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My guest today - Jennifer Rae Gravely
A warm welcome to Jennifer Rae Gravely, a fellow Astraea author to talk about her fabulous new release: Knight of the Dead
You can purchase Knight of the Dead on Amazon or Barnes & Noble
I’ve always loved words. As a child, I earned the
nicknames motor-mouth and jabber jaws for my love of talking and telling
stories. Later, as an avid reader, I wrote mainly to analyze. A triple major in
history, politics, and English , I viewed life in terms of paper topics! Still,
I played with writing short stories and poetry. Then life took over—I became a
wife, mother, teacher, and coach—and even though I continued to read, I rarely
wrote anything creatively.
About ten years ago, some teacher friends and I were
talking about books and decided to try to write our own. One friend found her
groove with the challenge, and has had numerous novels published. I spent years
on two connected novels, both still unpublished. However, at the encouragement
of my friend, I tried once again to write a novel. I choose the name Persephone
for my heroine because I teach mythology, and used the tale as a
springboard.
Knight of the Dead
Persephone
Richards is in a pinch. With a wrecked car and bills stacking up, the income
from her job at the daycare isn’t enough. Mark Lawrence needs a sitter for his
little girl and Persephone is perfect for the job. What begins as an employment
opportunity leads to romance. However, a secret Persephone hides threatens the
happy ever after and puts the three of them in danger.You can purchase Knight of the Dead on Amazon or Barnes & Noble
Sweet Saturday Sample - 24/11/2012
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you all taking the time, especially as I know how busy we all are nowadays.
I hope you enjoy this week's little sample from my current book "Innocent Tears".
With her child-sized suitcase and doll in arm, Nadine looked even smaller and frailer than the previous day. The lines of Flynn’s mouth tightened a fraction more as he spotted the little girl. Good grief, he was nervous. With only a few long steps he walked over to Teresa, William and Nadine. Like the day before, he kneeled down
and looked into his daughter’s eyes. “Hello, Miss Muffin. It seems we’re going to spend some time together.”
He noticed Nadine’s nod only came hesitantly. Her eyes did not reflect the warmth he had seen the previous day when William had held her in his arms.
He pointed to her suitcase. “Is this yours?”
She nodded again and then looked to William. “Grandpa?” she whispered.
William picked her up and gave her a massive hug. “You’ll be fine, love. And remember, Grandma and Grandpa love you very much.”
Nadine hung onto him even tighter, and that nearly broke Flynn’s heart.
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I hope you enjoy this week's little sample from my current book "Innocent Tears".
With her child-sized suitcase and doll in arm, Nadine looked even smaller and frailer than the previous day. The lines of Flynn’s mouth tightened a fraction more as he spotted the little girl. Good grief, he was nervous. With only a few long steps he walked over to Teresa, William and Nadine. Like the day before, he kneeled downand looked into his daughter’s eyes. “Hello, Miss Muffin. It seems we’re going to spend some time together.”
He noticed Nadine’s nod only came hesitantly. Her eyes did not reflect the warmth he had seen the previous day when William had held her in his arms.
He pointed to her suitcase. “Is this yours?”
She nodded again and then looked to William. “Grandpa?” she whispered.
William picked her up and gave her a massive hug. “You’ll be fine, love. And remember, Grandma and Grandpa love you very much.”
Nadine hung onto him even tighter, and that nearly broke Flynn’s heart.
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Jill Shalvis - At Last (Lucky Harbor #5)
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 978-1455503742
My rating: 4/5
HER LOVE HAS COME ALONG . . .
Amy Michaels loves her new life in Lucky Harbor. A waitress in the local diner, she's looking forward to her first weekend hike through the mountains. But when a wrong turn takes her off the trail, she finds herself up close and personal with forest ranger Matt Bowers. And even though she's tempted to kiss that sexy smile right off his face, she won't make the mistake of getting involved with the town heartthrob.
A former cop whose life went south, Matt doesn't let anyone get too close. But something about the feisty beauty caught his eye the moment he first saw her in the diner. After a hot night under a starry sky, Matt can't deny their attraction-or the fact that for the first time in a long time, he feels the stirrings of something more. Now it's up to Matt to help Amy see that, no matter what is in their past, together they can build a future in Lucky Harbor. (amazon.com)
Amy Michaels loves her new life in Lucky Harbor. A waitress in the local diner, she's looking forward to her first weekend hike through the mountains. But when a wrong turn takes her off the trail, she finds herself up close and personal with forest ranger Matt Bowers. And even though she's tempted to kiss that sexy smile right off his face, she won't make the mistake of getting involved with the town heartthrob.
A former cop whose life went south, Matt doesn't let anyone get too close. But something about the feisty beauty caught his eye the moment he first saw her in the diner. After a hot night under a starry sky, Matt can't deny their attraction-or the fact that for the first time in a long time, he feels the stirrings of something more. Now it's up to Matt to help Amy see that, no matter what is in their past, together they can build a future in Lucky Harbor. (amazon.com)
My thoughts
"I do trust you," she whispered.
Well, trust Jill Shalvis to present another ripper of a story! Not quite "Ty" or "Jax", but another memorable hero: Ranger Hot Buns - Matt Bowers.
Amy Michaels gets lost in the woods and out of all people, her friend Mallory sends Matt Bowers to the rescue - resulting in a night out in a tent. Both are attracted to each other, but both have baggage from the past which seems like a heaven burden. Resulting in avoiding a relationship .... but in true Shalvis style, with wit, humor and the perfect touch they're able to move on.
The side story with Riley fits in perfectly and it wouldn't surprise me if any of the future "Lucky Harbor" books will tell her story.
All in all - a must for Jill Shalvis / Lucky Harbor fans, and a good read I can only recommend.
The side story with Riley fits in perfectly and it wouldn't surprise me if any of the future "Lucky Harbor" books will tell her story.
All in all - a must for Jill Shalvis / Lucky Harbor fans, and a good read I can only recommend.
#SweetSat Sample - 16/11/2012
Thanks for stopping
by. I appreciate you all taking the time, especially as I know how busy we all
are nowadays.
I hope you enjoy this week's little sample from my current book "Innocent Tears".
Add on Goodreads
BUY "Innocent Tears" @ AMAZON / BARNES & NOBLE / ASTRAEA PRESS
I hope you enjoy this week's little sample from my current book "Innocent Tears".
“Flynn? Flynn!”
He
dipped his head and shook it regretfully. “Yes, Mum, I’m still here.” He paused
for a moment and then continued. ”Sarah’s parents came for a
visit.”
The
surprise was obvious by the moment of quiet. “Teresa and William?” she asked in
disbelief, her voice an octave higher than
usual.
His
hand was holding the bottle of beer next to him like his life depended on it.
“Mum, I’ve got a young daughter.”
Silence.
“Flynn, have you been
drinking?”
“Mum, I’m serious as serious could be. Remember
Sarah not wanting to live in Melbourne, and then saying she had someone else in
her life?”
He
heard her sigh. “How can I forget? I don’t think I’d ever seen you so upset and
depressed.”
“Well…” He took a deep breath. “That someone was a
baby. I’ve got a little girl, Mum.”
More
silence. His mouth curved into a grin when he heard his mother whisper to his
father, “Get me a stiff drink, Carl. We’ve just become
grandparents.”
She
lifted her hand off the receiver and rattled out questions. “How old is she?
What’s her name?”
The
grin disappeared and he rubbed his face. “Six, and Nadine,” he
murmured.
Jenny screamed into the phone.
“Si-i-i-ix?”
Flynn almost dropped the bottle. “Good grief, Mum.
Keep it down.”
He
heard her sipping her drink – whatever it was. “How am I supposed to keep it
down? Flynn, why on earth… why the… Teresa and William… and where’s
Sarah–“
“Mum!”
Silence.
“Jenny Rose
McCormack.”
She
sighed. “Yes?”
“Ask
Dad for a glass of water.”
“Oh
my goodness gracious, Flynn.” He heard her holding her hand over the phone.
“Carl, he says I need a glass of water.”
Flynn shook his head. Carl wanted to talk to his
son as well – of course, because so far he was just serving her with drinks and
listening to outbursts of disbelief and questions. “Not now… in a minute… It’s
my turn”
“Mum?”
“Your father is a bit of a pain
here.”
“Mum?” he said more
firmly.
“Yes?” she replied
flustered.
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JL Salter - Rescued by that new Guy in Town
ISBN: 9781621350828
My rating: 4/5
When Kris awakens in a costume, behind wooden bars inside a
pitch-black community center, her only available rescuer is the hung-over new
guy in town (who’s dressed as a pirate). Problem is: she’s sworn off men,
especially buccaneers.
Badly burned four years ago by a player who ruined her financially, Kris Prima’s heart is locked down as tightly as her lifestyle is confined by those massive debts. When first assisted by recent newcomer Ryan Hazzard, Kris is resentful, slightly afraid, and determined never again to trust men. But when court-ordered community service brings them together once more, she begins to appreciate Ryan’s charm, good looks, and capable manner.
With all the rumors and assumptions which followed Ryan from a large metropolitan area, how can small-town Kris even begin to trust him? And why won’t he explain any of those situations? Through her efforts to learn Ryan’s mysterious past, they share further experiences: many comedic, one quite dangerous, and others very tender. Despite several misunderstandings, Kris’s bottled-up feelings slowly re-awaken and she finally learns enough about Ryan to know she wants him in her life somehow. Kris regains her ability to trust a man and her heart is freed from its jail. (astraeapress.com)
Badly burned four years ago by a player who ruined her financially, Kris Prima’s heart is locked down as tightly as her lifestyle is confined by those massive debts. When first assisted by recent newcomer Ryan Hazzard, Kris is resentful, slightly afraid, and determined never again to trust men. But when court-ordered community service brings them together once more, she begins to appreciate Ryan’s charm, good looks, and capable manner.
With all the rumors and assumptions which followed Ryan from a large metropolitan area, how can small-town Kris even begin to trust him? And why won’t he explain any of those situations? Through her efforts to learn Ryan’s mysterious past, they share further experiences: many comedic, one quite dangerous, and others very tender. Despite several misunderstandings, Kris’s bottled-up feelings slowly re-awaken and she finally learns enough about Ryan to know she wants him in her life somehow. Kris regains her ability to trust a man and her heart is freed from its jail. (astraeapress.com)
My thoughts
Once I got used to JL's writing style, I couldn't put the book down. JL Salter owes me lots of hours of sleep!
It begins with a big bang when we find the main character, Kristin, locked up in the dark - only to be rescued by the "new guy in town". Hilarious. Comedy at its best, yet at times somewhat drawn out for me.
Please, do yourself a favour and read this one.
Please, do yourself a favour and read this one.
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - The Great Escape
ISBN: 978-0062106063
My rating: n.a.
Returning in The Great Escape are some of Phillips’s most adored characters, including headstrong, impetuous ex-president’s daughter, Lucy Jorik, who’s just abandoned her fiancé, Ted “Mr. Irresistible” Beaudine, at the altar. Now she’s looking for adventure—and perhaps a little romance—embarking on a wild and hilariously unpredictable road trip that begins on the back of a rather menacing-looking stranger’s motorcycle. The winner of more Favorite Book of the Year Awards than any other romance author, including Nora Roberts, Susan Elizabeth Phillips offers her fans an Escape to remember, and they’ll certainly want to come back for more! (susanelizabethphillips.com)
My thoughts
I didn't like it .... that about sums it up. And if you do pick it up to read (which every SEP fan should do, try not to listen to the Audio!)
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