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Zander’s known for being a player both on and off the court. When his name shows up as my next client, my heart stalls and not in a good way. There’s no way I’ll survive the semester with him. I just don’t have the patience. However, when I need help, Zander makes a proposal I can’t refuse. He’ll be my fake date to my best friend’s wedding so I don’t have to face my ex and his new girlfriend alone. The weekend goes off without a hitch as we effortlessly pretend to have the time of our lives. All is perfect… until I realize my feelings for Zander are no longer an act. What will I do when our arrangement comes to an end?
As the year comes to an end I’m curious, are you the type of person who makes goals for the next year? Or you a planner or a pantser? I’ll humbly admit, I’m a little of both.
Fun fact – when it comes to writing, I am a bit of a hybrid. I plot out major points, so I always know where my story is going, but I pants my way through it (fly by the seat of my pants – in case you’re wondering where my invented vocab came from). When I’m writing, I have to let my characters guide the story and tell what needs to be written – it’s just how my creative process works.
But when it comes to my business, I am quite the opposite. I am extremely intentional because I have to plan and make use of the little time I have to work towards my goals as I juggle, working a day job, being a mom to four amazing girls, and my writing lives. From the beginning, I have always wanted to be wide and allow access to my books on multiple platforms. In the last year, I checked off a major dream and published in a multi-author series in Kindle Unlimited, I also participated in Anthologies as well, because it expands my reach to new readers – because that is my ultimate goal. In 2022, I was able to produce some audio books, and get onto some apps, which checked off several goals I’ve had in place for myself as an author.
As a part of this, there have been a few behind the scenes things taking place. First I signed with a literary agent, and we’re working hard to get my books into even more places. You can now find my books on both the Radish and Kiss Apps.
Right now, you can find books (like Zander) that aren’t even on other platforms yet, because they went live this month. I also tried to bundle my books if they were a part of an interconnected world, to let readers experience their worlds together. For example on the Radish App, I put Zander, The Boy Upstairs and He Saved My Boy – all as part of the Perfectly Independent Series because they were Damien’s brothers and connect to that world.
If you haven’t checked out these Apps, keep reading to find out how you can find my books there.
Join me on Radish so you can read The Perfectly Independent Series! Radish is the app for all things romance! You can read or listen to your favorite romance stories anytime, anywhere. If you love fiction, there’s no other place to be than Radish!
I am pleased to announce next year’s line up for 2023 Book-of-the-Month Club. I would love nothing more than to continue sharing books from my author friends with you and yours. Be sure to share my NL link with your friends, so they too can all experience these amazing authors and more in 2023.
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Samantha never saw Enzo coming. As the dust settles from her divorce, her life is full. She doesn’t have time for distractions. She’s too busy running her own company and checking off numerous items from her kids’ demanding schedule to have a life of her own. Then he walks into her kitchen with his breathtaking green eyes and a mischievous grin. He’s there to surprise his father – her contractor, but his presence makes everything off kilter.
Enzo’s perfectly content with his adventurous life as an elite rescue pilot, until a harmless prank turns on him. Instead of surprising his father, he finds his world thrown off course by the beautiful woman with a sexy smile, wicked sass and the mouthwatering ability to keep him on his toes. With his limited time on leave, is she worth the risk to his heart? Grab the complete duet today:
Not only will it set a personal record for the biggest account I’ve ever landed, but it could set my newfound company three years ahead of schedule for expansion.
Thank god I’ve got Nate Bellinger on my team.
Even though I had my reservations hiring the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on – he more than meets my expectations with his hard work and determination. Together, we’ve formed a solid team and play off each other perfectly.
As we wait for the final verdict, I begrudgingly take Nate up on his offer for a night on the town. After all, this is Vegas and I need to let the chips fall where they may.
Imagine my surprise when I wake up the next morning to find we’ve not only won the campaign, but I’m apparently married to the man I’ve only ever let myself fantasize about.
The kicker of it all – he has no intentions of letting me go.
Participating Authors: D.M. Davis, Melanie A. Smith, Mckenna James, Amy Stephens, Sydney Aaliyah Michelle, Michelle Donn, CL Collier, Sabrina Wagner, Amanda Shelley, Kaylee Monroe, Kate Stacy, TL Mayhew, Anise Storm, Shannon O’Connor & M. Leigh Morhaime, Cala Griffin, and E.M. Shue
Hosted by: Hot Vegas Night Collaboration is hosted by S.L. Sterling Genre: Romance Blurb: The Vegas Strip is the gateway to your wildest fantasies. Where debauchery rules and depravity runs rampant. Elusive billionaires, celebrity bad boys, tantalizing dancers, master mixologists, and sexy tattoo artists are all within reach.
During these 16 Hot Vegas Nights, you’ll take a chance on love, lose yourself in entertainment, and gamble your heart away!
Sixteen books that are all written with your pleasure in mind. Releases Beginning November 4, 2022
Release Dates: Melanie A. Smith – Vegas Baby – releasing November 4 Mckenna James – Vegas Prince – releasing November 7 Amy Stephens – Vegas Showdown – releasing November 8 Sydney Aaliyah Michelle – Healing in Vegas – releasing November 10 Michelle Donn – Vegas Reward – releasing November 11 CL Collier – Playing Vegas – releasing November 14 Sabrina Wagner – What Happens in Vegas – releasing November 15 Amanda Shelley – The Vegas Pitch – releasing November 17 Kaylee Monroe – Waking up Married in Vegas – releasing November 21 Kate Stacy – A Vegas Dare – releasing November 22 TL Mayhew – Vegas Valey – releasing November 24 Anise Storm – Vegas Redemption – releasing November 25 Shannon O’Connor & M Leigh Morhaime – All is Fair in Love & Vegas – releasing November 28 Cala Griffin – Vegas Lights – releasing November 29 D.M. Davis – Vegas Storm – releasing November 30 E.M. Shue – Vegas Jackpot – releasing December 1
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This pitch could make or break my career. Not only will it set a personal record for the biggest account I’ve ever landed, but it could set my newfound company three years ahead of schedule for expansion. Thank god I’ve got Nate Barringer on my team. Even though I had my reservations hiring the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on – he more than meets my expectations with his hard work and determination. Together, we’ve formed a solid team and play off each other perfectly. As we wait for the final verdict, I begrudgingly take Nate up on his offer for a night on the town. After all, this is Vegas and I need to let the chips fall where they may. Imagine my surprise when I wake up the next morning to find we’ve not only won the campaign, but I’m apparently married to the man I’ve only ever let myself fantasize about. The kicker of it all – he has no intentions of letting me go. But what will it mean once we leave Vegas?
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Beautiful girls are not hard to find at Columbia River University.
The coeds on campus are great to look at but I was over that scene after graduation three years ago.
These days, outside of being part of the largest civil engineering job on campus, all I’m searching for is a decent meal and some peace and quiet. It’s why I’m happy to have found what I consider a hidden gem in the diner I frequent.
All I need to do is finish this job and move on to the next by year’s end.
Should be easy enough. Only when Vanessa walks up with a sexy smile and a mouth full of sass, she does more than take my order. She completely takes my breath away.
Next thing I know, I’m here every morning, making every excuse to dine with this intriguing woman. Not only is she smart and sexy, but she’s laser focused on reaching the goals she’s set for herself.
The more I get to know her, the more I’m convinced she’s the one. I just have to find a way to get her to deviate from her perfectly laid plans and take a chance on me.
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Beautiful girls are not hard to find at Columbia River University.
The coeds on campus are great to look at but I was over that scene after graduation three years ago.
These days, outside of being part of the largest civil engineering job on campus, all I’m searching for is a decent meal and some peace and quiet. It’s why I’m happy to have found what I consider a hidden gem in the diner I frequent.
All I need to do is finish this job and move on to the next by year’s end.
Should be easy enough. Only when Vanessa walks up with a sexy smile and a mouth full of sass, she does more than take my order. She completely takes my breath away.
Next thing I know, I’m here every morning, making every excuse to dine with this intriguing woman. Not only is she smart and sexy, but she’s laser focused on reaching the goals she’s set for herself.
The more I get to know her, the more I’m convinced she’s the one. I just have to find a way to get her to deviate from her perfectly laid plans and take a chance on me.
If you want to know how Damien connects with other books in my world, you’ll see you can find events that take place at the same time in both The Summer Dare and Boston Dreams – a short story in the Color Theory II anthology.
You will also see crossovers with Making the Call and The Boy Upstairs as well as He Saved My Boy because Damien is a member of the Fallon family.
Net Proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Tomorrow is release day for Kiss & Tell. The day has finally come and you will get to meet Zander. I can’t wait for you to meet him.
Anyone want a sneak peek?
As she washes her hands at the sink, she stops and turns to me with a goofy grin. “You like him.”
“Colby? Of course, I do.”
Swatting at my arm she says, “No, Ari. I’m talking about Zander.”
“Sash, you know it’s all an act, remember?” I pointedly remind her.
“Cut the crap, Ari. This is me and I know you. Hell, I’ve never even seen you look at Dylan the way you’re looking at him.”
“You have your honeymoon goggles on—and just want everyone around you to fall in love.”
Squealing with excitement, she rushes in for a hug. “Of course, I do. But seriously, that man likes you just as much. He hasn’t taken his eyes off you all afternoon.”
“You’re supposed to focus on your happiness today, not mine.”
“So… he makes you happy?” Her voice rises three octaves in pure excitement and it’s then I recognize my mistake.
I roll my eyes to play it off. “Not the point. He’s only here as a favor.”
“I wish you’d open your eyes and unlock the gates to that organ you so often ignore. Stop being rational and just feel.”
“I feel…” I hedge and even I can hear the defensiveness in my tone.
“I know. But remember it’s okay to take risks. I’d hate for you to miss out on something wonderful because you’re too stubborn to see what is standing right in front of you.”
When I just stare at her in disbelief, she points over her shoulder.
“You know… he’s right out there, about yay big,” she holds her hand high in the air, “and is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome. You’re lucky I met Colby first, or you’d have some competition… oh, get that look off your face. I’d never make a move on your man—even if Colby wasn’t in the picture. Besides, I’d bet my last buck Zander only has eyes for you.”
So much to unpack from that statement. “Uh… he’s not my man.”
Raising a brow in challenge she crosses her arms over her chest. “He could be…”
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Summers in Seaside meant time with Nana, my sisters and an entire season at the beach. Nana always took care of everything far in advance, so it shouldn’t be surprising that she’d planned renovations for after she passed. However she failed to mention said plans to anyone. So imagine my surprise, when I’m awoken by the blasting sound of a saw practically coming through my wall, the first official morning of summer break. Not only did I come flying out of bed swinging, but I gave Ryan, the unsuspecting carpenter the surprise of his life, when I came wielding my killer coat hanger and all. Too bad, I was only in a tank and undies and it wasn’t nearly as effective as I’d hoped. Of course, Ryan insists Nana paid for this project in full and he’s only doing his job. But my sisters and I must make this summer memorable without Nana. It was her final request. I refuse to let a tall, pesky, sexy as sin, know-it-all get in our way. Nope – not a chance. For the next few weeks, I do my best to pretend I ignore Ryan – until my youngest sister throws down a dare I can’t back down from. Kiss the next single guy who walks up to the bonfire – or explain to my sisters why I get riled up over Ryan. When Ryan suddenly appears, I know I’m screwed in more ways than one. Not only will my sisters find I’ve been keeping a secret, but from the determined look on Ryan’s face, I’m afraid he’s eager to reveal it to the world as well. What have I gotten myself into? As I walk toward him, one thing is certain – this summer dare will either make or break me.
🏈 Now Available Everywhere 🏈 Dani As a bestselling romance author, most assume my life’s glamorous, filled with combustible chemistry, and most of all, romance. Ha! I can only wish. With a deadline looming, I’ve escaped to my family’s cabin on Anderson Island to free myself from distractions. My plan’s great, until a man, who could pass as a cover model on one of my books, comes to my rescue. Is there chemistry? Sure. Is he everything I’d look for in a guy? Absolutely. But will my career be at risk if I give into my desire? Luke For a player, women line up outside the locker room. For coaches, we’re lucky to get in the game. As the youngest NFL coach in the league, I live, eat, breathe, and even sleep football. To gear up for this season, I return to my home on Anderson Island for a much-needed break. When Dani literally crashes into my life, my mind’s suddenly on the sexy brunette with a sailors mouth, rather than my team’s next play. She has me dusting off another playbook entirely, making me wonder, did I make the right call?
I’m apart of two amazing cover reveals this week. First the Summers in Seaside Series as well as Color Theory II. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to get all these beauties for yourself!
🌊 Who’s Ready for a Series Cover Reveal? 🌊 Welcome to Summers in Seaside, a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. This brand new series of short contemporary romance stories will be filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heart strings. This series will give you a taste of sixteen new stories in a shared world. Each book will be a stand alone story that will include crossovers connecting some of their characters and settings.
A BOOK A DAY PRESENTS: COLOR THEORY 2: Love, The Tie That Binds is a romance anthology with THIRTEEN never-before-seen novellas. Each one filled with love, devotion, and determination shown through characters who follow their hearts, despite the racial obstacles that arise. Presented by A Book A Day, COLOR THEORY 2 brings stories of united hearts and the way their unions complete their world, filling their lives with undying affection, deep emotion, and an unbreakable bond. This anthology will only be available for a short time. All proceeds will aid the education of Black students through the A Book A Day Scholarship Fund.
Authors include: Aleatha Romig, A.L. Jackson, Amanda Shelley, A.M Kusi, Brenda Rothert, Chelle Bliss, Daryl Banner, Eden Butler, Elyse Kelly, Kat Mizera, Kenna Rey, Shannon Bruno, Taylor Danae Colbert, and T.K. Leigh. Foreword by Renita McKinney.
Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since… hell I don’t even know.
Instantly, he made me think and feel things I forgot existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I took the chance and let him light me up from the inside out.
Our night was the kind that will ruin me for all others.
But then I got the dreaded call I rushed out without a second glance, knowing I’d likely never see him again.
My son will always come first – Always.
Imagine my surprise when Davis walks in and he’s the only one who can save my boy.
This cannot be happening – I guess it’s time to pull up my big girl panties and see what happens.
As an avid reader, mom of four, and author – life is busy. Often with my chaotic life, the only way I can consume stories from other authors is through audio.
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It is important for me to make my books accessible to all. From the moment I published my first book, my goal has been to produce audio versions as well.You can help me kickstart this dream into a reality.
My next audio book is Making The Call. It is a sports Romance but instead of being about the players, it’s about the coach who finds he has to dust off a new playbook entirely when Dani literally crashes into his life.
Making the Call is over 90,000 words and will be over 10 hours of entertainment. Audibly Addicted is helping me produce this audio book. I’m excited to announce Connor Crais and Vanessa Edwin have been selected to narrate. They sound incredible together and I can’t wait to get this into your hands.
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Samantha never saw Enzo coming. As the dust settles from her divorce, her life is full. She doesn’t have time for distractions. She’s too busy running her own company and checking off numerous items from her kids’ demanding schedule to have a life of her own. Then he walks into her kitchen with his breathtaking green eyes and a mischievous grin. He’s there to surprise his father – her contractor, but his presence makes everything off kilter. Enzo’s perfectly content with his adventurous life as an elite rescue pilot, until a harmless prank turns on him. Instead of surprising his father, he finds his world thrown off course by the beautiful woman with a sexy smile, wicked sass and the mouthwatering ability to keep him on his toes. With his limited time on leave, is she worth the risk to his heart?
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Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since… hell I don’t even know.
Instantly, he made me think and feel things I forgot existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I took the chance and let him light me up from the inside out.
Our night was the kind that will ruin me for all others.
But then I got the dreaded call I rushed out without a second glance, knowing I’d likely never see him again.
My son will always come first – Always.
Imagine my surprise when Davis walks in and he’s the only one who can save my boy.
This cannot be happening – I guess it’s time to pull up my big girl panties and see what happens.
But that’s not all, it’s also the cover reveal for the next installment of the All American Boy Series! You won’t want to miss this!
Saddle up, Cowboys and Cowgirls! Welcome to Deacon, Texas, a small town in the plains of Texas where ranches flourish and cowboys are looking to lasso love with their fiery fillies and leading ladies.
Join us in this quaint town filled with B&B’s that embody the spirit of the west; where love can blossom and grow as big as the Texas landscape.
The All American Boy Series is proud to deliver brand new contemporary new adult stories by 8 authors in a shared world experience. All books are standalone but may include cross-over in characters or scenes.
Did you know the Resilience Duet got a makeover? I am so in love with these new covers. Amy Queau helped me rebrand this series and I think she made them perfect!
They aren’t available for sale just yet – but they will be soon. The ebooks have already been updated but I’m holding out until this weekend to update the paperbacks, so anyone who wants the original covers can still grab them. For some reason Amazon has even put them on sale (which I have no control over – so if you want the original covers, grab them while you can while the deal lasts)
After next week the new covers will be available! Aren’t they gorgeous?!?!?! I can’t wait to add these to my shelf. If you want the new covers – I’d wait a week or so before you order, so you don’t accidentally get the original version. These links will automatically update when the new covers are available, so you won’t have to look for them again.
🏀 Find out what happens to this D-1 athlete when he has to make some moves off the court 🏀
Drew is book one of the Perfectly Independent Series.
Abby
My heart races, palms sweat and knees go weak.
I’ve never seen anyone like Drew in a science lab. He’s made me a firm believer in chemistry existing outside a textbook. Until his ego shows up. Nope – No thank you. Moving on. I mean… who has an entourage in college?
When our professor announces we’ll be stuck as lab partners, I nearly lose my mind – I’m certain my dreams of becoming a doctor will go up in smoke with a distraction like him around.
Drew
I don’t date during the season.
The number of trolls who venture into the arena simply to chase jerseys is unbelievable.
In fact, I typically distance myself from the social side of being a college athlete because I have my eye on something bigger than our next D-1 championship.
I’ve taken painstaking measures to avoid distractions – at all costs. This plan has worked perfectly until Abby shows up at my door.
Gone is the plain studious girl I left in lab the day before.
Left in her place is the intriguing woman I want to know better.
Here I thought she wouldn’t be a distraction – yeah right… I am so screwed.
Abby’s gorgeous and there’s nothing plain about her.
I am this close to having it all. If I let Abby in, will my perfectly laid out plans disappear?
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It’s funny how one night can change everything. Family comes first. I knew that. I knew there would be sacrifices and we are so close to having it all. I knew because I had the perfectly laid out plan to make it happen. That is until she walked in and knocked my world on its ass. Sydney’s strong, sexy, independent – possibly more than I can handle. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted, but my reality and the secret I’m harboring, might have her running in the other direction. Will it all go up in flames if I take a chance on her? I guess I’m about to find out.
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All I want to do is drop off my brother’s things and leave. When the snow doesn’t stop, I find myself trapped with Tate—my brother’s best friend. Only, he’s not the lanky boy I remember. In his place is a man who sets me on fire. With the roads closed, the million-dollar question is how long will I be able to keep up the charade of denying these new feelings?
Dani As a bestselling romance author, most assume my life’s glamorous, filled with combustible chemistry, and most of all, romance. Ha! I can only wish. With a deadline looming, I’ve escaped to my family’s cabin on Anderson Island to free myself from distractions. My plan’s great, until a man, who could pass as a cover model on one of my books, comes to my rescue. Is there chemistry? Sure. Is he everything I’d look for in a guy? Absolutely. But will my career be at risk if I give into my desire?
Luke For a player, women line up outside the locker room. For coaches, we’re lucky to get in the game. As the youngest NFL coach in the league, I live, eat, breathe, and even sleep football. To gear up for this season, I return to my home on Anderson Island for a much-needed break. When Dani literally crashes into my life, my mind’s suddenly on the sexy brunette with a sailors mouth, rather than my team’s next play. She has me dusting off another playbook entirely, making me wonder, did I make the right call?