Feature: Holiday Hotel 1 & 2 by Barbara Joe Williams

Book I

Description:

Janna and Waverly Jones have been married for fifteen years. When they set out on a holiday trip from Tallahassee, Florida, to Savannah, Georgia, an unexpected overnight stay at a hotel turns into a sexy scene on Christmas Eve. Will hotel sex be the best sex they’ve ever had or not? 

~My Review~

I loved this quick read! The couple was lovable and Janna actually reminded me of myself. Actually, they were very real and relatable. Holiday Hotel is the type of quick read that would light you up and put a smile on your face. Well done!

Book II

Description:

Janna and Waverly Jones are at it again. They are planning a romantic night at a luxury hotel on Valentine's Day. Will hotel sex be the best sex they've ever had or not?

~My Review~

I love Barbara Joe's writing and style! This short story series has been enjoyable and oh so sexy. I nearly fell out over Janna's crazy self! She reminds me of myself in so many ways, and is the perfect type of character. These quick reads are great for that brief time alone. I am eagerly awaiting Holiday Hotel 3!

What's Next...

A-Z Writing Tips: A Motivational Guide for Authors

Due out: March 12, 2015

Filled with lots of no nonsense advice, Barbara Joe Williams steers writers in a direction that will have them not only finishing their first manuscripts but anxious to start the next one. Even seasoned writers can benefit from the tips listed in the book. Every potential author should own and make use of this book! Cathy Jo, author of No More Expectations. 

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About the Author

Barbara Joe Williams is an Amazon bestselling author, indie publisher, and a motivational speaker living in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a Navy veteran, a graduate of Tallahassee Community College, and Florida A & M University. She is the owner of Amani Publishing, LLC, and the co-founder of the Tallahassee Authors Network (TAN).

She has published a variety of books for other authors and the following titles for herself: A-Z Marketing Tips, A Cup of Barbara Joe, Holiday Hotel: A sexy short story, Forgive Us This Day (Anniversary Edition) featured in USA Today, First Class Love, You Don't Even Know My Name (novella), A Writer's Guide to Publishing & Marketing (Volume 2), Double Proposal, Losing My Soul, A Man of My Own, The 21 Lives of Lisette Donavan (Anthology),  Moving the Furniture: 52 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Fresh, How I Met My Sweetheart (Anthology),   Courtney's Collage, Falling for Lies, Dancing with Temptation, and Forgive Us This Day.

Forgive Us This Day (Anniversary Edition) is a rewritten version of the original title released in November 2004. She has added more background on the main character and more drama for your reading pleasure. 

Madame Lilly, The Time of Sanura by Dormaine G. Madame LIlly #3 Publication Date: 10 March 2015 Genres: Dark, Fiction, Historical, Novella, Paranormal, Thriller

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Madame Lilly journeys back in time to her great grandmother's era, the time of Sanura. Both women possess more than a kinship for they are each bound by harmful spirits whom they refuse to relinquish. By the hand of a mysterious being, Elijah, Lilly is transported into the past to witness the dark path Sanura chose that ultimately lead to her demise.

While in this era, Lilly feels the turmoil Sanura endured as a young girl. Even as she fights to deny her ability to see the non-living. But the more she refuses the sight, the more the dead seem to flock. And then a dreadful accident takes place forcing her to finally accept her once unwanted gift. She soon welcomes the dead. Through Sanura's struggle of growing up an innocent child being forced to take on the burdens no one should undergo, she ultimately transforms into a frightfully powerfully woman. Lilly watches from afar, as Sanura grows more commanding with each act of wickedness, until her final downfall. Even then, Sanura refuses to surrender her bound spirits for they need her as much as she thought she needed them.

About Dormaine G.

I may be a nurse by profession but I'm an author by heart. I have been writing stories for many years, both in my head and on paper because I’ve always had a love for books ever since spending Saturdays at the library as a young child. Within a book, the mind can travel to worlds of the imagination and the beyond. I finally took the plunge and published my first novel last year, a young adult urban fantasy titled “Connor” and an adult horror short story titled “Madame Lilly, Voodoo Priestess”. Both are the first editions of many to come as I stay locked up in my office in Colorado spinning more tales.

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Review: Special Delivery II by Perri Forrest

Title: Special Delivery II

By: Perri Forrest

Publisher: Chic Lioness Publishing

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~My Review~

This story...Gavin Brooks! This author...Perri Forrest! I've come to be highly selective with my reading. I have my favorites, and only venture out when I feel that pull. In regards to Ms. Forrest's Special Delivery, I've been longing for the follow up to this "bad boy" story. What I got was on a level that surpassed my expectations.

After SD's ending and prelude to book 2, I thought that all was lost. I loved/still love the independence of a strong female character, namely Gavin's love interest Christina. And moreover, I was enthralled with Gavin. Though he might've initially come across as a player, that label was far from true. And as Ms. Forrest tactfully stripped down the walls of his life, my heart quickened as I rode the waves of emotional turmoil.

You see, it takes much more than meeting and falling in love to make a story romantic. What captures me is the nitty-gritty, the intricate parts we tend to block out, the emotions we keep at bay...the ones that must eventually surface in order for love to be considered real. And that is what makes a journey believable. This quality is what Perri Forrest consistently brings to her novels.

About the Author

Perri Forrest was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in sunny California. She describes herself as a trilogy---a Businesswoman who navigates through Corporate America flawlessly from Human Resources to Project Management, a Sociologist with a burning desire to save the world, and an Author who loves writing life into fiction.

When Perri suffered the devastating loss of her first cousin on her birthday, in 2006, with a few months left to complete her undergraduate studies, she barely made it through. A good friend not only suggested that she begin blogging to journal her moods and thoughts, that same friend gifted her with a newly designed blog platform, which birthed her first e-journal. 

The blog opened a whole new world for Perri and served as a place she could express candidly, about life. When her blog was discovered and she began receiving compliments on not just her candor, but on her writing style as well, it fueled the fire, and thoughts of penning a novel resurfaced. 

The lingering doubts of, "Who would even want to read your work?" were replaced with, "Worry about an audience later, and just do it." 

And that she did.

Perri writes what she likes to call, "Multicultural Mayhem, laced with Sex, Cursing, Sass and the Occasional Happily Ever After."  

Perri plans to perfect her craft and delve into other genres, down the line. With "Amazon bestselling author," added to her list of credits, Perri is in the writing game for the long haul and has no intentions of putting down her pen any time soon.

Be sure to check out her other reads on Amazon.

"Jezebel Jones" Book Blast

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Jezebel Jones by Janice G. Ross

Audience: Adult (18+) - Genre: Steamy Romance, Multicultural, BWWM - Formats: E-book - Publisher: Cultural Cocktails - Cover by: Cultural Cocktails - Editor: Lionheart Publishing House - Pages: 35 pages - ASIN: B00SEO1QQ6 - Publishing Date: 11 February 2015

Anyone can say they're completely fulfilled with life. They can say all the right words and even behave as if not a darn thing is wrong even when their insides are hollowed out. And eventually, they'll search, dig, pry and perhaps bargain for a chance at satisfaction. If I can't be satisfied, then I guess I'll settle for what I can get. Right? Maybe? -Jezebel Jones ~~~~~ Jezebel Jones and Jason Marks have been the rock in each other’s lives for years. No one knows Jezebel as well as Jason, and vice versa. As Jezebel comes to terms with being alone, she decides to settle for her ever-faithful friend. Although she’s never loved him romantically, Jezebel would like to believe that she could. Will their friendship withstand the changes? And when Jezebel least expects to be swept away, she meets Aidan Broder. He stimulates her mind, body and soul. Even as Jezebel gets closer to him, she’s still afraid to dive in completely and finds herself in the middle of two men. In the end, Jezebel will have to make a choice between a man that has always loved her and a man that wants to love her.

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“I’m not a heartbreaker,” Jezebel responded. The pain had become too much to hide or hold back, especially after hearing the heaviness of his words. She clutched her throat, trying in earnest to stop the cries. “You’re already breaking my heart. Each second I see you torn over your friendship with another man.” Aidan shifted from one leg to the other. His hand slipped into his pockets. He was vulnerable, Jezebel could see it in the way his head kept adjusting away from her. “I’m sorry, Aidan . . .” she mouthed, her words drowning out in the midst of 1:30 a.m. traffic and distant sounds of the performance. “Can we leave?” Aidan nodded. Jezebel wrapped her fingers around his, taking charge for once, feeling the need to let him know she cared. She had forgotten how to care a long time ago. She texted her friends from the car, afraid of Aidan disappearing if she went inside. They drove in silence while she planned for the night ahead. Aidan pulled into her driveway and got out to open her door. She noted that the car was still running. “You’re not coming in?” she asked when he took her hand. Jezebel touched the sides of his face, then the nape of his neck. She attempted to kiss him, but he remained distant. “Aidan,” she breathed into his face. “You’re too complicated for me, Jezebel.” “I thought you liked that about me,” she joked. Her nerves tingled; she felt scared, nervous. “Let’s go inside.” “I’m heading home,” Aidan mumbled. “Why?” Jezebel recognized her inconsistency, even how unfair she was being toward Aidan’s feelings. And still it was difficult to just allow him to leave. “Please, stay?” Tears poured down her face, and she pressed into his chest. He didn’t initially take her into his arms. She saw how hard he was fighting his emotions. Janice Ross was born in Guyana, South America and migrated to the USA in 1980. Although her citizenship certificate now reads the United States of America, she considers herself a citizen of the world. Sure she has not physically been around the world and back, but she’s travelled in her mind and dreams. Janice is an author. She enjoys writing about social issues and personal experiences. Janice’s debut release was entitled Damaged Girls. She uses the three books in that series to detail the effects of different forms of abuse, discussing issues that are known to be taboo. Her next release, Jumping Ship, is a dedication to her country of birth and an introductory novella to the Island Hopping Series. It is a colorful and emotional experience of life, love and family. As of present, she is also a contributor to a short story collection – Just Between Us, Inspiring Stories by Women. And lastly, Loving Nate, a novella about the realities of losing one’s self to love. Janice enjoys reading. And is drawn to stories with distinct characters that she can love or hate, characters she can form alliances with or characters that she can swear off and despise. She is also weak for a good cultural tale, preferably in the form of historical fiction. Janice loves to be taken off guard by clever language and settings.

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Mysticism & Myths Paranormal Sampler

Tour Schedule

February 2nd: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading

February 4th: Guest Post @ Brenda McCreight’s Blog

February 6th: Book Excerpt and Giveaway @ 100 Pages A Day

February 8th: Promo Post @ Bedazzled Reading

February 10th: Book Excerpt, Author Interview and Giveaway @ Literary Musing

February 11th: Book Excerpt @ Kimber Leigh Writes

February 13th: Promo Post @ Hollow Readers

February 15th: Book Review @ Mythical Books

February 16th: Guest Post @ Tea Talks

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February 20th: Promo Post @ Nat’s Book Nook

February 22nd: Book Review @ Books, Books and More Books

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About The Book

Title: Mysticism & Myths

Genre: Paranormal Collection (Sampler)

A MUST READ FOR FANS OF THE MYSTERIOUS WORLDS OF GHOSTS, SEA DWELLERS & SHAPESHIFTERS!

Have you ever wondered about different myths of the world? These include the stories that so many cultures live by and the ones that of the best movies are based upon? You do know that these interesting concepts haven’t just appeared out thin air, right?

Introducing Mysticism & Myths, a sampler by six authors of varying genres. Each author has chosen a legend or culture from various regions, and embellished the details. Webs have been spun, and fantasies have been built in an effort to deliver to a collection that is sure to be entertaining.

The worlds captured in these stories are many! From ghosts and vampires to sea dwellers and shapeshifters, and even ancestral rebirths! There’s something for everyone.

For detailed synopsis, please visit: http://mythsandmysticism.wix.com/mam1

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Bound By Blood (A Night Shift Novella)

By Margo Bond Collins

Sometimes the monsters in the night are real.

Sometimes they live right next door.

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Isa: Gift of the Baloma

By Perri Forrest

Isa: Gift of the Baloma is a fantasy tale created from a myth that derives from the Trobriand islands (today officially known as the Kiriwina Islands).

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Micco, Anguta’s Reign

By Dormaine G.

Revelation can be a disheartening truth.

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Cursed: A Yorkshire Ghost Story

By Karen Perkins

She’s back. This time no one is safe.

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Carnem Levare

By Jaxx Summers

We are born, live and eventually leave the mortal world.

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The Life Keeper

By Abby L. Vandiver

The bloodline of Romania, older than the legend of the vampire, the strigoi are vile, evil creatures who suck the life from the people of the villages that line the impenetrable forests of the country.

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Publisher: Cultural Cocktails

Project Coordinator: Janice G. Ross

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JGRWriter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cultural.Cocktails

Collection Links

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mysticism-Myths-Margo-Bond-Collins-ebook/dp/B00OO03WQ6/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Website: http://mythsandmysticism.wix.com/mam1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mysticism-Myths/532514463552553

Contributing Authors

Margo Bond Collins

Perri Forrest

Dormaine G.

Karen Perkins

Jaxx Summers

Abby L. Vandiver