Award-winning novel Beneath the Surface available now! #RomSus #kindle

It's baaa-aack! My award-winning debut novel Beneath the Surface has a new cover and updated material. To celebrate, I'm offering it for only 99¢ for a limited time.

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What reviewers and readers are saying about Beneath the Surface:
Fields' writing is muy caliente — each page generates enough heat to melt candles. Lush details, an invigorating mystery and richly etched characters make this a keeper. It simply glows with the delicious intrigue Fields unravels. Readers will fall in love. 4-1/2 Stars Top Pick!
~ RT Book Reviews

I absolutely enjoyed this story! It kept me engaged and guessing, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!~Grace, Sweet Spot Book Blog

BENEATH THE SURFACE is a gripping, emotional tale. Full of twists and turns, page turning suspense and heart breaking drama.
~ Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

 

Joya Fields is a new author to me, and I can say after reading this story that I will be on the look out for other works by her. This was a great mystery/suspense story and a great happily ever after. Pick up a copy today of BENEATH THE SURFACE; you will not regret it.
~ The Romance Reviews

 

BENEATH THE SURFACE

 

Brooke Richards survived the earthquake that took her parents and most of her leg, but she needs time to regroup. A trip to Florida to visit her best friend Linda seems ideal. But the trip turns traumatic when Brooke witnesses Linda’s boat disintegrating in a fiery explosion.

 

Police officer Garrett Ciavello believes the blast was intentionally set. When Brooke offers her expertise in underwater archeology, Garrett accepts her help with the investigation. But since his fiancée’s death years ago, Garrett has become overprotective, and as they are drawn to each other, Garrett realizes he will risk anything to keep Brooke safe.

 

Brooke is fiercely independent. Garrett is fiercely protective. Will they heal each other’s wound and find a killer…before it’s too late?

 

Thanks very much for reading! Be sure to grab your 99¢ introductory-priced copy today.
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Romance and...Ghosts? SIDELINED AFTERLIFE is now available! #NewRelease #PNR

I'm sooooooo excited to announce that SIDELINED AFTERLIFE is now available! To help celebrate, I'm offering a Rafflecopter contest with some really cool prizes. Be sure to scroll down for a chance to win!

About Sidelined Afterlife
     Psychic and medium Veronica Matthews hates being able to communicate with the dead and the nearly departed.  What good is it if she can’t lead the police to the victims of violent crimes before they die? But when her neighbor comes to her for help, she’s torn—until she understands that the ghost haunting him is more dangerous than any she’s encountered….

After losing his wife in a tragic accident, ER doctor Hunter Anderson’s only solace is his work and a ghost is jeopardizing that. Turning to his neighbor seems like his only choice, but spending time with the passionate woman, and her sassy attitude, might do more than save his life…

 

She can’t risk her heart. He’s afraid to love and lose again. Can a ghost help these two souls to live again?

Excerpt:

   “I am an idiot. The biggest idiot ever. If you want me to pierce something for you, to prove I’m an idiot, I have some sterilized instruments upstairs in my apartment.”

   Her tongue poked against her cheek, signaling a laugh that wanted to erupt. Suddenly, he really wanted to be the one who could make her laugh. “Maybe I could do your lower lip?”

   Her short laugh erupted. A sweet, melodic sound that filled the small apartment.

   His gaze stayed on that full mouth and he lifted his fingers closer, compelled to touch her.      She stared at him with wide eyes as he traced the corner of her mouth lightly with his finger.

   “I’m a liar. I could never tarnish something as beautiful as this.”

Christ. What a line. Where had those words come from? But he meant it.

   Her breath was hot against his finger as he traced the line of her lower lip. Her gaze held his. His stomach growled again, breaking the spell, and she blinked and leaned against the sofa.

   “You know what? We never had dessert,” she said.

He had room for dessert. But not the food kind. He swallowed to quell his appetite for her. “Uh…how about I make an ice cream run? Then we’ll get to work.” Enough of this temptation. He needed to get away from her, from this pull she had on his body and emotions.

Sidelined Afterlife is now available:

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Hallowread! Ghosts and other haunted stuff in Ellicott City, MD #PNR #paranormal

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Love ghosts? Zombie? Vampires? Everything paranormal? Me too!
This year will be the first year ever for Hallowread in Ellicott City, MD. This small town is well-known for being a very haunted (and fun) place, so what better spot to hold a 3-day reader event. It all takes place Friday, October 25th-Sunday, October 27th. It's a book convention for authors and fans of all sorts of paranormal books.

Events include a ghost tour, steampunk tea, author panels, a horror movie, a live performance of Dracula, and an author signing. A convenient shuttle will escort you to all the awesome places.

I'll be on two author panels, and giving away swag for my upcoming ghostly release, SIDELINED AFTERLIFE. Yep, that's right. The book isn't even out yet, and we haven't even done an official cover reveal, so participants at Halloread will be among the first to check out Hunter and Veronica, the hero and heroine of the third book in the HAUNTINGS AT INNER HARBOR trilogy.

I'll be at the event all day Saturday, October 26th, and hope to see you at the following sessions:
- 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Experiencing the Paranormal: Panel with Joya Fields, Laura Kaye, Jolea Harrison, Cat Miller, P.J. Schnyder, Vonnie Winslow Christ and Jordan K. Rose. Location: The Trolley Stop (a.k.a. the Bloody Bucket)
- 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Gods, Monsters and Extraterrestrials: Panel with Shea McLeod, Hildie McQueen, Joya Fields, Stephanie Julian, and Jolea Harrison. Location: Cacao Lane
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Book signing  at the sanctuary of Emory United Methodist Church  3799 Church Road, Ellicott City.

A sneak peek out some of the cool stuff I'll be giving away:

For ticket information, please visit the Hallowread website Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you there this weekend!

All Entangled Eve Halloween H O P #prizes #EntangledPublishing

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   Happy Halloween! It's the time of year for tricks, treats...and PRIZES! Scroll down for your chance to enter.
My Entangled Ignite book REUNITED IN DANGER takes place this time of year...fall in Baltimore.
   Check out this excerpt featuring the reunited lovers, Keely and Logan.

   Wishing she didn’t look so good in a pair of worn jeans and an old red University of Maryland sweatshirt, he slammed the door and set the lock.

   “Keely.” He stood by the door, afraid to trust himself around her. He had to keep her at a distance. As teens, he’d been too wild for her, as adults, he couldn’t give her what she wanted.

   Anger grew in his gut. What if she’d been attacked in his own neighborhood, on her way to see him, and he’d been inside watching a movie? He faced her, using his best cop tone. “Do you know how many muggings there were on the next block last month?” He could have bought a house in a safer neighborhood, but he liked the fact everyone knew he was a cop. His presence kept crime down on this block. But he’d never expected women to come over at odd hours in the night.

   She didn’t even have the grace to look chastened as she took a swig of beer and shrugged. “So, I see you still like Louis L’Amour movies.” She smiled and pointed at the television screen with her beer bottle.

   He forced himself to take a slow, calming breath, counting to ten.

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   “Logan?” A furrow formed between her brows and she stood. Her long brown hair, damp from the rain, clung to the sides of her face. A loose tendril fell across her cheek.

He wanted to step forward, brush it aside, grab her face in both hands, and kiss the hell out of her.

   “Why didn’t you return my calls when I reached out to you a few years ago?”

   So that was why she was here. To finish the conversation they’d started earlier, before the street outside her dad’s house had erupted in chaos.

   She set her bottle on the table and took a step closer to him.

   His gaze dropped to follow her pink-painted fingertips as she reached for the hem of her sweatshirt. Surprise shot through him as she yanked it over her head, tossing it to the sofa. She wore a thin beige halter and no bra. He stared at the pert outline of her nipples, and his mouth went dry. Oh, holy shit.

   With every ounce of willpower he possessed, he forced his eyes higher and stared back at her. But focusing on her eyes didn’t do him much good. Her blue eyes sparkled in the dim lamp light, sending him signals he knew only too well.

   She hadn’t come over solely to get the answers to her questions. She’d come here to seduce him. And God help him, he didn’t know if he had the strength to resist.

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Night Owl Reviews Halloween Scavenger Hunt #prizes #romance

Get ready, get set, go!

Have a blast finding your favorite authors and winning all sorts of awesome prizes like author gift baskets, books, and gift cards at the Night Owl Reviews Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Click the batty Halloween icon on the left to check out all of the cool authors and prizes.


But first...remember to scroll down to get the answer to MY scavenger hunt question. Where did Betty used to live? Find the answer below and fill in the blank on your entry form at Night Owl Reviews. Thanks for stopping by!

   After losing her father and brother in the line of duty, Missy Prescott vows never to get involved with anyone who has a dangerous job. Blessed with a golden voice, she takes a job as a disc jockey with her own late-night lovelorn dedication show on a popular radio station in Baltimore.

   Blake Decker has never had a family. He has come to count on the only family he knows—his brothers on the police force. He’s a one-night-stand kind of guy when it comes to relationships.

   Betty McAllister, the caring woman who used to live in Missy’s apartment, is now a ghost. She refuses to cross over until Blake—whom she viewed as her own son—is happily in love. She thinks Missy is the perfect girl for him.

   Missy and Blake need to keep each other at a distance as they work together to help Betty find a way to cross over. But when danger lurks, will Missy and Blake lose everything?

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Win Joya's Baltimore Fun Pack! eCopy of HEREAFTER, pink flamingo earrings (like the ones worn by the ghost in ALTERED FREQUENCY), and a crab t-shirt (size XL only). - Includes Shipped Items - (USA Shipping Only)
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Mystery Men of Entangled Ignite! #prizes #sexymen

Welcome to the Mystery Men of Entangled Ignite! I'm thrilled and honored to join 7 other Entangled suspense authors in this fun "favorite body part hunt." Authors include Maya Blake , Kay David, Eve Devon, Stephanie Feagan, Elle James, Cathy Perkins, and Naima Simone and you can find out who inspired the hot heroes in the most recent Entangled Ignite books!

 Be sure to scroll down for prize information!

What's your favorite body part on a hero? His dashing smile..six-pack abs...a butt you can bounce a quarter off? For me, it's a chiseled jaw with a sexy five o'clock shadow. So, of course, the famous man who inspired the hero of my latest release often sports dark stubble.

Who is the mystery man who inspired Logan in my recently-released romantic suspense REUNITED IN DANGER?

Here are a few hints:
1. He's really sexy.
2. He's really hot.
3. He has often sports a really sexy, really hot five o'clock shadow.
4. He's a judge on a popular reality show and he's very good at picking winners for his team.



Keely Allen’s life goes into a tailspin when her adoptive father is viciously attacked. And the detective who offers to help her? None other than the sexy, love ‘em and leave ‘em man who once broke her heart.

Homicide Detective Logan North carries a haunting secret that has always kept his emotions on lockdown. But when he is forced to work alongside his former lover, the heat is still there between them, burning hotter than ever. Logan is determined to keep the luscious and tempting Keely at a distance…but he made a vow not to leave until all are safe.

On their race to solve the tangled web of crime, drug deals, and human trafficking, dangers abound—both to their lives…and to their hearts.
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Yeah, baby! Check out that five o'clock shadow. Doesn't it make you want to rest your cheek against his? Keely, the heroine in REUNITED IN DANGER, tries to resist this rough-and-rugged man. Well...let's just say Logan and Keely are not very good at resisting each other through this book.

Prize Information!!!
As part of our Facebook Mystery Men of Entangled Ignite event on Thursday 8/8, you get the chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
Not only that, you can win this T-shirt as an additional prize when we reveal the mystery man who inspired Logan in REUNITED IN DANGER (Logan's reveal is at 8:15 on 8/8.)

Join us on Thursday, 8/8 from 7-9 p.m. as we reveal the Mystery Men of Entangled Ignite.

Thanks for stopping by! See you on 8/8 as the mystery men are revealed!

Release Day for #ReunitedInDanger! #romance #suspense #entangledpublishing #prizes

It's here! It's here!! Reunited in Danger, my latest romantic suspense, is available today!

 Here's a peek at my upcoming blog tour, an exclusive excerpt, and a chance to win big prizes. Be sure to scroll down for your chance at a $25 gift card to Amazon/Barnes&Noble AND a Baltimore cookout basket of goodies.

Exclusive Excerpt:

She straightened her shoulders. “Why did you lead me to think I meant something to you and then leave me without even saying goodbye? Do you know how I felt, knowing you’d been arrested for fighting, and then learning you’d left for the Marines as soon as the police released you?”

   You’re wrong for her, Keely’s mother Lillian had told him at the police station the night he’d been arrested. He’d called Ben to pick him up when the charges were dropped, but Lillian had shown up, instead. He’d been a messed up, angry kid, and he’d believed   Lillian when she said Keely deserved better. Which was why Lillian had ordered him to disappear from Keely’s life. And he had.

   He wouldn’t tell Keely now. Why tarnish her memories of her mother? Besides, he’d agreed with Lillian. Probably would have come up with the idea on his own, eventually.   The arrest and Lillian’s pressure had only made it easier.

   “Yeah, just as I thought,” Keely muttered. “You had no good reason. When I reached out with an olive branch three years ago, why didn’t you return any of my calls?”

   “I had to work. Criminals don’t take time off.” He shifted in the chair. Was this what it felt like to be interrogated? He sat ramrod straight, his muscles tense. All he needed was a hot lamp in his face and a good cop and bad cop across from him. On second thought,  Keely seemed to be doing fine in the bad cop role.

   She moved her hands to her hips and took a few steps toward him, then tripped on a discarded book. He shot out of the chair and caught her by the waist as her arms flailed.   Her hair swung forward over her shoulders and her mouth was suddenly close enough to kiss. A few more inches, and he’d be able to taste her sweetness, relive the feel of her lips. He swallowed. She probably had no idea how beautiful she looked. And how he longed to touch her.

   Her wide-eyed gaze searched his, then she blinked. “I can stand on my own.”

   Reluctantly, he let go, returning to the chair to put distance between them again.

   Her eyes shone, but he knew she would never cry in front of him. Guilt had him wondering how many times his actions had sent her to her room to cry alone.

   She ran a hand over her chin. He wanted to cup that chin and brush his lips against hers.   This was why he’d stayed away so long.

   How could he possibly spend time with her and not touch her?

   Maybe it didn’t matter. He’d be leaving soon and the temptation to be with her would be gone. But the memories that haunted him would never leave.

Reunited in Danger buy-links:

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The Blog Tour:
Wednesday, July 10 What Every Betty Said
Thursday, July 11 Seeing Night Reviews
Friday, July 12 Ex-Libris
Monday, July 15 Manga Maniac Cafe
Wednesday, July 17 Romance Bandits
Wednesday, July 17 Fade Into Fantasy
Friday, July 19 Sugar and Spice Reviews
Monday, July 22 Reading Between the Wines
Tuesday, July 23 Forget the Housework I'm Reading
Thursday, July 25 Janna Shay
Friday, July 26 Random Musings of a Curious Mind
Monday, July 29 Picked by Poison
Wednesday, July 31 Storm Goddess Book Reviews and More
Thursday, August 1 Cocktails and Books

And Now...the prize information! Use the Rafflecopter for your chance at a $25 gift card AND a Reunited in Danger Baltimore cookout packet.

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Summer fun, a free book, and a new release! #ReunitedInDanger #romance #summer

The Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore. A great place
to get cooled off in the summer, and the setting for
Reunited in Danger.

Are you an avid reader? If you're like me, maybe you think there's no better time to read than summer! The slower pace, longer days, and sunshine make it the perfect time to crack open a new book or download it to your eReader. Whether you like to read under an air-conditioning vent, on a sandy beach, or by the Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore, is there a spot that's beckoning to you?

I've got lots of really cool stuff going on these next few weeks as we celebrate my newest release--Reunited in Danger. It's a romantic suspense novel, set in Baltimore, near and on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. What is it about the water that makes us breathe deeper, relax our muscles, and smile?  Harborplace in Baltimore is one of my favorite places to visit in the summer because of the harbor.

The bay  is a place where boaters can feel the spray of the cool water and the heat of the sun. It's a place where tourists can board a pontoon, take panoramic pictures of the city and watch the sun set.
Hundreds of rivers and streams drain into the Chesapeake Bay. And that's another fun summer activity--splashing in a river or stream. There's nothing like donning a pair of old shoes and taking a cool walk through a babbling brook on a hot and steamy day. What's your favorite water activity? I'd love to hear about it.

Be sure to use the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win one of five autographed print copies of Beneath the Surface via Goodreads. I hope you'll consider adding Reunited in Danger to your "want to read" pile, too!
As always, thanks for your support!

 



Reunited in Danger releases in ONE WEEK! I'm celebrating by giving away five print copies of my award-winning romantic suspense novel, Beneath the Surface.










Reunited in Danger...

releasing July 8th.

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Altered Frequency (Hauntings at Inner Harbor, Book 2) Release Day!!! #newrelease, #contemporaryromance

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 It's release day! It's release day! Altered Frequency is now available! A disc jokey who needs to stay away from men with dangerous jobs, a cop with trust issues, and an elderly matchmaking ghost who insists the two belong together. Altered Frequency (Hauntings at Inner Harbor, Book 2).

Excerpt:

A shadow moved from the other side of the hallway. Blake froze, and his fingers moved to his weapon. He blinked. Nothing there. He dug in his pocket for his keys and glanced at Missy’s doorway.

Betty—wearing her pink sweat suit and flamingo earrings—stood grinning at him. She winked, raised her hand, and then knocked three times on Missy’s door.

Blake’s mouth opened and then closed. Betty disappeared. He closed his eyes for a half a minute and then opened them when he heard Missy’s door open.

Missy stood in the doorway wearing the same clothes as earlier. A white T-shirt, a pair of jeans, and a simple necklace that hung between her breasts, spiraling the memory of her body to the forefront of his mind. He knew exactly how those curves felt under his hands and he craved the feel of them again.

“Hey. Thanks for stopping by the bookstore today.” Missy pocketed her hands in her jeans, pulling them down just enough for him to get a glimpse of her lower belly. He swallowed in order to concentrate.

“You—you should look out your peephole before you open your door.” There. He’d be the concerned policeman who lived across the hall. But how the hell had Betty…no, it couldn’t have been Betty. What was going on?

Missy frowned. “You feeling all right?”

“Yeah. Of course.”

“’Cause I did look out my peephole and I saw you.” She tilted her head. “I sort of thought it was okay to open up since it was my neighbor, the cop.”

How had he gotten in front of her door? He’d been several feet away when Betty…when…. Oh shit. He really needed that beer now. Time for a change of subject. He’d process the other stuff later.

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Cover Reveal: Altered Frequency #romance #ghosts

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Blake and Missy's book is going to release tomorrow! Altered Frequency (Hauntings at Inner Harbor, Book 2) releases Friday, May 17th. And without further stalling, here is the cover for their story:

 

 

   After losing her father and brother in the line of duty, Missy Prescott vows never to get involved with anyone who has a dangerous job. Blessed with a golden voice, she takes a job as a disc jockey with her own late-night lovelorn dedication show on a popular radio station in Baltimore.

   Blake Decker has never had a family. He has come to count on the only family he knows—his brothers on the police force. He’s a one-night-stand kind of guy when it comes to relationships.

   Betty McAllister, the caring woman who used to live in Missy’s apartment, is now a ghost. She refuses to cross over until Blake—whom she viewed as her own son—is happily in love. She thinks Missy is the perfect girl for him.

   Missy and Blake need to keep each other at a distance as they work together to help Betty find a way to cross over. But when danger lurks, will Missy and Blake lose everything?

 

Available for purchase on Friday, May 17th at Decadent Publishing and Amazon.com

 

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Caution! Researching Ghosts Can Lead To Sleepless Nights. #DecadentJourney #DecadentAuthors

Welcome to a fun celebration of Decadent Publishing!

   My journey with Decadent started with a ghost. Yep! That's right. A beautiful ghost that haunted an apartment where a handsome, yet tortured, hero lived. HEREAFTER (Book 1, Hauntings at Inner Harbor) is the first in a triology about a haunted Baltimore apartment building. The story has a very unusual twist to it, one that has surprised a lot of readers. And boy, do I love surprising readers! :) Researching ghosts and psychic abilities was a lot of fun. I watched almost every episode of "Ghost Hunters," trying to get my details right. I also read lots of ghosts books and blogs. Sometimes this got a little scary. Especially when I stayed up late when the rest of my family was asleep. But I liked getting scared! It helped me understand how someone who saw a ghost might feel.
   The generous folks and my fellow authors at Decadent have been so supportive. And now, I'm thrilled to announce that the second story in the series, ALTERED FREQUENCY (Book 2, Hauntings at Inner Harbor), will be releasing soon. It features a Baltimore DJ and a Baltimore policeman. I visited a local radio station to get a first-hand experience of what a DJ does. Talk about fun!!
   And to continue my journey at Decadent, it's time to finish my final revisions of the third story and get it submitted. My journey continues! Thanks, Decadent.


   When by-the-numbers accountant Rob Morrison, a skeptic of all things paranormal, moves into a new apartment and discovers it is haunted by the corporeal ghost of a beautiful woman, he musthastily reconsider his beliefs and revisit his painful past.

   With no memory of her time on earth, Angie Barsotti doesn’t understand why she’s compelled to visit the same apartment every night as a ghost caught between two worlds. If she’s to have a chance to move on, she needs to find the missing pieces of her life and death through the man who lives there…if only he’d believe in her.

   Together they struggle to find the truth about her death and stumble upon a very pleasurable way to time travel, hopeful they can prevent her death. But someone doesn’t want them to discover the truth. And if she’s human again, will she have any memories of her time as a ghost…and more importantly, will she remember the man who helped her find her way?

Buy Links for Hereafter
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Be sure to check out these Decadent authors who are sharing their Decadent Journey today on the Daily Dose of Decadent Blog . Thanks!!

It's Okay to Lean on Someone Else Once in a While #SnippetSunday

Welcome to another Snippet Sunday! In this excerpt from Hereafter (Book 1, Hauntings at Inner Harbor), Angie discovers it doesn't make her weak to accept help. Sometimes we all need someone to lean on.





 He lifted her chin with a finger. "I promise, I’ll find out what you need to know. I’ll do everything I can to help you."

Angie smiled, surprised that she could when her heart swelled with misery. If she could find out what happened on her own, she would. But she couldn’t. She needed Rob. The expression on his face, the sadness in his eyes told her he wanted to know her story almost as badly as she did.




Hereafter, a contemporary romance with a ghostly twist, is available now:
Decadent Publishing   Amazon   Barnes&Noble

Altered Frequency (Book 2, Hauntings at Inner Harbor) is coming soon!

Hope you'll check out some of the other writers on Snippet Sunday by following #snippetSunday or #snipSun. Thanks for stopping by!



An Unexpected First Kiss! Rites of Spring Blog H O P #prizes

Spring is in the air and so is romance. The Rites of Spring Blog Hop is all about firsts. What's more romantic that kissing someone you love for the first time? At your wedding!
Prizes galore on this Blog hop! Enter win a Kindle Fire, $50 Amazon Gift Card or $10 gift card. Over 75 bloggers and lots of great prizes at each blog. Details below.
First,  how about a fun first-kiss scene from my newest release, Forever's Promise? Hope you enjoy!


   The Justice of the Peace winked. "I pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss your bride."  
   Wait. What?
   Russ’s brows furrowed for a quick second.
   Shit.
   Her eyes widened and her breath caught in her throat. They had to do it. Annabelle and her father would be expecting it.
   Russ leaned forward, grasped the nape of her neck in his hand, and tugged her close. His lips met hers, firm, and yet yielding. Molten liquid spread from her chest to the tips of her toes and her heart beat triple time. He eased his tongue between her lips, deepening the kiss, and her legs weakened. Her mind went blank and her body took over, responding to him, drinking him in.
   The Justice of the Peace cleared his throat and Annabelle whispered, "Yuck."
   That was enough to break the spell. They parted, leaving only inches between them. She gazed into his eyes and saw her own desire reflected back.
   She licked her lips, tasting him.
   No. My body did not just respond to him like that. Friends didn’t affect each other like that when they kissed. Had to be the heat of the moment. Who wouldn’t get caught up in a kiss at a wedding?
Heck, even the guests at weddings usually got caught up in the romance. That was it.
   Breathe, damn it. Breathe.
   She took a deep breath.

Forever's Promise available now:
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Now to the prizes!

1^st Grand Prize

Kindle Fire (international)

2^nd Grand Prize

$50 Amazon gift certificate

 

Prize for Joya's Blog: $10 Amazon Gift Card

 

Ways you can win:
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Party Time! Hereafter Blog Tour #P R I Z E S #Decadent

It's an exciting time for Hereafter! Blog Tour time and that means prizes for readers and fun visits at some spectacular blogs. Don't miss out on the fun! Check out these blog stops on March 19 and 20th for your chance to win!

Tour Schedule Link

Tour Schedule:

March 19th

• Full Moon Bites (Spotlight/Giveaway)
• Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews (Spotlight/Giveaway
  

March 20th

• The Many Muses of MaryLynn (Review/Giveaway)
• Sweet n' Sassi (Review/Giveaway)
• YA Books of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Spotlight/Giveaway)
• Paranormal Romance Fans for Life (Spotlight/Giveaway)
• Coffee & A Book Anytime (Review/Giveaway)
• Review From Here (Spotlight/Giveaway)
• Paranormal Romance and Beyond (Spotlight/Giveaway)

Sexy is...a shirtless, hot drummer. #8Sunday #SnippetSunday

   Welcome to 8Sunday: Where writers share an excerpt from their published or unpublished books.

Don't you just love a man who can bang...a drum. Especially a shirtless, sexy man? Hope you enjoy this scene from my newest release, Forever's Promise. Shelby hears drums and follows the sound to find her husband-in-name-only playing the drums.

  Leaning against the doorframe, Shelby took in Russ’s closed eyes and bare chest as he hit the drums and shook his head along with the beat.

   Damn. Her head stopped pounding, probably because her blood drained to her feet. Her heart raced. His muscular arms rippled as they sped from drum to drum. His neck corded. Sweat glistened on his muscular chest. Is this what he looks like during sex?

   Oh holy shit.

Forever's Promise, a marriage of convenience novella.
Available now at:
Amazon   All Romance Ebooks
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Is Marriage Ever Convenient? Release Day! Forever's Promise #newrelease #romance

Today's the Day! Forever's Promise is available now!

 

 

Caught in the crossfire, and forced to face their possible impending deaths when a disgruntled employee opens fire at their office, co-workers Shelby and Russ make a deal while hiding under a desk: if Russ dies, she’ll take care of his six year-old daughter Annabelle, if Shelby dies, he’ll look after her terminally ill father.

Annabelle needs a mom; Shelby’s dad will die happy if she marries. Once they escape their situation, a marriage of convenience seems like the perfect answer, and they hold a quick wedding, intending a life of separate bedrooms and shared responsibilities, with friendship and companionship, but not love.

As they spend more time together, their bond becomes more than either bargained for. But when misfortune strikes, their newfound love is put to the test.

Available now on Amazon and All Romance Ebooks (coming soon to Barnes & Noble)
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Kissing in the Rain is Sexy #8Sunday #SnippetSunday

   Welcome to 8Sunday: Where writers share an excerpt from their published or unpublished books.
 

   I’m thrilled to announce that my novella Forever’s Promise, a marriage of convenience contemporary romance, will release this Wednesday, February 27^th from Twenty or Less Press.

   In this snippet, Russ and Shelby finally give in to their building passion. And what better way to do it than outside…in the middle of a thunderstorm?

Russ pressed Shelby against the exterior of the house with the rain—the cold rain that couldn’t put out this fire they’d ignited—sheeting down on them. He sucked on the lobe of her ear, shooting bullets of pleasure through her body.

“Oh God, Russ, don’t stop.” Common sense told her to end this before it was too late. To hell with common sense. She slid her hands down his back and inside the waistband of his jeans, needing to touch him.

His breath hitched, and then he trailed a line of kisses down her neck.

          When he shifted away, she immediately missed his heat.

 

 

Forever’s Promise…releasing in just three days!

 

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Valentine's Day Cover Reveal: Forever's Promise

What better day to reveal a new cover than the one devoted to love? I'm thrilled to announce that Forever's Promise, a marriage of convenience novella, will release on February 27th!

Until you can read about all about them, I hope you'll enjoy meeting Shelby and Russ....

   Caught in the crossfire, and forced to face their possible impending deaths when a disgruntled employee opens fire at their office, co-workers Shelby and Russ make a deal while hiding under a desk: if Russ dies, she’ll take care of his six year-old daughter Annabelle, if Shelby dies, he’ll look after her terminally ill father.

   Annabelle needs a mom; Shelby’s dad will die happy if she marries. Once they escape their situation, a marriage of convenience seems like the perfect answer, and they hold a quick wedding, intending a life of separate bedrooms and shared responsibilities, with friendship and companionship, but not love.

   As they spend more time together, their bond becomes more than either bargained for. But when misfortune strikes, their newfound love is put to the test.

 

 

 

 

 

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Forever's Promise...available February 27th.

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To Hell With Science...I'm In Love With A Ghost #sixsunday

Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

 

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In this snippet from my recently-released novel, HEREAFTER, a contemporary romance with a ghostly twist, Rob finally realizes he doesn't care if Angie's a ghost or not...he needs to help her.

 

Her body shook, and Rob hugged her close, stroked her hair. "Okay, you’re okay now." She wasn’t human, and he didn’t care. To hell with science, and reason.

For a moment, they held each other. He cherished the feel of her skin, the scent of her hair, and her womanly curves.

Hereafter is available now:
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