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Showing posts with label Kenrick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kenrick. Show all posts

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Cat Thursday - Fine Art


 Welcome to the weekly meme hosted by The True Book Addict that celebrates cats; their foibles and humorousness and the joy they bring. You can join in by posting a favorite LOL cat pic you made or came across, cat art or share with us pics of your own felines, then post your link up at The True Book Addict.

Romance author JoAnne Kenrick was at RT earlier this month and shared on facebook some pics she took. With her permission, I'm sharing this one.

Fine art, indeed. :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154178097900486&set=pcb.10154178098660486&type=1&theater


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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Outback Dirty by JoAnne Kenrick: Review, Interview & Swag Giveaway


Are you ready to get dirty! Yes? Okay, grab a towel and let's begin. Today CarolKat is reviewing "Outback Dirty" by JoAnne Kenrick, then there's an interview she did with JoAnne and at the end, a chance to win some swag from JoAnne. "Outback Dirty" is the kick off to a new series, Calendar Men, from Decadent Publishing. For more on the Calendar Men books, please visit: http://calendar-men.blogspot.com/

Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Series: Calendar Men #1
Format Read: Kindle
Source: reviewer purchased
Release Date: January 1, 2014
Buying Links: KindleUS* KindleUK KindleCA KindleDE Nook ARe* Smashwords 
* affiliate links; the blog receives a small commission for purchases made through these links.


Blurb from the author:
She'll do anything to win him back... even if it means getting OUTBACK DIRTY.

Chris Ruter's plan for Australia Day is to beat the heat by letting the beer flow. His New York ex, Janine, seems determined to drive the heel of her sharp stiletto right through the wall he's built to avoid memories of her--but does she want him in front of her camera or in her bed?

Janine Red is ready to get outback dirty to win back her sexy ex. Following him to his plantation, their bushwalk turns into a trip down memory lane. Can the magic of the outback heal her sprained ankle--and their hearts?

Exclusive excerpt at the ARe Cafe


Thursday, January 2, 2014

Review & Excerpt of Seal the Deal by JoAnne Kenrick

Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Series: ISLE OF MAN AND SELKIE BOOK ONE; A 1NS NOVELLA
Format Read: Kindle
Source: the author in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Buying Links: Amazon* | ARe* | Barnes & Noble | Decadent
* affiliate links; the blog receives a small commission for purchases made through these links.

Blurb from the author:

After being ditched at the altar, Finn Kneale isolates himself at Port St. Mary’s magnificent lighthouse. A violent storm ravishes the coastline, pitching the maritime tower into the Irish sea and transforming Finn into a seal. Carefree at first, he soon longs to walk as a man again. When leap year arrives, bathing land and sea in magic, Finn temporarily regains his human form. If he can’t find his soul mate in twenty-four hours, he’ll be back to cavorting among the waves.

Anne Ward—resident midwife and newcomer to Port St. Mary, Isle of Man—guards some wild secrets of her own while avoiding entanglements with married doctors. A believer in fate, she seeks out Madame Eve’s exclusive agency to help find her destined mate. 1Night Stand matches these two lonely souls. But will their extraordinary date allow Finn and Anne to open their hearts to magical possibilities and Seal the Deal?

Friday, June 14, 2013

TRAILER REVEAL! Irish Kisses by JoAnne Kenrick

Irish Kisses, the complete collection of JoAnne Kenrick's stories set in Bell's Irish Pub, is now available in PRINT.


Thursday, May 23, 2013

Cover Reveal for Irish Kisses by JoAnne Kenrick



Irish Kisses
Print edition
COMING THIS SUMMER!


The boys from Bell's Irish Pub have been delivering tasty treats to digital readers around the globe, and hitting bestseller lists at Amazon, All Romance, and Bookstrand. And now, they're coming to PRINT!

A collection of five romances set in Bell's Irish Pub, each with its own special tasty treat served by the staff of Bell's. The 1Night Stand dating service shakes and stirs things up for Bell's. When Madame Eve puts two people together for just one night, anything is possible…. Throw in sexy cocktails and to-die-for Irish hotties, and it's a recipe for sweet Irish kisses and perhaps even wedding Bell's.

SWEET IRISH KISS
Can he win her over with his secret weapon, a Sweet Irish Kiss, or is Rachel still too scared to love?

SHAMROCKED
Will his Irish charm and toys be enough to hold onto his leading lady, or will his heart be Shamrocked into next week?

THREESOME SWEETNESS
Is a dash of Threesome Sweetness the remedy each is looking for, or will the date leave a bitter aftertaste each will regret for the rest of their lives?

HOT WINTER KISS
Can she hack it in the real world of romance, or are life's complications and treacherous snowstorms best left to the pages of a book?

MARRY ME, I'M IRISH
Does she love him enough to leave the comforts of England? And is there something behind his sudden proposal?

Cover Artist: www.EstrellaCoverArt.com

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The green is perfect for the books and it certainly stands out. But, is it just me or do the shirts look like they have blood on them? And what happened to their heads? What do you think?


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JoAnne is doing a giveaway in celebration of the print books' release. 


PRIZES:
$20 eBucks to spend in JoAnne's favorite ebook store: All Romance (www.allromanceebooks.com) - prize is sponsored by JoAnne Kenrick

2 winners will each win a digital copy of Marry Me, I'm Irish via All Romance - Prize sponsored by JoAnne Kenrick

HOW TO ENTER:
Leave an awesome comment for the lovely blogger hosting the cover reveal for IRISH KISSES!

For extra entries, use the rafflecopter code on JoAnne Kenrick's Blog: http://britauthor.blogspot.com

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Madame Eve of 1Night Stand - A Guest Post by JoAnne Kenrick


Today's guest is erotic romance author JoAnne Kenrick. Born n bred Brit, JoAnne Kenrick grew up in a wee sea-side town in North Wales and has enjoyed a variety of vocations such as holistic healer, window dresser, and ghost tour guide. Having lived in Wales, England, and Scotland with her dear family, she finally escaped the dull British summers to reside in sunny Australia. After two years, they moved to the States where she endured three harsh winters in Minnesota. She now lives in North Carolina with her husband, two kids and two puddy cats. When they aren't demanding her attention, or jumping on her head, she strums away on the keys of her little laptop, creating worlds and adventures she could only ever dream of. Come across the pond and faraway....with JoAnne Kenrick! Get exclusive sneak peeks at her new and upcoming releases by signing up to her quarterly newsletter here: http://tinyletter.com/joannekenrick

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If you're looking for something a little bit extra spicy, but very sweet, then Threesome Sweetness may just be the perfect ebook to warm up this winter's day for you. A married couple get their menage on to try bring back the heat into their relationship -- apart of Decadent Publishing's 1Night Stand series, the Irish Kisses books are hawt little novellas set in and around Bell's Irish Pub and the staff who work there.

Of course, a menage in a pretty extreme way of spicing things up in a marriage. Most couples reach for the toy box or some sexy lingerie.

But then, fictional characters do like to walk on the wild side of their options.

And Madame Eve does have a way about her; she seems to know exactly what her clients needs are before they do.
 

When Elizabeth discovers her husband has arranged for her fantasy to be a reality, though, she isn't best pleased. Has Madame Eve finally lost her touch? Or is there reason behind this match? (Guess you'll have to pick up the book to find out, eh? mwahaha)


For those who aren't familiar with the 1Night Stand series, here's the deal:

The multi-author series is based around Madame Evangeline’s match-making skills. A woman to be reckoned with, and owner of a highly successful matchmaking service. She firmly believes if you put the right two people together for just one night, anything is possible. Especially when the dates take place at the fabulous Castillo Hotels and Resorts in some of the most exotic places in the world. 

I think I've shared this before, but I've always seen her to be just like Lesley Ann Down, or to be exact, the character she plays in North And South, Madeline Fabray. Of course, she'd be more up to date and in this century. But how graceful she is, and how romantic and full of old fashioned manners.  It helps me to imagine what she might look like, or be like, when writing my 1NS stories. What about you, the reader? If you've read 1Night Stand stories, do you find yourself wondering what she might look like? If so, who did you imagine her to be? 

I'd love to set her up on a date ;) 

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Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Romance, Erotica
Series: Irish Kisses #3
Format: ebook
Release Date: November 9th, 2012
Buying Links:  Amazon   Barnes & Noble   Decadent Publishing   OmniLit

I have this one in my TBR pile but I read and enjoyed the first one, "Sweet Irish Kiss". 

For an excerpt from book two, "Shamrocked", click here.
For an excerpt from "Threesome Sweetness", click here
For an excerpt from book four, "Hot Winter Kisses", click here.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Excerpt from Hot Winter Kisses by JoAnne Kenrick


It may be cold and gray outside (depending on where you live) but this post should warm you up. "How Winter Kiss" is part of JoAnne's sexy but sweet 1NS series with Decadent Publishing. I've read the first book and the other three, including this one, are in my TBR pile. I'm saving them for a cold, yucky day when I can curl up on the couch and enjoy!


Born n bred Brit, JoAnne Kenrick grew up in a wee sea-side town in North Wales and has enjoyed a variety of vocations such as holistic healer, window dresser, and ghost tour guide. Having lived in Wales, England, and Scotland with her dear family, she finally escaped the dull British summers to reside in sunny Australia. After two years, they moved to the States where she endured three harsh winters in Minnesota. She now lives in North Carolina with her husband, two kids and two puddy cats. When they aren't demanding her attention, or jumping on her head, she strums away on the keys of her little laptop, creating worlds and adventures she could only ever dream of. Come across the pond and faraway....with JoAnne Kenrick! www.joannekenrick.com

Get exclusive sneak peeks at her new and upcoming releases by signing up to her quarterly newsletter here: http://tinyletter.com/joannekenrick


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                                                               Excerpt - PG/13



Digging out the treat the staff had bought her for her trip, all wrapped in hot hunks printed gift paper, she grinned. She’d promised to wait until she’d arrived at the castle before opening her surprise, but if not for the ferry delay and the bus strikes, she’d be snug by the fireplace already. By her calculations, present time had come and gone. She ripped that baby open and found a gift only good friends would think to buy her.

“An e-reader!”

They’d included a card, on the front of which a very sexy Santa hung up a fishnet stocking over a cartoon fireplace.

Now you’ll be able to carry those sexy stories around with you wherever you go, without your grandkids ever discovering those smutty covers! And to ensure your holiday is romantic, we’ve stocked your reader with books from your favorite series. One is about an Irish castle owner. Wink, wink. Oh, and talking of romance, tucked into the cover is another present to ensure your Christmas is one filled with joy.

Happy holidays! Your wee family from Bell’s.

Sandra thumbed around the cover and found what looked like an invitation. She opened the envelope and cringed. A 1Night Stand date. Hell’s bells. Had to be Devlin’s idea, the cheeky sod. Her co-worker always teased her about her reading habits at work. Yup. This trickery had Devlin written all over it. Insensitive bastard.

“Sandra? I’m from Ballygalley, here ta give ya a ride ta the castle. Bloody good job the barman recalled seeing ya. I’d never have found ya tucked way back here.”

A man loomed over her, his face shadowed by a knit hat pulled down to his temples; a hint of dark ginger peeked through the wool.

He rubbed his hands together then blew on them. “Let’s get a move on, shall we?”

Christmas lametta tinsel from above reflected across his smoldering, indigo glare. His brow furrowed and a glint of impatience flickered in his eyes. He rubbed at his stubbled face, and she could have sworn she heard the gentle sweep of thick whiskers brushing his palm. Her ex used to do the same thing when he was deep in thought. A tightening in her throat stalled her.

“Not got all night.” He pulled out her chair, nearly knocking her flying.

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Hot Winter Kiss 
Author: JoAnne Kenrick
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Series: Irish Kisses #4; 1NS
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Erotica
Release Date: November 30, 2012
Format: eBook
Length: 305 KB

Book Blurb (from author):

Hot winter kisses to warm broken hearts….



Sick of tending to everyone else’s needs around the holidays, divorced barmaid and granny Sandra ferries it from London to Belfast. All she wants for Christmas is some peace with a romance story in front of a roaring fire in a remote Irish castle. What she gets is a most unexpected Christmas present from her friends at Bell’s—A 1Night Stand with a young Irishman.


Can she hack it in the real world of romance, or are life’s complications and treacherous snowstorms best left to the pages of a book?

Newly widowed Ardan Draighean owns Ballygalley castle. Once run as a hotel with his late wife, the stone building now serves as a home for him and his son. After hearing about Madame Eve’s matchmaking skills, he contacts her in search of the perfect match. Although much older than him—by fifteen years—Sandra is his ideal woman. He be damned if he’ll let a good story get in the way of his happy ever after with her.

Hot winter kisses are all this couple needs to stay warm this Christmas, but will the heat stay long after the magical season of mistletoe has finished?


PARINGS: m/f
FLAME RATING: four
GENRE: contemporary romance
PAGE COUNT: 47
CONTENT: May to December / Tinsel Play / Irish Castle / Snowed In / Holiday Romance