18 October 2018

Waiting for You by Kate McBrien Book Tour and Giveaway! @KateMcBrien1



Do you believe love can transcend time? Contemporary Romance author Kate McBrien
returns with the next installment in her steamy Indigo trilogy! After hiding out at her
parents’ house in Los Angeles, Lucy jumps at the chance to deliver the Varangian
Cross to London inorder to be reunited with Justin. But with their passion renewed,
their nightmares have also returned and are feeling more like memories than dreams.
The time has come to find out the truth behind their connection.



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About Waiting for You:


Title: Waiting for You
Author: Kate McBrien
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 15, 2018
Publisher: Kate McBrien
Series: Indigo Trilogy
Format: Digital eBook / Print
Digital ISBN: 9781732223530
Print ISBN: 9781732223523


Synopsis:


Do you believe love can transcend time?


It's only been a week, but Justin is miserable waiting for Lucy to contact him. He's back
in London for Indigo's concert series and needs to get his head in the game, but his
heart is back in America.

Stuck hiding out at her parents' house in Los Angeles, Lucy is consumed with doubt
and regret about her decision to stay behind.


When the Varangian Cross is sold to a private buyer in London, Lucy jumps at the
chance to deliver the cross to the new owner and maybe reconnect with Justin.


Lucy arrives in London in time for another roadblock to their relationship: a serious
allegation has been made against Justin, and the paparazzi are in overdrive, forcing
Justin under cover just to make it through the concert series.


Finally reunited, their passion is renewed. But their nightmares have returned and are
feeling more like memories than dreams. It’s time to find out the truth behind their
connection.


Waiting for You is the second book of a contemporary romance
trilogy.


Note to Readers: This book contains scenes which may be triggering to survivors of
sexual violence.


Add to your TBR list:  Goodreads


Available at:  Amazon  | Barnes and Noble  | Kobo  | iTunes



Excerpt:
Copyright© 2018 Waiting for You
Kate McBrien


“Okay, once more from the top.” John counted off before playing the introduction
to a new song.
Justin counted the beats in his head and looked up from his guitar. They were
rehearsing in the legendary Abbey Road Studios. It was a spacious studio with
honey-colored hardwood floors set in a herringbone pattern, with upholstered
walls covered in reds and golds. After a few bars of the acoustic guitar and piano,
Justin sang a song he wrote for Lucy. Inspired by a dream he had after leaving
California, it was the most romantic song he had ever written.
He lost himself in the music while playing his guitar and singing. He and Lucy
watched a sunset turn into a deep indigo night sky as he shared his feelings for her.
He had this dream the day after he left California and it had shaken him to his
core. But unlike his earlier dreams of violence and the need to protect her from
harm, this dream was more realistic than any of the others.
Justin closed his eyes, focusing on the lyrics about holding Lucy in his arms.
His dreams had always been highly realistic, but this recent dream was more
like a memory. It stimulated all his senses. He could not only feel Lucy in his arms,
he heard the sound of male voices singing in the background and the sounds of a
city below, as if they were on top of a building somewhere. The air was warm and
full of exotic scents that he couldn’t identify. He shuddered as this familiarity
washed over him. It was impossible. He had never shared a night like that with
Lucy. As the song ended, he was exhausted and miserable.“That was marvelous,”
Graham said from the recording booth. “Let’s wrap it up for tonight. I’m feeling
generous, so let me take everyone to the pub.” It was no surprise Graham was in
a great mood tonight. He didn’t like the scandal that surrounded Justin, but he
was delighted with the publicity that created renewed interest in Indigo.
Tickets for the three concerts had sold out, and Indigo’s back catalog was selling
well.“Excellent.” John stood up from the piano and closed the fallboard over the
keys. “I’m completely knackered. I could use a pint or two.”
Justin remained on his stool, pulling the guitar strap from around his shoulder.
“Are you all right?” John asked, gathering up his sheet music and placing it in a
carrier bag.“Yeah,” Justin muttered, rubbing his eyes.
Indigo’s other band members, Colin, Mike, and Liam, were gathered in the
recording booth listening to the playback. Justin could just make out the song’s
melody as it came through the slightly open door.
John frowned. “You looked like you’ve seen a ghost.”


Other Books in the Indigo Trilogy:


Title: Discovering You (Indigo #1)
Author: Kate McBrien
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Date Released: July 7, 2018
Publisher: Kate McBrien
Format: Digital eBook / Print
Digital ISBN: 9781732223516
Print ISBN: 9781732223509


For fans of Love on the Edge of Time and A Knight in Shining Armor comes
an epic romance that proves true love can never die.

Do you believe in soulmates?


A shy art historian. A sexy rock star. A mysterious medieval cross that holds a secret.


Lucy Bianchi has a plan: finish her PhD in art history and land a coveted job at a
prestigious Los Angeles museum. Then—maybe—she’ll find time to start dating. Her
controlled and predictable world begins to unravel when she chases a runaway dog on
the beach and meets a gorgeous stranger.


Justin Hamilton is the charismatic lead singer of the British band Indigo. Years of touring
and partying have won him notoriety, and he can have any woman he wants, but who he
really wants doesn’t seem to exist.


Until now.


From their first look—their first touch—Justin and Lucy have a connection that defies
logic and deepens their desire for each other. When they see the Varangian Cross at a
museum exhibit, they’re flooded with inexplicable shared memories that draw them
even closer together.


Justin has to return to London just as a salacious scandal explodes that could tear them
apart. Lucy must choose between the safe life she’s cultivated, or go to Justin and
discover a never-ending love.


Discovering You is the first book of a contemporary romance trilogy.


Now on Sale for $0.99 for a LIMITED TIME!


Praise for Discovering You:


“This was a very deep and beautiful love story. It was completely different from all love
stories I’ve ever read.” - Tania, Goodreads, Amazon


“Discovering You by Kate McBrien is a steamy read. The heat rises slowly in this novel
but once the switch is flipped, it boils over with passion.”
- Up All Night Book Blogs, Goodreads


“Wow what a story. It’s fresh, original, and full of life.” - Lianne, Goodreads


“This book has it all. Romance, history, art, music, villains, and a mystical edge. I can’t
wait to read the next in the series.” - Debbie, Goodreads


“You know you get one of those books that just builds and builds until you can’t put it
down. This is one of those books.” – Love Reading, Goodreads review


“This is a fascinating premise. Nerd meets rocker and finds an instant connection. I love
soulmates and was fascinated to see how things turn out, especially with Lucy's art
history background. The meet-cute was delightful and I enjoyed the growing relationship
between the two of them, fast-paced as it was. Both Lucy and Justin are fully fleshed
out characters with their own full lives.”
- Lauren, Goodreads review


About Kate McBrien:


Kate has an MA in art history from San José State University and has taught art history
at a local college. For many years, she has worked as a dental hygienist, courageously
offeringencouragement to her non-flossing patients.


She has always enjoyed writing but became more serious after being encouraged by a
friend to participate in National Novel Writing Month. She began writing historical fiction
but soon realized that the romance was taking over the history.


Kate is a Bay Area native who lives near the beach with her husband and Lola, their
spoiled Labrador Retriever. When not writing, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, reading,
and fangirling over Jamie Dornan.


Connect with Kate:
 Website  | Facebook  | Twitter  | Goodreads  | Amazon  | BookBub









Joy to You and Me (At Work) by Amy Thornton Book Tour and Giveaway! @AuthorThornton @iReadBookTours

Book Details:

Book Title: Joy to You and Me (at Work!) by Amy Thornton
Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 179 pages
Genre: Self-help, Business
Publisher: Tell-Tale Publishing Group, LLC
Release date: June 5, 2018
Tour dates: Oct 1 to 19, 2018
Content Rating: PG (This book is for ages 16+, so there is the occasional "damn", "hell", and "ass" thrown in as far as language, but nothing worse than that.)

Book Description:

Are you one of the 48% of employees worldwide who doesn't like their jobs? Do you feel constantly stressed at the office? Or maybe you're just feeling "blah" about your job and want to bring some life back into your workplace. If you talk to anyone about their careers or jobs these days, most of the time you won't hear positive stories or excitement. You'll probably hear words like "busy", "stressed", "exhausting", and "mind-numbing." And with the good old 40-hour workweek becoming a distant memory for many of us, this reality is just plain sad.

Joy to You and Me (At Work!) helps turn these situations around by giving the reader easy tips they can implement quickly to start making a positive difference in the workplace. Being joyful isn't just a "fluffy-cutesy-nice" thing to do each day - it actually increases productivity and is good for any company or organization. The book helps anyone learn how to:

- Be a more joyful person
- Bring joy to co-workers
- Bring joy to customers
- Bring joy to networking

This fun, easy-to-read guide shows people of all ages and personalities how to make a difference immediately to make not only themselves happier, but to spread that happiness throughout the workplace - and beyond!

By sharing stories from the author's 25+ years of making a joyful difference in the workplace and examples from truly kick-ass companies, Joy to You and Me (At Work!) is a life-changing, fun read for anyone who wants to improve their work life.

Buy the Book:



Meet the Author:



Amy Thornton Shankland, GPC, has been bringing joy to her workplaces for over 25 years thanks to her innate enthusiasm. She is a former Dale Carnegie instructor, has been a grant professional for 17 years, is a former columnist for the Noblesville Daily Times, and is a current board member of Noblesville Main Street.

Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook

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Ends Oct 27, 2018


He Could Be Another Bill Gates by Donna Levin Book Spotlight!


FROM THE BESTSELLING, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY HOME COMES A ROMANTIC COMEDY SET IN 21ST CENTURY SAN FRANCISCO, WHERE DIFFERENCES ARE CELEBRATED AND EVERYONE FITS IN ... EXCEPT WHEN THEY DON'T.

Anna Kagen had her heart broken five years ago--so badly that she can't imagine ever having another man in her life. Her ex-husband, Alex, would like her to stay single: that would ensure that he has control of their children, Jack, a 16-year-old on the autism spectrum, and five-year-old Marissa, whose "giftedness" might be wishful thinking on his part, since he needs someone to achieve his own unfulfilled ambitions.

As for Jack, he's ready to open his heart: to the lissome redhead and high school queen bee, Ashleigh. And she's taking an interest in him!

When Anna reconnects with Jason, a man from her past who was once kind to her and who has a special needs son of his own, they seem destined to become a new family. But not if their ex-spouses have anything to say about it....
 

NOW AVAILABLE FROM CHICKADEE PRINCE BOOKS


“A complex and insightful rendering of contemporary love and family…Jack’s teenage point of view is striking for the glimpse it provides into Asperger’s.”
Kirkus Reviews
“A delightful, witty tale of contemporary San Francisco life, feature a single mom, her autistic teenage son, and a precocious five-year-old daughter.  
Donna Levin’s comic sensibility lifts a story of tough lives into the realm of enchantment.”
—Joan Steinau Lester, author of Black, White, Other
“(An) engrossing, vibrant novel....With a tightly woven plot that unwinds through dramatic scenes rendered with depth, the novel skillfully portrays the characteristics of Asperger’s and delivers complex, vivid characters. Well-chosen, unforced analogies add further texture to the narrative. In all, this is a smart, wise and bighearted book.”
Booklist for There’s More Than One Way Home



Donna Levin is the author of Extraordinary Means(William Morrow), California Street (Simon & Schuster) and the recent best-seller, There’s More Than One Way Home (Chickadee Prince Books 2017).Her new novel, He Could Be Another Bill Gates, was published by Chickadee Prince Books in October 2018.  
In addition to novels, Donna has published two books about writing, Get that Novel Started and Get that Novel Written, both with Writer’s Digest Books.
Donna has taught fiction writing for two decades, most notably at the University of California Extension at Berkeley, where she led the Novel-Writing Workshop. She has also been a frequent guest at writers’ conferences, including the San Francisco Writers’ Conference and the Squaw Valley Community of Writers.
Donna’s work is archived in included in Boston University’s 20th Century Archives and in the California State Library’s collection of California novels.She lives in San Francisco.
Visit her at www.DonnaLevin.com

Monster Mash Countdown Day and Giveaway Day 4!





I have been reading love stories for as long as I can remember and when I ‘met’ the classic authors like Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, Henry James The Brontë sisters, etc. during my Honours studies, I was hooked for life.

I married my college boyfriend and soul mate and after 43 years, 3 interesting and wonderful children and 3 beautiful grandchildren, he still makes me weak in the knees. We are fortunate to live in the picturesque little seaside village of Betty's Bay, South Africa with the ocean a block away and a beautiful mountain right behind us. And although life so far has not always been an easy ride, it has always been an exiting and interesting one!

I like the heroines in my stories to be beautiful, feisty, independent and headstrong.  And the heroes must be strong but possess a generous amount of sensitivity. They are of course, also gorgeous!  My stories typically incorporate the family background of the characters to better understand where they come from and who they are when we meet them in the story.




"Kalinda Evans works for the Anglo-Boer war foundation in Canada. She's sent to South Africa to make sure everyone who lost their lives in the war will be remembered. On her drive to the guest farm in Kimberley, South Africa, Kalinda picks up a female hitchhiker and is startled when just moments later, the woman vanishes. Kalinda would be convinced she was dreaming…except there’s still a white lace handkerchief on the passenger seat.

Extreme sports enthusiast and computer game designer Zack Carter is always after the next big challenge. He’s far too busy for romance and adheres to a three-date rule, until he meets his parents’ latest guest. When she relays the story of her mysterious experience, Zack’s family shares the local ghost story. Kalinda and Zack work together to solve the puzzle of the ghost and how it all ties in with the war and the work Kalinda is doing.

As their attraction grows, Zack realizes he no longer feels the need to prove anything to himself. He only needs to prove to Kalinda that he’s more than a good time."





Snippet:

This Kalinda intrigued him. She was beautiful, gorgeous really. But he didn't like the odd knot in his tummy when he'd seen her for the first time. And the fist of desire that followed took him by surprise. He wanted to touch her. But when he picked up her hand, a strange thing happened – for the first time in his life, he couldn't talk. Words that usually came easily to him got stuck in his throat, his mouth was dry and for a minute he was completely thrown.

That had never happened before. For once, he couldn't remember one of his usual witty remarks.





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