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Spotlight: 11 Month Inn By Mac Rome




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11 Month Inn
by Mac Rome
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Blurb:

Lost on the Appalachian Trail, Carl Baker finds a hidden cabin called the 11 Month Inn. Inside he meets beautiful women ranging from small to towering, and finds his feelings growing fast for petite, sexy and lonely Rue. But as he learns more about the inn's residents and their mystical secret, Carl faces a difficult choice. Does he leave without Rue to return to the life he's known, or stay with her and leave his world behind?



Excerpt:

Carl came to the edge of a clearing. Before him was a log cabin - a huge log cabin. It was two stories tall. There were three windows across the top floor and two on either side of the door at the center of the front. There also was a large, wrap-around porch with a roof. The timber, while weathered, appeared to be from native trees.

Carl quickly realized why the light he'd seen appeared to be from a campfire. It was firelight, but from various sources. Inside he could see candles through three windows and a kerosene lantern through a fourth. Fireplaces could be seen in the remaining two windows.

As he approached, Carl spotted a small sign to the right of the door, made of the same wood as the cabin. It read, "11 Month Inn."

Although he hadn't planned to stay at any kind of hostel or motel, this was too appealing to Carl. He walked onto the porch.

Then he spotted her. She was peering through a ground-floor window at him. She had a heart-shaped face and beautiful red hair. Her complexion was pale, and her eyes ice-blue. Those big eyes were staring at Carl, looking amazed. He could tell she was tiny. Even so, the window was so low she was forced to lean over, the scoop neck of her blouse revealed ample breasts for her size.

Carl stopped and waved. He wanted to appear friendly to whoever was here - and especially to this petite beauty.

She stood up straight, showing off a tiny waist and a butt just round enough to be magnificent. Her left hand to her chest, she waved with her right. Then she ran backward into the room.

After a few seconds, Carl heard the groan of old hinges in front of him. The tiny woman had opened the door. She beamed up at him. "Hello."

"Hi," Carl replied. "I saw your sign. Do you have any rooms?"

The woman shifted her weight onto one foot, looking up at Carl. She nodded. "There's always a room here. Come on in."

Carl entered. "I'm sorry I don't have a reservation."

"That's okay," the woman answered. "No one has a reservation except those of us who live here."

Carl grinned. "I'm Carl Baker."

The woman held out her hand. "I'm Rue."



About the Author:

Mac Rome is a lifelong resident of the Great Lakes region of the United States. He's experienced life in the Appalachian foothills, along the Ohio river and in the flatlands of the former Great Black Swamp, and in large cities, small towns and rural areas. He's a student of ancient lore and mythology and a lover of cultural exploration, history and dialects. He writes fantasy, science fiction and romance.



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Book Tour: If I Fall By Anna Cruise




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If I Fall
By Anna Cruise
Publication Date: April 6, 2013
Published By Mission Bay Publishing
Genre: Young Adult

Blurb:

Meg Calloway is at the edge.

Reeling from her parents' sudden divorce, fifteen-year old Meg has never felt more alone. Her father is about to marry a woman she can't stand and her mother's only companion is an endless supply of alcohol. When Aidan Westwood, an older boy at school, shows interest in her, she grabs on and doesn't let go, thinking he's exactly what she needs to help stem her loneliness and despair. She quickly learns that Aidan lives a darker, more dangerous life than she does and the more isolated she feels from her family, the more willing she is to step into Aidan's world.

As Meg drifts further from her friends, she tries to find comfort with a boy who is opening her eyes up to new things, none of them good. Will she listen to those around her who are warning her that she's headed down a path of self-destruction?

Or will she fall too far...too fast...too deep?

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Excerpt:

"All I'm saying is I think you deserve better," Case said. "From my point of view, anyway. You deserve better."

I threw my head back on the sofa and laughed. It was a harsh laugh with no mirth. "Most of the time, I don't think I deserve better."

"Everyone deserves better."

"Not me." I didn't look at him. "No one else would want me. I've royally fucked up. Everything. There isn't anything better out there. Anything or anyone."

"Yeah, there is."

"Oh, really?" I brought my eyes back to him. "And where exactly would I find better?"

It was quiet for a moment. Then he said,"Well, you might start with me." My eyes widened. "With you?"

His cheeks flushed just a bit. "You don't have to sound so surprised."

I immediately felt bad. "That's not what I meant. Sorry."

He laughed. "It's fine. I'm kidding. About you being surprised. Not about being better."

"Well how would I know you were better?" I said. "It's not like you've ever asked me out."

He thought about this for a minute. "So if I asked you out, you'd go?"

I honestly had no idea where the conversation was headed. He was confusing me like crazy and I wasn't sure what to say to him. I thought maybe he was just screwing around with me.

"Yeah, I would," I said, calling his bluff.

"What about Aidan?" he asked.

"What about him?" I said, shrugging. "You just pointed out all the reasons I shouldn't be with him. Maybe you're right and I've just been too dumb to see it."

I didn't know if I believed what I was saying but it felt like the truth was on the wall, some message that everyone had deciphered but me. And I was going to try my hardest to translate it, however I could.

He stared at me for a long time. I didn't say anything, just stared into those eyes that were always friendly, always honest.



About the Author:

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Anna Cruise has been writing -- and drooling over boys -- since middle school. Lots of years have passed but some things never change...

Her books include the best-seller IT WAS YOU (New Adult), IF I FALL (Mature YA) and MAVERICK (New Adult). Additional titles releasing in 2013 will include a follow-up to Abby and West's story from IT WAS YOU.

Anna loves to hear from readers and authors. Email her at authorannacruise@gmail.com. You can also like her Facebook page, find her on Twitter @AnnaCruiseBooks or friend her on Goodreads.

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Blog Barrage: A Beautiful Idea By Emily McKee




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A Beautiful Idea (The Beautiful Series)
by Emily McKee
New Adult Erotic Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self/Indie
Release Date: June 14, 2013
Heat Level: Sizzling
Word Count/Length: 285 pages

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Description:

Isabelle Clark always had ideas, but that's all they ever were . . . until now. She grew up in a world filled with poverty and hatred from the person who gave birth to her and had decided she would finally make her ideas a reality. After moving away to college as a junior she ran into the University of Maryland's walking one-night stand. Literally.

Maddox Mitchell was every girl's wet dream all in one muscled, tattooed, pierced, baseball playing package. He thought he had the life: going to school, tattooing people by day, and giving girls the best orgasms of their life by night. When he found out that Financial Aid didn't fully cover Isabelle's room and board Maddox had an idea: Isabelle should move in with him.

On the outside everybody sees Isabelle as a quiet bookworm and Maddox as a player, both on and off the baseball diamond. They soon learn who the other truly is. Either way, they're about to realize this idea was a beautiful one.

Warning: This title is intended for readers over the age of 18 as it contains explicit sex scenes and/or situations and adult language, and may be considered offensive to some readers.





Excerpt:

The next morning we had breakfast with everyone. I don't know how Sharon managed but she made everything and anything you could think of. Pancakes with real maple syrup, waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, bacon, sausage, eggs, buttered toast with your choice of homemade strawberry or grape jam and finally a fruit salad made up of honeydew, watermelon, strawberries, grapes, and cantaloupe. There was also freshly brewed coffee with cream and sugar, hot tea, and orange juice.

I couldn't believe how amazing it all looked. I grabbed a bowl and a fork because I just wanted some fruit salad and a mug filled with hot coffee. I sat down at the dining room table and just as I was about to take a bite of honeydew and watermelon a plate was set in front of me with a waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream. I looked up and saw Maddox sitting down next to me with a plate filled to the rim with eggs, sausages, and bacon and another plate with pancakes. He took a bite of his eggs and then looked over at me. "Isabelle, you need to eat."

In all honesty, I wasn't all that hungry. I leaned over and whispered, "I'd rather eat the strawberries and whipped cream off you." I saw him start to choke on his eggs. He grabbed my hand and put it on his crotch. I took in a shaky breath because he was as hard as a rock and after he swallowed the food in his mouth he whispered for only my ears, "We can definitely make that happen and you bet your sweet tasting little pussy we will."

I could feel my cheeks getting red and then I looked over at him and saw that his pupils were dilating. I thought I was going to come right there but I shook the thoughts off and looked away. I took a bite of my food ignoring Maddox. By this time Todd, Sharon, and Callie were seated at the table eating their breakfast as well.

Todd was busy reading the morning paper and sipping his coffee. Sharon and Callie were stuck in their own world talking about going shopping and then going out to lunch to notice what I was about to do.

I don't know what came over me but I went for it. As soon as Maddox took a bite of his eggs I pushed my hand into his sweatpants and grabbed his erection. He started choking but I kept my hand where it was and just started to move my hand up and down faster. I picked up my coffee cup and pretended to take a sip when in actuality I was giggling into it. I was also wondering how long I could keep this going. That's when I noticed the waffle with whipped cream and strawberries staring at me. I put my coffee cup down and replaced it with a fork and picked up a strawberry and dipped it into the whipped cream.

Maddox must have noticed what I was doing because he said, "Oh God." I turned to Maddox and placed the whipped cream covered strawberry to my lips. I stuck my tongue out, licked that strawberry clean and then pushed the fork as far as I could into my mouth. I sucked the strawberry off with a loud POP. All the while I was stroking him as hard and as fast as I could manage.

I never took my eyes off Maddox and the second the fork left my mouth he came in my hand.

Oh yeah, breakfast of champions right here!



About The Author:

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When I'm not writing future books in The Beautiful Series, as well as coming up with ideas for standalones I am buying every single Young Adult novel there is out there in the hopes to read them in the future. I am also currently working towards a major in Liberal Arts where I had planned on writing about real life - real people in real situations. Although that all changed over Christmas Break of 2012 when I got the idea for A Beautiful idea and that part became Chapter 16. I guess the best things in life really do come from the unexpected and I now know what I want to do for the rest of mine. In my spare time I have a part-time job and I take care of my little barking girl Annabelle Leigh. I love listening to music of all genres and I love going to the movies, as well as the mall. Come on? I'm a girl!



Interesting Facts:

  • I'm obsessed with coffee . . . Green Mountain Dark magic. If you use milk, sugar or both you are
  • evil!
  • I love to cuddle!
  • I have a weird fascination with pillows . . . my bed is covered with them.
  • Cheetos are my kryptonite.
  • Channing Tatum is my boyfriend.



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Cover Reveal: Whiskey Lullaby By Dawn Martens & Emily Mintion




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Title: Whiskey Lullaby
Series: Love Songs #1
By: Dawn Martens & Emily Minton

Blurb:

Julie Walker thought she found true love with Jase. Until he betrayed her in the worst way, with one of her best friends. Devastated and heartbroken she runs away,leaving behind her family and friends. She starts a new life filled with secrets.

When Julie meets Dean, she thinks he is the answer to all her prayers, but Dean isn't who she thinks he is.

Jase Gibson is a player. Even when he had the girl of his dreams, he still played. When he lost Julie, his life fell apart. He turned to whiskey and women, to fill the void. But, only Julie will ever make him whole.

Nine years later, Julie's back home but shes not alone. What will happen when all of Julie's secrets are uncovered?

Jase vowed that if he ever got her back, he would do right by her and never let her go. Will he let Julie's secret keep them apart?

When Julie's ex-husband refuses to be her ex, Jase must choose to help her or hang on to his anger.

Jase and Julie have to find a way to give their whiskey lullaby a happy ending.

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Dawn Martens: I'm Dawn. I co-wrote a two books (Chase and Kade) with fellow author Chantal Fernando, in the Resisting Love. We went solo on three of the books, she wrote Ryder, and she is writing James, and I'm writing Derek.

Also working on a book currently with my friend Isabella Bearden, called A Second Chance!

AND I'm currently writing a book with good friend Emily Minton called Whiskey Lullaby.

I drink too much, Swear too much, and Read too much. Yes I read too much. I don't have a filter, and I tend to speak before I think.

I'm a beta reader for many authors, I'm on a few authors ARC list, because apparently I'm THAT awesome. ;) And I also edit. Not a professional, but I do help a few with that.

I have two children, 5&2, and have another on the way. They bug the shit outta me, but hey, that's what kids are supposed to do. ;) Married since 2007. He's amazing, but he's also a bigger pain in my ass than my kids are.

I love to read, and I love being able to write stories that *I* want to read! I couldn't do this without the help of some very special friends!



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Emily Minton: I'm Emily. I am the proud mother of two lovable but irritating teenagers. I have been married for over twenty years, but I would gladly trade my husband for Tatumn Jackson any day!

If you are wondering who that is, you need to read Sweet Dreams by KA now. Kristen Ashley is my queen!

I love to read. I am a complete mommy porn junkie! I have more books on my kindle than most people could read in a lifetime, but I will get to them all eventually!

I am also an avid blogger. I love to share my favorite books and pimp my favorite authors.

I am currently writing my first book with the amazing Dawn Martens. I hope you all enjoy Whiskey Lullaby!



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