Return to Emerald City

Return to Emerald City

by Allyson Lindt & Sofia Grey

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BLURB:

Return to Emerald City

A Collection of Sci-fi Romance Novellas Inspired by The Wizard of Oz

Dorothy’s Red Shoes

There’s no place like home… Dorothy is already feeling homesick for Emerald City, and wonders if taking a job halfway around the world was a mistake. When her love life crumbles–again–will she run for home?

His Replay Girl

If he only had the nerve… Ten years ago, Quinn made the best choice of his life, and the biggest mistake. It’s true, his band, Lionheart, is one of the biggest in the world, but how much does it mean if he can’t tell the woman he loves how he feels?

His Reboot Girl

If only he had a brain… Scott woke up with his head spinning and not much else going on up there. Now he’s a suspect in a terrorist plot, and on the run. One woman insists she's the key to his past and his freedom. Too bad he doesn't remember her.

His Rewind Girl

If he only had a heart.... Cam is as much machine as man. There are days he loathes the CyGes implants that saved his life but couldn't do the same for his family. They replaced his limbs, but now he needs someone to mend his heart.

EXCERPT:

The last decade of Camden’s life flashed before his eyes, one year at a time. Ten years of grief and lies.

“I’m sorry sir; we couldn’t save her. Her daughter either.”

He slammed back a shot of vodka, and poured himself another.

“CyGes deeply regrets your loss. While we know nothing can bring back your family, we hope the implants will make your life better.”

The implants made it hard to get drunk, and that was about all they’d done. At least the bartender had left the bottle. Camden knocked back another swallow and refilled the glass.

“Your body is accepting most of the implants well, but more of your organic tissue is deteriorating.”

He gave up on the glass, and downed the booze straight from the bottle. At first, it had just been his legs and one arm. Then his spine. And several of his organs. Until he was more machine than man. Not that most people could tell.

And he was supposed to be grateful for it—this second chance at life. This empty existence, made possible by the very company that had killed his sister and niece a decade ago. Three-hundred and sixty-four days a year, he let it roll off him. But he always took the anniversary of the accident to mourn, dwell on what could have been, and honor their memory. And this year he had even more of a reason to do so.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

About Sofia Grey:

Romance author Sofia Grey spends her days managing projects in the corporate world and her nights hanging out with wolf shifters and alpha males. She devours pretty much anything in the fiction line, but she prefers her romances to be hot, and her heroes to have hidden depths. When writing, she enjoys peeling back the layers to expose her characters’ flaws and always makes them work hard for their happy endings.

About Allyson Lindt:

Allyson Lindt is a full-time geek and a fuller-time contemporary romance author. She prefers that her geeky heroes come with the alpha expansion pack and adores a heroine who can hold her own in a boardroom. She loves a sexy happily-ever-after and helping deserving cubicle dwellers find their futures together.

Find Sofia Grey Online:

www.SofiaGrey.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6906923.Sofia_Grey

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Find Allyson Lindt Online

Website: http://allysonlindt.com

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Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7024176.Allyson_Lindt

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/allysonlindt

Catch Sofia & Allyson blogging at www.GeminiGirls.com

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Living Separate Lives

If you came for Beyond the Book scroll on down, but why not enjoy this post first? I really like the sound of it, and Paulette would love to get acquainted with you.

Title: Living Separate Lives

Four Friends, One Secret and The Weekend That Changed Their Destiny

Author: Paulette Harper

Publisher: Thy Word Publishing

Genre: Christian Fiction, Novella

Hosted By: Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tour www.wnlbooktours.com

ISBN-13:  978-0-9899691-0-9

Releasing: Nov 5, 2013 e-book and paperback

 

About The Book

Candace Walker, Kaylan Smith, Jordan Tate, and Tiffany Thomas have their share of sorrows, but neither of them realizes how deep the sorrow goes.  What happens when they agree to meet for a weekend of relaxation in beautiful Napa County? Which one will leave the same or worse?

For Candace Walker, life has left her battered and bruised.  Kaylan Smith has struggled with prejudice from her in-laws. After fifteen years of marriage, bitterness is trying to raise its ugly head for Jordan Tate, whose husband wants to call it quits. And for Tiffany Thomas, dealing with rejection has never been one of her greatest feats.

Although they have been friends for years, they thought they knew each other well. But will a secret destroy their relationship and bring the sisterhood to a complete halt? Will they be able to forgive and allow God to mend that which might be torn?

 

 

 

About The Author

Paulette Harper is an award-winning and best-selling author. She is the owner of Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours and is passionate about helping authors succeed in publishing and marketing their books. Paulette has been writing and publishing books since 2008.  Paulette is the author of That Was Then, This is Now, Completely Whole and The Sanctuary. Her articles have appeared on-line and in print.

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Email: pharperjohnson@gmail.com

  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18524878-living-separate-lives

Trailer:http://youtu.be/Y2YWSYkfxAM

 

Excerpt

“Stop preaching to me. I don’t want to hear it anymore. I’ve had enough of your self-righteousness.” The words continued to cut Jordan’s heart; words that she never heard before coming from the mouth of her husband, Eric. “You knew how I was before we got married.”  His tone deepened with every word.

                Standing in front of the sink, Jordan was frozen and motionless in the middle of the kitchen. She held the dish towel in one hand and a plate in the other. She turned and faced Eric, whose eyes were cold and hard.  The verbal blows kept coming.  Her mouth opened wide, but no words could be formed when he uttered the deadly words, “I want a divorce.”

Hosted by:  WNL Virtual Book Tour: http://wnlbooktours.com

 

 

 

An Interview With Angelina Ross

 

 

Readers, please help me welcome Angelina Ross to the blog.  Angelina, thanks so much for coming.

 



1. Please tell us about your latest release.

Sometimes, returning to your hometown isn’t about confronting your past; it’s about discovering your future… this sums up “The Eyes of Love”

 

Sally had been bullied at High School and in spite of this, she stayed on course. She wanted to become an Attorney. When she left High School she went to college and followed her dream: she became an Attorney. She learned how to clear up her skin, wear makeup, control her frizzy hair and dress to suit her body shape. She turned into the “beautiful swan.” She met and married Richard, who was also an Attorney. After a couple of years of happiness and knowing true love, her husband was killed in a boating accident leaving her with a young son to bring up alone.

 

After five years she realized just how lonely she had become. Then came the invitation to the 15 Year High School Reunion… she thought “Do I want to go back and see those horrible girls?” She also thought about the school hunk who she had had a crush on. Will he be there? Sally checked out on Facebook just what had happened to Colin …

 

Guess what? Sally went to the Reunion thinking she would do it for the young girl in her who had been bullied. But it wasn’t about confronting her past, it was about discovering her future!

2. Sounds intriguing! What have you got coming soon for us to look out for?

I am planning to release soon the first book in my new Romantic Suspense Series. There’s a lot happening in and around the lives of the main characters, Derek and Gabrielle. Derek is a Detective Lieutenant and Gabrielle a newly graduated Pharmacist who inherits her father’s Pharmaceutical Company. So, there are interesting twists and romantic turns in this series, combined with betrayal and counterfeit drugs.

3. What song would you choose for Karaoke?

I’d pretend I was Agnetha from Abba and sing “Waterloo”

 

4. Good choice. Which Star Trek or Star Wars character are you most like?

Deanna Troi who served as the ship’s counselor on USS Enterprise-D. Later in the series Deanna takes an examination and is promoted to Commander, but continues on as the chip’s counselor. She marries William Riker, hence her name change to Deanna Troi-Riker.

I can see a lot of myself in her and I’m also a counselor.

 

5. Who would you most like to be stranded with on a desert island with?  Least?  Why?

Wayne Dyer … he is a self-help author and motivational speaker. I could learn a lot from him about being an author and his motivational words would help keep me positive .

Harrison Ford … hopefully he learned survival skills from starring in Indiana Jones

Jude Blereau who is a natural food chef. He would know which plants are edible and how to cook them so they taste great! And so I don’t need to cook.

 

I would least like to be with anyone who couldn’t stop talking about themselves and how unhappy they are about the situation.

 

I hear you. Readers, it's time for a blurb and excerpt.

 

 

BLURB:  

 

After a tragic loss five years ago, Sally Overby becomes an Attorney in Atlanta. She convinces herself that all she'll ever need again is her young son, David, and her life as an attorney. Until one day, Colin Dean barges back into her life and promptly blows her safe world apart, driving her crazy as only a guy she'd had a "school girl crush" on can.

 

Sally is wary to love deeply. Only, with every loving look Colin gives her plus every sweet kiss, as the attraction between them sparks, she can’t help but wonder if she’s met the one she should be with. And although Colin didn’t realize his life was going to change so quickly, amazingly, he isn’t the least bit interested in fighting that change. Instead, he’s gearing up for a different fight altogether. The one for Sally’s heart.

 

Will Colin be able to convince her that's it safe to love him... and that forever isn't really out of reach?

 

The Eyes of Love is a novella… so you can enjoy it in just one day!

 

A hush fell over the room for a moment as Stephanie appeared with Jazz trailing behind her. She was wearing a skin tight black dress with stiletto heels which was typical Stephanie fashion. She wanted nothing more than to be the center of attention like she always had been.

 

Without missing a beat, Stephanie walked straight over to Colin. Sally was shocked.

 

"Hello, Colin..." she purred as she ignored Sally completely. "You look sexy tonight, as always." She smiled seductively as Colin looked away. "Who's your friend?"

 

"None of your business, Steph. Leave me alone."

 

"Oohhh.... Did I touch a nerve, sweetie?" she asked as she reached out to touch his chest.

 

"Don't touch me, Stephanie. I'm warning you. Why don't you go back to Jazz?"

 

"Oh. Jazz. Boring..." she sang. "We're not together anymore, just so you know..." she whispered in a husky voice. Colin held onto Sally's hand for dear life. She had to do something.

 

"Stephanie, don't you remember me?" she asked grinning from ear to ear as she slid into Colin's side. He put his arm around her and stared down in shock at what she was about to say.

 

"I don't know you," Stephanie said looking her up and down.

 

"Wow. Age is really doing a number on your brain," Sally said.

 

"Who are you?" Stephanie snapped. Jazz stood a few feet back obviously trying to hear the conversation.

 

"I'm your worst nightmare," Sally growled as she came almost nose to nose with Stephanie, her attorney public speaking skills getting ready to display themselves. She pulled the name tag from her purse without breaking eye contact and held it up. "You see, I'm the nerd that you and your cronies bullied through high school."

 

 

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

 

Angelina Rose has wanted to write ever since she could hold a pencil. The first daughter of immigrant parents, Angelina had her head buried in books, lost in a world of heroes, heroines and exotic places.

It was a shocking experience that jump-started Angelina's author career.

"I awoke in the ICU... I had been unconscious for several days," Angelina says.

In 2010, Angelina had a long stint in hospital following her involvement in a motor vehicle accident: the longest time off work (as a Registered Nurse), she'd ever had in her life!

It was then she took up pen and paper and started to write again, just as she had done when she was a child. She wrote four short fiction stories for young adults, entered them in several competitions, and managed to win three first prizes!

After happily dipping her toes into writing those short fiction stories for young adults, Angelina has now authored four books in a new "Mill Creek Crossing Romance" series... contemporary romance intended for adults.

The "Starting Over Series" is another contemporary romance series she wrote about a subject she knows well... nurses and their love life. At a recent reunion of her graduating class, she could not help but notice how the same girls would group together and laugh, chat, and even shed some tears over their lives since graduating. Many of the girls had divorced... so Angelina thought "what if a group of the nurses came up with a plan to meet in two years and have a new love story to share?" Then the first story in the series was born.

There is always a story running around in her head. A man with thick dark hair, gray-blue eyes, with an engaging smile and a quick wit... or a girl crying over a broken relationship. She finds herself talking to these characters during her day: when she's doing dishes, or bathing babies at the hospital. These characters crop up on days at the beach or on walks through the neighborhood. This is how the stories start to grow.

Angelina's mother was an author, so Angelina grew up with a love of words and stories. If she wasn't writing a short story about something that took her fancy, her head was buried in books... reading, reading, reading, as her brother constantly told her...

When she's not spending time with her goodlooking man, or quality time with her laptop, she's working at the hospital, hanging out with her family and friends, or walking her two dogs around the neighborhood. Angelina spends as much time as she can traveling, then coming home and including some of those adventures in her stories.

Angelina really loves to hear from her readers and she invites you to connect with her on Facebook as she interacts daily with her readers there!

 

Buy Link:  http://www.amazon.com/The-Eyes-of-Love-ebook/dp/B00CRM1Q4I

 

 

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/angelinaroseromanceauthor

 

 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RoseRomanceBook

 

 

Website:  http://AngelinaRoseRomance.com

 

Goodreads:   http://www.goodreads.com/angelinaroseromance

 

Angelina is giving away a $50 gift certificate from either Amazon or B&N.  To enter the contest, go to http://bit.ly/15AMVSM  You can find her schedule at http://bit.ly/185Qhee