Beached in Bali

Title: Beached in Bali

Series: Vagabond Series

Author: Erin Brockus

Genre: Sexy Beach Romance/Friends to Lovers/Secret Crush/Forced Proximity (One Bed)

Release Date: August 10, 2023

Best friends on vacation in Bali. A secret crush. One bed.

Could one week change our lives forever?

I'm adrift in a sea of uncertainty, trying to figure out the woman in the mirror. All I ever wanted was a family, but my ex-husband blames me for its absence. After the divorce, I am embarking on an adventure to Bali, seeking who I’m meant to be.

But I'm not alone. My best friend, Cole Foster, insists on joining me. He's so sweet I hardly notice how attractive and athletic he is. Really. We even booked separate rooms. Well, until a resort catastrophe forces us to share a bungalow.

And a bed.

Bali is supposed to clear my chaotic mind, but now my BFF is staring at me like I'm the answer to his wildest dreams. Can we leave our pasts behind and risk our friendship for a shot at love?

Beached in Bali is a sexy romance set against an exotic tropical backdrop, featuring an ugly duckling who doesn't believe he's a swan, and a woman torn between what's safe and what's worth risking.

Dive into a Tropical Romantic Escape!

Erin Brockus writes steamy small town romances that transport readers to exotic, tropical destinations, and provide a perfect beachy getaway from everyday life. Her mature, relatable characters are impossible not to root for, and she weaves breezy romantic adventure into her stories, emphasizing scuba diving and the ocean.

Drawing on her twin passions for diving and travel, Erin infuses her characters and narratives with a sense of excitement and passion. Her idea of the perfect day involves sipping a cocktail on the beach after exploring the ocean depths.

Erin lives in Washington wine country with her husband, who is also a scuba instructor. She is currently hard at work on her next island adventure. When she's not writing, you might find her out for a run or cycling through the countryside on the next quest for adventure.

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Hollyland

HOLLYLAND

by Patricia Leavy

 

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GENRE:  Romance

 

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BLURB:

 

What happens when a seemingly ordinary woman with a passion for the arts falls in love with a Hollywood star known for his bachelor status and quick temper with the paparazzi? Something extraordinary.

 

Dee Schwartz is a writer and arts researcher. Ryder Field is a famous actor descended from Hollywood royalty. On the night they meet outside a bar, their connection is palpable. Ryder’s mother—legendary actress Rebecca Field, half of Hollywood’s golden couple when she died—was kidnapped and murdered by a crazed fan in a shocking event that forever tarnished Tinseltown. Dee’s mother, too, died when she was young. Bonded by this loss, the two embark on a love story that explores their search for magic—or “gold dust”—in their lives. Everything changes, however, when Dee mysteriously disappears after an awards ceremony. Is history repeating itself? Can there truly be a happily ever after in Hollywood?

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Dee clutched her cell phone and exited the crowded bar to see a line of hopefuls waiting to get in. Looking for a quiet place to take her call, she walked around the corner to the empty side street, the warm LA breeze blowing through her long, chestnut hair. Just as she put the phone to her ear, actor Ryder Field stepped out of the side entrance. With a string of film credits to his name, he was best known for the twelve years he starred as CIA operative Bruce Jones on the hit action television series, The Mission. Examining his tight black jeans and black T-shirt that showed off his muscular, tattooed arms, Dee couldn’t help but notice how impossibly sexy he was. They made eye contact, and she looked down ever so slightly. He smiled at her, and then leaned against the stucco exterior of the building and lit a cigarette.

 

“Uh, hi. I’m here,” she said, trying to refocus on her call. “Are they freaking out?... I guess you haven’t read it yet,” she said with a laugh. “Well, yeah, you could say that. It might be a little provocative. As soon as we hang up, I’ll text you the bits you should be aware of… Right now?... Jesus, just let me text you in a minute… Fine.” She glanced over at Ryder, he smiled, and took a drag of his cigarette. She looked down, lowered her voice and said, “On page one there’s an explicit oral act in the balcony of a church. Page four, bent over a pew… No, the other thing… Page seven, on the altar…” She glanced up at Ryder who was staring at her, trying to keep a straight face, laughter in his sea-colored eyes. “Well, tell them technically it’s not forbidden in the Bible. I don’t think it’s expressly mentioned… Oh, one more thing. Holy water is used as a metaphor throughout… Think about it… Yeah…” She laughed. “Oh, I can imagine the subject line of that email!... Well, just tell them, ‘Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore.’” She laughed. “Yeah, okay. Thanks, bye,” she said, hanging up.

 

She looked sheepishly at Ryder, who turned to face her, his side against the building. “Sorry about that,” she said.

 

“I have a million questions about that call,” he said.

 

She smiled and said, “Have a good night,” turning to leave.

 

“Wait, you can’t leave me wondering like that. You’re not going to tell me?”

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Patricia Leavy, PhD, is an award-winning, best-selling author. She was formerly Associate Professor of Sociology, Chairperson of Sociology & Criminology, and Founding Director of Gender Studies at Stonehill College. She has published more than forty books; her work has been translated into many languages, and she has received more than forty book honors. Hollyland was featured on She Reads in “The Most Anticipated Romances of Spring 2023” and was the 2023 Firebird Book Awards 1st Place Winner in Pop Culture Fiction and 1st Place Winner in Summer/Beach Read. Patricia has also received career awards from the New England Sociological Association, the American Creativity Association, the American Educational Research Association, the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, and the National Art Education Association. In 2018, she was honored by the National Women’s Hall of Fame and SUNY-New Paltz established the “Patricia Leavy Award for Art and Social Justice.” Patricia lives in Maine. In addition to writing, she enjoys art, reading, and travel. 

 

Website: www.patricialeavy.com  

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hollyland-Novel-Patricia-Leavy/dp/1647422965/ref=sr_1_1?crid=166NRPCS6JL94&keywords=hollyland+leavy&qid=1673291857&s=books&sprefix=hollyland+leavy%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1

 

 

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

The author will award a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner.

 

 

  

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Beyond the Book: In the Likely Event

Blurb:

When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn’t expecting much. It’s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful.

Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can’t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now.

Just ninety seconds after takeoff, their plane goes down in the Missouri River.

Their lives change. They change. Nate goes on to a career in the military while Izzy finds her way into politics. Despite a few chance encounters over the years, the timing never feels right.

Then comes a high-stakes reunion in Afghanistan, where Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy’s life.

He’ll do anything to keep her safe. And everything to win her heart. 

My Review:

In The Likely Event is a nice read. It has many points to recommend it. It’s action packed, the characters are relatable, there’s plenty of drama, and it is romantic. It caught my attention with no trouble as the book began with a plane carrying the main characters crashed in the Missouri River. The lifetime bond between them is cemented as Izzy trusts Nate to protect her. No worries. Nate would move Heaven or earth for her. This really was a love at first sight romance. 

I do have one complaint. If they love each other so much, why does it take them ten years to figure out things? Oh, they’re in love, alright, but for ten years it goes nowhere. They even date other people, and Izzy gets engaged to another man. Nate is always saying it isn’t our time yet. Okay, why not? We get a hint of the reason, but for a love that strong I think I could have figured it out. Maybe I’m getting older because even though I enjoyed the book it irritated me. Ten years is a long time to waste.

Do you ever find yourself getting irritated at the actions of characters in a book? If so, which one was it?

Charlie Beck Says I'm His

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Title: Charlie Beck Says I'm His

Series: He Says Book 2

Author: Winter Travers

Genre: Small Town Romance, Romantic Comedy, Standalone

Release Date: August 1, 2023

Cover designer: Robin Harper @ Wicked By Design

“OMG this is such a happy read, I had tears in my eyes reading it, it’s just so well written it pulls at the heart strings.” ★★★★★ M’s Book Blog

Charlie Beck is the Chicken King of Adams.

I'm... well... I'm just Missy Clark, King, or I mean, Queen of nothing but sassy one-liners and malaphors.

It's not "rocket surgery" to see that Charlie and I are on different paths in life. He's got the whole world in the palm of his hand, and I barely know what I'm doing ten minutes from now, let alone for the rest of my life.

So, when two pink lines change everything, I do the only thing that makes sense. RUN!

That is until Charlie Beck catches up to me, and he has something to say…

Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Winter Travers is a devoted wife, mother, and aunt turned author who was born and raised in Wisconsin. After a brief stint in South Carolina following her heart to chase the man who is now her hubby, they retreated back up North to the changing seasons, and to the place they now call home. Winter spends her days writing happily ever afters, and her nights being a karate mom hauling her son to practices and tournaments.. She also has an addiction to anything MC related, puppies, and baking.

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