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Fourth of July Book Binge
With communities still battling Covid-19, many traditional Fourth of July events and traditions are not an option this year. If your picnic has been nixed or your parade has been cancelled, how about celebrating with a book binge instead.
Here are a few tips and a FREE ebook to get you started.
- Pick the right books. Are you in the mood for comedy, suspense, romance or adventure? Once you decide, assemble a list of books that fit the theme.
- Get comfy. Set up your hammock or lawn chair in a shady spot. If the temps are sizzling outside, lounge around inside.
- Stock up on drinks and snacks. The idea of a book binge is that you don’t have to step away to do anything else. It’s all about reading and escaping into books. Fuel your binge with sweet and salty snacks and a few drink options.
- Hang up the Do Not Disturb sign. You might have to negotiate a few hours of ME time to thoroughly enjoy your book binge so let your family/housemates know your plans. Log off of social media, silence the phone, and spend some QT with your book friends.
Right now, An Inner Fire is free. Download a copy to start your binge list.
Grayce Walters, animal acupuncturist, harbors a secret. She hides her intuitive gifts from the world until she becomes embroiled in arson on Seattle’s waterfront.
As a key crime witness, Grayce must convince the attractive, logical, by-the-numbers fire investigator, Ewan Davis,that the fire she witnessed is part of a larger criminal conspiracy. Grayce embarks upon a mission to gather proof of the dangerous threat. She enlists the help of her cross-dressing best friend, her street-wise assistant, and Davis’ poodle, to conduct her own investigation.
As her feelings for Davis shift between white hot passion and cold fear, Grayce must risk exposing her secrets to save Davis’ life. Davis must accept things, he can neither see, nor understand to solve the mystery and finally find the love he has stopped believing in.
With nudges from the protective poodle, Grayce and Davis confront shocking betrayal and international crime on the rain soaked streets of Seattle.
If you want more contemporary romantic suspense, check out the entire Grayce Walters series, available on Amazon/Kindle Unlimited.
Have a fabulous Fourth of July!
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. Libraries, narrators, authors, publishers and readers celebrate the pleasures and perks of audiobooks all month long.
Several of my books are available in audio format. If you are new to audiobooks, here are three ways to start listening.
- Contact your local library for audiobook lending options. Audiobooks in all genres are available to borrow.
- Audible is one of the most popular audiobook distributors. Audible Escape is a subscription-based option that offers unlimited listening for a monthly fee. Whispersync is a feature that allows readers to switch from reading a book to listening. Once you’ve purchased the ebook, look for an option to add the audiobook for just a few more dollars.
- Download an audiobook app onto your tablet or phone. Portable devices make it easy and convenient to enjoy audiobooks. Just download the app for whichever service you use. Keep in mind there are several, including Audible and iTunes. Chirp and Authors Direct are two price-friendly apps to check out.
Click here for a complete list of my books on audio and start listening today!
Make it a double, please ~ An excerpt from 'Mission: Impossible to Love'
His plans to shout and demand were silenced by the sleepy, tousled woman. Her thick, straight hair hung loosely around her shoulders, making her look sexy and vulnerable. His eyes didn’t waver, but he had great peripheral vision to take in the way her pert nipples poked against the t-shirt.
“I’ll get a cup of coffee and be downstairs in a few minutes.”
“Go get changed.” Pissed at himself for allowing his mind to wander to the idea of how easy it would be to run his hand under the t-shirt, Sten’s order came out colder than he intended. “I’ll brew the coffee. Dean has a super fancy espresso machine.”
“Great. Make it a double, please. And I’m sorry that I missed our meeting. But once I have some caffeine, I’ll be good to go.”
He turned and walked to the kitchen, trying to understand his irrational reaction to this one woman. And how he ended up doing exactly the opposite of what he planned when it came to Izzy Benson. In addition to being her bodyguard, now he was her private barista. Shaking his head, he tried to close down the thoughts of what other roles he’d like to play for Izzy.
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A Kiss in Disguise ~ Excerpt from 'A May Day Code for Love'
Sebastian struggled to remain focused when all he wanted was to kiss this woman. Forget the smugglers and his mission. “You’re right. But smugglers aren’t a group of men that I want you to come in contact with.”
Watching the men’s advance down the beach from his peripheral vision, he pressed his lips to the top of her head. “They are close.”
Her eyes were dewy when she finally lifted her head. Taken by surprise, Sebastian hesitated for a second until she slid her tongue along the crease of his lips. It was his undoing. Her calm and pragmatic response to the sudden appearance of the men had helped him remain in control until now. But her bright eyes, softened with need, pushed him right to the edge of sanity. He’d wanted to kiss her from the moment he had first seen her blushing in embarrassment in Rathbourne’s study.
He captured her soft lips in a deep, searing kiss. The keening sound of need coming from the back of her throat spurred him on for more wild kisses. He delved deep, sliding his tongue over hers. Blinding need built between them, erasing time and thought.
She intertwined her fingers in his hair as she opened to him. The urgency in the way she responded to him propelled his desire. Scorching white heat exploded between them. She moaned and tightened her hands in his hair to the point of pain.
Surprised and shaken by Ella’s enthusiastic response, he lost all sense of the purpose of this charade. He was drugged by passion, aroused with desperate need. Only years of working for the Crown helped him regain control of the situation.
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Weather Delay ~ Excerpt from 'Mission: Impossible to Wed'
The sight of Lauren Harrison walking down the jetway was a sucker punch to his gut, a stunning beauty who had him riveted in place. She looked like a model from the magazine covers on display at the kiosks he’d just passed. She wore a bright-green fitted coat, and her glossy blond hair was twisted in a knot, emphasizing her delicate neck.
With Lauren unaware of his perusal, Gabe had time to take in her long, slim legs and her easy glide in high heels. She exuded sophistication—cool, untouchable—until she laughed. The sound was light and lyrical, and her full red lips lifted, making it impossible for him to look away.
The Wall Street-looking dude walking next to her looked at her as if she’d discovered the cure for cancer. By the way his shoulders and hips were angled toward Lauren, he was trying to get as close as possible. It was unclear if Lauren reciprocated. She was laughing and smiling, but her body language wasn’t open to the man. His training as an operator included CIA analysis of human behavior. Being another male played no part in reading the guy’s intentions as man on the make.
For no clear reason, he already didn’t like this dude, who seemed to feel the same way about Gabe when Lauren introduced them.
Gabe grabbed the bags out of Roger’s hands, wanting to minimize the time Lauren smiled at him.
Gabe gave Roger credit since he read Gabe’s male-speak message of “get lost.” Why he was behaving like an ass was beyond him. He barely knew Lauren. And hell, he was just doing his brother a favor.
“We should get to our gate. With the delay, we’re cutting it close. Is it far?” Lauren started walking.
“Our flight was canceled.”
She twisted fast, pivoting on her heels. “It can’t be. I have to get this dress to Tiffany. I promised.”
“What’s the rush? The wedding isn’t for two days.”
“I have to charter a flight.” She was already walking away, unaware that she was headed in the wrong direction.
He dodged a few distracted cell phone users to catch her. How could she move so fast in those stilts?
“Lauren,” he yelled after her. “The flight is canceled because of weather.”
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