Thursday, October 29, 2015

Binge Your Way Through A Spooky YA Series!

Halloween goodness! I'll admit, even though the awesomely talented Lea Nolan is one of my best friends, I waited until all three of her Hoodoo Apprentice books were out so that I could binge my way straight through. Wow, I was glad I did! They are chock full of awesomely spooky magic, spells, and the sweet angst of first love. Forget candy - give yourself the Halloween treat of this series!

Be careful what you search for…

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Emma Guthrie expects this summer to be like any other in the South Carolina Lowcountry–hot and steamy with plenty of beach time alongside her best friend and secret crush, Cooper Beaumont, and Emma’s ever-present twin brother, Jack. But then a mysterious eighteenth-century message in a bottle surfaces, revealing a hidden pirate bounty. Lured by the adventure, the trio discovers the treasure and unwittingly unleashes an ancient Gullah curse that attacks Jack with the wicked flesh-eating Creep and promises to steal Cooper’s soul on his approaching sixteenth birthday.

But when a strange girl appears bent on revenge, demon dogs become a threat, and Jack turns into a walking skeleton, Emma has no choice but to learn hoodoo magic to undo the hex, all before summer—and her friends–are lost forever. Amazon | Barnes and Noble
Indie Bound |  Goodreads


Worst. Summer. Ever.

Allure_newEmma Guthrie races to learn the hoodoo magic needed to break The Beaumont Curse before her marked boyfriend Cooper’s sixteenth birthday. But deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry, dark, mysterious forces encroach, conspiring to separate Emma and Cooper forever. When Cooper starts to change, turning cold and indifferent, Emma discovers that both his heart and body are marked for possession by competing but equally powerful adversaries.

Desperate to save him, Emma and her twin brother, Jack, risk their lives to uncover the source of the black magic that has allured Cooper and holds him in its grip. Faced with the horror of a soul-eating boohag, Emma and Jack must fight to resist its fiendish power to free Cooper long enough to join their strengths and face it together, before it destroys them all. Amazon | Barnes and Noble
Indie Bound | Goodreads

Things are not always as they appear…

ILLUSION_1600New school. Cross-country move. Broken heart. If only these were Emma Guthrie’s worst problems as the first day of her sophomore year dawns. Instead, she must battle a trio of enemies—human and spectral—who may or may not have joined forces against her. All while pretending to be over Cooper Beaumont, her ex-boyfriend and true love, to shield him from her arch-nemesis’s revenge.

Worse, when the fight escalates, Emma is tempted to use the black magic she’s always fought against, endangering her own soul. As her enemies close in, join forces, and fight with new and dark magic she’s never seen before, Emma must finally harness the power within her to fulfill an ancient prophecy, defeat a centuries-old evil, save her family, and reclaim the only boy she’s ever loved.

Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Flash Sale - Adorable Reunion Christmas Novella Only 99 Cents!

Sure, it's only October. But it is always the season for a great deal! And for a very limited time, my Christmas novella Tinsel My Heart is on sale for only 99 cents at Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

Becca Huntley's produced the Lyndale Park Players' over-the-top Christmas show for ten years. It's a beloved Minneapolis tradition, and the theater's main fundraiser. But this year's production is in danger of being canceled when their director disappears into rehab. Good thing his directing partner steps in to save the day. Except for the minor fact that he hates everything about Christmas.

Jack Whittaker wiped this town off his shoe with his graduation tassel and never looked back. But duty compels him to fulfill Tyler's promise to direct the show. Even though it means working with Becca, the girl he always wanted, lost to Ty, but never forgot.

It'll take more than a few handfuls of tinsel to soften Jack's heart toward Becca's favorite holiday. Steamy kisses that melt the snow right off his boots are a step in the right direction. They'll both discover that Christmas is about making each other's dreams come true. But will it require sacrificing their chance at a happily-ever-after together?

 Here's a peek!

She picked up the end of her braid and tickled his cheek. “Told ya.”
The silken hair set off a chain reaction in his body. Blood pounded south in great, galloping leaps and bounds to pool in his crotch. Jack hadn’t experienced an insta-hard-on like that in years. He quickly shifted the black script binder across his lap.
“You’ve changed, Becca.”
“Since high school? I would hope so.” Then her lips pursed. “Okay, you’ve piqued my curiosity. Exactly how have I changed?”
“You’ve grown from a pretty girl into a beautiful woman.”
“Oh.” Her pale cheeks turned the color of ripe strawberries. It made Jack wonder if her nipples were the same color. Or would turn that color after he used his lips on them. “Um, thank you. And let me just say that adding a few pounds of pure muscle didn’t hurt you any, either.”
Interesting. Might as well push a little harder, see what developed. “Here I thought you were going to comment on my righteously masculine goatee.”
As if lifted by marionette strings, her hand rose, scraped along the end-of-day stubble on his cheeks to trace the outline of the goatee. “It, ah, makes you look devilish.”
“Want to dance with the devil?”
“What?” Her gaze flew up to meet his as her hands dropped to her lap. “You want to dance?”
Super literal people made flirting much more difficult. Jack sighed. “Metaphorically.” When she still looked bewildered, he continued. “Forget it. Do you want to have dinner with me?”
She blinked, rapidly. Looked down at her hands twisting together. “That depends.”
It wasn’t a complicated question. Jack didn’t want her take on the crisis in Syria. Why would a simple dinner invite come with conditions? “On what?”
Becca looked over both shoulders, as if to check they were still alone. Or as alone as you could get in a three hundred-seat theatre full of people milling about from the lobby to the dressing rooms. “Are you just lonely, Jack? Because of Ty?”
“I’m a grown-ass man. I can eat by myself,” he growled.
“I know. I guess my real question is, do you want to have dinner with just anyone? Or do you want to have dinner with me?” She fluttered her hands up to cover her heart.
Now he got it. Well, he didn’t get why she had the crazy female insecurity, but at least he knew what she was driving at. “I want to have dinner with you. Only you. Not because we used to be good friends. Not even because we’ve slid pretty well back into those roles. And not just dinner.” Jack grasped her chin between his thumb and forefinger. “You’re a beautiful woman who heats me up every time you slide those cool lake eyes over me. With enough talent and know-how and passion for my business to make for interesting conversation. So what I want from you, Becca, is a date.”
To his utter surprise, she didn’t blush again. Or look away. Or for that matter, look flustered at all. Instead, she mimicked his pose, putting her hand to his mouth. Rubbed her soft thumb in a slow glide across his lower lip. Her eyes darkened from the clear blue of Lake Harriet in the summer to the darkness of a winter’s night.
“Well, why didn’t you say so? Of course I’ll go out with you.”
No matter how many he tried on for size, women never failed to confound him. Jack didn’t know what he’d said to peel off her timidity. Didn’t care, either. Just looked forward to an evening filled with more surprises from the woman he was discovering he liked even more than the girl he used to adore.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Contemporary Box Set Deal - 7 Books!

If you like contemporary romance, you'll LOVE getting SEVEN books in one giant box set. It is a great way to sample different lengths and different sub-genres, from foodie romance to small-town to romantic suspense. They've got one thing in common - totally droolworthy heroes. The best part of all? You get all seven for only $0.99. So grab it now at Amazon!

You know the guy. The hometown hunk who can make hearts race and knees shake with a flash of his abs or one crooked smile. From enemies to lovers to second chances, these sizzling, seductive, and satisfying full-length novels are guaranteed to sweep you off your feet.

At The Stars by Elisabeth Staab

I was a normal teenager until the day I was attacked in my favorite record store. Later, when my mom succumbed to depression and took her own life, I couldn’t stay in my hometown with all the memories and curious stares. I decided to get in my car and go – except my car decided it was done going outside a tiny place called Evergreen Grove. That’s where I found Jake. Or I guess Jake found me.

Let Me Love You by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kristin Miller

Winery owner Lucy Stone isn’t looking to settle down with one man. But when she wins a date with blazingly hot firefighter Joey Brackett at a charity event, everything changes. As things heat up between them, Lucy must choose between what she thought she wanted, and what her heart tells her she needs.

Second Chance at Perfect by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Charity Pineiro

Maya Alfonso was hopelessly in love with fellow pre-med student Alex Martinez, but their engagement came to an abrupt end filled with recriminations and heartache. Maya picks up the pieces of her life and vows never to make the same mistake again. But when Fate brings her a second chance at a life with Alex and his adorable daughter, Maya is willing to risk her heart for a second chance at perfect.

The Rebound Pact by USA Today Bestselling Author Eliza Knight

After a one-night stand with her older brother's best friend Gabrielle Dane vows never to return to her hometown and the awkwardness one night of passion created. But several years later, she finds herself doing just that, running into the delicious Holden Bellamy. The attraction between them still sizzles... Having just experienced serious breakups, neither one is ready to start again. Instead, they make a rebound pact. Casual sex, no strings attached—don’t fall in love.

Unfinished Dreams by Amazon Bestselling author Amanda McIntyre

After leaving an abusive relationship, Tess is given a second chance at happiness, but will it come at the expense of the handsome cowboy she’s hired for repairs on the farmhouse she’s rented? Gabe knows the perky city girl isn’t going to last living the country life, but while he’s helping make her dreams a reality, he doesn’t count on wanting her to see her stay.

Batter Up by Robyn Neeley

Can a quirky bakeshop owner predict soul mates for bachelors in her magical batter? Investigative reporter Jason Levine is about to find out. Sparks fly when Jason tries to expose Emma Stevens as a fraud who has duped an entire town into believing that she can predict their happily ever afters, but logic goes out the window as he begins to fall under her spell.

Carolina Heat by Christi Barth

Investigative journalist Annabelle Carlyle goes undercover in Charleston when her best friend disappears. Before she finds a single clue, she runs into a sexy man she can't shake. Tall, dark and charming, Mark Dering is happy to show the gorgeous Yankee his hometown. Soon they're knee deep in a mystery that goes all the way back to the Civil War. The stakes grow higher when a body is discovered. With a killer on the loose, it's the worst possible moment for Mark to try and unlock Annabelle's heart. Or is love exactly what her life's been missing?