Character chat w/ When Honey Got Married cast + giveaway

Four high school friends and a high society bride reunite to celebrate the wedding of the year with the sexy, successful men who steal their hearts and set their skin aflame... A wedding planner should never mix business and pleasure, but Grace couldn’t resist breaking rule number one for a hot night with her high school crush!

Eve hoped to make one last play for the groom-who-got-away…but instead the down-on-her-romantic-luck actress instead found herself in dark corners with his successful, seductive cousin.

The sister of the bride needed a date of convenience and who better than her hazel-eyed, mysterious co-worker? If only Nina could keep her hands off his perfect body until she learned his true identity…

The groom proposed to her eight years earlier, but it was the steamy kiss that Pippa shared with his brother the night she left town that haunted her memories.  Now she’s back and sharing much more than just kisses.

Nothing was going to ruin Honey’s wedding to the man of her dreams.  And she has just the wedding surprise for her beloved groom!

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Pippa, Eve so nice to meet you! Come on in, help yourself to some sandwiches and cookies, they're Rolo stuffed peanut butter cookies. Thought I'd whip something special up for your visit.

PIPPA:  Well, that's me taken care of, what are you going to eat Miss Eve ;)?  

EVE: Do the ones with the watercress have any mustard?  I’ll try one of these, thank you very kindly. I do love a hot bite.

Cover Reveal: Avoiding Mr. Right by CJ Ellisson!!

Woot! CJ Ellisson's next book in the Walk on the Wild Side series is almost here! This is the follow up to Vanilla on Top (that was freaking amazing). Check out the cover and blurb for Avoiding Mr. Right! What do yall think? Like it? Love it? Leave it?

I'm loving their position *rawr* and can't wait for it to get here. Just a few more weeks. It's hitting e-shelves on June 20th!!!

Carla Johnson thinks issuing orders to a lover will keep her heart safe and leave her in charge of her own destiny. Afraid for Carla’s future, her best friend Heather implores her to change her self-centered ways, handing her a list of love life mistakes to steer clear of:

1. Casual Sex
2. Friends with Benefits
3. Avoidance of Intimacy

Carla ignores the list—unwilling to face she might have a commitment problem. Until she invites a co-worker to her place one night. She instantly regrets the hum-drum sexual encounter and discourages the accountant from pursuing her.

Andy Shea refuses to become another lover the feisty blonde dumps. It'll take a patient man with a strong hand to unlock Carla's sexual awareness and win her heart. He’s up for the challenge to convince her he’s the one—and eager to prove this number cruncher won’t make a boring bedmate.

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So what do you think? Have you read CJ? Looking forward to Carla and Andy's story?

Bare It All (Love Undercover #2) by Lori Foster

As the person responsible for taking down a brutal human trafficker, Alice Appleton fears retaliation at every turn. No one knows about her past, which is exactly how she prefers it...until the sexy cop next door comes knocking.

Detective Reese Bareden thinks he knows what makes women tick, but his ever-elusive neighbor keeps him guessing like no other. Is his goal to unmask Alice's secrets? Or protect her from a dangerous new threat? One thing is certain: their chemistry is a time bomb waiting to explode. And with no one to trust but each other, Reese and Alice are soon drawn into a deadly maze of corruption, intrigue and desire-and into the line of fire....

Type: Romantic Suspense
Heat: 3 out of 5
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Ahhh Lori Foster. The woman just gives good book. Bare It All was really the complete package... sexy-as-sin alpha male, quirky yet strong heroine, romance that's steamy and sweet, danger, humor and of course incredible friendships that make you want to just climb into the book and be part of the group. Seriously, how could you not love that?

Spotlight: Horn Gate by Damon Suede + giveaway

Quick little spotlight this morning for Damon Suede! I got to meet him back in Feb at a book convention and the guy is a riot. Check out his new release and leave him some love! There's a giveaway down at the bottom if yall are interested :)  ~Anna

Open at your own risk.

Librarian Isaac Stein spends his lumpy, lonely days restoring forgotten books, until the night he steals an invitation to a scandalous club steeped in sin. Descending into its bowels, he accidentally discovers Scratch, a wounded demon who feeds on lust.

Consorting with a mortal is a bad idea, but Scratch can't resist the man who knows how to open the portal that will free him and his kind. After centuries of possessing mortals, he finds himself longing to surrender.

To be together, Isaac and Scratch must flirt with damnation and escape an inhuman trafficking ring—and they have to open their hearts or they will never unlock the Horn Gate.

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Have you read Damon Suede?! What did you think?

Cat Thursday...love...

Welcome to the weekly meme hosted by The True Book Addict that celebrates the wonders and sometime hilarity of cats!

Join us by posting a favorite LOL cat pic you may have come across, famous cat art or even share with us pics of your own beloved cat(s). It's all for the love of cats! Enjoy!

I just love this one. How sweet is that little face?

***We're taking kitteh submissions!!***

Each month we're going to have a theme day for our last Cat Thursday of the month.

 This month is black cats! 

So send in those favorite pictures of your black kitties!

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Interview w/ JK Hogan!

Morning chickies! We've got one of my local NC authors joining us today for a chat about her paranormal series and a new release in it. I just love these covers and can't wait to give them a read. They sound pretty interesting. So, come check out our chat and help me give her a warm welcome to JK! :)   ~Anna

She who wields the mark is the barrier between man and monster. She is the daughter of gods, the mother of man, protector of all. Vigilati Usque Ad Mortem”

All Isla Macallen wanted was a simple existence on her little Scottish island, free from her mother’s insanity and the prying eyes of neighbors. What she got was embroiled in a war for the souls of mankind. A war of good versus evil, of witches versus demons, and Isla learns that she alone can end it.

Dr. Jeremiah Rousseau was a self-proclaimed nomad, traveling the world researching paranormal phenomena. He doesn’t expect his research to lead him to Scotland, and to the woman who will turn his world upside down.

Together with a facetious shapeshifting animal spirit guide, Jeremiah and Isla discover that she is part of an ancient bloodline bred to protect the gateways between the human world and the spirit world, to keep evil demons from destroying them. They must find the key to defeating Alastore, the demon king, and closing the gate before Samhain, when the veil between the worlds is lifted. As the war for their souls wages around them, Isla and Jeremiah will risk it all for love—a love neither had ever thought possible.

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Well good morning JK! I just pulled a batch of scones out of the oven so come on in and make yourself comfy and help yourself.

Alright, I've got some questions for ya now that we're all settled. Congrats on your new release in your Vigilati series. The covers are just lovely! Could you tell us just a little about the series?

Thank you! I’m especially proud of my covers. The artist, Roser Portella Florit, is one of the best photo manip artists I’ve ever come across.

Spotlight: Writers Workshop of Science Fiction + giveaway

Thought there might be some of you out there interested in this! I know there are a few writers and aspiring authors out there :) Could be interesting... ~Anna

Writers Workshop of Science Fiction and Fantasy is a collection of essays and interviews by and with many of the movers-and-shakers in the industry. Each contributor covers the specific element of craft he or she excels in. Expect to find varying perspectives and viewpoints, which is why you many find differing opinions on any particular subject.

This is, after all, a collection of advice from professional storytellers. And no two writers have made it to the stage via the same journey-each has made his or her own path to success. And that's one of the strengths of this book. The reader is afforded the luxury of discovering various approaches and then is allowed to choose what works best for him or her.

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Interview w/ Kimberly Kincaid + giveaway

When Detective Jason Morgan is tasked with keeping a local restaurant owner safe as part of a make-or-break case, he rises to the challenge. The job is his first priority, and he owes it to the memory of his father, a detective killed in the line of duty, to do it at any cost. But Jason never expected Serenity Gallagher to be so beautiful, so serious...or so tough to protect.

Serenity has moved from place to place at the whim of her capricious mother all her life. The last thing she wants is to leave the diner she finally calls home, even if it means being stuck with a sexy blue-eyed detective. But she’s the only witness to a horrible crime, and the man behind it wants her very, very dead. Going into protective custody means survival, no matter how much Serenity hates hiding.

As Jason and Serenity bide their time together, they are shocked to discover they have much more in common than the surface reveals. But keeping her safe is Jason’s number one priority, no matter how much he’s drawn in by the woman beneath the witness, and Serenity’s past makes it difficult to trust. As the stakes get higher and the spark burns hotter, can Jason and Serenity draw the line?

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Well good morning Kimberly! It's so nice to see you. Come on in and have a seat. I'm working on muffins this week so there's all sorts if your interested. The blueberry-lemon ones are just to die for.

*Grabbing a muffin (okay, two) and some coffee and taking a seat!*

I saw you have a new release coming out...Drawing the Line. That's wonderful! Could you tell us just a little bit about Jason and Serenity and what brought these two together?

Jason is the brother of the heroine in my first novella, Love On The Line-- they're twins, actually (but he will be the first to tell you, he is six minutes older). He's also the detective partner to his sister's love, Noah Blackwell. Serenity owns Mac's Diner, where Jason and Violet have lunch every week. When she witnesses a brutal crime and he's tasked with keeping her safe as part of the case, sparks fly (along with danger...and pastry)!

Guest Post w/ Kate Meader + giveaway

IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT . . .

Photographer Lili DeLuca spends all her time managing her family's Italian restaurant, instead of following her dream of getting an MFA. When famous British chef Jack Kilroy unexpectedly challenges her father to a cook-off, Lili decides she's tired of playing it safe and vows to seduce the tempting Brit. But once a video of her and Jack kissing goes viral and her luscious butt starts trending on Twitter, Lili fears she's cooked up a recipe for disaster.

. . . GET INTO THE BEDROOM

Jack Kilroy's celebrity has left him feeling used and used up. While Lili's oh-so-sexy moans when she tastes his delicious creations turn him on, he's even more aroused by how unimpressed this beautiful, funny woman is with his fame. He knows they could be amazing together, if she could only see past his bitch fork-wielding fan base. Now, as he's about to start a new prime time TV cooking show, can Jack convince Lili to realize her own ambitions - and turn up the heat in his kitchen?

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It’s Getting Hot in the Kitchen

Thanks to Anna here at HC&BS for giving me a chance to chat about Feel the Heat, the first in my Chicago-set Hot in the Kitchen series about an Italian restaurant-owning family and the sexy, sizzling chefs who love them. Feel the Heat is the story of a jaded celebrity chef, the daughter of his cooking show competition, and the hot kiss that ignites a media firestorm. When Jack and Lili meet, sparks fly. She thinks he’s a burglar and takes care of business by throwing a frying pan at his big, arrogant, British head. He thinks she’s a menace, gets her name wrong, and pretty much insults Italian cuisine and her entire lineage. But the sexual chemistry between them is off the charts and with an episode of Jack’s show taping at Lili’s restaurant, the heat in the kitchen is heading for volcanic levels.

Quote-tastic (3)...you mean you're *not* a hooker?

Every Monday I'll be sharing a favorite quote that tickled me from a past book or something from what I'm reading now.

Yall are all welcome to join in! The more the merrier!