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New Release: Swallow Me Whole, by Gemma James

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Title: Swallow Me Whole
Author: Gemma James
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Release Date: May 25, 2018

 

Blurb

 

Sadie Sawyer wants to learn how to blow a guy. She’s my
sister’s best friend. The girl I’ve known since grade school. The girl I’ve
always considered off-limits.
She’s the girl that crawled under a table in a bar one night
and changed everything between us. Now the brain in my pants is more than
willing to step up.
The rules are simple.
No kissing.
No screwing.
No falling in love.
But the more I let her use my body in the name of
experimentation, the more I know being friends isn’t enough.
Is it too much to want it all with her?
The taste of her lips.
The sweetness of her innocence.
The chance to earn her love.
I might have a real shot with her…if her douchebag ex and my
past don’t ruin everything.

 

Swallow Me Whole is a friends-to-lovers
standalone romance. Please note this book was previously published as a serial
under the pen name of Angel Allen.

 

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Gemma James is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of
a blend of genres, from new adult suspense to dark erotic romance. She loves to
explore the darker side of human nature in her fiction, and she’s morbidly
curious about anything dark and edgy, from deviant sex to serial killers.
Readers have described her stories as being “not for the faint of heart.”She warns you to heed their words! Her playground isn’t full of rainbows and
kittens, though she likes both. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their
four children–three rambunctious UFC/wrestling-loving boys and one girl who
steals everyone’s attention.

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Release Blitz: Because Of You, by Laura Ward

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Title: Because of You
Series: Not You #4
Author: Laura Ward
Genre: New Adult
Release Date: May 25, 2018

 

Blurb
All Ricky
Martinez knows of life is loss, loyalty, and family. 
When his
father became a quadriplegic after breaking his neck saving a drowning girl,
Ricky gave up his dreams of playing football at a big college to stay home and
take care of his family. His new dream? Find the girl who caused his father’s
injury and get justice.
Because of
her, his family lost everything.
All Aveline
Gerard knows of life is a quiet, protective love.
Homeschooled
ever since her accident eighteen years ago, Aveline’s parents, both deaf, have
kept her safe the only way they know how—sheltered, and alone. Aveline’s
deepest desire? To experience life in all its loud and messy glory, and the
tattooed guy in her first college class is all of those things.
Because of
him, her life is finally beginning.
But fate
has a wicked sense of justice and when Ricky realizes the sweet, shy girl
in his class is the one who wrecked his family, will he be able to walk
away? Or will the bitter rage inside cause him to make the biggest mistake of
his life?
Because of
them, the pain of two families will finally collide. 

 

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Excerpt
He
circled the bike, standing in front of me, arms crossed over his chest. “What’d
you think of that lecture, mariposa?”
My
eyes slid to the side, the floor, the ceiling. A slow burn traveled up my neck,
settling on my cheeks. “It was… interesting, Freud, you know…” I laughed, a
weird, awkward, uncomfortable sound escaping my lips. God, I sounded like a
freak. Get it together, girl. Instead
of wringing my hands together, I pushed my glasses higher up on my nose.
Ricky
looked down at me, his eyes crinkling, and lips curved. “Interesting, huh?”
My
hands shot out to the sides, “I’m sure you know all about that stuff… the
stages and sex and… yeah.” I blew out a breath, my cheeks puffing, in what I
was sure was the sexiest look I’d managed to pull off yet. “I’ve only done some
light reading. That was new to me and frankly, a bit uncomfortable to hear
around you because of your general hotness and all.”
Did I say light reading?
General hotness?
Oh. My. God.
Ricky
threw his head back and chortled. “You are the cutest damn thing I’ve ever
seen.” His tongue darted out to lick his bottom lip. He took the paper and pen
from my hand, tossing them onto the floor. “I won’t touch you here. Although,
I’ll admit it’s probably my biggest fantasy, but you aren’t ready for that.”
Bending
down, he picked me up, his hands lifting under my ass until I wrapped my legs
around his waist. “You’re so tiny.” He smirked, his eyes focused on my lips.
I
took off my glasses, placing them on the metal tool shelf next to us. My body
shook, and I knew Ricky felt it when his grip on me tightened.
“I
won’t hurt you, mariposa. You have my
word that I’ll protect you. I’m not a good man, but I’ll be good to you.” He
looked into my eyes, his warm brown orbs like melted chocolate.
“You
are a good man. I wish you saw yourself like I see you.” My words pled, begging
him to hear me.
Closing
his eyes and shutting me out, he pressed his forehead to mine. “I need you,” he
whispered. “I’ve never needed anyone like I need you. You’re open and
vulnerable, kind and innocent. You’re unlike any girl I’ve ever met, and all I
want to do is learn more about you. Understand all the parts that make you
whole.”
His
words sounded stricken and raw, but I absorbed them, drawing them into my
heart. I didn’t know if he meant that he needed me physically or emotionally,
but either way I was his.
“I
need you, too.” I kissed his lips, a light sweet peck. “I’ve already learned
and grown from being near you. You’re strong and loyal. The way you take care
of your family has captivated me. And the way you make me feel is addictive.” I
kissed him again, longer, and he groaned, one hand pressing into my back and
one twisting in my hair.
My
mouth opened, tongue peeking out to find his. Meeting, touching, and tangling
as we moaned in unison. My hands sought his beautiful hair and I wrapped the
long strands around my fingers, hoping that I would weave myself into him, his
life, and his heart.
This
complicated, gorgeous man, that thought he didn’t deserve happiness or dreams
or good in his life.
I’d
had a glimpse inside, something I believed was a rarity. And Ricky deserved all
the beauty the world had to bring. I wasn’t sure I was the person who could
give that to him.
But
I sure wanted to try. 
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hopefully make you look at the world in a different way. Her books include the
Not Yet series: Not Yet, Until Now, Someday Soon, and Because of
You. Her Contemporary Romance standalone is titled, Past Heaven. She is also the co-author of the College Bound series:
The Pledge, The Color of Us, and The
Sound of Your Heart (Releasing July 13, 2018.) Laura lives in Maryland with
her loud and very loving three children and husband. She married her college
sweetheart and is endlessly grateful for the support he has given her through
all their years together, and especially toward her dream of writing books.
When not picking up toy trucks, driving to lacrosse practice, or checking
spelling homework, Laura is writing or reading romance novels.
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Cover Reveal: Survival Of The Richest, by Skye Warren

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SURVIVAL_COVER REVEALSurvival of the Richest, an all-new emotional and romantic standalone from New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren, is coming June 12th!

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Survival of the Richest by Skye Warren

Publishing Date: June 12th

Genre: Contemporary Romance

A Park Avenue princess…

My story starts with a plunge into the cold water of Manhattan’s harbor. A strong hand hauls me back onto the deck of the luxury yacht. Christopher was supposed to be my enemy, the son of my mother’s latest husband. Instead he protects me with fierce determination when I need him most.

This tale begins with a fall, but it doesn’t end there.

Because another man wants me.

Sutton wants to consume me with a passion more feral than kind. In the lush emotional wilderness I’m not sure I want Christopher to save me this time…

Or if there will be anything left if he tries.

SURVIVAL OF THE RICHEST is a book about finding your soul’s desire, even if the search leads you places you never expect. A woman torn between two men. An impossible choice. And a war fought on the most dangerous battlefield–the heart.

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Sunny Shelly’s Review: We Are The Stars, by Teagen Hunter

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Title: We Are the Stars
Author: Teagan Hunter
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 24, 2018

 

There was no way I wasn’t going to fall for Carsen Wheatley. He came out of nowhere and we collided like stars in the night sky. It was fast and brutal. The buildup was slow and the burnout inevitable.

I never intended for him to be anything more than a summer fling, and he never thought of me as more than fleeting moments of happiness.

But the summer is only temporary, and so were we.

We are imperfect.
We are mismatched.
And we stand no chance against any of it.
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Sunny Shelly’s Review: 4 Stars

We Are The Stars is a good YA/NA story that teaches the lesson that you can’t believe everything you hear or read about someone. I easily read in on a weekend afternoon, in between parenting and adulting.

I love that Elliot calls Carsen “Scowly Face” — he just needs someone to believe in him and be his friend. Despite Carsen’s dark side, their relationship sweetly unfolds as she brings him out of his shell and he shares with her the truth behind all the rumors about him.

I also liked that both Carsen and Elliot are mature enough at one point to recognize what is wrong with their relationship, and both take the necessary steps to work on themselves before they find their way back to one another. I just wish that this was a full length story rather than a novella because it left me wanting more from this young couple!

 

 


By day I’m a freelance cover designer. By every other free moment, a writer. I’m a Missouri raised gal, but I currently live in North Carolina with my US Marine husband where I spend my days begging him for a cat. I survive off coffee, pizza, and sarcasm. When I’m not writing, you can find me binge-watching various TV shows, especially Supernatural and One Tree Hill. I like cold weather, buy more paperbacks than I’ll ever read, and I never say no to brownies.

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Cover Reveal: Playing For Keeps, by Samantha Lind

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Title: Playing for Keeps
Series: Indianapolis Eagles #3
Author: Samantha Lind
Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance

Cover Design: Juliana Cabrera, Jersey Girl Design

Photo: Shauna Kruse, Kruse Images & Photography

Models: Gina & Blake Sevani

Release Date: June 14, 2018

Blurb
Friends
with benefits—it never works. Someone always ends up wanting more.What happens when both want more, but neither will tell the other?

Richard Murphy has been in the NHL for fifteen years, playing the game he
loves. But with retirement looming in the next few years, he’s ready to settle
down and start a family. There’s only one woman he wants that with, but she’s
put him firmly into the friends—with
benefits—category. Can he change her mind and heart, and prove to her he’s
playing for keeps?Madison O’Neal has been a lover of sports since she was young. She and her dad bonded
over them, both during and after her mother lost her battle with breast cancer.
Her love of sports led to a successful career as a sports agent. As much as she
loves her job, what she really wants is a family—and someone to call her own.
But the one man she’s head-over-heels in love with has her in the friends—with incredible benefits—category.

Can Madison and Richard find their way through the murky waters of friendship
and become the lovers they secretly want to be?

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Samantha Lind is a contemporary romance author. Having spent the first 27 years of her life in Alaska, she now calls Iowa home where she lives with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, watching hockey, and listening to country music. 
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Available Now: Your Rhythm, by Katia Rose

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Your Rhythm
Katia Rose
(Sherbrooke Station, #1)
Publication date: May 24th 2018
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

You know what they say: save a snare, bang a drummer.

Kay Fischer is well aware of what they say, and she intends to ignore it completely.

After her first step into the world of music journalism ended with a screw-up so royal it deserved a crown, Kay’s been struggling to re-stack the building blocks of her career. Salvation comes in the form of Sherbrooke Station, the latest alt-rock craze to grace Montreal’s legendary music scene.

A front page feature on the band everyone’s talking about seems like a foolproof shot at success, even after Kay meets their drummer. Matt Pearson might have a smile sexy enough to be the eighth deadly sin and a passion for music so powerful it makes her heart ache, but Kay’s got things under control.

She’s a professional, goddammit, and a professional would not get tongue-tied over a source, even a source who’s a six-foot, tattooed rock god with an affinity for tight jeans.

A professional would not find herself opening her door at an hour long past midnight to pull said source inside and lead him to her bed.

No, that’s not at all what a professional would do.

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Matt’s still propped against the edge of the bar when I reach him. The crowd is thinner over here and I get a good look at him from a few feet away: sandy undercut hair and an angular face, softened by full lips and just the right amount of stubble. He’s got the perfect features to pull off his eyebrow piercing, and while they’re currently covered by a navy blue coat, all my internet stalking has proved he’s got the perfect arms to pull off the collection of tattoos on both.

Eric the Surfer might have been hot in a general sense, but Matt Pearson is one hundred percent my type.

Did I just admit someone in Sherbrooke Station is my type?

“Hey,” I call sharply, hoping I can help myself deny that little revelation by acting annoyed with him. “Giving up that easy?”

He gives me a cautious glance and then shifts his eyes from side to side, like he’s making sure I’m really talking to him.

“On looking for me,” I elaborate. “I’m Kay Fischer.”

Now his dark eyes travel up and down the length of me in a completely unapologetic stare. He smirks when they reach mine again.

 

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Katia Rose is not much of a Pina Colada person, but she does like getting caught in the rain. She prefers her romance served steamy with a side of smart, and is a sucker for quirky characters. A habit of jetting off to distant countries means she’s rarely in one place for very long, but she calls the frigid northland that is Canada home.

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Excerpt Reveal: Often, by Danielle Norman

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LEO
I should have guessed that it was going to be one of those days and just gone home and gone back to bed.

First, I decided to swing by Starbucks, which I never did but I was dragging. Apparently, “just fuck me up” did not translate to large coffee in their fancy barista language. Things only got worse when I pulled into work to see Tommy, he was from another Harley Davidson shop and would come by sometimes to help us out for the day. He drove me crazy, it wasn’t the fact that he thought that he was God’s gift to women it was more that he couldn’t understand why women didn’t agree with him. When I looked at him I couldn’t help but think, how in the hell out of one-hundred-million sperm was he the one that won out?

“Hey, Leo, did you order from Snap-on Tools?”

I opened my toolbox and grabbed a ten-millimeter socket for disconnecting the bike’s battery. “That’s original, female mechanic, I’ve never heard that one before.”

Unfortunately, he didn’t let up…by the end of the day, I was ready to leave or commit murder—I didn’t care which.

“Hey, Leo, you know why women are supposed to cook, right?”

I rolled my eyes and didn’t answer as I cleaned up my workstation so I could get the fuck out of there.

“They already come equipped with milk and eggs.”

“Wow, I guess that Viagra is really working for you because you seem like twice the dick you were last time. But, keep this in mind, maybe your woman stays in the kitchen because you have no clue what to do with her in the bedroom.”

I turned to pick up my helmet and caught Mike’s eyes. My boss was giving me a thumbs-up. What was wrong with this world when it became near impossible to fire asshats like that guy?

“I’m headed home.”

“Have a great weekend,” Mike hollered back. “And tell Kayson congratulations from all of us.”

“Will do.”

Most of the time, everyone thought of me as one of the guys, but I had my girly side and tonight it was doing the Sex in the City thing and heading to Club Bed. Only I wasn’t going to be drinking. I had a hot date with DJ Pillow and ZZ Blanky. Then I’d be showing my sheets some ass and giving my pillow some head.

I needed sleep if I had any hope of making it through another wedding.

By seven o’clock, I was in cutoff jeans and a T-shirt, and was curled up on my couch, doing the one thing I’d never admit to doing…watching a Hallmark movie. This one always tore me up. It was about a woman who lost the love of her life when he went off to war and never returned home, and the last thing she’d given him was a homemade card. I’ll never understand how Hallmark always knew just how to get you, but they did—each and every time. Right there in the heart. They always made you ugly cry.

I was in the middle of dabbing my eyes with the tissue that I clutched in my hands when my phone rang. Fumbling for the remote control, I turned down volume before I answered. I’d never hear the end of it if anyone heard the mushy talk coming from through the line. I was Leo, they expected me to be tough.

“Hello?”

“Yo. Whatcha doing?”

“Hey, Soph, not doing much just watching Sons of Anarchy.”

“Haven’t you already seen every episode a gazillion times?”

“Yeah but Jax is hot.”

“Are you crying? There’s no crying over bike gangs.”

“Nah, it is just one of the emotional episodes. Plus, I think that I’m getting my period. I’m feeling a little bit like a whiney weak ass bitch. Anyway, what can I do you for?” I trailed my fingers through Throttle’s soft fur. Her rumbling purr was soothing.

“I still can’t get over the fact that you’re crying while watching Sons.”

“Yeah, it’s the one where Opie dies. You have to admit it, even you cried at that one.”

“I think everyone did. I just wanted to confirm that you are meeting us for lunch tomorrow. I promised that I’d help out.”

“I’ll be there. Don’t worry, I’ll tell the bride that you are being a good-wittle bridesmaid and doing what you’re told to do,” I said in my most kid-like voice.

“Bite me. See you tomorrow.”

About Danielle

Before becoming a romance writer, Danielle was a body double for Heidi Klum and a backup singer for Adele. Now, she spends her days trying to play keep away from Theo James, who won’t stop calling her or asking her out.

And all of this happens before she wakes up and faces reality where in fact she is a 50-something mom with grown kids. She’s been married longer than Theo’s been alive, and she now gets her kicks riding a Harley.

As far as her body, she can thank Ben & Jerry’s for that, as well as gravity and vodka. But she says that she could never be Adele’s backup since she never stops saying the F-word long enough to actually sing.

Danielle writes about kickass women with even better shoes and the men that try to tame them (silly, silly men).

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Release Boost: Beauty And The Beefcake, by Pippa Grant

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Title: Beauty and the Beefcake
Author: Pippa Grant
Genre: Sexy Romantic Comedy

 Release Date: May 17, 2018

Blurb
There are two kinds of women in the world – those I can bang, and those
I can’t.

My teammate’s sister?

She’s a can’t.

I moved in with her to protect her from a nasty ex, not to be the next guy in
line.

She’s the brains.

I’m the brawn.

She’s the fruit.

I’m the sausage.

She talks too much.

I don’t talk at all, if I don’t have to.

Should be easy to resist her.

But every minute I spend with Felicity is another minute she gets under my
skin. She makes me feel like something more than a dumb puckhead with a big
Zamboni pony. And it’s getting harder to remember why I need to keep my hands
to myself. 

Beauty and the Beefcake is a vegan-friendly standalone romantic comedy
featuring a hockey player whose vocabulary is the only thing smaller than a
hockey puck, a book smart but aimless ventriloquist with too many voices in her
head, a dilapidated old house that may or may not be haunted, and no cheating
or cliffhangers.

 

 

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Pippa Grant is a stay-at-home mom and housewife who loves to
escape into sexy, funny stories way more than she likes perpetually cleaning
toothpaste out of sinks and off toilet handles. When she’s not reading,
writing, sleeping, or trying to prepare her adorable demon spawn to be
productive members of society, she’s fantasizing about chocolate chip cookies.
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Release Blitz: Art Of Loyalty, by Monique Orgeron

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Title: Art of Loyalty
Series: A Stern Family Saga #4
Author: Monique Orgeron
Genre: Contemporary Romance w/ Suspense
Release Date: May 24, 2018
Cover Designer: Erica Alexander at Serendipity Formatting

In life there are things that will never leave you and loyalty that can never be broken.

 


As a boy, Vincent Stern suffered abuse that continues to haunt him long after the physical scars have healed.

His hatred turned into a need for revenge.

That need turned into guilt that would never leave him, creating a darkness in his life, festering and tormenting his mind.

But with all his darkness comes light.

A woman he never even considered, could one day become his home.

Does she possess the ability to save him from himself?

Sometimes life makes decisions for you.

Isn’t it funny how things turn out when life forces your hand? 

In tragedy you do things you would never see yourself doing. 

Choices had to be made, even if she was too young to make them.

She will never regret those decisions, but she will also never allow herself to dream beyond the life that she has already resigned herself to.

Until one night, her life changes and with it, her heart.

Can they save each other and find the love they both deserve?

                I wake, feeling his body jerk. Raising my head, I find that I’m still lying on top of him. Shit, what time is it? I look over seeing it’s after seven in the morning. I can’t believe he’s still here. What’s wrong with me? How could I let him spend the night? Shit! His body jerks again and this time I raise up more. Maybe I’m smothering him but quickly realize he’s having a bad dream. Rising up to a sitting position, I move to the side of him as softly as I can. He jerks again, and I see his hands making fists. I don’t want to wake him, but he looks like his dream is severely bothering him. I remember what my mom used to do when I had bad dreams, so I try to do the same thing.
                I lean over and lay my hand over his heart and whisper, “You’re safe and sound with me by your heart. Do you feel me?” Then I put a hand on his head, “When you think of me, the monsters have nowhere to live inside of here.”
                It takes a few minutes, but I’ll be damned it works; his body relaxes more and his breathing calms. I sit back up and look over his body. He’s beautiful even with all the scars. I don’t know how he got them, but they are scattered all over him. But beyond the scars, his body is a beautiful masterpiece. You can tell he spends a lot of time working out. His arms are strong, his chest is large, and his thighs, what can I say, I’m kind of weird that way. I like his thighs. They’re thick and strong. He looks so powerful even in his sleep. His back side’s not too bad either. His shoulders are just as wide and his ass, I’m all about that ass. I caught him one time in the casino without his suit on. He was wearing tight jeans and Jesus, that’s the only thing I saw for the rest of the night. That ass, in those tight jeans helped me through a miserable date. Even with all the beauty lying in my bed right now, I’d have to say my favorite part of him are his eyes. I never really noticed them before until tonight. It’s the way he stared at me, like he’s looking deep into my soul, trying to get to know me like no other. I knew his eyes were brown, but I never saw the golden amber color in them until we were up close to each other. They’re beautiful, yet haunted.
I look him over one more time, taking in all his beauty, starting at his military buzz cut down to his body. Then my attention goes to his tattoos. There’s something sexy about a man with tattoos. I don’t get many men with them; the white-collar men I see would never have them. But Vin has some dangerous, almost scary looking ones. There are no colors, nothing bright or vibrant. They start on one side of his body and travel up his arm. I see the marine initials U.S.M.C written under two large bulldogs, then a rifle with a helmet on top, then the Semper Fi Do or Die written out entangled in skeletons. There’s an eagle with its wings spread wide. On top, there’s the grim reaper inside a boat, the boat has the phrase, ‘In death there is rest.’ There’s other things scrolled around them making it look like a sleeve. Laying on his shoulder are two roses. One is completely filled in with dark ink, dwindling like it’s dying. The other is just outlined but some of the petals have fallen down his shoulder. There’s nothing joyful or hopeful about them. You would think a man with his power and position would have a lot to be grateful for. All I see is dark sorrow painted on him. Even his military tattoos look ominous. 
Written by Monique Orgeron’s eldest, most beautiful, and intelligent daughter. (My sister is going to hate this part.)

My mom happens to be the most caring, loving, and stubborn person I know, well anyone knows. She gives 100% percent of herself to everyone and has given up so much of herself for my sister and I. For twenty-one years she has poured her heart and soul into making sure we know that we are loved and that we can do anything we put our minds too, but it was about time she figured that out about herself. 

Up until this year I hadn’t seen my mom do anything for only her, but this book has allowed her to travel the world through the pages of a book, make new friends, and feel the joy of doing something exciting. 

There is a new light behind her eyes and it is just making me feel more joy than she can ever imagine. While she might be annoying most of the time, I am so thrilled that she is finally allowing herself to grow as a person and not spend all of her energy on her family. 

It has been a long journey of self-discovery for my mom; she has gone from domestic supermom to domestic goddess throughout the process of writing. 

We are so very excited and proud of you! I love you as big as the world.

-Bria and Tony

 

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Sunny Shelly’s Review: Three Day Fiancee, by Marissa Clarke

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Marissa Clarke is stopping by today to share her new release, THREE DAY FIANCEE! Check it out and grab your copy today!

Title: Three Day Fiancée

Author: Marissa Clarke

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About Three Day Fiancée:

Helicopter pilot Taylor Blankenship’s time schedule is maxed out. Between his job, his eighty-pound slobbering mess of a dog, and his matchmaking grandmother, he has no time for anyone or anything—especially a woman. If only there were a way to get Grams to back down.

 

The job of New York City dog walker suits Caitlin Ramos perfectly while she preps for her CPA exam—steady, scheduled, and requiring very little human interaction; a huge seller since she’s still on the mend from a toxic relationship. Men suck. Especially her bossy, hot client with the Saint Bernard that thinks it’s a lap dog. No way will she go for his plan to pretend they’re engaged to get his grandmother off his case. Down, boy.

 

Offered a bargain she can’t refuse, Caitlin finds herself playing the part of fiancée to Taylor. Fortunately, it’s only for three days. All she has to do is fake a relationship with Mr. Bossy Pants in front of his entire family, survive a fierce game of truth or dare with an unscrupulous pair of octogenarians, endure a one-on-one round of Twister with Taylor, and not lose her heart to a guy who turns out tobe a lot more than she’d bargained for.

Sunny Shelly’s Review: 4 Stars

Cute, if not predictable, fake-marriage romance. From the very awkward meet-cute between Taylor and Caitlin to the three days they spend together — and fall in love for real with one another — this book had the perfect mix of romance and comedy.

Taylor’s meddling family had me in stitches. And for someone like Caitlin, who doesn’t have a close family herself, the Blankenships are exactly what she never knew she wanted.

The chemistry between the two main characters was sizzling, and the instalove that develops between Taylor and Caitlin over the course of the weekend gave me all the feels. Three Day Fiancee is an enjoyable, drama-free romance that will warm your heart!

 

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About Marissa:

Marissa Clarke is a multi award-winning, RITA® nominated author of romance for adults and teens. She lives on an island in the middle of a river. Seriously, she does. When not writing, she wrangles her rowdy pack of three teens, two Cairn Terriers, and one husband.

Inexplicably, her favorite animal is the giant anteater and at one point, she had over 200 “pet” Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. The roaches are a long story involving three science-crazed kids and a soft spot for rescue animals. The good news is, the “pet” roaches found a home… somewhere else.

 

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