Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Muriel Garcia ~ Forgiving Nancy **Release Day Blitz**




Book - Forgiving Nancy, book five in the last hangman MC series
Author - Muriel Garcia
Photographer - Eric Battershell
Model - Robert Simmons
Release Day Blitz - March 22
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One man.
One woman.
A past full of lies.

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That girl, that special girl. The clichéd ‘One Who Got Away’ except she didn’t get away. She was stolen from me.

We started off as neighbours but quickly turned into something more. In what felt like a blink of an eye, I found myself in love and then boom. She was gone.
After that, my life went down a dark and lonely trail. I joined the club my parents ran from and kept my heart shut off from everyone, never entertaining the thought of a relationship. If I couldn’t have her, I didn’t want anyone.

I’ve been in love and have been loved but all too soon it was stolen from me. More accurately, I was stolen from it and my life hasn’t been the same since.
To an outsider, I had it all: money, nice house, friends, anything a seventeen-year-old could want, but inside I was dying. I hated my life with my parents until him and I hate the life I’m forced to live now but I just can’t bring myself to end it. Not if there is a possibility that he is out there and that one day I might have the chance to see him again.

What happens when Nancy and Bennett are reunited once again?
Will Nancy’s past ruin the still present chemistry between them or is it already too late?
Will Bennett be able to see past her secret and find a way to forgive Nancy?


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Muriel Garcia was born and raised in Belgium. She started writing a little over a year ago and never thought she would ever publish; reading and writing weren’t her favorite things to do in high school.
After one of her friends gave her a challenge – the next time they would attend a book signing, she would be a signing author (it did happen!) – she started to take writing a lot more seriously and never looked back. She’s enjoyed every second of it and the friends she’s made along the way.
She loves music, tattoos—especially on hot men, traveling, and cooking. She has always had an overly imaginative and creative mind but never thought of putting words to paper. Now she couldn’t imagine not writing stories that are near and dear to her heart.

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Monday, 21 March 2016

***Blog Tour*** Lillian Bryant ~ Beneath The Vine





Author - Lillian Bryant
Book - Beneath the Vine
Event - Blog tour
Date – 21st - 28th March

Hosted by Hooked on books & Cherry0Blossoms Promotions



Selene Cavalier spent the majority of her time behind her cello. Her dull life was made up of dark notes, hard work and sheet music.

Bennett Monterosso did what he had to do to get his family’s winery up and running. He didn’t have time for his old ways. His quiet dominance had been silenced. His need was just waiting below the surface, until now.


Having her—it was all he could think about as he watched the young woman behind the cello.

Gage Calibri left his best friend, his home and his tarnished past five years ago. He suppressed his darker tastes, his physical appetites, and his secrets until he no longer had a choice.

It only took one night for these three lives to collide and to be altered forever.     

This wasn’t what they were expecting. This wasn’t who she was. Each moment they sank deeper, each minute they felt more, each second they took her further.

Unhinged… restrained… this obsession… this love… it was all consuming.






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PLAY LIST


Sail by Vitamin String Quartet
Higher Love by James Vincent Mc Morrow
What Kind of Man by Florence + The Machine
Change by Deftones
Nothing Else Matters by Apocalyptica
Run by Snow Patrol and Eklipse
I Know You Care by Ellie Goulding
Say You Love Me by Jesse Ware
Revolution by Diplo, Faustix, Kai and ImanoS
Lights by Wanderhouse
From Eden by Hozier
A Quiet Darkness by Houses
Colorblind by Natalie Walker
Green Mile by SZA
All You Wanted by Alison Sudol
New York by The Boxer Rebellion
Won’t You Come Again by Susie Suh
Hearts A Mess by Gotye
I’m on Fire by Low
All Shook Up by Avila
I Don’t Wanna Be In Love by Dark Waves
Words Are Weapons by Birdy
Little Do You Know by Alex and Sierra
The After You by Miakoda
With Or Without You by Boyce Ave
Love Is a Battlefield by Whitechilde
Begging For Thread by Banks
Love Like This by Kodaline
Song for Zula by Phosphorescent
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Sweet Talk Radio
Meant by Elizaveta
Molecules by Atlas Genius
Pale Lung by Robyn Sherwell
Fire and the Flood by Vance Joy
Bad Things by Meiko
Secret by Angel Snow
Sunrise by Lonesome Animals
Four Walls by Broods
Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Lorde
Don’t Want To Lose You by Aaron Krause
One Way or Another by Until The Ribbon Breaks
Are You The One by The Presets
Couldn’t Stop Caring by The Spiritual Machines
Save My Soul by Rivvrs

Extract
Prologue

Never trust yourself… in a man’s bed. That moment when everything is falling out from under you, it’s like pure fluid sound. The ache abates, your heart hammers, your voice shakes, and becomes something treacherous. It belies who you were before he made you feel something greater than God. It’s as if the heat of your body will never cool without his hands. Don’t believe his whispered words, the chill along your skin a blue lit fired flame. Don’t allow yourself to make him any promises; don’t let yourself begin to think everything will always be this good.
It’s a ruse.
You’re just his last breath.
Lust is a liar… and love takes victims.
The light was dim, the soft, quiet sound of music sifting through the room. The familiar smell of cedar wood and sage made the fiction easier to swallow, made everything seem just as it should be as I moved through the apartment.
The muggy copper scent of horror hit me just as I walked past the kitchen.
“Selene.”
His tone was flat… stark… no man should ever look so broken.
My tear filled eyes on the gun, I reached into the empty space between us. “Don’t.”




GET TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEW


Your books are so emotional. How long does it take for you to be able to get the characters out of your mind and move on to the next?
I've noticed with each book I write, the harder it is to Detach. Beneath The Vine has been the hardest book for me to walk away from. But, I am currently working on a another piece under a different Pen =)

Are the names of the characters in your novels important?
Yes! Most if not all the names are people in my life, or people who have impacted it =) Not always though. Cole from Pressure... I don't know a Cole Unfortunately.

What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?
Oreos and caffeine

What is the most demeaning thing said about you as a writer?
In a review, I had someone personally attack me. Reviews should be constructive.

How do you react to a bad review of one of your books?
If it's constructive, I'll probably cry, eat large quantities of oreos and then pull up my big girl panties and take the advice given, and hopefully be better next time =)

What was the hardest part of writing your book?
Beneath the Vine was in Three POVs. It was hard keeping that timeline and structure I had in my head.

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
That I was able to get through such an emotional roll-coaster. This book about ruined me.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
You can't always get what you want, and love is always more important than how many orgasm a guy gives you =) Sometimes... ;)




Have you ever read or seen yourself as a character in a book or a movie?
I like to pretend I'm Elizabeth Bennett on most occasions.

COVERS: What gave you the idea?
Francesca Webster did my cover for Beneath the Vine. I wanted the suspense to be felt and still add an element important to the story, which is Selene's Music.

Describe in 5 words, your writing:
Erotic, emotional, suspenseful, darkish, and romantic

When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to restore paintings

What do you use to write your book?
A PC

Do you listen to music while you writing or reading?
YES!!! Spotify is LIFE

Tell us your latest news?
I will be working on Gravity, Book two in my Hospital Series soon!

What book are you reading now?
Lucky Strike by M. Andrews

What are your pet peeves?
When my hubby leaves dirty dishes in the sink. And people who chew with their mouth open.

Do you ever write naked?
LOL No, no one wants to see that nonsense. LOL

What is your favourite Starbuck’s/coffee shop drink?
White Chocolate Mocha

What's your favourite fruit?
Kiwi

What's your favourite tv show?
I love all things dark, Dexter, Criminal Minds, The Fall... oh and I love New Girl

What's your favorite genre?
Dark/ contemporay Romance and Classics

One of your favourite quotes.
“I desire the things which will destroy me in the end” Sylvia Plath

Do you enjoy giving interviews?
Yes I think they are fun!!

Top Ten Book Boyfriends:

Ambrose Young, Mr. Darcey, Naz Vitale, Joe Goldberg, Professor Emerson, Christian Grey, Edward Cullen, Colonel Brandon, Ark from 321, Austin Carillo,


Five Fun Facts:
1. I am a psych nurse 2. I write under another pen. 3. I am a bit of an introvert 4. If I could I'd live in Ireland 5. I watched the restoration of Sistine Chapel on TV in it's entirety.

Thank you so much for taking part. We can't wait to read more work from you.


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Friday, 4 March 2016

***Blog Tour *** Luca: You Will Be Mine ~ Jaimie Roberts



Title: Luca: You Will Be Mine
Authors: Jaimie Roberts
Genre: Adult Fiction, Erotica, Romantic Comedy
Event - Blog Tour
 Hosted by Hooked on book's & Cherry0Blossoms Promotions



 Murderous thoughts. That is what I had once Isabella walked through the door and revealed to me who she was. I needed an escape. An escape from my thoughts, an escape from the hurt... an escape from... him.
I was a broken woman, but I was never going to break my resolve. I grew up being a fighter, because I had to. No man could ever bring me down... Not even Luca.
But, I had to admit, I never thought my heart would break as much as it did that day. Of course, I fled, but I was a fool to think he would ever let me go. He always told me I was his... no matter what the cost. He was determined to keep me, regardless of the lengths he had to go to reach his goal. He was like a moth to my flame, a tattoo carved into my heart. I could never escape his pull.
I may have evaded him, but I knew it was just a matter of time. However, once he did catch up with me nothing could have prepared us for what happened next.





GET TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEW

Tell us is there anything about you that people don't already know?
I love shoes. My husband calls me a centipede.
Roughly 11 years ago I met my sister for the very first time. The reunion was a rather emotional, but fulfilling one.

Your books are so emotional. How long does it take for you to be able to get the characters out of your mind and move on to the next?

Sometimes it's hard to get your head out of a book once it's finished. Deviant actually made me ill. My blood pressure went down so much that I almost fainted at work once. Not nice. :( In the end I had to take a deep breath and move onto the next project. I like to build scenes up in my head before I start writing them down. It makes it easier to flow that way.

Are the names of the characters in your novels important?
Sometimes the hardest part of writing a book is choosing the character's names. I think they're important because a good, strong name can have an inpact on the way you feel about the character. That's what I feel, anyway.

What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?
Coffee, sweets, and wine. Did I mention wine?

What is the most demeaning thing said about you as a writer?
I tend not to dwell on the bad things that are said. Luckily, I haven't had anything too bad that it has stuck with me. I count myself extremely lucky to have met some wonderful readers out there. I welcome reviews good and bad, and also welcome any people who have reviewed my books negatively to contact me. I seriously don't bite... well, not that much. ;)

How do you react to a bad review of one of your books?
If they're constructive, I welcome them. I once had a reviewer rate a book of mine 3 stars and emailed me to apologise. I had read the review and told her there was nothing to apolgise for. The review was constructive and well thought out. It's these reviews that aid me in becoming a better writer. It's the "Bash the Author" reviews I get upset about. There's just no need for it.

What was the hardest part of writing your book?
Maintaining a flow. Sometimes I will sit there and my mind goes completely blank. I hate it when that happens. :( The other part is writing scenes and then looking back on them thinking, are people going to get bored reading this?

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
That I can write emotionally difficult scenes. In Luca 2, something happens to Clara that hit a nerve with me. I cried writing it, and then cried reading it over again. I didn't enjoy it, but if other people have the same emotions that I did then at least I know I have done the best I could regarding that scene.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
I suppose only that in life you have to be grateful for the things that you have. Sometimes bad things can happen, but when it does you have to think to yourself that there are people in a much worse situation than me.

Have you ever read or seen yourself as a character in a book or a movie?
Not really. I have read and watched characters in a movie and thought, I wish I could be like her.
I love the covers. What made you choose them? What gave you the idea?
I went hunting for a hot Italian model. I found one and asked my designer if she could work her magic. I explained that having the castle somewhere on the cover was important, as it was important to my character.

Who designs your covers?
I don't think I want to tell you because I want to keep her to myself! ;) Only joking... Well, maybe just a little bit.

Kellie Dennis from Book Cover by Design. She's awesome!

Describe in 5 words, your writing:
Drama, dark, angst, romantic and erotic.

When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
A managing director of a crisp factory.

Only joking. Funnily enough I wanted to be a writer. I used to write poetry when I was 17. I even had a story of a young girl that moves from the country to London and works for an older CEO. Romance blooms, of course. In the end I never started it.
What do you use to write your book?
A lot of imagination. I think it's imperative when starting a new project. I start the kettle for my coffee or tea, fire up my laptop, and start tapping away.


Do you listen to music while you writing or reading?
Once in a blue moon I may put some music on just to have some background noise. Mostly, though I like peace and quiet whilst I'm writing.

Tell us your latest news?
I'm currently writing another stalker book called Scars. I'm quite excited about this one.

What book are you reading now?
I read Grey recently, so now I'm on Fifty Shades Darker.

Do you have a nickname?
Not really. My husband calls me James, which I find quite sweet. I just think of it as a shortened version of Jaimie.

What are your pet peeves?
I can be a little OCD about certain things. Toilet paper being put on the holder correctly, for one. ;) The others are opened cupboard doors or drawers. I hate that! I also can't understand how many socks we go through as a family. I seriously put on about ten pairs every time I do a wash, lol. Considering I have to do a wash at least twice a week, that's a lot of socks.

I'll shut up now.

Do you ever write naked?
Lol, I think my hubby would like me to, but no.

What is your favourite Starbuck’s/coffee shop drink?
I don't have a Starbucks where I live. :( Normally I have my coffee black.

What's your favourite fruit?
Strawberries... preferably dipped in melted chocolate. Hmm...

What's your favourite tv show?
Suits.

What's your favourite genre?
Romance

One of your favourite quotes
The enemy of my enemy is my friend

Do you enjoy giving interviews?
I'm enjoying this one, so yes. :

Five Fun Facts:
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint

Oh wait, that's 6! Actually, you can scrap bitch. I'm not really a bitch. My husband may disagree with me at times on that, though. ;)

Thank you so much for taking part. We can't wait to read more work from you.


LUCA (YOU WILL BE MINE) EXCERPT

Prologue

Luca





Picking up some random chick from my club, I took her to one of my many apartments. This one was reserved for one thing and one thing only: fucking.


She was brunette, curvaceous, and had the most gorgeous tits I’d ever seen … But that wasn’t why I’d brought her here. I brought her here because I wanted to prove a point. Today was the day I laid eyes on the most beautiful angel I had ever seen. It was only a picture, but I couldn’t get her image out of my damn fucking head.


Watching this woman strip in front of me should have been a turn-on, but she did nothing for me—not even a twitch.


“Hmm, Luca, you’re so sexy. Let me take care of you.”


Hovering over my cock, whoever she was started licking and sucking me hard. I was going to push her away and tell her to fuck off, but then I closed my eyes, and the image of that girl came into my head. Clara.


Holding onto that image, I began to grow hard inside her mouth. Imagining it was Clara made my dick stiffer than it had ever been.


Random Chick moaned her appreciation as she sucked harder. I should have fucking loved this, but all I could think about was her.


Grabbing a condom from my bedside table, I pushed this girl off of my cock. I still wanted to prove a point. I had always loved sex. If I could just feel this random woman’s pussy, then I was sure I could forget her.


I placed the condom on my cock and hissed when I felt the urge to fuck her raw. “Fucking sit on me—now.”


Smiling, she did as she was told and started riding me hard. I closed my eyes again, and straight away, my mind went back to Clara.


Why can’t I get her out of my fucking head?


This woman’s body was perfection, and yet she was doing absolutely nothing for me. I tried grabbing her hips and gaining control as I pulled her down on top of me. Nothing—not a damn thing. She may as well have been jumping on top of my stomach instead of my cock.


It wasn’t long, though, before her moans of pleasure echoed around the room. I knew her orgasm was coming quickly as she sped faster and moaned louder than ever before. Once her spasms died down, I shoved her off of my cock.


“Luca, what the fuck? Baby, you’re so fucking good. Let me make you come now. I can suck you again if you want?”


Shaking my head, I just wanted her out. “No. Just leave.”


“But—”


“No buts. Get the fuck out!”



Grabbing her things, she stomped across the room and quickly got dressed. “Arsehole!” she shouted before slamming the door.


Fucking hell! What was wrong with me? This Clara seems to have possessed me. No other woman has ever possessed me like this woman has. Her picture practically screamed at me to touch her … to feel her … to caress her.


Still lying on my bed—and still hard as fuck with this condom on me—I started to touch myself. I closed my eyes, and again, straight away, her image came into my head.


I pictured myself taking her and making her mine. The thought made my dick come to life like never before. My movements became faster and my breathing heavier as I imagined thrusting myself inside this woman I hadn’t even met … yet. It wasn’t long before I felt it: that blissful intensity permeating my whole body. That feeling which was like no other, radiating through me as I hurried to find my release.


Seeing her through my closed eyes, I started pounding faster and harder. A sound escaped my lips as I jerked and bucked underneath my hand, thrusting my release as hard as I could into the condom.


What the fuck was wrong with me? Why couldn’t I get her out of my fucking head?


After my breathing calmed, I took the condom off and went to have a shower. Feeling the warmth hit my skin, I closed my eyes again, and again her image filled my head.


Slamming the wall with my fists, I came to a sudden conclusion. It was something I’d always known I was going to do—deep down—from the moment I saw that fucking picture.


That’s why you offered Trudy a way out, you silly fuck. You knew then that you had to have her.


I turned the shower off and grabbed my towel. The decision had been made. I was going to go to Clara Murphy, but first I wanted to see just how tough she really was.


With my mind made up, I smiled; excitement was growing with every thought which passed through my head. I was going to go to Clara Murphy and sort out this little obsession of mine once and for all. I knew all I had to do was see her and my mind would be made up for me. I would either fuck her until she was out of my system—or I would make her mine.


Getting dressed and ready to leave, I already knew in my subconscious what the answer was going to be.


I’m coming to get you, Clara Murphy. So, you had better be ready for me. You will be mine, and there isn’t a damn fucking thing you can do to stop me.





LUCA (BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE) EXCERPT



“So, Giovanni, do you live in Sicily?” I thought it best to change the subject. Even I felt we had entered into a pornographic movie all of a sudden.


Giovanni’s reluctant gaze pulled away from Natalie and returned to me. “Yes. I run things there. I did spend a lot of time in England, though. I studied here before moving back several years ago. Luca was always set to run things when he was older, but when he left, it was up to me.”


I frowned. “Were you okay with that?”


Giovanni looked at Luca with a playful smile. “I’m comfortable with the fact that I’ve done a much better job than Luca could ever do.”


Luca suddenly growled. “As I said before, you’re not family enough to prevent me from shoving your own balls down your throat.”


I waved my hand in front of him. “Just ignore him, Giovanni. I do.”


I felt Luca stiffen beside me. “I’m warning you. You know what happens when you try to go against me.”


I looked up at Luca and smirked. “Oooh. I’m shaking.”


Alessandro suddenly started laughing, making Luca angry. “What the fuck are you laughing at?” Alessandro quickly shut his mouth, earning him a dirty look from Luca.


I slid off my stool and watched as Luca watched me. “Where are you going?”


I moved past him and started walking. “I’m going to get a wash, and then I’m going to get my local masseuse, Philippe, to give me a massage. I think I need to relax.” I smiled inside, knowing that hearing his name would make Luca’s hackles rise. I wasn’t going to mention that Philippe was gay. Well, not just yet anyway.


“Who the fuck is Philippe?”


I walked forward a little. “I already told you. He massages my troubles away from time to time.”


Luca’s nostrils flared. “When was the last time he touched you?”



I placed my finger on my lip and pretended to ponder this for a second. “Hmm… I think it was two weeks ago.”


Luca looked really mad. “Two weeks ago, another man had his hands on you?”


I nodded. “Yeah, I think that’s about right. He’s very good.”


“Where does this fucker live?”


I suddenly laughed. “Stop being a baby. It’s his job.”


He stepped forward again. “He’s not touching you again. I’ll find him and chop his fucking hands off.”


I moved my finger back and forth tutting as I stepped back. “Oooh, tetchy, Mr. Belatoni.”


Luca suddenly smiled. “You’re joking with me, aren’t you?”


“Are these two normally like this?” Everyone laughed at Giovanni’s question.


“All the time,” Tony piped. “It’s their prelude to sex.”


I raised my eyebrow to Luca in challenge. I was always ready for sex with him, but when he got possessive and angry like this, it just made the fires rage even more. This was my control over him. “I’m all dirty, Luca. I need to get very naked and very wet.” I pierced him with a heated stare, and my heart rate picked up a notch as he growled in my direction.


I took tentative steps back, but kept my gaze on Luca. All these hot men and Italian accents weregetting the better of me.


As my steps took me out into the hallway, Luca suddenly placed his phone in Tony’s hand. “Hold my calls, Tony. I’m going to fuck-love my woman.”






Luca: You Will Be Mine (Sicilian Mafia, #1)

    Title: Luca (You Will Be Mine)  
Author: Jaimie Roberts
Genre: Suspenseful Erotica

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be held hostage by an Italian stallion?

My name is Clara, and I am part-owner of a brothel called “The Castle.” My empire is my home which I’ve worked hard to build a life from. A future. But one day, the infamous Luca Belatoni stepped into my office and demanded that I pay him protection money.

Of course, I refused.

Of course, he wouldn’t take no for an answer.


Now he is in my castle—holding me hostage. Trying to control my mind in business and my body in bed. Neither of which I will allow. No matter how much his caramel eyes and Italian words of love puncture my hardened heart.

So, being the hostage of an Italian stallion pretty much sucks.
Because this man is a force to be reckoned with.
And while I am not frightened for my life,
I am definitely frightened for my heart.

If you don’t like dominating, overbearing arseholes, please do not read.
If you don’t like jealous and possessive men, please do not read.
If you do like all of the above, then please read.



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Jaimie Roberts was born in London, but moved to Gibraltar in 2001. She is married with two sons, and in her spare time, she writes.

In June 2013, Jaimie published her first book, Take a Breath, with the second released in November 2013. With the reviews, Jaimie took time out to read and learn how to become a better writer. 

She gets tremendous enjoyment out of writing, and even more so from the feedback she receives.


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