14 November 2018

Distant Memory by Colleen S. Myers Book Tour and Giveaway! @Barclay_PR


You don’t want to miss the next thrilling installment of Colleen
Myers’ fan favorite #fantasyromance series, Solum, with
DISTANT MEMORY!

Title: Distant Memory
Author: Colleen Myers
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance
Series: Solum
Release Date: November 13, 2018
Format: Digital eBook
ISBN: TBD

Synopsis:

19 year old Elizabeth Camden survived it all, the
experiments, the escape, the retaliation. But it never ends does it?

Available at:  Amazon

Add Distant Memory  to your GOODREADS TBR pile!

About Colleen:

Colleen S. Myers was raised in a large catholic family in the outskirts
of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she grew up on Harlequin teen
romances and stories from her mother’s days as a paramedic.
She went on to attend Allegheny College majoring in Biology and
English.

After college, Colleen spent a year in service in the Americorp giving
back to the community at a local Pittsburgh Women Infants and
Children Clinic (WICC) before attending Kirksville College of
Osteopathic Medicine
on a military scholarship.
Upon completing medical school, Colleen attended residency at
Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and was on base in Washington,
DC during 9/11. She earned three meritorious service awards from
themilitary. After serving seven years of active duty, she promptly
landed a position at the VA to provide fellow veterans with optimum
medical care. Still an avid fan of romances into adulthood, her love 
of the genre inspired her to hone her craft as a writer, focusing on
contemporary romance and science fiction. Her background in
medicine and the military provides an inspiring layer of creative
realism to her stories and characters.
Her first book, Must Remember, the first book in the Solum series,
is published by Champagne Press. The sequel, Can’t Forget, coming
in June 2016, is the recipient of the 2015 RWA New England Readers
Award.
Colleen currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her
husband and son, and spends her spare time writing. She is also
working on a new contemporary romance.
Connect with Colleen:
Website  
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Facebook   
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Pinterest
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The Eye of the Eagle by Sharon Buchbinder Book Tour and Giveaway! @sbuchbinder @bookunleashed

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Eye of the Eagle
Series: Hotel LaBelle Series Book 3
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: November 12, 2018
One soars like an eagle. One strikes like a thunderbird. But for both hearts, revenge can be deadly when it's nourished.
Anomaly Defense Director and shapeshifter Bert Blackfeather doesn't need a boss with no experience. So what if she's beautiful or gives him a jolt when she shakes his hand? He never plans to get seriously involved with another woman—not in this lifetime.
Phoebe Wagner, an empath with psychometric abilities and an advocate for the deaf, gets more than she bargained for with Bert. One touch and she relives his IED injuries. So what if he's handsome and hot? She doesn't need to add his secrets to her own. Phoebe's are bad enough.
When his niece goes missing from Hotel LaBelle, Bert goes to Montana to help—and Phoebe insists on going with him. Can these two hard-headed people share their darkest secrets in order to work together? It may be the only way to save an endangered child—and their own hearts when Bert's past rears its ugly head.

Book Excerpt

Prologue
Hotel LaBelle, Billings, Montana
Crouched behind a stand of bushes across the river from the Victorian mansion, the stranger surveyed his surroundings to ensure he wasn’t observed by a late- night visitor. He did his best work under the cover of night when people slept, secure in their dreams. By day, the place buzzed with people coming and going. By night, the pace slowed, as if the hotel took deep breaths and drifted into slumber, resting and recovering for the next sunrise. The shadows served as his allies, hiding his peculiarity from the locals. Night embraced him like a lover, keeping his secrets. Tonight, in the preternatural pause before the incoming storm, all was quiet, except for the call of an owl and the squeaks of nocturnal creatures. Predator and prey.
He’d waited a long time for this special child. With the specific family background he wanted, she was exactly what he needed. It would take time, but he could wait. Patience was one of the things he excelled at. That and taking children away from their homes. He had honed his skills, perfected his technique. But the timing was off and he needed to lay low. No need to arouse suspicion. As he always did, he’d blend in. Beneath the surface, in the shadows, keeping his ear to the ground. Listening, listening, and listening for that one sound that told him the instant had come. When the sign appeared to him, he would be prepared, and no one would be the wiser until it was too late, and the little girl with the wild red hair and large blue eyes was in his possession. Soon, very soon, she would be his.
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Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, as her husband would say, Tallulah Stewart slipped into the kitchen, flipped the switch for the coffee pot, and began to prep breakfast for her guests. As she sliced the homemade cinnamon bread, she smiled at the thought of the still sleeping Lucius, blissfully unaware of her activities. Ever since her darling daughter came into the world, Tallulah had become a morning lark and Lucius a night owl. With a twenty-four hour a day business like Hotel LaBelle, it was good they alternated shifts. No need for both of them to be exhausted. A huge bolt of lightning flashed, bathing the kitchen in bright light. Moments after, thunder shook the hotel. That was close.
Thank God Miriam takes after her father and sleeps through everything.
A frisson shimmied down her back.
Miriam. Something was wrong with Miriam.
Dread bloomed in her chest, and she struggled to breathe. Knife falling out of her numb hand, Tallulah ran to her child’s room.
Shadows draped the space over her daughter’s nest. Pillows and stuffed animals tilted at all angles and a small lump burrowed deep in the blankets. Tallulah let out a long sigh of relief. Hot or cold, that girl loved her blankets, the more the merrier. Active, even in her sleep, Miriam had been an early walker and climber. Despite parental efforts at containment, from eleven months of age on, each morning the little gymnast had been found on the other side of the bars of the crib. They had surrendered and converted the crib to a toddler bed. Tallulah tip-toed next to her precious bundle, gently slid a quilt back—and screamed.
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Book Tour Schedule

November 12 - 30, 2018
Visit each tour stop daily and discover more features, excerpts, reviews, interviews, fun facts and more! To check the latest tour schedule, visit the Eye of the Eagle Book Page at Book Unleashed.
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About Sharon Buchbinder

Sharon Buchbinder
Sharon Buchbinder has been writing fiction since middle school and has the rejection slips to prove it. An RN, she provided health care delivery, became a researcher, association executive, and obtained a PhD in Public Health. She is the author of the Hotel LaBelle Series, the Jinni Hunter Series, and the Obsession Series. When not teaching or writing, she can be found fishing, walking her dogs, or breaking bread and laughing with family and friends in Baltimore, MD and Punta Gorda, FL.

Giveaway

WIN $10 AMAZON GIFT CARD AND MORE
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Prizes up for grabs:
1. $10 Amazon Gift Card
2. First 2 eBooks in the Hotel LaBelle series: The Haunting of Hotel LaBelle and Legacy of Evil
3. Totebag
4. Mug
5. Drink Cozies
6. Romance Trading Cards
Contest runs from November 12 - 30, 2018.
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13 November 2018

Unreasonable Doubt by Reyna Marder Gentin Book Spotlight!

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RE: UNREASONABLE DOUBTS
By Reyna Marder Gentin
She Writes Press; Publication date: November 13, 2018; ISBN 978-1631524134; Trade paperback; $16.95; 308 pages; Fiction/First Novel
E-book ISBN 978-1-63152-414-1; $9.95
DESCRIPTION:
Jaded New York City Public Defender Liana Cohen would give anything to have one client in whom she can believe. Dozens of hardened criminals and repeat offenders have chipped away at her faith in both herself and the system. Her boyfriend Jakob’s high-powered law firm colleagues see her do-gooder job as a joke, which only adds to the increasing strain in their relationship. 

Enter imprisoned felon Danny Shea, whose unforgivable crime would raise a moral conflict in an attorney at the height of her idealism―and that hasn't been Liana in quite a while. But Danny's astonishing blend of good looks, intelligence, and vulnerability intrigues Liana. Could he be the client she’s been longing for―the wrongly accused in need of a second chance? Is he innocent? As their attorney-client relationship transforms into something less than arm’s length, Liana is forced to confront fundamental questions of truth, faith, and love―and to decide who she wants to be.
PRAISE:
"An intriguing blend of romance and legal suspense from a new writer to watch.”
—WILLIAM LANDAY, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob
“…not only intelligent, but deeply moving. She knows the law and she knows her characters. Well done!”
—SUSAN ISAACS, author of Compromising Positions, After All These Years, and As Husbands Go

“Fans of Allison Leotta and Lisa Scottoline will appreciate the domestic and romantic elements as well as the legal intrigue.”
—BOOKLIST
"The old saying that the law is a jealous mistress takes on new meaning in Reyna Gentin’s exciting new novel…"
—LINDA FAIRSTEIN, former Chief, Manhattan DA Sex Crimes Unit and bestselling crime novelist
“Thrilling and informative, a superb novel that should be read by all those interested in how our criminal justice system really works."
—KENNETH R. FEINBERG, Former Administrator of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund
“Reyna Marder Gentin’s passion for the law shines in her debut novel. And Gentin’s deft exploration of justice, love, and tradition sets Unreasonable Doubts apart. A new talent has arrived!”
—RABBI JOSEPH TELUSHKIN, bestselling author of Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History, and the Rabbi Daniel Winter mystery series

"A blend of drama, romance, and legal suspense, Gentin’s novel is engaging and fast-paced, immediately sweeping you into the tale."
—DAYTON JEWISH OBSERVER
"A compelling, aptly named novel about a young lawyer's search for clarity and fulfillment in her
career, love relationship(s), and spiritual life. Reyna Marder Gentin, a former lawyer, is, without
a reasonable doubt, a writing talent that is headed for a promising career as an author."
—MIRIAM AROND, former Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute, former Editor in Chief of 
Child and American Health magazines, coauthor of The First Year of Marriage: What to Expect,
What to Accept and What You Can Change 
“…[a] page-turner love story and legal thriller.”
—BOOKSCOVER2COVER.COM
“…takes you behind the closed doors of lawyers’ offices and courtrooms in a case of he said/she said that shows the very real challenges of being human in matters of justice and the heart….with vivid and unforgettable characters who will keep you up at night, worrying about them.”
—JIMIN HAN, author of A Small Revolution
“…intelligently written…. There is something in this story for everyone, and if you are like I was, the ending is going to be worth the wait.”
—READER VIEWS

BIO:
Reyna Marder GentinREYNA MARDER GENTIN grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale.  For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney representing criminal defendants who could not afford private counsel. Reyna studies at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and her fiction and personal essays have been published in The Westchester Review and online. She lives with her family in Scarsdale, New York. To learn more, please visit reynamardergentin.com.
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The Merest Loss by Steven Neil Blog Tour and Giveaway! @rararesources


The Merest Loss

A story of love and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of the English
hunting shires and the streets of Victorian London and post-revolutionary Paris.

When Harriet Howard becomes Louis Napoleon’s mistress and financial backer and appears at his side in Paris in 1848, it is as if she has emerged from nowhere. How did the English daughter of a Norfolk boot-maker meet the future Emperor? Who is the mysterious Nicholas Sly and what is his hold over Harriet?

Can Harriet meet her obligations and return to her former life and the man she left behind? What is her involvement with British Government secret services? Can Harriet’s friend, jockey Tom Olliver, help her son Martin solve his own mystery: the identity of his father?

The central character is Harriet Howard and the action takes place between 1836 and 1873. The plot centres on Harriet’s relationships with Louis Napoleon and famous Grand National winning jockey, Jem Mason. The backdrop to the action includes significant characters from the age, including Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and the Duke of Grafton, as well as Emperor Napoleon III. The worlds of horse racing, hunting and government provide the scope for rural settings to contrast with the city scenes of London and Paris and for racing skulduggery to vie with political chicanery.

The Merest Loss is historical fiction with a twist. It’s pacy and exciting with captivating characters and a distinctive narrative voice.
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Author Bio – Steven Neil has a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the Open University and an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University. In his working life he has been a bookmaker’s clerk, management tutor, management consultant, bloodstock agent and racehorse breeder. He is married and lives in rural Northamptonshire.
Social Media Links – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016617465298 and https://twitter.com/stevenneil12
From Steven Neil, the author of THE MEREST LOSS
A story of love and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of the English hunting shires and the streets of Victorian London and post-revolutionary Paris.

An important intervention
The direction of travel is unclear at this point in the novel. Harriet’s situation is unpromising but an important intervention is about to be made. In chapter twenty six of The Merest Loss Henry Fitzroy, the fifth Duke of Grafton, makes his presence felt and changes the course of events.
Chapter Twenty Six
The New Politics
Towcester and Chislehurst, England
Chantilly, France
1859
Henry Fitzroy, the fifth Duke of Grafton, is at home at Wakefield Lodge, his hunting estate near Towcester, some forty miles north of London. His arthritis troubles him and he is unable to travel. Like his father before him, he has a tidy mind and he has a list of issues and questions he wants resolved. His physician assures him he is generally in good health, but he knows better. He asks Lord Normanby, now retired from diplomatic service and Sir George Lewis MP if they will call on him. The old families still have some clout in England.  Normanby travels up from London and Sir George breaks his journey from his country seat at Radnor, on his way back to town. The two men arrive at about the same time, turning in off Watling Street at the turnpike and several footmen and stable hands are waiting to take over the horses and carriages.
   ‘Any idea what this is all about?’ says Normanby. Sir George shrugs. The enthusiastic under-butler greets them and they make their way along the north face of the house. The visitors ask polite questions about the architecture and they learn rather more about Venetian windows, flattened arches and semi-elliptical lunettes than is strictly necessary. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that the overall appearance and style of the place is attractive.
  Fitzroy meets them in the main hall. It is a room designed to impress: from the elegant, balustraded, wooden gallery; to the beamed, ornamental, plaster ceiling; to the magnificent stone chimneypiece, adorned with carved trophies of the hunt: a fox’s head on the left and a badger’s head on the right, undercut with bows and spears. A log fire roars in the grate and a rather splendid oil painting of a mare and foal, by Mr Herring senior, sits above. Candles are alight all around the room and the soft glow bounces off the mirrors and the silverware, set for tea. It has all the appearances of a cosy fireside chat, but that is not at all what the duke has in mind. He is in no mood for small talk. An apparently chance meeting with Tom Olliver at the Cesarewitch meeting, at Newmarket last year, has alerted him to the situation Harriet Howard finds herself in. He wants action.
‘Enough is enough,’ he says. ‘She has endured a great deal. I feel an enormous guilt that we did not do more when we had the chance.’   ‘It was a matter of national security. We had to do the right thing for the country,’ says Normanby. 
‘I am weary of this. I am an old man now. I made a promise on my father’s memory. I will not go to the grave having failed. Let us do the right thing for Miss Howard. Call off the hounds once and for all. I insist upon it.’
   ‘I am sure you realise that these things take time ...’ says Sir George
  ‘I don’t have time. And I will not be patronised. Between you two, you have the means to resolve this. Please get it done. And let me know when you have. I won’t hear another word. Do I make myself clear?’
 When they are gone he sends them each a letter, confirming the agreements between them. A month passes without any sign of action, so he copies the letters to Lord Palmerston, now prime minister again, following the collapse of Lord Derby’s minority government. Henry Fitzroy and Palmerston are old adversaries in the hunting field. The duke makes it clear that he holds the prime minister personally responsible for ensuring that the agreements are implemented. He mentions that he is still keeping the matter of Palmerston’s liaison, with the unnamed governess, strictly between themselves. He hopes to keep it that way, he says.
© Steven Neil
THE MEREST LOSS is available in paperback and eBook in the UK, US, France, Canada and Australia.
Follow Steven Neil on https://twitter.com/stevenneil12 for information on how to purchase the paperback through an independent bookseller in the UK.
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