Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – J.M. Madden

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J.M. Madden

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is JM and I’ve been a full-time writer for about 11 years. I have 2 mostly-grown kids and I’m married to the love of my life!

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The first book is the hardest, because you have to build the basis for your series. And if you get anything wrong, you’re stuck with it. Lol!

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I try to stay true to life, as much as possible. I write about disabled veterans and I try to make sure to portray the disability as realistically as possible. Even my paranormal series, I try to make the details as real and believable as possible, just to make you wonder if it COULD be true.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Finish the first book, then put it aside. Write your second book. Go back to your first book and see how much you’ve grown! I’m 50+ books in, and I’m still learning!

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Roughly 2-4 hours. More if I’m on a deadline.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

John Palmer from Embattled Hearts (which is free everywhere). He’s in your face and doesn’t care who he pisses off. But he’s a great leader and friend.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Manu Bennett would be John Palmer. Everyone else is up in the air. Lol!

What is your definition of success?

Being able to do what I love and have people appreciate it!

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

I love Writers on the River and I’m excited to be coming back!

What are your social links?

✔www.jmmadden.com
✔My FB Like page- https://www.facebook.com/JMMadden58
✔Follow me on Twitter– @authorjmmadden
✔Sign up for my Newsletter if you haven’t already. You get 4 free books! www.jmmadden.com/newsletter
✔Follow me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jm_madden_58/
✔The Lost and Found Series Discussion Group-https://www.facebook.com/groups/433871413415527
✔Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjmmadden
OR you can email me at authorjmmadden@gmail.com

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/J.M.-Madden/e/B004HLNZCI/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1461624632&sr=8-2-ent
And the individual links are also listed on my website- www.jmmadden.com

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Audio Book, Football, Part of a Series, Reverse Harem, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #audiobook Feeling Forever (Tasting Madness 3) by Albany Walker narrated by Jacob Morgan and Vanessa Moyen

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They say the truth can set you free…. That’s exactly what I’m worried about.

Secrets never last long, but mine get exposed before I’m ready, leaving me betrayed by someone I love.

Now I have to pick up the pieces and hope it doesn’t end with me losing the men I love, or my freedom.

She thought she could scare us away.

Brutal words spoken in an effort to shake our foundation only serve as proof of why we belong together.

There’s nothing we won’t do to keep her, and we’re ready to prove it.

Feeling Forever is the third book of the Tasting Madness Series. This is a why-choose novel with adult themes and situations.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62226062-feeling-forever

Amazon https://amzn.to/3YuLPV7

Review by Twinsie Dee

Waylynn just witnessed her mom telling the guys about her past before she was ever able to. and she is just so shocked and embarrassed to say the least. but once her mom leaves, she lets the guys ask questions and tries to explain the voices and her past the best she can, and the biggest bomb shell that the voices she’s always heard belonged to her guys. things finally settle down and they get back into a flow of life with, Bates introduces Waylynn to his mom and her husband, and they plan to have a big thanksgiving dinner with Bates’ mom and her husband and Waylynn’s parents of course Oz and Memphis. but Waylynn’s mom always has some shit up her sleeve because she has nothing better to do, but Thanksgiving with a surprise guest and a whole lot of crazy hits the fan and a whole new round of I’m not surprised but are you kidding me happens. Will Waylynn stand up to herself with her mom, can Bates, Memphis and Oz really protect her from her past. this is an amazing story with so much heart and love and emotions that get you wrapped up and makes you feel it to your core. I’m so sad this is the last book but what an amazing ride.

Albany lives in Michigan where she’s happily married to her high school sweetheart. She spends most of her time juggling her four children’s extracurricular activities, with her nose stuck in a book. When not reading you can find her writing her very own book boyfriends. Albany’s passion is writing romance with real characters that are far from perfect, but always seem to find their own happily ever afters.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Lacey Black

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Lacey Black

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I am from Central Illinois, born and raised. I live about 10 minutes from my own small hometown, which might be why I love to write small town stories. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and we share two kids.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

Definitely the latter books!

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I like to brainstorm with my book team and do so almost daily with my writing partner, Kaylee Ryan.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Just write the book. Tell the story the way you feel it should be told. Then, find yourself a team of betas, editors, and proofers to help perfect it. It takes many sets of eyes to find the little things. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last nine years, it’s not to skimp on good covers (photo and design) and editing.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

3-5 hours, spread through the day.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Meghan Summer from the Summer Sisters. She was the hardest character I’ve ever written. I was terrified telling her story because I was scared readers wouldn’t like it. It was outside of my comfort zone, but I powered through and wrote one of my favorite books every. It took almost the entire series to shape her storyline, and I couldn’t be prouder of it!

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I’d LOVE to see the Brew Crue turned into a movie. I see Liam Hemsworth as Walker and Natalie Portman as Mallory.

What is your definition of success?

Loving what I do. Life’s too short not to find joy in what you do day in and day out.

What are your social links?

Website: www.laceyblackbooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlaceyblack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laceyblackwrites/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lacey-black
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthLaceyBlack
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8414783.Lacey_Black

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lacey-Black/e/B00MW2UGZI
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Lacey-Black/B00MW2UGZI

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$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

2nd Chance, Audio Book, MC, Part of a Series, sibling best friend

#Review #MC #SeriesStarter #Audio #Ebook #SiblingBestFriend #2ndChance – Horse’s Bride, Devil’s Riot MC Book 1 by E.C. Land, narration by Ken Solin

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Horse's Bride (Devil's Riot MC Book 1) by [E.C. Land]

Horse

Years ago I lost the one woman who’s ever been able to rock my world. When she disappeared into thin air I stopped caring, fucking whoever, whenever.
The one thing I didn’t plan for was seeing her face in all of these women.
No one could ever compare to her and here she is, her ghost haunting me every day.
I thought that relocating with the club to start our new charter would be the change I needed to move on, but what happens when I see her again. Only this time, she isn’t a ghost.
She’s real.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased the audio and ecopy of this book.

I am a GIANT MC reader.  I was looking for something to read when a friend recommended this series to me.  I had audio credits and grabbed the box set for the first few books.  I am a huge audio lover so this made me super excited.  I have got to say this narrator was not one I cared for….sorry Ken.  I listened to the first 30% of the story and ended up buying the book to read the story. I found the narration for the book was not one I personally cared for.  I hope others may enjoy his voice but for me, I will pass on future books of his.

This book has me excited because I love a good 2nd chance and have found a love for best friends sibling. This book hits both genres and I didn’t know it.  Horse and Twisted, the President of the club are headed to the new town to see the new club house.  Horse soon discovers the “one who got away” or ran away is the woman he was ready to claim.  He also discovers this is also his best friend’s sister!!  Needless to say, he is concerned with how his president and best friend will feel about this but more important he wants to know why this woman ran from him.  He was ready to claim her and wants to know what happened.

Kenny fell hard for Horse and was stunned when he shows up in town with her brother.  She has never forgotten him buuuut she is scared to go back down that path after what happened.  First loves are hard to forget even when she shouldn’t love him.

The story is fun to meet new MC characters, see the dynamic of the members, the new town, and the new relationship.  I loved Kenny.  She was so strong and loyal but also afraid to tell her brother what happened to her 5 years ago.

I loved the chemistry between Kenny and Horse.  I thought they were so much fun to read.  The shower scene when she first saw him again was THE BEST!!!!

E.C. Land is a MC and Dark Romance author who lives in the countryside of Virginia. She started her publishing journey writing MC romance, but she now has an undying love for writing in all sub-genres of dark romance.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Laura A. Barnes

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Laura A. Barnes

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Laura A. Barnes
I’ve been an author for six years now. When I’m not writing, I like to read and binge watch shows and movies on Netflix. Also, I love to spend time with my children and grandkids. I love to travel too and hope to start adding more stamps to my passport soon.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The first book in the series is always the hardest for me, because I’m setting the scene for the entire series. I’m introducing characters and trying to set the tone for the series. Do I want it to be a mystery, comedy, or a bit of both?

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I try to write new scenes that I haven’t used before or that I haven’t read before. Sometimes it’s a matter of combining familiar situations into one, but adding a new twist.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Don’t be so hard on yourself. Just allow your imagination to run when your writing and don’t worry about mistakes. That is what the editing process is for. Enjoy yourself. Because if you don’t, then it turns into something you don’t want to do any longer.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

If I’m working on a story, anywhere from 4-5 hours. It all depends on the deadline I’ve set for myself. Some days I don’t write at all.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Oh, this is a hard one. I actually have two that are special to me. Probably because they both share the same characteristics. Zane Maxwell from Rescued By the Scot & Graham Worthington from The Siren’s Gentleman. Both characters are these fun loving men that also have a serious side to them that nobody understands. Only those closet to them. They pull you when their sense of humor and you fall madly in love with them by their romantic gestures and the passionate love they hold for the heroines.

What is your definition of success?

My definition of success is when a reader understands the depth of the story as I have written it.

What are your social links?

Website: http://www.lauraabarnes.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16332844.Laura_A_Barnes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLauraA.Barnes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labarnesauthor/
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@labarnesauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/labarnesauthor
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/laura-a-barnes
Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/lauraabarnes

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

Website: https://www.lauraabarnes.com/books
Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/lauraabarnes
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/”Laura%20A.%20Barnes”
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=Laura+A.+Barnes
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/author/laura-a-barnes/id1194175494
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Laura+A.+Barnes
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/ap/8YjKbe/Laura-A-Barnes
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Laura_A.Barnes
Eden Books: https://edenbookstore.com/author/labarnes/
Chirp Audiobooks: https://www.chirpbooks.com/authors/laura-a-barnes-audiobooks
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Laura-A-Barnes/B06VTX3P3S

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BDSM, Mystery, stalker, Standalone, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #dark #suspence Depraved (Pleasure and Prey 1) by AJ Merlin

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Living and working on a campground with her dogs is not where Sloane Walker saw herself at twenty-seven. But then again, not a lot has gone right for her since her step-father kidnapped her at twelve years old and scarred her both physically and mentally for life. Those actions should’ve left him rotting in prison for the rest of his life, not seeing him out on good behavior and giving him free rein to track Sloane down to make ‘amends.’

But that’s not her only problem, as if she needs more than one. Her second problem comes in the form of the masked stalker that slides into her room at night and takes what he pleases, making sure Sloane enjoys every second of it. What starts as a fantasy soon becomes something inescapable for them both, and Sloane might have to face up to a very important fact about her new friend.

He’s unhinged, psychotic, and utterly obsessed with her. And while those should be very bad things, Sloane can’t help thinking that maybe they aren’t so bad at all, no matter what that might mean for her sanity or her safety in the end.

Author’s note: This is a complete standalone set in the Pleasure & Prey universe. It contains consensual kink, unhealthy relationships, and harmful situations. For a full list of content warnings, please look inside.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61253950-depraved

Amazon https://amzn.to/3S14G8r

Review by Twinsie Dee

Sloane was just your typical girl, she worked at a campground has 2 dogs who keep her company, and her mom loves her unconditionally. Well, she also has a past with some high anxiety and ptsd after being kidnapped by her stepdad and the age of 12. now she has came a long way since that day she still is on high alert, especially with living next to a bunch of woods and not being able to see what could be lurking in then at night, and the fact that one night when she was pleasuring herself, she felt someone grab her leg, next thing Sloane knew she had a mask man on top of her, but he did something she never expected, would he kill her or will he take what he wants and leave her alone. she had no idea. this was a great story, a little slow in the beginning for my liking and a few grammar errors but other then that it was a great story that keeps you engaged till the very end.

AJ merlin is an author, crazy bird lady, and rampant horror movie enthusiast. Her debut novel, A Little Wicked, is the product of being enamored with the paranormal and the need to hunt down all things that go bump in the night. Born and raised in the midwest United States, AJ is lucky to be right in the middle of people who support her and a menagerie of animals to keep her somewhat sane

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #Attendingauthor – Miranda Lynn

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Miranda Lynn

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Miranda Lynn I have always been a voracious reader and created worlds in my head ever since I can remember. Being inspired by two of my English teachers and a high school creative writing teacher put the writing bug into my head and it slowly grew until the advice of a fellow writer hit home. I still use that same advice when talking to other aspiring writers. “Write the story you want to read”

I am a military wife, a proud mother to two amazing, now adult,sons, a fur baby lover and am excited as each new chapter in my life unfolds even with the bumps and bruises that may come with it. I love connecting with fellow authors, readers, and fans.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The others after it. I am horrible at keeping series bibles so I always have to go back to verify places, names, descriptions. I still make mistakes, but thanks to my amazing alpha readers usually get all of them fixed before publication.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I like to throw in new and different characters. I also pull from the real world. Trauma’s, experiences, headline news, etc. I try to keep each book as fresh as possible while still doing the series justice.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take a break when you need. It’s ok to cry through a scene. It’s ok to blush through them too. But most of all take time to refill that emotional cup even if it’s simply a glass of wine, a bath, and a good book.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Not as much as I would like. This past year has been difficult for me to get into any type of routine. A lot of real life stresses have taken over my brain and the characters have been quiet. Ideally I would like to get to an hr each day as I still work a full time job on top of my writing career.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I hate to admit it but my favorite so far is Diego from Her Chosen Mate (book 2 in the night shift series) Working through his trauma and having to return to an identity he had buried to save his mate. He has my heart right now.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

His One True Mate. I see David Boreanaz as Leo and Sandra Bullock or Julia Roberts as Kat for the main characters. I haven’t thought about the rest of the crew but now I think I need to create some pinterest boards.

What is your definition of success?

That definition changes as I grow. Loyal and dedicated fans who love my characters as much as I do is a big part of it, but as I grow my career bettering each book and gaining consistent sales is another.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

Always be open to learning and growing in your career and don’t get upset if you fail. Every failure leads closer to success.

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/AuthorMirandaLynn

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

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Age Gap, Twinsie of the Day

#WOTR23 #TwinsieForTheDayJillian – Not Playing Fair by AJ Renee

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Not Playing Fair

BEWARE: Cabin pressure may affect arousal.

Magdalena “Maggie” Perez Rivera

I don’t chase men… not even sexy papi chulos who pop into my life with their charming smiles. I should certainly avoid older ones who turn out to be my best friend’s beloved Uncle Connor. The last thing I need is another protective man in my life, even if I’m craving him.

Connor Hughes

My trip to Orlando is for an interview and to enjoy a short visit with my niece. That’s it. The tempting Latina is the furthest thing I need in my happily single life. To my surprise, the vixen slips under my skin and becomes a permanent fixture in my daily thoughts.

Deciding whether to test our undeniable chemistry may be the least of our worries, because life doesn’t always play a fair hand.

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Review by Jillian

Genre: Contemporary/Romantic Comedy

Review: Love me some independent gals and a man who can cook, always a great combo for a great read. I will say, I was super hungry after reading because they were always eating something yummy. Steady romance, a little suspense, and a fun cast of characters. Connor and Maggie only need one more thing to make this romance complete… become members of the Mile High Club!!

AJ Renee

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Sharon Hamilton

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Sharon Hamilton

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Sharon Hamilton

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The first one, since I write in series all the time. Figuring the series comes first. I need a full series arch.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I try to put two people who wouldn’t normally expect to fall in love, to get connected by some circumstance, possibly an accident, or dangerous issue. But it can be a holiday, vacation, or chance encounter.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take naps Meditate every day and night. Keep notes as you think of them, or think of plot things that would work. Write when you’re inspired, never do it forced or when it’s work.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

2-3 weeks before launch, 5 hours a day. I take long breaks in between when I don’t write. Do other business things, or answer emails or design NL or contests for readers. Work on getting reviews or things with my PAs.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Not really. Every hero at the time becomes my favorite. I have to fall in love with them when I’m writing. Otherwise, the book won’t be any good.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I have nearly 100 books. Hard to answer that question. Beside, that will never happen!

What is your definition of success?

To write stories of my heart, bringing enjoyment to others, memorable characters, to make people laugh, and cry, and have them begging for more. I hope to bring the portrayal of military heroes accurately, especially the SEALs, to do them the proper justice they deserve.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

My love of writing SEALs came when my son became one, a medic, serving 10 years, including 2 TDIs with ST6.

What are your social links?

authorsharonhamilton.com

Everything is on my website.

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

My website has everything, both digital, print books, and audio books. I have interviews with my narrator, J.D. Hart, with sample audio chapters, I have a company store for swag.

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

Contemp. Romance, Single Mom

#wotr23 #SingleParent #Audio #Bar #Family #Excerpt #review- Kickstart My Heart , The Burgers and Brue Crew Book 1 by Lacey Black

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Title: Kickstart My Heart
Series: Burgers and Brew Crüe #1
Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Walker 
There’s nothing better than a packed house on a Saturday night, and co-owning the hottest restaurant and bar in town with my best friends, isn’t so bad either. We put everything into Burgers and Brew. My job is to keep the alcohol moving and the patrons coming back for more. I won’t let anyone break my focus.
That was until I saw her.
As much as I try, I can’t fight it. Mallory makes me crave a future I never wanted for my own.
Now, I want it all.
Mallory 
When I started my new job at a local specialty burger restaurant, I wasn’t expecting to find a tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome distraction in the form of Walker Meyer. He’s one of the owners, which means hands off. Only problem, it’s a lot easier said than done.
Especially when he’s so good with my daughter.
I try to keep him at a distance, but he’s insistent, slowly breaking down every one of my walls. He’s fighting to convince me I can trust him with not only my heart, but my daughter’s too.
I pray he’s right.
Review by Twinsie Angie

 I purchased this audio book.

I want to start by saying OMG did I love the audio,  Both voices did a great job with each of the characters they voiced but they both did a great job with Lizzie and her baby speech.

Walker was the single guy loving his life.  He was a ladies man but he lived by a strict code…Don’t shit where you eat IE Don’t date where you work. He is quite happy to pick up a depressed woman at the grocery store in front of the ice cream aisle grabbing rocky road to heal her heart.  Walker is not about to do monogamy and then…….

Mal is starting all over. She and her daughter need a fresh start as far away from their home town.  She needs to prove to herself she can take care of her daughter.  She makes a great friend in the complex to watch her daughter when she lands a much needed Monday through Friday day shift job at a burger restaurant.

The heat between Walker and Mal is pretty intense right away.  Seeing Walker get jealous when he sees Mal talking to his business partners was hysterical.  Hut staking his claim over her with the other workers was also a great read. Mal is pretty oblivious to his eyes because she doesn’t think a guy like walker would be interested but also once he finds out about Lizzie he would be gone.

Walker and the guys, for real I loved them all, step up to the plate for Mallory.  They all understood and respected what she was doing for her daughter.  They all knew where she was coming from and pulled her into their little homemade family.

I think my favorite was when Lizzie was sick and went to see Walker vs mommy over the yuks.  I also loved when Lizzie told walker she loved him…sigh…she is the cutest.

Of course there is drama with jealous snatched who don’t respect Walkers “taken” vibes and of course there is baby daddy drama but I was loving this story.  I am so excited over the series.  Lacey needs to get the other audio books done ASAP!!!

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Chapter One
Walker
At exactly eleven o’clock, I slip a quarter into the old jukebox on the back wall. The bar is silent as they await tonight’s selection. My bar, my choice, and tonight, I’m feeling a little rowdy. The opening melody of “Dr. Feelgood” blasts through the speakers, resulting in a loud cheer from tonight’s patrons. As I make my way back behind the bar, I get a few high fives from the guys and even more phone numbers slipped into my palm from the ladies. I wish I could confirm they’re all single, but the truth is they’re not.
Just a typical Saturday night at Burgers and Brew, the place I co-own with my three best friends. We all have our forte within the business, and mine’s behind the bar. Mixing drinks and slinging beers. That’s my life, and damn, what a life it is.
I slap Jasper on the back as I slide under the bar and jump right back in to filling drink orders. Everyone’s singing along, word for word to the ol’ 80’s hair band tune, as part of our weekend ritual. It’s an ode, a salute to our college days and the band we all grew up listening to. We built this business, taking an old brick building in downtown Stewart Grove and turning it into a staple.
Jasper’s the man in the kitchen, the one who comes up with the mouthwatering burger creations we’re known for. Isaac is the numbers guy, the man who keeps us in the black and our taxes completed on time. Jameson’s the muscle because he’s big and tattooed. But he’s more than that. Jameson is talented as fuck with a guitar and serves as our house musician Friday and Saturday nights. Then there’s me. Walker Meyer, bartender extraordinaire, who keeps the beer flowing, the panties melting, and the tips rolling in.
We’re the Brew Crüe, and damn proud of it.
“Dance, dance, dance, dance,” the crowd starts to chant, encouraging me to do what I do every weekend when we play Mötley Crüe.
Dance.
When I glance over at Jasper, he’s already shaking his head, but there’s no missing his wide grin. He knows what’s coming. Placing my hands on the bar top, I jump, hoisting myself up on the aged oak. Patrons erupt into cheers as I grin down at them. Mostly, at the ladies. The single ones and even the not-so-single ones. No, I’m not taking any of them home, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give them one hell of a show.
I twist my ballcap around so it’s on backward and start to swing my hips. Mama blessed me with moves, which helps almost double my tips every night. Women go crazy for a man who can dance. That’s evident by the number of panties that’ll be thrown behind the bar in a matter of moments.
Swaying my hips, I do a little dip and grind, popping my ass out and sending the ladies in the front row into cardiac arrest. They scream and reach for my pant legs, digging their nails into the denim. Instead of shaking them off, I wink and carefully walk a few steps away. Then, when we get to the refrain in the song, I throw my arms out to the side and belt out the words, everyone singing along with me.
It’s like karaoke.
But better.
As the song winds down, I steal the drink in Jasper’s hand and hold it up over my head. Everyone in the bar does the same. We sing. I dance and drink. The panties start flying.
(Excerpt – Kickstart My Heart, Burgers and Brew Crüe book 1 © Lacey Black)
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Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading and writing. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and a chocolate lab. Lacey loves shooting guns and should only consume one mixed drink because she’s a lightweight.
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