EXCERPT & GC GIVEAWAY: Evidence of Trust by Stacey Joy Netzel

Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour organized for "Evidence of Trust", a romantic suspense, by Stacey Joy Netzel. Stacey will be awarding a $20 gift card (winners choice) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter at the end of this post. Please click the banner to see the other stops on this tour.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stacey Joy Netzel is an avid reader and loves all movies with a happily ever after. She lives in Wisconsin with her family, a couple horses and some barn cats. In her limited free time she enjoys gardening, canning, and visiting her parents in Northeastern Wisconsin (Up North), at the family cabin on the lake.

Find Stacey Online:

Newsletter: http://bit.ly/SJNnewsletter

Website and Blog: http://www.StaceyJoyNetzel.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaceyJoyNetzel

Twitter: http://twitter.com/StaceyJoyNetzel

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Unseasonal War by David Englund

Hello, today I have a short excerpt from a science fiction thriller and a giveaway of the book. David Englund is a storyteller (science fiction author) and teaches economics at North Dakota State University. His first two titles, "Upsetting the Tides" and "Unseasonal War" are available on Amazon. "Camouflaged Encounters" is due out in late 2014 and the fourth and fifth books are in progress.

Find David Online:

Blog - http://davidjenglund.blogspot.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/david.englund.104

 

GC GIVEAWAY & EXCERPT: No Hard Feelings by Marta Tandori

Hello, and welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for "No Hard Feelings" by Marta Tandori. "No Hard Feelings" is the first in a new mystery series so take this chance to check it out.

By the time Marta Tandori reached fifth grade, she was an avid reader and writer with a stack of short stories collecting dust in a box under her bed but it wasn’t until she began studying acting in her early twenties at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York that Marta realized acting wasn’t really her passion – writing fiction was. What followed was years of writing workshops as well as correspondence courses in writing for children through the Institute of Children’s Literature in Connecticut. She credits the award winning author, Troon Harrison, as the instructor who helped her find her literary voice. Marta’s first work of middle-grade fiction, BEING SAM, NO MATTER WHAT was published in 2005, followed by EVERY WHICH WAY BUT KUKU! in 2006. With her more recent endeavors, Marta has shifted her writing focus to mysteries and suspense having “strong female protagonists with closets full of nasty skeletons and the odd murder or two to complicate their already complicated lives”.

Find Marta Online:

Website  http://martatandori.com,
Facebook Author Page at www.facebook.com/MartaTandoriAuthor,
Twitter @MartaTandori 

GC GIVEAWAY & GUEST POST by P.M. Carlson

 

Hello and welcome. Come in and get comfy. Today I have a guest post for you on why author P.M. Carlson decided to set her mystery series during the Vietnam era and there's a tour wide giveaway for a gift card at the end. So grab a beverage and enjoy!

P.M. Carlson taught psychology and statistics at Cornell University before deciding that mystery writing was more fun. She has published twelve mystery novels and over a dozen short stories. Her novels have been nominated for an Edgar Award, a Macavity Award, and twice for Anthony Awards. Two short stories were finalists for Agatha Awards. She edited the Mystery Writers Annual for Mystery Writers of America for several years, and served as president of Sisters in Crime.

Find P.M. Online:

Website - http://www.pmcarlson.net

Publisher Website - http://www.crumcreekpress.com

Blog Tour Review & Giveaway: Tea and Primroses by Tess Thompson

Publisher: Booktrope
Series: Legley Bay Collection
Format Read: e-book
Source: from publisher in exchange for honest review
Release Date: February 16, 2014
Buying Links: Amazon* | Book Depository* |  Barnes & Noble
* affiliate links; the blog receives a small commission from purchases made through these links.

Blurb from goodreads:

Nothing is as it seemed in calm, quaint Legley Bay.

Famous novelist Constance Mansfield lived a seemingly straightforward – if private – and somewhat predictable life. Friends, beloved daughter Sutton, a beautiful home, and all the success an author could wish for. A perfect life….but was it?

When a hit and run accident suddenly takes her mother’s life, Sutton finds hidden secrets with her heartbreak. Emotional walls she assumed Constance had built to protect her privacy may have been to protect something – or someone – else entirely. Family and friends return home for support, including her own lost-love, Declan. He’s the first thing she craves to help her cope with her loss and the questions she’s left with, but he’s also the last person she wants to see. Will he be able to put down roots at last?

Can the loss of true love be the making of a life, or is it destined to be the undoing of everything? When money, power and love combine across time, anything is possible.

EXCERPT & GC GIVEAWAY: Sweet Callahan Homecoming by Tina Leonard

 

Welcome! Today's excerpt is from a contemporary romance released last week by Harlequin Publishing, "Sweet Callahan Homecoming". USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Tina Leonard writes with humor, sexiness, and fun. With nearly three million books sold, she plans to keep writing the stories readers enjoy. Her schedule keeps her very busy creating independent heroines and the irresistible heroes who love them.

Find Tina Online:

Web www.tinaleonard.com
Twitter www.twitter.com/Tina_Leonard
Facebook www.facebook.com/authortinaleonard
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/tinaleonard1

Giveaway & Excerpt from Cold Day in Hell by Jerrie Alexander

 Today's excerpt is from a romantic suspense, "Cold Day in Hell" by Jerrie Alexander. A student of creative writing in her youth, Jerrie set aside her passion when life presented her with a John Wayne husband, and two wonderful children. A career in logistics offered her the opportunity to travel to many beautiful locations in America, and she revisits them in her romantic suspense novels.

 The author of THE GREEN-EYED DOLL, THE LAST EXECUTION, SOMONE TO WATCH OVER ME, and HELL OR HIGH WATER, book 1 in the Lost and Found, Inc. Jerrie lives in Texas, loves sunshine, children’s laughter, sugar (human and granulated), and researching for her heroes and heroines.

But the characters went with her, talked to her, and insisted she share their dark, sexy stories with others. She writes alpha males and kick-ass women who weave their way through death and fear to emerge stronger because of, and on occasion in spite of, their love for each other. She likes to torture people, make them suffer, and if they’re strong enough, they live happily ever after.

Interview with Author Ramona Flightner & A Giveaway

Today I have an interview with Ramona Flightner, author of the historical fiction novel, "Banished Love". There's also a giveaway at the end so grab a drink and start reading. Enjoy!

Ramona Flightner is a native of Missoula, Montana. After graduating from Tufts University with a B.A. in Spanish, she earned a Masters degree in Spanish Literature from the University of Montana. Her Master’s thesis, Chilean Testimonial Literature: the collective suffering of a people, highlighted her continued interest in the stories of those who were at risk of being forgotten or silenced.

She studied nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a Master’s in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked for ten years as a family nurse practitioner providing care to the poor and under insured at two community health centers, first in Wilmington, Delaware and now in Boston, Massachusetts.

GC Giveaway, Excerpt & Free Book: Untangle My Heart by Maria K. Alexander

NOTE: THE BOOK IS FREE AT AMAZON FOR THE DURATION OF THIS TOUR. 

"Untangle My Heart" is a contemporary romance, available now, that is currently free at Amazon in Kindle format. Today I have an excerpt so if you like that, you can go download the book. The author, Maria Alexander, is also giving away a $25 gift card to one commenter on the tour, enter below.

A romantic at heart, Maria K. Alexander spent hours as a young girl getting lost in and wishing to be one of the heroines in the stories she read. Books gave her the ability to go to another world where she loved meeting new characters, learning about their problems, and watching them fall in love.

Maria blogs and shares her writing journey with her critique partners at: http://thevioletfemmes.com

When not writing, Maria loves to read, bake, downhill ski, visit the beach, and watch romantic comedies. Maria lives in New Jersey with her husband and children, and writes in her “spare” time between juggling a full-time job and her kids’ busy schedules.

You can keep in touch with her at: http://mariakalexander.com

Find Maria Online:

Website: http://mariakalexander.com

The Violet Femmes Blog: http://thevioletfemmes.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MKAlexander1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maria-K-Alexander-Author/201236689917319
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/mariakalexander

Excerpt & Giveaway - The Girl from Long Guyland by Lara Reznik

Welcome to my stop on the excerpt tour for a thriller, "The Girl from Long Guyland" by Lara Reznik. You all know, I love excerpts; they're a great way to get a taste for an author's writing. The title alone tells me this author has a sense of humor. :) 

Lara Reznik grew up on Long Island but escaped to New Mexico in 1970 in a Karmann Ghia that she and her boyfriend jump-started cross-country. As an English major at the University of New Mexico, Lara studied under esteemed authors Rudolfo Anaya and the late Tony Hillerman. She also attended a summer program at the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop.

           

Ambidextrous from birth, Lara preferred her right-brained creative side, but discovered she could make a better living with her left-brain skills, so entered the I.T. field in 1985.

          

Lara published her first novel, "The Girl From Long Guyland" in November 2012. The novel ranked #1 during its recent Amazon Kindle promotion and has over 115,000 Kindle downloads. In addition to her novels, Lara has written and optioned three screenplays that have garnered semifinalist and finalist wins in the Austin Heart of Film, Southwest Writers, TV Writer, Chesterfield and Writer's Digest contests. Currently, Lara is working on a new novel based on her screenplay, The M&M Boys.

Find Lara Online:

  

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/LARAREZNIK23?ref=hl&bookmark_t=page

WEBSITE - https://www.larareznik.COM

Blog Tour Review of Echo Prophecy by Lindsey Fairleigh & A GC Giveaway

Publisher: L2 Books
Series: Echo Trilogy #1
Format Read: Kindle book
Source: tour company in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: August 16, 2013
Buying Links: Amazon* | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Book Depository*
* affiliate link; the blog receives a small commission for purchases made through this link. 

Blurb from goodreads:

The first book in a new paranormal romance/historical mystery trilogy.

"...we only see what we want to see...what we expect to see..."

Discover what's hidden--a powerful, mythic race, an ancient Egyptian prophecy, and a love strong enough to shatter the boundaries of time.

Alexandra Larson isn't human...but she doesn't know that. As far as Lex is concerned, she's simply an ambitious and independent archaeology grad student with a knack for deciphering ancient languages, especially the various forms of Egyptian. When she's recruited to work on her dream excavation, her translating skills uncover the secret entrance to an underground Egyptian temple concealed within Djeser-Djeseru--the famous mortuary temple of Queen Hatchepsut. Lex is beyond thrilled by her discovery...as is the enigmatic and alluring excavation director, Marcus Bahur.

  As the relationship between Lex and Marcus heats up, a series of shocking revelations leave the young archaeologist reeling. Once Lex discovers the truth of her ancient Egyptian roots--the truth of her more-than-human nature--the people she trusts most make one final, terrifying revelation: Lex is the central figure of a four-thousand-year-old prophecy. She is the only thing standing between the power to alter the very fabric of time and an evil megalomaniac...who also happens to be her father. As events set in motion over four millennia ago lead Lex and Marcus from Seattle to the heart of Egypt, the fate of mankind depends on one thing: the strength of Lex's love.

***Contains adult content.***

Excerpt from Selkie's Song by Clare Austin

 
A second chance romance, a hint of mythology, the beautiful and fabled land of Ireland - all story elements that are hard to resist and today's book has them all. I have a brief excerpt to share with you. 

Clare Austin submitted her first manuscript to a publisher at the age of eight years. She wishes she still had that rejection letter.

Many years and not a few stories later, with characters knocking at the inside of her cranium and begging to be released, Clare’s romantic comedy, Butterfly, was published. There followed a suspenseful sequel, Angel’s Share, and Hot Flash, a women’s fiction/romance for mature women and the men who love them.

Clare lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and enjoys her horses, playing her violin, and traveling to Ireland every summer. 

 Find Clare Online:


Website: www.clareaustin.com
Blog: http://clareaustin.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Authorclare

Excerpt from Bama Bride by Joan Chandler & GC Giveaway

 My first excerpt of the week is from a contemporary romance, "Bama Bride", by Joan Chandler. To celebrate its release, she's having a book blitz with excerpts and a giveaway. 

Joan Chandler is a Florida native who has lived in the Deep South all of her life. She is married with two children who are her pride and joy. She lives a double life of sorts, holding down a nine-to-five job during the day, and writing steamy romance at night—often with her black cat curled up in her arms as she types.

When she’s not spending her spare time working on her next novel, she loves to go camping, sharing girls’ night out with her friends, walking her two dogs, and watching college football.

Find Joan Online: 

BLOG:   www.joanchandler.wordpress.com 

twitter: @joanchandler1

facebook: Joan Chandler 

email: joanchandler13@gmail.com

Burn on the Western Slope by Angela Smith - Excerpt & Giveaway

 I have another excerpt for you today; "Burn on the Western Slope" by Angela Smith is a romantic suspense set in Montana. The hero is an FBI agent and I am a sucker for a lawman. :)

GC Giveaway & Spotlight On A Deadly Truth by Joyce Proell

Today's book is a little bit different; it's a historical romantic suspense. Historical romances aren't my usual thing but this one sounded very interesting plus it's a romantic suspense, and the cover is spooky.

A GC Giveaway & An Excerpt from Mystery Novel "Defective" by Joan Hall Hovey

Hello and welcome to another excerpt. Suspense author Joan Hall Hovey is out touring to promote her novels, "Defective" and "Nowhere to Hide". So, get a drink, get comfortable and enjoy your read!

Giveaway & An Excerpt from Bad Publicity by Joanne Lessner

Today's excerpt is from a new mystery, "Bad Publicity" by Joanne Lessner. Joanne Sydney Lessner is the author of BloodWrites Award-Winner and Awesome Indies Mystery Pick "The Temporary Detective", which introduces Isobel Spice, aspiring actress and resourceful office temp turned amateur sleuth. Isobel’s adventures continue in Bad Publicity. Joanne’s debut novel, "Pandora's Bottle" (Flint Mine Press), which was inspired by the true story of the world’s most expensive bottle of wine, was named one of the top five books of 2010 by Paperback Dolls. No stranger to the theatrical world, Joanne enjoys an active performing career, and with her husband, composer/conductor Joshua Rosenblum, has co-authored several musicals, including the cult hit Fermat's Last Tango and Einstein's Dreams, based on the celebrated novel by Alan Lightman. Her play, Critical Mass, received its Off Broadway premiere in October 2010 as the winner of the 2009 Heiress Productions Playwriting Competition. 

Excerpt from The Seduction of Esther by Jennifer Wilck

Hello! Another day, another excerpt. I do love excerpts. :D "The Seduction of Esther" is a romance centered around the Jewish holiday of Purim. The blurb and the cover caught my eye and I eagerly signed up.

Giveaway & Blog Tour Review of Aboard the Wishing Star by Debra Parmley

Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Format Read: PDF
Source: Tour company in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: October 11, 2012
Buying Links: Amazon* | Barnes & Noble | OmniLit
* affiliate link; clicking & making a purchase will result in a small commission for the blog.

Blurb from goodreads:

When Kara's, husband is shot and killed in front of her in what she's told is a random act of violence, she becomes convinced the world is unsafe. Her life is quiet and predictable, until she wins a Caribbean cruise for two and takes along her best friend.

On her trip she meets Nate, a scuba dive instructor and ex marine. He'll teach her to face her fear of deep water and teach her to snorkel. Will Kara learn to trust him with her heart, when she fears this shipboard romance will reach an end and she'll never see him again, leaving her broken hearted?

When Kara's boss shows up at their first port of call unexpectedly, Nate's protective nature comes out.

Her creepy boss becomes more aggressive after she returns to Ohio and when she calls Nate he gets on the first plane. Can Nate rescue her? 

Bea's Thoughts: 

I have mixed feelings about this book. It's a romantic suspense that's light on suspense but generous with the romance. There are some things I liked a lot and some things that had me shaking my head. I'll start with those.

Excerpt from Wounded Angel by Stacy Gail

This is another busy week for excerpts and read-a-longs and today's is the first one. "Wounded Angel" is a new paranormal romance by Stacy Gail. A competitive figure skater from the age of eight, Stacy Gail began writing stories in between events to pass the time. By the age of fourteen, she told her parents she was either going to be a figure skating coach who was also a published romance writer, or a romance writer who was also a skating pro. Now with a day job of playing on the ice with her students, and writing everything from steampunk to cyberpunk, contemporary to paranormal at night, both dreams have come true.