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Warewolves, Banshees, And Wompus Cats...Oh My! @Sammiestone504 #amreading #LSB

11/30/2015

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I'm so excited to welcome Samantha Stone to my blog and to tell you about her debut novel, ​Punished. You can her book for a steal right now during Liquid Silver's Cyber Monday sale! 
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http://www.lsbooks.com

Raphael Saar is an exiled werewolf, a convict on the direct path to a death sentence—for a crime he didn’t commit. He doesn’t care, so long as he can end the 
human trafficking ring kidnapping women across New Orleans.
Recovering from a horrific tragedy, one particularly bad day for Mary Newman has stretched into months. A nanny for a wealthy family in New Orleans, she can’t understand why she’s being constantly humiliated by her boss until the night she learns that he’s not human--and neither is she.
Only Raphael can save her from the monster feeding from her misery, but will Mary be able to stop his execution?
Punished teams up werewolves, banshees, a wompus cat and a haint in order to rid New Orleans of a group of immortals determined to hurt the city’s women and kill Raphael’s pack. 

Here's a fun teaser from Punished:

Mary knew she stood as stiff as a board. Her upper lip had certainly thinned in the way her mother used to, not unkindly, say was unattractive. When she thought she felt a hand nearing her, she lurched away, causing her to almost fall into the crowd of dancers, drinks sloshing and curses following behind her.
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Then she saw him. He stood almost a head taller than all the other men in the club, but he wasn’t thin. He had a massive chest that tapered to lean hips and muscular thighs, all encased in matte black. His hair matched his clothes and she couldn’t make out his eyes, even when the strobe lights flashed, but she was sure they were as dark as his hair. Unlike the other men in the room, he looked like it was just as hard for him to be there as it was for her. He didn’t appear bored, but as if there was somewhere else he had to be, and it was not here. His grimace was feral; she thought she saw a fleeting slash of bared white teeth.

He frowned at the two men on either side of him. All three seemed to spend the majority of their time at the gym. The man on the right was slightly unhappy, but less angry than his friend. He was leaner than the other two, with sandy brown hair and slitted eyes. Tattoos sleeved one of his arms. The man on the right reminded Mary of Thor, with blond hair curling to his shoulders, his blue eyes sparkling as he ignored his friends’ ire. How he was so cheerful in the midst of the Angst Brothers’ tempers, she didn’t know. She couldn’t help but notice Thor still seemed dangerous, despite his smile. He’s just the friendliest of the three. She decided not to cross any of them.

Suddenly the dark man turned his head, meeting her gaze. She’d been caught staring. She felt a blush creep up from her chest as she quickly dragged her eyes away. Going to avoid that corner of the room. 

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Samantha Stone is a twenty-something graduate student studying speech-language pathology in Alabama. She’s proficient in French and Signing Exact English, and considers New Orleans the home of her heart. Most days you can find her doing speech- related research, chasing her creatures around New Orleans (in her head), or curled up with a good book. She drinks hot chocolate year-round. 

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You can find Punished at most book retailers. 
​Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Punished-Crescent-City-Creatures-Book-ebook/dp/B017GBCCXS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1446407538&sr=1-1
B&N:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/punished-samantha-stone/1122915682?ean=9781622102730
KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/punished-13
All Romance:
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-punished-1936010-140.html
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Cover Reveal--Frog Hollow

11/25/2015

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I am so excited to share with you Savannah Blevins's upcoming release, Frog Hollow. Isn't it gorgeous?

Here's a little snippet of her January 5th release: 
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It’s a sign. No one is safe.
At just twenty-two years old, Wilhelmina Daniels inherits a house, a family of eclectic witches, and a death sentence on the same day. As revealed by Reid Thomas, her shy but smoldering neighbor, Wilhelmina is a descendent of the Innocent—a line of gifted women who are to be admired, feared, and above all else, protected.

Death, mayhem, and The Haunted...
The murder of Wilhelmina’s mother—the family matriarch—sends the small town’s rumor-mill into a frenzy. Suspicions fall on The Haunted, a rival force with dual personalities, one of them being Julien Cote.

It's difficult to believe the charming boy has a sexual deviant with a hankering for violence lurking inside. 
Rumor has it Julien can seduce an angel out of her wings. Wilhelmina doesn't have wings, but if he calls her cheri d'amour one more time, she's liable to lose something of equal importance—her heart. But with Reid hailing from her clan, will she stay close to her own, or venture into the unknown?

Even a powerful spell can’t seal Julien’s fate…
Julien knows an incantation that just might help Wilhelmina to solve her mother's death, but when an unidentified stalker is spotted spying in her house, her family is certain it's Julien’s dangerous alter ego come out to play.

Wilhelmina must decide—is risking her life worth the possible heartbreak of discovering the truth about Julien’s fate and her mother’s death? Or will she cast aside her desire for Julien and vow her love to Reid.

Leaving her past forever buried in the murky depth of…Frog Hollow

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= = ABOUT THE AUTHOR = =
Savannah was born in Hyden, Kentucky. She received her M.S in Speech Language Pathology from The University of Mississippi in 2009. She’s been writing since the early age of nine when she begged her parents for a type writer for Christmas.
She now lives in Corbin, Ky with her husband of eight years, John, and their two wonderful daughters, Delilah and Gracie.
When she isn’t working, or running after her kids, she spends her free time traveling the country with her husband. There is nothing better than a day of football in the grove, a late night of basketball at Rupp Arena or slapping the glass to celebrate another Washington Capitals goal.
She is a strong believer that with enough hard work and determination you can accomplish anything.

​Limitless Publishing: 
http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/savannah-blevins/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savannahblevinsauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vannajodee
Website: http://www.savanannahblevins.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14429769.Savannah_Blevins

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It's First & Ten...Again

11/20/2015

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I'm very excited to welcome Jean Joachim to my blog. If you haven't read any books in her First & Ten series, you're missing out. Football heroes, strong heroines, humor, banter and happily ever after. What else could you possibly want? Her latest release, Sly "Bullhorn" Brodsky, is another page-turner. 

Leave a comment below and you'll be in the running for a $10 Amazon gift card!

 
​Book Blurb: Sly “Bullhorn” Brodsky wished winning the heart of Samantha Drake was as easy as protecting his quarterback. A top offensive lineman in the NFL, Bull tried to live down his rep as a womanizer. Locker room chatter had elevated him to the level of “player” in more than football. But Samantha Drake, dark-haired, stunning sister of a teammate, didn’t want to have anything to do with him. Or did she?
On his best behavior, Bull pulled out all the stops to woo the reluctant beauty. He was making progress until a woman from his past reappeared. Tiffany, the one woman who broke his heart, is in trouble. Is Bull the only man who can help?
Samantha is overcoming her doubts about Bull until Tiffany arrives. Is the blonde really in hot water or does she just want another chance with the man she discarded?
Enjoy the return of your favorite First & Ten characters in this book, too. Surprises, twists, and football action scenes will keep you turning the pages. 


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​Here's a little teaser for you...
​Denial of their physical attraction crumbled in the dead of the night, when truth can’t be easily sidestepped. She’d noticed him the first time he’d passed in the hallway. Then the second time, when on a search for her brother, she’d spied Sly draped in nothing but a towel in the locker room. Embarrassment had filled her cheeks as she’d scurried outside to wait for Devon. The lineman had simply laughed, showing no modesty at all.           

Sly Brodsky. Bull. Did she want him? Sam smiled to herself. Of course, she did. But she wasn’t about to tell anyone, especially him. She could barely admit it to herself. He appeared content to wait, which was fine with her. She enjoyed being in control. Still, to be honest, she wouldn’t make him wait forever. Only as long as she could stand to back away, even when she longed to lose herself in his arms and let him take her home.

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BUY LINKS:
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0180YBND0?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
AMAZON U.K.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0180YBND0?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
AMAZON CANADA
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0180YBND0?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
BARNES & NOBLE
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sly-bullhorn-brodsky-jean-joachim/1122954279;jsessionid=F631E440B19D15973AABF0407031B876.prodny_store02-atgap09?ean=2940152747386
ITUNES/APPLE
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1059206728
KOBO
https://store.kobobooks.com/search?Query=sly+%22bullhorn%22+brodsky%2C+offensive+line
PAPERBACK
https://www.createspace.com/5869210


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Undercover in Six Inch Stilettos

11/10/2015

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UNDERCOVER IN SIX INCH STILETTOS
by CAROLYN LAROCHE
Series: SECRET LIVES #1
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
- SYNOPSIS -
Every woman has secrets, and Cyndi Mills is no exception…

Cyndi has a beautiful daughter, and her husband Jason is totally hot for her, but something is missing. As a cop, Jason is extremely vigilant about safety and security, and Cyndi longs for some time to herself, so she takes a Friday night job. 

Jason thinks she’s cleaning offices, when she’s actually dancing in a red bustier and six-inch stilettos at a club called Sugar Shakers, something only her three best friends, also police wives, know.

When club employees start disappearing, the truth comes out…

A young runaway, Jade, and a military widow, Lola, vanish, and Lola’s body is later found in the ocean. Cyndi begins investigating—with some help from her friends—but when anonymous threats put her daughter in jeopardy, she has no choice but to confess her lie to Jason, rocking their previously solid marriage.

Jason is furious, but Cyndi has to ask for even more if she hopes to solve the mystery…

Cyndi convinces Jason to sign her up as a confidential informant, and she officially goes undercover at the club, while Jason struggles to control his jealousy. As the evidence mounts and the danger becomes all too real, Jason fights to keep Cyndi safe. 

But no amount of security can protect someone when lies are more common
than the truth and no one is who they appear to be.

 - PURCHASE - 
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/1kHNaEW
AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1RJy64t
PAPERBACK: http://amzn.to/1Y0OFN7


- MEET THE AUTHOR -
CAROLYN LAROCHE

Carolyn LaRoche grew up in snow country but fled the cold and ice several years ago. She now lives near the beach with her husband, their two boys, two finicky cats and one old dog. When she is not at the baseball field cheering on big hits and home runs, she is busy teaching science to unwilling teenagers.

Limitless Publishing: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/carolyn-laroche/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarolynLaRoche
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolynLaRoche
Website: http://carolynlarocheauthor.blogspot.com/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7734909.Carolyn_LaRoche


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Diary of a Rocker's Kid

11/9/2015

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I am very excited to share with you all the cover of DIARY OF A ROCKER'S KID by Haley Despard. This first installment in the D.O.R.K Series releases December 1st through Limitless Publishing.


★★★ SYNOPSIS ★★★
Madison Daley’s father has concealed the truth from her for seventeen years… 

Raised on a Kentucky farm, Madison is stunned when a conversational slip reveals her father Michael is a famous ’90s rock star known as the Grim Weeper. Michael left the spotlight and his mansion behind when Madison was dropped off on his doorstep by a woman in a black mask. A dark past is revealed, and the only thing Madison isn’t allowed to know is her mother’s name. 

The answers Madison needs can only be found in Beverly Hills… 

Though she does hope to persuade her dad to return to the stage, Madison’s real mission is to discover the identity of her mother. 

But she is slightly distracted—literally—by the boy next door. Giovanni Abate’s father is an action film star, his stepdad is a major designer, and Gio has his own claim to fame. Madison catches the handsome, young Italian actor’s eye, and their mutual attraction makes for a hotter summer than she ever could have imagined. 

Madison hasn’t set foot in California since infancy, but a lot of people are certain she has… 

After Madison has a makeover, people are sure they’ve seen her somewhere before, and she is extremely curious about the identity of her supposed doppelganger. As she looks into this strange situation, she’s unaware that Gio is hiding a potentially devastating secret. 

Could finding the answers she seeks change Madison’s life forever? 
Or will it just lead to more questions to fill the…
Diary of a Rocker’s Kid.

★★★ HALEY DESPARD ★★★
Haley Despard was born and raised in small, yet ever-expanding Simpsonville, South Carolina. She discovered a love of writing at age fourteen and hasn’t been able to turn off the motor fingers since then. Today she lives just a stone’s throw over in the country side of Greer, SC with her husband, son, and Boston Terrier. Her loves include cats (even though she’s allergic because the universe hates her), reading, composing music, blogging, amateur photography, fro-yo, mall shopping trips, and anything that begins with, ends with, or includes the words “milk chocolate.” She also enjoys gaming with her husband on occasion and driving through the countryside with music on full blast.

Haley’s books will include a combination of feminism, romance, diversity, family values, complicated storylines, and maybe even a scheming heroine or two. She loves to defy conventions and standards and continually thinks outside the box. If you want to read something fresh and original, pick up a Haley Despard novel. A book should be able to make you gasp, sob, laugh hysterically, and want to hug the main character all at the same time. 
Haley is very interactive on Facebook and Twitter so don’t hesitate to contact her at one of the links below, or you can email her at [email protected].

LIMITLESS PUBLISHING: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/haley-despard/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/haleydespard
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HaleyDespard
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14171202.Haley_Despard
WEBSITE: https://diaryofarockerskid.wordpress.com/


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Read. Eat. Drink.

11/6/2015

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About a month ago, I started a new group on Facebook, Read. Eat. Drink. Anyone and everyone is welcome to hangout and share their favorite books and recipes (of the food and beverage variety). My sweet tooth is no secret, but it seems like the fans of R.E.D. have a taste for the sweeter beverages and recipes as well. Although we're trying to balance it out with a bacon recipe here and there.

What kind of scares me--just a little--is that I've made and/or eaten almost every recipe shared. Either I have a serious eating/baking/drinking problem, or I'm well-rounded. (I'm trying to workout more regularly to avoid the "rounded" part). Here's a snapshot of a few sinful delights people have shared.

Got a favorite recipe? Stop on by and share it with us. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReadEatDrink/
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