Thursday, October 29, 2015

#NewRelease SANTA'S PET @AyalaRachelle Jingle Belles Christmas #romance

Hey everyone! My latest Christmas Romance, Santa's Pet, is available on Amazon for 99c

This year, Brittney Reed gets more than she bargained for when she sits on Santa's lap.


Description
Brittney Reed’s life is boring, according to her flamboyant talk-of-the-town sister who drafts Brittney to be the sexy elf at this year’s Pet Rescue event at their Christmas Tree Farm.

Ben Powers has a single goal in life—to be drafted to play pro football. Unfortunately, his college team didn’t make the playoffs, and he’s spending Christmas at his grandfather’s place to avoid his football fanatic hometown full of siblings and fans.

Santa Grandpa needs his help, and when Ben meets Brittney, trouble and romance lock hands and follow them everywhere. Ben finds Brittney is more than a pretty face, and Brittney likes what she sees when she gets a peek beneath Ben’s armor.

When Ben is charged with a sex crime and Brittney is forced to give up her social media company, the Spirit of Christmas steps in and shows Santa and his favorite Elf that love is the answer to every question.

Brittney's sister, Lacy's story, Christmas Flirt, is available for a limited time as part of Spicy Christmas Kisses for 99c


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Lacy Reed is the ultimate bad girl, and she doesn’t care what anyone thinks—until her naked selfies show up on her boss’s cell phone.

Brandon Cole never smiles, ever. Not even when Lacy’s indecent selfies appear on his phone. He’s got an image and reputation to protect. Already a VP before age thirty, he doesn’t need flirtatious and nosy Lacy to get close and discover his well hidden secret.

When hackers break into their company’s network, Lacy and Brandon walk into a trap where Brandon’s past catches up with him. What will he risk to free himself in a gamble that Lacy’s flirting has turned to love and grant him his secret Christmas wish?

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Heat up your Holidays with both Lacy and Brittney
Download both Spicy Christmas Kisses and Santa's Pet today!
Two for less than two bucks.

Christmas Flirt and Santa's Pet are part of my Jingle Belles Holiday Series: 
Modern, edgy series of Christmas romances: dramatic, humorous, with a bit of steam and lots of holiday cheer.

Book 1 (Christmas Flirt): Lacy and Brandon
Book 2 (Santa's Pet): Brittney and Ben

Romance In A Month Success Story - Author Lyssa Layne - #writingtip #RIAM


A few days ago, I posted a list of Romance In A Month authors and the books they finished while writing in the Romance In A Month group.

Today, I'm going to share an author interview to motivate you and let you know how ordinary writers can rise up the challenge of completing a romance novel in a month.


Lyssa Layne has always been an inspiration for me. I met Lyssa when she was a blogger reading and writing reviews. She read and reviewed Broken Build and Hidden Under Her Heart for me back in 2013. We struck up a conversation and a friendship, and before I knew it, Lyssa began writing exciting firemen stories in her Burning Lovesick Series. Lyssa joined Romance In A Month for the flagship class in May 2014 and has gone on to distinguish herself in Baseball Romances as well as football and hot, contemporaries. Her latest series features a hot, feisty, and close-knit Italian family, the DiDominzios of New York City. Book 1, The King and the Pawn is part of the Spicy Christmas Kisses Boxed Set where Frankie, a budding fashion designer, needs to shock her father into letting her embark on this nontraditional career by faking it with Guy Sillars, an Army veteran home from war.

For more on Lyssa, check out her Interview.

Write Early. Write Often. Write Well.

http://www.rachelleayala.com/p/romance-in-month.html

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Ready for #NaNoWriMo? Romance In A Month Plot Milestone Targets #amwriting #writetip #RIAM


Yesterday, I might have give you the wrong impression that Romance In A Month and NaNoWriMo are incompatible. Not at all! Other than an aversion to wordcounts, Romance In A Month methods are highly suited for helping you achieve your novel completion in a month.

In addition to cheerleading, encouragement, and support, Romance In A Month teaches basic Romance Construction Milestones. Whether you outline or fly by the seat of your pants, you will appreciate having milestone targets to make sure you have the most cohesive, exciting, and spell-binding story possible.

The five milestones are:
1. The Cute or Not-So-Cute Meet [or  in traditional plot structure, the Hook]. Your characters must meet in a memorable way. This spikes reader interest and gets the ball rolling on your story. For example, the story I'm working on right now, Playing Catch, the Not-So-Cute Meet takes place in a hotel corridor where both hero and heroine are sneaking out of hotel rooms after a one-night-stand with other people. They're both disheveled, both rumpled, and both instantly attracted to each other.

2. Core Conflict - show this conflict, but let the H/h pair advance into a relationship despite the existence of this conflict. This is the "Call to Action" for Heroes' Journey types.

3. Oops I'm In Love Moment [usually 50% for you plotters and story structuralists out there] At some point, everything changes. The stakes increase. Love is involved, at least for one party, if not both.

4. Big Bad Breakup. This is the ultimate test. The core conflict rears its ugly head and rips your lovers apart. This is the dark moment. From then on, your lovers must either give up their once in a lifetime love, or make changes to come back together.

5. Grand Romantic Moment. Climax. Changes have been made, but neither is sure of the other's sincerity. Each takes steps of faith and puts their heart out there, leading to the happy ending.

If you're working on a Romance for NaNoWriMo, it's helpful to jot down the dates you will need to supply these moments. For example, by November 2, you should have written Point #1, November 9, Point #2, November 16, Point #3, November 23, Point #4, and finally, the grand finale, Point #5, on November 30. Ta da!

Meanwhile, join us at the Romance In A Month Facebook Group and try it out.

Write Early. Write Often. Write Well.

This year, I'm going to do both RIAM and NaNoWriMo. If you're doing NaNoWriMo, please friend me at http://nanowrimo.org/participants/tiaclare

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Every Month is #NaNoWriMo with Romance In A Month #amwriting #RIAM

The other day, a friend asked me if I was doing NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, which starts November 1, less than a week away. Looking back, I realized that with my Romance in a Month method, every month is novel writing month for me.


Romance In A Month is my way of motivating myself and a group of about sixty romance authors to write faster and better. We do exercises to flesh out our stories first: select tropes, develop characters by listing motivations and goals, and challenge ourselves to dig deeper and go further than we'd ever imagined. Most of all, we commit to encouraging each other by reading and commenting on the daily updates.

In May 2014, I formed a Facebook Group and gathered about thirty writers to test our concept. I always believe that encouragement and support make all of us stronger and better. We don't compete in our group, but cooperate so that we all become faster and better writers. The group ranged from experienced authors to new beginners, and the only requirement for membership was an open mind and a willingness to explore new ways of writing and working together. It was sort of like the many NaNo camps where members checked in with each other daily, but the biggest difference is NO WORDCOUNT posts. I did NaNoWriMo in 2012 and have been in a few Camp NaNo's, but the major emphasis is tallying wordcount. At the end of the day, participants updated their wordcount and compared graphs. In the camps and groups, people likewise also spoke mostly in terms of wordcount.

It was supposed to be encouraging, and since I'm one of those writers who can write 3000-5000 words a day, it did not disturb me at first--not until I polled several of my friends who dropped out of those groups. I then realized that daily wordcount posting may be encouraging for those high output writers, but was actually demoralizing for others. It also turned the entire writing exercise into a competition as everyone raced for the goal of 50,000 words.

What about the story? Did anyone even care what their friends' stories were about? Or were people purely in a group to chat about how many cups of coffee they drank and how many words they banged out after midnight?

Romance In A Month is different. It is not a writing exercise or a wordcount driven competition. Instead, I teach the elements of story structure as it relates to a romance, then we select tropes, develop characters, and start writing. We develop a cohesive group feeling, friendships, and lasting relationships in addition to outputting fantastic romances, both long and short.

Romance In A Month consists of two basic elements.
1. Daily Update - This post contains a few pictures that inspire you. Your proposed Title and a short description or blurb. Every day you write, you update this post with a short few sentences of what happened in your story. Other members will read along and comment. Sometimes, brainstorming happens right in the thread, or someone asks a question that leads you in a new and exciting direction. Your Daily Update thread is your motivation to write that day. No writing, no updating. Quite simple. [Remember, no wordcount, just a description of what happened in your story world].

2. Daily Question - Every day, we post a question under the hashtag #RIAMDaily and participants answer for their own characters. This Daily Question can spur discussion as well as help you brainstorm. If you're blocked or having trouble, go back and search the hashtag and answer daily questions from before. Again, your answers are not in a vacuum. Discussions are encouraged and sometimes you might be surprised what new ideas come from it.

Now that November is starting up, whether you're writing with NaNoWriMo or on your own, I encourage you to check out the Romance In A Month Facebook Group. Your next writing adventure may just be waiting for you there.

Write Early. Write Often. Write Well.

List of #RIAM participants' books (since May 2014):
           
Ey Wade - When Clouds Touch
Rachelle Ayala - Claiming Carlos
Karina Gioertz - Lost Avalon
Lyssa Layne-The Right Pitch
Chantel Rhondeau - Happy Endings (McCallister's Paradise - 1)
Rachelle Ayala - Played by Love
Michele Shriver- The Art of Love
P.C. Zick - Behind the Altar
Toshia Slade (Yadao)- Ten Year Crush
Rachelle Ayala - Playing the Rookie
Lyssa Layne-Fear of Striking Out
Karina Gioertz (K.S. Thomas) - Unhurt
Jade Kerrion - Aroused
Jade Kerrion - Betrayed
Rachelle Ayala - A Father for Christmas
Karina Gioertz (K.S. Thomas) - It's Kinda My Thing
Michele Shriver- Starting Over
Lyssa Layne-Everybody's After Love
Stacy Eaton - You're Not Alone
Rachelle Ayala - Roaring Hot!
Jade Kerrion - Crushed
Jill Blake - Coming Home
Chantel Rhondeau - Blazing Love
Jade Kerrion - Desired
Sharon Coady- Scared Hearts
Stacy Eaton - Barbara's Plea
Rachelle Ayala - Christmas Flirt
Nikki Lynn Barrett- 'Tis The Season for Forgiving 
Jade Kerrion - Ensnared
Lyssa Layne-Everybody's After Love
Lyssa Layne-My Favorite What If
Rachelle Ayala - Playing Without Rules
Jade Kerrion - Flawed
Michele Shriver- Playing for Keeps
Rachelle Ayala - Christmas Stray
P.C. Zick - Behind the Bar
Sharon Coady - Broken Lies
Chantel Rhondeau - Season For Love
Chantel Rhondeau - Diving Into Love
K.S. Thomas - Secret Hudson
K.S. Thomas - Bittersweet
Lyssa Layne-Loved by the Linebacker (novella/novel)
Nikki Lynn Barrett- Fallen Idol 
Amy Manemann - Love on the Slopes
Stacy Eaton - Finding the Strength
Rachelle Ayala - Intercepted by Love - Part One
annamaria bazzi - Rescued by a Gambler
Rachelle Ayala - Intercepted by Love - Part Two
Lyssa Layne-Until You Fall in Love
Stacy Eaton - Tangled in Tinsel
Rachelle Ayala - Intercepted by Love - Part Three
Jill Blake - Balancing Act
Michele Shriver- Love & Light
Lyssa Layne-The King and the Pawn (novella)
Nikki Lynn Barrett- A Forever Masterpiece (The Masterpiece Trilogy #3) 
Rachelle Ayala - Intercepted by Love - Part Four
Rachelle Ayala - Intercepted by Love - Part Five
Stacy Eaton - Cured by Love
Rachelle Ayala - Leap, Laugh, Love
annamaria bazzi - Mail Order Bride
P.C. Zick - Third Base
Sharon Coady - Mavy's Christmas Miracle
Lyssa Layne - Love & Famiglia Novella #2 (novella)
Rachelle Ayala - A Pet for Christmas
Rachelle Ayala - Christmas Lovebirds
Michele Shriver- Crossing the Line (Men of the Ice #2)
annamaria bazzi - Mail Order Bride
Lyssa Layne-Another At Bat
K.S. Thomas - Fallen Angel
annamaria bazzi - An Impossible Rescue
annamaria bazzi - Harmony in the Vineyard
Rachelle Ayala - Intercepted by Love - Part Six
Michele Shriver- The Christmas Wish
Robyn Tieman- Without You
J.L. Campbell - Grudge
J.L. Campbell - Perfection
J.L. Campbell - The Vet's Christmas Pet 
Sharon Coady - Christmas Choices
Chantel Rhondeau - Loving Lucy
Lisa Belcastro  -  A Shenandoah Family Christmas
Jill Blake - Beyond the Ivory Tower
Chicki Brown - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
P.C. Zick - Minty's Kiss
Rachelle Ayala - Santa's Pet
P.C. Zick - Behind the Curtain (trilogy complete!)
Rachelle Ayala - Valentine Hound Dog

Monday, October 19, 2015

#AuthorInterview Biddu from Made In India Book Tour @b00kr3vi3ws




Rachelle's Interview with Biddu

What kind of books do you like to read? Which authors influenced you?
Don’t have a favourite author or been influenced by anyone else. Altho’ I am a huge admirer of Shakespeare.


What is your greatest fear? What keeps you up at night?
The way the world is heading and religious extremism. What keeps me up at night is a weak bladder. (just kidding yo.)


Any advice for upcoming authors?
Make sure you have spellcheck.J

What is one thing you wish you knew before you began this journey?
How long it would take me to walk from Bombay to London.

What is the biggest lesson you have learnt from your experiences?
The biggest lessen was when I had my first number 1 in Japan with a group called the tigers. I had no contract with the record company altho’ my name was on the record. The chairman of the record company would not give me even a penny because I had no written contract. The lesson I learned was to always be nice and kind to people.

Tell me what a typical day looks like.
Old habits die hard. I wake up around 6am. Head for lap top /mobile, tablet whatever and go thru my emails. Then I glimpse at the headlines of the BBC, Times of India, and Dawn. This takes about 2 minutes. Then I go across the road to Hyde Park if I’m in London and take a walk , do some yoga. After that, I take whatever the day offers.

What do you want your readers to walk away with after reading your novel?
The spirit of adventure and the realising of dreams.

The youth in India live in controlled societies. Usually by their mother or father. Giving rein to their dreams is not often encouraged. It is better to have a moment of adventure than a lifetime of regret.



Made in India by Biddu

As a child, Biddu dreamt of going west and making it big as a composer. At the age of sixteen, he formed a band and started playing in a cafe in Bangalore, his home town, At eighteen, he was part of a popular act at Trinca's, a nightclub in Calcutta devoted to food, wine and music, At nineteen, he had college students in Bombay dancing to his music.

In his early twenties, he left the country and ended up hitchhiking across the Middle East before arriving in London with only the clothes on his back and his trusty guitar. What followed were years of hardship and struggle but also great music and gathering fame. From the nine million selling "Kung Fu Fighting" to the iconic youth anthem of "Made in India" and the numerous hits in between. Biddu's music made him a household name in India and elsewhere.
In this first public account of all that came his way: the people, the events, the music tours and companies Biddu writes with a gripping sense of humor about his remarkable journey with its fairy tale ending. Charming, witty, and entirely likable, Biddu is a man you are going to enjoy getting to know.



About the Author



Biddu was born in India, where he started his career playing in a pop band whose influences lay in the classic repertoire of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Following his early success, he decided to hear West and move into the international music arena. He struck gold, signing the unknown Carl Douglas and producing "Kung Fu Fighting?" which went on to become a hit all over the world. He also wrote and produced hits for Tina Charles and soul legend Jimmy James.

Around this time, Biddu became involved in Indian music: he composed the cult "Aap Jaise Koi" for the film Qurbani which set a new landmark for sales in India He followed this up with a pop album, Disco Deewane, with Nazia Hassan, which became the largest selling pop album in Asian history, and was the first Indian album to hit the charts in fourteen countries. In 1995, Biddu wrote and produced the three-million-selling album Made in India with the singer Alisha Chinai. To date, Biddu has sold over thirty-eight million records worldwide.





Sunday, October 11, 2015

#XmasPets Dog-Gone Christmas by Melinda Curtis - Early Reader Reviews #amreading

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What Early Readers are Saying!
Dog-Gone Christmas - Melinda Curtis

A handsome neighbor and his friendly St. Bernard mooch food and kisses from a merry widow.

"It's a sweet love story, with a bit of angst, a lot of humor, and some lovely kisses. I really enjoyed this story, and wouldn't hesitate to read more from this author." - Elizabeth Robbins from Goodreads

"Dog-Gone Christmas by Melinda Curtis is a sweet story. It is all about new beginnings and forgiveness." - Julia David from Goodreads

"Dog-Gone Christmas is a sweet love story with some angst and humor involving a dog owner, his neighbor, and a dog -- be prepared to laugh out loud at times." - JoAnne from Goodreads

Puppies, Kittens and more for Christmas. 16 All-New Sweet Christmas Romances from Bestselling Authors.

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99c for a Limited Time. Get into the Christmas Spirit and Holiday Cheer with Christmas Pets & Kisses

#XmasPets We Wish You A Ferret Christmas by Nikki Lynn Barrett - Early Reader Reviews #amreading

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What Early Readers are Saying!

We Wish You A Ferret Christmas - Nikki Lynn Barrett

Can a lost and found ferret bring two fractured families together?

“As with every other Nikki Lynn Barrett book, I loved the characters and was drawn into the story immediately. You can't go wrong reading a book by Mrs. Barrett and this is another example of that.”

“Nothing makes me happier than a book that deals with difficult issues and really gets down to the heart of the matter and how hard it can be...Such an amazing read and it really touches the heart!”

“We Wish you a Ferret Christmas is just the perfect story for getting us prepared for the holiday. Loved it.”

Puppies, Kittens and more for Christmas. 16 All-New Sweet Christmas Romances from Bestselling Authors.

Amazon: http://bit.ly/XPetsK

B&N: http://bit.ly/XPetsNk

iBooks: http://bit.ly/XPetsAp

KOBO: http://bit.ly/XPetsKb

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25867443-christmas-pets-kisses

Amazon UK: http://bit.ly/XPetsUK

Google Play: http://bit.ly/XPetsGo

Nook UK: http://bit.ly/XPetsNUK

99c for a Limited Time. Get into the Christmas Spirit and Holiday Cheer with Christmas Pets & Kisses

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Saturday Spotlight - Christmas Pets and Kisses Boxed Set #XmasPets #CoverReveal


SIXTEEN ALL-NEW, NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED SWEET (PG-rated) CHRISTMAS ROMANCES from NY Times, USA Today, and Award Winning Authors - 99c for a limited time!

Amazon US ~ B&N ~ iTunes ~ Kobo ~ Amazon UK ~ Google

Ring in the Christmas cheer with sixteen all-new sweet and heart-warming romances from New York Times, USA Today and National bestselling authors. Don’t miss out on this romantic collection of Christmas tails…uh, tales as adorable pets with fins, paws, feathers, and hooves bring holiday magic with the gift of true love 

Golden Christmas - Helen Scott Taylor
Every Christmas Vicky hides so she doesn’t have to celebrate the date she lost her husband and son. She doesn’t want to see anyone but when she finds a dog’s lost ball she meets Jon, a wounded ex-soldier who’s struggling with his own problems. This brave man touches Vicky’s shattered heart and makes her realize she can’t hide forever. With his support, can she find the strength to love again? 

Two Loves for Christmas - Mona Risk
Tabloid pictures of charming laywer, Josh Dutton, threaten his father's senatorial campaign. The family decides he needs a sweet 'temporary fiancée' to repair the damage. With only her German shepherd for friend, Emma struggles with problems. Attraction sizzles between Josh and Emma but no one mentions the 'fake fiancée' detail. When the truth surfaces will Josh be able to prove that his kisses were not part of a charade?

 Dog-Gone Christmas - Melinda Curtis
Widow Marnie Haywood wants Christmas hosting her in-laws to go smoothly. And it would – if her handsome neighbor and his friendly St. Bernard would stop coming over, mooching food, and stealing kisses.

His Christmas Promise - Alicia Street
A stray dog with a penchant for giving warm and fuzzy love finds refuge with an ex-Army helicopter pilot and helps restore his bedridden grandmother's will to live. It seems like a Christmas miracle until the bachelor war vet discovers the mutt belongs to a little girl who wants him back—and a single mom who makes him rethink his freewheeling ways and maybe even believe in love.

We Wish You A Ferret Christmas - Nikki Lynn Barrett
Widower Lance Rossiter wants nothing to do with the pet ferret who caused his daughter to be hit by a car. Widow Cara McLean is shocked by the ferret her son finds and wants to keep. When Lance and Cara meet, sparks fly and love suddenly seems possible. Can a lost and found ferret bring two fractured families together?

Christmas Lovebirds - Rachelle Ayala
Melisa Hart has a soft spot for her brother Connor’s ex-best buddy, Rob Reed, who slept with Connor’s girlfriend. When her pet lovebird is mixed up with Rob’s, Melisa discovers he’s always cared about her. Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance?

Christmas on Cougar Mountain - Nancy Radke
Hard-working Zoey is dedicated to helping children learn, and has built her business to the neglect of having a family. When she rescues a dog on the freeway, she discovers that the escape artist brings a family with him, including a boy she would like to help, and as love grows, a man she would like to keep. But will Kellen ever trust her to help his son, much less give her his heart?

The Vet's Christmas Pet - J.L. Campbell
The last thing Toni wants for Christmas is more responsibility, but her daughter has other ideas. A near accident not only brings them a dog in need of a home, but Matthias Laing, who Toni would prefer to keep in the past.

Tails, Time, and St. Nick - Mary Leo
Kris Timemaker has inherited a magical clock. Using the clock's magic for anyone other than St. Nick on Christmas Eve has some grave consequences, but when his daughter's beloved Westie goes missing, and his estranged wife asks for his help, Kris has no choice but to take a chance with time and try to win back his family in the process.

Graced - Jade Kerrion
Connor Bradley doesn’t have time for distractions, not while juggling single parenthood and his clinic on five hours of sleep a night. He most certainly doesn’t have time for Noelle, the high school flirt, who is prettier and more irresistible than he remembers. When Noelle's father’s heart attack derails Connor’s plans for his first Christmas without his wife, Noelle wants to save the day for his adorable children, but can she also find her way into Connor’s guarded heart?

Unexpected Gift - Chantel Rhondeau
Aspiring decorator Cali Johnson moves to New York City—lonely, afraid, and far from home during the holidays. When she finds a lost cat in her apartment building, she strikes up an odd friendship with his reclusive owner, Marcus Ritz. If only she knew what he was hiding.

Minty's Kiss - P.C. Zick
When newly divorced Molly retreats to a family cabin with Gracie, her ten-year-old daughter, she's surprised to find her childhood crush, Nick, still living in the area. Can a small kitty named Minty help Gracie accept the love developing between Nick and Molly in time for her first Christmas in the mountains of North Carolina?

The Christmas Wish - Michele Shriver
Ashley McLaughlin is struggling to move on from her husband's infidelity. Brennan wants to make amends for his transgression. Their young daughter, Hayley, has only one wish for Christmas- for her family to be together again. When Hayley suffers a head injury after a fall from her horse, will it help her get her wish? Or do the wounds from Brennan's betrayal run too deep for Ashley to forgive?

Dante’s Gift - Aubrey Wynne
Seventy years ago, a collie mix brought two hearts together in war torn Italy. Will their story help their grandson find his own Christmas love?

Mavy’s Christmas Miracle - Sharon Coady
Anne Hurd returns to the Pocono's to help her elderly grandfather. Six years earlier Kyle Shafer disappeared from her life. She rescues a kitten, takes her to a vet who turns out to be Kyle. Kyle can’t believe Anne walked back into his life. Will he scare her away, or will she give him another chance? Kyle decides to take a chance and try for the love he gave up on.

The Impossible Rescue - Annamaria Bazzi
Christmas is no joy for Julia who's gambling husband comes around only to ask for money. When a handsome stranger and his cute Pomeranian puppy moves in next door, Julia feels guilty for their mutual attraction. Michael's not the rescuing type, but when he spies Julia's husband haranguing her for holiday cash, anger flares and he is determined to rescue Julia from another miserable Christmas.


What Early Reviewers Are Saying

Golden Christmas - Helen Scott Taylor
Two wounded hearts are brought together at Christmas by a golden retriever puppy.

“I found this to be well written and so heartwarming,… You are going to love this story as well as each one in this box-set.” - Cynthia, Page by Page Inside-Out Reviews

“I enjoyed this book so very much! It’s hard to go wrong with a hunky wounded warrior and not just one, but two precious pups!!” – Sandra D on Goodreads

 “It is a really sweet story about second chances and it will touch your heart as it touched mine.” – Winnie Lim on Goodreads

Two Loves for Christmas - Mona Risk
Her German shepherd is her only friend until Josh teams up with Rino to love and protect her.

“This is not only a story featuring romance, but it has a touch of suspense too. Romance, suspense, danger and a German Shepherd - definitely a great combination. You'll love this as much as I did." ~ Winnie Lim

"This story is a romance story with a hint on danger and suspense. This story will definitely keep you interested." ~ Julie Fowler

“Will Emma truly change Josh? Will they fall in love? This was a really enjoyable book!” ~ Kimberly Dawn

Dog-Gone Christmas - Melinda Curtis
A handsome neighbor and his friendly St. Bernard mooch food and kisses from a merry widow.

"It's a sweet love story, with a bit of angst, a lot of humor, and some lovely kisses. I really enjoyed this story, and wouldn't hesitate to read more from this author." - Elizabeth Robbins from Goodreads

"Dog-Gone Christmas by Melinda Curtis is a sweet story. It is all about new beginnings and forgiveness." - Julia David from Goodreads

"Dog-Gone Christmas is a sweet love story with some angst and humor involving a dog owner, his neighbor, and a dog -- be prepared to laugh out loud at times." - JoAnne from Goodreads 

We Wish You A Ferret Christmas - Nikki Lynn Barrett
Can a lost and found ferret bring two fractured families together?

“As with every other Nikki Lynn Barrett book, I loved the characters and was drawn into the story immediately. You can't go wrong reading a book by Mrs. Barrett and this is another example of that.”
“Nothing makes me happier than a book that deals with difficult issues and really gets down to the heart of the matter and how hard it can be...Such an amazing read and it really touches the heart!”

“We Wish you a Ferret Christmas is just the perfect story for getting us prepared for the holiday. Loved it.”

Christmas Lovebirds - Rachelle Ayala
Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance?

“I love it when authors add in a little animal love, too! It feels almost like 2 romances in one.” – Nikki from Goodreads

“This story is a great reminder of what the Christmas season is truly about...family and forgiveness.” – Julie Fowler

“It had laughter, love, heartache, forgiveness, and two little lovebirds that had their own thing going on.” – Lisa Longstreth

The Vet’s Christmas Pet - J.L. Campbell
A near accident brings Toni and her daughter a homeless dog and a man she’d prefer to keep in her past.

Ms. Campbell has hit the nail on the head with what love is all about. Bravo!—Rose Morales

The characters are lovely from the beginning and especially Jade and Ridley, the puppy, who actually steal the show.—Sally Stackhouse

It was sweet, refreshing and a good balance of how a blended family comes together.—Celeste Williams

Graced - Jade Kerrion
Noelle, armed with several goldfish and a kitten, brings Christmas cheer to a widower and his children.

“You definitely are on an emotional rollercoaster while reading Graced.”—Julie Fowler

“Graced is a must read that will pull on your heart strings.”—Terri Merkel

Unexpected Gift - Chantel Rhondeau
Far from home, a lonely young woman strikes up a friendship with a lost cat and his secretive owner.
“Unexpected Gift was truly heartwarming and a very different kind of love story. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop.” – Maria Diaz 

“An emotionally turbulent, yet sweetly poignant, reminder that love has the power to heal all wounds.” – Liza Robbins

“What an incredible heart-warming story on true love that grows from the inside and not based on appearances.” – Rebecca Austin 

Minty's Kiss - P.C. Zick
One kitten, a broken-hearted girl, and long lost loves are brought together for a special mountain Christmas.

“I loved this novella. It is the first time I’ve read anything by this author and I liked her style of writing. This author has succeeded brilliantly.” ~Sally Stackhouse

“This story right here screamed made for TV. I love the Hallmark channel, and I could see this being played out there.” ~Celeste Williams

“This is a sweet story of love lost and regained, which will certainly put you in the Christmas spirit. If the rest of the stories are half as entertaining as this one, then readers will be well served.” ~David Lawlor

The Christmas Wish - Michele Shriver
Will a fall from a horse bring Hayley's parents back together in time for Christmas?

“This was a great novella and I love the writing around it and how Hayley and Thunder showed Ashley and Brennan what really matters!”- Rebecca Austin

“Michele Shriver has once again given us another heartwarming story.”- Elizabeth Clinton

“This is another great read by Michele Shriver! Loved the sweet family story centered around Christmas!!”- Jill Snead

Dante’s Gift - Aubrey Wynne
Seventy years ago, a collie mix brought two hearts together in war torn Italy. Will their story help their grandson find his own Christmas love?

“Wynne has crafted a beautiful short story guaranteed to warm your heart and make you sigh.” ~ Kishan Paul, author of Blind Love and The Second Wife

“It is a story of romance…that will have you misty-eyed.” ~ Celeste Williams ~ Goodreads Reviewer

“This is a really beautiful love story that will touch everyone's heart and brings tears to your eyes.” ~ Winnie Lim ~ Top Goodreads Reviewer

Mavy’s Christmas Miracle - Sharon Coady
Anne takes a rescue kitten to the vet, only to discover he’s the man who broke her heart.

“I just couldn't put down! Very sweet, family oriented reading... A definite "feel good" story that is at home around the holidays or any season! I heartily recommend this story!” ~ Holly Lachman-Militello

“This story is full of Christmas hope, dreams of lost love found and family. I couldn't put it down. A delightful tale you will read again.” ~ Karen Baird-Butler

“..this story is phenomenal. Love the characters and the plot is amazing. I couldn't put it down. Would highly recommend this to anyone that loves a good romance!!” ~ Delina Parker 


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#XmasPets Christmas Lovebirds by Rachelle Ayala - Early Reader Reviews #amreading

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What Early Readers are Saying!
Christmas Lovebirds - Rachelle Ayala

Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance?

“I love it when authors add in a little animal love, too! It feels almost like 2 romances in one.” – Nikki from Goodreads

“This story is a great reminder of what the Christmas season is truly about...family and forgiveness.” – Julie Fowler

“It had laughter, love, heartache, forgiveness, and two little lovebirds that had their own thing going on.” – Lisa Longstreth



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Friday, October 9, 2015

#XmasPets - Christmas Pets & Kisses Boxed Set Hits Amazon Bestselling Lists #amreading

Dear Readers! We're so excited about Christmas Pets and Kisses. We released it Tuesday, Oct 6 and by Wednesday, we hit the top Amazon lists: #1 Holiday Fiction, #51 Overall [all books sold at Amazon], and #1 Romance Collections.

Thank you all for buying and reading. I really, really hope you enjoy the stories and as always, I totally had a ball writing Christmas Lovebirds as well as working with the fabulous authors in the set. Now, we're hoping, fingers and toes crossed, we'll make the USA Today list. But we'll need your help! If you're still planning on buying, please do so before Sunday so it will count for the list. If you've bought already, a big THANK YOU. If you know friends and family who'd love Christmas with puppies, kittens, birdies, and yes, a horse and a ferret, please consider gifting it. Every little bit counts and we are delighted to bring you this set for Christmas.

Remember! By Sunday, please.

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The Vet's Christmas Pet by J.L. Campbell - Early Reader Reviews #amreading

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What Early Readers are Saying!
The Vet’s Christmas Pet - J.L. Campbell

A near accident brings Toni and her daughter a homeless dog and a man she’d prefer to keep in her past.

Ms. Campbell has hit the nail on the head with what love is all about. Bravo!—Rose Morales

The characters are lovely from the beginning and especially Jade and Ridley, the puppy, who actually steal the show.—Sally Stackhouse

It was sweet, refreshing and a good balance of how a blended family comes together.—Celeste Williams



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Thursday, October 8, 2015

How Sweet is Sweet? Three Clean and Wholesome Christmas Boxed Sets for Three Bucks #amreading

Hey Readers! Do you like your Christmas sweet and cuddly? How about heartwarming and small town? Or with the pitter-patter of little kitty and puppy feet? Then you're in luck this Season. Three Clean and Wholesome boxed sets of Christmas romances for under Three Bucks.


Christmas Pets and Kisses is full of fun and frolic as each story mixes romance with the antics of furry or feathery pets. Don't miss romantic Christmas tails, er tales, as adorable pets bring holiday magic and the gift of true love.



A Heartwarming Christmas is a special set of connected stories from 12 Harlequin authors set in the fictional Christmas Town, Maine. Get your small town fix along with laughter, tears, and happily ever-afters with these clean and wholesome stories of Christmas as you remember them.

Sweet Christmas Kisses 2 is from the authors of Sweet Romance Reads and contains 19 good, clean and fun stories that will make you laugh or cry, but is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit full of good cheer. A USA Today Bestseller for 2015!



This season, cuddle up to 47 stories from 44 authors. Get all three sets for less than three bucks.
Christmas Pets and Kisses, A Heartwarming Christmas, and Sweet Christmas Kisses 2 contain stories from: Helen Scott Taylor, Mona Risk*, Melinda Curtis*, Alicia Street, Nikki Lynn Barrett, Rachelle Ayala, Nancy Radke, J.L. Campbell, Mary Leo, Jade Kerrion, Chantel Rhondeau, P.C. Zick, Michele Shriver, Aubrey Wynne, Sharon Coady, Annamaria Bazzi, Anna Adams, Patricia Bradley, Liz Flaherty, Cheryl Harper, Tara Randel, Leigh Riker, Carol Ross, Rula Sinara, Anna J. Stewart, Amy Vastine, Cari Lynn Webb, Beate Boeker, Denise Devine, Raine English, Aileen Fish, Patricia Forsythe, Grace Greene, Roxanne Rustand, Magdalena Scott, Kristin Wallace, Christine Bush, Lois Greiman, Shauna Hatfield, Susan R. Hughes, Julie Jarnigan, Shaleen Kapil, Ciara Knight, Milou Koenings

From all of us to you, Happy Reading and Merry Christmas Cheer!

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Graced by Jade Kerrion - Early Reader Reviews #amreading

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What Early Readers are Saying!
Graced - Jade Kerrion

Noelle, armed with several goldfish and a kitten, brings Christmas cheer to a widower and his children.

“You definitely are on an emotional rollercoaster while reading Graced.”—Julie Fowler

“Graced is a must read that will pull on your heart strings.”—Terri Merkel



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Unexpected Gift by Chantel Rhondeau - Early Readers' Reviews - #amreading

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Unexpected Gift - Chantel Rhondeau

Far from home, a lonely young woman strikes up a friendship with a lost cat and his secretive owner.

Unexpected Gift was truly heartwarming and a very different kind of love story. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop.” – Maria Diaz

“An emotionally turbulent, yet sweetly poignant, reminder that love has the power to heal all wounds.” – Liza Robbins

“What an incredible heart-warming story on true love that grows from the inside and not based on appearances.” – Rebecca Austin
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Saturday, October 3, 2015

Countdown Til Christmas Pets - Sneak Peek: Golden Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor #Christmas #romance


Golden Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor

Every Christmas Vicky hides so she doesn’t have to celebrate the date she lost her husband and son. She doesn’t want to see anyone but when she finds a dog’s lost ball she meets Jon, a wounded ex-soldier who’s struggling with his own problems. This brave man touches Vicky’s shattered heart and makes her realize she can’t hide forever. With his support, can she find the strength to love again? 

Excerpt
Music pounded in Vicky's head in time with the thud of her feet on the dirt path as she ran. She concentrated on the rhythm to fend off the memories that circled just below the surface, like demons trying to grab her ankles and drag her down.
Cold nipped her cheeks, and her breath billowed in smoky plumes as she ran up the incline to the higher path. The thermometer outside her rental property had indicated it was around freezing, even though the sky was bright blue and the sun was on her face.
As she reached the top of the ridge, the rolling English landscape of the North Cotswolds lay before her. Rosemoor Hall, a Jacobean manor house, presided majestically over its twelve acres of manicured gardens, the golden hues of its Cotswold stone walls shining in the sun.
Every year she rented an isolated country property a week before Christmas, and this year she was staying in the manor's gatehouse. She stocked up on groceries and if she were lucky, could go for the whole time without seeing another living soul.
Fifty acres of gardens, parkland, and farmland lay around the manor house, and she had access to all the land. Apparently the house was open to the public during the summer season, but at this time of year it was closed up, giving her miles of empty paths to run.
Vicky surveyed the historic house and briefly imagined the interior—the huge fireplaces, the four-poster beds, and the antiques the house likely contained. Once she had a passion for old houses and loved visiting them. Her interest started at school when she did a history project on the Victorians. She'd even kept a journal of the visits she'd made to various historic houses around the country. But that felt like a lifetime ago now.
Her feet slapped against the frozen ground, giving a satisfying jolt with each step, and Vicky tried to focus on her music again. She managed for a few minutes before her attention wandered back to the scenery. Giving up on the monotonous tune, she pulled out her earbuds. The sun was surprisingly warm for December. Where it touched the whitened grass by the house, streaks of green appeared as the ice melted.
As she ran on, the front of the house came into view. A man with a golden Labrador stood on the half-acre rectangle of frosted grass outside the front door. Tall and lean, clad in jeans, a blue winter jacket, and a dark wool hat, the man drew back an arm and hurled a yellow tennis ball.
"Go on, girl. Fetch it." His voice rang out, deep and cultured, a note of enthusiasm and pleasure in his tone.
The dog streaked off across the icy grass and grabbed the yellow tennis ball in its mouth, then loped back to the man, sat, and dropped the ball obediently into his outstretched hand.
"Good girl." The man bent and smoothed the dog's head, talking more softly so Vicky couldn't make out the words. Then she realized her feet had stopped moving and she was standing still, watching.
She blew out a breath of irritation with herself. She didn't want contact with anyone who might be happy and celebrating Christmas. She just wanted to be alone to mourn.
Pulling her attention away from the scene below, she continued, focusing instead on the distant trees dotted across the acres of parkland, huge old oaks and sweet chestnuts, their bare branches skeletal against the blue sky.
Yet the strange attraction of the man drew her attention again. In her peripheral vision, she saw him toss the ball a couple more times and pet his dog, but she made sure she kept running.
When she reached a fork in the path, she decided to take the right turn, away from the house and the unwanted distraction. Yet her feet went the other way, carrying her along the route that circled the house, keeping the man and dog in view.
She was closer to them now, only fifty yards away. Elevated on the bank in her bright pink-and-blue running gear as she was, he must have noticed her, but he didn't look her way. He drew back his arm and tossed with incredible power. The tennis ball arced through the air, bounced on the chest-high stone wall surrounding the lawn, and hit a tree.
The Labrador took off after it, jumped up at the wall a few times, then stood with its front paws against the interlocking rocks and barked.
"Get the ball, Honey." The man stared after the dog, but he didn't move to retrieve the ball. Couldn't he see he'd thrown it too hard and it was lost outside the wall?
Vicky halted and stepped off the path to get a better view. From up here, she could see the yellow ball was stuck in a tree, wedged between a branch and the trunk.
Should she say something? She didn't want to get involved and have to talk to anyone, but the dog was frantically jumping up at the wall now. It had obviously seen the ball but couldn't reach it.
"Go on, girl. Fetch it, Honey." The guy bent and held out his hand to receive the ball.
What was he, some kind of idiot?
Vicky sucked in a chilly breath and shook her head. She should have taken the other path. "The ball's in a tree," she shouted.
The man's head jerked up as if he hadn't seen her. "Oh, thanks. I didn't know."
He reached behind him and grabbed something resting against the wall at his back—a white cane.
Vicky pressed a hand over her mouth with a burn of shamed surprise as he held the cane in front of him and walked forward slowly.
No wonder he hadn't seen her. No wonder he hadn't noticed the ball was out of his dog's reach. She felt bad now for thinking he was an idiot.
"I know where the ball is," she shouted. "I'll get it for you."
Vicky ran down some lichen-encrusted stone steps to the lower level and jogged across the crisp grass to where the dog was standing up against the wall, whining.
"Hey there, girl." She pulled off her gloves and patted the dog's silky head. Then getting a firm hold on top of the wall, she pushed her toe in a gap between the rocks, climbed up, and worked the ball loose from the tree before dropping it to the eager dog.
She jumped down and turned to face the man as he reached her. He was a good-looking guy, his lips curved in a friendly smile. His eyes were dark brown and looked perfectly all right, except they didn't move normally. It was strange to be standing here in front of him and know he couldn't see her.
"Thanks. I let rip a bit with that last throw. Usually when I do that, it bounces back off the wall. I must have aimed too high." He pulled off a glove and held out his hand. "Jonathan Bramwell." He nodded back over his shoulder. "I have an apartment in the house. I assume you're staying in one of the estate cottages over Christmas."
The word Christmas stung Vicky as she slipped her hand into his strong, warm grip. "Yes. I'm staying in the gatehouse." To avoid Christmas, she added silently.
"This is Honey, who's very grateful to have her ball back." Jonathan's smile widened as he stroked behind the dog's ears. "Say thank you to…" His head came up, almost as if he were looking at her. "You didn't tell me your name."
"Vicky Jones."
"Say thank you to Vicky, girl."
Honey nuzzled Vicky's hand, her tail wagging and her intelligent brown eyes warm and friendly.
"It was my pleasure, Honey." Vicky stroked the dog's velvet ears and realized it really was a pleasure to pet this sweet dog. Not much touched her these days. She was surprised such a simple thing affected her so much.
"Do you need to get back quickly?" Jonathan asked.
Vicky shook her head and realized he couldn't see that. "No. I was out for a run."
"Come inside and have a cup of tea, then," he said, a hopeful note in his voice. "When you have time, I'll give you the guided tour, if you like. I do that in the summer when we're open to the public. I know Rosemoor Hall like the back of my hand, so I can do it from memory. The place hasn't changed much since I was a kid," he added with a laugh.
Vicky was already shaking her head again, the motion instinctive as she stepped back to distance herself. The old Vicky would have jumped at a private tour of such a beautiful manor house, but since the accident that took her husband and son, she couldn't summon enthusiasm for anything. She didn't want to have to make small talk because it invariably got around to family.
"You don't have to stay long," Jonathan said.
Honey pursued her, nudging Vicky's leg with her nose, a pleading look in her eyes. Or perhaps Vicky imagined that.
"Thank you for the invitation, but I don't want to cause you any inconvenience."
"You won't. It'll be nice to have someone to talk to." Jonathan pulled off his wool cap, revealing shaggy dark hair, and rubbed at a scar on his forehead. "Actually, you could do me a favor, if you don't mind. I have a migraine coming on and I can't find my medication. If you could spare a few minutes, I'd be eternally grateful if you'd take a look. I think the packet might have fallen down behind the cabinet."
Vicky hesitated for a moment, but how could she refuse?
• • •
Three steps up from the grass to the gravel, then fifteen steps to the house. Jonathan counted silently, noticing the change in temperature as he moved from the sunny lawn to the shadow of Rosemoor Hall. He held his cane out and tapped the wall, a sharp ringing sound against the Cotswold stone, once, twice, three times before the corner, then he turned along the side and continued until the hollow tap of his cane on the wooden back door.
He reached for the handle and turned it. The fresh, clean, frosty air gave way to the familiar smell of polish and seasoned wood inside the house. The footsteps behind him stopped as he held the door open.
Jonathan felt bad asking a complete stranger for help, especially a woman who was reluctant; he could hear it in her voice and her hesitant steps. It went against every instinct he had to impose on others, but it was a matter of survival. The migraines were bad enough if he took the medication; he didn't want to suffer twenty-four hours of even worse pain. He could call one of his cousins, but they both led busy lives and he didn't want to impose.
"I'm sorry," he said, catching Vicky's subtle floral fragrance as she walked in and passed him. "It won't take long."
"It's okay. I'm not in a hurry."
He noticed the embarrassment in her voice. Even people he'd known before he lost his sight were uncomfortable around him now. Some didn't know what to say, and he understood how they felt. In the old days, he'd have probably been the same way.
He caught Vicky's fragrance again, and it summoned an image of a tall, slender woman wearing a yellow summer dress with flowing dark hair over her shoulders. Of course, Vicky wouldn't be dressed like this in December. She'd said she was running. The image morphed, and the woman in his head now wore form-fitting Lycra.
He pressed the side of his fist to his mouth and cleared his throat as he banished the evocative image and the flash of desire. It had been four years since a woman who wasn't either a member of staff, family, or a medical professional had entered his apartment. Sometimes he wondered if he'd ever meet a woman who was interested in him again. Not that Vicky was here for a social visit, of course. He was certain she'd much rather be outside running.
Four steps along the flagstone corridor, the grit on the soles of his shoes crunching. He'd forgotten to wipe his feet, but it was too late now. He tapped his cane on the wall and found the opening to the bottom of the narrow wooden staircase. This used to be the servants' staircase when he was a boy—a lifetime ago.
He gripped the handrail, the wood sliding beneath his palm, polished smooth by thousands of hands over the last four hundred years. Familiar with the run and rise of each stair, he mounted them quickly and stepped onto the carpet in the upper hallway.
"My apartment is just down here." With a hand to the wall, he took eight steps, then touched the varnished door that he only ever locked in the summer when members of the public visited the house.
Jonathan pushed on the door, and Honey's sleek body brushed his leg. He angled his head and listened, half fearing Vicky had doubled back and gone, but the faint rustling of fabric and her sigh reassured him she was still there.
In his rooms, Jonathan could move about easily. He kept everything in its place and had a clear mental map of the space. "My medication is in a tray on my chest of drawers in the bedroom. If you want to follow me." He'd thought he had a few hours before the headache got worse, but it was bad already.
An uncomfortable prickle of heat up his neck made him feel like a teenage boy asking a girl to his room for the first time, awkward and clumsy and not sure what to do.
His fingers rose to the scar on his forehead. He massaged the ridge of skin that marked the near-fatal head injury. He hated being blind and scarred. Sometimes he even forgot he was the lucky one. He'd escaped the twisted wreck of the Army Mastiff alive after it ran over an IED. Three of the men under his command had died there.



About the Author

NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Helen Scott Taylor lives in South West England near Plymouth in Devon between the windswept expanse of Dartmoor and the rocky Atlantic coast. As well as her wonderful, long-suffering husband, she shares her home with a Westie who digs up the garden searching for voles, and an elderly cat who adores treats.


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