Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Jolanthe Aleksander
Jolanthe is a Marine Corps Brat and proud of it. The nomadic life of the military helped develop her love of reading and books became her friend.

A dancer, Jolanthe was a member of the CBA team the Fury and appeared in several productions in the area theatres circuit. She gave up her role of dancer/actress for her greatest role to date, that of Mother to a son who reminds her every day to find joy in the simplest of things and to use her imagination.

Missing the stage, and at the prompting of some on-line friends, Jolanthe gave rp-ing with an internet group a try. There she found and developed her skill as a writer.
When not working, writing, or keeping up with her son, Jolanthe can be found scouring antique shops, used bookstores, and of course, reading.

When and Why did you start to write?

Years ago, I used to write poetry. I started story telling writing when I joined an on-line rp group.
There were several people in the group who decided to had decided to do NaNoWriMo and I thought, why not give it a shot.

What authors do you always read or suggest to others?

oooo….there’s a long list of authors:
Hannah Howell, Francis Statham Patton, Lynn Kurland, Diana Gabaldon
JR Ward, Christine Warren, Patricia Briggs, Jory Strong, Lora Leigh
Anne Bishop, Savannah Verte, Cherise Sinclair, Jenna Jacob, Eden Bradley, Sierra Cartwright
These are just a few of my favorites.

What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?

While writing the second book of The Veil series, I have found that pantsing, which worked well with the first book, doesn’t work so well when continuing a story. At least it hasn’t for me. lol
I’ve also found that I’m not as fast a writer as I would like to think I am. lol

What are you working on now?

Right now, I’m working on getting The Veiled Path to Destiny~The Veil Book 2 finished and to press.

When writing are you a pantser or plotter?

I would say that I straddle both worlds at the moment, but I’m leaning more and more to becoming a plotter.

What are your social links?

FB Profile: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009301131785
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Twitter: @Joli_Aleksander
Blog on Publisher’s Website: https://eclecticbardbooks.com/category/jolanthes-musings-and-ramblings/
Amazon: www.amazon.com/JOLANTHE-ALEKSANDER/e/B0163KCF7G

What are your buy links?

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, my name is Fiona Riplee and I write science fiction / paranormal romance. I describe myself as a bit nerdy and a little geeky and a lover of all things romance and a huge sci-fi/paranormal fan. I’ve been reading romance since I was about fourteen and while I read other genres, romance is my go-to when I need a pick me up. I’m a big science fiction movie fan and a paranormal romance fan. My writing reflects both loves.

When and Why did you start to write?

I think deep down I’ve always been a writer, but about six years ago I decided to write a romance novel. I wanted to do something creative and create a story the way I wanted. I am a voracious reader of romance novels and was dissatisfied with the new books I had been reading. I wanted to write my own scenes and endings to those books so they would make me happier. I never knew another romance writer and had little clue on how to go about writing a novel. I found an amazing group of authors since then and have learned, and keep learning.

What authors do you always read or suggest to others?

I love paranormal authors. I read Kresley Cole, Gena Showalter, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Kerrelyn Sparks are some of my favorites. I also love historical and contemporary. I read Jo Leigh, Susan Mallery, Elizabeth Hoyt, Sarah MacLean, and Julia Quinn.

What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?

That I can read my story over and over and still be excited about it. This is how I know I’m heading in the right direction.

What are you working on now?

I am working on edits for my second novel, Circle of Fantasies, which is in my Alien Prophecies series. I’m also in progress of writing the third and forth books of the same series. And … I’m also fitting in a short story I’m contributing for an anthology, The Lake House. The anthology will be available in October 2017.

In Circle of Fantasies, Mia Wendel is in search of her biological father. Her parents have lied to her about who her father really was. She lands a job at the biotech company her biological father owns on a mission to meet the powerful man and learn about her true identity. She is thrown onto a high-profile project where she must work with Daniel Anderson, the man she obsesses about but knows will complicate her quest to confront her father. When her dreams of Daniel get out of control they are astonished to discover they’ve been having shared (erotic) dreams. A psychic power Mia was just learning to control manifests during their dream encounters and when she gets closer to Daniel that energy forms in real life. Terrified she’ll hurt Daniel or her family, Daniel and her search for answers to what is happening to her. The unfortunate direction they keep traveling points to the rumored biological experiments Mia’s real father has been accused of doing to innocent people.

When writing are you a pantser or plotter?

I fall into the pantser area of writing. I usually start out with a rough idea and get the basics down in a summary form. This could be called a plotting technique, but I rarely follow the summary point by point. The more I write, the more I like to create a summary that goes chapter by chapter with a description that’s a few sentences, but after that it’s a much more organic process. The summary is just there as a guide so I don’t have to stare at a blank page and worry about where I’m heading. Also, as a pantser I do a lot of re-writing. I find this works the best for me. The re-writing/editing process I have, really lets me dig deeper into the story.

What are your social links?

Author Website: http://fionariplee.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fionariplee
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Twitter: @FionaRiplee
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/43183443-fiona-riplee

What are your buy links?

Circle of Lies is available at the following retailes.
• AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HA7YEGQ/
• SMASHWORDS: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/645096
• BARNES AND NOBLE: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/circle-of-lies-fiona-riplee/1123954938?ean=2940158318252
• KOBO: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/circle-of-lies-5
• ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/circle-of-lies/id1137154328?mt=11

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When his younger brother loses interest in online dating, hot, bearded, bartender extraordinaire, Joe Collins, only intends to log into his account and shut it down. Until he reads about her.

Alex Parks is funny, friendly, and pretty much everything he’s been looking for in a woman. And in no time at all they’re emailing up a storm, telling each other their deepest darkest secrets… apart from the one that really matters.

And when it comes to love, serving it straight up works better than with a twist.

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I think this book is kinda told is 2 distinct parts.  The first part is total comedy and the 2^nd part is total emotion.  I think I loved the way the story is written because we get to see Joe and Alex getting to know each other. Both of their flaws are totally perfect for the other and sets the other right the heck off which is why it’s so funny at times.

Imagine walking into a bar and expecting to be carried off by the man of your dreams only to discover that he has ZERO clue who you are.  Well welcome to Alex’s world.  Then to add insult to injury, it seems your dream guy’s lumberjack brother has been the one playing you for the fool.  Soooo to say Joe and Alex had an easy time would be a lie.  Thankfully Alex gets the flu and Joe says to care for her which gives them a lot of 1 on 1 time which then gives a lot of comedy.

When the couple begin to explore a “friends” storyline we can see the emotions changing on both sides.  They are both scared but want but are both nervous to try.  There will be a time limit on what they might have so why should they start anything but how can they not start something.

The 2^nd part of the story was my favorite for the simple fact of the emotion we are feeling.  We can see Joe and Alex are both scared.  We can feel that Joe and Alex both want more.  We also can see and feel their fear.  The emotions of our characters are very well written and easily absorbed by us the reader.  I really wanted to see Joe stop pushing.  I wanted to see Alex stop running!  I want to see them open up.

Along with our main couple, we have a lot of emotions between Nell and Eric plus Pat.  Then we see Lydia and Vaughan plus then we meet a long-lost ex that causes lots of issues for the couple.  A quick visit from some of our Stage Dive Guys and their families were fun as well.    But I think I loved the banter and quick wit from Joe and Alex the best.

 

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A taboo relationship…steamy passion…and secrets that can ruin everything.

Single father Gabriel Baystock is rich and powerful, educated and handsome – and helpless when it comes to ensuring his son Michael recovers fully from a childhood cancer. He’ll do anything, even hire award-winning child therapist Shai Bonaventura.

Shai is drawn to brooding, sexy Gabriel, and while she falls in love with the little boy she’s hired to help, she loses her heart to his father. Their powerful chemistry is off the charts hot, and Shai thinks he might be the one to help heal her own demons, even if it means crossing professional boundaries.

But when old secrets from Shai’s past are revealed, it’s not clear if their fragile relationship can survive the harsh reality of the real world…or whether they have the courage to fight for what they really need?

A Handful of Fire is a full-length stand-alone romance (about 80K words) with an HEA. It’s a contemporary love story with a high heat level and gorgeous, poetic prose.

AUTHOR BIO

Alexis Alvarez writer erotic fiction. Her books feature strong, intelligent sassy heroines who may enjoy being submissive in the bedroom, but are never doormats or pushovers.

You can find more about her work on her website www.graffitifiction.com, where she and her two real-life sisters – who are also romance writers – blog about their books.

In addition to being a romance author, Alexis is also a photographer and digital designer. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and making really inappropriate jokes.

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Christina McKnight is our Attending Author

From bluestockings to scandalous heiresses, these strong-willed, unconventional historical romance heroines don’t let anything stand in their way when it comes to love and happily ever after. Featuring seven novellas and novels from award-winning and bestselling authors.

The Pursuit of Pleasure by Elizabeth Essex
Independent, politically-minded heiress Elizabeth Paxton has never wanted to marry, but longs for the freedom afforded to widows. The last thing she wants is dangerously attractive Captain Jameson Marlowe as a husband.

The Thief Steals Her Earl by Christina McKnight
The Earl of Cartwright is determined to find out who stole from his family. When he finds out the thief is the woman he’s fallen in love with, he must choose between duty and love.

Secrets in Scarlet by Erica Monroe
When a bluestocking with a scandalous past meets an idealistic sergeant, sparks fly as they work to solve a murder…but her secrets may lead to their undoing.

Sleeping Beau by Lila DiPasqua
Inspired by the tale of Sleeping Beauty—a scorching hot historical romance novella from the Fiery Tales series. One sleeping rake, one scorching kiss, one night of unforgettable passion…

The Art of Seduction by Eileen Richards
A spinster finds freedom as a theatre set painter until a chance meeting with the marquis who broke her heart has her questioning what she wants for her future.

The Madam’s Highlander by Madeline Martin
What’s the madam of a successful bawdy house in Edinburgh to do when she finds one of the English supported Black Watch soldiers needing to desert his post? She helps him, of course – but there’s a high price to pay.

Reckless Wager by Christy Carlyle
Victorian propriety and passions collide when a beautiful widow makes a wager with a wounded police detective bent on solving the Ripper mystery.

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I received this book from the author for an honest review.  I really toiled with my rating in this book.  I mean is it a 4.5 or 5.  I was just back and forth. Then I went back and reread a scene…Christina will know…the Door scene…..yep it still gutted me so 5 stars it is.

AHHH!!   OMG If you would have told me before reading this book I would be dumping Harold, from The Lady Forsaken Series, I would have said you are cray cray…GASP…however Harold I think we may need to take a little break so I can see how I am feeling about Lord Cartwright/Cart.  No hard feelings right???

Lord Cartwright/Simon/Cart is so unlike any hero that Christina has written before.  He is so nerdy and awkward but I fell in love with him.    He is the person at a gathering with their nose stuck in a book.  He is unsure of himself socially and really could care less about breaking a Ton rule.  He is just after getting his family Earldom back in the right financial shape it should be after being stolen from by his uncle.

Judith/Jude wants to help her sister Marce but knows Marce will not have any of that.  Her and her twin steal a vase to hopefully sell for money.  This money she will give to her sister to call off the debtors who keep sending final collection notices.

When Jude and Cart meet, they are both thrown together and thought that they might just “tolerate” the others company but they actually get along.  Then something happens to Cart and he gets upset at himself for making a fool out of himself. When any other Ton woman would have run away, Jude stays to help him.

The two are so similar and they both love art.  Granted he loves to find it and she loves to steal it…Snickers…..but I just loved how put out she makes him.  She makes him feel alive and actually interested in life again.  I love how he uses scientific data to tell us the readers how he feels about Jude.  I love how she is so confused because she is guilted by why she is friending him yet also she is so consumed with spending as much time with him as she can

The side characters are amazing.  Sam I wanna throat punch.  Payton just needs a hug.  Garret *purr* needs to find the right woman.  THEO!!  OMG she steals the book!!  LOVE HER!!  But I am telling you …Christina is going to make us wait until the very last to know about Marce!  I FREAKING need to know about her!!  I am consumed with the need to know!!!  AHHHHH,………….

 

Extra Innings by Michelle Lynn

An Infield Novel

Genre: Standalone New Adult Romance

Cover Design: Perfect Pear Creative Covers

Release Date: April 10, 2017

 

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I received this book from the publisher for an honest review.

OHHHH Brax…can I call ya Brax or am I still at the Braxton level??  Well I think I am at Brax level so I am going to continue.  I met you and fell in love with you in Crosby and Ella’s novel.  I knew you had a heart with how hard you tried to get them back together but then to see it…sigh….scratch that…gonna go with a hard SWOON here.  Yeah I am pretty sure I fell even more in love with you…don’t worry Michelle tell Gabe he is still my #1!!! (Different story but you should prolly just check out all of her books to find him)

Ainsley, man you have a lot of responsibilities for someone your age not to mention the drive you have for your future career.  Unfortunately, when your “good time guy” treats you like crap you then blame all future good guys for the same crap.  Good thing Brax will push you at every turn.  Granted he also needed to have his head smacked a few times by his best friends Crosby and Ella but once the hit happened he was running back to yours truly….I mean to Ainsley…because that is the love interests name not me…lol…privacy standards and all that ya know.

I am telling you.  This is one of my favorite books…the glove scene is funny until you find out about the owner of the glove and then you will swoon again.  The fact he will admit he was wrong…even if it takes 4 or 5 days but he will admit it.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

What a great read.  I am so loving this baseball series.  Braxton Brentwood is the whole package, fun, passionate, sexy, caring, and one hot baseball player. Ainsley Winslow is a hard worker, focused, and goal driven woman.

Brax has one goal make it to the major leagues he has time for fun but nothing serious. Ainsley is focused one getting into med school a boyfriend is the last thing on her mind. However, these two come together for a summer no strings attached fling and agree that is all it will be. At the end of the summer Ainsley is out totally walked away but Brax is having second thoughts maybe just maybe they can continue but Ainsley has disappeared.

Ainsley past is preventing her from giving Brax a chance she is determined to keep her focus on med school.  Brax is a patient man and knows when he can push her just enough. When past show up and emotions get involved lets just say things hit the fan. Brax implants his head where the sun doesn’t shine and it takes a few good friends to help him see the light. But will it be enough that Ainsley will give him a chance?

I absolutely fell in love with Brax and Ainsley their story was jammed pack with laughter, banter, and a whole lot of chemistry.  I am so excited to see who will be next. Michelle Lynn can Take Me Out To The Ballgame any time and I guarantee I will stay past the 7th inning stretch and into Extra Innings.

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Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids. She developed a love of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write. With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends. But after chasing around two kindergarteners all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after putting the kids to bed.

 

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New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Kylie Scott brings you the next Dive Bar Novel. We are excited to reveal the cover for CHASER releasing APRIL 2018!

 

Given his well-earned bad boy reputation, Eric is having a tough time scoring.. When single Jean moves to town, she seems heaven sent by the sex gods. Only problem is, she not only wants nothing to do with him, but it turns out that she’s pregnant.

Starting over in a small town, Jean is determined to turn her wild lifestyle around and be the kind of mother she always wished she’d had. Since local bar owner and all round hottie, Eric Collins, is now determined to steer clear of her pregnant self, it should be easy. When she goes into labour during a snow storm and her car slides on some ice, it’s Eric who comes to the rescue.

There seems to be a bond between them now, but is it enough? And can Eric give up his manwhore ways to be the man Jean needs?

 

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Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013 & 2014, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet. You can learn more about Kylie from http://www.kylie-scott.com/

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We are so thrilled to announce that Cristin Harber is participating in the 7 Brides for 7 Soldiers series! You can find out more about the series and her title, NOAH, below! Plus – see the beautiful cover!

 

Fall in love with seven sexy and irresistible soldiers who find their courage and heart tested like never before in the battle for love! This multi-author collaborative series of contemporary romance novels is brought to you by bestselling authors Barbara Freethy, Roxanne St. Claire, Christie Ridgway, Lynn Raye Harris, Julia London, Cristin Harber and Samantha Chase. You won’t want to miss a single one!

NOAH releases December 5th! It’s a standalone contemporary romance, but Titan readers with a keen eye might see an Easter egg.

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Cristin Harber is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author. She writes sexy, steamy romantic suspense and military romance. Readers voted her onto Amazon’s Top Picks for Debut Romance Authors in 2013, and her debut Titan series was both a #1 romantic suspense and #1 military romance bestseller.

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For April

Contemporary Novella – 2-book series. For Ryan will release Early June.

For April releases April 22 –EARTH DAY!

Ryan Cole has two stiff middle fingers for those who say, ”You can rise above your past”…because, yeah…when has that ever happened?

Until it does…

After aiding an influential Senator, Ryan is thrust into a scenario that lays the foundation for his dreams of becoming a trail lawyer. All he has to do is befriend the Senator’s daughter—a woman with no friends, no social skills, who’s past traumas are even worse than his own…and on top of all that, she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen.

As Ryan manipulates his way into April’s life, he discovers he’d do anything to release her from the cage she lives within.

But when he slips and April discovers her father’s plan—and Ryan’s part in it, he must face the consequences of his betrayal and a possible future without the woman he loves.

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I write Paranormal and Contemporary romance. Both genres include suspenseful elements. I’m the co-founder of Healing with Words—a not for profit agency established for healing survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking, and prostitution. The mission is to bring together readers, authors, and survivors in a positive manner that affects change and relief from negative influences. Writers on The River, an author event in Peoria, Illinois is hosted by Healing With Words.

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