ever-shifting light. She reached out her cold, stiff hand and touched his chest. He caught her hand and looked down at her and his eyes were dark but the flames from the fire reflected a deep, deep desire.
“Careful, Nora,” he said.
She reached her other hand up and touched his dark hair, still dripping from the rain. She did not want to be careful. He caught this hand too and pulled both behind her back so that she was his captive, her wet body pressed against his. He bent his head and kissed her. This kiss was different; this was not the same man who had chastely warmed her last night with his extra blankets and his lean body. This man was alive and hot with desire and she could feel he wanted her in a primal way which made her pulse race. He was rough as he kissed her, his lips hot and raw from the wind and their earlier gallop to safety. She was emboldened and bit his lower lip; she heard his growl, deep in his throat. He released one of her hands to run his thumb under her chin, holding her head more firmly in position as he deepened the kiss further.
Starry night rides...a man who values hard work and family. Lenora doesn't have a chance!
Blurb:
After the death of her mother and end to her troubled marriage, Lenora Ranvier is feeling more alone than ever before. She takes her aunt and uncle up on their offer to come and live on their failing cattle ranch in the Montana Mountains.
Lenora hopes to grieve and start over but has no plans to fall in love again. All that changes the moment she meets Clay Darkhorse, Lakota cowboy and foreman of Bear Dance Ranch.
Clay knows Lenora is the woman for him as soon as he sees her climb out of her pickup truck, exhausted and beautiful. He slowly wins over Lenora by taking her on long night horseback rides into the starry mountains but both Lenora and Clay have past traumas to heal before they can freely love again.
Joining forces they convert the ranch from a struggling cattle operation into a swanky guest resort. But Lenora and Clay must learn to trust each other if they are to share a love as true and strong as the mountains in which they live.
EXCERPT:
Her breathing quickened as he pulled free of his damp shirt, and the firelight lit his skin to a dark, rich copper in the ever-shifting light. She reached out her cold, stiff hand and touched his chest. He caught her hand and looked down at her and his eyes were dark but the flames from the fire reflected a deep, deep desire.
“Careful, Nora,” he said.
She reached her other hand up and touched his dark hair, still dripping from the rain. She did not want to be careful. He caught this hand too and pulled both behind her back so that she was his captive, her wet body pressed against his. He bent his head and kissed her. This kiss was different; this was not the same man who had chastely warmed her last night with his extra blankets and his lean body. This man was alive and hot with desire and she could feel he wanted her in a primal way which made her pulse race. He was rough as he kissed her, his lips hot and raw from the wind and their earlier gallop to safety. She was emboldened and bit his lower lip; she heard his growl, deep in his throat. He released one of her hands to run his thumb under her chin, holding her head more firmly in position as he deepened the kiss further.
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Christina Rhoads resides on an Arabian horse farm where she divides her time (when she isn’t fixing fence or stacking hay) between writing novels, painting and training equines. While studying creative writing, as she earned a BA in English from Indiana University, she fell madly in love with the act of creating characters and then sharing them with the world.
She often describes her ideal afternoon as one spent riding her horse, Major Temptation, and then curling up with a good book and cup of peppermint tea.
For more on Christina’s books check out her website or connect with her on social media.
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Christina Rhoads resides on an Arabian horse farm where she divides her time (when she isn’t fixing fence or stacking hay) between writing novels, painting and training equines. While studying creative writing, as she earned a BA in English from Indiana University, she fell madly in love with the act of creating characters and then sharing them with the world.
She often describes her ideal afternoon as one spent riding her horse, Major Temptation, and then curling up with a good book and cup of peppermint tea.
For more on Christina’s books check out her website or connect with her on social media.
www.christinarhoads.com
https://www.facebook.com/Christina-Rhoads-212417315991236/
https://www.instagram.com/christina.rhoads.author/?hl=en
