Book Tour & Giveaway: Overture by Claire Davon

 

Overture

Lyrical Interludes Book 2

by Claire Davon

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Ally Wilson should have been a slam dunk for VP until transplanted marketing executive Dirk Roberts takes what's rightfully hers. A dubious reputation dogs Dirk, and her boss wants her to keep an eye on him. One look from Dirk's searing sensual gaze and her world shifts.

Dirk never intended to be in Los Angeles, but a shattered reputation forced him to take desperate measures. He wants to repair his name and get out of the sprawling city. Ally's haunting curves and undeniable appeal won't change that, much as he yearns for her.

Their coming together is inevitable, as is the waiting disaster if their relationship becomes known. Can two damaged souls find happiness—or will their pasts destroy them?

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**Don't miss the first standalone book in the series!**

Reprise

Lyrical Interludes Book 1

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Claire can’t remember a time when writing wasn’t part of her life. Growing up, she used to write stories with her friends. As a teenager she started out reading fantasy and science fiction, but her diet quickly changed to romance and happily-ever-after’s. A native of Massachusetts and cold weather, she left all that behind to move to the sun and fun of California, but has always lived no more than twenty miles from the ocean.

In college she studied acting with a minor in creative writing. In hindsight she should have flipped course studies. Before she was published, she sold books on eBay and discovered some of her favorite authors by sampling the goods, which was the perfect solution. Claire has many book-irons in the fire, most notably her urban fantasy series, The Elementals’ Challenge series, but writes contemporary and shifter romances as well as.

While she’s not a movie mogul or actor, she does work in the film industry with her office firmly situated in the 90210 district of Hollywood. Prone to break out into song, she is quick on feet and just as quick with snappy dialogue. In addition to writing she does animal rescue, reads, and goes to movies. She loves to hear from fans, so feel free to drop her a line.

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Tour & Giveaway: Moss Manor by Martha Sweeney

 

Moss Manor

by Martha Sweeney
Publication Date: May 10, 2022
Genres: Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Romance

Purchase: Universal | Apple Books | Barnes & Noble | Google Play | Kobo | Smashwords

BESTSELLING author Martha Sweeney presents her first historical romance set in England during the 1800s when the steam engine was first made available for public use. At the age of twenty-four, Abigail becomes widowed and the sole survivor of the recently deceased Lord Quincy. Upon inheriting his estate, she becomes the first woman to own property. Having been brought up on a farm with three brothers, Abigail knows what it takes to keep the business profitable. Strong-willed and confident, Abigail is determined to prove herself capable. While trying to balance the Manor, the farm, an orphaned child, and her status in society, Abigail finds herself presented with love in the most unusual of places. Will she allow love into her life when it’s staring her in the face? A clean yet witty story about Lady Abigail Moss who is an independent woman every man desires and who every woman desires to be.

Tour: The Cowboy's Road Home by Shirleen Davies

 

The Cowboy's Road Home

Cowboys of Whistle Rock Ranch Book 1

by Shirleen Davies

Genre: Clean Contemporary Western Romance 

Tour: Theodore's Ring by Stacy-Deanne

 

Theodore's Ring

by Stacy-Deanne

Genre: Action Adventure Interracial Romance

Damn, you know you’re in love when you’ll go into the jungle, dodging bullets and fighting killers just to get your man back.

Either that or Lydia’s just crazy as hell.

When ruthless Efrain kidnaps Lydia’s boyfriend Cam and demands she delivers Theodore’s Ring, a legendary artifact worth millions, Lydia races to the Casanu jungle to save her man. You go, girl!

She embarks on the journey with her ex-lover, Sullivan, (say what now?), who agrees to help her even though he wants her back and vows to make her his, whatever the cost.

Cam is toast if Lydia doesn’t deliver the ring within days, but throw in harsh terrain, three mysterious strangers, a duel with a King Cobra, and an ex who can’t keep his hands to himself, and Lydia quickly realizes saving Cam and being stuck in the jungle with no hair products is only half the battle.

Release Blitz: Kiss or Dare by Charlie Lane

 

 

The Debutante Dares Series, Book 3

 

Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Steamy Romance

Date Published: February 24, 2022

Publisher: WOLF Publishing

 

 

This enemies-to-lovers Regency romance by Charlie Lane, shows what happens when sparks fly between a flirty second son of a duke and an inventor’s daughter.

Release Blitz: The Damaged by Tijan

 

“I can always count on Tijan to write an action-packed, intense, emotional story that will have me invested until the very last page.”—Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author

The Damaged, the next highly-addictive romantic suspense story in The Insiders Series from New York Times bestselling author Tijan, is now available!

Book Tour & Giveaway: Worth the Risk by Anna J. Stewart

 

Worth the Risk

Butterfly Harbor Stories Book 11

by Anna J. Stewart

Genre: Clean Contemporary Romance 

Sale Blitz: Hometown - Book 1 in the Hearts of the Ridge Series

 

 

Book 1 in The Hearts of the Ridge Series

Sweet Romance

Date Published: August 11, 2021

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

On Sale for $0.99 for a limited time

When Tessa's big-city plans take the A Train to disaster, she lands in her sleepy hometown, smack in the middle of the most unlikely love triangle ever to hit Pennsylvania's Amish Country.

Hot-shot Dr. Richard Bruce is bound to Green Ridge by loyalty that runs deep. Deeper still is Jonas Rishel's tie to the land and his family's Amish community. Behind the wheel of a 1979 camper van, Tessa idles at a fork in the road. Will she cruise the superhighway to the future? Or take a slow trot to the past and a mysterious society she never dreamed she'd glimpse from the inside?

New Release - The Desert Flowers: Lily By Judith Keim

 

The Desert Sage Inn Series, Book 2

Contemporary Romantic Women's Fiction

Date Published: October 14, 2021

Publisher: Wild Quail Publishing

Three talented women brought together by a man’s love…

When Lily Weaver is asked to help Alec Thurston, the one man she’s ever truly loved, and to come to Palm Desert, California, she doesn’t hesitate. He’s dying of cancer and needs her help in overseeing the sale of his hotel, The Desert Sage Inn, to another hotel group. For five wonderful years, she was his assistant at the hotel until he kindly told her their relationship was getting too serious, and he helped her find other work. With her organizational skills and attention to detail, she’s his perfect choice to oversee the details of the sale to help make a smooth transition while maintaining the reputation of the upscale property.

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Christmas Town Homecoming by Melinda Curtis, Anna J. Stewart, Anna Adams, Cari Lynn Webb, Cheryl Harper, Liz Flaherty, Leigh Riker, Beth Carpenter, LeAnne Bristow, Claire McEwen

 

Christmas Town Homecoming

A 10-Book Connected Holiday Romance Collection

with stories by

Melinda Curtis, Anna J. Stewart, Anna Adams, Cari Lynn Webb, Cheryl Harper,

Liz Flaherty, Leigh Riker, Beth Carpenter, LeAnne Bristow, Claire McEwen

Welcome back to Christmas Town, Maine!
This holiday season works its romantic magic during Christmas Town High School’s ten-year class reunion.

Book Blitz: Mistle Text by Whitney Dineen and Melanie Summers

 

Mistle Text: ‘Twas the Text Before Christmas …
Whitney Dineen & Melanie Summers
(An Accidentally in Love Story, #5)
Publication date: September 25th 2021
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Holiday, Romance

Twas the text before Christmas…

Twenty-eight-year-old Holly Snow is the only mother her four-year-old niece remembers. Three years earlier, when her sister and brother-in-law were killed, Holly’s dream of becoming an international flight attendant was put on hold so she could be home for baby Faith. Holly is doing everything she can to keep the rent paid, including working as an online travel agent, filing medical claims, and cleaning apartments in her building. When her friend Maggie tells her that her boss needs someone to buy his Christmas gifts, she leaps at the opportunity.

Tall, dark and Scroogy, investment banker, Archibald Harrington is too busy to do his own Christmas shopping. When his assistant tells him she knows of a professional shopper, he happily checks another dreaded task off his holiday list. The last thing Archie is expecting is for his hired elf to text him insistently to find out more about the people on list. The last thing Holly expects is to develop feelings for grumpy man who’s stealing her Christmas spirit.

Will there be a Holiday miracle, or will Holly and Archie miss their chance at love? Find out in the fifth installment of the Accidentally in Love Series.

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The Final Ultimatum by Unoma Nwankwor

The Final Ultimatum

by Unoma Nwankwor

Genre: Christian Fiction

 New book release blast today, October 21, 2016

#TBT Repost: On Finding Mr. Right

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In the Spirit of #TBT this was originally post 9/15/2006 and it is still a gem. Enjoy!

Adrienne Brodeur
Author of Man Camp

You think you know exactly what you want in a man, right? You can probably even list the attributes, qualities and qualifications that your future husband needs in order to apply for the job of your mate. I had a three-tiered system myself. First, there were the requirements: an interesting profession (preferably in the arts), a great sense of humor, a sterling character, financial security. Next, there was the frosting (as in, wouldn’t-it-be-nice-if-he-were…): over six feet tall, devastatingly handsome, a cat lover. And finally, there were the deal breakers: children, difficult ex-wives, bad toupees. Of course, like you, I fancied myself to be magnanimous and flexible in as much as I was willing to overlook certain undesirable traits – say, thinning hair and a few extra pounds – for the perfect guy. Now, even if your list is different from mine, I think you know what I’m talking about.

Book Blast & Giveaway: When Ice Melts

Age is Just a Number welcomes you to its latest Book Blast. Author, AlTonya Washington is giving away a $10.00 Amazon Gift Card, one autographed copy and one ebook copy of her latest release, When Ice Melts.

How to Build a Home Library by Buying Books in Bulk

One of the best ways to truly personalize your home is by adding a home library containing all of your favorite book titles. All of your varied interests and pursuits can be put on display in one place, and allow you to have any immediately necessary information right at your fingertips. Stylistically, libraries can be an impressive and arresting addition to your home. Whether it is a simple shelving unit, or an entire room devoted to literature, one of the easiest ways to populate your library is by buying books in bulk from wholesale book distributors. These distributors are able to sell multiple copies of the same title, or sell groupings of books that fall under the same genre or are written by the same author. It is for this reason that individuals can create a home library without spending excessively by purchasing individual titles only. There are several considerations when building a library:

Review: Summer Daydreams

Title: Summer Daydreams
Author: Carole Matthews
Publisher: Sphere
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Genre: Fiction / Chick Lit
Source: Author
Reviewer: Arnett R.

DESCRIPTION:

What if you had always dreamed of something more…? Nell McNamara has a happy life: her boyfriend Olly adores her, their four-year-old daughter Petal is the center of their world and Nell has a steady job in the local chip shop. When the chippy needs a makeover, Nell jumps at the chance to unleash the creativity fizzing inside her. Inspired by what she can achieve – and encouraged by the very best friends a girl can have – Nell is determined to try something new. Waving goodbye to the chip shop, she starts up a new business making her own line of must-have handbags, which are soon flying off the shelves. It seems Nell’s dreams are finally coming true, but her success doesn’t come without a price. Before too long, Nell has to ask herself if it’s really possible to have it all…Full of fun, love and laughter, soak up the sunshine with Summer Daydreams.

MY THOUGHTS:

This is a great story about having a hidden dream and stumbling into fulfilling it. Nell is sweet and naïve about what it takes to succeed but pulls through with hard work, the help of Phillip, Olly and the rest of the folks at Live and Let Fry.

Olly for me is the winner in this story; it is all about Nell, but what a great secondary character.  He stole the girlish/romantic side of me, stand by your woman through thick or thin, a little jealousy, a little pouting but lots of bravery in the end, a knight in shining armor.

A feel good read, may be a little off putting to readers who are not British because of the spelling of some words, a little long in the middle, but would recommend this book as a great way to spend a quiet afternoon.  All in all I loved it.

MY RATING:



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Carole Matthews is an internationally bestselling author of hugely successful romantic comedy novels. Her unique sense of humor has won her legions of fans and critical acclaim all over the world.

As well as appearing on the Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller lists, Carole is published in 30 different countries. Her novels Welcome To The Real World and Wrapped Up In You were shortlisted for the RNA romantic novel of the year award.

In the USA, the hilarious For Better, For Worse was selected by one of America’s top TV book clubs – Reading with Ripa on LIVE with Regis and Kelly – as their book of the month. As a result it went straight into the USA Today and New York Times Extended bestseller lists.

Carole co-edited two editions of the hugely popular Girls’ Night In charity series called Girls’ Night Out – one for the USA and one for Canada. All proceeds go to War Child. She has recently contributed a story to an anthology for the Romantic Novelists’ Association, Loves Me, Loves Me Not. Carole has presented on television and is a regular radio guest.

Born in St Helens, Merseyside, Carole has always been an avid reader and dreamed of being a teacher, an air traffic controller, a travel guide or a hairdresser – writer never featured once. Leaving Liverpool for London after a torrid holiday romance in Torquay, she worked as a secretary, an ice-cream lady, a shop assistant and a beauty therapist. It was when she was working in a completely mad holistic clinic that she first thought ‘one day I should write a book about this.’ She still hasn’t got round to it.

Carole’s Contact links:

• Website: www.carolematthews.com
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/carole.matthews
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/CAROLEMATTHEWS

Stop by to pay her a visit and don’t forget to tell her that Dee at Age is Just a Number referred you!

A copy of Summer Daydreams was received from the author for the review. There was no obligation to give a positive review.

Introducing: A Cowboy in Manhattan

Title: A Cowboy in Manhattan
Author: Barbara Dunlop
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date: February 7, 2012
ISBN-10: 0373731531
ISBN-13: 978-0373731534
Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
List Price: $4.99
Kindle Edition: $3.59

About the Book:

Coming out in February is book two of the author's Colorado Cattle Barons Series, A Cowboy In Manhattan.

In book one, A Cowboy Comes Home, Caleb Terrell returned to Colorado, was reunited with his estranged twin brother Reed and also met up with sexy neighbor Mandy Jacobs. In A Cowboy In Manhattan, Reed Terrell finds a long-lost Jacobs sister for his own, New York ballerina Katrina.

Here’s a little more about A Cowboy In Manhattan:

He is Colorado to the core. And after an unexpected family reunion, Reed Terrell is also an overnight millionaire. But the cattle rancher’s biggest surprise is his attraction to Katrina Jacobs. For as much as Reed is quintessential cowboy, she is pure city-slicker.

Even with passions riding high, Reed knows an affair with Katrina can’t continue. She’d once lived the ranch life and long ago decided it wasn’t for her. Though every fiber of his being yearns for the country, can Reed risk losing the only woman who makes him crave something more?

About the Author:

USA Today bestselling author Barbara Dunlop has written more than twenty-five novels for Silhouette Desire, Harlequin Temptation and Duets. Her books regularly hit the Bookscan and Boarders’ bestsellers lists. Barbara is a two-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart winner, and she has twice been short-listed for Romance Writers of America’s RITA award.

Gratitude Giveaways

Hi Folks,

Just wanted to advise those of you who have not registered over at the new home of Age is Just a Number, that the 2nd Annual Gratitude Giveaways Hop is underway.  Hop on over to check it out.

What You've Missed

Even though I've moved to http://ageisjustanumber.deeswhite.com, I noticed that this blog still receives a lot of visits. 

For those of you who still visit this blog, here's what you've missed:

• Age is Just a Number…Revisited
• Writing Prompt/Contest: Best Story Wins $10
• Claiming my Age is Just a Number Blog on Technorati
• Things I Love
• And the winners are…
• Protecting Your Child From Cyber-Monsters

Valentine's Day Love Hop

This is a mirror blog post for those of you who have not switched your GFC membership to my new location: http://ageisjustanumber.deeswhite.com

The ladies over at Good Choice Reading and Once Upon a Twilight came up with the idea to celebrate Valentine's day with a Blog Hop that would allow book bloggers to share some really GREAT Books with LOVE! At the last count, 78 other blogs (including myself) thought it was a fabulous idea and joined up.

 

For my love related giveaway I teamed up with a fellow author and we're each going to give away a copy of our books. Since this giveaway is about love, allow me to share the definition of love that I live by:

¹ If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. ² If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. ³ If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.

⁴ Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud ⁵ or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. ⁶ It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. ⁷ Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. ---1 Cor. 13:1-7 NLT