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#WOTR23 #Review – Broken Outlaws By: BT Urruela
Xander Evans lived a tragic childhood, spending most of those years in foster care. He never felt like he had a home—discouraged with his plight—until he stopped in the small town of Truman Valley, Missouri. There, he met a woman who would change everything he ever knew. Paige Watson opened his heart and eyes to a new perspective; redefining Xander’s mind, body, and soul, giving him a new outlook on life. Unfortunately, luck had other plans and Xander now faced a new home—prison—after being sentenced to life for the murder of his true love’s mother.
Gabriela Michaels grew up with loving adoptive parents in Wyoming; her life far more stable than the brother she never knew, Xander Evans, who bounced around between foster homes. The stability and support encouraged Gabriela to become the first female US Army Special Forces soldier with three deployments under her belt. On her third and final deployment, Gabriela fell victim to a military sexual trauma. Upon leaving the service, Gabriela’s life quickly spiraled out of control in a fury of drugs and violence. Her only hope rested in a band of broken outlaws and her former flame, a brother-in-arms.
These broken outlaws came from different pasts, different circumstances, different influences, but together they forged a bond unlike any other. Through love, loyalty, and sacrifice they strengthened their broken places—kindred spirits in the world of sinners, misfits, and outlaws.
Review by Twinsie Melinda
I found myself laughing at the characters and wanting to have a drink with them at points in the book. Then there were parts were I wanted to curl up next to them and hug them hold them and cry with them. You know something bad happens from the prologue but you get sucked into the story and you just don’t want to believe it’s going to happen or be true. These people become family, your family and you only want the best for them good things for them. I mean they are good people after all. What am I talking about who are these wonderful people well let me tell you about them.
Xander Evans grew up in foster care and is traveling through a small town in Missouri when he sees a guy giving a gorgeous woman a hard time. Well Xander is not going to stand for that and steps in. This wins the appreciation of the ladies father and an invite to dinner which eventually lands Xander a job at the Watson Wineries. Xander becomes close to the Watson family especially the daughter Paige. However, he keeps his distance because he doesn’t want to disrespect her dad Jack. Xander doesn’t made many friends and Paige has a nasty ex that won’t leave them alone. Things are going good until one tragic night that changes all their lives for the worse and their lives will never be the same. Want to know what that was well you’re going to have to get the book and read it for yourself because that is all your getting out of me. Now I need to go get my tissues to catch the tears.
I absolutely loved Paige and her no hold back say whatever I son my mind. Even though she has a great family life and a loving mom and dad it doesn’t mean she has had an easy life. The relationship she has with her BFF Brandi is the best they can tell each other anything just say it how it is and not get upset with one another if they do they don’t stay that way for long. The friendship that Xander and Chase have is amazing too. Even though Xander tries to fight the feelings for Paige the sparks are there and they are spectacular. The day Paige’s Mom and Dad find out about them is great I enjoy watching these two squirm.
BT Urruela did a good job on his first novel he had me turning the pages devouring this story. I so enjoyed these characters they came alive for me I was right there going through everything with them and when tragedy hits I was a blubbering mess even though I knew it was coming I still didn’t want to admit it. It’s like I said these people became my people and I wanted to protect them and didn’t want anything to happen to them. All I can say is I want more and need more of Xander, Paige, Brandi and Chase.
BT Urruela was an infantryman in the US Army from August 2004 until February 2011. At the end of a year long tour to Baghdad, Iraq, his vehicle was hit by two roadside bombs, which took his right leg below the knee and the life of his commander. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds, an Army Commendation Medal, and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He medically retired from the Army in 2011 and moved to Tampa, FL where he currently works as a Director and Brand Ambassador for VETSports, a veteran community sports nonprofit he co-founded in 2012. He also conducts motivational speeches, works as a cover and fitness model and he’s a personal performance trainer.
He’s a co-author of the military romance novel A Lover’s Lament and the upcoming romantic thriller and his debut solo novel, Into the Nothing.
#Review – Cursed by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco #7) by Susan Griscom
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Living with the DeMarco vampires has been a lifesaver for Ari. However, as a human, he’s always felt inferior; has always wanted to be turned, while his vampire friends have refused his one wish.
And then he meets Abella, and suddenly he isn’t sure what he wants anymore.
Abella is also human, although she too is familiar with vampires. Her grandfather is one. The half-witch who cursed her is a vampire. She’s learned to live with both her grandfather and the curse; was content with her life.
Until she meets Ari.
Now she’s living a nightmare, because falling in love could lead to Ari’s death, thanks to her curse.
What will these two ill-fated humans do?
Review by Twinsie Kelly
Cursed by a Vampire, a tale you want to get lost in…
When you are a human and death is inevitable, what do you do? What path do you take?
Ari is one of the DeMarco family but is only human.
Abella lives with her vampire grandfather, but like Ari, she is only human.
These two cross paths and then fireworks explode! At first, they hate each other but are incredibly attracted to each other. There is a gentle, and sometimes not so gentle, push and pull between these two that is more than just your typical love story. Keep it casual?! Yeah right! I mean, I have followed Ari through this entire series and even I know that I wouldn’t be able to resist Ari!
I swear that each time I read one in this series, I think to myself that this is my favorite. Well, this is no different. I really do think Cursed by a Vampire is my favorite. There were several times that I felt like we were coming to the peak of the story and things were going to start wrapping up, and I would feel sort of let down. But in true Susan Griscom fashion, she threw us a curveball and I was like, “holy hell, I did not see that coming!” I said this on several occasions. I just love it when the twists keep coming and then wraps up with an incredible surprise!
Yes, this one…this one right here is my absolute favorite in the Immortal Hearts of San Francisco series! A must read!
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#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Skye Malone
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Skye Malone
Skye Malone writes action-packed fantasy and paranormal romance. A fan of magical books since childhood, they adore stories that pit ordinary characters against extraordinary odds and reveal the strength within. Abandoned buildings are their passion, along with old castles and deep, dark parts of the forest where anything is possible. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in English literature, Skye lives in the Midwest with a retired racing greyhound and a three-legged mutt.
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When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
The ones later in the series always seem to be harder. When I’m starting the book, the sky’s the limit on what I can do. Once I’m farther in the series, I suddenly have to obey my own d*** rules, and that’s annoying, lol.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
When in doubt, I blow something up. Doesn’t matter if it’s a car, a relationship, a problem, or a fricking sofa. I like to keep things churning and changing as much as I can, so I’m always looking for a chance to turn everything on its head.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Pace yourself. Even if you binge write, plan on some time to rest in all that. No one is a machine.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
It varies wildly. Some days are all writing, some are only a small amount.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
I love them all. I honestly cannot answer that.
What is your definition of success?
I love them all. I honestly cannot answer that.
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
Thank you so much to the Twinsie Girls for welcoming me here!
What are your social links?
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For ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers: https://www.amazon.com/author/skyemalone
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#wotr #attendingauthor #partofaseries Gorgeous Nightmare (Ariel Kimber 8) by Mary Martel
Gorgeous Nightmare : An Ariel Kimber World Novel by Mary Martel | Goodreads
Isobel has been through a lot more than the average woman in her short life.
Family murdered.
Tortured by the Council.
Rescued by a beautiful man she’s obsessed with.
She’s not the average witch. She’s slightly broken, plagued by horrible nightmares, and she’s also just a little bit on the crazy side.
But broken and slightly crazy women deserve love too, right?
She sure thinks so. Now she’s got to convince all the men in her life that they should take a chance on her and give love a try as well.
The only problem with that is they’re all just as crazy as she is, if not even more so. And she is certainly not the only damaged one in the bunch. They’ve all got their own nightmares to face, they just need to learn that it’s much easier to face them together than it is to stand all alone in the dark with no one to hold your hand through it.
Review- Finally we are getting a looking into a few new characters we have gotten to know later on in the series. Isobel was saved by Ariel from the council she was being held captive in a dark hole chained by her arms and had her eye sight stripped, they used and abused her also they killed her entire family. She is a fighter and now she’s living with Rain, and Baxter in the cabin. They are their own little family with Romero who is Dash’s father who was thought to be dead all theses year surprise a deep dark secret that Ariel was able to solve. Also Finn is now a part of this little group and hes got eyes for 1 female witch that is a first for him a female has never made him feel this way but Isobel does. These lives might have a tragic and traumatic past but together they are each other’s missing links and are the key to each others happiness. MARY has done it again another amazing book in a world im so in love with.
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#wotr #attendingauthor #seriesstarter Seeing Sound (Tasting Madness 1) by Albany Waker
Seeing Sound (Tasting Madness, #1) by Albany Walker | Goodreads
I’m starting over.
Moving to a new town to start college, where I can try to be normal. Or at least pretend I am.
I’m willing to fake it, because I’m tired of trying to get better. Tired of spilling my guts to doctors and therapists to understand why I’ve heard voices since I was a child.
The meds are working… for now, but if they stop, I’ll never tell. I just want to live my life, and if that means ignoring why so many people think I’m crazy, so be it.
She’s the most silent storm I’ve ever witnessed.
Waylynn is as pretty as a picture, curvy, with hazel eyes that always seem to evade everyone’s gaze.
She’s been avoiding me since our first encounter, but fate intervenes and brings her right back to me… and my brother.
Now I need to know more.
Seeing Sound is the first book of the Tasting Madness Series. This is Reverse Harem novel with adult themes and situations.
Review- Waylynn is starting college in a new town and trying to be as normal as possible. She got the right combination of medication so that the voices will stop for the time being and she can be as normal as she can. But when she hears the voices that are normally in her head out loud, she starts to get a little freaked out but she isnt going to let that bother her too much. She’s just gotten out of the in-patient treatment center that her parents send her to when the voices get to strong because her medication isnt working again. But this time shes not going crazy the voices belong to faces and they are right in front of her. Maverick is the TA in Waylynn’s english class and they have a pull to each other that is very strange to her shes never felt anything like this before. But she also feels it for his brother too. She cant explain these feelings but she also don’t know what to do about it. None of them do, will they give into these feelings, with Waylynn telling them all about her past or will she keep it a secret. This book was so good a bit confusing to me in the beginning but then the pieces started to go together and I couldn’t put it down. Once again Albany proves why I love her and anticipate all of her words.
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#wotr #newrelease #mm #standalone Rebound by Kate Hawthorne
Rebound by Kate Hawthorne | Goodreads
They say the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else…
At least that’s what Ben is trying to convince himself. Ready to put his ex-boyfriend in the rear view for good, he connects with a handsome older man who’s only interested in something quick and casual. Their rules are simple—no strings, no feelings, and absolutely no kissing.
Thomas has never been with a man before, but in the midst of divorcing his estranged wife, he knows it’s something he is ready to act on. He’s wondered for years if his attraction to men is something real, so hooking up with an experienced and gorgeous younger man seems like a surefire way to find out. Better yet, it’ll kill two birds with one stone: exploring the depths of his midlife awakening and moving forward into a brand kind of new life.
One time together turns into two times, and two turns into something regular, but the rules still apply… until they don’t. Late night phone calls lead to early evening dinner dates, and one by one the rules are all out the window.
Ben was supposed to be Thomas’s first time, and Thomas was supposed to be Ben’s rebound…but what if the best way to get over someone is also the best way to fall in love?
Review-What better way to get over your ex-wife then sleeping with a man right? Well Thomas did that very thing he always had a curious side of him of what it would be like to be with a man, and after he finally got divorced from his wife who was actually cheating on him, he thought what better time than now he was alone in his new apartment he got on an app he had so hidden no one would find it. Ben was dealing with a narcissist boyfriend who just abused his body, mind and spirit, but a good romp in the sheets seemed to fix it for that moment. Well he finally had enough and finally ended it with him, Ben found himself on the same app, not looking for anything serious just a good lay from time to time. Well Ben and Thomas end up talking and next thing Thomas knew he was at Ben’s door for the first time and his first time being with a man. It was everything Thomas ever though it would be and he was glad he finally did it and Ben was just as impressed with Thomas’s performance even though he didn’t know it was his first time with a man. Will Thomas be able to keep his past in the past and just be able to hook up with Ben without catching feelings and same for Ben who was fine with a no strings attached hookup or will everything come out of the closet and go up in flames. Wow this story was so spicey and crazy but oh so good.
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#wotr #attendingauthor #standalone Disassembled Creatures by Albany Walker
Disassembled Creatures by Albany Walker | Goodreads
It all started with a game.
It was supposed to be fun, a night with friends. No one was supposed to die, but that’s not what happened.
There’s a killer on the loose. People I know are dying, and I think I might be next.
We called the boogeyman, and he answered.
Disassembled Creatures is a standalone novella intended for mature audiences
Review- Lethe and her friends wanted to have a little fun, well 2 of the 4 wanted to have some fun so they brought out a Ouija board after all its just a game nothing bad can happen right. Well, they were all very wrong, after one of the girls started calling upon spirit crazy things start to happen, Lethe had, had enough of this game and thinking that 2 of the girls planned this all out to scare the crap out of her and it was working grabbing her other friend she heads for the door and when she’s at her car she notices a shadow in the window upstairs and then the door closing without anyone touching it. Well, the next day she finds out 1 girl was dead and the other wasn’t going to make it. All because of a game the boogeyman has come to play and he wants her, but why does he want Lethe and will she figure it out or will he catch her by surprise. In this lesson never mess with the spirit world and leave the Ouija boards alone, will Lethe make it out of this nightmare come to life alive or will someone be contacting her spirit with a Ouija board in the future? Wow wow wow wow, I could not put this book down Albany has done it again just when I didn’t think I could love her words anymore she writes another amazing story. This book will have you on the edge of your seat and gripping the pages to turn them faster and faster, so many twist that you won’t see coming.
#wotr #attendingauthor #seriesstarter Summer Heat (Dirty Summer 1) By Mary Martel and Melissa Adams
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61110130-summer-heat
“A dirty summer fling with a boy from the wrong side of the tracks.”
This is my sister’s recipe to avoid boredom as we spend the summer at Daddy’s newly purchased resort.
I’m not looking forward to spending time with her and our snobby, demanding mother, but hey, at least the view is nice.
Nice and hot. Like the staff.
There’s Matt, the gorgeous chauffeur. Drew, the sexy chef. And Brady, the smoking hot surfing instructor.
Boring goes out the window when I catch their attention and maybe they could give me the dirty summer my sister was talking about, a summer like I’ve never dared to dream of before.
Too bad that the guys have big dreams for their future and that means keeping their heads down, winning the biggest surfing competition Coral Cove has ever seen and most of all, keeping their jobs at Daddy’s resort.
And to do that, they know that they can show the guests a good time on the dance floor and in the water, even flirt a little, but it has to end there.
The guests are off limits and as the boss’s daughter I’m even more out of their reach.
But nothing goes as planned, lines get blurred, and the summer nights heat up.
When we can’t stay away from each other and I make it my mission to help them make their dream come true, will we end the summer with a victory or will we lose it all?
Attention: this is a story where the heroine won’t have to choose between her different love interests. This story is part of a duet and ends in a cliffhanger.
Review- Greer has just got to Coral Cove the new summer home where her dad just purchase a resort. Her family is rather wealthy and her mother and sister prove jut why Greer really could care less about the fancy things in life she would rather stay in and read her book. Well this summer is gonna get spicy she not only does things that she never thought she would do like surf, fall for not 1 but 3 guy her father’s employees none the less, and compete in a surfing competition when the guys need an extra person. But with this fancy life comes lies and secrets, her fathers future business parter’s rude on tries to get in her pant with everything going on the island the guys are the only good thing that could make her summer better its already hot on the island but its gonna get dirty as well. Wow wow wow this is steamy and oh so sexy.
#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Sophie Stern
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Sophie Stern – I love coffee, cats, and writing!
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 for me because it sets the tone for the rest of the series. I always want to make sure to make the first book as strong and exciting as possible.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Lots of jokes! I like writing snarky, quirky characters who aren’t afraid to joke around. That’s one of my favorite ways to keep stories fun.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Set goals but keep in mind that your goal doesn’t have to be the same as other people.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
Usually about eight hours!
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
Cosmo in “The Dragon’s Fake Fiancee” is one of my favorite characters because he’s so feisty! Ekpen in “Grimalkin Needs Brides” is another favorite.
What is your definition of success?
Making my readers smile.
What are your social links?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sexysophiestern
Insta: www.instagram.com/dontdatedemons
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sexysophiestern
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.)
www.sexysophiestern.com has all the links you need!
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#review #Antihero #Audio #BDSMLight – Knight, Unfinished Hero Book 1 by Kristen Ashley – Narrator: Savannah Richards
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Anya Gage has learned that to get anything good in life, you have to work for it. She has no expectations, no dreams.
Then she finds herself at a party where she doesn’t want to be and she meets Knight.
Knight Sebring knows who he is, what he wants and what he likes. And he gets it. But he never expected something as sweet as Anya Gage to wander into his bedroom during a party he did not expect to be having to borrow his phone.
Knight tries to leave Anya to the life she deserves of white picket fences and a man who watches football on Sundays – good, normal and clean. But when Anya comes to his nightclub and finds herself in a situation, he knows someone has to look after her, he can’t fight it anymore and he decides that man will be him.
Knight teaches Anya that, just as with the bad, in life you should also expect the good. And he teaches her this by giving it to her.
But Knight has a dark past and just as he desires Anya for exactly who she is, he fears when she finds out exactly the man he has become and always intends to be, she’ll leave him for good, normal and clean.
The audio book from this story was AMAZING!!
Original Ebook review from 2016
My friend told me that I was missing out and she gifted me a copy of the book to read.
HOLY MOTHER OF HOTNESS!! Uhm where have I been and why has someone kept the rock on my head for so long. Knight is hot, alpha, naughty and just yum.
Knight is not a hero but an anti-hero. I mean the guy is not a white picket fence kinda guy. I mean he roughed up Anya’s landlord for not taking care of the apartment complex. They weren’t even dating. They jst met. Now he isn’t the creep stalkery alpha’s you read about. Actually he stayed as far away from her as he could get because she is so pure and he is not pure at all. However, when she comes to his club and is getting harassed, he is no longer hiding but claiming Anya for own.
Anya is the girl who is beautiful but doesn’t think she is beautiful. She is super low maintance and is the loyal to the end friend. When her friend Sandrine (GRRR HATED HER FYI) drops her for “the one” she stumbles into Knights world. She is whiplashed by his actions but she just kinds goes with it. When the two start to date, she says no and he was like “well too bad because we are dating”. I actually liked how he pushed himself into her life and made her realize that she is happier with him and he is too.
Man the stuff they go through is crazy. I loved how no matter what Knight was honest with Anya. She may not like what he has to say but he put it out there and never hid anything from her. Anya was a calming balm to Knight. She was able to tame him a bit while letting is stay HIM!!
I loved the story and ant wait to read more from the series.
Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. She nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessories and she hadn’t taken her first breath!).
Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.
Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).
Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.
And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.
#WOTR23#attendingauthor #spotlight – Jennifer Daniels
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Hey hey! I’m Jennifer Daniels, and I write Fantasy/ Romance. I’m live in Upstate, NY with my husband and son. Oh, and I have a “pet” raccoon Walter. Lol… Walter come every night to visit. He’s my good boy🦝🐾
Writing was never on my radar, until my son wanted to write a book. I decided to give it a try and that when Opalla was born.
I used to hate reading but my friend introduced me to Harry Potter and I was hooked. Now I always have a book in my hand and often Harry Potter playing in the background.
I’m a huge paranormal junkie. I love watching Ghost Hunters, The Walking Dead or anything like that. But, I don’t like anything to scary. The Hallmark channel is often playing in the background…
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
The others that come after
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I have only done the Opalla Series, so I tried to make each of the main characters have very different personalities. In my standalones i have jumped from witches, wolves, shifters, and just general romance.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
If you are feeling overwhelmed, walk away. Go get yourself a drink or a snack. Do something that doesn’t involve your writing.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
For me I can not sit and write everyday. There are times the computer will sit for months. But, if something pops into my head I can write until my hearts content..
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
Lyndy from the Opalla Series. This was my debt book and I put alot of myself in Lyndy. Opalla became my therapy after having my back surgery. At that time I took out all of my frustration on my computer keys…lol
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 think My new book Between the Pines. THe two main characters, Sloan and FLetcher. For Sloan i would have Victoria Justice and for Fletcher i would have Tyler Hoechlin.
What is your definition of success?
Do what makes you happy and just being content in life.
What are your social links?
https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdanielsauthor
https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdaniels2017/
https://authorjenniferdani.wixsite.com/authorjendaniels
https://twitter.com/Jld0316Jennifer?s=07
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17240726.Jennifer_Daniels
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tiktok.com/@authorjennniferdaniels
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#Review MMRomance #HolidayRomance #ForcedProximity #Novella —The Heart of St. Nick by: A.D. Ellis
Hayden Green is the epitome of a cheery, generous, small-town guy. He keeps himself busy in a tiny railroad town tucked in the hills of the Midwest by helping others. If he also finds himself wishing for a tall, dark, and handsome man to waltz into town and sweep him off his feet, who can blame him?
Gannon Snow closed himself off to emotions and connections a long time ago. He’ll head back to his late grandfather’s beloved holiday town, but only to sell the old man’s house and store. He has his own business to run and no time for feelings. Much to his chagrin, Gannon gets caught up in nostalgia and finds himself mesmerized by a happy little holiday helper.
Hayden and Gannon share an instant connection, but Gannon isn’t staying and Hayden isn’t keen on a broken heart. However, the universe—and maybe some holiday magic, which Gannon most definitely doesn’t believe in—has a different plan, and the men find themselves smack dab in the middle of a small-town Christmas romance.
**The Heart of St. Nick is a steamy, forced proximity, small-town M/M holiday romance with a slight age gap between a bowtie and suspender-wearing good guy and an emotionally-stunted man with a cold heart just waiting to be melted.**
Review by Twinsie Tenise
Gannon Snow is a rather successful real estate agent from L.A. His grandfather- and last living family memeber- has passed away. Gannon must make the trip to a small midwest town full of Christmas 365 days a year, to sort through and sell his grandfather’s assets.
Hayden Green is a lifetime resident of St. Nicholas Crossing. He works part time as a teacher and the rest of the time he helps his family at the store. Hayden is content with his simple life even though it can get lonely at times.
When Hayden and Gannon meet in this perfect setting for a holiday fling, that is exactly what starts to unfold. This was a cute small town holiday romance full of egg nog, romance puns, steam, and dare I say…Christmas Magic!
About A.D. Ellis
#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Dena Garson
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Dena Garson – I’m a mom of two boys plus an extra as well as 2 snobby cats and a dog who doesn’t understand the meaning of the word NO. I do still have a day job as a Quality Improvement Analyst. I like to dabble in a lot of arts and crafts like crochet and jewelry making/beading. And I spend a lot more time watching football than I ever expected thanks to my boys.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
The others after the first are definitely harder for me. Probably why I don’t have long series.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I don’t write long series – most of mine are only 3 books deep. But I do like all of my books to stand alone – just with shared characters.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Writing does take a thick skin and a love of long spans of alone time. The most valuable tip I ever received was to give yourself permission to write crap during your first draft. You can fix most anything in edits.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
Varies based on what is going on with the family – anywhere from 30 minutes to three or four hours.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
Picking a favorite character is like picking a favorite child. Each book holds a special place for me for a variety of reasons. I loved Rege (Rege’s Rescue) because he’s such a sexy, brooding hunk. But I also loved Trixie (Her Clockwork Heart) because she seemed so real and relatable to me and had awesome “pets.”
What is your definition of success?
Being happy with what you choose to do and seeing the fruits of your labors through both monetary rewards as well as satisfied consumers (readers/customers).
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
Earlier this year I moved all of my contemporary books under a new pen name: Liana Garson. You can find Liana and those books on my website and on Kindle Unlimited.
What are your social links?
FB Author page – https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDenaGarson
Twitter – https://twitter.com/DenaGarson
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/denagarson/
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/Dena-Garson/e/B007ER5E58/
https://denagarson.com/
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