Likeable Characters and the Perfect Drama

Kindle friends, check out today's featured read, My Sister's Boyfriend by Sylvia McDaniel, a well-written contemporary romance novel and part of The Trouble with Twins series.

A Brief Synopsis of My Sister's Boyfriend: Jennifer Riley never wanted to see Brent Moulton again. Fifteen years have passed since that fateful night when she switched places with her twin sister Julie, and gave her virginity and her love to Brent. Now that he has arrived back in Tyler, Texas will he find out that he slept with the wrong twin and will he realize that Jennifer just might be the right girl for him after all?

What People Are Saying About My Sister's Boyfriend:

"...all the elements of a good romance, all the elements of likable characters and drama." --Margaret Kerr

"The sparks fly and you won't be able to put this one down until you know how it all turns out." --Amazon Reader

Pick up your copy of My Sister's Boyfriend today.

 

A Fun and Entertaining Romance Read

Kindle readers, if your looking for a fun and fast read, take a look at today's featured book, Love Gone to the Dogs (Second Chances) by Margaret Daley. It currently has a 4.3 star rating with 18 reviews. "This book takes a fun romp with a quirky family and their dog. Never let it be said, the family dog can't play his own role in a little romance. Thumbs up for Margaret Daley's quirky characters and delightful romance between two people who need a little nudging from their four-legged friends to discover love." -Amazon Reader

Take a Brief Look at Love Gone to the Dogs:

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Single mom, Leah Taylor, has her hands full with a grandfather, an inventor, who lives a bit risky when it comes to his job and two sons, one a rambunctious genius. But it is her free spirited beagle who gets her into trouble with her new neighbor, Dr. Shane O'Grady, when her dog makes a move on his champion bichon that he wants to breed.

Leah and Shane clash over their dogs that clearly like each other. Leah is determined to ignore her neighbor, but when her youngest son who tries to defy gravity and fly ends up hurt, it is her neighbor, the doctor, who takes care of her son. Can Leah and Shane find love or has love gone to the dogs?

 

About the Author:

 

Margaret has been writing for over 30 years. She started writing in the late 1970s because she wanted to see if she could put a whole story down on paper. That book is still in the drawer and will never see the light of day. But she was able to finish a book, which was her goal.

She decided after that to get some help, and joined a writers' roundtable where she met once a week with some fellow writers who went over each other's work. She sold her first book in the early 1980s and has been selling ever since.

 

What Fans Are Saying About Love Gone to the Dogs:

 

"A very cute romance story about a single mom, her two sons, and her elderly father and their dog Arnold moving to a new neighborhood looking to start over." K. Grant

 

"I haven't read Ms Daley's work before and am delighted to have found such a pleasant author. Love Gone to the Dogs will be the first of many of her stories I look forward to reading." --Amazon Reader

 

"There are nosy, annoying neighbors, troublesome dogs, kids causing trouble and much more. It was a quick read and the story moved along so quickly, I read it in one sitting because I needed to know what was going to happen next!" --Amazon Reader

 

Make sure to grab your copy of Love Gone to the Dogs, you won't be disappointed.

The Perfect Blend of Romance & Suspense

Today's featured novel is Seized By Darkness by Autumn Jordon. A fast paced and exciting blend of romance and suspense. Don't miss this well-crafted novel.

A Brief Synopsis of Seized By Darkness:

Nicole Carson has lived a nightmare for eight years as a hostage and the mistress of a mafia lord. When her captor brings home another kidnapped victim, she seizes the opportunity to save herself, her son and the young girl, leaving the Russian for dead. In order to stay alive and save the family she hasn’t seen in years from the mafia family’s wrath, she must disappear as if she’s never existed. A sting to bring down the largest human trafficking ring in the country goes south for U.S. Marshal William Haus and his C.U.F.F. team. C.U.F.F. catches a break when the mistress of the Russian kingpin is captured with a kidnapped victim. Will bargains with the beautiful mistress. If she helps secure evidence against the mafia, she’ll earn a new life for her and her son. But when Will learns Nicole’s true identity, he wants to call the operation off. Nicole begs the handsome marshal to keep her secret and allow her to put her life on the line for her family.

About the Author:

Award-winning author Autumn Jordon is published in both romantic suspense and romantic western contemporary. Her first release ‘His Witness To Evil’ was a 2009 Golden Heart® finalist and also won the 2010 Golden Leaf for ‘Best First Book’. Taking events from life, twisting them and adding strong heroines and delicious heroes is the recipe she uses for her award-winning novels. She is living her dream as a full-time writer with her own hero in the shadows of the Blue Appalachian Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania. Visit her at www.autumnjordon.com

What People Are Saying About Seized By Darkness:

"Seized By Darkness is a fantastic blend of romance, suspense, "keep you on the edge of your seat", roller coaster ride of a story." --Janet Juengling-Snell

"From the moment this book started until the last page you are on the edge of your seat." --Cindy O

" It's a smooth and enjoyable read with just the right amount of suspense and romance. " --BevPet

Grab your copy of Seized By Darkness today.

Everything You Want in a Romance

Kindle friends, today's Best Indie Books of 2012 SEMIFINALIST is Silver Linings by Kate James. Silver Linings has everything you want in a romance and does not disappoint. This beautifully-written novel currently has a whopping 4.9 star rating.

A Little About Silver Linings:

When tradgedy strikes, Katelyn's world is turned upside down. The beneficiary of her recently deceseased fiancee, Katlyn has his numerous properties at her disposal. Searching for peace, and hoping to move forward, Katelyn heads to the St. Lucian villa. She gradually begins to build a new life and fulfil a dream of owning an art gallery. Hesitantly, she also opens herself to accepting love once more. Yet fate intervenes again, threatening to destroy all that she has begun to build.

About the Author: Kate James spent much of her childhood living in foreign countries, as her professional parents travelled on business. She lived in four countries and spoke five languages before settling down in Canada again to attend university. After graduating, she built a successful business career and ran three substantial organizations. While her writing during this period was mostly business related, including presentations and speeches she delivered both nationally and internationally, her passion is and always has been fiction. As a result, Kate turned her time and energy to her love of the written word.

What People Are Saying About Silver Linings:

"The writing is stunning, and Kate does a superb job of creating her characters; her settings and her story." --Sarah Burns, The Kindle Book Review

"This story will make you cry tears of joy and tears of sadness over again. This is the first book I have read by Kate James and it definitely will not be the last." --Becky

Grab your copy of Silver Linings today.

Must-Read Contemporary Christian Romance

Today's featured book is Deep in the Heart by Staci Stallings. A well-reviewed Contemporary Christian Romance novel that focuses on forgiveness, faith and love. A page-turner with genuine characters. It currently has a 4.5 star rating with over 90 reviews.

A Little About Deep in the Heart: Maggie Montgomery just finished college and is alone in the world. She is temporarily hired as nanny for Texas billionaire, Conrad Ayers and it is her last chance of escaping a life of poverty. As she struggles to fit into a world she was never made to fit in, Maggie wonders if she can ever learn to become a perfect version of herself so she can keep the job, or is she doomed to always be searching for a life she can never quite grasp? Keith Ayers is the son of a Texas billionaire, engaged to a Senator’s daughter he doesn’t want to marry. Suffocating under the constrictions of his life, he meets Maggie who begins to teach him that wealth and power is not everything in this life. But can Keith defy the most powerful men in Texas to follow his heart?

About the Author: A stay-at-home mom with a husband, three kids and a writing addiction on the side, Staci Stallings has numerous titles for readers to choose from. Not content to stay in one genre and write it to death, Staci’s stories run the gamut from young adult to adult, from motivational and inspirational to full-out Christian and back again. Every title is a new adventure! That’s what keeps Staci writing and you reading.

What People Are Saying About Deep in the Heart:

"Once again, Staci reaches `deep in her heart' to spill emotion onto the pages that pulls you into her story with a grasp that will not let go." --Cindy

"I love reading a book with a main character who is such a strong person, loving, kind, and gracious. I also enjoyed seeing God transform the lives of the others in this book." --Sue Reviews

"I have NEVER read any other book more powerful to me than this one. Not only is this a romance and love story, it is a story of forgiveness, transformation in people's lives, acceptance and love." --Becky Pick up your copy of Deep in the Heart today.

 

Catch Some Love on your Kindle...Happy Valentine's Day

Romance fans, we have a treat for you. It's Valentine's Day and we've gathered some great books. Whether you're looking for a red-hot romance, a paranormal romantic suspense, or a funny and cynical look at love - you've come to the right place. KBR has everything you need for your reading enjoyment. So sit back and pick out one or ALL of Cupid's picks...  

Satisfaction: The Collection by Tori Scott - A friends to lovers collection of novellas with recurring characters and an ongoing story line. Together in one volume: Satisfaction Guaranteed, Perfectly Satisfied, and Finally Satisfied. "All of these couples have unique and passionate stories; each highly enjoyable on their own but together simply magical." --Miranda, Joyfully Reviewed    

From Stardust To Babylon by Amanda Bruce - A gripping true love story with an extraordinary supernatural twist, From Stardust To Babylon chronicles a doomed teenage love affair that transforms into an unbreakable bond between the author and the spirit of her former lover. “Unputdownable” – Jan Vance.  

The Newfoundland Vampire by Charles O'Keefe - Like every other geek alive, Newfoundland native Joseph O’Reily secretly wants to be a superhero. At thirteen he fantasized about being a vampire, and ten years later he’s still fantasizing – Cassandra Snow, literally the woman of his dreams, invites him to her place for an evening of personal pleasure. But when strange things start happening afterward, Joseph quickly learns that not all dreams should come true.    

Then Came Love by Mona Ingram - A woman stuck in an unhappy marriage. An undercover RCMP officer on a stakeout. Will their secrets bring them together or tear them apart? "A well-written story that's like taking a bubble bath, soothing, enjoyable, and a bit bubbly to tempt and tease the day away." --Lucy Dashwood  

Return To Totara Park by Shirley Wine - Winsome left Totara Park and her husband Jared, vowing never to return. A vow shattered when she inherits a half share in Totara Park. But the dark secrets she's never shared with her estranged husband lie in wait to threaten her and her adored daughter, Lacey. Winsome learns she a mere pawn in a dark and deadly game, a game whose rules she doesn't know...    

Phone Kitten by Marika Christian - Think Bridget Jones meets Nancy Drew. Throw in a gig as a phone sex operator, an unexpected hunk of a boyfriend, and a client's murder, and you have all the ingredients for the perfect chick-lit romp. "… Phone Kitten is laugh out loud funny from page one. I was immediately captured by Emily and her innocence, and had to laugh at most of the phone sex scenes.” -ChickLitPlus

Brightside by Mark Tullius - Have you ever wanted to hear your lover's thoughts? You won't after reading Brightside, a disturbing thriller where telepaths are rounded up and imprisoned in a beautiful mountain town. "An amazing story, told at breakneck pace...who says science fiction writers cannot develop characters? I don't need to describe the book but only guarantee you won't put it down unfinished." Wardog    

Love Bites by Adrienne Barbeau - Ovsanna Moore is a Hollywood siren, horror film legend, and cut throat producer. She also happens to be a 450-year-old vampyre. In the follow-up to the much acclaimed Vampyres of Hollywood, Adrienne Barbeau paints a wonderfully sly portrait of cinematic vampyres, as well as the nature of celebrity, and the entertainment industry.  

Breathe by Elena Dillon - Jasmine’s life wasn't normal for a 16 year old girl. It hadn't been normal since the unsolved murder of her older sister, Daisy, two years ago. To start anew, her family moved away from their hometown to Lafayette, Louisiana. Life would be perfect if not for the creepy phone calls, texts, and flowers in her locker. Could the Monster have followed them to Lafayette? Was he coming after her this time? Maybe she was just worrying unnecessarily…or not.  

Perfect Skin by Nick Earls - Dating can be daunting. Especially for a single father. "It's touching, funny and his main character has that charming haphazardness that Earls does so well. You can readily fall in love with the characters and their imperfections and you quickly find yourself wincing at Jon's experiences and egging him on as he tries to balance fatherhood, love and loss." --James Turnbull    

Meets Girl: A Novel by Will Entrekin - It's romance and fairy tales, magic and writing, when a boy falls in love with a girl who doesn't love him in return. "A great read indeed . . . Entrekin has really shown himself to be a first rate novelist with Meets Girl. The story crackles with energy as it progresses toward a satisfying conclusion." -The Outer View      

Eye of the Moonrat by Trevor H. Cooley - Ogres and dragons, warriors and wizards are destined to clash, their fates guided by The Bowl of Souls. "...they transport you to a wonderful world filled with fantasy, hope, good vs. evil, adventure, love - they're amazing!" --Shaun  

The Marriage Bargain by Sandra Edwards - Julian de Laurent needs a temporary wife. Camille Chandler needs a job after he inadvertently gets her fired. If she agrees, he'll pay her five million to marry him. It's just a business deal, but neither could have foreseen what happens next, especially Camille, when she learns he's capable of stealing her heart.      

A DEAD RED HEART by RP Dahlke - Lalla Bains is done with Billy Wayne's lovesick antics. And when he litters her beloved red Cadillac with poetry scrawled on paper snowflakes, it's the last straw. But that doesn't mean she wants the homeless war veteran to drop dead at her feet—with a pair of blue handled scissors stuck in his heart.  

Cupid's Beau by Alicia Dean - Ivy Pierce is a Cupid who prides herself on doing her job well. Except when it comes to Grant Crawford. Each time she’s supposed to shoot her arrow into his heart, her stomach hurts, her chest hurts, and she feels….sad. After Ivy sabotages Grant’s last chance at love, her boss, Aphrodite, sends her to earth to right her wrong. She has until Valentine’s Day to help him find his soul mate. But the more she’s around him, the more she wants him for herself. A Cupid and a human? Unheard of.    

Binding Arbitration by Elizabeth Marx - Through the corridors of the Windy City’s criminal courts, single mother Libby Tucker knows exactly how far she’ll go to save her cancer-stricken son’s life. The undefeated defense attorney is prepared to fight, but the cost of this victory requires revisiting old heartaches. *Marked down to $1.99 for a limited time  

Someone Else's Fairytale by E.M. Tippetts - Jason Vanderholt, Hollywood's hottest actor, falls head over heels for everygirl, Chloe Winters, who hasn't gotten around to watching most of his movies. She becomes the woman every other woman in America is dying to be, but it just isn't her fairytale. "An engaging story exploring true love, fairytales and the essence of being yourself." Paranormal Fantasy Addict      

Undertow by Elle Chardou - Always one for an adventure...Evie Sandstrom decides to leave after college break and spend the summer in Boston. The Irish Gangster... Finn Reilly is not only a bad-boy drug dealer but he is also Evie's first love. When they meet again in Boston, sparks begin to fly and although they share one huge secret that should have destroyed them forever, it unites them at a time when she needs all the help she can get. Will true love prevail or will life get in the way and spoil their chances of happiness?  

**Make sure to grab one, or all, of our fantastic Valentine's Day Escapes today.

A Refreshingly Bold Romance

Romance readers, you're going to love today's New Release, Sugar & Spice by Kristen Beairsto. "The girls in this novel, are a lot gutsier and more substantive, compared to the main female characters I've read dozens of times, which is a refreshing change." --CJ, The Kindle Book Review

A Brief Look At Sugar & Spice:

Frankie has deemed herself permanently single after a few relationship catastrophes. Between the international expansion of the lingerie catalog company she runs with friends and labor strikes, she has little time for love.

Royce Weston has other ideas. When he runs into Frankie at a night club, business is the last thing on his mind. But Royce winds up assigned to work with Frankie when she partners with his family’s investment firm to fund her expansion.

Frankie appears confident – but with Royce watching her every move, doubt weighs her down and her insecurities cause her to overcompensate to show she’s a strong businesswoman. When all of her defenses fail to keep him at arms length, Frankie wonders: is it possible to mix business and pleasure?

About the Author:

Kristen grew up an avid reader. She started with young adult before she technically hit the age range and moved on to sci-fi classics by Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury. Having started writing novel length stories at the age of eleven, Kristen's stories all took a romantic turn from that point on.

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What a Fan had to say about Sugar & Spice:

"Thumbs up from me. Read it pretty much straight through in the one sitting. Always a good indicator. The characters were real and had heart, and I liked the way it all ended up. I love a good AH.... moment and this one delivers." --CJ, The Kindle Book Review

Grab your copy of Sugar & Spice today.