contemporary romance

The Baron Regrets Book Tour & Giveaway!!

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The Baron Regrets
by D.S. Dehel
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mystery
Regret nothing.
Tessa Winthrop, an art restoration specialist, is hoping for the job of a lifetime—one which would cement her reputation in a field dominated by her male colleagues.
Working for Baron Lucien Stanhope—or Leo as he prefers—challenges Tess’s talent, intellect, and emotions. Leo is charming, handsome, and way out of her league. It doesn’t matter, though, because she only is there for her art and the mystery surrounding master painter Giovanni Remini.
When a night of passion leads to consequences that could mean the end of her career, Tess fears that the baron regrets having ever met her.
But fate has more in store for them, and sometimes regrets are the beginning of better things.
D. S. Dehel is a lover of literature, good food, and the Oxford comma. When she is not immersed in a book, she is mom to her kids and spoiling her rather coddled feline, Mr. Darcy or her equally pampered puppy, Jameson. Having finally retired, she spends her days dreaming up new plotlines. She adores literary allusions, writing sex scenes, and British men. Actually, make that hot men in general. Her devoted husband is still convinced she writes children’s books. Please don’t enlighten him.

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A Whirl with my Mocha-Chocolate Swirl Teaser!!

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Contemporary Romance

Date Published: September 9, 2020

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

 

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Rebecca Layton returns to her beachside hometown of Sunnyville, California,
determined to explore the possibility of rekindling her past relationship
with the love of her life, Raymond Colton. She’s devastated to discover that
he has moved on and is now engaged.

Raymond Colton harbors resentment towards Rebecca for abandoning him to
pursue her dreams of life in the big city. Now she’s back and more beautiful
than ever. But Raymond’s heart has been broken more than once and risking
more heartache with Rebecca isn’t a gamble he’s willing to take.

When Rebecca agrees to use her marketing expertise to help Raymond’s father
salvage his failing family business–Colton’s Ice Creamery–she and Raymond
are thrown together, and old flames are ignited. Can they heal the wounds
from their past and embrace the possibility of a brighter tomorrow?

 

 

TEASER

 “Raymond has returned and is now standing silhouetted in the
door like some Egyptian pharaoh, his perfect physique clearly outlined
before he steps into the office with a pizza box.

    “Woman, don’t you ever take a
break?”

    “Not always.” I stand and massage the ache I
feel in my lower back from sitting too
long.       

“My back and shoulders let
me know when it’s time to stop.”

    “Here, let me help with that.” Clearing the
desk, he sets the box down. Turning me around, he massages my tense
shoulders. “I don’t want you falling apart when we’re just
getting started. I’ve got to take care of the talent.”

   “Thanks, that really hits the spot.” I should stop
him, but I stay silent as his strong hands remove the tension from my
shoulders. I’ve missed his touch, but as good as it feels, I force
myself to turn around and break the contact. This is an even bigger mistake
because now we are standing close enough to kiss.”

 

 About the Author

After years of not pursuing my writing dreams, I decided it was time to stop
sitting on the sidelines of my publishing aspirations. In 2019, I contracted
with The Wild Rose Press for a three book series, California Hearts. The
release date for my debut novel, Orange Blossoms-Love Blooms, is October 19,
2020. My novella, A Whirl With My Mocha Chocolate Swirl is part of The Wild
Rose Press’ s One Scoop or Two series and will be released in
September 9, 2020.

I write contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotion-driven
characters and unexpected plot twists and turns. The character’s
journeys are layered with heart and soul and reflect the diversity of the
world around me. My stories center around love, familoes, friendships,
following your passion, second chances and overcoming obstacles.

 When I’m not busy plotting my next novel, you will find me bike riding
along one of Southern, California’s scenic beaches with my husband or
discussing love, life and the mysteries of the universe with my daughter.

 

Contact Links

Website

Twitter: @dalia_dupris

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Rash and Rationality Book Tour & Giveaway!!

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Rash & Rationality
Happily Ever Austen Series Book 2
by Ellen Mint
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Love is a lot closer and more complicated than Marty ever dreamed.
Marty Dashwood is a true romantic. Hearts, chocolates, kisses on the hand—the whole nine yards. His killjoy brother Eldon doesn’t believe in love at first sight, but one day Marty will have the perfect meet-cute, she’ll fall helplessly in love with him and they’ll live happily ever after.
Brandy’s worked with Marty for almost two years. He’s the best friend she could ever have hoped for after the accident that took her husband. So she should be happy that Marty finally found what he’d always wanted, right?
So why does it feel like every time she sees Marty with the ‘Social-Media Angel’ he rescued from a mugger, a piece breaks off her heart? How can she explain any of this to him before she loses her best friend forever?
Reader advisory: Rash and Rationality is a modern gender-swapped friends-to-lovers Sense & Sensibility, set in a cozy bookshop.
Pride & Pancakes
Happily Ever Austen Series Book 1
When a cold-hearted singer and a hard-headed journalist are trapped together in a blizzard, there will be sparks—and pancakes.
When Beth Cho is tasked with interviewing elusive musician Tristan Harty, it’s hate at first sight. Despite his sapphire-blue eyes and lithe frame, he’s got to be the most infuriating man on the planet.
Tristan Harty is already sick of reporters and this one is proving no different. Sure, she might be adorable with her ebony hair and big brown eyes, but her incessant need to dig into his past is dragging on his last nerve.
The bickering duo vow never to meet again, but Mother Nature has other plans for them, trapping them in a Vermont cabin via a blizzard. The more Beth learns about the aristocratic Tristan, the harder it is for her to keep her professional distance, just as Tristan discovers that a loving heart beats inside the beautiful reporter.
But what happens when the snowstorm’s over, and the melted Tristan and enamored Beth are free to leave? Can their reluctant attraction bloom into a deeper love now their cold-as-ice judgment has thawed?
Reader advisory: Pride and Pancakes is a sweet yet steamy contemporary story inspired by the immortal Pride & Prejudice. There are references to sexual abuse, death from drug overdose and death in car crash.
Ellen Mint adores the adorkable heroes who charm with their shy smiles and heroines that pack a punch. She has a needy black lab named after Granny Weatherwax from Discworld. Sadly, her dog is more of a Magrat.
When she’s not writing imposing incubi or saucy aliens, she does silly things like make a tiny library full of her books. Her background is in genetics and she married a food scientist so the two of them nerd out over things like gut bacteria. She also loves gaming, particularly some of the bigger RPG titles. If you want to get her talking for hours, just bring up Dragon Age.
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Giveaway #1
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Giveaway #2

 

Self Promo Sunday: Grown Enough for Love

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A contemporary interracial friends to lovers romance

Savannah is a rich girl who comes from a troubled, loveless family. To make her childhood bearable, she was always tagging along with her older brother, Jay, and his best friend, Gabriel. After getting out of town for four long years while attending an out-of-state college, Savannah is back and the old schoolgirl crush on Gabriel she thought had dampened flames right back to life.

Gabriel grew up on the wrong side of town, in a poor Mexican family who may not have had money, but always had plenty of love to go around. Although he’s always thought of his best friend’s little sister as a little sister of his own, things have changed. Gabriel can’t help noticing Savannah is all grown up now. Single for the first time in years, with a two-year-old son in tow, Gabriel decides that maybe, after all these years, Savannah is grown enough for love.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 20 Reviews!

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Self Promo Sunday: A Fresh Restart

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A Fresh Restart

A contemporary friends-to-lovers romance novella

Josette Miller and Walker Anderson grew up together in small-town, Dade City, Florida. Inseparable during their youth, Josette dreamed of growing up and moving away. When she left ten years ago, Josette didn’t know how Walker really felt about her.

But Dade City just wasn’t the same with Josette, and Walker left shortly after, regretting he’d never told Josette how he felt. In a twist of fate, Josette and Walker find themselves moving home within months of each other. They aren’t kids, anymore, and the attraction this time around is mutual. Maybe a “Fresh Restart” is just what they needed to get their happily ever after.

**Indies Today Recommended Title**

Rated 4.3 out of 5 Stars on Amazon with 15 Reviews!

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An Unexpected Gift Book Tour & Giveaway!!

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An Unexpected Gift
by Krista Grayce
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction
Publication Date: November 25, 2019
Janie Nolan’s future had never been more uncertain, she was just learning to live with the loss of her mother from cancer, she suddenly finds herself jobless after an unexpected diagnosis with autism at the age of fifty-five. The thought of moving back to her childhood home in the idyllic town of Cape May, New Jersey to assess her future is a daunting proposal. It is in that sleepy shore town that she must reconnect with her abusive father. Now ailing, he has handed over control of the family business, a failing small theater, as a possible means for a fresh start. However, Janie is uncertain as to what his true motives might be.
Alec Ryan, a handsome, former intern of her father’s and now a successful Broadway producer and director arrives from New York carrying his own tumultuous past with plans to assist Janie in restoring the theater to its former glory. Along the way, Alec discovers qualities in Janie that prove she is more than just her diagnosis and resolves to help restore Janie as well, simultaneously putting his own demons to rest and learning to love again.
But when the small town gossip mill begins to buzz about Alec and a piece of jewelry left by her mother is revealed, Janie learns of a secret that may take things in another direction could change the course of her life forever.
HI! Just to tell you a bit about myself. I have lived in Seattle, WA most of my life however I was raised in New York and spent summers in Cape May, NJ. Most of my work is set on the beaches and beach towns of the Jersey Shore. I wrote my first novel when I was thirteen years old and continued to write poetry and short stories for the following years. I have had articles and papers published as well as photographs that were published in a book entitled “Rock and Roll Memorabilia II”.
I hold an AA degree in Business Management. I never obtained a degree in Literary Arts or Writing per se but I feel I come by my writing talent organically as William Shakespeare is my 1st cousin 12 times removed.
“An Unexpected Gift” is my debut novel. Like Janie, the main character in the novel, I was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at the age of forty-eight however I am proud to share this diagnosis with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Emily Dickenson as well as many others. I see my autism as a gift from God. It has given me a high intellect and innate talent that I use as a tool to enlighten the rest of the world to the plight of adults with autism.
Like many people on the spectrum, I never married or had children which is sadly my greatest regret. I currently live with my wonderful sister Kendra and my three cats Tyler, Tabitha and Teddy in Spokane, WA. I am planning to move back to the New Jersey Shore as soon as possible.
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I Was Born Ruined by C.M. Stunich (Death by Daybreak Motorcycle Club, #1) – 5 Star Review!

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Cover Rating: A

This book confirmed I have found a new favorite author. Stunich is a fantastic author who writes gritty, naughty, raw stories that keep you captivated and begging for more. This particular story is gut-wrenching. The internal struggles and turmoil of the main character, Gidget, are so realistic – Stunich really dug deep into her POV with this one and placed us right inside the MC’s head. This book showed me again what I so loved about the first  title I found by her – she creates bad boy characters that are just nice enough, just broken enough that you can’t help but (A) feel bad for them and (B) want them. My favorite? Maybe Sin… but Crown is delicious, too.

The cover is eye-catching and offers an accurate depiction of what readers should expect to find within the pages.

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The Saints of San Diego Blog Tour & Giveaway!

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She’s Having a Baby
The Saints of San Diego Book 1
by Suzanne Jenkins
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Devon Lyon has the perfect life. With childhood friend Mike Saint, they
follow a long line of Saints into the fire academy, including Mike’s
uncle who is the battalion chief. After graduation, Mike meets the
love of his life, nursing student, Aisling Murphy. The last thing she
has time for is marriage, so she talks Mike into living together.
Then, right before fire season, she finally agrees to marry Mike, and
the worst wildland fire in California history changes life for Devon
and his best friends, the Saints.

**Only .99 cents!!**
Special Delivery
The Saints of San Diego Book 2

When firefighter Tony Saint laid eyes on EMT Bridget Clark, it was love at
first sight.

Not for her so much, but almost.
She was the mother of an infant from a one-night stand, but he didn’t
care, and that melted her reluctant heart. The Saints embraced her
too, doing everything they were able to welcome her into the family.
Then a surprise would put their love to the test. When the unexpected
happened, that love would carry them through any trial.

>>>Bestselling romance author, Suzanne Jenkins, brings you another unforgettable
love story!

**Only .99 cents!!**
Burning For the Nanny
The Saints of San Diego Book 3

Roberta and Big Mike Saint’s fourth son, Leonardo, or Leon, is a player.
Following in the footsteps of his namesake grandfather, father, uncle
and brothers he graduates from the fire academy and is hired at
Station #34 where he begins his career as a firefighter.

But during his first week on the job, a surprise visitor, someone he
barely remembers from a one-night stand, shows up on his parents’
doorstep with demands he’s not prepared to make, including the
possibility that he could jeopardize his position at the firehouse.
Then Ava, a beautiful neighbor with a reputation
comes to the rescue. Will Roberta and Big Mike’s animosity toward
Ava be enough to discourage Leon from succumbing to her charms? Or
will his need for her force him to grow up, once and for all?
**Only .99 cents!!**
USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Jenkins writes page-turning
contemporary romance, mystery, and women’s fiction with passionately
gripping characters that stay with readers long after they turn the
last page. The Detroit Detective Stories, beginning with The Greeks
of Beaubien Street are truly American with a touch of fantasy. Pam of
Babylon books consistently rank in the Top 100 Best Sellers in
American Drama with over 500,000 downloads.
A retired operating room nurse, Jenkins lives in Southern California.
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