Excerpt & Giveaway: Purr M for Murder by T.C. LoTempio

Cats! Murder! How could I resist? :D Today I have an excerpt and a giveaway for you. I hope you enjoy. 

While Toni Lotempio does not commit – or solve – murders in real life, she has no trouble doing it on paper. Her lifelong love of mysteries began early on when she was introduced to her first Nancy Drew mystery at age 10 – The Secret in the Old Attic. She (and ROCCO, albeit he’s uncredited) pen the Nick and Nora mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime – the first volume, MEOW IF ITS MURDER, debuted Dec. 2, 2014. Followed by #2, CLAWS FOR ALARM. #3, CRIME AND CATNIP, is out this December. She, Rocco and Maxx make their home in Clifton, New Jersey, just twenty minutes from the Big Apple – New York. Catch up with them at www.tclotempio.com and www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com

Excerpt & Giveaway: The Applicant by Aidee Ladnier

Aidee Ladnier, an award-winning author of speculative fiction, began writing at twelve years old but took a hiatus to be a magician’s assistant, ride in hot air balloons, produce independent movies, collect interesting shoes, fold origami, send ping pong balls into space, and amass a secret file with the CIA. A lover of genre fiction, it has been a lifelong dream of Aidee's to write both romance and erotica with a little science fiction, fantasy, mystery, or the paranormal thrown in to add a zing.

Excerpt & Giveaway: Deception Island by Judith Boss

Judith Boss (née Wager) was born in the village of Honeoye Falls, south of Rochester, New York in the heart of wine country. She attended elementary school in Irondequoit, where her family moved when she was two.

When not in school, she enjoyed wandering the woods and fields around her home and picking beans for 25¢ a basket for Mr. King, who owned the truck farm behind her house. She also loved hiking and camping and was active in the Girl Scouts throughout high school.

An avid writer, when Judy was 11 years old she wrote and illustrated her first “novel," a story about her beloved parakeet “Sparky." My Little Sparky was followed by several other short novels and a book of poems.

Spotlight, Excerpt & Giveaway: Wilde One by Jannine Gallant & Travis Justice by Colleen Shannon

Welcome to my stop on the tour for these two brand new romantic suspense novels. I enjoy both of these authors and am delighted to share their books with you. There's an excerpt from "Wilde One" by Jannine Gallant and if you enjoy it be sure to check out my review.

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Relentless by Vanessa Dare

 

Good morning and welcome! Grab a hot drink and enjoy this excerpt from a new romantic suspsense novel, "Relentless" by Vanessa Dare. Vanessa Dare does it all: Urban contemporary to time traveling to Scotland and everything in between. Her bestselling alter ego, Vanessa Vale, sticks with steamy Wild West romps.

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Excerpt & Giveaway: LADLE TO THE GRAVE by Connie Archer

Good day! Grab a hot drink from the kitchen, cuddle with the cat, and enjoy this excerpt from a cozy mystery, "Ladle to the Grave" by Connie Archer.

Connie Archer is the national bestselling author of the Soup Lover’s Mystery series from Penguin Random House (Berkley Prime Crime). A Spoonful of Murder, A Broth of Betrayal, A Roux of Revenge and Ladle to the Grave are set in the imaginary village of Snowflake, Vermont. A Clue in the Stew will be released in April 2016. Connie was born and raised in New England and now lives on the other coast. You can visit her at www.ConnieArcherMysteries.com, Facebook.com/ConnieArcherMysteries and Twitter @SnowflakeVT.

Excerpt from LOST CAUSES by Mia Marshall & A Giveaway

Look at that lovely cover! Add in the blurb and how could I resist taking part in the tour?

Mia Marshall is the award-winning author of the Elements urban fantasy series. Before she started writing about imaginary worlds, she worked as a high school teacher, script supervisor, story editor, legal secretary, and day care worker. She has lived all along the US west coast and throughout the UK, where she collected an unnecessary number of degrees in literature, education, and film.

These days, she lives in a small house in the Sierra Nevadas, where she is surrounded by a small but deadly feline army.

Find Mia Online:

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EXCERPT And GIVEAWAY: Center of Gravity by Laura McNeill

Today I'm delighted to share with you an excerpt from a new romantic suspense, "Center of Gravity" by Laura McNeill. It mixes family drama, mystery, romance, and psychological suspense and is getting good reviews.

After six years behind the anchor desk at two CBS affiliates, Laura moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast to raise her family. Her accolades in broadcasting include awards from the Associated Press, including Best News Anchor and Best Specialized Reporter.

Laura works at Spring Hill College as the school’s web content and social media manager and​ is active in her community—participating in fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House, and Providence Hospital’s Festival of Flowers.

EXCERPT from New York Minute by Melinda Dozier

 
Good morning! Welcome to my stop on the tour for New York Minute by Melinda Dozier. I have an excerpt for you and there's a tour-wide giveaway. Make yourself comfortable, ignore the snoring cats, put your feet up, and enjoy!

Melinda Dozier is a multi-published contemporary romance author represented by Blue Ridge Literary Agency. After hectic days of teaching English to middle school students, Melinda finds time to write and read in the evenings. She lives in Guatemala, Central America with her husband/college sweetheart who brings "mucho amor" to her life. Melinda enjoys being the queen of her household and dreams of being pampered fully by her three boys once they are grown. Melinda's guilty pleasures include reality TV, traveling, blogging and playing Zynga games.

Find Melinda Online:

Website: www.melindadozier.com
Blog: http://melindadozier.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/melindadozier
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/melindadoz
Author Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/vRwpL
Street Team – Melinda’s Misfits: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MelindasMisfits/

Interview with Jennifer Kacey, One of the Authors of Elite Metal & A GC GIveaway

Today I'm pleased to welcome author Jennifer Kacey to the Nook. She has a story in the just released anthology. "Elite Metal" and answered a few questions for me.

Jennifer Kacey is a writer, mother, and business owner living with her family in Texas. She sings in the shower, plays piano in her dreams, and has to have a different color of nail polish every week. She’s the Amazon top seller and award winning author of the Members Only Series and the Surrender Series along with several standalone novels and novellas. The best advice she’s ever been given? Find the real you and never settle for anything less.

Find Jennifer Online:

Website - http://www.jenniferkacey.com/

Blog – http://www.thedecadentdivas.blogspot.com/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.kacey.7

Facebook Author Page - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferkaceyauthor

Twitter - https://twitter.com/JenniferKacey
Amazon Page - http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Kacey/e/B00GXHUB30/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d9_al1?_encoding=UTF8&refinementId=618073011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0G8ZPDQJVKJPKXNBRY10&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6941549.Jennifer_Kacey

Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/jenniferkacey/

Veiled Intentions by Eileen Carr - Guest Post & Giveaway!

The blurb for this book is so timely and important I knew I had to be part of the tour. The lovely cover didn't hurt either. :) The author, Eileen Carr, has a guest post for you today, and there's a giveaway too. Make yourself comfy and I hope you enjoy!

Eileen Carr was born in Dayton, Ohio. She moved when she was four and only remembers that she was born across the street from Baskin-Robbins. Eileen remembers anything that has to do with ice cream. Or chocolate. Or champagne.

EXCERPTS And GIVEAWAY: The Love Brothers by Liz Crowe

Happy Release Day of Liz Crowe's newest series sThe Love Brothers: Love Garage, Coach Love, Love Brewing, and Family Love. I've yet to read a book by Ms. Crowe but her books do sound good and I always enjoy books about families so today I'm sharing her new series. There are excerpts, a series trailer, and a giveaway for a $50 Amazon GC. Enjoy!

Amazon best-selling author, beer blogger and beer marketing expert, mom of three, and soccer fan, Liz Crowe lives Ann Arbor. She has decades of experience in sales and fund raising, plus an eight-year stint as a three-continent, ex-pat trailing spouse.

EXCERPT and GIVEAWAY - A Taste of Merlot by Heather Heyford

I looked at this book on NetGalley and was tempted but I'm trying to lower the pile of doom so I passed on it. Then the opportunity to be part of the tour came up and I thought, "why not?". Family drama, romance, wine - it's hard to pass those up. I hope you'll enjoy the excerpt and there's a giveaway at the end of the post. Put up your feet and enjoy!

Born in the Northeast, Heather Heyford learned to walk and talk in Texas, and then moved to England. (“Ya’ll want some scones?”) While in Europe, Heather was forced by her cruel parents to spend Saturdays in the leopard vinyl back seat of their Peugeot, motoring from one medieval pile to the next for the lame purpose of ‘learning something.’ What she soon learned was how to allay the boredom by stashing a Cosmo under the seat. Now a recovering teacher, Heather writes love stories, feeds hardboiled eggs to suburban foxes, and makes art in the Mid-Atlantic. See more at HeatherHeyford.com, or visit me on facebook, twitter, pinterest, and instagram.

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: CURIOUS STORIES by Gregory Eaves

Today I have an excerpt for you from a collection of mystery short stories, "Curious Stories" by Gregory Eaves. Gregory was born October 18, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Speedway High School and Indiana University. In his twenties, he traveled extensively throughout the United States, with an eight year stay in San Diego, California, where he studied and practiced meditation.

GIVEAWAY AND EXCERPT from THE EYES OF VENGEANCE by Teri Riggs

Author Teri Riggs is back today with an excerpt from her newest romantic suspense, "The Eyes of Vengeance".  As a child, Teri made up her own bedtime stories. When her children came along, Teri always tweaked the fairy tales she told her daughters, giving them a bit more punch and better endings when needed.

Now she spends her days turning her ideas into books. She lives in Marietta, GA with her husband.

Find Teri Online:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Teri-Riggs/e/B00F2KYWHK/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teri-Riggs/329379907142621

Twitter: @TeriLRiggs

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

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Key to Love by Judy Ann Davis

Romance, intrigue, and a lovely cover, how could I resist?I have an excerpt for you today and a giveaway at the end so get comfy, and enjoy!

Judy Ann Davis began her career in writing as a copy and continuity writer for radio and television in Scranton, PA. Throughout her career, she has written for both industry and education.

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak

 
I have this book in my review pile and I'll be reading it next week as part of the Ho-Ho-Ho Read-A-Thon November 6th - November 11th. When the opportunity to be part of the book blast came up, it seemed a good fit. So, curl up and enjoy the excerpt and come back on November 10th for my review (date subject to change).

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Shift Happens by J.C. McKenzie

The title and cover jumped out at me and said "Read me!" so I read the blurb and knew I wanted to be part of the tour. I have an excerpt for you and at the end of giveaway of the book plus a gift card. Born and raised on the Haida Gwaii, off the West Coast of Canada, J.C. McKenzie grew up in a pristine wilderness that inspired her to dream. She writes Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance.

Find J.C. Online:

Website: www.jcmckenzie.ca
Blog: www.jcmckenzie.blogspot.ca
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/j.c.mckenzie.author
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JC_McKenzie
GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/JCMcKenzie 

Dream Cast for The Eyes Die Last by Teri Riggs & A Giveaway

 

ETA: Well, I'm an idiot. This post was supposed to go up on Friday but I spaced and completely missed it. Scheduling a post works so much better when you actually hit 'publish' and don't leave it in drafts. Yeesh. I'm sorry I goofed up on posting this.

Hello! Author Teri Riggs is back today, talking about her book, "The Eyes Die Last". Teri was destined to be a writer. As a small girl she didn’t read bedtime stories, she made up her own. Who needed Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Little Pigs when there were so many great tales bouncing around in her head? When she grew up and became a mother to three little girls, she continued the tradition of making up bedtime stories. On the occasions she chose to tell conventional fairy tales, Teri usually gave them a bit of tweaking here and there or added a new ending. Her girls loved it.

Find Teri Online:

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GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY With Romantic Suspense Author Teri Riggs

I love romantic suspense and today I have a guest post for you from author Teri Riggs, telling us a little about how she came up with the story for her book, "Resolutions". At the end of the post, there's a giveaway, so read and enjoy!

Teri Riggs was destined to be a writer. As a small girl she didn’t read bedtime stories, she made up her own. Who needed Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Little Pigs when there were so many great tales bouncing around in her head? When she grew up and became a mother to three little girls, she continued the tradition of making up bedtime stories. On the occasions she chose to tell conventional fairytales, Teri usually gave them a bit of tweaking here and there or added a new ending. Her girls loved it.