Spotlight – Lip Service

26 Friday Jun 2015

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Gonna end the work week with one that I think will be perfect for those that like their romances a little … quirky 🙂

*****

Lip Service

by Adele Downs

Print Length: 116 pages

Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group

Release Date: April 27, 2015

ASIN: B00WT1EA2W

Genre: Hot contemporary romance

Blurb:

Getting Between Jack…

Orphaned at a young age, Legs Anderson owes her Aunt Ada everything. The stoic old lady raised her, and Ada’s warnings about men—and the Harris boys in particular—have stuck, even after her death. Of course, that could be because Ada stuck around, too.

…And His Legs

Patience is not one of Jack Harris’ virtues, and he’s waited too long to start a life with the woman he’s loved since childhood instead of them just knocking boots. Now Ada is interfering from beyond the grave, haunting the old Victorian house she bequeathed to her niece and reinforcing Legs’s fears of commitment.

But Jack won’t give up. No matter what trouble may follow, the house will be renovated, Ada will learn to let go, Legs will put her money where her mouth is… then Jack’ll put his lips everywhere else.

Available at Boroughs Publishing ARe

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*****

Excerpt:

“Move in with me, dammit. You’re the most stubborn woman I ever knew.”

Legs topped his coffee cup with fresh brew, easy as you please. “No more stubborn than you, since you keep askin’ the same old question. I have my own place.”

Jack frowned and stabbed his egg yolks, making them run. “Then let me live with you.”

“In my aunt’s house?” Legs asked like he was crazy.

“It’s your house now.”

“I’m trying to fix it up. I have to patch and paint. There’s no room for your things.”

“I’ll help you and then you’ll have plenty of space for me. And my stuff.”

Her ponytail shook with her reply. “Ada won’t like it. She’ll think it’s immoral.”

Jack leaned forward. “You talk about her like she’s still with us. She’s been gone over a year, sweetheart.” His voice dropped an octave and his brow creased. “Don’t you think she’d give in after all this time?”

Legs wrinkled her nose. “No. She thinks you’re a wanderer.”

Jack tossed down his fork. “I own a sporting goods store! I go fishing!”

He touched her hand when she got close enough and drew little circles around her wrist bone with a fingertip. The preschool teachers from Let’s Explore stifled sighs at the next table. “It’s time to let go, darlin’.” His expression turned earnest. “She raised you, I know. But I want to be with you now. It’s time to let me in.”

“Not if it means letting her go. I’m sorry, Jack. I just can’t do that to her.”

Jack sighed and returned to his breakfast. “We’ll talk about this again tomorrow.”

*****

Author Info:

Adele Downs writes Contemporary Romance inside the office of her rural Pennsylvania home. She is a former journalist, published in newspapers and magazines in the USA, UK and Caribbean.

Adele is an active member of Romance Writers of America and her local RWA chapter where she serves as past-president. She has written several articles for RWR magazine (Romance Writers Report), and she has presented workshops for writers.

When Adele isn’t working on her current project, she can be found riding in her convertible or reading a book on the nearest beach.

Website: www.adeledowns.wordpress.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authoradeledowns

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Adele_Downs

Tsu: www.tsu.co/Adele_Downs

*****

Giveaway:

2 ecopies of Naturally Yours

2 ecopies of Kissing Her Cowboy

1 linen tea towel with a saying meant especially for readers

$10 Amazon Gift Card

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*****

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Spotlight – Her Immortal Viking

13 Friday Mar 2015

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Ooooh – a modern fairy tale with a sexy Viking … Happy Friday!

*****

Her Immortal Viking

by Adele Downs

Contemporary with Fantasy Elements

PUBLICATION DATE – 2/24/2015

LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 28,000

PUBLISHER – Boroughs Publishing Group

Blurb:

Viking Warrior. Immortal Slave. Freed by Love.

An original contemporary fairy tale inspired by Norse mythology

Penny pleads for divine intervention from overwork and mountainous debt one desperate, lonely night. She sings songs of praise, chants like a yogi, and rubs her belly like Buddha until the crystal charm on her navel shimmers, hoping to draw the attention of someone up there.

From the place between heaven and earth, in the west beyond the seas, an immortal hears Penny’s cries. Once a fearless Viking warrior, Gunnar has been cast into eternal servitude by an angry god and made a Light Elf. While Penny sleeps, he comes to earth from Alfheim for a single night to complete her tasks. When she awakens and confronts him, the handsome immortal kisses her, sparking a night of forbidden passion. By dawn, the couple has fallen in love.

Dark forces target Penny, seeking revenge for Gunnar’s earthly misdeeds. To protect his mortal lover, Gunnar takes up his sword to defend her. Though his strength and courage are unmatched, it might be the power of Gunnar and Penny’s love that saves them both.

AMAZON KINDLE US – http://www.amazon.com/Her-Immortal-Viking-Adele-Downs-ebook/dp/B00TY21LBM/

*****

Excerpt:

He smoothed her hair and rubbed a thick tendril between his thumb and forefinger. “I am Gunnar.” He pronounced the name Goo-nar.

An emblem of the sun, surrounded by a circle, had been branded on the back of his powerful hand. Penny touched the scar while he held a length of her hair, recognizing Freyr’s sacred insignia from her textbooks. “The pain must have been excruciating.” Without thinking, she lifted the old wound to her mouth and laid kisses along its perimeter before pressing a kiss to the icon inside.

Tremors vibrated across her lips when they touched the ancient symbol and her body tingled with the contact. The brand grew warm and then hot against her mouth, though it did not burn. She ran her tongue over the thick scars to erase the heat, and then licked the center, finishing with a tiny swirl.

Gunnar’s gasp of surprise was the last thing she expected when she lifted her head. He released her hair and drew away.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know what got into me. Have I offended you?” She’d always been popular with men, and comfortable around them, but her behavior with Gunnar was bold, even for her. She sat up. “Am I under some kind of spell?”

Gunnar shook his head. “I used my powers to heal you, but your free will remains intact.”

She searched his face for clues about what to do next, because desire shone behind the wary expression in his eyes. Something else shone there, too. Gratitude. Penny waited for Gunnar’s reply without letting go of his disfigured hand.

He said, “Kindness isn’t something I’m used to finding. Perhaps you’d be less inclined toward compassion if you knew what I’d done to deserve this brand of servitude.”

She reached out and draped an arm around his neck to bring him closer. Their gazes locked and held. Gunnar’s eyes were like pools of ice blue water that pulled her in and down.

Her breathing slowed while the sound of her heartbeat rushed blood through her ears. “I am Penelope. And if you’re from Alfheim, I know who and what you are. I just don’t understand why you’re here.” How could she deserve his rare, benevolent gifts? She was just an ordinary woman from an ordinary town, barely scraping by.

His warm breath grazed her cheek in shallow rushes, lifting goose bumps across her skin. His wide, firm mouth smelled of sweet ground parsley and fresh-picked mint. “Sometimes we get what we need, simply because we ask. That’s the beauty and power of the unexpected.”

*****

Author Info:

Adele Downs writes best-selling contemporary romance inside the office of her rural Pennsylvania home. She is a former journalist, published in newspapers and magazines inside the USA, UK, and Caribbean.

Adele is an active member of Romance Writers of America and her local RWA chapter where she serves as a past-president. She has written several articles for RWR magazine (Romance Writers Report) and has presented workshops for writers.

When Adele isn’t working on her current project, she can be found riding in her convertible or reading a book on the nearest beach.

Books by Adele Downs on Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Adele-Downs/e/B00G1RRS60

Visit Adele Downs at http://adeledowns.wordpress.com

Like Adele Downs on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/authoradeledowns

Follow Adele Downs on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Adele_Downs

Find Adele Downs on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/httpwwwgoodreadscomAdeleDowns

Join Adele Downs’ Convertible Crew Street Team! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431874030384864/

*****

Giveaway:

$10 Starbucks Gift Card

3 Kindle gift copies NATURALLY YOURS

3 Kindle gift copies KISSING HER COWBOY

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*****

Spotlight – Her Christmas Cowboy

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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We’re continuing with our holiday theme, this time with a sexy cowboy twist!

*****

Her Christmas Cowboy

by Adele Downs

Contemporary Western Romance

LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 11,500 word Lunchbox Romance

PUBLISHER – Boroughs Publishing Group

Blurb:

Tragedy brought them together, but joy met them on the other side.

Daisy Phillips has a choice to make: return to Pennsylvania and the Christmases she once knew, or stay in Texas and find a new way to celebrate the holiday–with the handsome cowboy who brought joy back to her life. The heartwarming sequel to the Amazon-bestselling Lunchbox Romance, Kissing Her Cowboy!

AMAZON KINDLE – http://goo.gl/1m9aQn

SMASHWORDS – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/491117

ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-herchristmascowboy-1666903-149.html

*****

Excerpt:

Clearly, the man had no concept of his effect on her.

When Daisy pulled up to Trey’s house and saw him standing at the base of the steps to greet her in nothing but low slung denims and work boots, she’d found it hard to breathe. Suddenly, Jack Frost and his Pennsylvania winter lost their appeal. Who needed snow when a smokin’ hot cowboy waited for her? Welcomed her? Wanted her?

If she hadn’t come to Houston, she wouldn’t have met the handsome ranch hand who filled her dreams night after night. Trey had become her single compelling reason to work through her personal pain. That and the fact that she’d never give up police work. She’d find a way to succeed, one way or another. It was hard for a cop to be flexible, since theirs was a structured world, but she was trying her best to adapt to her new environment.

Daisy took a bite of her chicken salad while Trey munched his roast beef. They ate in companionable silence while Big Blue grazed beyond. Trey took a swallow of bottled ice tea and then spoke. “Would you like to spend Christmas Eve together, here? Maybe help me trim the tree?”

Daisy’s spirit lifted again with the invitation, though she tried to stay cool. She and her sister Rose had already been invited to Christmas dinner with Trey’s family, and she’d promised to bring homemade pumpkin pie and oven fresh bread. Rose was making apple pie and a side dish.

Daisy hadn’t expected to spend Christmas Eve with Trey too, but she was glad he asked. “Sure. I’d like that.” The heaviness around her heart broke free and her mood lifted. She imagined the two of them in an embrace, making love beneath the twinkling lights of Trey’s Christmas tree, and realized she was…happy.

It had been so long since she’d known the feeling it took seconds to realize what had come over her. She smiled and savored the moment. Trey made her happy. Spending Christmas with him was the best gift the season could bring.

There would be no snowfall in Texas. Or winter’s chill. No downhill sledding, hot cocoa, or ice covered boots. There might not be snippets of holly gracing the table, but there would undoubtedly be mistletoe. With that final thought, Daisy leaned over and gave Trey a deep, gotta’ get-back-to-work kiss.

He smiled at her, and just like that… Daisy found her Christmas spirit.

*****

Author Info:

When Adele isn’t working on her current project, she can be found riding in her convertible or reading a book on the nearest beach.

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE – http://www.amazon.com/Adele-Downs/e/B00G1RRS60

WEBSITE / BLOG – http://adeledowns.wordpress.com

FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/authoradeledowns

TWITTER – https://twitter.com/Adele_Downs

PINTEREST – http://www.pinterest.com/adeledowns/

STREET TEAM – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431874030384864/

*****

Giveaway:

Five (5) Amazon Kindle gift copies of KISSING HER COWBOY.

Winners announced at the end of the book tour.

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*****

Book Review – Santa to the Rescue

12 Tuesday Nov 2013

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Firefighter Jamey Tucker knows three things in life to be true: an honorable man doesn’t go back on his word; never hurt a woman; and lasting love isn’t a myth. But with his recent move to a new job at Appleton Fire Station, the long hours don’t offer hope of finding the love he’s looking for.

When Jamey meets beautiful pediatric nurse Heather Longhurst after hearing her sing “Santa Baby” in a supermarket aisle, he offers her a promise he discovers he can’t keep. Heather has been betrayed by men in the past, making it hard for Jamey to gain her trust. Determined to find a way to win her heart, Jamey uses firefighter engine-uity and Heather’s favorite song to prove he’s got Christmas spirit she can believe in all year.

Coming in at under 50 pages, Santa to the Rescue is a bite-sized holiday treat. I think I would have liked about 5 more pages to get a good feel for Heather’s history with men, just to make her distrust a little more understandable. Overall, though, I was super thrilled with this novella. Jamey is sweet and hunky and everything you would want in your hero. Heather is just as sweet and caring and makes the perfect match for him. Downs does a great job of packing a full-fledged romance into such a tiny package, giving readers an uplifting story that will quickly get them into the holiday spirit.

If you are looking for a quick read that will warm your heart, remind you of the bubbly feelings when first falling in love and get you into the giving mindset, Santa to the Rescue is the perfect kickoff to the season of celebration.

New Entangled Publishing Flirt Titles

11 Monday Nov 2013

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Adele Downs, L.S. Murphy, Neighbors, On His List, Santa to the Rescue, Wendy sparrow

Check out these great titles from Entangled Publishing’s Flirt line. They’ve also got a great giveaway, including a Nook, a $50 Amazon/B&N gift card, and a $25 Ghirardelli gift card. Check it out here! And make sure you come back through out the week because I’ll have reviews of each of these new books.

*****

Santa to the Rescue by Adele Downs

Synopsis:

When Jamey meets beautiful pediatric nurse Heather Longhurst after hearing her sing Santa Baby in a supermarket aisle, he offers her a promise he discovers he can’t keep. Heather has been betrayed by men in the past, making it hard for Jamey to gain her trust. Determined to find a way to win her heart, Jamey uses firefighter engine-uity and Heather’s favorite song to prove he’s got Christmas spirit she can believe in all year.

Buy Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693083-santa-to-the-rescue?from_search=true

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Santa-Rescue-Entangled-Flirts-Adele-ebook/dp/B00G1IM260/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1382300728&sr=1-1&keywords=adele+downs

Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/santa-to-the-rescue-adele-downs/1117194515?ean=9781622663811

Author Information:

Email: Adele.Downs@msn.com

Blog: http://adeledowns.wordpress.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Adele_Downs

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoradeledowns

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19160349-adele-downs

*****

Neighbors by L.S. Murphy

Synopsis:

Rena Woods has a great life. She recently landed the contract to decorate the home of basketball wife, Cecilia Hood, her business is growing, and this contract could make her the elite decorator in St. Louis. Rena’s sacrificed her personal life for her company without a single regret. When Staff Sergeant C.J. Riker moves in across the hall, Rena can’t stand to be around him. He may be on the volcanic side of hot, but his attitude sucks. Riker does whatever he can to get under Rena’s skin.

After a massive blow to her business sends Rena on a self-destructive binge, Riker is there to save her from doing something she might regret. Could there be more to Riker than meets the eye? And will he open up enough to Rena to tell her how he lost his leg or shut out love forever?

Buy Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18593620-neighbors?from_search=true

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Neighbors-Entangled-Flirts-ebook/dp/B00FILC0Y0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381187800&sr=1-1&keywords=neighbors+l.s.+murphy

Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/neighbors-ls-murphy/1117003670?ean=9781622663743&itm=1&usri=9781622663743

Author Information:

Email: LSMurphy524@gmail.com

Website: http://lsmurphy.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LSMurphy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSMurphyAuthor

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5046440.L_S_Murphy

Tumblr: http://lsmurphybooks.tumblr.com/

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/l-s-murphy/12/218/140

*****

On His List by Wendy Sparrow

Synopsis:

“Where can I take you, Mr. Savoy?”

That was how Remy Maison’s day began, not the glamorous world of guarding underwear from her creepy landlord on laundry day, but taking her brother’s place as driver for businessman Owen Savoy. And what was with this guy? Yeah, he’s hot and all, with eyes like melted chocolate and a lean, sexy figure she’d love to explore, but Remy’s never met anyone so rigid.

Owen has a list for everything. He’s planned the entire day down to the smallest detail. All Remy has to do is stick to the list, but she never follows the rules‚ there’s no freaking way. So why is she spending all her time looking in the rearview mirror, hoping she’ll make Owen’s next list?

Buy Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18593623-on-his-list?from_search=true

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/His-List-Entangled-Flirts-ebook/dp/B00FILC23O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381189283&sr=1-1&keywords=On+His+List+Wendy+Sparrow

Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-his-list-wendy-sparrow/1117003671?ean=9781622663736

Author Information:

Email: Wendy@WendySparrow.com

Website: http ://wendysparrow.com/

Blog: http://wendysparrow.com/blog/

Twitter: https://twit ter.com/WendySparrow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendy-Sparrow/471652932872034

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3 346109.Wendy_Sparrow