 Everyone tells little white lies. We say that we love the haircut when we really don't. Or we say that you should certainly get that extra cookie, while really thinking something else in our head. But a lie... that's different. You are purposely telling someone an untruth, not in order to spare their feelings but in order to get away with something that you did. I'm sure that everyone has also told a lie... and not just the white one. But in BETRAYAL, Anna and Hunter are both lied to and must work together to exact revenge. However, Anna and Hunter must first learn to rely on each other... and that's tough coming from two wounded hearts. Jennifer Raines' stories are moving tales of families and love. BETRAYAL follows Hunter who has a rocky relationship with his father and Anna who refuses to go back on a promise she made to her employees. This gripping romance will have you celebrating the small things in life... a good bottle of wine, the smile from the person you love, and a kiss from a furbaby. Blurb: They are wary of trusting, but … passion has its own rules. Marketing manager, ANNA TURNER promised reliable, affordable childcare to co-workers under pressure. Proud of negotiating the perfect lease for her employer, a hostile takeover of the building steals her ideal premises. Architect and property-developer, HUNTER THOMPSON, smells betrayal on his father’s breath. An old pattern, but this time his old man plans a hostile takeover of a building owned by the family who raised Hunter as a second son. Hunter out-manoeuvres his father, buying the building himself. Attending an industry cocktail party, Anna hears Hunter say her magic word, “architect”. Revealing her ideal childcare centre plan to him, Anna discovers Hunter tore up her precious lease. Anna is breathtaking in her rage. Intrigued, Hunter offers a new lease, with the opportunity to work together. Hunter can’t risk long term. Anna doesn’t do hook-ups—ever. Hidden within their whirlwind romance and growing trust, secrets resurface with devastating consequences. Anna’s mantra—‘I share myself, you share yourself, if you want to get into my bed’—may not survive. Wary strangers find passion on a shared project, until secrets from their past ambush them. Fans of Grace Burrowes stories where love conquers loneliness and fear, will fall for Jennifer Raines’s heartwarming romances. EXCERPT: “Hello. I don’t believe we’ve met.” His pick-up line lacked originality, but the gravelly baritone could launch an entire collection of intimate apparel. He’d inherited a face of sharp angles, slashing cheekbones, and a chiselled jaw—conventionally handsome, although she understood Bea’s choice of broody. His dark-chocolate gaze held her attention despite her desperate need to escape, his eyes hinting at secrets he never intended to share. “I’m Hunter.” “Is that your name, or your current intention?” Bea’s gasp told Anna she’d actually asked the question out loud. His mouth quirked up. “I’ll let you find out.” “If you’ll excuse me, I think I need a drink.” Bea turned on her heel, balancing her almost-full glass of wine carefully. “I’m Anna Turner.” She paused, her heels enabling her to be on eye-level with him. “I’m guessing you already knew that.” “I asked another guest.” “Why?” Anna was fresh out of small talk. She wanted to go home and howl at all the malignant gods of the universe who’d conspired to thwart her meticulously researched, carefully negotiated, and enthusiastically anticipated childcare centre plan. “You interest me.” He edged closer, and the only clue he’d moved was the whiff of his sandalwood scent. “I’m flattered.” Or I might be in some parallel universe. “But you’ve caught me at the wrong time. I’m about to leave.” “Why don’t I buy you”—he considered her champagne flute, half full of mineral water—"another drink somewhere quieter where we can talk.” “Are you looking to share marketing tips?” Antonio would expect her to check, and Hunter wasn’t responsible for her black mood. “Will a yes or a no improve my chances of you staying?” When he made the effort to smile, he moved up a notch from broody-handsome to gorgeous. His slim-fitting jacket conveyed elegant vigour, adding another layer of sumptuousness to her impression. The fine cashmere wool of his jacket begged to be stroked. Don’t go there. “What’s your specialty?” She appreciated his style—his gaze hadn’t once strayed below her chin, and her décolletage truly was shocking. She liked his persistence, truth be told. A lot of men turned tail when confronted with her acerbic tongue. He sipped his drink, drawing attention to his hand. Brown and scarred, reminding her of Niall, her sibling-in-law’s hands. None of Hunter’s scars looked recent, but the working- man’s hands reassured her as the expensive clothes and dynamic looks hadn’t. “I’m an architect by training, although I spent a lot of time on building sites growing up.” “Commercial, residential, industrial, sustainable or conservation?” Excitement rippled through Anna. Maybe his arrival was an omen. “Architect” was her magic word. “Hard to chat freely in this crowd.” The twinkle in his eye hinted at a humour hidden until now. BUY LINKS: |
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About the Author:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
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Sophie has lost a big piece of her past. She doesn't remember that day at the creek or exactly what happened. Now she's back home and must face her past. She must find out what happened that day. A GARLAND AT BITTERBARK CREEK features a mystery, an enemy hidden, and a slow burn romance. This story is a romantic saga that will pull at the heartstrings. A GARLAND AT BITTERBARK CREEK will release on November 5th in paperback and ebook. You won't want to miss this amazing story!
Blurb:
He’s found a new home with her family while his own holds secrets to her past…This heart-wrenching 300+ page rural romance novel will have you gasping and keep you guessing as mysteries unravel, and as Jack and Sophie discover whether their love for one another can survive the deepest of wounds and darkest of betrayals.
Had it not been for her cousin’s wedding, Sophie Wendall would never have returned to Bitterbark Creek—her aunt and uncle’s idyllic farm-stay on the outskirts of town. Twenty years ago, tragedy stole everything from her including her memory, leaving only secrets and lies. Now that she’s back, there are just two things on her mind: to find out the truth of what really happened to her that day at the dam and to steer clear of the wicked Garland family and their charismatic son—the boy who broke her heart.
Jackson Garland is one of the few people who know what really happened to Sophie all those years ago, but he’s terrified of sharing the truth. To do so would jeopardize his happy sanctuary and newfound home at Bitterbark Creek. Upon reconnecting with Sophie, he realizes that while her extended family may have accepted him as one of their own, she’s going to take a little more convincing. Although he tries to charm and distract her to keep his secrets safe, it isn’t long before he’s at risk of falling under her own tantalizing spell.
As children, their love for one another kept them close until a car accident took one life and hatred tried to steal another. But dark truths can’t be hidden forever when ghosts from the past step into the light. Might the revelations be too daunting for them to handle? Or will Jack and Sophie finally put aside their family history and let love guide them into a future together?
A GARLAND AT BITTERBARK CREEK is about heartbreaking loss, rediscovering love and the healing ability of forgiveness and acceptance. If you love reading the novels of Mandy Magro, Alissa Callen, and Rachael Johns, then you will adore this heartfelt, second chance love story by award-winning author, Tammy Mannersly.
Blurb:
He’s found a new home with her family while his own holds secrets to her past…This heart-wrenching 300+ page rural romance novel will have you gasping and keep you guessing as mysteries unravel, and as Jack and Sophie discover whether their love for one another can survive the deepest of wounds and darkest of betrayals.
Had it not been for her cousin’s wedding, Sophie Wendall would never have returned to Bitterbark Creek—her aunt and uncle’s idyllic farm-stay on the outskirts of town. Twenty years ago, tragedy stole everything from her including her memory, leaving only secrets and lies. Now that she’s back, there are just two things on her mind: to find out the truth of what really happened to her that day at the dam and to steer clear of the wicked Garland family and their charismatic son—the boy who broke her heart.
Jackson Garland is one of the few people who know what really happened to Sophie all those years ago, but he’s terrified of sharing the truth. To do so would jeopardize his happy sanctuary and newfound home at Bitterbark Creek. Upon reconnecting with Sophie, he realizes that while her extended family may have accepted him as one of their own, she’s going to take a little more convincing. Although he tries to charm and distract her to keep his secrets safe, it isn’t long before he’s at risk of falling under her own tantalizing spell.
As children, their love for one another kept them close until a car accident took one life and hatred tried to steal another. But dark truths can’t be hidden forever when ghosts from the past step into the light. Might the revelations be too daunting for them to handle? Or will Jack and Sophie finally put aside their family history and let love guide them into a future together?
A GARLAND AT BITTERBARK CREEK is about heartbreaking loss, rediscovering love and the healing ability of forgiveness and acceptance. If you love reading the novels of Mandy Magro, Alissa Callen, and Rachael Johns, then you will adore this heartfelt, second chance love story by award-winning author, Tammy Mannersly.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLY9FQN
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-garland-at-bitterbark-creek
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-garland-at-bitterbark-creek-tammy-mannersly/1146317093
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-garland-at-bitterbark-creek/id6705121724
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About the Author:
Tammy Mannersly is an award-winning Australian author frequently praised for her heart-warming stories full of romance, dedicated friendships, and stunning Australian locations. All her books ensure a great Happily Ever After and a love story that will sweep you off your feet. Tammy has a Bachelor Degree in Creative Industries majoring in Creative Writing from Queensland University of Technology. She lives on the coast near Brisbane, Queensland and loves to write about her favorite Australian destinations.
You can find more information about Tammy and her work on her website: www.tammymannersly.com or by visiting:
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Tammy Mannersly is an award-winning Australian author frequently praised for her heart-warming stories full of romance, dedicated friendships, and stunning Australian locations. All her books ensure a great Happily Ever After and a love story that will sweep you off your feet. Tammy has a Bachelor Degree in Creative Industries majoring in Creative Writing from Queensland University of Technology. She lives on the coast near Brisbane, Queensland and loves to write about her favorite Australian destinations.
You can find more information about Tammy and her work on her website: www.tammymannersly.com or by visiting:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammymannersly
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16935790.Tammy_Mannersly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammymannersly/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TammyMannersly
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tammy-mannersly
Inkspell Publishing: http://www.inkspellpublishing.com/tammy-mannersly.html
With no where to sleep, danger surrounding you, and hunger gnawing at your stomach, living on the streets can be horrible. Author Laurel Houck shares one woman's tale as she fights to find her way back to God after dealing with addiction. SEARCHING FOR HOME is the latest gripping romance by Laurel Houck and will tug at your emotions as you begin to understand the depths of despair that Selah deals with each day.
Now up for preorder, SEARCHING FOR HOME will be available in ebook and print on Oct. 29th.
Blurb:
Life on the streets is hard but it’s deadly when a young woman battles addiction…
Where is home…when you’re homeless?
Selah gets through life using lies, sex, and faux concern as a veneer to forget the past and to achieve personal gain. She barely tolerates her job bringing medicine to the streets. Will is the only man who has refused her body. She resents that his God stands between them.
Will pastors the homeless no matter who or where they are. He conceals a past that is anything but pure. His biggest temptation is his love for Selah. But he refuses to compromise his faith.
When Selah’s deceased husband appears to her—more dangerous in death than in life—the careful control she has used to cope slips away. Evil takes control as she falls far from the life she had carefully planned. And then farther still.
Selah must make a radical choice as an epic spiritual battle rages. Because she has finally found a love worth protecting at all costs.
Is there redemption at the intersection of brutal reality and saving grace?
Searching For Home is a gripping and too-real tale of love, addiction, and redemption; written by the one woman, Laurel Houck, who has championed salvation for hundreds of people. This amazing tale will have you brushing tears from your cheeks and will show you a hidden world our eyes have skipped over as we travel through big cities and small. Fans of realistic fiction like Ruby (Between the Cracks, #1) by P.D. Workman and Broke(n) by S.T. Jones will love Searching for Home.
Now up for preorder, SEARCHING FOR HOME will be available in ebook and print on Oct. 29th.
Blurb:
Life on the streets is hard but it’s deadly when a young woman battles addiction…
Where is home…when you’re homeless?
Selah gets through life using lies, sex, and faux concern as a veneer to forget the past and to achieve personal gain. She barely tolerates her job bringing medicine to the streets. Will is the only man who has refused her body. She resents that his God stands between them.
Will pastors the homeless no matter who or where they are. He conceals a past that is anything but pure. His biggest temptation is his love for Selah. But he refuses to compromise his faith.
When Selah’s deceased husband appears to her—more dangerous in death than in life—the careful control she has used to cope slips away. Evil takes control as she falls far from the life she had carefully planned. And then farther still.
Selah must make a radical choice as an epic spiritual battle rages. Because she has finally found a love worth protecting at all costs.
Is there redemption at the intersection of brutal reality and saving grace?
Searching For Home is a gripping and too-real tale of love, addiction, and redemption; written by the one woman, Laurel Houck, who has championed salvation for hundreds of people. This amazing tale will have you brushing tears from your cheeks and will show you a hidden world our eyes have skipped over as we travel through big cities and small. Fans of realistic fiction like Ruby (Between the Cracks, #1) by P.D. Workman and Broke(n) by S.T. Jones will love Searching for Home.
LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCMCVQZ
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/searching-for-home-22
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/searching-for-home-laurel-houck/1146182562
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/searching-for-home/id6642655098
Don't miss any of laurel houck's amazing stories
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About the Author:
Laurel has traveled the road of writing since, at the age of six, she penciled her first book, Crawls the Caterpillar. With stops along the way for newspaper and magazine articles, she has published two Young Adult paranormal romance novels and one Christian Devotional of original poetry. She loves complex characters and intricate plots that mesh into multifaceted books, often melding romance, mystery, adventure, history, and the reality of today’s society.
Along with advocacy for the homeless, her foreign travels--often to provide medical care in the most remote regions of the world--and her belief in relationship as foundational, underscore her writing process. That, and a lot of Kenyan tea.
When not deep into a project, Laurel hangs out with family and friends, reads, volunteers, and hikes with her Cavachon puppy, Lucy. And she just happens to be the biggest fan ever of chocolate milkshakes. And hugs.
Facebook: @laurelhouck
Instagram: laurelscottage
Website: laurel-houck-author.com
Laurel has traveled the road of writing since, at the age of six, she penciled her first book, Crawls the Caterpillar. With stops along the way for newspaper and magazine articles, she has published two Young Adult paranormal romance novels and one Christian Devotional of original poetry. She loves complex characters and intricate plots that mesh into multifaceted books, often melding romance, mystery, adventure, history, and the reality of today’s society.
Along with advocacy for the homeless, her foreign travels--often to provide medical care in the most remote regions of the world--and her belief in relationship as foundational, underscore her writing process. That, and a lot of Kenyan tea.
When not deep into a project, Laurel hangs out with family and friends, reads, volunteers, and hikes with her Cavachon puppy, Lucy. And she just happens to be the biggest fan ever of chocolate milkshakes. And hugs.
Facebook: @laurelhouck
Instagram: laurelscottage
Website: laurel-houck-author.com
The Gilded Age is a time of prosperity and great advancements. But through it all a danger lurks. People struggled with the new ways even with the great economic advances. Author Anika Savoy's Ungilded Series showcases this dynamic. Her first book- The Ghost in Her deals with the insane asylums and great poverty. Her new release- MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is more of a rural adventure as a young nurse seeks to better herself only to come across a great evil.
MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is a compelling read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out who is telling the truth and what is really happening to the nurse. MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is a stand alone read but a couple of the characters from The Ghost in Her do show up.
MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is perfect for the fall and spooky seasons. Now available in ebook and print, you will want a copy for your very own! Also MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is featured in the Goodreads Giveaway, where you have a chance to win a copy for yourself!
Blurb:
Two strangers fall in love on a train—both are keeping secrets.
Autumn, 1889
Bella has no interest in romance after a failed affair with a married man. But that all changes when she meets Russell on the journey to Black Bear Creek. Sparks immediately fly between the half-Mohegan nurse and the handsome Irish doctor. But an old Mohegan medicine woman warns Bella about an evil that awaits her if she returns to the city.
When Bella takes a job caring for an elderly man at a posh hotel in upper Manhattan, she assumes she has hit the jackpot. But are the wealthy old Dutchman and his conniving sister to be trusted? Looks can be deceiving. Is it too late for Russell to save Bella from their poisonous trap?
Anything is possible with the protection of a sacred Mohegan talisman and a whole lot of love.
The second book in the Ungilded series is a romance filled with danger that will have readers falling for the handsome Irish doctor and the spunky Mohegan heroine. —Best-selling author- Melissa Keir.
EXCERPT
“You face grave danger!” Hannah squawked. She removed the talisman, descended the porch steps, and forced Bella to take it. “Wear this. It will protect you from the Evil One.”
Flummoxed, Bella turned to Russell for guidance. He shrugged. “I guess we could all use a little help now and then.”
Bella held back a laugh. Who but Russell Murphy could diplomatically manage a feisty old medicine woman bearing bad tidings of gloom and doom?
“Put it on,” Hannah gruffly insisted.
Bella placed the stringed arrowhead around her neck. It did nothing to accent her nurse’s uniform, a well-tailored frock made from Egyptian cotton. Still, if it calmed the old woman down, she was game.
“Beware of Matanto,” Hannah warned.
“Matanto?” Bella asked.
“The spirit of death. Matanto hides in bats, stinging insects, and poisonous plants in search of a human host. Woe to the woman who encounters Matanto in human form!”
“You have my word, Mrs. Occom,” Bella cordially replied, gladdened by the knowledge that she did not entertain the childish superstitions of her ancestors. She glanced at Russell and assumed he also adhered to a belief system where facts and science ruled supreme.
Bats, stinging insects, and poisonous plants were carriers of disease, that much was true, but what was the point of adding the bogeyman to the mix?
MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is a compelling read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out who is telling the truth and what is really happening to the nurse. MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is a stand alone read but a couple of the characters from The Ghost in Her do show up.
MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is perfect for the fall and spooky seasons. Now available in ebook and print, you will want a copy for your very own! Also MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is featured in the Goodreads Giveaway, where you have a chance to win a copy for yourself!
Blurb:
Two strangers fall in love on a train—both are keeping secrets.
Autumn, 1889
Bella has no interest in romance after a failed affair with a married man. But that all changes when she meets Russell on the journey to Black Bear Creek. Sparks immediately fly between the half-Mohegan nurse and the handsome Irish doctor. But an old Mohegan medicine woman warns Bella about an evil that awaits her if she returns to the city.
When Bella takes a job caring for an elderly man at a posh hotel in upper Manhattan, she assumes she has hit the jackpot. But are the wealthy old Dutchman and his conniving sister to be trusted? Looks can be deceiving. Is it too late for Russell to save Bella from their poisonous trap?
Anything is possible with the protection of a sacred Mohegan talisman and a whole lot of love.
The second book in the Ungilded series is a romance filled with danger that will have readers falling for the handsome Irish doctor and the spunky Mohegan heroine. —Best-selling author- Melissa Keir.
EXCERPT
“You face grave danger!” Hannah squawked. She removed the talisman, descended the porch steps, and forced Bella to take it. “Wear this. It will protect you from the Evil One.”
Flummoxed, Bella turned to Russell for guidance. He shrugged. “I guess we could all use a little help now and then.”
Bella held back a laugh. Who but Russell Murphy could diplomatically manage a feisty old medicine woman bearing bad tidings of gloom and doom?
“Put it on,” Hannah gruffly insisted.
Bella placed the stringed arrowhead around her neck. It did nothing to accent her nurse’s uniform, a well-tailored frock made from Egyptian cotton. Still, if it calmed the old woman down, she was game.
“Beware of Matanto,” Hannah warned.
“Matanto?” Bella asked.
“The spirit of death. Matanto hides in bats, stinging insects, and poisonous plants in search of a human host. Woe to the woman who encounters Matanto in human form!”
“You have my word, Mrs. Occom,” Bella cordially replied, gladdened by the knowledge that she did not entertain the childish superstitions of her ancestors. She glanced at Russell and assumed he also adhered to a belief system where facts and science ruled supreme.
Bats, stinging insects, and poisonous plants were carriers of disease, that much was true, but what was the point of adding the bogeyman to the mix?
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9SRWQ5M
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/mayhem-in-disguise
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mayhem-in-disguise-anika-savoy/1146033935
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/mayhem-in-disguise/id6560117834
Don't miss the first book in the ungilded series!
About the Author:
Anika Savoy lives in the hills of Northwest Connecticut. Though she practiced law for twenty years, her first love is writing. She endeavors to entertain readers with romantic and historically rich stories that take place in The Gilded Age. The heroines in her Ungilded Series are feisty and resilient when faced with supernatural obstacles, and happily ever after endings are guaranteed. She also writes best-selling nonfiction under the author name, Anne K. Howard. To learn more, visit www.anikasavoyauthor.com.
Anika Savoy lives in the hills of Northwest Connecticut. Though she practiced law for twenty years, her first love is writing. She endeavors to entertain readers with romantic and historically rich stories that take place in The Gilded Age. The heroines in her Ungilded Series are feisty and resilient when faced with supernatural obstacles, and happily ever after endings are guaranteed. She also writes best-selling nonfiction under the author name, Anne K. Howard. To learn more, visit www.anikasavoyauthor.com.
Many of us have grown up playing some form of cops and robbers. Whether it was the sheriff and train robbers or Charlie's Angels, we have always wanted to be the hero. Author, Isobel Reed is happy to give us what we want- A Cop for a hero.
But Cody is more than just a policeman. He is also a single dad. I know I heard your heart melting. Best of all, good guy Cody has met his match in Cat. COP-OFF is now available for preorder and releases in ebook and print on Oct. 22nd. It's best if you don't fight it! *wink*
Blurb:
Return to Woodvalley Pines…where a sexy police officer comes across one troublemaker that he’s determined to pin down.
Cat is looking to snag herself a cowboy. After all, what else is there to do in the small town of Woodvalley Pines. And after the year she’s had, she deserves to treat herself. There’s only one problem. Cody freaking McBride. The devil himself. And the bane of her existence. It’s bad enough she has to look at his smug face most days, but now he’s made it his mission to meddle in her love life. Which means only one thing, it’s about to get ugly.
Single dad and local cop Cody thought he was done with love. He was content in his routine. Work, eat, sleep, repeat. But then Cat shows up in town. Lighting fires wherever she goes and hurling insults his way while she’s doing it. He actually finds himself enjoying fighting with the little she-devil, it’s the most alive he’s felt in years.
Woodvalley Pines is about to witness the ultimate showdown. Where clothes aren’t the only things getting torn to shreds.
Cop-Off is set in a small town filled with sassy heroines, hunky heroes, and busybodies who can’t help but share their two cents. Fans of Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson and Worth the Risk by Jamie Beck will love Isobel Reed’s steamy, snarky romance!
But Cody is more than just a policeman. He is also a single dad. I know I heard your heart melting. Best of all, good guy Cody has met his match in Cat. COP-OFF is now available for preorder and releases in ebook and print on Oct. 22nd. It's best if you don't fight it! *wink*
Blurb:
Return to Woodvalley Pines…where a sexy police officer comes across one troublemaker that he’s determined to pin down.
Cat is looking to snag herself a cowboy. After all, what else is there to do in the small town of Woodvalley Pines. And after the year she’s had, she deserves to treat herself. There’s only one problem. Cody freaking McBride. The devil himself. And the bane of her existence. It’s bad enough she has to look at his smug face most days, but now he’s made it his mission to meddle in her love life. Which means only one thing, it’s about to get ugly.
Single dad and local cop Cody thought he was done with love. He was content in his routine. Work, eat, sleep, repeat. But then Cat shows up in town. Lighting fires wherever she goes and hurling insults his way while she’s doing it. He actually finds himself enjoying fighting with the little she-devil, it’s the most alive he’s felt in years.
Woodvalley Pines is about to witness the ultimate showdown. Where clothes aren’t the only things getting torn to shreds.
Cop-Off is set in a small town filled with sassy heroines, hunky heroes, and busybodies who can’t help but share their two cents. Fans of Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson and Worth the Risk by Jamie Beck will love Isobel Reed’s steamy, snarky romance!
preorder links:
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BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cop-off-isobel-reed/1146122080
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/cop-off/id6602896389
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About the Author:
Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband, her son, and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
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Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband, her son, and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
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When my husband cheated on me, it broke the trust between us. I simply wasn't able to believe anything that he said because I had already caught him lying so many times. But when you are broken, how do you learn to trust anyone? It's certainly hard. Many people do get past the lies and find happiness. I did with my second husband. But it does leave you wary... timid.. a little frightened and even more cautious.
The main characters in Jennifer Raines' latest romance both have been hurt and are not able to trust others, but does it hamper their passion?? You'll just have to read and find out! BETRAYAL is the third book in the Choosing Family series, featuring emotionally charged romances. Each can be read as a standalone but with the amazing characters crossing over in books, who would want to?
BETRAYAL comes out on Oct 8th in ebook and print and is set in Australia like many of Jennifer's romances. The characters are feisty and passionate as they begin as enemies but soon find common ground. The cover for BETRAYAL is enchanting with the beautiful beachy vibe! I can almost hear the waves crashing!! But the story is what is important and this one is a keeper!
Blurb:
They are wary of trusting, but … passion has its own rules.
Marketing manager, ANNA TURNER promised reliable, affordable childcare to co-workers under pressure. Proud of negotiating the perfect lease for her employer, a hostile takeover of the building steals her ideal premises.
Architect and property-developer, HUNTER THOMPSON, smells betrayal on his father’s breath. An old pattern, but this time his old man plans a hostile takeover of a building owned by the family who raised Hunter as a second son. Hunter out-manoeuvres his father, buying the building himself.
Attending an industry cocktail party, Anna hears Hunter say her magic word, “architect”. Revealing her ideal childcare centre plan to him, Anna discovers Hunter tore up her precious lease. Anna is breathtaking in her rage. Intrigued, Hunter offers a new lease, with the opportunity to work together.
Hunter can’t risk long term. Anna doesn’t do hook-ups—ever. Hidden within their whirlwind romance and growing trust, secrets resurface with devastating consequences. Anna’s mantra—‘I share myself, you share yourself, if you want to get into my bed’—may not survive.
Wary strangers find passion on a shared project, until secrets from their past ambush them. Fans of Grace Burrowes stories where love conquers loneliness and fear, will fall for Jennifer Raines’s heartwarming romances.
The main characters in Jennifer Raines' latest romance both have been hurt and are not able to trust others, but does it hamper their passion?? You'll just have to read and find out! BETRAYAL is the third book in the Choosing Family series, featuring emotionally charged romances. Each can be read as a standalone but with the amazing characters crossing over in books, who would want to?
BETRAYAL comes out on Oct 8th in ebook and print and is set in Australia like many of Jennifer's romances. The characters are feisty and passionate as they begin as enemies but soon find common ground. The cover for BETRAYAL is enchanting with the beautiful beachy vibe! I can almost hear the waves crashing!! But the story is what is important and this one is a keeper!
Blurb:
They are wary of trusting, but … passion has its own rules.
Marketing manager, ANNA TURNER promised reliable, affordable childcare to co-workers under pressure. Proud of negotiating the perfect lease for her employer, a hostile takeover of the building steals her ideal premises.
Architect and property-developer, HUNTER THOMPSON, smells betrayal on his father’s breath. An old pattern, but this time his old man plans a hostile takeover of a building owned by the family who raised Hunter as a second son. Hunter out-manoeuvres his father, buying the building himself.
Attending an industry cocktail party, Anna hears Hunter say her magic word, “architect”. Revealing her ideal childcare centre plan to him, Anna discovers Hunter tore up her precious lease. Anna is breathtaking in her rage. Intrigued, Hunter offers a new lease, with the opportunity to work together.
Hunter can’t risk long term. Anna doesn’t do hook-ups—ever. Hidden within their whirlwind romance and growing trust, secrets resurface with devastating consequences. Anna’s mantra—‘I share myself, you share yourself, if you want to get into my bed’—may not survive.
Wary strangers find passion on a shared project, until secrets from their past ambush them. Fans of Grace Burrowes stories where love conquers loneliness and fear, will fall for Jennifer Raines’s heartwarming romances.
PREORDER LINKS:
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BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/betrayal-jennifer-raines/1146151932
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/betrayal/id6624314073
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About the Author:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.
Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.
In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.
Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.
Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.
You can find out more about Jennifer and her writing at https://jenniferrainesauthor.com or via https://www.facebook.com/jenniferrainesauthor
Or https://www.instagram.com/romanceauthorjen/
Hackers, we've heard a lot about that recently in the news. Foreign entities are attacking schools, hospitals, and businesses in order to gain control or hold the company hostage for money. But if there are bad hackers, then there are good ones like Penelope on Criminal Minds who can save lives.
Melissa Koslin's latest Christian romance features it's fair share of danger and mystery as her female lead, a hacker, must enlist the help of a billionaire who has his own secrets. THE LOST LIBRARY is a fast paced romance with never ending danger and mysteries. Will Cali be able to escape from the clutches of a terrorist organization or will Asher Cross turn against her?
THE LOST LIBRARY is everything that fans of Melissa Koslin love...gripping action, suspense, and a sweet romance. Now Available in ebook and print, THE LOST LIBRARY will be your new favorite! Don't Miss a chance to grab a copy for yourself!
Blurb:
Her past has caught up with her. Again.
Cali Lebeau has been aiding hackers with her cryptology skills to track an apparent terrorist organization. When they discover what she’s been doing, they target her. Asher Cross, billionaire recluse, insists on aiding her, though she doesn’t understand why.
Asher Cross has secrets. He must help Cali, keep her alive, but he cannot let her understand his past or his motivations—in order to protect her.
They discover that the terrorist organization is searching for the Golden Library of Moscow, which was first assembled by Ivan the Great and had grown over time to include the oldest and most valuable texts in the world, including missing masterpieces. They believe the library holds black magic and the secret to everlasting life. It was stolen from them by Cali’s ancestor, and Cali holds a clue to its location handed down by her mother. In order to free herself and Asher, Cali must race against the terrorists, find the library, and share it with the world.
Will they be able to solve the mystery surrounding the Lost Library or risk losing their lives?
“Outstanding!!! What a suspenseful ride. I couldn’t read fast enough and I read far later than I should have. The chemistry and the whole premise were terrific. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading more of Melissa Koslin’s books.”- Amazon Review of NEVER MISS by Melissa Koslin by Terry F Crowder
EXCERPT
He sneered. “You’re going to look pretty bad here in a few minutes.” He called her a derogatory name.
The footsteps behind her moved closer. She’d vaguely hoped that man was not connected to this man, but that hope evaporated when she heard his footsteps stop just behind her.
She evaluated the men, her surroundings, and plotted the best method of escape.
The man behind her spoke. “She might be more valuable if we keep her looking pretty.”
And then there was a scuffle from behind her.
She turned to see a third man, bigger than the other two, wearing all black clothes, punch the man with the hood and then slam him to the ground.
She shuffled back, away, still watching, determining who her enemies were.
The scruffy man from the other night lunged at the new man. The new man’s face was in shadow, and he moved so quickly. He barreled a shoulder into the scruffy man’s gut and took him down to the sidewalk. The scruffy man struggled, but the other man landed a punch across his cheek. His head lolled, and his body went limp.
The larger man stood, and light from the nearest streetlamp caught his face. His mangled skin.
Mr. Cross.
Melissa Koslin's latest Christian romance features it's fair share of danger and mystery as her female lead, a hacker, must enlist the help of a billionaire who has his own secrets. THE LOST LIBRARY is a fast paced romance with never ending danger and mysteries. Will Cali be able to escape from the clutches of a terrorist organization or will Asher Cross turn against her?
THE LOST LIBRARY is everything that fans of Melissa Koslin love...gripping action, suspense, and a sweet romance. Now Available in ebook and print, THE LOST LIBRARY will be your new favorite! Don't Miss a chance to grab a copy for yourself!
Blurb:
Her past has caught up with her. Again.
Cali Lebeau has been aiding hackers with her cryptology skills to track an apparent terrorist organization. When they discover what she’s been doing, they target her. Asher Cross, billionaire recluse, insists on aiding her, though she doesn’t understand why.
Asher Cross has secrets. He must help Cali, keep her alive, but he cannot let her understand his past or his motivations—in order to protect her.
They discover that the terrorist organization is searching for the Golden Library of Moscow, which was first assembled by Ivan the Great and had grown over time to include the oldest and most valuable texts in the world, including missing masterpieces. They believe the library holds black magic and the secret to everlasting life. It was stolen from them by Cali’s ancestor, and Cali holds a clue to its location handed down by her mother. In order to free herself and Asher, Cali must race against the terrorists, find the library, and share it with the world.
Will they be able to solve the mystery surrounding the Lost Library or risk losing their lives?
“Outstanding!!! What a suspenseful ride. I couldn’t read fast enough and I read far later than I should have. The chemistry and the whole premise were terrific. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading more of Melissa Koslin’s books.”- Amazon Review of NEVER MISS by Melissa Koslin by Terry F Crowder
EXCERPT
He sneered. “You’re going to look pretty bad here in a few minutes.” He called her a derogatory name.
The footsteps behind her moved closer. She’d vaguely hoped that man was not connected to this man, but that hope evaporated when she heard his footsteps stop just behind her.
She evaluated the men, her surroundings, and plotted the best method of escape.
The man behind her spoke. “She might be more valuable if we keep her looking pretty.”
And then there was a scuffle from behind her.
She turned to see a third man, bigger than the other two, wearing all black clothes, punch the man with the hood and then slam him to the ground.
She shuffled back, away, still watching, determining who her enemies were.
The scruffy man from the other night lunged at the new man. The new man’s face was in shadow, and he moved so quickly. He barreled a shoulder into the scruffy man’s gut and took him down to the sidewalk. The scruffy man struggled, but the other man landed a punch across his cheek. His head lolled, and his body went limp.
The larger man stood, and light from the nearest streetlamp caught his face. His mangled skin.
Mr. Cross.
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9SX5548
KOBO- https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-lost-library-12
BN- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lost-library-melissa-koslin/1146033622
APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-lost-library/id6562107275
About the Author:
Melissa Koslin is a fourth-degree black belt in and certified instructor of Songahm Taekwondo. In her day job as a commercial property manager, she secretly notes personal quirks and funny situations, ready to tweak them into colorful additions for her books. She and Corey, her husband of twenty-five years, and their young daughter live in Yulee, Florida, where they do their best not to melt in the sun. Find more information on her books at MelissaKoslin.com.
Melissa Koslin is a fourth-degree black belt in and certified instructor of Songahm Taekwondo. In her day job as a commercial property manager, she secretly notes personal quirks and funny situations, ready to tweak them into colorful additions for her books. She and Corey, her husband of twenty-five years, and their young daughter live in Yulee, Florida, where they do their best not to melt in the sun. Find more information on her books at MelissaKoslin.com.
Wedding rings are symbols of the connection between a man and a woman through marriage, the unending circle represents how love is never ending. But in Libby Kay's latest release, a ring plays an even more important part in the storyline.
A family heirloom that Mallory wants to use for her own wedding, if she ever has one, the ring is being used by her brother for his wedding. This only begins the confusion and conflicts between the siblings and sets the stage for Mallory to finally find her own happily ever after.
FOREVER TO FALL is a sweet engaging romance filled with friends to lovers, small town quaintness, and family dynamics. Best of all it features some of the wonderful characters from previous books. While not needed to be read, you will want to grab all the romances for yourself and immerse your heart in love!
Now available in ebook and print, FOREVER TO FALL is a perfect fall read, as it's filled with apples and fall memories! Don't Miss Your Chance to GRAB this winning romance!
Blurb:
Welcome to Buckeye Falls, where second chances mend broken hearts for these childhood sweethearts. Wedding bells are ringing, but the sister of the groom is conflicted.
Fifteen years ago, Mallory Lawson “married” her childhood sweetheart, Beckett, in a pretend wedding on his family’s apple farm. She treasures not only the memories, but the ring he put on her finger. The trouble now, her brother, Evan, wants to put that family heirloom on his fiancée’s finger. Mallory adores CeCe, but she struggles to get past her girlhood fantasies of Beckett swooping back into her life with a certain ruby ring…
Beckett Fox is at a crossroads. After losing his grandfather, he’s listless and fearful of coming back to the family farm. There are too many memories, and most of them are tied to the love of his life, Mallory. He doesn’t even know if she remembers that fateful day when they were kids, playing make-believe under the apple trees, but he does. Now he’s back to help his buddy get married, and he hopes to find peace on the family farm, with Mallory by his side…
When the wedding planning kicks into high gear, Beckett and Mallory are thrust together as maid of honor and best man. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between them. Beckett fears Evan won’t support him dating Mallory, so the pair date in secret. But true love won’t stay hidden forever…
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s Buckeye Falls Series reminds readers of small-town life where everyone knows each other. Fans of Sharon Sala’s Blessings, Georgia series and Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series will fall in love with Buckeye Falls and the childhood sweethearts who are tired of hiding their feelings. Come for the wedding and stay for the whole series.
EXCERPT:
“Why does this matter so much to you?” she asked, hoping Beckett had something real to say about it. More than platitudes to make her feel better. “That ring doesn’t mean anything to you,” she said the last part as a dare, willing him to make her girlhood fantasies come true.
You’re right, Mal. I love you and I want to put that ring on your finger. Let’s run away and pretend the last two years didn’t happen.
Blinking back to reality, Mallory poked Beckett in the chest. “From where I’m standing, you’re just trying to stir up trouble. That ring is meant for CeCe, and I’m fine with it.” She lifted her chin, hoping she exuded the confidence she lacked.
Beckett licked his lips, collecting his thoughts. “That ring is yours, Mal. It has been for fifteen years.”
Mallory gasped, her hand coming up to cover her mouth. Her mind whirled with potential reasons for him to say that, but she came up empty. “What do you mean?” she asked, her hand falling back to her side.
“You heard me.” Beckett closed what little distance remained between them. He slowly brought his hands up to cup her cheeks, staring into her soul. “You need to stop pretending that I don’t remember when I put that ring on your finger.”
A family heirloom that Mallory wants to use for her own wedding, if she ever has one, the ring is being used by her brother for his wedding. This only begins the confusion and conflicts between the siblings and sets the stage for Mallory to finally find her own happily ever after.
FOREVER TO FALL is a sweet engaging romance filled with friends to lovers, small town quaintness, and family dynamics. Best of all it features some of the wonderful characters from previous books. While not needed to be read, you will want to grab all the romances for yourself and immerse your heart in love!
Now available in ebook and print, FOREVER TO FALL is a perfect fall read, as it's filled with apples and fall memories! Don't Miss Your Chance to GRAB this winning romance!
Blurb:
Welcome to Buckeye Falls, where second chances mend broken hearts for these childhood sweethearts. Wedding bells are ringing, but the sister of the groom is conflicted.
Fifteen years ago, Mallory Lawson “married” her childhood sweetheart, Beckett, in a pretend wedding on his family’s apple farm. She treasures not only the memories, but the ring he put on her finger. The trouble now, her brother, Evan, wants to put that family heirloom on his fiancée’s finger. Mallory adores CeCe, but she struggles to get past her girlhood fantasies of Beckett swooping back into her life with a certain ruby ring…
Beckett Fox is at a crossroads. After losing his grandfather, he’s listless and fearful of coming back to the family farm. There are too many memories, and most of them are tied to the love of his life, Mallory. He doesn’t even know if she remembers that fateful day when they were kids, playing make-believe under the apple trees, but he does. Now he’s back to help his buddy get married, and he hopes to find peace on the family farm, with Mallory by his side…
When the wedding planning kicks into high gear, Beckett and Mallory are thrust together as maid of honor and best man. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the sparks between them. Beckett fears Evan won’t support him dating Mallory, so the pair date in secret. But true love won’t stay hidden forever…
Best-selling author Libby Kay’s Buckeye Falls Series reminds readers of small-town life where everyone knows each other. Fans of Sharon Sala’s Blessings, Georgia series and Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold series will fall in love with Buckeye Falls and the childhood sweethearts who are tired of hiding their feelings. Come for the wedding and stay for the whole series.
EXCERPT:
“Why does this matter so much to you?” she asked, hoping Beckett had something real to say about it. More than platitudes to make her feel better. “That ring doesn’t mean anything to you,” she said the last part as a dare, willing him to make her girlhood fantasies come true.
You’re right, Mal. I love you and I want to put that ring on your finger. Let’s run away and pretend the last two years didn’t happen.
Blinking back to reality, Mallory poked Beckett in the chest. “From where I’m standing, you’re just trying to stir up trouble. That ring is meant for CeCe, and I’m fine with it.” She lifted her chin, hoping she exuded the confidence she lacked.
Beckett licked his lips, collecting his thoughts. “That ring is yours, Mal. It has been for fifteen years.”
Mallory gasped, her hand coming up to cover her mouth. Her mind whirled with potential reasons for him to say that, but she came up empty. “What do you mean?” she asked, her hand falling back to her side.
“You heard me.” Beckett closed what little distance remained between them. He slowly brought his hands up to cup her cheeks, staring into her soul. “You need to stop pretending that I don’t remember when I put that ring on your finger.”
BUY LINKS:
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7ZZ7R43
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APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/forever-to-fall/id6504831195
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About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads: @LibbyKay
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
Goodreads: @LibbyKay
Do you love history with a little bit of supernatural? Author Anika Savoy follows up her debut paranormal historical romance- THE GHOST IN US- with another amazing tale of danger, paranormal, and romance in MAYHEM IN DISGUISE.
Now available for preorder, MAYHEM IN DISGUISE features a hot Irish doctor, a young woman struggling to live on her own, and a spirit that is out for revenge. You won't want to put it down!
Releasing on September 17th in ebook and print, MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is a perfect read for fans of the Gilded Age series.
Blurb:
Two strangers fall in love on a train—both are keeping secrets.
Autumn, 1889
Bella has no interest in romance after a failed affair with a married man. But that all changes when she meets Russell on the journey to Black Bear Creek. Sparks immediately fly between the half-Mohegan nurse and the handsome Irish doctor. But an old Mohegan medicine woman warns Bella about an evil that awaits her if she returns to the city.
When Bella takes a job caring for an elderly man at a posh hotel in upper Manhattan, she assumes she has hit the jackpot. But are the wealthy old Dutchman and his conniving sister to be trusted? Looks can be deceiving. Is it too late for Russell to save Bella from their poisonous trap?
Anything is possible with the protection of a sacred Mohegan talisman and a whole lot of love.
The second book in the Ungilded series is a romance filled with danger that will have readers falling for the handsome Irish doctor and the spunky Mohegan heroine. —Best-selling author- Melissa Keir.
Now available for preorder, MAYHEM IN DISGUISE features a hot Irish doctor, a young woman struggling to live on her own, and a spirit that is out for revenge. You won't want to put it down!
Releasing on September 17th in ebook and print, MAYHEM IN DISGUISE is a perfect read for fans of the Gilded Age series.
Blurb:
Two strangers fall in love on a train—both are keeping secrets.
Autumn, 1889
Bella has no interest in romance after a failed affair with a married man. But that all changes when she meets Russell on the journey to Black Bear Creek. Sparks immediately fly between the half-Mohegan nurse and the handsome Irish doctor. But an old Mohegan medicine woman warns Bella about an evil that awaits her if she returns to the city.
When Bella takes a job caring for an elderly man at a posh hotel in upper Manhattan, she assumes she has hit the jackpot. But are the wealthy old Dutchman and his conniving sister to be trusted? Looks can be deceiving. Is it too late for Russell to save Bella from their poisonous trap?
Anything is possible with the protection of a sacred Mohegan talisman and a whole lot of love.
The second book in the Ungilded series is a romance filled with danger that will have readers falling for the handsome Irish doctor and the spunky Mohegan heroine. —Best-selling author- Melissa Keir.
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About the Author:
Anika Savoy lives in the hills of Northwest Connecticut. Though she practiced law for twenty years, her first love is writing. She endeavors to entertain readers with romantic and historically rich stories that take place in The Gilded Age. The heroines in her Ungilded Series are feisty and resilient when faced with supernatural obstacles, and happily ever after endings are guaranteed. She also writes best-selling nonfiction under the author name, Anne K. Howard. To learn more, visit www.anikasavoyauthor.com.
Anika Savoy lives in the hills of Northwest Connecticut. Though she practiced law for twenty years, her first love is writing. She endeavors to entertain readers with romantic and historically rich stories that take place in The Gilded Age. The heroines in her Ungilded Series are feisty and resilient when faced with supernatural obstacles, and happily ever after endings are guaranteed. She also writes best-selling nonfiction under the author name, Anne K. Howard. To learn more, visit www.anikasavoyauthor.com.
Most all of us have had a broken heart in the past. Maybe it was that high school boyfriend who dumped us for the cheerleader or the college guy who decided to change majors and girlfriends. We have all been there. It hurts. But we mend.
Broken hearts and mending them is a key piece of Grea Warner's latest romance- THE BROKEN ROAD. Teagan and Griffin are both nursing some past pain that has kept them from moving forward. They learn how to let go of that hurt in order to open themselves up for love.
THE BROKEN ROAD is a compelling and heartwarming tale of strong, realistic characters who take chances on themselves and others, and who understand the risks it takes to open their hearts. THE BROKEN ROAD is now available in ebook and print at all major book retailers. While it can be read as a stand alone, THE BROKEN ROAD features nods to other characters who have their own romances in other Grea Warner books.
Blurb:
Teagan Thompson always knew the road she was traveling on in life. She was a farm girl, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Teagan loved the animals, hard work, feeling of accomplishment, and being a part of her family’s heritage. It fit her. Strong and independent, if there was a problem, Teagan found a way to solve it … even if she had to do it all by herself.
When she visits her brother in California, Teagan meets winery-manager Griffin Pearce and learns that like objects, people can be broken, too. But no matter her determination, Griffin might be something Teagan can’t fix, especially after he discovers the secret she’s been hiding. A part of her personal journey that can't be altered, it's also a sad reminder of Griffin's past and one of the reasons he cannot heal emotionally.
Do unexpected circumstances give Teagan a reason to stay and try to put the broken pieces together? Or does she follow the road back home to her beloved farm as was always the plan?
From best-selling & award-winning author Grea Warner, THE BROKEN ROAD is a realistic story about inner strength, going for what you want in life, and the different bonds that create a family.
EXCERPT:
“This was a happy place and will continue to be so, only in a different way.” I walked a few steps to join him. “What’s clear over there?” I pointed up the crumbling, partially paved road. “Is it part of the property?”
“Uh-huh. The road dead-ends. You can see the barn a little farther up but, otherwise, empty land. I guess it’s gonna remain that way.” Griffin started to turn again toward the winery.
But I gave an alternative. “Let’s walk it … at least a little bit.”
His shrug and reverse of feet told me he agreed, but he also gave a warning. “Watch with those shoes. The road is even more broken the further we go.”
I glanced to where my toes were peeking out of my sandals. I had painted my nails right before I left Iowa. It wasn’t a professional pedicure and I had done nothing with my fingernails, but I figured California was where open-toe shoes were the norm. So, a nail color called Golden Ticket seemed appropriate and, I admit, made me feel a little girly, which was a nice contrast to my tomboy vibe when working on the farm. It was one of the reasons I never dated any of the guys I worked with. They didn’t see me as anything but sweaty and tough.
“A little gravel, dust, and dirt won’t hurt anything. You should see when I’m done with my day on the farm,” I relayed my thoughts. “I strip from head to toe to warsh up before even entering the house.”
Oh, crap. Did I just say that? I mean, it was the absolute truth. I always got all the grime off me and then would go straight into the shower. It was a cleanliness and safety issue. But why did I have to go into the exacts with Griffin? Why did I need to tell him I got completely naked and use the word strip? On top of the word choice, I knew my voice caught when I realized I was saying it, making my little blunder even more obvious. If I had any doubt he hadn’t noticed, the rolling of his eyes confirmed it.
“How’d you get into it?” I continued with both the conversation and walking, making sure to lift my feet a little higher as we went along the beaten road.
“What? Wine?”
I should have simply gone with his theory, but it wasn’t what I was most curious about, and I wasn’t usually one to be passive. I had already started the topic. I decided to go for it. “No … the exotic dancing.”
Broken hearts and mending them is a key piece of Grea Warner's latest romance- THE BROKEN ROAD. Teagan and Griffin are both nursing some past pain that has kept them from moving forward. They learn how to let go of that hurt in order to open themselves up for love.
THE BROKEN ROAD is a compelling and heartwarming tale of strong, realistic characters who take chances on themselves and others, and who understand the risks it takes to open their hearts. THE BROKEN ROAD is now available in ebook and print at all major book retailers. While it can be read as a stand alone, THE BROKEN ROAD features nods to other characters who have their own romances in other Grea Warner books.
Blurb:
Teagan Thompson always knew the road she was traveling on in life. She was a farm girl, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Teagan loved the animals, hard work, feeling of accomplishment, and being a part of her family’s heritage. It fit her. Strong and independent, if there was a problem, Teagan found a way to solve it … even if she had to do it all by herself.
When she visits her brother in California, Teagan meets winery-manager Griffin Pearce and learns that like objects, people can be broken, too. But no matter her determination, Griffin might be something Teagan can’t fix, especially after he discovers the secret she’s been hiding. A part of her personal journey that can't be altered, it's also a sad reminder of Griffin's past and one of the reasons he cannot heal emotionally.
Do unexpected circumstances give Teagan a reason to stay and try to put the broken pieces together? Or does she follow the road back home to her beloved farm as was always the plan?
From best-selling & award-winning author Grea Warner, THE BROKEN ROAD is a realistic story about inner strength, going for what you want in life, and the different bonds that create a family.
EXCERPT:
“This was a happy place and will continue to be so, only in a different way.” I walked a few steps to join him. “What’s clear over there?” I pointed up the crumbling, partially paved road. “Is it part of the property?”
“Uh-huh. The road dead-ends. You can see the barn a little farther up but, otherwise, empty land. I guess it’s gonna remain that way.” Griffin started to turn again toward the winery.
But I gave an alternative. “Let’s walk it … at least a little bit.”
His shrug and reverse of feet told me he agreed, but he also gave a warning. “Watch with those shoes. The road is even more broken the further we go.”
I glanced to where my toes were peeking out of my sandals. I had painted my nails right before I left Iowa. It wasn’t a professional pedicure and I had done nothing with my fingernails, but I figured California was where open-toe shoes were the norm. So, a nail color called Golden Ticket seemed appropriate and, I admit, made me feel a little girly, which was a nice contrast to my tomboy vibe when working on the farm. It was one of the reasons I never dated any of the guys I worked with. They didn’t see me as anything but sweaty and tough.
“A little gravel, dust, and dirt won’t hurt anything. You should see when I’m done with my day on the farm,” I relayed my thoughts. “I strip from head to toe to warsh up before even entering the house.”
Oh, crap. Did I just say that? I mean, it was the absolute truth. I always got all the grime off me and then would go straight into the shower. It was a cleanliness and safety issue. But why did I have to go into the exacts with Griffin? Why did I need to tell him I got completely naked and use the word strip? On top of the word choice, I knew my voice caught when I realized I was saying it, making my little blunder even more obvious. If I had any doubt he hadn’t noticed, the rolling of his eyes confirmed it.
“How’d you get into it?” I continued with both the conversation and walking, making sure to lift my feet a little higher as we went along the beaten road.
“What? Wine?”
I should have simply gone with his theory, but it wasn’t what I was most curious about, and I wasn’t usually one to be passive. I had already started the topic. I decided to go for it. “No … the exotic dancing.”
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About the Author:
Drama, angst, and realistic storylines … be prepared for a few tears shed and an emotional rollercoaster when you read a novel by Grea Warner. With a background in daytime dramas, Grea is able to beautifully weave characters and storylines together so that you’ll become completely immersed in the journey the book takes you on. At home in the Women’s Fiction and New Adult genres, these serials and standalones are great for binge reading and book club discussions!
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