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Cross My Heart by Avery Maxwell

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Targeted Age Group:: 18-65

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He’s a single dad. She’s a damaged soul. When sparks ignite, will it be enough to heal their broken hearts?

Lanie Heart
One decision broke me, and another can set me free.

After years of neglect, and one tragic night, I need an escape.

The moment I meet the incredibly sexy Dexter Cross, I know I’m in trouble. I need to be alone so no one can hurt me again, but his intensity is electric. When he’s near, I express a sass I didn’t know I had.

The flirtation was accidental. It’s a shock to my system and puts Dexter on edge. But teasing him appears to be my new favorite pastime. When I realize he can set my entire world ablaze with a single touch, will I be strong enough to let go of my past and stay?

Dexter Cross
As a single father, I have no room in my life for distractions.

I have three small children, a multi-million-dollar business launching me into the next tax bracket, and an ex-wife who left it all behind. The last thing I need is another woman complicating things.

When nanny number three quits, my world spirals. I need help, but I wasn’t expecting the enchanting Lanie Heart to waltz into my life as if she belongs there. With her sassy mouth and unconventional ways, she turns my world upside down.

I never meant to fall for her, but now that I have, can I convince her broken heart to stay? Or are some souls too damaged for love?

Join Lanie, Dex, and a misfit bunch of friends they call family as they navigate the messy world of finding love after losing it all.

A page-turning emotional rollercoaster; can Lanie learn to accept love, or are the demons of her past too strong, even for Dexter Cross? Click the BUY NOW button to enter the world of Broken Hearts and find out!

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I am a stay-at-home mom to four, mostly good mini-humans and two fur babies. Covid hit and I was struggling. I needed something for myself that didn't include dishes, laundry, or refereeing play-room fights.
I started writing as that outlet. I never meant to publish, but when you have a pushy, well-meaning best friend, sometimes that not so gentle nudge is exactly what's needed. It was for me. After she read the rough draft, she would not leave me alone until I did something with it.
After publishing book one, the response was so incredible, I tried my hand at book two, then three and before I knew it, I was getting ready to publish my fourth book in less than a year.
I hope you love Lanie, Dex, and their misfit group of friends they call family as much as I do.

Hidden Valor by Patricia M. Muhammad

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Targeted Age Group:: 15+

Duchess Arabella leaves the House of Wellington for the king’s court without notice or permission of her mother and father. Two murders occur in the royal palace. Duke Everett is accused amongst the courtiers. He pursues the duchess to take her hand in marriage. The Crown sequesters all of the king’s court to the royal grounds. The duke and duchess fall in love and are the first to be exonerated. They leave for the House of Carrington, only for the Crown to summon Duke Everett to serve as advisor. A third murder happens. The primary witness is Duke Everett’s unknown cousin. The duke seeks to advise the crown to finally resolve all the murders so that he and Arabella may be free to wed and remain as honourable members of the king’s court.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I was inclined to do another historical romance novel. In the beginning, I typically chose European cities not popular in the genre, however, I had visited London, England twice and thought now was the time to choose the historical location as the backdrop to the story.

Raife and Dexter Are Getting Married by MK Lee

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Targeted Age Group:: 25-34

Raife and Dexter are one of those couples who make lonely people reach for a bucket of ice cream and watch Bridget Jones for the hundredth time. They also just happen to be getting married, in the most perfect of venues, surrounded by their closest family and friends. Life couldn’t be better for them. They have good careers, a beautiful house, and still make heart eyes at each other because they are so ridiculously, sappily in love. Doesn’t it make you sick?

They really do have it all. Except for when they don’t. Because even the most perfect of couples feel the pressure before getting married. And even Raife and Dexter have problems that are beyond their control. Join them as they face disaster upon disaster in the lead up to their wedding. Will you be rooting for Raife and Dexter to make it up the aisle?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I wanted to play with the idea of a couple who are head-over-heels in love and unshakeable in that, who are about to get married and have a series of disasters or incidents that trip them up along the way to their wedding.

In media we often see couples get together and then have internal conflict within their relationship; I don't really enjoy that. I prefer to see a couple get together, be happy and supportive of one another, and then face external problems together and head on. Raife and Dexter are definitely that couple for me!

Romance Author Interview – MK Lee

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About MK Lee:
M K Lee is an author of poetry, short stories, and novels, who thinks the world deserves more happy stories. When not writing, they enjoy the company of all creatures great and small, love watching amateur dramatics, and discovering the world one good coffee and great cake at a time.

What inspires you to write?
I like the idea of everyday adventures, and of couples who get together and stay together, facing any problems they encounter as a team.

So much of the media I watch prefers to create unnecessary drama within a couple, or will have characters with great chemistry but only ever tease about the possibility of romance instead of letting that chemistry lead to a relationship. I look at these things, and want to run in the opposite direction!

There is excitement in a solid relationship. There is an adventure in doing the mundane. I'm inspired to write these things because I think if you can't find joy in these small moments and are always waiting for the next big something, you're missing out.

Tell us about your writing process.
I'm not the most linear writer; what I like to do is write the scenes that I'm desperate to get down first, then reorganise them however they fit. This generally means I get a 'what if this happened' scenario in my head and I make a note of it, then write then another, until I have a bunch of things that need slotting together.

I do use a lot of spreadsheets to keep track of things, and I like to try to keep a fairly strict timeline so I know what is happening when. For me, this brings a story together easier, because I'm getting to know my characters and what they are doing in their lives at a certain time. So, I guess I lean far more towards being a seat of the pants writer but with a firm hold on my spreadsheets for guidance!

How do you develop your characters?
I get to know my characters as I write them rather than going in knowing who they are. I don't even find names initially! The person forms in my head to start with and I get a feel for the core of who they are, how they look, what they're called, and so on. Once I really start writing them into scenes is when I get to know them better, and often I find I'm a good third or so into a story before I really know them. It always feels more to me that a character is revealing themselves to me rather than me developing them.

Who are your favorite authors?
Hands down Marian Keyes, because there is something very beautiful about mixing comedy with drama and tragedy. Keyes has this way of making me want to know absolutely everything about all her characters; I aspire to have that kind of character development!

Another author I admire a lot is Tom Holt, who uses this incredible mix of comedy and satire to tell a story. I have reread one of his books so much I could probably quote it at you, it's such a cleverly crafted adventure.

What genres do you write?: contemporary romance, feel good, second chance romance

What formats are your books in?: eBook

Where to find out more about the author

Website(s)
MK Lee Home Page Link

Your Social Media Links
Goodreads
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Pinterest

All information in this post is presented “as is” supplied by the author. We don’t edit to allow you the reader to hear the author in their own voice.

Featured Book: Intoxicated by Jeana E. Mann

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About Featured Book: Intoxicated by Jeana E. Mann

**eBook is FREE through 3/07/2021**
Uptight Ally Taylor has a crush on sexy, bad boy bartender Jack Jameson. Their harmless flirtations turn into a dangerous obsession when she gives in to his charms. Jack has secrets–secrets she might not want to accept. When a woman from his past arrives, he’s forced to deal with his demons or lose Ally forever. A friends-to-lovers, second-chances romance with all the feels.

This Romance book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print, Audiobook

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Romance Author Interview – Charlotte O’Shay

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About Charlotte O'Shay:
The only thing I love more than reading page turning romances is writing them!

I'm an introvert from a big family who grew up and still lives in a big city. THE big city. New York. Growing up, we had little money and I knew I had to make own my way with a career. I selected the law because the only chemistry I understand is within the pages of a romance novel.

Every step along the way of law school, career, marriage and motherhood, I dove between the pages of a romance whenever I needed an escape from my everyday reality.

A few years ago— maybe when I'd read everything it seemed, I finally tried my hand at writing the kind of romance I like to read. My only regret is I didn't start sooner.

I love to discuss books so connect with me on the socials.

What inspires you to write?
I live in a big city, I've traveled a bit and I've met all kinds of fascinating people. Everyone is unique and has a story to tell. Sometimes after a conversation with someone or seeing a news item online or on tv, a series of 'what if' questions will erupt in my mind. Then I weave what I hear (or overhear!) into the stories I write. The universal truth is everyone wants to be loved. Everyone wants a happy ending.

Tell us about your writing process.
First thing for me is the spark of a the question- what if
What if a woman gets jilted two weeks before her wedding? What if she decides to go on her honeymoon alone?
An entire story will grow from a single what if.

I know all of my characters' backstories and personal history even if the smaller details never make it into the book. It helps me to write a person who is a person rather than a character.

I write every day if I can but my family likes me to live with them instead of inside my head so it's usually a 5 out of 7 day writing schedule. I have a huge family and lots of outside obligations so I fit in writing whenever I can. I can block out all ambient noise. It's my superpower developed as a lifelong resident of a noisy city. So while I prefer to be in a quiet room, I could wait forever for that opportunity so I just write wherever I am.

Word count is a funny thing. I try to keep going if I'm on a roll. I also try to keep going even if what I'm writing seems like total $h*! because I think it was Nora Roberts who said you can't edit a blank page.

How do you develop your characters?
My characters talk a lot. Honestly sometimes I will fall asleep and my character will tell me something and I'll have to put a note into my phone for the next day.

I play a little game called WWcharacternameD? What would Samantha do? My characters look at the issues in their lives from their personal perspective not mine. It's up to me to listen and get their details right, their deepest desires, their weaknesses.

One thing I always do for my characters is encourage them. They often believe negative things about themselves and I try to put them into a situation where they realize they are lovable and have strength and agency.

Who are your favorite authors?
So many favorites. I read in many genres though I only write romance.
I grew up on Nora Roberts and JD Robb. I love Diana Gabaldon. They are epic talents in my opinion.
I also like K. A Tucker, Matt Haig, Beth Anne Miller, Wallace Stegner, Lauren Layne, Emma Chase, Colleen Hoover, Julie Garwood, Tessa Bailey, William Styron, Kerrigan Byrne, Harper St. George, Linda Howard and a whole slew of writers over in category romance.

What genres do you write?: Contemporary romance, small town romance, second chance romance, opposites attract romance, enemies to lovers romance

What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print, Audiobook

Where to find out more about the author

Website(s)
Charlotte O'Shay Home Page Link
Link To Charlotte O'Shay Page On Amazon

Your Social Media Links
Goodreads
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram

All information in this post is presented “as is” supplied by the author. We don’t edit to allow you the reader to hear the author in their own voice.

Forever in a Moment by Charlotte O’Shay

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Targeted Age Group:: 17+

A stormy encounter…

Samantha DeMartino’s Christmas wedding is two weeks away when her fiancé calls the whole thing off. Word on the street: his cold feet are being heated by an old flame. With her well-ordered world in complete disarray, Sam’s friends convince her to go on her honeymoon—alone. A week at a charming Vermont inn away from the city and her demanding corporate career could be just what she needs to figure out her next steps.

Between his twenty-four seven work schedule on his family’s dairy farm and teaching tourists to ski, Jed Armstrong’s too busy to think about how lonely he is…until Sam sings her way into his life during a Christmas blizzard. Now he has to figure out a way to convince her to stay.

Can a vivacious city woman find forever with a reclusive farmer?
Will her secret keep her from trying?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
A publisher's call for a story set in Vermont sparked my idea for a fish out of water story about a vivacious city woman set in her ways and set in her corporate career whose life hits a crisis when her fiance calls off their Christmas wedding.

She decides to go on her honeymoon — alone — to a remote Vermont inn — beginning an adventure of a lifetime. There she meets a ruggedly handsome farmer who is her opposite in every way. Samantha begins to rethink all of her life choices.

Featured Book: Enchanted Kingdoms Anthology

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About Featured Book: Enchanted Kingdoms by J.A. Culican

Old tales: New twist

The stories you loved as a child have been twisted into wildly addictive tales that will bewitch you as an adult: enchanted castles, spellbinding magic, handsome princes, beautiful princesses, and as many happily-ever-afters as your heart desires.

Cherish this mesmerizing set of 22 classic tales retold by a collection of best-selling and award-winning authors. Each novel-length story features a different take on your favorite fairytale.

Your every fantasy will come to life in ways you could never have imagined, packed full of heart-wrenching romance, gripping adventure, and magic that will weave you in its spell.

Here are the authors and stories they retold:
Alice in Wonderland by J. A. Armitage and J.A. Culican
Cinderella by Kimbra Swain
Snow White and Rose Red by Eileen Mueller and A.J. Ponder
Beauty and the Beast by Beth Hale
Aladdin by Zara Quentin
Rumpelstiltskin by Craig Halloran
Sleeping Beauty by Stacey O’Neale
Wizard of Oz by Amanda Marin
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Lacy Sheridan
Red Riding Hood by May Dawson Rapunzel by Anne Stryker
Robin Hood by Jacque Stevens
Little Match Girl by Lee Ann Ward
The Snow Queen by Laura Burton and Jessie Cal
Little Mermaid by Nadira Golde
The Pied Piper by Alice Ivinya
Mulan by Charlotte Daniels and Charlie Daniels
The Girl without Hands by Daphne Moore
Nix of the Mill Pond by Astrid V.J
Thumbelina by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison

All proceeds benefit Puzzle Peace United, a children's autism charity.

This Fantasy book is available in these Formats: eBook

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A Deal with the Earl by Sadie Bosque

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Targeted Age Group:: 17+

Theirs is a marriage of convenience.

She loves another…

Lady Julia has dreamed of marrying her childhood sweetheart since she was four years old. Unfortunately, her father has other plans. He has his sights on her marrying an earl. When she is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Julie needs to make a choice: wait for her true love and destroy her honor, or make a deal with the forbidding earl.

He vowed to never love again…

Robert, the earl of Clydesdale, has sworn off love. A marriage of convenience is more to his liking. So he wasn’t about to turn away a beautiful young lady’s plea for help in exchange for her hand in marriage. But once he spends more time with his betrothed, his icy heart begins to melt. Only his betrothed is in love with another. Now Robert has a choice, either lock his heart away and live in misery, or take a risk and fight for the woman he loves.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I loved reading since I was a child. Since my teenage years, my favorite books were the classics, because of the language and the flow of writing. But I quickly realized that romance was a necessary part of a good book for me. This is when I discovered a perfect mix of both, the beautiful language and steaming romance: historical romance books.

My love for reading and my personal experiences combined inspired this particular book. The heros go through some agonizing stuff to get to their HEA, just like real life. My life is also prominently involved with people with special needs, and I have a special character in my novel as well.

Promise of a New Day by Brooke Burton

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Targeted Age Group:: New Adult/College

Austin and Abi’s wedding had been called “the Wedding of the Year!” However, when a rough patch knocks them off course and leaves Abigail reeling to get her life back, she suffers from guilt and struggles to move on. Enter Sebastian, whose good looks and enduring ways comfort her in her times of need, and offer her the strength to keep moving forward. Yet, when her past threatens to derail her future, she is presented with a choice of pushing forward in a new direction or return to the comfort and familiarity of the past. What do you do when the one you love no longer loves you?

As always, no cheating, and a happily ever after!

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
A good friend asked me what happened to the main characters in Book 1 of this series, and I felt compelled to write my heroine a better story.