We Will Always Have the Closet
by Natalina Reis
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
Synopsis
Petra Galatas sees the world through rose-colored glasses…
Petra has always chosen to see the best in people. Even her ex-husband’s extramarital affairs couldn’t destroy her faith in humanity. However, as much as she craves love, she’s not ready to trust another man with her heart.
The last place Petra thought she’d meet a guy was a closet in her ex-husband’s house…
While investigating Jonas Linden for millions of dollars in art fraud, Sam Corra’s clues lead him into the most unlikely of places—Jonas’ closet. Even less likely was meeting a woman there…a beautiful woman with honey skin and big brown eyes. Though neither of them divulge the reason they’re there, there’s an instant mutual attraction. And when Sam pursues her, he discovers the beautiful woman is none other than Jonas Linden’s ex-wife.
He’s on a mission to prove Jonas’ guilt. She’s determined to prove his innocence…
Unwilling to believe she’d been stupid enough to marry a criminal, Petra attempts an investigation of her own, and unwittingly puts herself—and Sam—in danger. First comes an “accident” that lands Petra in the hospital. Second is a kidnapping that puts Sam’s life in grave danger.
When they both become pawns in a deadly game, money, art, and love are all at stake.
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Meet the Author
Natalina wrote her first romance in collaboration with her best friend at the age of 13. Since then she has ventured into other genres, but romance is first and foremost in almost everything she writes.
After earning a degree in tourism and foreign languages, she worked as a tourist guide in her native Portugal for a short time before moving to the United States. She lived in three continents and a few islands, and her knack for languages and linguistics led her to a master's degree in education. She lives in Virginia where she has taught English as a Second Language to elementary school children for more years than she cares to admit.
Natalina doesn't believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.
Excerpt “Hmph.” She felt herself bump into someone. Her first instinct was to run out, but her common sense dictated she stay put. If she left the closet, Jonas would catch her red-handed, and she was not going to give him the satisfaction. It was pitch dark in the oddly small closet and she couldn’t see who was behind her, but she could feel his hard body crushed against hers, his muscle tight against her softness. Unsettled, she wiggled in vain, trying to put some space between them. The empty hangers swung by her head and she reached up to stop the ensuing rattle. Who made such a tiny closet? Strong hands spun her around until she was facing the stranger. “Don’t say anything,” the male voice whispered in her ear. His warm breath on the side of her face sent an irrational shiver of pleasure through her. Her forever curious hands, caught between their bodies, moved of their own accord to explore the stranger’s sculptural hard muscles in unabashed awe. “Get a grip, you idiot,” she chided herself in a soft, but audible voice.
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
My rating: 5 of 5 stars "She gave herself over to the sensations of the kiss, let it become the whole of her universe, and knew finally how it felt to be enough for someone." I wish I had read this book sooner! The Nightingale is one of the best books I've read set in the WWII time period. It follows the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, during WWII in France. Vianne and Isabelle are foils of each other. Isabelle is a rash, bold girl not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. During the war, she decides to resist the Nazis, wanting to do something brave. Vianne, on the other hand, is more reserved. Her wartime goal is to survive, so she is much more cautious. Through the story, both women face impossible choices and tragedy. Throughout the book, they come to realize that there is no correct answer to how to survive a war. I love the many facets of this book. There is a love story interwoven in the tale. There is a focus on the sisterly bond and how that changes through life. There is also the focus on how war doesn't leave anyone unscathed. Finally, the book focuses on the concept of courage and how it takes so many forms. The writing was gorgeous. Hannah weaves emotional imagery into her story, leaving every scene painted in the reader's mind. I also felt like the plot was expertly crafted. There was never a point where I lost interest. Every passage had a purpose in the story. The ending was satisfying and poignant. This is a must read for really anyone. It reminds you that life is fragile and family is what matters most. It also reminds you that behind every person is a story. View all my reviews
INTO THE FIRE by Kelly Hashway
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
â SYNOPSIS â
In one monthâs time, seventeen-year-old Cara Tillman will die and be reborn from her own ashesâ¦
Her life of secrecy has never been easy. Sheâs watched her younger brother, Jeremy, burn and rise again in a coming-of-age process called rebirth. And just like her brother, when her time comes, she wonât remember anything from her first life other than sheâs a Phoenixâa member of a small group of people descended from the mythical Phoenix bird.
The last thing she needs to worry about is falling for the new guy in townâLogan Schmidt.
Cara is drawn to Logan in a way she canât explain, but sheâs not exactly complaining. Everything is perfectâ¦except itâs not. Once sheâs reborn, sheâll forget Logan. And to make things worse, a Phoenix Hunter is on the loose, and Caraâs involvement with Logan is bringing out her Phoenix qualitiesâthe very qualities that will draw the Hunter right to her.
Desperate times call for desperate measuresâ¦
Afraid of hurting Logan, Cara breaks it off for good. But her attraction to him runs deeper than a typical high school crush. She wants himâneeds him. And if he proves willing to stay by her side, their love might destroy them both.
Can Cara hide from the Phoenix Hunters long enough to survive her rebirth? And if so, will it mean a new beginning with Loganâor the beginning of the end?
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Kelly Hashway grew up reading R.L. Steinâs Fear Street novels and writing stories of her own, so it was no surprise to her family when she majored in English and later obtained a masters degree in English Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University. After teaching middle school language arts for seven years, Hashway went back to school and focused specifically on writing. She is now the author of three young adult series, one middle grade series, and several picture books. She also writes contemporary romance under the pen name Ashelyn Drake. When she isnât writing, Hashway works as a freelance editor for small presses as well as for her own list of clients. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling, and volunteering with the PTO. Hashway currently resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and two pets.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/prince-charming-doesnt-exist_us_5760463be4b072d1185b2752 Widowed librarian Alicia Fairmont needs answers… After her husband is killed in a hit and run accident, Alicia travels upstate to his hometown of Cobble Cove, New York, hoping to locate his estranged family and shed light on his mysterious past. Anticipating staying only a weekend, her visit is extended when she accepts a job at the town’s library. Secrets stretch decades into the past… Assisted by handsome newspaper publisher and aspiring novelist, John McKinney, Alicia discovers a connection between her absent in-laws and a secret John’s father has kept for over sixty years. But her investigation is interrupted when she receives word her house has burned and arson is suspected, sending her rushing back to Long Island, accompanied by John. Back in Cobble Cove, cryptic clues are uncovered… When Alicia returns, she finds a strange diary, confiscated letters, and a digital audio device containing a recording made the day her husband was killed. Anonymous notes warn Alicia to leave town, but she can’t turn her back on the mystery—or her attraction to John. As the pieces begin to fall into place, evidence points to John’s involvement in her husband’s accident. The past and present threaten to collide, and Alicia confronts her fears… Has she fallen in love with her husband’s killer? Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Limitless Publishing Publication Date: November 17, 2015 PURCHASE LINKS: Amazon U.S.: http://amzn.to/1MjaJgN Amazon Australia: http://bit.ly/1Sdh82D Amazon Canada: http://amzn.to/1SdheHi Amazon U.K.: http://amzn.to/1QutXBW Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/1nQPyv4 Kobo: http://bit.ly/1KGYHep Also available on iTunes and Ingram YouTube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTL6s3a9Y1s About the Author Debbie De Louise is a reference librarian at a public library on Long Island. Her self-published romantic suspense novel, “Cloudy Rainbow” (Booklocker 2008) received an honorable mention in the Writer’s Digest self-published awards. She was awarded the Lawrence C. Lobaugh Memorial Award in Journalism from Long Island University/C.W. Post where she earned a B.A. in English and a M.L.S. in Library Science. A member of the Cat Writer’s Association, she has published articles in Cats Magazine and Catnip (Tufts University Veterinary Newsletter). Her short mystery, “Stitches in Time” was published in the Cat Crimes Through Time Anthology, (1999). She lives on Long Island with her husband, daughter, and two cats. Announcing A Stone’s Throw Summer Photo #Contest for a $25 #Amazon Gift Card To enter, submit a photo of yourself, a friend, or even a pet with a copy of my book, A Stone's Throw, by midnight EST on July 31st. The photo can feature a paperback or ebook copy on your Kindle or other eReader. The most creative photo will win a $25 gift card and be announced in my August 1st newsletter. The photo can either be emailed to debbiewriter@yahoo.com or posted to my author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.delouise.author/ By participating, you agree to allow your photo to be posted on social media sites and acknowledge that Facebook and Mailchimp are not responsible for this contest. Only subscribers to my Ruff Drafts newsletter are eligible to win.To subscribe, fill out the pop-up form at https://debbiedelouise.wordpress.com and confirm the email you receive. If you have any problems or prefer me to subscribe you, please send me your email address and request to be subscribed. Go to comment Connect with Debbie: Limitless Publishing: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/debbie-de-louise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.delouise.author/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deblibrarian Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2750133.Debbie_De_Louise Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Debbie-De-Louise/e/B0144ZGXPW/ Website/Blog/Newsletter Sign-Up: https://debbiedelouise.wordpress.com My husband and I saw Me Before You this weekend based on the novel by Jojo Moyes. Below is something new we're trying... joint movie reviews. Just to be clear... he didn't read the book. He hates chick flicks. So yeah. If you want the real deal, watch my clips. :)
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A new YA Romance has just released and been raved about. Rebellion Project, hit #10 in hot releases and #65 in contemporary romance on Amazon!
REBELLION PROJECT
by Sara Schoen
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Lauren Scott has always been tormented by her peers for being a good girl…
She is viewed as the golden child by her parents—following their rules and allowing them to make all of her life decisions. But after a lifetime of walking the straight and narrow, Lauren feels as though her life is passing her by.
When she catches her father having an affair, she throws the rulebook out the window…
Lauren realizes that even if she does everything perfectly, life can—and will—surprise you. When life throws her a major curveball, she sets out to live for herself, making the rules up as she goes and smashing through everyone else’s expectations, but she doesn't know how to live without a guideline. So, Lauren is forced to ask her biggest tormentor for help—Kayden Daniels.
Kayden is nothing but trouble—which is why Lauren needs him so badly…
Kayden turns Lauren’s whole world upside down with a mischievous smirk and a proposition. But if Lauren wants his help to remake herself, she has to pay the price—her virginity. With no one else willing to help her, she agrees to make the trade. But when her change becomes too much to handle, will she give up or will she keep moving forward with a new reputation and a more adventurous life?
Cliques, stereotypes, popularity contests, and drama.
Some say it’s just another day in high school.
For Lauren, it’s the Rebellion Project…
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Time for a little romantic suspense to heat up the beach! Check out this series by suspense author Carolyn LaRoche for car chases, gun fights, heart stopping danger and plenty of romance. Witness Protection Homeland Security Border Patrol ***The entire series is on Amazon for just $.99 each for the entire month of June.*** As always...FREE in Kindle Unlimited! Book 1: Witness Protection Someone wants NYPD detective Angelina Ferrara dead…again. Following her heart instead of her mind landed her in Witness Protection. Can she trust it and handsome detective Logan James to keep her alive this time? As far as the world knows, NYPD detective Angelina Ferrara died in a violent firefight on Chelsea piers over a year ago. Living in the witness protection program as history teacher Lucy Taylor was supposed to save her life but being alive and living were two very different things. Until she meets detective Logan James when he goes undercover in the same private school where she works. Something about the handsome man with the gorgeous blue eyes piques her interest. There’s no doubt he has secrets… but then so does she. When the Ricci crime family discovers she’s still alive, can she trust the same heart that landed her in the witness protection program in the first place to let Logan to help her survive it? Book 2: Homeland Security All Katie McCoy wanted was a quiet Friday evening, a frozen pizza and a pair of comfy pajamas. Damn her stupid ex-fiance to hell for the armed men that stormed her apartment and dragged her off on a matter of “national security”. Wearing those comfy pajamas and nothing else, she wasn’t at all prepared for the interrogation that awaited her…or the man with the questions. Kaiden James would like to get through one vacation without the job interfering. Just once… Called away from his cousin’s wedding and his best man duties, he is less than happy to have to deal with Homeland Security’s new domestic terrorism case. Until he gets a look at the pajama-clad suspect... After several attempts on Katie’s life, it’s clear she’s no terrorist but a loose end the real suspects need to tie up…and fast. Can Kaiden solve the case and keep her safe without losing his heart in the process? Book 3: Border Patrol He’s running away from a broken heart… For Keegan James, his career meant everything. Until he let his heart get in the way of his good sense. Oh, she was thinking about the future too—with another man. So, he did what any jilted lover would do and left the FBI to move to the beach to join the Border Patrol. He bought an old farm in need of a ton of work—or a total tear down. Unfortunately for him, the entire property is under investigation by the DEA for drug trafficking and the agent on the case thinks he’s involved. What’s worse? She’s smart, sex and good with a gun. Falling for those deep blue eyes could ruin her career… Nikki Swenson has had to prove herself every step of the way to get where she is. After months of investigation, dedication, and surveillance, she’s about to break the biggest case of her career and possibly arrest the sexiest man she’d ever met. But things are not always as they seem. Will one tiny detail totally derail Nikki’s carefully constructed case? About the Author: Carolyn LaRoche grew up in snow country but fled the cold and ice several years ago. She now lives near the beach with her husband, their two boys, two finicky cats and one old dog. When she is not at the baseball field cheering on big hits and home runs, she is busy teaching science to unwilling teenagers. Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarolynLaRoche Blog: http://carolynlarocheauthor.blogspot.com/ Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7734909.Carolyn_LaRoche Twitter: @CarolynLaRoche Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Carolyn-LaRoche/e/B005OKHIDI
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars "Love is scary: it changes; it can go away. That's part of the risk." Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before is a young adult read, but it is so well-written that it can resonate with any age. Han writes with such detail and quirkiness that it's impossible not to fall in love with the characters. Lara Jean lives in a family with two sisters, Margot and Kitty, and her single father. The family dynamic is excellently crafted. Margot is going away to college, so a big part of this book is about how the family dynamic changes with her gone. Lara Jean is witty, quirky, and just so lovable. You will be rooting for her and you'll be wishing you had a family like her. The other element of this book is, of course, love. Lara Jean has a habit of writing letters to boys once she doesn't love them anymore. These letters are for her own benefit; she doesn't mail them. When someone mails the letters, though, a whole set of problems ensues. The biggest problem is that one of the letters was addressed to her next door neighbor--and sister's ex-boyfriend. As Lara Jean tries to recover from this "PR" nightmare, she ends up fake dating a boy she wrote a letter with. When the fake relationship takes on a life of its own, however, Lara Jean learns love is uncontrollable. This book will make you laugh. There are so many great modern references and quirky family traditions that you'll never forget these characters. This a wonderful read for any teenage girl, anyone who has felt the bond of sisterhood, and really any woman. Han is a talented storyteller who writes characters you want to be friends with. An excellent summer read to add to your TBR list! View all my reviews |
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