tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89528553065918665912024-02-21T08:10:55.864-08:00The Librarian's BookshelfAriel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.comBlogger445125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-1689579046760638462022-04-30T10:01:00.003-07:002022-04-30T20:14:34.428-07:002022 Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon Master Post<p> Good morning! I had planned for awhile to participate in the readathon but never made my post haha. This will serve as my master post for all surveys and books completed! Read along with me!</p><p>---</p><p>Opening Survey:</p><p>What fine part of the world are you reading from today? I'm reading from Salem, Oregon!</p><p>Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? I honestly don't know... I have a bunch I want to finish up that have been In Progress for awhile, so I think just getting some books completed makes me happy!</p><p>Which snack are you most looking forward to? I'm pregnant and I've been craving cheese a lot, so probably my box of Cheeze-Its!</p><p>Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm a 31 year old married mama, pregnant with baby 2, and I do love my books! I used to read a lot more (before kids lol) but I'm trying to get back into it more. I look forward to this readathon every year!</p><p>If you participated in the last readathon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first readathon, what are you most looking forward to? I always try too hard and try to read the entire 24 hours. It ends with me exhausted and cranky and it's not worth it! I plan to loosen up this year and let this day go as it goes.</p><p>---</p><p>Mid-Event Survey:</p><p>What are you reading right now? God Bless This Mess by Hannah Brown!</p><p>How many books have you read so far? I've only been listening to the above on audiobook and reading one other paperback, none finished so far.</p><p>What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the readathon? I'm just looking forward to making progress in my current books!</p><p>Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? Yes, but I knew they would happen so I'm not letting it get to me.</p><p>What surprises you most about the readathon, so far? I'm glad I can take it easy this year and not put too much pressure on myself!</p>Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-53686187869364904632020-10-21T18:12:00.003-07:002020-10-21T18:12:18.069-07:00Mini Review and Blog Tour: The Plans We Made<image link=""><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BCvpaUcs-6W4tnf3Nup8ZVMd214m0UwF2xDQrODEh7wQofDXev1VooPPQuRKAtuKNd0GCv_Di9TkJ4_wBtagjuqvQP889h8MobOXRARQ9_rLJmsPJ8q7uNAu5YJJCq535aJP7UZLRQ2d/s2048/The+Plans+We+Made.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1346" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BCvpaUcs-6W4tnf3Nup8ZVMd214m0UwF2xDQrODEh7wQofDXev1VooPPQuRKAtuKNd0GCv_Di9TkJ4_wBtagjuqvQP889h8MobOXRARQ9_rLJmsPJ8q7uNAu5YJJCq535aJP7UZLRQ2d/s320/The+Plans+We+Made.jpg" /></a></div><br />The Plans We Made by Kathryn Cushman & Lauren Beccue<br />
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<br />This book was beautifully written! The teaser alone had me hooked - I knew I needed this book! The two main protagonists are women I can relate to and the reader feels themselves rooting for them both throughout the book. It's a longer novel, but every page is worth it! Their stories and connection are heartfelt and a great read in the struggling times right now. I definitely recommend giving this book a chance!</div>
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In this uplifting and faith-strengthening devotional book for Christian parents, best-selling children's author Marty Machowski encourages parents in the midst of parenting trials to look to the Lord for help. Full of Biblical Scripture, testimonies of faithful parents, and insightful meditations, Parenting First Aid equips Christian parents to run to God and trust his ability to do what they can t.<br />
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As a companion small group resource to Parenting First Aid by Marty Machowski, this study guide reminds Christian parents they aren't alone in their struggles, providing an opportunity to talk about their challenges and pray for and encourage other parents.<br />
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Raising kids isn't getting any easier, especially with the introduction of insta-porn on electronic devices, the ease of access to drugs, and the ever-increasing blurring of sexuality. This study guide is for weary mothers, fathers, and guardians who are overwhelmed with their children's choices and the culture that wars against their souls.<br />
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Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-43296206736782139192020-04-26T08:29:00.002-07:002020-04-26T08:29:26.866-07:00Hour 24: Closing Survey and Final TotalsHi readers! I decided to dip out early again but I got some good sleep and that is what matters haha. Time for the wrap-up survey!<br />
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How would you assess your reading overall? I did pretty well this year! I used audiobooks part of the time so real life didn't get too much in the way for me at all.<br />
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Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it? Not really haha. I just wanted to finish a couple books I was in the middle of, and I did!<br />
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What was your favorite snack? Muddy Buddies for sure.<br />
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Wanna volunteer for our next event? Stay tuned for the recap post! I am alllllllways up for volunteering! Come join me!<br />
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I ended up finished 2 books. I finished Your New Money Mindset: Create a Healthy Relationship with Money by Brad Hewitt in paperback and A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas on audiobook. I did start another book and its companion study guide; that review will be up by the end of May for the blog tour! Thanks for following along this year, friends!Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-4952164316838938792020-04-25T19:57:00.002-07:002020-04-25T19:57:44.514-07:00Hour 16: Mid-Event Survey and wrapping up...Hi friends! I had really hoped to make it to the end this year but I'm getting a headache already, and I have an early appointment tomorrow that is only 3 hours after the end of the readathon. Sleep will be needed haha.<br />
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I thought it would be fun to do a semi-wrap up post with the mid-event survey! I will come back and do the closing survey as well, but it may not be until a few hours after the event ends.<br />
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Mid-Event Survey:<br />
1. What are you reading right now? Currently, I am reading Parenting First Aid. It's one of my favorites so far!<br />
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2. How many books have you read so far? I have finished 2 and am working on the 3rd.<br />
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3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? Honestly, Parenting First Aid is good so far! I am looking forward to digging more into it.<br />
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4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? Since I have a toddler, yes, there are lots of interruptions haha. I have to just let them happen and get back into reading spurts when I can.<br />
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5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? It's almost easier this year, since I can read in between projects, but I don't feel like I mentally prepared myself so it's been hard to keep going.<br />
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How are you doing so far?Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-89658732083904246712020-04-25T16:00:00.002-07:002020-04-25T16:00:52.823-07:00Hour 12: Halfway pointWelcome back! I took a nap during a small break but also finished my audiobook so progress is still happening! I will be moving into my Kindle books now to get a bit of a fresh change. Anyone else using Kindles more than physical books this year?<br />
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How is everyone else doing at the halfway point?Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-52418339530893612712020-04-25T13:10:00.001-07:002020-04-25T13:10:14.704-07:00Hour 9: Took a blogging breakWelcome back! We had some errands to run, so we took a drive while I continued listening to my audiobook. Plus the toddler needed lunch at some point so we figured a little break was best haha. I'm still not through my audiobook, but I'm getting close to the end! Hope to have is done in the next couple of hours.Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-13160712396409728802020-04-25T10:05:00.001-07:002020-04-25T10:05:51.794-07:00Hour 6: I've been awake HOW long?!We have hit the quarter-way mark! Yes, that's a thing. I am about half-way through my audiobook at this point. I think I may be nearing the need for my first nap, but I'm trying to hold off until right before the toddler's naptime so I can get some good reading done while he is asleep.<br />
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You may not see these updates every hour for a while, as I don't expect to have much of an update for the next couple hours. Follow along on Twitter for highlights!Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-55384832871077007742020-04-25T09:12:00.001-07:002020-04-25T09:12:48.163-07:00Hour 5: Real life slows me downHappy hour 5! I am still working through my audiobook. My toddler is now awake so I'm sure my reading will slow, and I know my update posts will, haha. Does anyone else get a little sad when daily life gets in the way of reading?Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-52365673833256576032020-04-25T08:03:00.000-07:002020-04-25T08:03:04.800-07:00Hour 4: Steady paceHappy hour 4! Since I have been up since 5am, I'm starting to hit a snag in my energy. However, my husband recently woke up so I think a yummy breakfast is incoming! I'm still working away at the audiobook, and thankfully the toddler is still sleeping. How is everyone else doing?Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-4327564195081842232020-04-25T07:01:00.001-07:002020-04-25T07:01:14.156-07:00Hour 3: One book down!I have finished my first book! Now granted, it was partially started, but shush. It still counts! I'm now working through my audiobook and getting a few minor projects done before my toddler starts thinking about waking up. Let's keeo up the pace!Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-17677851364884121922020-04-25T06:00:00.003-07:002020-04-25T06:00:28.851-07:00Hour 2: Making good progressWelcome back! I am less than 10 pages from finishing book 1, so I consider that a win already! Once I finish that book, I will switch over to my audiobook so I can work on some other projects while still keeping up with reading. How did your first hour go?Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-18507856392429929292020-04-25T05:01:00.003-07:002020-04-25T05:01:25.862-07:00Hour 1: Let's read!Here we go friends! I'm starting by trying to finish a few books I am in the middle of. See you in an hour for an update!Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-86840011431455249742020-04-25T04:55:00.001-07:002020-04-25T04:55:26.550-07:00Hour 0: Opening SurveyGoooooooood morning readers! I am up bright and early on the West coast and ready to read! Let's kick things off with the opening survey, shall we?<br />
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? I am reading from Salem, Oregon! We are in quarantine so this should be an easy day for me to read, haha.<br />
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2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? I'm honestly not sure! I have quite a few I am in the middle of, so I think I'm just excited to finish a few books today!<br />
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4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm a 29-year-old mama, married to my prince charming Nick, with the crazy, rainbow baby, toddler Samuel Jacob. I work for the technical help desk at a hospital and when schools aren't closed for pandemics, Nick is a substitute teacher!<br />
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5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? My goal this year is to try and stay up the entire 24 hours, even if that means a nap in the middle. I usually lose out around hour 18 because that's bedtime for me haha. I also just want to make a significant dent in my currently reading and TBR stacks today!<br />
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Let's have some fun today!Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-13888093127900360172020-04-24T12:57:00.001-07:002020-04-24T12:57:09.550-07:0024 Hour Readathon 2020Hi friends!
I am excited to announce that tomorrow, 4/24, is the next 24 Hour Readathon! I will be participating as much of the 24 hours as possible, including waking up at 5am to start first thing. Yes I know, I'm insane.
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Do you feel like you’re drowning in the everyday stress-pool? . . .<br />
Wish you could make busy-ness a business so you’d be a millionaire? . . .<br />
Welcome to the maternal order of slightly sagging sisters of the 'hood. The motherhood.<br />
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With her own offbeat brand of wit and near-wisdom, popular inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of moms drowning in the churning stress-pool of busyness. In her beloved mom-to-mom, grin-provoking style, Coty offers empathy, laughs, real-life stories, practical parenting survival tips, and fresh biblical insights to help you hear Papa God’s still, small voice through life’s chaos.<br />
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Whether you're struggling with stress related to attitude, time-management, guilt trips, patience, or something in between. . .this humor-filled volume will deliver a much-needed smile and equip you with simple-to-implement tips for attaining the peace we all crave—the peace that passes all understanding.</div>
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Anything written by Debora Coty does not disappoint. She brings real, raw writing into her books, and adds her own unique brand of humor and flavor. This book is no different. This book came at a great time in my life, and while I did finish it last year right after the birth of Sam, I re-read it often. We can always use some blessing reminders, can't we?<br />
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As moms, we are some of the most often stressed people. Because of our stress, we tend to forget the blessings we do have in our lives. Debora reminds us of those simple blessings we have, and how to hold onto those blessings even in our times of stress. This is another great one in her Too Blessed to Be Stressed book collection!<br />
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Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-74819352993085656982019-04-05T19:54:00.002-07:002019-04-07T13:12:48.611-07:0024 Hour Readathon 2019It's back for 2019, and it's tomorrow: <a href="http://www.24hourreadathon.com/">Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon</a>!<br />
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It's going to be a low key year for me since I have a newborn to take care of, but I do hope to at least finish the 3 books I am in the middle of. I have some more books in the wings to read as well, but if I don't get to them it will be okay.<br />
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Instead of making multiple blog posts this year like I normally do for each hour update, I'm going to keep one post and update it with my finished books as I go. Keep checking back here for my updates, and let me know if you are reading along with us!<br />
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Update at Hour 5 (almost 6):<br />
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It's now 9:39am my time, and the readathon started at 5am my time. While I did plan on getting up at 5 and even set my alarm, I ended up getting up with our baby around 6 and was tired enough to go back to sleep. At this point I haven't done any physical reading, but I did a little bit of listening to my current audiobook, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0063C1UQM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0063C1UQM&linkCode=as2&tag=arielrwilson-20&linkId=b484cbe685afb91c981a274734eb3642">The Jungle Book</a>. I'm about halfway through it so I hope to finish it today!<br />
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In the meantime, I'm catching up on the mini-challenges! Please feel free to leave your links below so I can read yours as well.<br />
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? I'm in Salem, Oregon!<br />
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2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Honestly, I don't think there is one. I've just been so busy being a new mom that I'm just looking forward to reading again and finishing some books!<br />
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3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Probably my oatmeal cream pies haha.<br />
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4) Tell us a little something about yourself! As I mentioned, I have a 6 week old baby who is our rainbow baby. I share lots of photos of him on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arielrwilson/">Instagram</a> if you want to peek at his cute face!<br />
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5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I'm being much more relaxed this year. I'm not focused as much on reading the entire time and just looking to get some good reading time in!<br />
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We took the baby to the first farmers market of the year and got some lunch, so I slowed down a little on my reading. I still haven't finished a book, but I got some good reading in my physical book done (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683224108/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1683224108&linkCode=as2&tag=arielrwilson-20&linkId=101b39bd0846585f44c89b430a15777f">Too Blessed to Be Stressed for Moms</a>) and almost finished The Jungle Book while I was snuggling the baby to sleep for his nap. After a nap for me, I'm going to be grabbing some dinner and getting back into it. How is everyone else doing?<br />
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1. What are you reading right now? Still reading my book from the beginning, sadly. I got a few chapters in though! (See above)<br />
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2. How many books have you read so far? 0 finished, but dipped my toes in 2.<br />
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3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? I still don't have a favorite. I'm just looking forward to finishing some books!<br />
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4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? I have as I mentioned above, but I was expecting them so it isn't a big deal to me this year. I'm just happy to get some reading time in.<br />
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5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? I'm lazier than I thought I would be this year. I'm not sure why!<br />
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So I ended up going to bed at 11pm my time because baby had been so needy and I was exhausted. I was able to finish The Jungle Book, but I got two chapters away in Too Blessed to Be Stressed for Moms. I do plan on finishing that today since I'm so close!<br />
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1. What hour was most daunting? About hour 15 or so, before I went to sleep.<br />
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2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read! The Jungle Book, which I finished, and Too Blessed to Be Stressed for Moms.<br />
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3. What was your favorite snack? The curly fries from Jack in the Box!<br />
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4. What was your favorite facet of the day? Being lazy this year was so nice!<br />
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5. Wanna volunteer for our next event? I've always enjoyed being a cheerleader, so maybe!<br />
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How did everyone else do?Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-5617964072901801362018-12-04T09:21:00.003-08:002018-12-04T09:21:37.011-08:00Book Blitz: Mountain Rescue Romance Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Leanne intrigues Christian. After she rescues him off the mountain, he glimpses a softer, more vulnerable side to her tough-as-nails personality. Christian’s not looking for a relationship, yet he can’t deny his attraction. A surprise kiss under the mistletoe sparks a three-alarm fire, but something is holding her back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Two and a half years after Grace Wilcox’s husband died a war hero, the hole in her heart and life remains. She wants to start over with their young son, but a snowstorm thwarts her plans, stranding them in Hood Hamlet. When Grace knocks on a stranger’s door in search of help, a handsome firefighter comes to the rescue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bill Paulson invites the two wayward travelers into his home. A relationship and family aren’t on his radar, but something about the widow and her son touches Bill’s heart. While Grace’s truck is being repaired, she wants to give her son a special Christmas. An overgrown kid who loves the holidays, Bill decides to do the same for Grace. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Because his mother was a hopeless romantic who wanted her son to get married so she could have grandchildren. “Because I’m bringing you to Thanksgiving dinner.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Not in a long time.” Sean tried to keep his personal life as private as he could. Not easy living in a small town full of close friends and a large, demanding family who defined the meaning of nosy. “That must be why my mom got the wrong idea.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“It’s not a problem. Just a little misunderstanding.” Zoe didn’t sound upset. “We can tell everyone the truth when we arrive. Have a good laugh about it.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“You’re not spending Thanksgiving alone.” Sean wasn’t going to let her get away that easily. He blew out a puff of air. “My mom’s expecting you now. If you didn’t show up, she’d be disappointed. She looks forward to the holidays all year. I don’t want to ruin her day.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Yeah.” And solve his problem. Problems, actually. His mom’s Thanksgiving would be salvaged, his opinionated family couldn’t say anything about him settling down, and he would get to spend time with Zoe. A win-win situation for everyone. “You in?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ariel Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8952855306591866591.post-85683671524414352852018-05-21T05:00:00.000-07:002018-05-21T05:00:02.491-07:00Release Blitz: Just One Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Title: Just One Summer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Lynn Stevens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: New Adult Romance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Publication Date: May 21<sup>st</sup>, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Carly Reynolds does not want to work at her father’s Branson theater over the summer, but she has no choice. After wrecking his prized Mercedes on Prom night, she’s got to pay him back somehow before she leaves for college. Now she’s stuck working as the personal assistant to twenty-year-old Gracin Ford, former member of one-hit-wonder boy band Accentuate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Gracin is demanding, condescending, and an all-around jerk. Carly would rather eat glass than deal with a male diva who’s more famous for his stint in rehab than his music. Until she realizes that Gracin’s lonely. Once she welcomes him into her life, she starts to let him into her heart. Even though she knows it will end when she leaves for school, Carly doesn’t want to look back on her life and wonder what if. Even if it means a broken heart.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Lynn Stevens flunked out of college writing her first novel. Yes, she still has it and no, you can't read it. Surprisingly, she graduated with honors at her third school. A former farm girl turned city slicker turned suburbanite, Lynn lives in the Midwest where she drinks coffee and sips tea when she's out of coffee. She’s the author of Full Count and Game On..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>CHAPTER ONE<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Nobody sane should ever be up at eight on a Saturday morning. Especially not when said person stayed up until three a.m. for a horror movie marathon with her best friends Ivy and Nena. So totally worth it though. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">What a waste of a Saturday. I could be sleeping, or bungee jumping, or sleeping, or ziplining, or sleeping instead of starting a job I didn’t want in the first place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I bit back a yawn as I smoothed the wrinkled turquoise polo, the required uniform for Mountain View Resort employees. Taking a deep breath to steady the waves in my stomach, I knocked on the door to room four-oh-two three times, as instructed, and squeezed my clipboard against my chest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">What had my father been thinking bringing this guy to Branson? For the last few years, I’d overheard Dad lamenting to my brother about how the shows didn’t make enough money and the profits from the resort disappeared into the theater. If Dad wanted to revive that dump, he’d need someone to sell out every performance. I had serious doubts about his choice. Another reason I was in the doghouse. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I lifted my fist to hammer the door a second time when it flew open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A wet torso greeted me, and a hint of the hotel’s jasmine soap drifted from the room. My gaze followed water dripping down tanned pecs and over the only real six-pack I’d ever seen as it disappeared into the thick hotel towel wrapped around his waist. Wow. My face burned hotter than the coffee I’d slammed earlier, and I forced my head up to meet the gaze of The Gracin Ford, celebrity bad boy and former member of Accentuate, a one-hit wonder boy band. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Gracin’s manscaped eyebrows arched as bright blue eyes took a circuit over my body. My skin tingled all over in response to his gaze. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Sadly, he had to open his mouth. “Not my type, but thanks.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Then he slammed the door in my face. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">What? That… that… that son of a bitch! I punched the door three times, fully prepared to give this egotistical asshole a piece of my mind. Meanwhile, my father’s lecture from half an hour ago echoed between my ears: “If you want to go to U of N in the fall, you work for me this summer to pay me back for the damage to the Mercedes. Don’t, and you can go to Southern Community like your brother did.” I counted to thirty, trying and failing to calm myself while I waited for his highness. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The door swung in. At least this time, he’d had the decency to put on a pair of khaki shorts and a t-shirt. His gaze shifted over me once more, and I tried not to squirm, but blue eyes gave me the creeps. And brought back memories I’d rather pretend didn’t exist. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“What now?” he asked. If he was even slightly miffed, he didn’t show it. The cool nonchalance in his voice didn’t stop my temper from shooting toward the atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I dug my nails into the back of the clipboard and smiled my best smile. “Hi, Mr. Ford. I’m Carly Reynolds, your … personal assistant. Your father provided us with a detailed itinerary of your day-to-day–”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Let me see it,” he said, leaning his shoulder against the door jam. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I handed it over, keeping the tremor in my hands at bay. Personal assistant my ass, more like his errand bitch. If he hadn’t fired his previous P.A., I could be lounging by the pool as a lifeguard or cleaning rooms or checking guests at the front desk. Instead, I had to spend my summer following every whim of a twenty-year-old has-been. As he took the itinerary, his eyebrows furrowed at something else. Before my hand could drop back to my side, he snatched it and tugged at the tie holding the leather cuff covering my wrist. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">His eyebrows lifted again and amusement danced across his full lips. “Nice tat. Why hide it?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> “Who says I’m hiding it?” He let go of my hand, and I quickly retied the cuff over the small trinity knot tattoo on my wrist. It had only been two weeks since I’d gotten inked, but Mom and Dad hadn’t noticed. Yet. I crossed my arms and bit the inside of my upper lip. As much as I didn’t want to be here, I also didn’t want to go to Southern Community. Keeping my mouth shut was kind of required if I wanted to go to Nashville in the fall. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Gracin nodded and refocused on the itinerary. He flipped the paper, shaking his head. “According to this, you’re supposed to take me to breakfast every morning at eight so we can discuss the day’s schedule.” He handed the clipboard back to me. “I’m assuming that’s why you’re here now.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Yep.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">He sighed. “Let me get my shoes. No doubt the big kahuna will be expecting me.” He moved into the room and I reached out to hold the door open. “I’ll get a more realistic schedule to you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Realistic?” I asked as he slipped on a pair of boat shoes and a Rolex that could pay for half a semester at U of N or the entire two years at Southern Community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Yeah, that’s clearly the schedule Dad wants me to keep. Not even close to reality.” Gracin stepped into the hallway, patting his pocket. He groaned and turned to stop the door from shutting completely, but it was too late. He fell forward, letting his forehead thunk against the thick wood. “You wouldn’t happen to have a key to my room, would you?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“No, but we can get one from the front desk after breakfast. You’re moving into one of the cabins today anyway.” I shrugged because it wasn’t that big of a deal. “No worries.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Gracin laughed, but there wasn’t any humor to it. “Do me a favor. Keep this key thing between us, okay? The last thing I need is to hear how irresponsible I am. Again.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I held back the scoff and the sarcastic comment that would normally shoot from my mouth in record speed. Especially since I’d heard the same lecture more times than I could count. “Yeah, okay. But we have to go now, or you’re going to have to hear how irresponsible I am.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Well, I won’t say anything about the tat in that case.” Gracin’s smile showed his Hollywood white teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">We were half way between his room and the elevator when his cell rang. I tried to ignore his half of the conversation, but when you’re alone with someone, it’s hard not to listen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Hey, babe.” Pause. “Yeah, I had a great time too.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Another pause. Gracin laughed, clutching his hand against his chest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Probably best they didn’t catch us. Photographic evidence and all.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Another pause when we got to the elevator. Gracin’s face turned from California tan to the shade of a bruised red pepper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“You didn’t? Please tell me you didn’t.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I wanted to lean closer to hear what the person on the other end had done. Celebrity drama and all. I didn’t seek it out, but that didn’t stop me from reading the headlines when they popped up on my computer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">After I pushed the button for the elevator, we stood side by side. Gracin’s fingers tightened around the phone. I could hear a female voice coming from his speaker but not what she said. Gracin slapped the mirrored doors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Housekeeping’ll love that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The doors dinged open as Gracin’s fist soared toward them, and he threw himself into the elevator. He managed not to fall, but it was so hard not to laugh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Next time you talk to that jackass, tell him you were just another one-night stand.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Wow. I’d somehow managed to keep my expression neutral when he fell into the elevator, but my mortification couldn’t be hidden. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">He stared at me in the mirror. “There goes hiding my lack of responsibility today,” he said in a calm voice that didn’t match the fury from a moment ago. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I kept my mouth shut despite the thoughts running through my head and held his mirrored gaze. Both took supreme battles of will. I thought only one thing: U of N. Nothing was going to keep me from going to Nashville. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Gracin tilted his head. His eyebrows sagged as he opened his mouth. A beep sounded from his phone, distracting him from whatever he was about to say. He shook his head at the screen and then handed it to me. “Here. Fair warning before Hurricane Albert leashes his wrath on me.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I wasn’t interested in getting caught up in his drama, but curiosity got the best of me and I glanced at the image on the screen. It wasn’t anything major. A beautiful girl with bright brown eyes and obviously dyed red hair kissed a smiling Gracin on the cheek. It was pretty clear they were in a bar when this was taken. Several empty beer bottles sat on the table in front of them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“A hot chick took a photo of you guys in a bar?” I handed the phone back. “Big deal.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> “The ‘deal’ is she sold it to a tabloid.” Gracin shoved the phone into his pocket. He didn’t spare me a glimpse, even in the mirror. “I can see the headlines already: ‘Gracin Ford Falls Off the Wagon.’ ” Finally, he faced me. “Except I didn’t. I’ve been sober for almost a year. None of those empties were mine. Not that anybody will believe me. Especially King Albert.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Yeah, ‘oh.’” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I didn’t say anything, but the heat burning the tips of my ears was enough. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The elevator opened to the lobby. Gracin motioned me out first and followed me to the private dining room. Dad sat at the head of the table in the middle of the room. My mother sat to his right, and a gray-haired man with a stringy comb-over sat on his left. His extensive lack of hair didn’t stop Albert Ford from trying. My older brother, Luke, sat next to three empty seats for me, Gracin, and my little sister, Miranda. Quite the family affair. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Carly, I’m glad you made it,” Dad said, adding a fake laugh at the end. To anyone else, it might’ve appeared teasing. I knew better. Dad was not happy we were a minute late. Of course, when it came to me, he wouldn’t have been happy had I been two minutes early either. My father was the consummate politician around here. He ruled more like a dictator, but was JFK when guests were around. “I thought you were going to be late.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“That’s my fault, Mr. Reynolds,” Gracin said. He threw out a hundred-watt smile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I fought to roll my eyes. At least he’s taking the hit for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Carly rushed me out the door, then let it close before I remembered to grab my key.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">And under the bus I go. Thanks, asshat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Dad stared through me with his laser pointer green eyes. “Well, Carly, I suggest you head to the front desk and get another. While you’re there, make sure housekeeping stays out of his room until this evening when the cabin is ready.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Yes, sir.” I let my head drop in good girl compliance, catching the laughing eyes of my brother. We both inherited Dad’s light brown hair, but Luke lucked out getting Dad’s eyes. Unfortunately, he used them to taunt me at every turn, which only served to remind me who was the chosen one in the Reynolds family. Hint, his name began with an L. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Gracin made his way toward the buffet spread. He piled fresh fruit on his plate, winking at me. I shuddered as I freed myself from the room. Guys who winked were just plain creepy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">My last summer before heading off to college was going to be the worst one of my life. All because of a little dent in a Mercedes. Smashing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Fabiola Francisco<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: Romance/Women’s Fiction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Publication Date: May 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Cassidy Rae Pressman comes with way more than Jason Stone bargained for, yet she is exactly what he’s been searching for.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Her and Rae are my family now, and no one will take them away from me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Fabiola Francisco loves the simplicity—and kick—of scotch on the rocks. She follows Hemingway’s philosophy—write drunk, edit sober. She writes women’s fiction and contemporary romance, dipping her pen into new adult and young adult. Her moods guide her writing, taking her anywhere from sassy and sexy romances to dark and emotion-filled love stories.<o:p></o:p></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Writing has always been a part of her life, penning her own life struggles as a form of therapy through poetry. She still stays true to her first love, poems, while weaving longer stories with strong heroines and honest heroes. She aims to get readers thinking about life and love while experiencing her characters’ journeys.<o:p></o:p></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">She is continuously creating stories as she daydreams. Her other loves are country music, exploring the outdoors, and reading.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Potato, potahto. But, I can’t stop thinking about you. This isn’t a line I grabbed from some cheesy movie. I know, I know, I don’t even know you,” he chuckles when I raise an eyebrow. “But I’ve seen enough to know I want to. I want to help you discover what your dreams are and watch you offer your daughter the best life she can have.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Cassidy Rae Pressman comes with way more than Jason Stone bargained for, yet she is exactly what he’s been searching for.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Her and Rae are my family now, and no one will take them away from me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Fabiola Francisco loves the simplicity—and kick—of scotch on the rocks. She follows Hemingway’s philosophy—write drunk, edit sober. She writes women’s fiction and contemporary romance, dipping her pen into new adult and young adult. Her moods guide her writing, taking her anywhere from sassy and sexy romances to dark and emotion-filled love stories.<o:p></o:p></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Writing has always been a part of her life, penning her own life struggles as a form of therapy through poetry. She still stays true to her first love, poems, while weaving longer stories with strong heroines and honest heroes. She aims to get readers thinking about life and love while experiencing her characters’ journeys.<o:p></o:p></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">She is continuously creating stories as she daydreams. Her other loves are country music, exploring the outdoors, and reading.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Title: Salt - a mermaid tale</span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Pauline Creeden</span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: YA Fantasy/Myth</span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">However, when she saves the life of a drowning human boy, she inadvertently sets off a chain of events which force her to choose a path: stay with the humans she has become attached to or return home to a life of scorn. A savage hunter draws closer, threatening even the humans. Her only hope is to keep everyone safe until the next full moon, but those around her devise their own plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Logan glanced toward Alex whose eyes were downcast, cheeks burning red. Logan spoke through his teeth. “Told me what?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Now he had Logan’s attention, Bryce stepped toward Alex and slapped him on the chest with the back of his hand. “That whole neighborly deal was all part of the plan. I told him to make sure you came to the party no matter what.” He offered a hyena-like toothy grin. “And here you are.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Blood rushed to Logan’s own cheeks. This was a set up? So what was the rest of this plan? His hands fisted. “Yep, here I am. What now?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bryce pushed on Alex’s shoulder, forcing the boy to sit, and then sat on the cushion next to him. “What now? Nothing. Enjoy the trip. Recognize what a tool you are and how I always get what I want. Oh…and stay away from Jessica.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It took all Logan had not to roll his eyes. His interest in Jessica was non-existent, but there was no way he’d tell Bryce. In some ways, it was a relief the alpha in this town only wanted to play games and give warnings. It was better than some of the beatings in alleys Logan had endured in middle-school. Things could definitely be worse. His lip pulled up into a half smile. “Whatever you say, Bryce. Awful expensive way to send a message. What did it cost you?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alex’s gaze still had not risen from the deck of the boat. The slump of his shoulders and the way he squeezed his hands around that sorry beer can kept Logan from feeling angry with his new pseudo-friend. All he felt for the guy was pity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bryce shrugged and pulled a plastic bag from his pocket containing an old-style pocket watch. He eyed it and gave a mock-frown. “It was fun carrying around this old thing…”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The sudden lift in Alex’s shoulders and gaze made it clear the item was something he cherished. The lanky boy couldn’t take his eyes off the glinting silver.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bryce tossed the watch to Max with a laugh, causing Alex to start from his seat in the same direction. He dropped his beer can when Bryce gripped his shoulder and pushed him back down. Alex’s eyes dropped momentarily, but rose again as if drawn to the item. He whimpered. “Give it back.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“So you were holding that thing hostage until Alex agreed to get me here?” Logan asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alex’s eyes met Logan’s, wide and pleading. “It was my grandfather’s.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bryce shrugged. “It’s not like I stole the piece of junk. Alex lost it in a bet.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bryce smacked him in the back of the head. “Nothing I hate more than a liar.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alex whimpered. “I did…but I didn’t mean to.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">They had probably forced a bet of some kind on Alex. It wasn’t surprising. Thugs came in all sizes and social backgrounds. It didn’t matter the size of the town…or the island.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Logan took a step toward Max who held the bag between two fingers and tossed it toward Ben when he saw Logan coming. The tack Logan was taking needed to change. He rocked back onto his heels and crossed his arms over his chest. “Are you a man of your word, Bryce?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Bryce’s smile faded, replaced with a frown. “Are you calling me a liar?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Logan shrugged. “Well if you made a deal with Alex to return the watch, why does Ben have it?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The left side of Bryce’s lip curled as he nodded toward Ben and raised a hand. “Toss it here.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">With a laugh, Ben lobbed the bag underhand toward Bryce’s upraised hand. The sneer on Bryce’s face grew into a smile that would make the Grinch proud as he lowered his hand just before the watch got there. The bag flew over the railing of the yacht into the darkness below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A yelp went out as Alex scrambled across the bench seat toward the railing on his knees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Several people lunged in the same direction, all looking over the railing. Logan was surprised to find they’d developed an audience with their little skit. The low hum of the motor and the music both cut off. He shook his head and joined the group. Someone produced a flashlight and shone it across the dark waves. The silver on the watch glinted, several yards away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“There it is!” Bryce declared and smacked Alex on the back. “Now you just have to hop over and go get it.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alex backed away from the railing, his shoulders shuddering and his voice cracking. “But I…I can’t swim.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The spectators all spit out in various fits of laughter. Bryce literally slapped himself on the knee before he could get a hold of himself. “No worries.” He grabbed a flotation device and tossed it in the general direction of the watch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“There you go,” snickered Ben.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Laughter erupted in the crowd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alex hugged himself with his arms. He had broken out into a panicked sweat. Logan had seen this look before, dozens of times in dozens of towns. Poor Alex had fallen into the trap of being a victim of this alpha over and over again, but this time, he was on the verge of breaking. Tears welled in the lanky boy’s eyes. His grandfather’s watch. If Alex’s grandfather had meant half as much to Alex as Mama Wend meant to Logan, the watch would be worth more to him than just about anything. But if he couldn’t swim, Alex was powerless to recover it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alex’s head shot up and his wide eyes met Logan’s.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Logan was as shocked to hear the words come out of his mouth as Alex was, but he was already pushing his Vans off his feet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The rest of the crowd had grown quiet, but Bryce laughed harder. “You’ll get it? Seriously? Alex put on an act to be your friend just to get you on this boat and now you’re going to get wet for him? What kind of idiot are you?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">An audible gasp went up from several of the girls when he bared his abs. Logan smiled at Bryce’s glare and pushed his shirt and cell phone into Alex’s hands. “Since you spilled beer on it anyway. You can wash it for me.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“Are you for real?” Bryce leapt to his feet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">“I’ll be back in a minute,” Logan said and nodded to the guy with the flashlight. “Keep that on the watch for me, will you?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A light drizzle started, and Logan decided he’d better hurry before the storm really kicked up. With a laugh and two steps forward, Logan leapt over the railing and down into the darkness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Title: The Opal Blade<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Kristy Nicolle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Editor: Jaimie Cordall<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Publication Date: Oct. 13, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXzIjZmwOkJTY_hfThowkLIImyGLYmP550LgVpBchrRoz4sohHzuxPMMNo2omipeR_I4yMHVY_o8A8deKEfTsLE0gPHSMQtU7zaGTRfaAHT4OFpaHnPua5dAFMIMHNQ_om-NGhlppu4U2/s1600/Kristy+Nicolle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXzIjZmwOkJTY_hfThowkLIImyGLYmP550LgVpBchrRoz4sohHzuxPMMNo2omipeR_I4yMHVY_o8A8deKEfTsLE0gPHSMQtU7zaGTRfaAHT4OFpaHnPua5dAFMIMHNQ_om-NGhlppu4U2/s200/Kristy+Nicolle.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Kristy Nicolle is a 23 year old writer living in the historically beautiful English city of Norwich. She is a full time writer and a graduate of The University of Lincoln in English literature & language, as well as an avid collector of first editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Having penned her first novel length piece at age thirteen, Kristy has been writing daily ever since and is particularly drawn to Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance and Science fiction. Kristy Nicolle's Queens of Fantasy Saga is a collection of 3 trilogies, following the lives of three extraordinary women and their journeys, both personal and fantastical, into three unique but interconnected fantasy worlds. The first trilogy in the saga, 'The Tidal Kiss Trilogy', captures the fantastical underwater world of the Occulta Mirum and its scaly tailed residents as their world, which seemed stable for so long, begins to shift. The Second and Third Trilogies names- The Ashen Touch Trilogy and The Aetherial Embrace Trilogy are currently a work in progress. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Shanna Hatfield<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: Romance <historical 20th="" century="" ii="" war="" world=""><o:p></o:p></historical></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> Orphaned at birth and a loner all his life, the last thing Sergeant Klayne Campbell needs is for feisty Delaney Danvers to entangle his thoughts. Bravely volunteering for a top-secret mission almost certain to get him killed, Klayne can’t bear the thought of dying utterly alone. All he wants is to face death knowing his life meant something to at least one person. Offering Delaney a marriage of convenience, he plans to leave behind a war bride as his beneficiary. After just one night as her husband, Klayne realizes he’ll do anything to survive and return to her.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> The moment she met handsome Sergeant Campbell at a holiday party, Delaney’s whole world shifted off kilter. Full of fun with an unquenchable zest for life, she isn’t afraid to go after what she wants. And what she wants is Klayne. When he prepares to join a hazardous mission, she seizes the opportunity to give him a reason to fight his way back home — to her heart.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> A tender, sweet romance rich with history and enduring love, Home of Her Heart captures the era and emotions prevalent during America’s entry into World War II.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> Finally, she leaned forward and kissed his cheek, softening her harsh tone. “If you can come up with a better, more compelling, convincing reason for me to marry you, I might change my answer.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author: Tara Brown</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Genre: YA Fantasy</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">This isn’t the story I wish it were.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It isn’t a love story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It isn’t anything close to love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I am sorry for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Please try to see the light in the dark.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Because it is there, hidden and frightened it will always be overshadowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In the fading light of dawn, Estelle feels the magic set upon her, changing her, allowing her eyes to meet his for the briefest of moments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Where fingers cannot grasp and lips cannot meet, love still somehow grows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">But what is love if it is based on lies?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Cursed by a creature of legends, Estelle and her love Edmond must find a way to free themselves so they may be together finally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Of course, not everything is as it seems. In fact, very little is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">From the madness in the monastery of the Silent Brothers to the bedroom in the rolling hills where her sister died, Estelle finds herself on a mission for redemption and revenge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Dressed as a pleasure house whore, she must find a way to repay the blood debt owed to each of her siblings before she can ever escape the curse and rule her lands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately she discovers each tale she is told is a lie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">For every bit of truth there is a side she is not told.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Prepare yourself for the fantasy ride you have been waiting for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Tara Brown weaves a tale meant to mess with your mind and leave you breathless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">If you loved Vengeance or The Roses, you will find yourself pulled in, desperately lost, and left broken with this one as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">This is a standalone fantasy novel, mature readers recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGbnKhus2w9wLXkb2cZVj8kYTh-aXvi7rEI3ysfb7aRMuZfM-KyJvH495CJNhSFLnjq3AOcbwLlpah9VJNXWu6LyeME_whbzulRIo_rxMPDBrwpcTeTH-em23Zv41Vh9Y1PjWIW5on65l/s1600/Tara+Brown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="515" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGbnKhus2w9wLXkb2cZVj8kYTh-aXvi7rEI3ysfb7aRMuZfM-KyJvH495CJNhSFLnjq3AOcbwLlpah9VJNXWu6LyeME_whbzulRIo_rxMPDBrwpcTeTH-em23Zv41Vh9Y1PjWIW5on65l/s200/Tara+Brown.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I believe growing up in a really small town gives a person a little advantage when it comes to the imagination. You need one or you go mad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Needless to say, mine saved me. After it got me into trouble first, that is. That's the problem with a vivid imagination, all the lies you tell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I am happily married with two daughters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I have two giant dogs, two savage cats, and a penchant for a glass of red.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Also, I drag my bread through the sauce. I can't help myself, bread is life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">According to my age, I am meant to be a responsible adult, but it isn't going well at all. I would still head off to Hogwarts tomorrow and I suspect there isn't a single wardrobe I haven't crept into, hoping to find the door to Narnia. And don't even get me started on the King's Road, I get lost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Fortunately, I am an international bestseller so I have wormed my way into a quirky or eccentric category.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Thank God for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I am represented by Natalie Lakosil from the Bradford Literary Agency and am published traditionally with Montlake Romance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TaraBrownAuthor/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">https://www.facebook.com/TaraBrownAuthor/</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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