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#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #CoverReveal #Book2 – One Last Time by H. D’Agostino

Title: One Last Time
Author: H. D’Agostino
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 12, 2020
Cover Design: Pink Ink Designs Cover Model: Tyler Caussey Fitness Photography: FuriousFotog

I fell in love at seventeen with a girl I thought would someday be my forever. We made plans, only hers didn’t include me. I didn’t think walking away from us would be so easy for her, but it was.
Now she’s back. The problem… I’m still in love with her, and I’m going to prove that we were meant to be if it’s the last thing I do.

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.
She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.
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#CoverReveal #comingsoon #kyliescott #audreycarlan #romance #booksbooksbooks #bibliophile #booknews #bookcommunity #bookstagrammer #loveunderquarantine – Love Under Quarantine by Kylie Scott and Audrey Carlan

 

While the world is ravaged by a global pandemic, hotshot NFL running back Evan Sparks is locked in his own personal hell. With a career-ending scandal on his back, Evan hides out in his best friend’s empty San Francisco home, the full city shutdown locking him in a lonely twenty-story apartment in the sky.

Romance writer Sadie Walsh is having the worst case of writer’s block ever…until the incredible, muscular stranger staying next door gets her muse going strong. The pair of loners, never expecting to find a friend in all the madness, meet each day out on their balconies like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.

Each new day brings unique challenges for the pair as they navigate the unknown and find solace together. They quickly figure out that as long as they have one another, they can handle anything.

Even falling in love under quarantine.


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#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #Historical #SeriesStarter #Pirates – A Flawed Jewel (A Marsden Romance #1) by Dawn Brower

A Flawed Jewel (A Marsden Romance #1)

This is the old cover.  New Covers were unveiled March 30th.

Pieretta boards a ship, unaware that Thor is waiting to kidnap her for revenge against her grandfather. Will love intervene, altering both their courses?

Pieretta Carlyle experienced the loss of her father, leaving her alone in the world except for her grandpere, Comte Renard Dubois. The comte insists that she travel to France to live with him. Pieretta doesn’t want to leave Charleston and the only home she has ever known. Her grandpere is her guardian, and she must do what he says.

Thor has a score to settle, and Pieretta is the key to his revenge. He became a pirate unwillingly after his business partner tried to murder him. He must acquire Pieretta by any means necessary, and he doesn’t mind plundering a ship to obtain her.

When Pieretta and Thor meet, they are instantly attracted to each other against their better judgments. Pieretta is disgusted by the pirate’s actions. Thor knows what Pieretta believes, but proceeds with his plans anyway. She is only a tool to achieve vengeance. What happens will depend on Thor’s need for revenge and Pieretta’s ability to forgive him for his dastardly deeds.


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I love Historical stories and Dawn has some great stories!!

This story begins with Pia mourning the loss of her father and having to move from the USA to France.  She is not happy about leaving her family home but since she is a woman, she must go to her grandpere.  The story jumps in right away with lots of action.  Pia and her maid Tully are secluded in the deck of the ship when pirates attack.

Pia comes face to face with pirate Thor.  He is fierce and hot…wait not now Pia. She is so confused because of all the men to show interest in, a pirate is not the right one.  Not for her station on life annnd for her reputation.

Thor had plans for Pia.  She was the perfect revenge tool for him but once he sees her and her beauty, he is stuck stupid.  He soon has a change in plan because tossing her aside is no longer his objective.  Keeping her is!!

The story jumped right into the action of the kidnaping.  Thor and Pia are two peas in a pod.  They two are faced with feelings they should not be having yet can’t stop having.  When you find out why Thor has kidnapped Pia, you understand his motives but still wanna smack him in the head for “knowing what’s best for her”.  Sigh…

USA TODAY Bestselling author, DAWN BROWER writes both historical and contemporary romance. There are always stories inside her head; she just never thought she could make them come to life. That creativity has finally found an outlet.

Growing up she was the only girl out of six children. She raised two boys into productive young men. There is never a dull moment in her life. Reading books is her favorite hobby and she loves all genres.

She is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To follow her or can find more about her check out her website for the pertinent information: www.authordawnbrower.com

#WOTR20 #Paranormal #Dragons #SeriesStarter #Family – Stealing Hope, A Dragon’s Fated Heart #1 by Beverly Ovalle

Stealing Hope A Dragon's Fated Heart

Amazon Bestseller in Erotica Paranormal AND Erotica Science Fiction

The apocalypse has come and gone.
Those who survived learned to adapt.
Dragons awaken to once again reign over the skies.

Upon eruption of a volcano, Ari awakens to a changed world, and a knowing that his dragon’s mate is near. He saves her twice—once as a dragon, and again as a man—and wins her confidence.

Hope cried out, moaning, “just change me with pleasure?”

Hope is restless and unfulfilled until she meets Ari, the man of her fantasies. The sensual tension between them heightens with every touch. When their passion explodes, Hope gets pulled into the dragon’s mating ritual…and into a world of erotic sensation she never dreamed existed but now cannot live without. The dragon binds his mate to him with a ritual that shows Hope her true nature in this humorous erotic romance.


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I received this book from the author for free off her webpage during a sale.

I love dragon stories!!  Totally love them.  This is the first story in a series, and I am stoked.  I will say I read book 3 first BUT you can totally read this in any order.  Anywho, that is just my little boo boo.

This book starts out and we meet hatchlings Ari, Crag, Hark, Rog, Juevatorj and Belisa.  They are coming out of the cave and immediately Ari feels pain.  His mother informs him that is his mate’s pain.  She sends Ari and Crag out to find the unknown mate.

Ari is a bit nervous because what is she isn’t really his mate?  He really has no clue except once he SEES Hope he knows she is the one for him.  He does make a slight Boo Boo annnnnnd welllllll he steals her. Now Now he does it to protect her buuuuut yeah…its prolly gonna cause issues later for him.

Hope is in pain when 2 men appear and help her injury.  She is drawn to Ari and doesn’t understand why.  But she is throwing all care to the wind and letting what may be happen because she has never felt this way with anyone from her family block.  We learn from Hope that people used to live alone but with the apocalypse they have started to form “Families” or “Blocks”

Poor Crag is not thrilled to be stuck with Ari and Hope all up in each other faces but then Ari starts the change and there is no stopping Hope from becoming a dragon.  AGAIN, Ari kiiinda should have had a talk with his mate because it is surely going to cause issues for him later.

I really enjoyed the introduction to the series.  It’s a great way to learn the characters and their personalities plus learn about the world.

Beverly Ovalle dabbled with writing on and off for years when her best friend finally dared her to submit a story to a writing contest. Beverly decided she had nothing to lose and since she’d always wanted to be an author sent it in and agonized for months waiting to hear back. Contract in hand she has never looked back.

Beverly has been obsessed with dragons and romance since she was a young girl, collecting dragon books and reading everything she could find on them even down to the care of real life dragons. She’s always been slightly panicked that the world as we know it will end, so has prepped for it, haunting survivalist pages and prepper projects she felt she needed in the event SHTF.

An avid fan of all romance, Beverly’s goal is to share her love of the written word and write the hot and erotic romances that she enjoys. She writes what she loves to read and it was only a matter of time before her obsessions crept into her writing for her to share. She hopes you enjoy her tales as much as she loves writing them.

A Navy Veteran, Beverly has traveled around the world and the United States enabling her to bring her settings to life, meeting and marrying her husband of thirty years along the way for her own romance. Reading romances since the fourth grade she’s followed as the genre changed and spread into the vast cornucopia of romance offered today.

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Caroline Andrus

Caroline Andrus

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Caroline Andrus and I write books for teen and new adult audiences.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

Most of my initial writing (before edits) are done on my phone with my earbuds in and Spotify on! (Usually in a waiting room while my kids are at their activities.)

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting the readers and other authors!

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’ve already met my idol, Richelle Mead, twice. 🙂

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

My writing is all over the place and not in the least bit consistent.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

When a young fan heard I had a new book coming out in a couple weeks time, she jumped up and town and squealed. Highlight of my career thus far!

What are your social links?

I’m most active on Twitter @AndrusCaroline

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/Caroline-Andrus/e/B010P9ZO0Q/

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Beth M James

Beth M James

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Beth M James. I’m an author who writes novels based on strong characters, lessons learned, and elements of romance. I write contemporary, fantasy, and mystery. When I’m not writing, I like to spend time with family and friends, take walks, jigsaw puzzles, and spend time at our tiny home up north.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love meeting people. I’ve met some great and interesting people at signings, both readers and other authors. I always learn something new whenever I attend.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I would have loved to met Kathleen E Woodiwiss. She was the one to hook me on romances.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I’ve learned to be flexible when and where I write since I also have a full-time job. I’ve created first drafts during lunch breaks, I’ve worked on edits in our RV while traveling on the road, and I’ve created stories while sitting on a chair in the middle of the driveway at our tiny home. When at home, I’ll write in the evenings and weekends. I have an office where I’ll sit at my desk or sit on the floor with my back against the couch.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

My favorite memory is being interviewed for an article in Time Magazine about writers and self-publishing. I was just starting out at the time and researching how to self-publish. The interview was by phone, and we talked for an hour. When the article came out, I was so excited to see my name in Time Magazine. How cool is that!

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

My prized possession is actually a manuscript for “The Fulfillment” by LaVyrle Spencer. It’s like a lucky charm, having something she created, and that keeps me motivated.

What are your social links?

Website: www.bethmjames.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BethMJamesAuthor,

What are your buy links?

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Beth-M-James/e/B00C2F9IIQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

#AuthorApotlight @MOA #RoyalReaders – Lizbeth Selvig

Lizbeth Selvig

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Lizbeth Selvig. I live in southern Minnesota and I write contemporary small town and western romance. I’m also planning to add Scottish contemporary to my list soon. In my non-writing life, I love to quilt, read, horseback ride, travel and, especially, hang out with my three grandkids. We are also an extended family filled with animals–from many horses to dogs, cats, alpacas, goats and a pot-bellied pig! I’ve been married since forever to my real-life romance hero and we’ve raised an equine veterinarian daughter and a musician/business major son. We also love to hike and have made several long-distance (200-mile/100-mile) treks.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I generally love to have it quiet in my house when I write. I can deal with music–especially instrumentals or nature sounds–but I definitely can’t have a television on because that is a shiny, glittery thing and I can’t leave it as background–I have to watch! (Shiny object syndrome, you know.) So–no distractions for my squirrel brain is the best bet. Weirdly, though, I can go to a coffee shop and write just fine despite the other people. I guess they aren’t as glittery and distracting as moving pictures!

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Definitely meeting the people–both readers and other authors. I really enjoy the opportunity to tell new readers about my stories even if they don’t buy my books right there. I love finding out what people love to read! As a bonus, I really like seeing how other authors display their books. I’m always looking for a more creative and attractive way of setting up my table–and my fellow authors are always so inspiring!

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I have been so lucky to meet many of my favorite authors over the years. One of my new favorites is JoJo Moyes (“The Giver of Stars” and “Me Before You”). She isn’t really a romance author but I’ve fallen in love with her talent and the way she crafts a story. I’d also really love to have a one-on-one conversation with Tami Hoag. She was one of the original members of my local RWA chapter and I’m “friends” with her online. But I’m just getting into her books and would be thrilled to meet her in person.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I only WISH I kept a consistent schedule! I am so random about when I write–but I definitely do not advocate working that way! I am motivated by deadlines, so I write the most and best when I HAVE to get things done. I’m also a pathological night owl and write most easily from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sadly, when I have to be up early in the morning, that doesn’t work well so I’m always trying to find a consistent time that really works.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Winning the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award and later finaling in the RWA RITAs were both career highlights. But I think my favorite memory was the first time I got a review that said my book had changed a reader’s perspective and made her life better. That was a pretty big “Wow” moment!

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

I guess the closest I have to a prized book is an old hardcover edition of LaVyrle Spencer’s “Morning Glory” that she signed at an event years ago. I told her I was aspiring to be an author and she wished me good luck with my writing in the inscription. She was my first real author-hero, and I am convinced her good wishes kept me working toward being a little like her!

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizbethselvigauthor
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lizbethselvig
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lizbethselvigauthor
Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LizbethsLegions/
Bookbub Author Page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lizbeth-selvig
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/LizbethVIPLetter

What are your buy links?

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lizbeth-Selvig/e/B007QUOYM2

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Nancy Pirri and Natasha Perry

Natasha Perry

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I am a romance author writing under the pseudonyms, Nancy Pirri and Natasha Perry. I am also the owner of Melange Books, LLC, a multi-genre small press publishing company located here in Minnesota.

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I seem to write best with background music playing–almost any kind. I write at an actual desktop computer with the music and the writing flows.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting and networking with other authors from around the world.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Renee Rose-I’d love to meet her. She writes mafia romance and sci-fi romance with kink. She’s a dynamite writer.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

My own personal writing I do on Sundays, other days of the week are devoted to my company, Melange Books, LLC

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Taking a TOP PICK-4/12 star rating for my first romance novel, The MacAulay Bride, with the now defunct Romantic Times magazine.

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. This author can write! The telling of this novel is unique, unlike anything I’ve ever read before and held my utter interest start to finish.

What are your social links?

www.nancypirri.com

https://twitter.com/nancywriter

https://www.facebook.com/NancyPirriAuthor/

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nancy+pirri&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

#WOTR20 #NewRelease #Novella #Cliffhanger – Seek, Project XOL Book #1 by Amabel Daniels

Seek

It’s been months since Cassidy Shaw has heard from her mother, Rosa, a world-renown scientist. When she does, it’s in the form of an urgent edict to retrieve a key. Arriving at Rosa’s apartment in Cincinnati, Cassidy encounters strangers. One man who seems determined to silence her. The other, could he be her savior?

Luke Dixon enters the fray, believing his neighbor is being attacked. Never one to ignore someone in distress, he’s then shocked to realize he’s the one needing rescue. Bound together through violence, Cassidy and Luke must come to trust each other as they embark on a search, armed only with the key and Rosa’s cryptic directions. It’s a journey with unexpected answers and decades-old research. A search with more questions…and a lethal enemy who returns when least expected.

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I love a new type of book and to me this book sounded new and exciting.  A mystery to find out about Rosa and what’s up.

Cassidy gets a weird letter with a weirder vibe from her distant, adoptive mom.  When she goes to her apartment to get what her mom wants, she is attacked but soon saved by a hot stranger who happens to be Rosa’s neighbor.

Luke is wondering why Rosa’s door is open when he hears a struggle.  Soon he is fighting for his and this strange lady’s life.  They think they are ok and then end up on the run after an explosion rocks them.

While running they two soon start to discover a bit about the other while also trying to stay a bit distant because they don’t know if the other is involved in the attack.

As the two start to put pieces together they are even more lost as to who the other is…her with her secret Mr. Zero and him with his past life of “Murder” but they are still on the run trying to figure out what Rosa’s gotten them involved in!!

Amabel Daniels lives in Northwest Ohio with her patient husband, three adventurous daughters, and a collection of too many cats and dogs. Although she holds a Master’s degree in Ecology, her true love is finding a good book. When she isn’t spending time outdoors, she’s busy brewing up her next novel, usually as she lets her mind run off with the addictive words of “what if…”

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Julien Bradley

Julien Bradley

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Julien Bradley

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

I follow the sun throughout my house so I sit in various locations to write. I must have something to drink, usually coffee or water. I try to follow a keto diet so my go to is typically nuts or raw veggies. My writing play list consists of musical scores or movie soundtracks. NO LYRICS because I tend to want to sing along. Helen Jane Long wrote the Aviator just for my female protagonist Mony Strong (or at least I’d like to think so). I like it quite in the house when I write.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Making a new fan.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’ve met my favorite author William Kent Krueger a few times at mutual book signings. Another author I would love to meet is Sylvia Day.

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I have off work on Fridays (I’m a clinic nurse) and I write evenings when my spouse is at work. Really anything I have a moment to myself I try to write .

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Having a fan ask me to take a picture with them.

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

Charlotte’s Web, I was a farm girl and I identified with Fern

What are your social links?

I have a website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and I just started on Instagram.

What are your buy links?

Website and Amazon