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Thursday, May 10, 2018

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund BOOK FUNDRAISER!

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Welcome to the 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Book Fundraiser benefiting the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
For the 6th year, an amazing group of authors have generously agreed to donate a portion of their May sales to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund.
Here is how you can help raise money and awareness for mental health:
  • You can purchase a book from the amazing books listed below! We hope you will #1click4charity a number of these amazing books! Please note that although are Amazon Kindle buy links, the portion of sales is from any platform: digital, print and audio.
  • Share the image below or any of the custom photos the participating authors share on social media to raise awareness and to show your support.
  • Make a tax-deductible donation directly to the Keith Milano Memorial Fund at AFSP.
Thank you in advance for your support as we work to bring mental illness out of the darkness.

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6th Annual May Mental Health Awareness Book Fundraiser

Author Book Buy Link
Alison G Bailey Present Perfect https://amzn.to/2GXior2
The Dance https://amzn.to/2uLCI9X
Amy Harmon The Smallest Part https://amzn.to/2q6ZS4W
Alyson Santos Night Shifts Black (NSB #1) https://amzn.to/2IrIDTm
Tracing Holland (NSB #2) https://amzn.to/2cTC3cL
Viper (NSB #3) https://amzn.to/2EnhPS0
Limelight (NSB #4) https://amzn.to/2GxViYD
Traitor https://amzn.to/2GRhnRf
TRICENT Commissioning https://amzn.to/2uLjhOh
Amy Daws The One Moment https://amzn.to/2vGWlQQ
Amy Lane Chase in Shadows https://amzn.to/2EjRxjs
B Cranford The Brightest Star https://amzn.to/2EjRzrA
A Little Bit Crazy https://amzn.to/2Iu006a
A Crazy Christmas https://amzn.to/2JjjpHX
Brenda Rothert Do you Like my Wiener? https://amzn.to/2q4LbzX
Corinne Michaels Say You’ll Stay https://amzn.to/2JkqdFs
Drew Elyse Dissonance (Dissonance Series #1) https://amzn.to/2GB0jvs
Harmony (Dissonance Series #2) https://amzn.to/2q5iCT4
Savage Disciples Series https://amzn.to/2uIC6lc
Clutch (Savage Disciples MC #1) https://amzn.to/2uLGJLz
Shift (Savage Disciples MC #2) https://amzn.to/2uRPSSM
Engage (Savage Disciples MC #3) https://amzn.to/2GBGW9y
Ignite (Savage Disciples MC #4) https://amzn.to/2EhKXKg
Combust (Savage Disciples MC #5) https://amzn.to/2GBHfBe
Cruise (Savage Disciples MC #6) https://amzn.to/2q72EHo
Emily Snow Distraction https://amzn.to/2EmBzF6
ES Carter Love By Number Series: https://amzn.to/2GUPbNa
Nineteen https://amzn.to/2H9d9SH
Twenty One https://amzn.to/2HbXFgQ
Three https://amzn.to/2GR5SJx
Thirteen https://amzn.to/2H9deFZ
One https://amzn.to/2GYnfs1
Eight https://amzn.to/2uMNkoQ
Felicia Lynn Love’s Learning Curve https://amzn.to/2vIj1QB
Trouble with the Curve https://amzn.to/2HYQ1GZ
Ginger Scott Waiting on the Sidelines https://amzn.to/2uUaOIX
Going Long https://amzn.to/2GvclKC
Blindness https://amzn.to/2EkJCSJ
How We Deal With Gravity https://amzn.to/2Ek2odc
This Is Falling https://amzn.to/2q711cO
You and Everything After https://amzn.to/2Hc6lnq
The Girl I Was Before https://amzn.to/2uMQ8m2
In Your Dreams https://amzn.to/2GUekI2
Hold My Breath https://amzn.to/2GYz8OF
The Hard Count https://amzn.to/2GARUMn
A Boy Like You https://amzn.to/2q6gKZn
A Girl Like Me https://amzn.to/2EjORT0
Wild Reckless https://amzn.to/2q7224j
Wicked Restless https://amzn.to/2EktgJS
Memphis https://amzn.to/2GxRaHZ
Harper Sloan Corps Security 6 book series https://amzn.to/2GTKgJd
Alex (Corps Security book 1) https://amzn.to/2GU7bnR
Cage (Corps Security book 2) https://amzn.to/2HbWGzs
Beck (Corps Security book 3) https://amzn.to/2qrjbG6
Uncaged (Corps Security book 4) https://amzn.to/2ILvOna
Cooper (Corps Security book 5) https://amzn.to/2ED24GH
Locke (Corps Security book 6) https://amzn.to/2HskVaq
K Bromberg Sweet Cheeks https://amzn.to/2qbe91t
Katy Evans REAL https://amzn.to/2EhOkAU
RACER https://amzn.to/2q5kEmh
Kelly Jamieson Shut Out: A Bayard Hockey Novel https://amzn.to/2EjIajQ
Kennedy Ryan Long Shot https://amzn.to/2GRkY1H
Kindle Alexander Double Full https://amzn.to/2Gxv6NE
Laura Ward Because of You
Laurelin Paige Free Me https://amzn.to/2GCnmFY
Leylah Attar 53 Letters For My Lover https://amzn.to/2IvwI6T
The Paper Swan https://amzn.to/2JjorEk
Mists of The Serengeti https://amzn.to/2Jh1WQq
Melanie Harlow Some Sort of Happy https://amzn.to/2q4x4dU
Melanie Moreland Into the Storm https://amzn.to/2Jl99yX
Beneath the Scars https://amzn.to/2q5Wt7n
Over the Fence https://amzn.to/2GAQTnx
The Contract https://amzn.to/2H9ciBp
The Baby Clause https://amzn.to/2uLx5se
It Started with a Kiss https://amzn.to/2q590rl
My Image of You https://amzn.to/2q2GQfY
Bentley - Vested Interest #1 https://amzn.to/2IuJLWz
Aiden - Vested Interest #2 https://amzn.to/2pMeM0Z
Melissa Collins As I Am https://amzn.to/2FgSv0a
Michelle Mankin The Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances series https://amzn.to/2Jl5FfS
Outside https://amzn.to/2EjVrJ8
Riptide https://amzn.to/2Gxp7sa
Oceanside https://amzn.to/2uPfq2V
Natasha Madison Something so Unscripted https://amzn.to/2JjncVH
Nicole Edwards Sniper 1 Security series https://amzn.to/2GB2NtI
Wait for Morning https://amzn.to/2q3Oesu
Never Say Never https://amzn.to/2q2yoxg
Tomorrow’s Too Late https://amzn.to/2GWZeRQ
Raine Miller Filthy Rich https://amzn.to/2Empdgq
RK Lilley Bad Things https://amzn.to/2qoAPub
Sawyer Bennett Atticus https://amzn.to/2EkkgVf
Sierra Simone American Queen https://amzn.to/2uLL41j
Susan Stoker Rescuing Wendy https://amzn.to/2uMnBgn
Timothy Hilke I am not Broken https://amzn.to/2q4ZB3a
Toni Aleo Overtime https://amzn.to/2GxtZcQ
Virna De Paul Kiss Talent Agency series https://amzn.to/2Ej9heI
Book 1: Lip Action (Book 1) https://amzn.to/2H8iERm
Book 2: Locking Lips (Book 2) https://amzn.to/2GxoZ7R

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Fund Information:
The Keith Milano Memorial Fund was established to help raise awareness about the devastating and deadly disease that is mental illness. Keith’s spirit and laughter is kept alive through our efforts to increase awareness about mental illness and to raise money for education and imperative research. Keith often struggled with society’s perception of mental illness. Our hope is that by having the strength to say that Keith was “Bipolar” we can strip away the stigma and help others to be more open about their disease.

If you want to know more about Keith or why Denise does what she does, here is short video/interview that speaks to that!

The Keith Milano Memorial Fund benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). At the end of the event, participating authors will pay AFSP directly.

AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. AFSP is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with primary offices in New York City. Federal tax ID # is 13-3393329. AFSP’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) number is 10545. Donations to AFSP are tax deductible.

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

LOVERS AT SEASIDE by Addison Cole ★★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW! GIVEAWAY!!


BOOK INFORMATION

Lovers at Seaside 
Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers #9
By: Addison Cole
Releasing May 9, 2018 
World Literary Press


BOOK SUMMARY
After months of long-distance communication, actress Parker Collins and artist Grayson Lacroux finally plan to reconnect in the seaside town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts. But Parker never shows, and weeks pass without a word, leaving Grayson to believe he’s misinterpreted their budding relationship.

Parker has been running on autopilot ever since she lost her friend, mentor, and the only family she’s ever known, Bert Stein. Armed with junk food, tequila, and her big, lovable dog, she’s prepared to hole up and mourn—and determined to mend a fence Bert had never been able to with his estranged and bitter brother. But Parker didn’t count on the handsome artist she’s been fantasizing about for nearly a year walking in on her grief-induced drunken night.

When Grayson stumbles across Parker, he has no idea what to make of the gorgeous blonde who blew him off despite the chemistry between them. But that doesn’t stop him from feeling protective of the woman who’s consumed his thoughts for months, and when he learns of Parker’s plans to confront an angry old man, he refuses to leave her side. As Parker’s past unfolds, they’re led on an unexpected journey of discovery. Their connection deepens, until good intentions spark painful secrets, threatening the love they’ve found.

Sweet with Heat books are the sweet editions of the Love in Bloom steamy romance novels by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. Sweet with Heat books convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.





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CAT'S REVIEW

LOVERS AT SEASIDE by Addison Cole. This is an endearing story that had me laughing, crying and feeling all the feels that make up a wonderful tale. Parker and Grayson are two of my favorite characters. Parker, an actress, is struggling with the passing of a dear friend. Grayson, being a super Hero, is there for her, once she lets him in. Ms. Cole has captured my heart in this one. The journey these two partake in to reach their HEA, is filled with so much emotion - both sad and happy - that I was so sad when the book ended. I truly wanted it to go on and on so I could live out their story with them. I found I became so involved - I laughed out loud and cried with them too. Ms. Cole has succeeded in writing a sweet heat tale that, while it's sweet, it still holds the heat that makes me swoon and feel the need to break out a fan! I highly recommend, not only this adoring tale, but the other books in the series too (Although I believe they can all be read as standalones, I suggest you not miss any!). (received ARC for honest review)
★★★★★

AUTHOR INFO & FOLLOW LINKS

Addison Cole is the sweet alter ego of New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. She writes humorous and emotional sweet contemporary romance. Her books do not include explicit sex scenes or harsh language.

Addison spends her summers on Cape Cod, where she dreams up wonderful love stories in her house overlooking Cape Cod Bay.

Visit Addison on her website or chat with her on social media. Addison enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups and welcomes an invitation to your event.












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LOVE AT LAST by Claudia Connor ★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW!


BOOK SUMMARY
A brand new stand alone romance from New York Times Bestselling Author...

How many times can you be unlucky in love before you decide it’s not luck, it’s you?

With her ex-groom's words, I’m in love with someone else, still ringing in her ears, Clare Franklin flies off alone to her would-be honeymoon. Forced to accept not everyone gets that happily ever after she’s always dreamed of, she’s done with men. Until she gets tangled up, quite literally, with one sexy veterinarian. 

The only thing Dr Deacon Montgomery wants is to share his surgical expertise and get back to his two year old twin daughters. But, the connection he feels with Clare highlights just how alone he really is and makes him wonder if he can be more than doctor and daddy. 

Long talks and moonlit walks under the rustle of palms has Clare thinking maybe she gave up on love too soon. Until one phone call from home changes everything. 

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CAT'S REVIEW
LOVE AT LAST by Claudia Connor.  Such a sweet and easy to read tale.  Deacon, our Hero, is a doll.  He's a great dad, a wonderful son and a terrific lover.  Rightly so, Clare is swept away by the attraction the two share.  I liked Clare and my heart felt for her, but she did sometimes annoy me with some choices she made.  Despite that, these two together are simply meant to be.   The story, at times, hit me right in the chest as I felt the emotions flowing through these two.  There was anger, laughter, sadness, and, of course, love.  Ms. Connor writes so fluidly and effortlessly that the reader cannot help but feel what Deacon and Clare do throughout.   This was an enjoyable read that was filled with family and the ups and downs that come with a relationship and life.  (received ARC for honest review)
★★★★


AUTHOR INFO & FOLLOW LINKS

Claudia Connor is an award winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance, including the beloved McKinney Brothers series.
Claudia writes, warm, heartfelt romances with a bit of steam, a lot of family and always a happily ever after. Claudia attended Auburn University, where she received her undergraduate and masters degrees in early childhood education, and completed her studies in Sawbridgeworth, England. When she's not writing, she enjoys movies, reading, and travel, with a heavy dose of daydreaming during all three. Claudia lives near Memphis, Tennessee, with her husband and three daughters.





HOLLOW MOON by Rebecca York ★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW!!

BOOK SUMMARY
Did she save his life only to betray him? 

Werewolf detective Knox Marshall makes a near-fatal mistake when he tries to get the goods on a drug lab in isolated Western Maryland. Captured and used as a test subject in a diabolical experiment, he manages to escape. After nurse Maggie Leland finds him naked and wounded in the woods, she patches him up; but she’s hardly prepared for the drug flashbacks that spin his mind out of control or the side effects that turn him on. She and Knox get close quickly. He thinks he’s found his lifemate—until it looks like Maggie is working with the drug dealers. When he realizes he’s wrong, is it, too late to save her life?

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CAT'S REVIEW
HOLLOW MOON by Rebecca York.  This is part of the Decorah Security Series.  Having read only one previous book in the series, I found I had no trouble following along, despite this being book #17.  Ms. York fills the book with love and sex and danger and suspense too.  I enjoyed this paranormal tale and found it easy to read and follow.  I liked the characters, even if Knox came across arrogant in the beginning.  Maggie is sweet and independent and really just trying to live her life when trouble comes along.  I would have liked to have known a bit more about Maggie and her family life (although maybe that is in a previous book) as well as Knox's previous life.  It is touched upon, I just would have liked a bit more.  Honestly, paranormal is not always my favorite genre, although I found I enjoyed this werewolf tale and look forward to checking out more in this series.  (received ARC from NetGalley for honest review)
★★★★


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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

RESCUING WENDY by Susan Stoker ★★★★★ AVAILABLE 5/8/18!!


BOOK SUMMARY

Aspen “Blade” Carlisle is the last of his Delta Force team to find love…and he’s pretty bummed about that fact. Which might explain why he finds himself chatting up a telemarketer as if she’s a long-lost friend. But Wendy is surprisingly easy to talk to, so when they go from occasional calls during her work, to nightly conversations on their cells, it somehow feels right. So right, Blade eventually convinces the funny, sweet woman to meet him in person.

When their first face-to-face meeting gets high-jacked, Wendy Tucker is sure she and Aspen made a big mistake in taking their relationship to the next level. But the man is nothing if not persistent. Before long, Wendy’s allowing the handsome soldier to spend more time with her and Jack, the teen brother she’s raising, than anyone she’s ever dated. Though she knows there are limits to how close she can get to Aspen, no matter how much she likes him. Limits carefully constructed to protect Wendy and Jack from a past they’ve been running from for years.

But dating Blade means having an entire team of Deltas at her back. Which may come in handy not just with Wendy’s past…but also when her brother faces a current threat.

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CAT'S REVIEW

RESCUING WENDY by Susan Stoker.  Wendy and Blade - oh how I adore these two!  Wendy is such a strong woman, even if she feels like the world is on her shoulders.  She is so loving and protective, I admired her from the start.  Blade is yummy!  :)  He sees Wendy for the beautiful and wonderful person she is right from the start.   The interactions between Wendy, Blade and Jackson were heartwarming and heartfelt, too.  Ms. Stoker has written an endearing tale that has love and romance, yet suspense and danger too. Her characters are true, the plot is intriguing and a bit of a nail biter at times,  and the writing style flows effortlessly. I couldn't put it down until I was done. It was enjoyable to visit with some characters from previous books too.  Being a big fan, I've read all of the earlier books but it truly isn't necessary.  Although I do highly recommend them as well.   (received ARC for honest review)
★★★★★


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New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Texas where she lives, but this all American girl has also spent the last fourteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, and Indiana. She's married to a retired Army man who now gets to follow her around the country.

She debuted her first series in 2014 and quickly followed that up with the SEAL of Protection Series, which solidified her love of writing and creating stories readers can get lost in.





FROM PARIS WITH LOVE by a Wonderful Group of Various Authors. AVAILABLE TODAY!


Traveling the world for romance is only a page away. Join a collection of authors as they bring you the first installment of the Around the World With Love Anthology Series. From the historic walls of the Louvre, to the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower and beyond.
Grab your passport and get ready to explore the city of Paris and all the romance it has to offer, in From Paris with Love.
Anthology Authors: Taylor Dawn, Erin Trejo, S.L. Stacker, Stacey Lewis, MJ Carnal, Esther E. Schmidt, Kerri Ann, Elaine Marie, Brandy Dorsch, Ashlee Shades, Allysa Hart, Wendy C. Garfinkle, Erica Locke, Jade Royal, Rebekah Dodson, Natalie-Nicole Bates

ABOUT THE BOOK

From Paris With Loveby Various Authors
Series
n/a; anthology
Genre
Adult
Contemporary Romance
Publisher
Independent
Publication Date
May 1, 2018
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

LOVE AT LAST by Melissa Foster ★★★★.5 AVAILABLE NOW!!


BOOK INFORMATION

Love at Last: A Braden Flirt
By: Melissa Foster
Releasing May 2, 2018 
World Literary Press


BOOK SUMMARY
You met Cal and Rachel in Crushing on Love, now see them fall in love in LOVE AT LAST...
Cowboy Cal Hayden has loved Rachel Gray practically since the first time he set eyes on her. But Cal’s a careful, responsible man who knows better than to start a relationship before he can give it his all. He bided his time while caring for his family through his father’s terminal illness. Now his father is gone and his mother is settled, but has Cal waited too long to make his move?

What is a Flirt? The Love in Bloom big-family romance world has become so widely enjoyed, I have been asked by thousands of readers to write the stories of our beloved side characters. While I couldn’t possibly fit in writing full-length novels for each of them while maintaining my normal publication schedule, I’ve created flirts. Flirts cover twenty-four to forty-eight hours of two side characters’ lives on their path to their happily ever after, while also updating readers about their favorite main characters. Flirts vary in length and heat levels. I hope you love these quick, fun, sexy stories as much as I enjoy writing them.






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CAT'S REVIEW

LOVE AT LAST by Melissa Foster.  This is a fun and fast story that entails romance, love and even a touch of heartache.  I say that because my heart did hurt for all that Cal went through and for Rachel, having to wait for him.  However, their love story is one to enjoy and cherish.  Cal is delectable - he's is such a good guy, my heart melted at his words and actions.  Rachel is one patient gal and my heart actually hurt a bit for her at times.  Seeing the two maneuver through their journey was a joy to read  and was uplifting too. Throughout the book, there are many references to characters from previous tales.  While I enjoyed catching up with some, at times, I felt there were, maybe, a bit too many.   Even having read most of the books of this series, it did get a bit overwhelming for me.   However, Rachel and Cal's story still warmed my heart and made me cheer them on to reach their HEA.   I enjoyed this "flirt" by Ms. Foster, and look forward to future "flirts" to see where some of her other "minor" characters journey to.   (received ARC for honest review)

★★★★.5


AUTHOR INFO & FOLLOW LINKS
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.


Tuesday, April 17, 2018

EMBRACING HER HEART by Melissa Foster ★★★★★ AVAILABLE NOW!



BOOK INFORMATION
Embracing Her Heart 
The Bradens and Montgomerys
(Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls) – Book 1
By: Melissa Foster
Releasing April 17, 2018 World Literary Press


BOOK SUMMARY
Leaving New York City and returning to her hometown to teach a screenplay writing class seems like just the break Grace Montgomery needs. Until her sisters wake her at four thirty in the morning to watch the hottest guys in town train wild horses and she realizes that escaping her sisters’ drama-filled lives was a lot easier from hundreds of miles away. To make matters worse, she spots the one man she never wanted to see again—ruggedly handsome Reed Cross.

Reed was one of Michigan’s leading historical preservation experts, but on the heels of catching his girlfriend in bed with his business partner, his uncle suffers a heart attack. Reed cuts all ties and returns home to Oak Falls to run his uncle’s business. A chance encounter with Grace, his first love, brings back memories he’s spent years trying to escape.

Grace is bound and determined not to fall under Reed’s spell again—and Reed wants more than another taste of the woman he’s never forgotten. When a midnight party brings them together, passion ignites and old wounds are opened. Grace sets down the ground rules for the next three weeks. No touching, no kissing, and if she has it her way, no breathing, because every breath he takes steals her ability to think. But Reed has other ideas…




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EMBRACING HER HEART by Melissa Foster.  This is Grace and Reed's tale and what a tale it is!  Grace is a strong, independent woman but when she bumps into Reed, her first love, her vulnerability comes through.  Reed, what a swoon worthy guy.  He stole my heart.  Together, they are one of my all time favorite couples - and that is saying a lot.  I loved following along as they journeyed the path together to find happiness.  The secondary characters bring much life to the tale as well, and I certainly hope Ms. Foster sees to writing their stories soon too.  EMBRACING HER HEART is a contemporary romance that made my heart sing - I can't wait to read it again!  (received ARC for honest review)
★★★★★


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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.