09 December 2016

The Woman Behind the Smile by Debby Montgomery Johnson Book Tour and Giveaway!




How I Lost a Million Dollars on a Dating Service could be the title of this book but The Woman Behind the Smile is so much more than a “Catfish” story – a term used to refer to someone who creates a false online persona to reel someone into a romantic relationship. Many people are looking to online dating as a way to get back into real life after the death of a spouse, divorce or a failed relationship. We paint ourselves as the “perfect partner” with a profile that reflects our life’s story, or does it? In The Woman Behind the Smile, Debby shows how during much of her life she hid behind the mask of being the perfect wife, mother, Air Force Officer, banker, legal assistant and friend – until life was completely changed by “The Call.” The subsequent rebuilding of her life would include a journey only seen on Lifetime Movie Channel! Like Debby, we all have some hidden stories and like her, it’s now time for us to STAND UP in our power.
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Debby Montgomery Johnson is a woman on a mission. In her book, “The Woman Behind the Smile” she shares her personal experience with a love that turned into betrayal and financial disaster and she removes the mask of shame and shows others how do to the same. Many of us have something, something we’re hiding, something we’re ashamed of, something that through no fault of our own or through our own making, something that we keep hidden and that,  in turn, keeps us hidden, from each other and the world.
From Vermont and a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Debby is the President of Benfotiamine.Net, Inc, a vitamin supplement company that provides an alternative for the pain of neuropathy, a nerve disorder.  (Benfotiamine.Net).  Benfotiamine makes an extraordinary difference especially for diabetics and their families.
Her background is diverse, from working as a paralegal and bank branch manager to being a U.S. Air Force officer, serving as an Intelligence Officer at the Pentagon, the Defense Intelligence Agency and in Wiesbaden, Germany.   Debby is just like you. A woman on a mission to live an authentic, joyful life as the Woman WITH the Smile rather than behind it.
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Character Casting
If my book were to become a movie (and we’ve had some interest already!), I’d have the following actors cast:
Debby:   Meg Ryan or Angelina Jolie
Eric:  Colin Firth, Jeff Daniels
Joseph:  Terrance Howard or Blair Underwood

Mary:  Doris Roberts
January 2016 Mission Statement

I inspire women to rise from relationship fraud, betrayal and mistrust.
I show you how to remove the mask and uncover your truths and to Stand UP in Your Power.

I take you from victim to victorious…
From guilty to glorious…
From angry to awesome!
You will no longer be the Woman Behind the Smile, but the woman With the smile!
Vision Statement
To lead a worldwide women’s movement to uncover our greatness from within -from which we’ll move forward with love, gratitude and power to be the divine women we are meant to be.
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Donna Hatch, author of the best-selling “Rogue Hearts Series," as well as over a dozen other published titles, is a hopeless romantic and adventurer at heart, the force that drove her to write and publish seventeen historical titles, to date. She is a multi-award winner, a sought-after workshop presenter, and juggles multiple volunteer positions as well as her six children. Also music lover, she sings and plays the harp, and she loves to ballroom dance. She and her family recently transplanted from her native Arizona to the Pacific Northwest where she and her husband of over twenty years are living proof that there really is a happily ever after.

Q & A With the Author:
Tell us about your writing - What genre do you prefer to write?
I write historical romance—specifically the Regency—that has been described as sweet but with a lots of sizzle.

What about you as a person? What do you do to relax?

I walk daily—both for exercise and because I enjoy it. I also like to hike. Music is also a big deal for me. I sing and play the harp. I also love ballroom dancing. 

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Heartbroken at the news that her betrothed has wed another woman, Emily is determined to pick up the pieces of her life and enjoy Christmas with her family. ? Newly returned from war, Bennett holds a secret and will do anything to ensure Emily, his only true love, never discovers it...even if it means losing her. Fate reunites the star-crossed lovers and reveals the truth that will either unite them or drive them apart forever.


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Snippet:

In the main dining room, a few candles guttered in their melted wax, filling the room with smoke. Her eyes smarted and watered. Blinking back the moisture, she moved toward a doorway leading to the kitchen. She kept her eyes averted from the shadowy forms in the corners of the room, hoping to avoid detection and trouble with any late-night customers of the inn.
“Are you a ghost come to haunt me?” a voice rumbled from the darkness.
She froze. Bennett. His voice had become rougher, more a growl than she remembered, but she’d recognize it anywhere.


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The Billionaire Escape Plan by Ember Casey Book Blitz and Giveaway!


The Billionaire Escape Plan 
by Ember Casey
(Friends with Benefits)
Publication date: June 17th 2016
Genres: Comedy, New Adult, Romance

Synopsis:
A sweet & spicy standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author Ember Casey.
Most girls dream of marrying a billionaire.
Me? I’d rather make fun of one. Especially if the billionaire in question is Alexander Grant.
Excuse me–Xander Grant. That’s right–the mega-hot entrepreneur who seems to top every magazine’s “Rich Eligible Bachelors” list these days.
To me, he’ll always be Alex–my childhood best friend. The guy who joined me on all sorts of wild teenage misadventures. The only person in our small town who understood me.
It’s been four years since I’ve seen Alex. But suddenly he’s back in our town at the exact same time my life is imploding around me.
We’ve both changed so much–I mean, the guy used to live in ripped jeans, and now he wears nothing but designer suits–but when I need it most, he offers me exactly the escape I need. A chance to run away from my life, if only for a few days.
I only hope my heart is prepared.


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Ember Casey is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Atlanta, Georgia in a den of iniquity (or so she likes to tell people). She writes contemporary romances about sexy alpha billionaires, smokin' hot Hollywood hunks, and adventurous bad boys.

When she's not writing steamy romances, you can find her whipping up baked goods (usually of the chocolate variety), traveling (her bucket list is infinite), or generally causing trouble (because somebody has to do it).

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THE BILLIONAIRE ESCAPE PLAN
By Ember Casey

EXCERPT #2

Alex steps toward me.
“You’re asking me to be your rebound guy?” he says. He stops just short of me, not touching but close enough that I can feel the heat radiating off his bare chest.
“Not a rebound,” I say quickly. “As I’ve told you, that thing with Wes was over long ago. Just…”
“Just sex.”
I nod. “Just sex. Unless…unless you think our friendship couldn’t survive it.”
“Do you believe our friendship couldn’t survive it?”
Now it’s my turn to hesitate before answering. Honestly, I hadn’t really thought about it. I was more concerned with his opinion on the matter than my own.
“Maybe,” I say. “Or maybe not. But our friendship has certainly survived a lot up to now. I mean, we haven’t lived in the same place for years and years. And you’ve seen me at my drunkest and stupidest—”
“And you’ve seen me at mine.”
“Exactly. And we survived a kiss, and now I’ve seen you naked, and…and…feel free to stop me at any point, because if I keep talking I’m probably only going to make this more embarrassing for both of us.” I raise my chin, looking up at him. “Have I scared you yet?”
“No,” he says. “But I’m still wondering if you’ve really thought this through.”
No, of course not. But again, it’s too late to unsay all of the things I’ve just said.
“You can tell me if you think it’s a terrible idea,” I say. “Or if you don’t want to. I swear I won’t get upset.” It’ll just be me and my ice and my fingers alone together forever and ever. I’m going to die alone with a bunch of cats.
He’s still far too close to me. I can see his chest rising and falling with his breaths, smell the scent of his soap on his skin.
“I’m not entirely sure two people can have sex without things getting complicated,” he says.
“Plenty of people seem to think that men and women can’t be friends either, and somehow we’ve managed it,” I point out. What are you doing, Mae? The more you argue for this, the more desperate you sound.
But Alex doesn’t seem to notice. “I suppose that’s true.”
I press my toes against the cool tiles of the floor. When am I allowed to escape to my room again? If he hasn’t said yes yet, he’s not going to—and him dragging this conversation out to spare my feelings is only making things weirder between us.
“I propose this,” he says slowly, softly. “We go over to that couch, and the moment you tell me to stop, we stop.”
I frown. “I don’t understand. Are you agreeing?”
“I’m merely suggesting that we don’t jump into anything too quickly. And that you stop me the moment you change your mind.”
And if I don’t change my mind? I want to ask. But I don’t. I’m not entirely sure what he means to do, but I want to find out.
He drops his hand from my face and instead takes my fingers in his. He leads me across the dark room toward the couch while I’m still trying to understand what his intentions are.
“Are you just humoring me?” I ask him. “If you don’t want to do this, Alex, you can just tell me. I know you have plenty of supermodels—”
“Maybe I’m just as curious as you are,” he says in that low rumble of his.
“Curious?”
“About whether or not this would ruin our friendship. I suppose there’s only one way to find out, isn’t there?”
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Matchsticks and Candy Canes by C.E.Wilson and Mary Dublin Book Spotlight!



Love can thaw the fiercest winter. In a society where elves are no longer creatures of myth and magic, Brynne Mirren is just trying to survive the holidays as one of Santa’s Rejects. Loyal to her duty as the eldest child, she stands outside in the freezing cold and sell matchbooks—not that anyone would buy anything from an elf. Each fruitless day is the same without exception until her path crosses with Carter Holly. Persistent though he is, she can’t help but wonder if he has an ulterior motive. After all, very few humans look kindly on elves these days. Days before Christmas, Brynne’s life takes a drastic turn and she is forced to trust the gentle stranger in the darkest time of her life. Carter Holly continues to surprise her, stirring up new feelings within her with every act of kindness. Though the threat of freezing along with her matchbooks is very real, Brynne can't forget that falling in love with a human is even more dangerous. Matchsticks and Candy Canes is the first book co-written by C.E. Wilson and Mary Dublin.  

 Carter still couldn’t understand how this young woman was supposed to be a witch. If anything, she was more like an angel. His eyes drifted over to the thick cap tightly secured around her ears, supposing that pointed ears were hidden under the wool. “Thanks,” he said, keeping his voice soft. He slowly reached out for the matchbox, but the girl still pulled away as his fingers drew close, practically dropping the matchbox into his palm. There was no punishment. There was no magic. She’s not a witch. 
                                           

 “Here,” he said, jogging across the street and reaching for her hand. She squeaked as he dropped the two quarters into her palm. “Here’s half of what I owe,” he whispered before holding up a finger to his lips. “This is for you.” “I shouldn’t—” “Just for you,” he emphasized. He smiled only briefly before he jogged back across the street, acting as though nothing had happened. As though he hadn’t taken a huge leap of faith by touching her. Luckily, no one saw. He stole a curious glance at the girl across the street, wondering if he had crossed a line, and was glad to see her with a look of wonder on her face. She looked across the street and for a brief moment met his eyes. “Thank you,” she breathed with a soft voice that pooled like mist in the winter air. He smiled back at her. Perhaps this winter would bring something more than more snow and sweets.

                              
  C.E. Wilson is currently living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband, beautiful daughter, fat beagle and two cats. She loves Supernatural, leggings and shoujo manga. When it rains she feels at peace and loves a sweet cup of coffee with way too much sugar and cream. She loves the fall because of football and all things pumpkin. Her favorite subject to write about is size difference, but she enjoys to try her hand at all things fantastical.
 Mary Dublin has been writing fantasy stories since childhood. Growing up where the sun is always stronger than the coffee, she maintained a fascination with worlds that can never exist. More than ever, Mary finds joy in putting these worlds to the page through words and paintings. She enjoys pilates, rainy afternoons, and bakes a mean batch of double-fudge brownies. Matchsticks and Candycanes is her first published work. Author social media links: For the latest news and updates from C.E. Wilson:   www.cewilsonauthor.com   For the latest news and updates from Mary Dublin:   Connect on Facebook
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08 December 2016

Horror, Thriller and Mystery Books to Enjoy!


A list for those of you out there who love to read for the macabre, the unknown and the rush!
If you want to get stuck into something truly terrifying or engross yourself in the latest indie mystery and thriller novels, we’ve got you covered! So without further ado here are our latest picks from horror, thriller and mystery.
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1. Project Phantasma – Horror/Humor novel by John Ghost
Locked in a conference room with all manner of foul beast on the outside waiting to devour you, can a group of science geeks make it out alive or will they die a most gruesome death?
2. From Here to There: The Story of America’s Future – Mystery/Fantasy novel by Zev Paiss
This is about our future and the amazing people who live there. How the smallest events can have profound impacts later in life and about our place in the larger community. Very inspirational.
3. Treacherous Secrets – Mystery/Thriller novel by tbrews
A lifetime of blissful ignorance shattered in a heartbeat. How deep will Emily go to uncover the true origins of her husband’s persona?
4. Private Universe - Mystery/Drama novel by bstudholme
Who is Jack? He might be just what he seems – a handsome, mature teenage boy recuperating from scarlet fever at Wentbridge Castle in 1915. He might be Jack the Ripper, reincarnated and about to kill.
5. Gone Before Dawn – Thriller/Sci-Fi novel by JMScott
Flung through a wormhole 300 years into the future 10 high school kids must follow each other through a gross new world to their salvation that awaits them back on the other side.
6. Family Reunion – Thriller/Erotica novel by ebowers
This is a man slowly giving into his psychosis; whose fantasies are driving him to new forms of decadence and depravity that thrill and disgust him all the while leaving a trail of murder in his path.
7. Viral Fear – Thriller/Action novel by Robert Aardvark
What is more deadly, disease or fear?
8. Judge, Jury, and Executioner – Thriller novel  by SteveGee
When the local Magistrate Court kept releasing violent offenders back into the community rather than jailing them, someone in the town decided to serve out their own punishment – death.
9. This Little Piggy… – Thriller novel by SteveGee
When Terry Hunter decided to write his first novel about a serial killer he had no idea it would become so popular, and land him in jail as the suspect for a series of 25 year old unsolved murders.

A list with new picks for those of you who love horror, thriller and mystery.
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4 novels which are becoming more and more popular on Inkitt and are still completely FREE to read. Grab your copy while there’s still time and get reading!
1. Rougarou: Blood in the Swamp, a Horror/Mystery novel by Ethan Young
Entangled in a deadly blood-soaked web of conspiracy, Jack Boudreaux must uncover ugly truths in order to survive evils darker than anything imaginable. Truth or lies, either way there will be blood in the swamp tonight.
2. The Rites of Lemuria, a Horror/Fantasy novel by Rosalind Mosis
In a twisted modern-day Roman Britain, the festival of Lemuria plays hosts to exorcisms and spiritual remembrance. But when young priestess Hattie stumbles upon the angered voices of restless spirits, she will find more than she could have ever expected. OR there is no rest for the dead in this twisted fantasy.When the dead rest not, shall the iving also perish.
3. Find The Lady, a Horror/Thriller novel by Travis McKinney
A bad week that just got worse. Crime, demons and more deceit. Find the Lady is the thriller that will have you crawling back for more.
4. Abnormal Cataclysm, a Thriller/Sci-Fi novel by Ben Douglas
The Great War ended. Skylar Cade hunts down a dangerous criminal of a war long gone. Soon he discovers that the man is not only a criminal and a murderer but also a dangerous Abnormal on the run.
That’s all from us but more suggestions are coming soon – keep an eye out!
Happy reading :)

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