Monday, August 4, 2014

#NEW RELEASE: Juelle's Legacy by Carol Henry, the first of new The Lobster Cove series from #TWRP

About the Book:
After an accident puts Juelle McClintock’s husband, Sebastian, in a coma, she’s left to care for her small daughter on her own—and to deal with the guilt over her plan to divorce him. When Juelle is faced with the decision of whether to remove his life support, her grief-stricken mother-in-law calls her a murderer. Matters become more complicated when Hunter McClintock arrives in town, claiming to be Sebastian’s half-brother.

Hunter McClintock is summoned from Hawaii for the reading of his father’s will—a father he never knew. Despite his qualms of dredging up bitter emotions, he goes to Lobster Cove, Maine, and walks head-first into a hornet’s nest, and a beautiful, sexy, grieving widow who is married to his half-brother.

An unexpected stipulation is revealed at the reading of the Will, and Hunter and Juelle are faced with decisions that will alter their destinies. Will Juelle’s legacy complicate her life further, or lead to the contentment and love she deserves?

EXCERPT:

Juelle had all she could do to hold back her own tears. Could she do it? Could she tell the doctors to let her husband go? And if she did, would it be murder, as Eugenia accused? She lowered her head and shut her eyes before her tears could fall. She fisted her hands, and took several deep breaths, swallowed. God, she was tired of holding it all in. She swung away from the scene in front of her, and headed for the door, only to be brought up short by a man standing there as if he’d been gob-struck. The man she’d seen at Mariner’s the night before blocked her exit. Before she could ask why he was here, Eugenia’s gasp drew her attention back to her mother-in-law.

Clasping the back of a chair, the woman looked ready to pass out. Eugenia recovered so fast, Juelle wondered if she had imagined her mother-in-law’s reaction.

“What the hell are you doing here? Get him out of here. He! Is! Not! Family!” Eugenia screeched.

Juelle did a double-take. If she considered Eugenia sounded like a banshee before, with her ear splitting shrieking, her tone now was so venomous it had everyone stopping in their tracks and staring in disbelief. The strange man was the first to recover. He walked into the enclosed room. Juelle recognized the astonishment in his pinched lips, raised eyebrows.

“I am family.” His voice was calm, well-modulated, and confident. “Allow me to introduce myself—Hunter McClintock. I assume you know my father?”

Juelle’s mouth dropped. She couldn’t form a single sane word. Eugenia, however, had no trouble.

“Liar! Hunt McClintock’s only son is lying in that bed.”

BUY LINKS:
The Wild Rose Press Author Page: http://bit.ly/12aso6N
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/1gsgsDh

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Guest blogging at Sydney St. Claire's place!

Today I'm talking about writing over at Sydney St. Claire's blog - and how I utterly failed at one of the most cliched of author endeavors: writing in a coffee shop. How did I fail? Come visit to find out at Sydney St. Claire's Wordpress Blog


Sunday, August 3, 2014

Swapping Blogs with author Dawn Luedecke ~ and a #Giveaway

Today's guest post is by one of my fellow authors at The Wild Rose Press - we swapped blogs for the day, and I'm over at her blog talking about finding inspiration in the everyday.

Dawn is on her BLAZING THE WEST blog tour, and I'm happy to be one of her stops! In addition to writing steamy cowboys, Dawn's a busy mom and thought she'd share some of her writing tips with us. She's also giving away an autographed copy of my upcoming release, MIDNIGHT ROOM, so be sure to leave a comment to be entered into the contest!
 
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Time Saving Tactics, by Dawn Luedecke

One of the most difficult things for a working mother is to find time to work, but for those writers who want to make a career out of writing, it is essential. In fact, while I write this I’m feeding a newborn while my year old takes a nap, and my two older children play outside. All while living in an RV during a move from the East coast to Alaska. To top it off I am going on tour and have a book release.  
 While I certainly don’t claim to be an expert at writing (and let’s face it, with the ever changing rules of fiction writing, no one is), I can definitely claim to be an expert at finding time to write. So, I’ve decided to share my time saving secrets for those word count struggling authors.

1. Invest in a tablet
One thing I have invested in that has been a lifesaver for me is an iPad (any tablet with a writing app would work). I take my iPad with me when I run errands and any chance I get I pull it out and write.

2. Turn off the television or any other distractions
Many times I find myself side tracked by television, internet, and other electronic distractions. I simply turn those diversions off and I can focus better. Although, I have heard of others authors who use the television to set the mood. To each her own.

3. Listen to mood setting music
One of my focus tactics is to put on a headset and listen to music that sets the mood and helps me to focus on my words. This, to me, is not a distraction as the television is.

4. Write between nap time or while children are playing or at school
Naptime, playtime, and school are my favorite times of the day. I try and get all of my chores done early so that when I have those blessed few hours of silence, I can concentrate on writing.

These are a few tactics I use in order to write and keep up with my career as an author. Many authors have different strategies that work for them. The key is to find what helps you out, and use it.

What do you do to help you write? Leave a comment below for a chance to win ~ the prize is an autographed copy of my upcoming release, MIDNIGHT ROOM!

Here is a preview into one of the books I have written using my time saving tactics.

About the Book:
Running from a past of privilege, deceit, and danger, Travis Simms is ready to settle down. What better place to forget all he left behind than the quiet little Montana town of Lolo Hot Springs? His goal is clear — build a hotel and his own destiny without complications —until one of the town’s most troublesome women captures his attention.
Dusty Larson is hell bent on independence, helping her sister run the Triple D Ranch. She can do anything a man can, and do it better, so she certainly doesn’t need one in her life. The only problem is she seems to attract bad luck and danger...and Travis. Can he tame her wild ways and keep his bachelor status intact — or does he risk losing his heart?

Excerpt from To Tame a Montana Heart, by Dawn Luedecke




She watched him with care. “I don’t know if I love you. I like you, a lot, but I don’t have the slightest idea what love feels like.”


Travis’ smile grew slowly across his face. “I understand. I’m not sure if I love you or not, but I also don’t think I could live without you. So you will always have that.” His voice was almost a whisper when he said the last.

“Truly?” Her voice cracked and she had to force herself to breathe easy.

“Truly.”

She inclined her head and took two brisk steps toward him. She leaned over and kissed him with all the fever of a thousand fires. He reached up and intertwined his hand through her hair to hold her still as he plundered her mouth.

She released him with a shaky breath and jumped back to turn on her heels. “Put something nice on. I’ll be back with a preacher man.”

“You know, I heard you only have to say ‘I marry you’ three times and then you’re hitched.”

She threw him a sassy look and slammed the door shut.


About the Author:
A country girl born and bred, Dawn Luedecke has spent most of her life surrounded by horses, country folk, and the wild terrain of Nevada, Idaho and Montana. As a child she would spend many afternoons reading books, watching western classics, and Rogers and Hammerstein movies. When she grew up she decided to leave the quiet country life for a chance to find adventure by serving a successful tour in the United States Coast Guard. During that time she found her soul mate (and alpha male) and started a family and writing career. She enjoys writing historical and paranormal romance and spends as much time as she can working on her current manuscript. For more information visit www.dawnluedecke.com.


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Friday, August 1, 2014

MY KIND OF CRAZY on Babette James blog today!


Today I've wandered over to visit fellow romance author Babette James at her blog, talking about MY KIND OF CRAZY and what makes a good "beach book."

What kind of books do you like to stuff in your beach bag? Come join the conversation!



And, Just to be Perfectly Clear...
MY KIND OF CRAZY is now available all over! In all formats! For everyone's beach bag!