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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Contemporary Fantasy. The Dragon's Playlist by Laura Bickle.




The Dragon’s Playlist
Laura Bickle

Genre: Contemporary Fantasy

ISBN: 9781537891965

From the author of THE HALLOWED ONES and NINE OF STARS comes a new novel blending the magical and the real…

“This is war,” the dragon said. And she believed him.

Di fled rural West Virginia to study music and pursue a bright future as a violinist. But when a mining accident nearly kills her father, she is summoned back home to support her family. Old ghosts and an old flame emerge from the past. When Di gets a job as a bookkeeper at the same mine where her father worked, she is drawn into a conflict pitting neighbor against neighbor as the mine plans an expansion to an untouched mountain.

If the mining company’s operation goes forward, there will be more at stake than livelihoods or the pollution of the land: Di has discovered a dragon lives deep within Sawtooth Mountain, and he is not happy with this encroachment upon his lair. When catastrophe strikes, Di must choose between her family’s best interests and protecting the dragon – the last surviving bit of magic in Di’s shrinking world.

In every fight, sides are chosen. And there can be no yearning for what has been left behind.

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About the Author

Laura Bickle grew up in rural Ohio, reading entirely too many comic books out loud to her favorite Wonder Woman doll. After graduating with an MA in Sociology-Criminology from Ohio State University and an MLIS in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she patrolled the stacks at the public library and worked with data systems in criminal justice. She now dreams up stories about the monsters under the stairs. Her work has been included in the ALA’s Amelia Bloomer Project 2013 reading list and the State Library of Ohio’s Choose to Read Ohio reading list for 2015-2016.

More information about Laura’s work can be found at 



Monday, August 28, 2017

Hard Miles by Trish Arcangelo. #contemporaryromance



Today it’s my pleasure to interview Trish Arcangelo, author of Hard Miles, Chisholm Falls, Book 1.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Date of Publication: 8/23/17

ISBN: 978-1-5092-1555-3
ISBN: 978-1-5092-1556-0

Number of pages: 180
Word Count: 45,550

Cover Artist: Diana Carlile

Tagline:  It’s a rough ride from dark past to second chance

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Book Description


On the run from her psycho ex, Laurel Wheeler stops in Chisholm Falls, Texas for snacks at a gas station just before it’s held up by two desperate criminals. When one robber begins firing, a handsome stranger named Jase Miles saves her life. Hoping to make a little money and thank her rescuer at the same time, the broke Laurel agrees to a secret deal regarding Jase, who's the town pariah.

But what starts as deception quickly turns complicated. Laurel begins to fall for the brooding man who hides his pain behind a mask of indifference. And Jase begins to fall for the sweet woman who, unlike everyone else in town, doesn’t treat him like a monster. Then a careless mistake shatters the fragile trust and their growing bond… perhaps beyond saving.


Let’s Interview...


How did you come up with the title?

The hero in the book is Jase Miles so the title HARD MILES is a reference to his last name.  But it is also a reference to the difficult journeys that both Jase and Laurel have to go through to get to their happily ever after. 

What made you choose the main setting for your book?

I’m a born and raised Texan and I grew up in a town that was large enough to not be considered “small” but was definitely not a big city.  I created the town of Chisholm Falls using that as my template.  After all, is there a better place than Texas to set a romance series with rugged alpha heroes?

Tell us about your book cover and how it relates to your story.

The cover features a waterfall, the falls that the town in Hard Miles is named after and which also happens to be the scene of an event in the story.  The cover also features a handsome man without his shirt on, which is kind of my thing now.  This is my third published book and so far all included a bare male torso.  I think it’s a trend that should continue ;)

Are you currently working on another story? If so, we’d love some details.

Yes, Hard Miles is the first book in what will be at least a three book series.  I’m currently wrapping up the second book, which will be Lucas Chance’s story, the hunky bar owner in Hard Miles. 

What sort of personality does your hero have?

Still waters run deep: that sentence pretty much sums up Jase.  He’s standoffish and gruff, the town recluse.  But once Laurel takes the time to get to know him she discovers a passionate, caring man beneath the façade.

What sort of personality does your heroine have?

Laurel is a spunky young woman with a sharp wit but her tough past has somewhat dimmed her fire.  Self-preservation is first and foremost on her mind, until Jase comes along and has her throwing caution to the wind. 

How long have you been writing? How long have you been published?

I started focusing seriously on the craft of romance writing about six years ago.  I finished my first book at the end of 2013 and was blessed enough to have it published in February 2015. 

Do you prefer to write short stories, novellas or novels? Why?

I prefer to write novellas or short novels.  For me this is the perfect length, it’s long enough to develop the characters and story, but short enough that it requires tight writing and focuses on the main love story since there’s no real room for subplots.  It’s the length I generally prefer to read as well.   

Excerpt


She walked toward him then, with purpose. Once she was standing directly in front of him, so close that he couldn’t pretend to ignore her, she’d said, “Just go with it.”

Laurel intended to kiss him then. He knew it. She was going to kiss him in front of everyone, a declaration. It would have been an act of kindness, her falling on the sword of a debt she thought she owed. The thought made him sick. He didn’t want her kisses of pity. He wanted her to kiss him because she was driven to, because she was mad for him. And though he’d do it again, even now he kicked himself for stopping that kiss. If pity was the price of admission to another taste of those lips, maybe it would have been worth it.

But he stopped her. He put a hand out to halt her and then led her toward the storeroom, his hand on the small of her back like a brand. Warmth pooled in his dick from just that small touch. As soon as the door to the storeroom snapped closed behind them Jase whirled her around until her back flattened against the brick wall, snarling. “What game are you playing?”

Her eyes went wide and the stunned look on her face almost had him apologizing, almost had him begging to try the kiss again. “No games,” she whispered.

He slammed his hands against the wall on either side of her head. “Defending me at every turn, as if you’ve been made my personal savior. I don’t need any paybacks for the gas station. We’ve been over this.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Oh? Then what the hell was that little performance out there?”

Laurel’s expression turned angry. God, she was even hotter when fiery and indignant. Jase was careful not to press too close so he could hide his raging erection.

She said, “Fine, I was just trying to help, you ungrateful—”

His stomach and his erection fell. “You what?”

The answering look on her face said she realized her mistake.

“So it was pity?” He spat, shoving away from her.

“That’s not what I meant, Jase.”

He pulled her to him again, unable to decide what he wanted. “Isn’t it? Well, then, by all means, baby, pity me.” And then he covered her lips with his.

About the Author



 Trish has been an avid fan of romance fiction since she "borrowed" a book from her mother's stash when she was just a teenanger (it was Hearts Aflame by Johanna Lindsey).  She's been devouring all genres of romance ever since.  She nursed a long time dream to write stories of her own and finally realized there was no time like the present.  After completing and publishing her first book, a fantasy romance, in early 2015, she is now writing a contemporary romance series.

A native Texan, Trish lives just outside Austin with her incredibly supportive husband and their incredibly spoiled dog.  Aside from romance fiction, her other loves include dogs, warm weather, wine, playing trivia, and spending too much time on social media. 



Thursday, August 24, 2017

24 Hours and Counting! 40+ Participating Authors.



Hello all! If you haven’t heard yet, the countdown’s on to August 25th!

I’m celebrating the end of an amazing summer alongside tons of fantastic authors in the LAST DAYS OF SUMMER MEGA-GIVEAWAY event. Every 15 minutes a prize will be given away so hurry up and join so you can participate on August 25th!!

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***PARTICIPATING AUTHORS***
August 25'th 


*10:00 - Giveaway #1 – Dariel Raye
*10:15 - Giveaway #2 – 1 of 4 Deanna Jewel
*10:30 - Giveaway #3 – 1 of 3 Zoe Dawson
*10:45 - Giveaway #4 – 1 of 2 Marie Lavender
*11:00 – Giveaway #5 – Sheena Binkley
*11:15 – Giveaway #6 – Uvi Poznansky
*11:30 – Giveaway #7 – P.L. Parker
*11:45 – Giveaway #8 – TL Travis
*12:00 – Giveaway #9 – Darlene Kuncytes
*12:15– Giveaway #10 – N.D. Jones
*12:30 – Giveaway #11 – 2 of 4 Deanna Jewel
*12:45 – Giveaway #12 – Stephany Tullis
*1:00 – Giveaway #13 – A.R. Von
*1:15 – Giveaway #14 – Kayelle Allen
*1:30 – Giveaway #15 – Jessica Nicholls
*1:45 – Giveaway #16 – Desiree A. Cox
*2:00 – Giveaway #17 –Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku
*2:15 – Giveaway #18 – P.T. Macias
*2:30 – Giveaway #19 – Shyla Colt
*2:45 – Giveaway #20 – Lily Harlem
*3:00 – Giveaway #21 – Marie Fostino
*3:15 – Giveaway #22 – Zoe Dawson
*3:30 – Giveaway #23 – Sue Harmeling
*3:45 – Giveaway #24 – Liz Gavin
*4:00 – Giveaway #25 – Lucina Wall
*4:15 – Giveaway #26 – Amanda Roberts
*4:30 – Giveaway #27 – Iris Blobel
*4:45 – Giveaway #28 – 3 of 4 Deanna Jewel
*5:00 – Giveaway #29 – Jacquie Biggar
*5:15 – Giveaway #30 – Kathleen Rowland
*5:30 – Giveaway #31 – Leanore Elliott
*5:45 – Giveaway #32 – Amanda Carney
*6:00 – Giveaway #33 –Dormaine G.
*6:15 – Giveaway #34 – Krystal White
*6:30 – Giveaway #35 – Sky Purington
*6:45 – Giveaway #36 – Stephanie Nicole Norris
*7:00 – Giveaway #37 – Kiru Taye
*7:15 – Giveaway #38 – Ursula Sinclair
*7:30 – Giveaway #39 – Savannah Verte
*7:45 – Giveaway #40 – Blak Rayne
*8:00 – Giveaway #41 – Muffy Wilson
*8:15 – Giveaway #42 -  Colby R. Rice
*8:30 – Giveaway #43 – Cristina Hodgson
*8:45 – Giveaway #44 – LM Preston
*9:00 – Giveaway #45 – Jane Anthony
*9:15 – Giveaway #46 – 2 of 2 Marie Lavender
*9:30 – Giveaway #47 - 3 of 3 Zoe Dawson – still need booklink
*9:45 – Giveaway #48 – 4 of 4 Deanna Jewel