Monday, October 30, 2017

✯Release Review✯A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

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"A Little Too Late came right on time. Five stars!"-Brittainy C. Cherry, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author

 

A Little Too Late, an all-new romantic standalone from Staci Hart is available NOW!

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A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

Publishing Date:  October 24th, 2017

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 
I wasn't supposed to fall in love with the nanny.
When my wife left, she took the illusion of happiness with her, and I've been caught in a free fall ever since. For nine long months, I've been fighting to figure out how to be a single dad, how to be alone.
For nine long months, I've been failing.
When Hannah walked through the door, I took my first breath since I'd found myself on my own. She slipped into our lives effortlessly, showing me what I've been missing all these years. Because Hannah made me smile when I thought I'd packed the notion of happiness away with my wedding album.
She was only supposed to be the nanny, but she's so much more.
The day my wife left should have been the worst day of my life, but it wasn't. It was when Hannah walked away, taking my heart with her.


✯✯5 Loving Stars!!!✯✯

Staci Hart proves over and over again why she's on my favorite author list who I don't have to read the blurb to automatically buy the book. 

Hannah moved to the USA from Holland and is working as an au pair. Her first job ended abruptly when she didn't feel safe. Hannah needed a new case or she'd loose her working visa and have to go home. She lucked out when a new job opened up and needed her ASAP.

After the way Hannah left her last job she was nervous about going into this new one. The minute Hannah looked into Charlie's eyes she knew he was a good guy, who loved his children and needed some help. Hannah grew attached to the children quickly. Charlie was another story. He was hot one minute and cold the next. But, she couldn't help the attraction she had to him.

Charlie loved his kids. But, he doesn't know how to take care of them. When his wife picked up one day without a word and went on with her life like they didn't exist he didn't know what to do next. He spent more and more hours in the office everyday. Until Hannah walked into their lives. Now he finds himself wanting to spend more time at home with her and his children. But, since his wife left he has  a hard time trusting people. They both have secrets and if Charlie doesn't learn to trust he could loose her. 

I absolutely loved this story.  Hannah was trying to start over from scratch in America. Then she came across a bad man and she ran. Working for Charlie and taking care of the kids was pretty much her second chance. Falling in love with Charlie was a plus. The minute he was told that he was going to be a father he enters his own prison. His children were the best part for him. When he met Hannah he fell in love like he never has before and for the first time he was loved back. 

Once I picked this book up it ended up like every other Staci Hart book that I've read. It was me laying wrapped in my blanket reading until I'm done. Staci Hart continues to prove over and over again that she's a must read author! Every book lover needs to know who she is and get on the Staci Hart bandwagon like I am

  
 

Excerpt:

CHARLIE The next morning, I was up and in my office before anyone was awake, attacking my work with newfound enthusiasm and a plan in mind. Because I wanted to feel like I’d felt the night before in the kitchen again, and there was only one way to get that back. Today, I would take a few breaks and be present. Today, I would change, work be damned. Today would mark the first real attempt. Because change wouldn’t happen on its own. I had to make it happen. And to make it happen, I would have to put boundaries in place, starting with my weekends. I checked the clock around eleven that morning and closed my laptop, pushing away from my desk and heading up the stairs in search of my children. When I rounded the corner into the kitchen, I found them sitting at the table with their lunches. And when they saw me, their smiles validated my grand plans with unwavering certainty. “Hey, guys,” I said, smiling back as I walked over to them, ruffling Sammy’s hair when I passed him. “Hi, Daddy,” he said. Maven’s mouth was full, so she just waved, and Hannah smiled at me from the island where she was setting up a spread for sandwiches. I snagged a grape off Maven’s plate and popped it into my mouth. She handed me another, which I accepted. “Thanks, pumpkin.” “Are you done working?” Sammy asked hopefully. “’Fraid not, bud. But I thought I’d come have lunch with you. Is that okay?” “Yeah! Want a Nilla Wafer?” “Psh, obviously. And I thought we could play for a little bit before I have to get back to work. What do you say?” He nodded, grinning. “We can play trucks! You be the bulldozer and I’ll be the tractor and Maven can be the monster truck and Hannah can be the ambulance because she helps people.” “Perfect,” I said on a chuckle. A burst of color caught my eye. A vase on the windowsill behind the table held a spray of red and orange tulips. “Those are beautiful,” I said, gesturing to them. “Where did they come from?” “Oh, I picked them up this morning,” Hannah said with that ever-present smile. “Feeling homesick?” “Always a little. But I love having fresh flowers in the house, something bright and delicate and alive. Well, maybe not alive anymore, but it feels alive, doesn’t it?” “It does,” I said as I moved to her side. “Can I make you a sandwich?” Hannah asked. “Nah, I think I can manage, thanks. How’s it going this morning?” “It’s good. We went to the park this morning.” “I rode my bike!” Sammy crowed. “Did you? No bumps or scrapes?” “Nope!” “I’m impressed. Maybe next time I can come too,” I said, hoping it was something I could deliver as I reached into the bread bag for a stack. Hannah turned to the cupboard, returning with a plate for me. “Thank you.” She was still smiling, standing at my side, assembling her sandwich. It was so mundane, something completely and utterly boring, but like the weirdo that I was, I found myself watching her hands as she folded cold cuts. We worked around each other—not that it was complicated, but there was a sort of rhythm between us, a natural pace wherein I used what she wasn’t and finished just as she needed what I had. I wasn’t sure why I noticed it, but I did, and I appreciated the simple synchronicity of the moment, a breath where things were easy. I passed her the mustard as she handed me the ham. “So, I was thinking …” I paused. “Oh, were you?” She glanced over at me with a hint of mirth at the corners of her lips. “I know. I almost sprained something.” Hannah laughed gently. “If it’s okay, I think I’d like to try to handle bedtime tonight.” “Of course it’s okay; they’re your children.” That time, her laughter was sweet. “Do you … would you … do you think you could maybe …” She shifted to face me, her eyes full of encouragement. “Would you mind … helping me?” Hannah nodded, her smile opening up. “That’s what I’m here for. Just let me know what you’d like me to do.” I smiled back. “I’m sorry. I know it sounds stupid. I just … I haven’t done this much on my own, but I’d like to start.” Her eyes softened, caught by slanting light, lighting up with sunshine. “There’s nothing to be afraid of,” she said simply. I didn’t speak. “There’s no right or wrong, and they don’t care about anything other than you being there. It’s simple enough; you only have to try.” “Is it really that easy?” “It really is. You’ll see.” She reached for my arm and gave it a squeeze that wasn’t meant to be anything but friendly but held something more, something in the pressure in her fingertips and the depths of her eyes. It was something I did my very best to ignore. But I felt the heat of those fingertips long after they were gone, even as we sat across the table from each other eating lunch, the tulips in the vase behind her bowing their long heads as the sunlight illuminated them, exposing what was hidden within their petals. fb-now-live-3.jpg

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About the Author

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. From roots in Houston to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics. AuthorPics

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

✯Release Review✯ The Hope of Flight by HJ Bellus


THE FLIGHT OF HOPE by USA Today Bestselling Author HJ Bellus is LIVE!
A Standalone Contemporary Romance 


A tragic accident. A mother in mourning. Can a second chance rise from the wreckage?

Marlee Foster’s life was just getting started. She couldn’t wait for the return of her husband from deployment. After all, he’d be there just in time for the birth of their daughter. The welcome home party is full of joy, but on the way home, tragedy strikes…

When Marlee loses her husband and daughter, her friends and family do their best to heal her broken heart. But painful reminders of a future she’ll never see haunt her every day in the small town. Her only hope at a second chance is to leave it all behind…

As she sets out on a soul-searching adventure, the mourning widow wonders if the wilderness will give her hope for a brighter future or if she’ll forever be chained to a devastating past. During her journey, Marlee is about to learn that love has a funny way of coming back to those who need it the most…

The Flight of Hope is a heart-wrenching contemporary romance in the vein of Nicholas Sparks. If you like emotional journeys, strong-willed heroines, and second chance romances, then you’ll love HJ Bellus’ touching tale.

Buy The Flight of Hope to settle in with a tear-jerker today!


✯✯5 Heart Breaking Stars!✯✯

I'm not sure where to start with this review or what I should/shouldn't say. This is my first book written soley written by HJ Bellus. I've read a few co-written by her. By the time I was in the middle of the 2nd chapter I was hooked and wanted  to shoot myself for not reading HJ Bellus before. 

Marlee has been in love with Bentley since elementary school. They were best friends and then fell in love and got married. Even though they were happily married and madly in love things weren't perfect. Bentley was in the military and deployment was hard on them. They also had a hard time getting and staying pregnant. But, as long as they had each other that was all that mattered. Until a car accident left Marlee all alone and completely broken. Marlee was so broken she packed up her things, took their dog and moved far away where nobody knew her or her story of what she lost.

Marlee may have moved and the scenery may have changed. But, she's still lost, broken, cant sleep due to the nightmares and lives in a bottle. Then one afternoon Marlee takes a rare bike ride to town where she ran into Caleb, his twin brother Jed and his son Fender. For the first time in a very very long time her heart actually beat.  

The more time she spends with them the more she's coming to life and realizing it's OK to continue living. Except its not easy and she's afraid she's going to loose it all over again before it even starts. 

This story is heart and gut wrenching. I don't know how I would've handled Marlee's life and everything that was thrown her way. Marlee not only got one great true love but she ends up with two great love stories. I will say the ending I was so totally and unprepared for it. I cried from the very beginning until about an hour after I finished the book. I legit cried myself to sleep. Every book lover should read this!    


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I’m a shattered woman who has found a broken man and am facing a second chance. Love heals. 

They sing song after song together until Jed’s voice fades off.
It was our last kiss.
Our last night.
Our last night.
My heart had to learn to beat for a new reason.



HJ Bellus is a small town girl who loves the art of storytelling. When not making readers laugh or cry, she's a part-time livestock wrangler that can be found in the middle of Idaho, shot gunning a beer while listening to some Miranda Lambert on her Beats and rocking out in her boots.


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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

✯Cover Reveal✯The Right Direction(The Sweet Sin Series #1)by Kathy Coopmans




Cover Model - Ryan Vandyke

Photographer - Eric David Battershell

Back cover model - Tessi Conquest


BLURB

From USA Today Best- Selling Author comes book one in The Sweet Sin Series.


Meet the men of the rock band, Trained in Black.



“Our someday will come soon, Joslyn.” Those words were the last words I heard from Roman Nixon before I walked away. 

I knew our someday might come, but not the one he and I had always dreamed about. 

His life headed in one direction, mine in the other. While Roman became the lead singer for the successful rock band Trained in Black, I became a ruthless attorney. 

He moved on and married someone else. As I was forced to observe him and his bride on the cover of every magazine out there, I deserved to suffer because of what I had done. 

What I didn’t expect was a phone call that led to me becoming his new attorney. 


After years apart, our opposite worlds collide. This time, we may get our someday. But first, we have to find a way to steer us in the right direction.



RELEASING DECEMBER 6, 2017



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About Kathy Coopmans

USA Today Best Selling Author Kathy Coopmans is a Michigan native where she lives with her husband, Tony. They have two son's Aaron and Shane.


She is a sports nut. Her favorite sports include NASCAR, Baseball, and Football.
She has recently retired from her day job to become a full-time writer. 

She has always been an avid reader and at the young age of 50 decided she wanted to write. She claims she can do several things at once and still stay on task. Her favorite quote is "I got this."

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✯Release✯A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

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A Little Too Late, an all-new romantic standalone from Staci Hart is LIVE!

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A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

Publishing Date:  October 24th, 2017

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 
I wasn't supposed to fall in love with the nanny.
When my wife left, she took the illusion of happiness with her, and I've been caught in a free fall ever since. For nine long months, I've been fighting to figure out how to be a single dad, how to be alone.
For nine long months, I've been failing.
When Hannah walked through the door, I took my first breath since I'd found myself on my own. She slipped into our lives effortlessly, showing me what I've been missing all these years. Because Hannah made me smile when I thought I'd packed the notion of happiness away with my wedding album.
She was only supposed to be the nanny, but she's so much more.
The day my wife left should have been the worst day of my life, but it wasn't. It was when Hannah walked away, taking my heart with her.
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About the Author

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey. From roots in Houston to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics. AuthorPics

Connect with Staci:

     

Sunday, October 22, 2017

✯Sale Blitz w/Giveaway✯Dying Wish by Margaret McHeyzer




Title: Dying Wish
Author: Margaret McHeyzer
Genre: Contemporary YA
Release Date: January 8, 2017



Blurb

I have three major loves in my life: my family, my best friend Becky, and ballet. Elijah Turner is quickly becoming the fourth.

He's been around as long as I can remember. But now he's much more than just the annoying guy at school.

My life was working out perfectly...until it got turned upside down.







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Watch the trailer featuring Dance While You Sleep,
an original song written and recorded for Dying Wish.



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Author Bio


NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER OF UGLY AND MISTRUST
**Write something worth reading**

I'm Margaret and I'm a self-published author.
Recently I was fortunate in obtaining New York Times best selling status on my YA/NA book - Ugly, and my YA book - Mistrust.

My last five books have been YA and I'm completely in love with the genre. I love being able to communicate with people through my words and stories.

My writing genres all differ, but the one thing I keep consistent is my heroines. All my female lead characters are strong, gutsy and not the 'perfect' woman. While my books all have romantic elements in them, they aren't just about the romance. They're about finding strength, acceptance and making life long connections.

I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I have while writing them.



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