 Join us for the second author in the Love in Bloom tour. Liz Isaacson shares more about her book, Wedding for the Widower. Scroll below to visit I Am A Reader to enter for your chance to win a great $25.00 giveaway!   A widower with a son, a widow with breast cancer, and their path toward true love… Former rodeo champion and cowboy Walker Thompson trains horses at Brush Creek Horse Ranch, where he lives a simple life in his cabin with his ten-year-old son, Michael. A widower of six years, he’s just trying to provide a life for Michael that his late wife would’ve approved of. He’s worked with Tess Wagner, a widow who came to Brush Creek to escape the turmoil of her life to give her seven-year-old son, Graham, a slower pace of life. Together, they run a cotton candy stand at the town’s Heritage Festival every fall, donating the money they raise to the National Widows & Widowers Foundation to help those who’ve suffered the way they have. Walker’s boss and best friend, ranch owner Landon Edmunds, has encouraged him to start dating, and Walker looks no further than Tess. She’s interested in him too, but neither of them wants to inflict more sorrow and suffering on the other than they’ve already endured. So when Tess confesses that her breast cancer has flared up again, Walker backs off. Way off. In the end, he’ll have to decide if he’d rather spend even a short time with Tess and Graham than not have them in his life at all. Tess wants to feel God’s love and power, but she’ll have to discover and accept God’s will in order to find her happy ending.   Visit I Am A Reader and enter for your chance
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 Learn more about Melinda Curtis and her book, Support Your Local Sheriff. You can also enter to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card or Paypal cash.   Will he pass the daddy test? With his job in jeopardy, it couldn’t be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry’s recent past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team leader Julie Smith. The fellow cop—and sister of his ex-fiancée—wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn’t know he had. He may not be natural daddy material, but he quickly takes a shine to little Duke. And then there are the feelings Nate’s been hiding for years. Only now Julie’s running for sheriff of Harmony Valley—against him. Time to retreat? Not if he wants a future with the woman he loves.   Visit I Am A Reader and enter for your chance to win a $25.00 giveaway!
 I've updated the list of events for February. Be sure to check them out. If you're looking for a fun Valentine's Day Facebook party to attend, you've got several choices (or best of all, stop by all of them!). If I come across any more, I'll be sure to add them as well.
 Anyone remember the 70's Dating Game? That what we will be playing on Wednesday, October 18th using the heroes of the Fall Into Romance box set. Get ready to choose your next book boyfriend from Shanna Hatfield's Blayne Grundy, Raine English's Julian Barrett, Liwen Ho's Chase Lockheart, J.J. DiBenedetto's Lucas Chase, Melanie Snitker's Brent Todd, Jess Elliott's Mike Elders, Author Kit Morgan's Andy Cotton, Stacy Claflin's Shane Rockford, Tamie Dearen's Adam Walker, and Franky A. Brown's Josh Chadwick. Who will you choose in the dating game? 5-5:30: J.J. and Stacy 5:30-6: Tamie and Raine 6-6:30: Liwen and Jessica 6:30-7: Melanie and Shanna 7:-7:30: Franky and Kit Be sure to stop by for fun and giveaways! I would like to extend my thank you to Millie Swank and A Taste for Romance Book Club for hosting this fun event!
 It's finally here! Fall Into Romance is now available. Pick up 10 novellas, complete with a happily-ever-after for the humans and their furry companions, for only $0.99! Surround yourself in the romance of the autumn season with 10 heartwarming, sweet novellas from USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors. Each story takes you inside the heart of a small town-its people-and features adorable animal friends in need of a forever home.  Finding Forever in Romance by Melanie D. Snitker Brent's hands are so full he doesn't realize his heart is empty. But how can he convince Nicole to trust him and give them all a chance at the forever family they deserve? Lost in Romance by Stacy Claflin Work is Alisyn’s life. Everything is perfect until the day her boss’s son comes to town and takes her breath away. Will she risk it all for love? At Second Glance by Raine English Can an ornery French bulldog help a mismatched couple find love? Blown Into Romance by Shanna Hatfield Free spirit Brooke Roberts blows into Romance like an autumn storm, unprepared to fall for the handsome rancher who gives her a reason to stay. Wired for Romance by Franky A. Brown Electrician Josh Chadwick can rewire his new client’s house, but he can’t do a thing about the electricity sparking between them. Restoring Romance by Tamie Dearen She’s a big city chef who likes cats. He’s a small town mayor who restores antiques. But even with feline allergies at play, true love is nothing to sneeze at. Finding Dori by J.J. DiBenedetto She’s a loud, pushy New Yorker who drives him crazy. He almost ran her over with his truck. Of course they’re perfect for each other… Katie’s Chance for Romance by Jessica L. Elliott Five years ago she pushed him out of her life, but she couldn't force him from her heart. Chasing Romance by Liwen Y. Ho When pop sensation Chase Lockhart wants more than a room at Izzy Sutton’s Bed and Breakfast, she must decide whether it’s worth opening up her heart to him, especially when he’s eleven years her junior. Lessons in Romance by Kit Morgan A rooster, a tortoise and love, oh my! Now if the humans could just figure out the love part, they might all live happily ever after. Join Us for the Release Party!  Join the authors on October 5th from 2:30 until 6:15 p.m. EDT
for prizes, games, giveaways, and much more! Party Schedule (Eastern Time): 2:30-2:50 p.m. - J.J. DiBenedetto - Author 2:50-3:10 p.m. - Susan Hatler 3:10-3:30 p.m. - Author Kit Morgan 3:30-3:50 p.m. - Raine English 3:50-4:10 p.m. - Shanna Hatfield 4:10-4:30 p.m. - Liwen Ho 4:30-4:50 p.m. - Stacy Claflin 4:50-5:10 p.m. - Author Franky A. Brown 5:10-5:30 p.m. - Jessica L. Elliott 5:30-5:50 p.m. - Tamie Dearen 5:50- 6:10 p.m. - Melanie D. Snitker, Author  Whether you ride the range or stalk the seas, we all have our little quirks. But there’s one really important thing I bet we all have in common: WE LOVE BOOKS! And you know what? Winning prizes rocks, too. Welcome to LitRing’s Pirates Vs. Cowboys Giveaway! We’ve assembled a team of 50 authors brave enough to take a stance on such a divisive issue: Pirates or Cowboys? What’s more, by picking sides and entering our giveaway, you could win prizes for yourself AND a pretty awesome promo pack for your favorite author too! What's Better Than a Sweet Texas Romance?  When it comes to choosing between Pirates and Cowboys, it was no contest: Cowboys all the way! Of course, I may be a little biased. I live in the great state of Texas, and I'm married to my own handsome cowboy, so there was no way pirates were going to win here. lol
Do you enjoy reading heart-warming romance novels? How about one that takes place on a Longhorn ranch in Texas? Then Finding Joy might be the book for you! Sometimes, what looks like a dead end, is really a new beginning. A horrific accident changed everything for Parker Wilson. The beautiful new employee his mom hires is the last thing he needs and he'll do whatever it takes to make the girl quit and regain the peace and quiet he prefers. Nothing short of desperation would force Chelsea Blake to work on a local cattle ranch. She may not be cut out for ranch life, but her determination to succeed is stronger than her handsome employer’s efforts at forcing her to leave. Unprepared to discover all they have in common, if they set aside their initial dislike, they might find joy beyond measure.  Faith, Hope & Love is a special interest chapter of Romance Writers of America. They provide support to authors (and aspiring authors) who write Christian fiction. Every month, they host a Facebook party where readers can chat with several authors.
This month, I'm excited to be one of those authors. I'll be joined by Theresa Lynn Hall and Anne Greene. I hope you'll come by and chat with us. You might even win one of our giveaways!  We’ve assembled a team of 80 authors brave enough to take a stance on a divisive issue: Dragons or Unicorns? Choose a side, enter our giveaway, and you could win an awesome prize for yourself. Your favorite author has a chance to win a promotional pack as well. Doesn't that sound like fun? What are you waiting for? Bonus Giveaway  As you can see, I'm Team Dragon all the way. Not that Unicorns aren't cute and all, but come one. Dragons. DRAGONS! lol To celebrate, like my Facebook page and then comment on my pinned dragon post. I will randomly choose one winner once the main giveaway as ended. The winner will have his or her choice of one (1) of the following prizes: $5.00 Amazon gift card $5.00 Starbucks gift card Any 2 of my books (digital) A little FlipZees Dragon/Unicorn toy * The FlipZees toy is only available to ship within the USA. If you win and are outside of the USA, one of the other prizes must be chosen. * May the best creature win!  Check out this adorable FlipZees toy. It can transform from a dragon to a unicorn and back. lol This is one of the prizes you can choose from in the bonus giveaway!
 Every year, Melissa McClone puts together Mother's Day tote bags to send to the Fisher House, a wonderful organization that is dedicated to helping military families. This year, I was blessed with the opportunity to sponsor one of those tote bags. It was fun watching Melissa's Facebook page as she gathered donated books, swag, treats, and more, filling the Thirty-One thermal tote bags to the brim. Check out the photo below (courtesy of Melissa McClone) to see the contents of the bag I sponsored. How fun! I pray the bag was a blessing to someone this Mother's Day.  This year, four additional Thirty-One thermal totes are being given away! For your chance to win one of those totes, head over to Melissa's blog.
 I would like to invite you to attend the 3rd Annual Petticoat Ball! Celebrate Shanna Hatfield's Pendleton Petticoats series and be there for the cover reveal of the next book. There will be guest authors, games, prizes, giveaways, and a lot of fun! Where: On Facebook When: April 6, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST I've read almost all of Shanna's books, and this series is my absolute favorite! If you haven't read it yet, you should pick up Aundy, the first book in the series. Trust me, you'll be hooked!  
Welcome to the "Kiss or Miss" Scavenger Hunt
Journey through all eight stops, following the order in the schedule. Each stop will include two or three clue words in red. Collect them all and enter to win our grand prize at the final stop on February 17th on Crystal's site.
Along each stop, you’ll get to meet an awesome author friend, read a super fun excerpt from one of their favorite kiss-or-miss scenes, and enter some sweet giveaways. ...  Are you ready to join a fun group of contemporary inspirational romance authors for conversation, giveaways, and free books? You won't want to miss the Fall In Love Facebook Party on Monday, October 10, 2016. Schedule Crystal Walton 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Melanie Snitker 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Jessica R. Patch 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. Nicole Deese 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Melissa Tagg 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. Tammy L. Gray 9:00 - 9:30 p.m. Susan May Warren 9:30 - 10:00 p.m. All times are EST I'm personally giving away two books, an audio book,
and a $5.00 Amazon gift card as well. So be sure to stop by Monday, October 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. EST We're looking forward to chatting with all of you!  I attended my first author event last week at our local library. They hosted the Abilene Author Showcase and, as a local author, invited me to attend. It was an honor to be one of the twenty authors included.
Now, I'm not normally a very outgoing person. In fact, I'd consider myself an introvert. So getting out there and speaking in front of a room full of people was way outside my comfort zone. I joked with my husband and told him that it was too bad I didn't write science fiction. I could dress up in a costume that went with my books and no one would have to see my face. LOL But I survived and I have a feeling this first public appearance will probably make the next one that much easier. It was fun getting to visit with other local authors. I even had a wonderful fan come by, which was a highlight of the evening. It was a great experience and I'm so glad I was able to be a part of it! |
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