Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Inappropriate Excerpt Reveal by Vi Keeland #contemporaryromance #newbook #comingsoon #bookexcerpt


Excited about Vi Keeland’s upcoming release, Inappropriate?
 Check out this SNEAK PEEK

I wondered if he’d be here.
I was mid-conversation with some former colleagues I hadn’t seen in a few years when I got my answer. The sight of him made me lose my train of thought.
On the other side of the room, Grant Lexington stood wearing a classic black tuxedo. He was talking to an older gentleman, which gave me the opportunity to really take him in—tall, broad shoulders, yet not overly bulky, a narrow waist with one hand resting casually in his pants pocket. Even from a distance, his confidence registered. There was something about the way certain men held themselves that showed they were in charge, and that really worked for me. It could take a man who was a seven and make him an eleven in my book. On the other hand, a handsome ten with a meek personality could be reduced to a five.
Mr. Confident held a drink in his left hand and raised it to his mouth, but he stopped before drinking. He seemed to sense something and looked around the room. When his eyes caught mine, a slow, wicked smile spread across his face. He excused himself from the conversation and strode toward me.
My body tingled as I watched him approach with long strides, and I turned from the group I’d been standing with.
“What a pleasant surprise,” he said.
I tried to appear casual as I sipped my champagne. “I’m filling in for Bickman.”
He nodded. “Of course.”
Grant eyed the group next to me. “Are you here with a date?”
“No. You?”
He smiled and shook his head. “Would a compliment be unwelcome? I wouldn’t want to sexually harass you.”
“Compliments are always welcome, Mr. Lexington.”
His eyes sparkled. Taking hold of my elbow, he led me a few feet away from the group I’d been standing with. “That’s a dangerous thing to say to a man like me.”
“What was the compliment anyway?”
Grant’s eyes swept over me. “You look beautiful tonight.”
I blushed. “Thank you.”
Grant stopped a waiter as he passed. He gulped back the rest of the amber liquid in his glass and slipped the flute of champagne from my hand, setting them both down on the waiter’s tray.
“I was drinking that.”
He motioned for the waiter to move along and returned his attention to me. “I’ll get you more when we’re done.”
“Done with what?”
He held out his hand. “Dance with me.”
I shook my head. “I’m not sure that’s such a good idea.”
He smirked. “I’m fucking positive it’s not.”

★★★

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Monday, January 13, 2020

West Coast Soulmates wide release day! #contemporaryromance #rockstarromance #NewAdultRomance #newrelease

WEST COAST SOULMATES (series collection)


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Settle in for sweet and spicy romance where finding yourself means finding true love.

This set includes THE BASSIST, THE KEYBOARDIST, and THE ROOMMATE, plus a sneak peek at A Rockstar Christmas Wedding (West Coast Soulmates #4)!

These stories are intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.

West Coast Soulmates:
The Bassist
The Keyboardist
The Roommate
A Rockstar Christmas Wedding (2020)
The Drummer - coming soon

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Carla Krae's 2020 romance projects #cockyheroclub #amwriting #writingromance #contemporaryromance #romanceauthor #romance

2020 Projects

My Cocky Hero Club contribution is due in June, so that's first priority.


Original WIPs:

A Rockstar Christmas Wedding - West Coast Soulmates #4

Picks up where The Keyboardist ended. Jen and Dylan are engaged...and expecting. He wants to get married on Christmas since they met on Christmas Eve a year ago, but they haven't even decided where they're going to live, yet. Which will win - Jen's practical side or the magic of the season?

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

The Drummer - West Coast Soulmates #5

Lincoln Adams is the new drummer for Jake's band at the end of The Keyboardist. He falls for Michaela, an aspiring singer with a tragic past.

The Bittersweet Series

Book #1 - Adrienne and Kelly's story. Expanded version of The Holiday. Smashwords | Apple | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads |

A friends-to-lovers story.

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


Book #2 - Rae and Shane's story. Smashwords | Barnes and Noble | Apple | Goodreads |

How does a small-town boy win the heart of a Bel Air princess?

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


Book #3 - Lucy and Wes' story. Smashwords | Barnes and Noble | Apple | Goodreads |

You'll meet Lucinda and Wes in Rae and Shane's book.

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


Duet #1 - 


Kate
Once upon a time, I wanted Sam to be my first everything. Coming into my life as my piano teacher’s son, he was my ally, buddy, best friend, and unrequited crush.
I kept silent on that last part. Our friendship was precious to me.
I thought it was important to him, too.
Going to separate universities proved me wrong.
Then I became my newly-paralyzed little brother’s guardian at twenty while burying our father and little sister and romantic notions were set aside. We had to survive. I had to be practical. I needed to give my little brother the best life possible.
Sam
Losing touch with Kate was my one regret in life. Most kids think they’ll have their high school friends forever. In reality, you might keep one past your college years. Life moves on.
I married sensibly—so I thought—and had two kids. Mandy and I had been in an awkward phase since our son’s birth, but I thought it was natural. The adjustment of bringing a second child into the home, or maybe post-partum depression. Then she told me she was leaving me for our pediatrician and had filed for legal separation.
That was ten weeks ago.
I’ve been working out the divorce details and our last act as man and wife will be attending my twentieth high-school reunion. Mandy values public opinion, so I’ve given her privacy in exchange for full custody of our kids, but I’m not looking forward to the charade. I don’t know how I’ll stomach smiling through small talk with her hand on my arm.
Until seeing Kate again rouses feelings long buried. She makes me feel alive for the first time in months, I’ve missed our closeness from the past, and Mom loves her like a daughter. My kids even like her instantly, and I start dreaming again for the first time in years. I want her no matter how much it complicates the weekend.
Kate Carson will finally be mine.
This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.


Duet #2 -


Kate
Sleeping with Sam the second time might’ve been the stupidest thing I’ve done in thirty-eight years. Everyone knows long-distance relationships don’t work and I went home after Christmas thinking I’d done the right thing.
Then he shows up at my door with my favorite pizza and wine and says he loves me.
Sam
I’ve never been a quitter, so when Kate ran, I left the kids with Mom and followed. I have until my plane leaves January 1 to convince her to act on our connection and take a chance on me, distance be damned. She slipped away from me twice before. I won’t let it happen again.
Kate
Sam offers me things no other man ever has, but long-distance terrifies me, especially when he wants me there with him now. His patience won’t last forever and it feels like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. Then he pushes for more at the same time my world is turned upside-down and it’s too much.
If I’m already losing everything, why not him, too?
Our timing has always sucked.
Then fate puts me back in California again.
And this time, I know I love him back.
This story is intended for readers 18 and over due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.


Mr. Perfect

Shy and socially-anxious Kimmie's father gets a job transfer during her last college year, forcing her to go with him or stay in the only town she’s ever known, and she’s not ready to be alone.
Kimmie’s best friend Erin insists she move in, putting her down the hall from her crush Justin.  He’s been Mr. Perfect since he and Kimmie met at age twelve, excelling at everything including kindness.  A Christmas party kiss might move them out of the friend zone, but she doesn’t trust it as genuine romance. The surprise affection has Erin’s meddling written all over it.
Can Justin bring Kimmie out of her shell and prove his feelings for her are the real thing, or will first love die before it begins?
This story is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations.

Saturday, December 28, 2019

JUST ONE YEAR by Penelope Ward Cover Reveal #contemporaryromance #romancenovel #NewAdultRomance #collegeromance



JUST ONE YEAR

(A standalone)
Release date: 2/24/2020
A Contemporary Romance Novel

New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Penelope Ward

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SYNOPSIS:

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

The beginning of my sophomore year in college was off to a rough start.

On the first day of orientation, I had an altercation with an infuriating British dude.

(In the men’s room. Don’t ask.)

I got home later that night and realized that the foreign student we were expecting to rent a room in my parents’ house was allergic to our cat.

So, the spare room went to someone else: Caleb—the British guy from the men’s room.

And so it began…my love-hate story with Caleb Yates. Or was it hate-love in that order?

The guy knew how to push every one of my buttons.
Sometimes I’d email him to express my aggravation and disdain.
He’d actually rewrite my own words and send them back to me.
That was the type of infuriating person Caleb was.
So frustrating.
And…
Sometimes incredibly funny and endearingly sweet.
And hot.

He eventually grew on me, and Caleb soon became one of my best friends that year.
Too bad he was headed back to England soon, so nothing could happen between
us—for so many reasons.

I definitely couldn't fall in love with him, especially since all we had was just one year.



COVER CREDITS:
Model: Chase Mattson
Photographer: Derick Smith
Cover designer: Letitia Hasser, RBA Designs

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 twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

End of 2019 Sale! December 25, 2019 - January 1, 2020! #contemporaryromance #romanceauthor #romancebooks

3RD Annual End of Year Sale!

The catalog goes live at 12:01AM Pacific on Wednesday, December 25 and expires 11:59PM on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

The discount will automatically apply to your shopping cart at checkout.

Kissed - free
Betrayed - $0.99
Forgiven - $2.00
Loved - $2.00
Completed - $2.00

The Bassist - free
The Roommate - $2.00

You're saving 50%! Purchase your books, then download in Mobi (Kindle) or EPUB (Nook and Kobo).

Saturday, November 30, 2019

All Wrapped Up for the Holidays - new release from Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Colleen Hoover, Kristen Ashley, Jill Shalvis, Elle Kennedy, K. Bromberg



It’s the season for gift giving!
Six FREE standalone holiday short stories!

The Merry Mistake by ViKeeland and Penelope Ward

Note to self: Ask Santa for glasses this year. When I accidentally mistook a gorgeous man resting outside my building for a homeless person in need of lunch, we got into it. I’d only been trying to do a good deed around the holidays, but he called me righteous. I called him something far worse. If only I didn’t have to see him again. But fate had other plans.

Finding Perfect by Colleen Hoover

A short story that brings back several of Colleen’s most beloved characters. Told from the point of view of Daniel from Finding Cinderella, readers will finally get the story they’ve been begging for more of. For the best reading experience, make sure you’ve read all three books that come together to make up this heartwarming and fun Holiday short story; Finding Cinderella, Hopeless and All Your Perfects. 

A Rock Chick Christmas by Kristen Ashley

What's Christmas with the Starks like? Get a peek into the Rock Chick world and how Luke copes with Ava going Christmas gaga and just what he will, and won't, do for his girls during the holidays.

Just Say When by Jill Shalvis

When the one you want …
Is the one you can’t seem to have…
Can love conquer all?

The Pact by Elle Kennedy
Thanks to my hectic schedule as a pro hockey player, my girl and I are spending more time apart than together. Luckily, I have a solution--a romantic New Year’s Eve getaway in the mountains, just me and Grace and plenty of sexytimes. Except this blizzard has other ideas...

The Package by K. Bromberg
Christmas week can’t get any worse for Jules Jilliland. Dumped by her boyfriend, rear-ended on the freeway, and fired from her job, she finds herself stuck in an elevator with a handsome stranger. When their packages are accidentally swapped, will it end up being a misfortunate accident that suddenly brightens her holidays?


Grab your free copy today, before it goes away! 
Available for only a limited time!


Tuesday, November 5, 2019

DIRTY LETTERS release day! Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward's newest #Montlake book is here! #amazon #contemporaryromance #kindle



DIRTY LETTERS IS LIVE!

A Contemporary Romance Novel
New York Times Bestselling Authors Vi Keeland& Penelope Ward



BLURB

I’d never forgotten him—a man I’d yet to meet.

Griffin Quinn was my childhood pen pal, the British boy who couldn’t have been more different from me. Over the years, through hundreds of letters, we became best friends, sharing our deepest, darkest secrets and forming a connection I never thought could break.

Until one day it did.

Then, out of the blue, a new letter arrived. A scathing one—one with eight years of pent-up anger. I had no choice but to finally come clean as to why I stopped writing.

Griffin forgave me, and somehow we were able to rekindle our childhood connection. Only now we were adults, and that connection had grown to a spark. Our letters quickly went from fun to flirty to downright dirty, revealing our wildest fantasies. So it only made sense that we would take our relationship to the next level and see each other in person.

Only Griff didn’t want to meet. He asked that I trust him and said it was for the best. But I wanted more—more Griff, in the flesh—so I took a big chance and went looking for him. People have done crazier things for love.

But what I found could change everything.

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VI KEELAND:

Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author.   With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-five languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.



PENELOPE WARD:

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 twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

Friday, November 1, 2019

DIRTY LETTERS excerpt reveal for Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward! #contemporaryromance #comingsoon #romanceauthors

DIRTY LETTERS


Release Date: 11/05/2019

A Contemporary Romance Novel

New York Times Bestselling Authors Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

EXCERPT REVEAL:


The small dining room table had a pile of mail. I’d had Dad’s mail forwarded to my house, so mostly it was just catalogs and junk. Once a month, Mrs. Cascio sent me everything that arrived, even though I’d told her it wasn’t necessary. I mindlessly fingered through the pile, not expecting to see anything worth keeping. But I stopped at an envelope addressed to me—well, not me, but Luca Ryan. That was a name I hadn’t heard in a long time. In second grade, my teacher, Mrs. Ryan, started a pen pal writing program with a small town in England. We weren’t allowed to use our real last names for safety reasons, so the entire class used her last name—hence I was Luca Ryan. I checked out the return address for the sender’s name.
G. Quinn
Wow, really? It couldn’t be.
I squinted at the postmark. It was from a PO box in California, not England, but I didn’t know any other Quinn other than Griffin. And the handwriting did look pretty familiar. But it had been close to eight years since we’d exchanged letters. Why would he write now? Curious, I ripped it open and scanned right to the bottom of the letter for the name. Sure enough, it was from Griffin. I started at the beginning.
Dear Luca,

Do you like scotch? I remember you said you didn’t like the taste of beer. But we never did get around to comparing our taste in hard liquor. Why is that, you might ask? Let me remind you—because you stopped answering my letters eight damn years ago. I wanted to let you know, I’m still pissed off about that. My mum used to say I hold grudges. But I prefer to think of it as I remember the facts. And the fact of the matter is, you suck. There, I’ve said it. I’ve been holding that shit in for a long time. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not obsessive or anything. I don’t sit in my house thinking about you all day long. In fact, there have been months that go by when thoughts of you don’t even enter my brain. But then some random thing will pop into my head out of the blue. Like I’ll see some kid in a pram eating black licorice, and I’ll think of you. Side note—I’ve tried it again as an adult, and I still think it tastes like the bottom of my shoe, so perhaps it’s that you just have no taste. You probably don’t even like scotch. Anyway, I’m sure this letter won’t find its way to you. Or if by some miracle it does, you won’t answer. But if you’re reading this, you should know two things.
1. The Macallan 1926 is worth the extra cash. Goes down smooth.
2. You SUCK.

Later, traitor, Griffin

What in the hell?
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BLURB:

I’d never forgotten him—a man I’d yet to meet.

Griffin Quinn was my childhood pen pal, the British boy who couldn’t have been more different from me. Over the years, through hundreds of letters, we became best friends, sharing our deepest, darkest secrets and forming a connection I never thought could break.

Until one day it did.

Then, out of the blue, a new letter arrived. A scathing one—one with eight years of pent-up anger. I had no choice but to finally come clean as to why I stopped writing.

Griffin forgave me, and somehow we were able to rekindle our childhood connection. Only now we were adults, and that connection had grown to a spark. Our letters quickly went from fun to flirty to downright dirty, revealing our wildest fantasies. So it only made sense that we would take our relationship to the next level and see each other in person.

Only Griff didn’t want to meet. He asked that I trust him and said it was for the best. But I wanted more—more Griff, in the flesh—so I took a big chance and went looking for him. People have done crazier things for love.

But what I found could change everything.

The Bittersweet Series will return - news about Sweet Reunion and upcoming releases #contemporaryromance #romancebooks #newbooks #amwritingromance

Bittersweet Series Update

Sweet Reunion is down with the end of October.

Despite a lot of hard work and my best efforts, this book hasn't been successful, so I need to rethink this story and do a relaunch in the future. Something didn't click with readers like I thought it would, like I planned when writing it, so this book will be revised and re-released one day later in the series.

I'm grateful for those of you who did like it this spring. 

Now I hope you'll check out my other books while you wait for the new Bittersweet stories.

Here are the couples coming to you soon:

Book #1 - Adrienne and Kelly's story. Expanded version of The Holiday. Work in progress. 

Smashwords | Apple | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads |

A friends-to-lovers story.

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


Book #2 - Rae and Shane's story. Work in progress. 

Smashwords | Barnes and Noble | Apple | Goodreads |

How does a small-town boy win the heart of a Bel Air princess?

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


Book #3 - Michaela and Wes' story. Work in progress. 

Smashwords | Barnes and Noble | Apple | Goodreads |

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

KISSED and THE BASSIST in more stores! #contemporaryromance #romancebooks #romanceauthor

More stores for Kissed and The Bassist

My free series starters are in even more stores!

Kissed - Google Play | eReading | Bookmate | 24Symbols | Ciando |

The Bassist - Google Play | eReading | Bookmate | 24Symbols | Ciando |


One kiss ignites chemistry and passion they can’t ignore, but is this only a summer fling?

Neighbors. Best friends. It was only a crush Beth harbored for Jacob until she was eighteen. Until London.

Neighbors. Best friends. That was all Jacob thought of her until London. Until she kissed him and stole his heart.

It's funny what Geometry class and a shared backyard wall can bring about. With a two-year age difference, Beth and Jacob were firmly in the Friend Zone during high school, but a pre-college trip to London will change their lives forever.

KISSED is the first of five books in the MY ONCE AND FUTURE LOVE REVISITED series exploring Beth and Jacob’s relationship with all its joys, flaws, and heartache. 


Dylan is the bassist for Jake Lindsey's band, but not when he's in his hometown. It's Christmas Eve and a sudden, strong blizzard has left the mountain submerged in snow, wrecking his plan to drive back to Los Angeles in time to attend Jake and Beth's party Christmas Day.

Jennifer's family was coming to spend the holiday at her cabin, but the storm is keeping them off the mountain. Resigned to entertaining herself for the night, she's startled by someone pounding on her front door--a handsome man needing shelter from the storm. Dylan is sweet, funny, and so damn hot she can't resist learning what he has to offer.

Was 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. 

My Once and Future Love Revisited series stand-alone story. Takes place after Beth and Jacob's final book. Minor spoilers.  

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Carla Krae Autumn 2019 Update

2019...

This year has been full of challenges.

In late April, Tech Guy hurt his left knee that already wasn't good. We've gone through a whole lot of medical world stupidity to finally find a good ortho doc through his chiropractor that said surgery isn't the right option and sent Tech Guy to physical therapy twice a week.

We definitely weren't expecting to have to spend over $1300 (and ongoing) this year. Tech Guy's insurance deductible is $3000 and then they'll cover 10% up to $4500.......except the Urgent Care started the submission order wrong in the first place so all these expenses haven't been counting toward said deductible.

Which was really freaking us out when the first surgeon said surgery. Tech Guy spent mid-May into Sept. saving up the $4500 to pay his part of surgery that's usually at least $10,000.

Thank God the new orthopedic surgeon thinks PT is more appropriate - and it's working. Tech Guy is able to walk without the brace for crutch for short distances around the house and at work. Prescription was 6 weeks of 12 visits, then reassess, and we're halfway through that now.

Then my uncle died Sept. 24th in Oklahoma. I haven't been able to see him since May 2004, and I couldn't afford to go to his memorial and burial, either. He was laid to rest on Monday, the 7th, and I hope it was without drama.

He'd sold his burial plot in California since making the permanent move. It took a bit to confirm that with the cemetery's records, and then my hopes of having closure here were dashed. He's now in a military cemetery in OK as a Navy veteran. I don't know when - or if - I'll ever get to see his grave.

I've been distracting myself with binge-watching Mad About You and some weaving. I haven't written anything new since April. I can't write romance when there's emotional and real life turmoil. It doesn't work.

And for just another kick in the nuts, Tech Guy had an unexpected $800 truck repair Saturday!

Sweet Reunion is coming down with the end of October.

Despite a lot of hard work and my best efforts, this book hasn't been successful by anyone's standards, so I need to rethink this series and do a relaunch in the future.

I'm grateful for those of you who did like it. I hope you'll check out my other books and have patience with me on the rest. The one story I have to deliver in 2020 is the Cocky Hero World book, because I'm contractually obligated. 

Everything else, I will let you know when I know.


Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Mr. Mayfair by Louise Bay Release Day! #contemporaryromance #romancereaders #romancenovels #newrelease




Mr. Mayfair, a brand new Fake Relationship, STANDALONE Romance from USA Today Bestselling Author, Louise Bay is NOW LIVE!!

Get your copy today!

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Synopsis:
It should be the most shocking news I’d ever gotten—My boyfriend is getting married.

Okay, technically he’s my ex-boyfriend. Two months ago he decided he wanted a break. I still thought he was my happily ever after.

On any other day, knowing he was gone for good would be the worst thing that could possibly happen.

But not today.

Because not only is my boyfriend getting married—his bride is my best friend.

And they’ve sent me an invitation.

There’s no way I’m going to attend.  I don’t care if it’s in beautiful Scotland.

Nothing and no one could convince me.

Not even when a deliciously handsome stranger tells me he needs to go as my plus one.

Not even when he shoots me a wickedly, sexy smile.

But then he offers me the opportunity of a lifetime—a dream come true. How can I say no?

But I have one condition. He has to be my new boyfriend. I mean, my pretend new boyfriend.

I'm about to find out that faking it can be a whole lot of fun.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Romance Author Blog Hop! Sept 24-30 #romancebooks #romance novels #contemporaryromance #romancereader



Welcome to this blog hop! Visit all stops here.

I'm giving away two books today!

Kissed - My Once and Future Love Revisited #1

The Bassist - West Coast Soulmates #1

Plus, I'm offering an exclusive 20% sample of my newest book, Sweet Reunion.

When finding your true love comes after a bit of heartbreak. You can't appreciate joy without tragedy.

Flavors - like life - need balance. Nearly every cookie or cake recipe includes a pinch of salt. The finest dark chocolate rides the line between bitter and buttery sweetness.

High-school best friends Kate and Sam held secret crushes for each other, but were too afraid of ruining their friendship to declare their feelings. A near-kiss at Grad Night was as close as they got before going to separate universities…and losing touch.

Twenty years later, it’s time for Kate to come home for their high-school reunion—back in the town where dreams seemed possible and the future bright, before tragedy struck.

For Sam, seeing Kate again rouses feelings long buried and he wants her no matter how much it complicates the weekend. She makes him feel alive for the first time in years, he’s missed their closeness from the past, and his mom loves her like a daughter.

Kate finds Sam even more gorgeous and sexy than twenty years ago, but his kids and mom are in California and she lives in Nashville. No matter how amazing their connection is, a relationship would never work. Why couldn’t he have shown up to that reunion fat and bald?

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


Monday, September 23, 2019

PARK AVENUE PLAYER release day! #vikeeland #penelopeward #contemporaryromance #newbook #releaseday #romancereaders




PARK AVENUE PLAYER IS LIVE!

A Standalone Contemporary Romance
New York Times Bestselling Authors Penelope Ward &Vi Keeland


BLURB

It started out like any normal day. 

Then the fender bender happened. 

The guy I collided with drove an expensive car and was drop-dead gorgeous.  Too bad he was also a total jerk.  We argued over whose fault it was and any other thing that came out of his condescending mouth.

Eventually, the police came and we went our separate ways.  The insurance companies would have to figure things out.  I had a job interview to get to anyway—one I was excited about. 

Though that excitement changed to disappointment the moment the person interviewing me walked in.  The guy from the accident.

Whoops!

Yeah, so I didn’t get the position.

The problem was, I really wanted it. No, I needed it. Anything to get me out of my current career and back into working with kids.

So, even though Hollis LaCroix was as intimidating as he was devastatingly handsome, I went back to see him and begged for a chance.



To my surprise, he gave me a shot taking care of his troubled niece.

At least my attraction to him wouldn’t be able to go anywhere. I wasn’t about to jeopardize my job or the strong bond Hailey and I formed. 

But resisting the magnetic pull between us wasn’t that simple. (Then there was our little underwear game—don’t ask.)

We continued to flirt without crossing the line—until it finally happened. 

This is the part of the story where we fall in love and live happily ever after, right?

Well, life has a way of throwing some major curveballs.

Ours was one I didn’t see coming.







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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 twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.




Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author.   With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-five languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

MR MAYFAIR by Louise Bay teaser! #contemporaryromance #newbook #comingsoon


Mr. Mayfair by Louise Bay
Release Date: October 1st, 2019


Mr. Mayfair, an all new red-hot, Fake Relationship, Standalone Romance, by Louise Bay is coming October 1st, 2019

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Amazon & Audio live October 1st.

Stella London gets some devastating news about her boyfriend and her best friend. And things just keep getting worse, until she gets the offer of a lifetime from the most unexpected man.