Monday, August 22, 2022

RELEASE BLITZ - Moody by Penelope Ward @PenelopeAuthor @GiveMeBooksPR #newrelease #contemporaryromance #romancereaders


RELEASE BLITZ
Title: Moody
Author: Penelope Ward
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 22, 2022
 

BLURB
 
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.

The day I showed up to Dax Moody’s sprawling home, I had no idea what was coming.

As a traveling massage therapist, I was used to entering the houses of strangers.

But this assignment was different from any before it.

From the outside, I’d correctly assumed the owner was rich. What I didn’t realize was that he would be younger than I’d imagined, single, stunningly gorgeous, and mysterious.

Despite the fact that Dax had booked a massage, it never actually happened, since our first appointment was unexpectedly cut short by a comedy of errors.

Certain I’d never see him again after that day, I’d done nothing but think about the captivating man.

To my surprise, he called a second time. That appointment, we talked a lot, developing a stronger connection. But once again, there was no actual massage.

The man I now affectionately called “Moody” kept calling me to come back.

It took three times before I finally gave him the massage he’d ordered. Let’s just say it was challenging to keep things professional. I was extremely attracted to Dax, and by that time, I was falling hard.

Eventually, I’d find out why he’d been so aloof, the reason why he and I could never be together.

Our story was supposed to end there, but it didn’t.

Instead, I was left perpetually longing for a forbidden man.




GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61440501
 
BOOKBUB LINK: https://www.bookbub.com/books/moody-by-penelope-ward
 
 
PURCHASE LINKS – Limited time release price $3.99!
 
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3K8ht53
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3px0lwv
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3wfUFL1
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3Cjzvzt
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3uRdDXM
B&N: https://bit.ly/3Aq6twM
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3QH6NfC
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3C7pMMm
Audible: https://adbl.co/3P1L3dr
Amazon Audio: https://amzn.to/3zxua4w
Paperback: https://amzn.to/3uNMnsY
 
 
AUTHOR BIO
 
Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.
 
She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.
 
With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty books. Her novels have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.
 
 
AUTHOR LINKS
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penelopewardauthor
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PenelopesPeeps
Instagram: http://instagram.com/PenelopeWardAuthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@penelopewardofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PenelopeAuthor


Saturday, August 20, 2022

Happy 4th Birthday! Milo and Nala are the youngest cats in our clowder #rescuecats #adoptdontshop #tabbycats #fosterfail #nationalindependentbookstoreromanceday #bookstoreromanceday

Milo and Nala are 4 today!

I tried to get current photos, but every attempt this week resulted in blurry noses and eyeballs lol.

I posted about their 2nd birthday here, when they became adults by veterinary definition.


"Milo is black and tan like his big brother Lowen and they get along quite well now. Lowen teaches him how to better hunt bugs! They also play tag since they both love to run. Once Milo gets a little tired, then he's my lap kitty, though he also loves to be rubbed by my slippers when I'm standing."

He and Lowen are still close, though once Milo figured out he was big enough to win a wrestling match with Leo, that dynamic flipped on its head! Leo used to bully Milo and Leo doesn't like losing at all. He fake howls and cries, lol. Milo's still the better cat - he puts Leo in his place and then it stops.

With Leo settling into a calmer and nice cat at four years old, he and Milo are finally getting along pretty well. Leo greets Milo by bathing his face and they mutually sniff each other's butts.

Milo looks like a small cat, but he's heavy. You pick him up and it's like he's made of lead. At least 9lbs! He's the smallest male cat in the house, yet eats the most. His metabolism is like a teenager's.

His favorite thing this summer is laying in the bathroom sink. Keeps him cooler.

 Milo at 7 weeks old



"Nala is a sweetheart, but fearful of men, so I'm still working on her. Because she loves me and no one else, she wasn't adopted out. She's beautiful, though, lithe and leggy and very soft. Also has a goofy side."

Nala finally, this year, will let Tech Guy pet her if I'm right there, too. 

With vet offices closed during the pandemic, she didn't get some stuff done until this spring and we had a full year of crazy. I never knew when she might lick me or scratch me. 

That phase is finally over now! 

She still gets easily stimulated from petting and might swat with claws, so I just read her body language and stick to her limits. She'll keep mellowing with age - they all do.

She's a toy thief and either hoards them or destroys them. Rough player, that girl.

Nala is still slight and svelte. Only 6lbs healthy. A little heavier in winter. She doesn't want to eat as much once it's warm and her food has to be chilled in the fridge or she won't touch it at all.


Both siblings have the silkiest coats you'll ever feel on a cat, especially the fur on the tops of their heads. Both still have way more energy than they probably should at this age. LOL. And both will do ANYthing for crunchy treats. But all the cats are "addicted" to those. ;)


Today is also National Independent Bookstore Romance Day!

"Bookstore Romance Day is a day designed to give independent bookstores an opportunity to celebrate Romance fiction—its books, readers, and writers—and to strengthen the relationships between bookstores and the Romance community."

In that spirit, I'm highlight Eden Books today.

https://edenbookstore.com/

Eden Books officially launched March 1, 2019 and is a member of American Booksellers Association and Indie Bound.

All my books are at Eden

Robyn is amazing at supporting and helping us, so please consider shopping there. 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

EXCERPT REVEAL - Moody by Penelope Ward @PenelopeAuthor @GiveMeBooksPR #excerptreveal #contemporaryromance



EXCERPT REVEAL
Title: Moody
Author: Penelope Ward
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 22, 2022
 

BLURB
 
From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.
 
The day I showed up to Dax Moody’s sprawling home, I had no idea what was coming.

As a traveling massage therapist, I was used to entering the houses of strangers.

But this assignment was different from any before it.

From the outside, I’d correctly assumed the owner was rich. What I didn’t realize was that he would be younger than I’d imagined, single, stunningly gorgeous, and mysterious.

Despite the fact that Dax had booked a massage, it never actually happened, since our first appointment was unexpectedly cut short by a comedy of errors.

Certain I’d never see him again after that day, I’d done nothing but think about the captivating man.

To my surprise, he called a second time. That appointment, we talked a lot, developing a stronger connection. But once again, there was no actual massage.

The man I now affectionately called “Moody” kept calling me to come back.

It took three times before I finally gave him the massage he’d ordered. Let’s just say it was challenging to keep things professional. I was extremely attracted to Dax, and by that time, I was falling hard.

Eventually, I’d find out why he’d been so aloof, the reason why he and I could never be together.

Our story was supposed to end there, but it didn’t.

Instead, I was left perpetually longing for a forbidden man.
 
 
GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61440501
 
BOOKBUB LINK: https://www.bookbub.com/books/moody-by-penelope-ward
 
 
PRE-ORDER LINKS
 
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3uRdDXM
B&N: https://bit.ly/3Aq6twM
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3QH6NfC
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3C7pMMm
Audible: https://adbl.co/3P1L3dr
Amazon Audio: https://amzn.to/3zxua4w
Paperback: https://amzn.to/3uNMnsY
 
Sign up to be alerted when it goes live on Amazon here: https://fave.co/2KoLPUN
**No Amazon e-book preorder. Will go live on/around release day.
 
 
EXCERPT
 
Copyright © 2022 Penelope Ward
 

Monday, August 1, 2022

Are you a #Wattpad reader? I have 3 stories for you! #romance #romancereaders #contemporaryromance #romanceauthor #freebooks

Carla Krae Wattpad Updates

It'd been years since I'd last posted at Wattpad, but seeing some author discussions recently reminded me to return. So......

The new version of KISSED has been uploaded. I updated this title in December. 

The previous version from 2014 is still on Wattpad because I don't want to lose all the lovely comments readers made, but I encourage anyone new to start with the latest version.

KISSED (Jacob and Beth's Rockstar Life #1)

(2022 version!) 

Beth: 
Neighbors. Best friends. It was only a crush I harbored for Jacob until I was eighteen. Until London. It's funny what Geometry class and a shared backyard wall can bring about. With a two-year age difference, we were firmly in the Friend Zone during high school, but a pre-college trip to London will change our lives forever. 

Jacob: 
Neighbors. Best friends. That was all I thought of Beth until London. Until she kissed me and stole my heart. One kiss ignites chemistry and passion we can't ignore, but is this only a summer fling? 

KISSED is the first of five books exploring Beth and Jacob's relationship with all its joys, flaws, and heartache. 

Contemporary Romance saga. This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.


Next is a short story:



Sam and Kate are best high-school friends crushing on each other but afraid to act on it. With high school ending, there’s one last night that might bring those feelings public.

Will they finally give in to that attraction?

This story is an exclusive sneak peek into a second-chance romance.



Last but not least:


(I'm posting a chapter per day so far.)

What is an L.A. rockstar doing in Big Bear on Christmas Eve?

A sudden, strong blizzard has submerged the mountain in snow, keeping my family home. Resigned to spending my first Christmas as a widow alone, I’m startled by someone pounding on my cabin door—a handsome man carrying a guitar and needing shelter.

Dylan is sweet, funny, and the complete opposite of my former husband. As we get to know each other, he’s so damn hot I can’t resist learning what he has to offer.

Is this a single night of passion, or the beginning of lasting love?

This story is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.