BOOK COVER FRIDAY! ROMANCING THE FASHIONISTA BY K.M. JACKSON

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ROMANCING THE FASHIONISTA

The Flirty Fashionistas, Book 1

K.M. Jackson

Samhain

www.kwana.com

SUMMARY:  Manhattan fashion maven and magazine editor Melinda Mitchell shuns the social media spotlight. That is, until a tipsy girl’s night out ends with her first Facebook account and a friend request from none other than her secret high school crush, Nolan Parker.

When Nolan lost his chance at the big leagues, he signed on with Doctors Without Borders and never looked back. Now he’s back home to help out his ailing father. Running into Mel at his fifteen-year high school reunion rekindles old feelings he thought he’d buried for good.

Intrigued by Nolan’s irresistibly sexy profile, Melinda heads to the reunion with her best friend to see if the picture matches up to the man. Their instant attraction flares brighter than the Manhattan skyline.

Although the tough fashionista and accomplished ex-jock rub each other the very right way, a few stumbling blocks will decide if the heat between them is a symptom of forever love, or a past that should be left where it belongs.

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SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR URSULA RENEE

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

From Ursula Renée:  It is hard for me to pick five books that are must reads for the summer. Therefore, I will list five authors, who I feel you will enjoy, no matter which book of theirs you choose.

1.      Karen Rose writes romantic suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Her characters are relatable and the plots grab the readers and hold on to them until the satisfying end.

2.     Sherrilyn Kenyon has the ability to take an antagonist from one story and delve deep into his history, allowing readers to discover that there is a reason for every action. By the time she is finished, the readers are not only rooting for the antagonist turned protagonist, but they have shed a tear or two for his pain. Readers should be warned that the topics can get a bit deep and are sometimes hard to handle. However, in the end, the protagonist gets a happily-for-now.

3.      Shonda Rhime’s YEAR OF YES is a must read book for anyone who wants change, but is too afraid to take the first step.

4.     Beverly Jenkins interweaves fiction with history to produce African-American historical romances that make readers crave more. Her heroines are strong and determined to move forward despite the challenges they have faced, while the heroes are strong, yet sensitive to the woman’s needs.

5.   I’ve always liked an alpha male and Julie Garwood has never failed to produce one, or more, in her novels. Even though I own the hardcovers, I’ve purchased ebooks copies of her contemporary novels so I can reread her books whenever and wherever I am. ♥

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Ursula Renée writes interracial romances set between World War I and the 1960s. Her novels include SWEET JAZZ and A BOOKIE’S ODDS. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and The Historical Novel Society. When she is not writing, Ursula enjoys drawing, photography and stone carving. For more information go to: www.ursularenee.com.

SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR DEL CARMEN

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

FROM DEL CARMEN:  This summer I plan to soak up the sun and get lost in books outside my comfort-zone genre.  Check these out:

1.    WHAT I WAS DOING WHILE YOU WERE BREEDING by Kristin Newman

An “old maid” explores the world, falls in and out of love, and says no to marriage and kids without apologies.

2.    DRUM SPEAKING: TALES FROM AN INNER CITY GRIOT by Kevin Alberto Sabio

A collection of short stories with a multitude of diverse tales in the tradition of the talking drum.

3.    SWEAR ON THIS LIFE by Renee Carlino

A struggling writer discovers that she is the inspiration for a pseudonymously published bestselling novel so the quest is on to find the author and reveal his identity and their past.

4.    A VILLAIN FOR VANESSA by Alice Orr

Book 4 of the lively Riverton Road romantic suspense series, where new mysteries are discovered.

5.    BLACK WIDOW BITCHES by Victor Cass

The “War on Terrorism” spirals out of control and engulfs much of the globe.  To the rescue, is America’s –and the world’s!—first all-female combat infantry division. ♥

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Del Carmen writes erotica in the hopes of exposing more of herself.  She’s published with Cleis Press, Ravenous Romance and Riverdale Avenue Books, as well as Cosmopolitan for Latinas and Penthouse magazines. Visit her at mydelcarmen.com.

SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR CHLOE BLAQUE

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

Chloe Blaque’s Summer Five include:

1. SWEETBITTER by Stephanie Danler
2. GRAPES & WINES by Oz Clarke
3. FIRST COMES LOVE by Emily Giffin
4. HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by J.K. Rowling
5. SWEET RUIN by Kresley Cole ♥




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Chloe Blaque writes non-fiction culture pieces by day and contemporary romance by night. Her heroines are all smart, passionate, career-driven women and her heroes are all bad boys who can’t get enough. Sparks fly when they crash into love all over the world, always when they least expect it. When Chloe isn’t writing, she can be found sipping red wine, reading someone else’s lusty novel, and pounding the pavement in her hometown of New York City.

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BOOK COVER FRIDAY! CHOOSE THE SKY BY ELIZABETH COLE (New release!)

  

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CHOOSE THE SKY

Swordcross Knights Series, Book 2

by Elizabeth Cole

www.elizabethcole.co

SUMMARY:   Lady Domina is playing a daring game. After her father falls gravely ill, she hides the truth of his condition and continues to rule in his name. Then one of the king’s knights arrives on royal business, and she must find a way to deceive the arrogant, handsome intruder.

Sir Luc of Braecon is fiercely loyal to the king. His battle scars prove it. When he is ordered to investigate reports of an insurrection, he swears to find the traitor. The first clues lead him directly to the Lady Domina. As the relentless knight exposes one secret after another, he finds nothing about the tantalizing lady is what it seems. 

Soon Domina and Luc are locked in a dance of deception, lust, and betrayal, each turn bringing them closer to a finale where winner takes all. Considering the stakes, the real danger is falling in love…

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SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR LAQUETTE

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

Hey, it’s your girl LaQuette dropping in to share some of my Summer reads. Now, the directive for this blog tour was to share five books I planned to read over the Summer. Well…you know I have to be different, so instead of five books I’m going to list my five Summer series re-reads.

The Faith, Love & Devotion Series by Tere Michaels

This series is six books worth of organic conflict, sarcasm in spades, cute and not so cute kids, and ALL OF THE FEELS (yes, all of them). After reading this series I defy you to tell me Matt Haight isn’t the funniest man you’ve ever met on a page.

The Watch Me Series by Avril Ashton

There’s only one way to describe this series…HOT! This series has every version of the sexy men we all dream about: Lawyers in power suits, ‘round the way gangsters with their pants sagging and their underground criminal enterprises, and EMT’s in their fitted uniforms and utility belts. HOT!!!!

The Gay Amish Romance Series by Keira Andrews

If angst is your thing this series is for you. The heartache you will experience while reading these books as these two young men try to find a way to balance their faith and their love will nearly break you. Fortunately, Ms. Andrews is skilled enough to put you back together again by the time these two get their happy.

The Storm’s Soldiers MC Series by Paige Notaro

This is an erotic romance that deals with the very heavy issue of racism in America. It’s hot, it’s thought-provoking, and it’s hot (I know I said that before, but trust me, it bears mentioning again).

The Home Series by Cardeno C.

It just never gets old. A perfect mix of touching emotion, sentimentality, and sexy. You just can’t go wrong with this series.

Well, that’s what I’ll be reading this summer. It’s a lot of books, fortunately for me I read fast. Try them, I promise you won’t regret it. That’s all for now. I’m LaQuette, your friendly erotic romance author, embracing my crazy…one character at a time. Happy reading! ♥

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  This bestselling Erotic Romance Author is the 2016 Author of the Year Golden Apple Award Winner, 2015 Swirl Awards Bronze Winner in Romantic Suspense, and 2015 Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award Finalist in Erotic Romance. LaQuette—a native of Brooklyn, New York—spends her time catering to her three distinct personalities: Wife, Mother, and Educator.

Writing—her escape from everyday madness—has always been a friend and comforter. She loves writing and devouring romance novels. Although she possesses a graduate degree in English Lit, she'd forego Shakespeare any day to read something hot, lusty, and romantic. She loves hearing from readers and discussing the crazy characters that are running around in her head causing so much trouble. Contact her on Facebook, Twitter, @LaQuetteLikes, her website, www.novelsbylaquette.com, her Facebook group, LaQuette's Lounge, and via email LaQuette@NovelsbyLaQuette.com.

SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR MARIA COX

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

Here are Maria Cox’s Summer Five:

1.    THE LONGEST RIDE by Nicholas Sparks

2.    GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn

3.    THE RED HOT CAJUN by Sandra Hill

4.    THE DEAD WILL TELL by Linda Castillo

5.    ANY MAN OF MINE by Rachel Gibson ♥

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Maria Cox is a PRO member of Romance Writers of America; she has also served as President of the Phoenix Writers Club. Maria has been writing stories since she was a young girl. She picked up her first romance novel when she was just eleven years old and has loved the genre ever since. Maria writes sensual romance, stories that showcase strong, sassy, and sexy characters. When not writing fiction, Maria works as a technical writer. She lives in Queens, New York. Please visit her site www.mariacox.net and/or follow her on Twitter.

SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR LISE HORTON

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

Lise Horton’s Summer Five includes:

1.    THE OUTLIERS by Kimberly McCreight

2.    BOUNCE BACK by K.M. Jackson

3.    CHAOS BOUND by Sarah Castille

4.    A QUIET END by Nelson DeMille

5.    A HERO OF FRANCE by Alan Furst ♥

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Lise Horton is an author of erotic romance and erotica. HOLD TIGHT is her latest release, a BSDM erotic romance nominated for a Golden Flogger Award by DBSM Writers Con 2016. Find Free erotic reads on her Lust in the Afternoon blog, http://blackrosediaries.blogspot.com. Visit Lise at www.lisehorton.com.

SUMMER READING WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR ERICA OBEY

RWA/NYC members share their summer reading lists.

So pull up a beach chair, breakout the sun tan lotion 

and open a book (or tablet)!

FROM ERICA OBEY:  I always use the summer to take down some books from my shelves that I haven’t had time to read before.  Here’s my list:

1.     A CIVIL CAMPAIGN by Lois McMaster Bujold

How can you resist a science fiction homage to Regency romance, dedicated to “Jane, Charlotte, Georgette, and Dorothy”?

2.     MERLIN’S MIRROR by Andre Norton.

Arguably not neglected, but very much a woman author.

3.     THE FIVE MINUTE MARRIAGE by Joan Aiken

Certainly not neglected as a children’s book author: Wolves of Willoughby Chase is still one of my all-time favorites.  But her grown-up books deserve more recognition.

4.    THE MABINOGION TETRALOGY by Evangeline Walton

Discovered when she was in her sixties, after languishing in obscurity for forty years, Walton had twenty more years to enjoy public recognition and create new work.

5.    THE ENCHANTMENTS OF BRITAIN OR KING ARTHUR’S ROUND TABLE OF THE STARS by K.E. Maltwood

My dissertation was on Lady Charlotte Guest, a female folklorist, and I still collect their work.♥

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  When she is not writing or teaching courses on mystery fiction, fairy tale and fantasy, and Arthurian romance at Fordham University, Erica Obey collects Arthuriana, neglected women writers, and best of all, Arthuriana by neglected women writers.  Her latest novel, THE LAZARUS VECTOR, is coming from Amphorae Publishing in October, 2016.  Visit her at www.ericaobey.com and https://www.facebook.com/EricaObeyAuthor/

  

  

BOOK COVER FRIDAY! LET'S RIDE BY XYLA TURNER

  
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LET'S RIDE

Legion of Guardians, Book 2

by Xyla Turner

www.xylaturner.com

SUMMARY:  After one night together and a misunderstanding almost four years ago leaves Shay and Bronx not wanting to have anything to do with each other or so they think! Once, Shay’s sex buddy wears out his welcome, and Bronx learns about the arrangement, all of the shit hits the fan. A run-in with another MC, since Shay’s cousin’s trouble, found its way into Manor puts Bronx in a position to help the woman he has dreamt of having for the last four years. The attempt they make at exploring their unrequited attraction is challenged when the full truth is revealed, and old mistakes come back to haunt them. Let’s Ride is a book filled with excitement including the return of Lori, which completely shocks the small town of Manor and Dessy taking on an unexpected member of the Guardians.

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LET FREEDOM RING!

The Romance Writers of America

New York City, Inc.

wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day!

Many thanks to Soldiers everywhere 

who protect our freedoms.  

God bless America.

Land of the free and Home of the Brave.

BOOK COVER FRIDAY! SOMEONE ELSE'S LOVE LETTER BY DEBORAH BLUMENTHAL

  
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SOMEONE ELSE'S LOVE LETTER
by Deborah Blumenthal

Diversion Publishing

www.deborahblumenthal.com

SUMMARY:  Fixing your wardrobe is a dream job. 

Fixing your life is a work of art.

Sage Parker has the perfect occupation for a Manhattanite—she helps the rich and powerful keep their wardrobes current and suitable for every need. Her sense of fashion is impeccable, her connections are unsurpassed, and her eye misses not a single 

well-made stitch.

So when she discovers a love note left in the back of a cab, Sage admires the card stock and the ink, but also the heartfelt words. She sets out on a mission to find out who the love note was intended for—and who wrote it.

What Sage discovers will broaden her horizons and change her life, introducing her to an extraordinary woman who is revamping her entire world midway through life, a dashing Brit with a hive of secrets, and a free-spirited painter, whose brush captures the light in everything he paints, including Sage.
   
   
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