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COLE by Tory Richards

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COLE by Tory Richards

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Book 1 Desert Rebels MC series
No cliffhanger. No cheating. Recommend series be read in order.

He can’t resist her. She can’t refuse him. Lies will rip them apart.

As enforcer of the Desert Rebels Cole’s job is to protect his MC. As a favor to a friend, they take in a young woman who they think is trying to escape a crazy ex. But she’s lying. When the truth comes out, so does trouble to the club. Cole wants Raven, but will their explosive attraction to one another be enough to overcome the deception, and give them both a chance at happiness?

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No Touch Zone by G.K. Brady

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Targeted Age Group:: 20+

What starts as a game ends with two hearts on the line.

Dana “Mac” McPherson is a goaltender without a job, a team, or a city. Until he lands in Denver as a backup goalie. He should be happy, but he’s not. Not only is his new job a step down from the starting goaltender position he’s used to, even worse, he’s uprooting his family from the only home they’ve ever known—and he’s doing it as a widowed single dad of two young children.

Mac decides the move to a new city is the perfect chance to hit the reset button and recapture a slice of his younger self when he was a ladies’ man. But he’s a little out of practice. So when he meets Mia Morales, the dark-eyed beauty helping him and his family find their Denver house, he decides she’s the perfect woman to help him sharpen his skills.

Burned out on her job, her family in turmoil, Mia doesn’t need to add another twist in her already complicated life—like her hunky new client. Mac isn’t just a twist: he’s a huge wrinkle she needs to keep in the client zone because his halting boyish charm threatens to expose her carefully cloistered heart.

Fate has a way of scrambling plans, and as Mac and Mia are continually thrown together, their attraction becomes bigger than both of them. When Mac decides Mia’s more than a candidate to practice his imagined playboy moves on, his determined mother-in-law steps in with an agenda of her own. Meanwhile, Mia struggles to balance the weight of family and job. Her heart’s not all she has to lose if she gives in to her desire to be with Mac.

The path to Mac and Mia’s happily-ever-after is littered with hip-checking hurdles. Some are of their own making, but others are barriers put up by those with a desire to keep them apart. Will they be able to skate around the barricades blocking their way and make it to the goal line, or will they veer so far off the path that they lose out on their happy ending?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I’ve read a number of real accounts of hockey players being traded, and how they can be playing for one team one day, get a phone call hours later where they learn they’ve just been traded, and be playing for their new team the very next day. My mind wanders to how disruptive that must be for them and their families. What if they have kids in school? What happens if their partners have jobs that can’t easily be moved, much less so abruptly? How hard is it to adjust to a whole new set of teammates? A new coaching system? New management? How long does it take to get their feet planted in a new city?

I’ve been wanting to write a romance about a widowed dad, and I got to thinking about how the difficulty of a trade would be magnified under these circumstances. Talk about conflict! As my imagination churned away, a story was born.

Neighbors by Lynn Rhys

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Targeted Age Group:: 18+

Some people would say I’m a recluse. Some would say an introvert. And they’re all right. I like to keep to myself and I love being in my own little world. One day, maybe I’ll be a cat lady. No, scratch that, I’m not a cat person. Dogs? Fish? Whatever. Point is, because of my past, I don’t do well with people.
Then one day, in the only place outside of my home that I feel comfortable, my world is turned upside down. In walks a man, in his police uniform, who stops me dead in my tracks. Which, of course, I proceed to stare at him, and he catches me. Awesomesauce.
Think he left me alone? Nope. On his way out, he even said goodbye and get me to notice him one more time. And now the one place I loved and felt safe is tainted. Guess I’ll have to just work at home now.
At least I’ll never have to see him again.

Trigger warning: May contain triggering content for some readers. Neighbors is a friends to lovers romance book. 80,000+ words. This is a standalone novel with a HEA.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I wanted to write a sweet love story, but still put an important spin on it. Kat's experiences, her social anxiety, most of those past bully stories actually happened to me. I wanted to show how being bullied can affect someone but they can still rise up and grow stronger.

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

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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
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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.

Marrying the Billionaire by Allie Winters

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Targeted Age Group:: Adults

-Serena-
Marrying the man of your dreams after crushing on him for the last decade should be cause for celebration. So why am I crying alone in the honeymoon suite on my wedding night? Because there’s just one problem – it’s a fake marriage. Purely for appearances as part of a business deal between our fathers’ companies.
But I can’t sit idly by pretending this is only a platonic relationship, especially as sparks begin to fly between us. So what will I have to do to convince my stoic Prince Charming I want him for real? And what will I risk along the way?

-Archer-
The plan is simple – act like a husband in love publicly after I foolishly got myself involved in this fake marriage, and behind closed doors keep things separate. But the longer we continue this charade attending events and staging selfies, the more I’m unsure what’s fake and what’s not, especially when things start to heat up in private.
As the successor to my father’s billion dollar company, work has been my life. Focusing on my job has never been harder, though, when there’s a temptress living in my guest bedroom. What are the chances this business deal of a marriage could turn into the real thing? The last person I ever expected to fall for is… my wife.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I loved the idea of writing about three brothers who despite coming from a wealthy family, still are relatable people with problems all their own.

Daisy Fields by Maki Matsui

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Targeted Age Group:: 16-45

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She was always lying.

A gentle soul searching for sincerity in an insincere world.
A tale-spinner living in a maze of lies.
A story that unfolds when two hearts meet.

What is sincerity, what is freedom, what is true love?

If you’re in the market for contemporary romance that slides like ice cream down your throat, look no further. Novella DAISY FIELDS is a perfect long-weekend read, or a wonderfully romantic gift for your gentle—or crazy—sweetheart.

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She’s twenty-two or thirty-nine. She’s from Texas or from Alaska. Her mother left her when she was little… or was she abducted? She’s stalked by a loan shark, but she’s never taken a loan.

When David decides to take the wacky, quirky Kalifornia Mooney as his housemate, he doesn’t expect his world to be turned upside down. As their mutual affection grows, so does the inexplicable chasm between the two friends. Kalifornia keeps her life shrouded in mystery, and no matter how much time they spend together, he doesn’t seem to know the first thing about her. Who is she? What is she so afraid of? Is she a refugee, as she claims to be, and if so, what is she running from?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
DAISY FIELDS is a contemporary romance novella that slides like ice cream down your throat! I started it because I wanted to try writing from the perspective of an HSP like me. David Nighthart is a soft-spoken, SLR-yielding hero whose perceptiveness toward those around him is a key ingredient in the romance that unfolds.

Sworn To Sacrifice by Cristina Ryan

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Targeted Age Group:: Adult

Sworn to sacrifice for his country. Sworn to sacrifice for a stranger.

When a Marine whose job is to protect data systems from cyber attacks witnesses a woman in peril, his instincts kick in to protect her from a fatal attack. Unable to get her out of his mind, he’s compelled to find her. Because his role in her life seems beyond being just her protector. And when they meet again, he realizes he’s in love with her. But Jenna’s scars run deep. Can he help her overcome her haunted past?

Jenna can’t stop thinking about the stranger who rescued her from a nearly fatal attack by her boyfriend. For reasons she can’t explain, she feels drawn to her rescuer. When he befriends her, she is surprised by how tender and compassionate he is. His love for her is genuine, safe, and she finds herself falling for him too. But how can she give him her heart when it’s been battered? When she doesn’t feel worthy of love?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
To show the power of love for an abused woman and the call of God and His miracles that take place, esp. when we listen