Valentine Blitz Countdown - Day 9

-->When I was a kid I read a book a day, scribbled stories, and dreamed about having my very own book on the library shelf. I grew up in San Francisco, but now live in an adobe house on the banks of the Rio Grande with my husband and sons. I've stayed in the haunted tower room at Borthwick Castle in Scotland; sailed the Seine in Paris; ridden a camel in Petra; shopped the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; and spent the night in an old Communist hotel in Bulgaria, and anything old and musty and ancient with a secret story to tell.

I'm the author of 10 award-winning middle-grade and Young Adult novels, I make way too many cookies when I'm writing - and I've got the best book trailers in the universe - for reals! www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com.

Awards: Southwest Book Award, Whitney Award for Best Youth Novel, Whitney Award Finalist and Association of Mormon Letters of Art Award, Bank Street College Best Books of 2011, 2013, and 2015, a Crystal Kite Finalist, and New Mexico/Arizona Book Award Winner. Three Top 10 Lists from BOOKLIST: Top 10 Romance, Top 10 Historical, Top 10 Religion/Spirituality for 2015. 

-->Website: www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com
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-->BANISHED is the epic sequel to FORBIDDEN, set in the unforgiving deserts of ancient Mesopotamia. Jayden's courage will be put to the test as she fights for her survival and the one she loves.

Jayden thought she had lost everything. After months of traveling in the desert, she discovers her beloved Kadesh is injured but still alive. However, the two must flee immediately, for the vengeful and jealous Horeb is on their trail, desperate to take Jayden back to be his bride.

The trek to the southern lands comes with heartache and danger, and as Jayden and Kadesh draw closer to their destination, she realizes that even he has been keeping secrets from her . . . ones that will change everything.

Kimberley Griffiths Little's riveting sequel to Forbidden will leave readers begging for the final installment.

-->http://www.amazon.com/Banished-Forbidden-Kimberley-Griffiths-Little/dp/0062195018/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

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10 Favorite/Fun Facts About Me: 

1. I’m a Valentine’s Day baby and when I was young I always got a heart-shaped box of

chocolates from my grandfather.

2. I adore cake in every form, especially German chocolate and fudge marble.

3. I’m an amateur belly dancer.

4. I’ve traveled to the ancient World Wonder of Petra in Jordan in the Middle East. The

crossroads of the Frankincense Trail.

5. I’ve ridden a camel and would love my own baby camel as a pet.

6. I’ve stayed in the haunted tower room at Borthwick Castle in Scotland—and didn’t sleep a

wink.

7.  I grew up near San Francisco and walked across the Golden Gate Bridge many times. I’ve

also been inside the solitary prison cell at Alcatraz.

8. I’m slightly obsessed with Downton Abbey.

9. I *love* Disneyland and will go anytime, any day of the year—if I could afford the tickets!

10. Sometimes I wish I could run around with purple hair and fairy wings.

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Valentine Blitz Countdown - Day 8

 

A coincidence is God’s way of staying anonymous.

Buying the 1920s farmhouse south of Phoenix, where the rumors of John Dillinger’s gang hid out in the 30s, is supposed to be Grace Evanheart’s way of escaping an old romance. When she finds an ancient diary with a map under the bedroom’s floorboard, the rumors solidify into fact. She doesn’t know who to trust with the news; Micah Stevens, the handsome deputy and the great grandson of the original landowners with whom she’s attracted, or Jerry, the young historian who seems too intent on learning about her new home?

Micah seems convinced their paths cross exactly at the right time and in the right place for them to fall in love. Now he just has to convince Grace of the same thing before suspicions of his real motive have her running again.   

      

"Debra lives in Southwest Arizona, and has been married to Mike for 36 years. She's the mother of two awesome sons, who married their forever loves, and she's a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren with one more on the way.

Debra wrote her first novella thirteen years ago just for grins. That brief taste into the world of an author started an undeniable writing obsession rivaling only her love of chocolate. She's an award-winning fine artist, and loves traveling with her husband."

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Top Ten List:

1) I have an intense fear of flying, bad enough I need medication to even walk toward

2) I have an unreasonable fear of heights. I’m pretty sure this has an impact on my

3) I’m terribly claustrophobic. That might have something to do with my fear of

4) I’m a multiple-award winning fine artist specializing in portraits. I received a

drawing kit for Christmas when I was seven or eight years old, with a drawing pad, pencils,

one of those silly gum erasers, and an awesome book that had step-by-step examples. I drew

a little boy wearing a sombrero, and my mother used the side of a pencil and shaded it,

making it pop off the paper. I used this memory in one of my books.

5) This little known fact is one that my husband dislikes; I love bags—handbags, tote

bags, and messenger bags with sayings on them. I can’t pass by a display of bags without

Mike grabbing my elbow and hurrying me by them. The top shelf in my closet is solely for

bag and purse storage. I’m pathetic. It could be worse, I suppose. I might have the same

obsession for matching shoes with each bag.

6) I’m married to a retired cop, who’s brother was a cop/latent identification expert,

and who’s dad was a cop for 34 years, and now we have a son who’s in law enforcement. I’m

never at a loss for experts when writing.

7) I was a volunteer with our local police department for several years. I rode with

willing officers, went on calls with them. On occasion, I even helped in taking report

information and traffic control. They didn’t let me carry a gun, although I did design their

8) I write a little bit of myself into every story. In Changes of the Heart, poor Grace

deals with my clumsiness. Really! Once, I sprained my ankle so badly, the doctor told me

that it would’ve healed faster if I would’ve broken it. My foot turned black from my toes up

9) Changes of the Heart was a top 3 finalist in the 2014 Marilyn Brown Unpublished

Novel Contest. Marilyn and her husband have set up an endowment at Utah Valley

University to honor superior works of fiction written by literary artists.

10) I dislike coconut. I mean, really, sincerely, honestly dislike coconut.

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Valentine Blitz Countdown - Day 7

-->Author M.M. Roethig is a 'happily-ever-after' author whose guilty pleasure is a swoon worthy romance. Growing up, she spent her youth on various Air Force bases in many different states, which encouraged her imagination and love of make believe stories with each new city, scenery, and situation.

Finally settling in Idaho, M.M. Roethig finished her schooling years and eventually met and married her very own Prince Charming. A recent move took her to Northern Colorado, a place she has instantly fallen in love with and embraced as her home.

When she's not swooning over romance stories or writing, M.M. Roethig enjoys spending time with her husband and son who also call Colorado home. With two grown daughters and one son-in-law living in Idaho, she finds every excuse to travel back as much as possible.

Other hobbies M.M. Roethig enjoys is running, photography, baking, watching her son swim, trying new board games, and cheering on the Denver Broncos. 

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-->A dancer and a Marine—two worlds collide.

Chloe Johnson is no stranger to the spotlight. A prestigious member of the LA Laker Girls, she’s in the public eye regularly. Her world is perfect.

Eric Taylor, on the other hand, is damaged, both body and spirit. Injured overseas, he returns home with fresh physical wounds, invisible emotional scars, and a bad attitude.

When Chloe becomes the object of affection to an unknown stalker, she must leave her life behind and rely on a total stranger, and the only man she’s ever met who’s never happy to see her—Eric. Can she trust this hardened soldier with her life?

Adjusting to civilian life hasn’t been easy for Eric. Swearing off women forever, all he wants is to be left alone. However, his world is thrown into chaos when Chloe appears on his doorstep as an invited guest of Eric’s twin brother. Bewitched by her innocent charms, Eric fights to keep her at arm’s length, putting his No More Women resolve to the test.

Everything soon changes when Chloe’s stalker trackers her down, making her a pawn in a cat and mouse game of Dangerous Obsession.

**Included at the end of this book is the short story, Reflections.** 

-->http://www.amazon.com/M.M.-Roethig/e/B00901QB44
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"I was whisked away into Chloe’s life of glamor, and submerged into the harsh horrors of Eric’s. Suddenly, when a stalker believes Chloe must be his, her life no longer seems so glittery. Thank goodness for safety behind the pages of a book! Thank goodness for excellent writers as Roethig who had me whipping the pages for the next exciting turn!" ~Elizabeth Mueller, author

Let's look inside with a snippet!

“What makes you think anything happened?” she smiled as she got in the truck. He waited.

“Fine, I can’t tell you . . . yet,” she clarified when he narrowed his eyes. “I’ll tell you when the

time is right.” She winked as he got in and shut the door, and he decided he couldn’t wait a

moment longer to kiss her.

He leaned in, placed his free hand on the nape of her neck, and pulled her to him. He would

have smiled at the lack of resistance he felt if he wasn’t so focused on her lips. She wore no

makeup and had a sheen of sweat on her face, but he didn’t care. He closed the space between

them and crushed his lips down on hers. He felt the instant heat flush his skin, electrifying the

small space. He groaned and pulled her across the seat until she straddled his lap, their lips

moving together in an intimate dance.

He felt her fingers in his hair, gently massaging his scalp as his hands pressed her as close as

possible. He couldn’t get close enough. When he finally broke the kiss, they were both breathing

“I’ve been waiting to do that since our last kiss,” he explained when her hooded gaze met his.

“Next time, GI,” she said as she swiped the hair out of his eyes. “don’t wait so long.”

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Valentine Blitz Countdown - Day 6

 

In a journey for retribution, lines blur between courage, justice, and revenge.

A fresh start at college is exactly what Kate needs to ease the burden of her family secrets. When she meets the confident and charming Aaron Jackson, she weaves a new history for herself to fit into his seemingly perfect life. But the past refuses to stay where it belongs, causing a rift between their contrasting worlds.

When Ben reappears in Kate's life, she is only pulled deeper into the childhood that she's tried to forget. Driven by the abuse and pain that still lingers within him, Ben seeks Kate's help in making a change. But in this journey for retribution, lines blur between courage, justice, and revenge.

Bound by their shared and damaged youth, Kate is forced to choose sides, and fast. The final act is almost here, and time is running out.

                     

Erica Kiefer’s debut novel Lingering Echoes was published by Clean Teen Publishing in November 2013. She continued the series with Rumors (A Lingering Echoes Prequel) and her newest release Vanishing Act. All of her books can be read as stand-alone contemporary YA fiction, touched with romance, emotional drama and suspense. With a degree in Recreation Therapy from Brigham Young University, Erica’s experiences working with at-risk youth have influenced the realistic and relatable nature of her writing. Her first inspirational non-fiction entitled Borrowed Angel (published in April 2014 with Currawong Press) describes the loss of her infant son and her journey towards healing.

Married since 2005, Erica resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her four children and can often be found satisfying her sweet-tooth with chocolate-chip cookies and a glass of milk. One day, she hopes to dust off her collegiate rugby skills and dive back into the game.

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Top Ten List:

1. I have lived in five countries including the United States, Taiwan, Fiji, Thailand, and Indonesia. 

2. My mother is from Thailand and my dad from the US.

3. Sadly, I am not biligual.

4. My husband thought I was Hawaiian when we first met, which is one reason he was interested in me. He figured Thailand was a close 2nd! ;)

5. I am horribly, embarrassingly ticklish on my neck, a fact my family has abused since childhood.

6. Soda and candy do not tempt me, but baked goods like chocolate chip cookies do!

7. Waffles and crepes with berries and cream will win me over any day. I chose a fancy, scrumptious waffle over a birthday cake this year. Yum!

8. 2nd grade was the year I decided to be an author some day.

9. Ten years of marriage has given me four beautiful, crazy children ages 4, 3, 10 months, and one son in heaven. 

10. My husband says right before I crash at night, I get silly hyper for five minutes and then I'm out!

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Valentine Blitz Countdown - Day 5

-->Natalie-Nicole Bates is a book reviewer and author.
Her passions in life include books and hockey along with Victorian and Edwardian era photography and antique poison bottles. Natalie contributes her uncharacteristic love of hockey to being born in Russia.
She currently resides in the UK where she is working on her next book and adding to her collection of 19th century post-mortem photos.


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-->After her mother’s sudden death, Rory Lane is home again. It has been fifteen years since she escaped Mount Pleasant and everyone and everything in it. Now she must oversee the closing of her mother’s affairs.
The only bright spot is Rory’s blossoming friendship with boarder CJ Rausch. Rory senses that CJ just might be her soul mate, but the handsome excavator is somewhat of a standoffish loner.
After an unthinkable event, Rory’s life spins out of control, and she must deal not only with her grasping, selfish sister, but also a manipulative, wannabe suitor. CJ offers Rory a way out, but at what price? Beware: Everyone has secrets in Mount Pleasant…And they enjoy them!

-->http://www.amazon.com/One-Winter-Natalie-Nicole-Bates-ebook/dp/B00VGKJU6S

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Ten Fun Facts

1.      I was born in Russia, and lived there until I was four.

2.      I’ve actually lived in three countries – Russia, USA, and United Kingdom

3.      I graduated with a degree in mortuary science, but cannot practice becomes I am allergic to

the chemicals!

4.      I am currently studying to become an herbalist.

5.      I enjoy working with chocolate and all things chocolate

6.      The neighborhood children are scared of me and I have no idea why

7.      My latest obsession is Frozen Charlotte dolls

8.      I collect antique poison bottles

9.      I am an admirer of Victorian era photography

10.  I have a variety of tattoos and body piercings



 Ready to learn a little more about Natalie-Nicole!?!

1.           Readers would be surprised to know ...

                       I have lived in three countries.

2.           I have always wanted to ...

Travel through Romania

3.           I will never forget ...

                       The full moon in Majorca when I vacationed there. It was the biggest I’ve ever

seen.

4.           The Best thing about writing is ...

Getting to do what I love and share my stories with the world.

5.           When I am not writing, I like to ....

Read, crafts, veg in front of the television

6.           I am working on ...


A Venice set paranormal romance, and my third RISE book.

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