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COVER REVEAL FOR INDIVISIBLE LINE BY LORENZ FONT
PRESENTS. . .
A Cover Reveal for
Indivisible Line
by Lorenz Font
Release Date: March 12 , 2015
Published by The Writers Coffee Shop
~~SUMMARY~~
Pre-med student Sarah Jones is back in Beaver, Alaska, for summer vacation. A loyal member of the Gwich’in tribe, she accepts the rules set by her father, the leader of their small town. Raised in a strict household, she learned early on to do what is expected of her and has agreed to an arranged marriage. Despite her reluctance to marry without love, Sarah is unwilling to defy her father’s wishes. She hopes to help usher in an era of independence and stability for the town, but for now, her focus is finishing med school so she can become Beaver’s resident doctor.
Business owner Greg Andrews needs a change of atmosphere, away from his philandering wife and life in general. Leaving New York City to join a hunting expedition in Alaska, Greg’s plans are turned upside down when he is shot on Gwich’in land and ends up on Sarah’s operating table. In the absence of a qualified doctor, Sarah must operate to save his life. She refuses to wait for the consent of their tribal leader, and her father banishes her from the tribal land in punishment.
Grateful for his life, Greg concocts a scheme to help. Plagued by the side effects of her unconventional operation, he convinces Sarah to become his live-in nurse. Without the means to support herself, Sarah agrees to the questionable arrangement, but she soon finds herself in even more trouble. Her new problem is that she is falling in love with this infuriating man, and the choices she now must make are much more difficult than the simple act of saving a man’s life.
Together, Sarah and Greg must both decide whether they can overcome the vast differences between them, or if the indivisible line that separates their worlds will ultimately pull them apart.
~~EXCERPT~~
For the first time since he had been brought in the clinic, Sarah got a good, long look at him. She noted the perfect blond hair that fell on the side of his face—matted but still perfect. His features were rather forbidding, even in his unconscious state. The defined jawline framed well-proportioned lips that were pale and parted slightly. The suggestion of dimples on either cheek made her ache to see him smile. Then there were the long, dark eyelashes and the contoured nose, all coming together to create a striking, attractive package that kept her eyes glued to his face.
Her heart began to race. What is wrong with me? Shaking off another wave of nausea, Sarah closed her eyes and concentrated on breathing. Her knees weakened underneath her, but she kept on inhaling and exhaling. A few more minutes and it would be over.
In her short life, Sarah hadn’t met a man who evoked the well–documented “butterflies-in-the-stomach” phenomenon. Now here she was, staring at a complete stranger with her heart banging against her chest in a frenzy. This man was just too perfect, too beautiful almost. She was even gladder she’d managed to keep him alive. He’d make a woman happy someday, if he hadn’t already. Instinct made her eyes travel to the man’s ring finger, and her heart skipped when she found it bare.
~~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~~
Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her vampire novels Hunted, Tormented and Ascension, Books 1-3 of The Gates Legacy Series, Feather Light, an erotic romance and Pieces of Broken Time, a military romance.
Lorenz’s perfect day consists of writing and lounging on her garage couch, aka the office, with a glass of her favorite cabernet while listening to her ever-growing music collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, with an intense focus on angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic twists is a mainstay in all her stories.
Lorenz lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time between her full-time job and her busy writing schedule.
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BLOG TOUR - FLAWED AND DAMAGED BY EMILY KRAT
Book Title: Flawed and Damaged
Author: Emily Krat
Genre: New Adult/Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 22 July, 2014
Two people haunted by their past…
The collision of two damaged hearts…
Meet Elizabeth Williams. She is at the airport on an important work assignment. If everything goes smoothly, after three years of hard work, she’ll get a promotion and a much-needed raise. Elizabeth is putting her life back on track after it was ripped out from under her feet four years ago when she lost her parents along with all her dreams. Standing here, she believes her life is going to change for the better any moment now. Nothing can go wrong, right?
Meet Ryan Price. He came to Moscow on business. Right now, Ryan is standing at the airport looking at a ‘present’ from his brother, judging by the sign a beautiful young woman is holding. Damn his brother for not cancelling this arrangement as Ryan asked.
Miscommunications and misunderstandings and a love story begins.
There will be a scary flight, lovely breakfasts, long evening conversations, sharing a secret or two, discovering one another, a lot of laughter, tender moments and some tears, a fight and, of course, the I-am-ready-for-the-end-of-the-world kiss.
Somewhere along the way, they won’t be able to fight their feelings any longer.
For the first time in his life, Ryan will experience a different shade of lust. And for the first time in her life, Elizabeth will have to trust despite all of the times she has been hurt.
Will these two wounded lost souls find love, peace and comfort in each other or will they just break each other more? Is it a train wreck of a love story or a happily ever after?
“Ryan, I love you.” He looks confused, but relief is evident in his eyes, so I continue. “It was wrong of me to tell you about my feelings like I did yesterday. I was being a coward. I’m glad you shared all this with me. I won’t run, Ryan.”
“But, I don’t understand. How can you love me? Even after I told you about what I’ve done … How can you love someone so … horrible?” he says bitterly.
“You are not horrible, Ryan. I know it. I feel it.”
“How?” The desperation in his voice squeezes my chest.
I stare into the deep green pools that are his eyes and wonder how I can show him what I see.
“In here,” I point to my heart, “I believe my heart. And from what you told me, I can tell that you had no family except Mark. You were a kid at thirteen who didn’t want to lose his brother, you were a young man who sacrificed his own freedom for someone he loved the most. Now you are a big business mogul who may be harsh toward his employees, but puts them first even when seeking revenge. It’s an honor for me to love someone as devoted as you.”
“Liz, I’ve lied – ” I interrupt him.
“We are people, Ryan. We all make mistakes. You think I’m so pure? I wanted to use David to stay in Seattle. I agreed to marry someone for my own selfish reasons. Then I came to Russia and spent more than six months making my Granny’s life a living hell. She lost her only daughter. I never once thought about her feelings. She was old, she needed my care, and all I did was sulk for my old life. Even with you, how do you know I’m not using you? Maybe I just like this sense of fulfillment I feel with you that overwhelms the loneliness I've felt for so long. I am not a saint, Ryan. I also did awful things.”
Ryan contemplates my words for several minutes. Then says quietly, “I lied to you.”
I sigh. Now I don’t like the direction this conversation is taking. “You already told me that you didn’t need an assistant. There’s more?”
“I read your journal.”
The blood drains from my face.
“You what?” My voice trembles.
“When we were in Nice – the night you got drunk with Mark – I saw your notebook and I read it.”
“I … I …” No words come out of my mouth because I don’t have any. I can’t believe he did it. I wrote my sacred thoughts there, poured some raw feelings on those pages. They were never meant for anyone’s eyes other than mine.
“I’m sorry I did it. I was at a loss, I couldn’t understand what I was feeling for you.”
“So you read my journal to understand yourself? Ryan, it’s private. I poured my soul there. How could you do this?” I may be screaming now, but I don’t care. Some boundaries can’t be crossed.
“That’s who I am, Elizabeth. I don’t care about people’s privacy.”
“I’m so mad at you right now. I don’t even know what to say. Is that all?”
“No.”
Oh God!
“Tell me.” He almost looks scared. That’s when I know there are so many more lies he doesn’t want to tell me about. “Now, Ryan. You are going to tell me every damn thing. You owe me this.”
Always an avid reader who consumes whole books in a single day, Emily Krat is ecstatic to now be on the other side of the page. For her writing stories and developing ideas for novels is a true passion and a dream come true. Emily is a chocolate junkie, “Grey’s Anatomy” fan, and admirer of good music. She loves summer rains, warm blankets on cold winter nights, as well as traveling, sleeping in late, watching TV shows, cooking, and baking. When she’s not writing or rewriting, she loves spending time with family and friends.
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Release of Book 3 of
The Gates Legacy Series
Ascension
by Lorenz Font
Release Date:
January 8, 2015
Published by The Writers Coffee
Shop
Genre: FICTION
/ Romance / General / Paranormal /Supernatural
ISBN
e-book: 978-1-61213-364-5
~~SUMMARY~~
Rohnert is descended from a
long line of pure-blooded vampires ruled by the Vampire Council. Quiet and
principled, he is known for his combat expertise and is beloved by peers and
students alike. When his former ally, Goran, becomes the Council leader and the
killing starts, Rohnert strikes out on his own.
The vampire race is in
upheaval when he discovers a black book that contains the wisdom and history of
his people. Rohnert refuses to support Goran’s tyrannical rule and has no interest
in ruling himself, no matter what the book foretells. He allies with freedom
fighters led by the indomitable Harrow Gates. However, the prophecies fail to
prepare him to handle one passionate and determined human doctor.
The last thing Shelly
Anderson wanted was to fall in love. After meeting enigmatic and reclusive
Rohnert, her resolve quickly crumbles. Their one night together ends in a
nightmare. She is determined to carry on without him, but Rohnert’s unexpected
reentry into her life derails her plans.
While she teaches him how
powerful a human’s love can be, Rohnert realizes the lengths he is willing to
go to keep her close and safe, even if it means violating a long-standing
decree among pure-blooded vampires to keep their bloodlines intact.
When Goran begins to kill
off the remaining Vampire Council Elders, Harrow’s rebels urge Rohnert to step
in. It isn’t until harsh reality comes knocking at his door that his choice
becomes clear. Rohnert must do whatever he can to save the people he loves or
risk losing them forever. However, the reluctant savior may already be too late
to protect the lives that matter most.
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~~EXCERPT~~
The flimsy door was
torn off its hinges like a piece of cardboard. “What the hell is going on
here?” Rohnert’s voice rattled everything around them, sending the bottles of
precious anesthetics to the floor with a loud crash.
“Don’t you ever knock?”
Shelly wobbled to the nearest chair and flopped onto it clumsily.
“I heard you cry. What’s
wrong?” Rohnert rushed to her side, ignoring her question, and placed his hand
on her belly.
It could have been the
warmth of his touch or some quack medicinal magic, but her back felt instant
relief. Shelly had wanted to deny him the privilege of connecting with their
unborn child. Instead, she smothered a moan at the glorious reprieve he brought
to her. She was much too proud to acknowledge how his presence soothed her.
“Nothing’s wrong. I
probably pulled a muscle when I bent down to pick up the scissors.” She tried
to move away from him, to disconnect herself from his touch.
Cheryl took one look at
Rohnert, and without a word took her leave. Mort scrambled to his feet and
followed suit.
Rohnert kept his hand on
her back. “You’re lying.” He peered at her.
Shelly bit her tongue to
keep herself from lobbing another furious retort. She looked away, focusing on
the exit. He had no right to look so attractive and virile, and her heart
shouldn’t be hammering against her chest the way it was. Under his close
scrutiny, she felt vulnerable, naked almost, and she hated the sexual stirring
in her gut.
“You look tired.”
“I’m fine. It’s my normal.
I have to go to work now.”
“You’re done working for
the night.” Rohnert’s eyes bore into hers. The command in voice would have sent
others seeking for cover.
She was no pushover.
“You’re not telling me what to do.” Shelly stood up and bolted past him.
Rohnert was quick to
restrain her, and he spun her around to face him. “I’m not doing this to annoy
you. You have to look after yourself and our child. Your schedule doesn’t allow
you enough rest.”
Sure. He was going all
gallant on her, showing concern. It was a bit too cozy and little too late.
“No, it isn’t,” he said,
answering her unspoken words. “I left because I wanted to protect—”
“Oh spare me the details.
You left because you’re afraid to show you care. Now that I’m pregnant, you
come waltzing back into my life to take control. If you’re concerned for the
child’s well-being, don’t be. I’m going to let It know who
the sperm donor is.”
She watched his face
harden. “Do not call our child It. We’re going to give him
a name, and I’m not just a donor. I intend to be a part of his life every step
of the way.”
So he had been
eavesdropping. Just for kicks, she pushed on. “And how do you propose that we
go about doing that?” Shelly held Rohnert’s gaze with enough challenge to
discourage any man.
His features softened, and
his eyes crinkled. “I want a ceremony to bind us. I don’t want my son to be
born a bastard.”
As in getting
married? Her chest felt weird all of a sudden, inflating at the
prospect, but she tamped down her excitement. Where in hell does this
man get these silly notions?
“And if I won’t do it?”
Rohnert smiled, exposing
the tips of his fangs. “You won’t deny your child the life he deserves.”
Too cocky for his own good.
Shelly snorted and shook her head. “This child deserves to live in peace away
from the killings and without the fear of getting killed.” It was obvious that
she’d struck a nerve when his nostrils flared. Shelly stifled a smile.
“I will protect my child
with my life.” He pulled her closer until their faces were almost touching and
held her chin with his thumb and forefinger. “You won’t get rid of me, even if
you try.” Without giving her a chance to answer, he cupped her face with his
big hands and captured her mouth in a hungry kiss, demanding her to respond.
Shelly planted her palms
against his chest and pushed. Rohnert didn’t budge. He growled against her lips
and deepened the kiss, rendering her breathless and weak in the knees. Her
hands relaxed then fisted in his jacket, finally feeling the burn of his mouth.
Oh, God. How could she
think straight? She prided herself on being tough, and she usually stuck to her
resolve. Yet Rohnert short circuited her brain, making it difficult to think of
anything but getting him between her legs.
His hands wound down to the
small of her back and pressed her body until there was not a hairline of space
between them. She felt lightheaded. This had to stop. She wasn’t going to . . .
Shelly moaned, unable to
stop herself from touching his face. If she were truthful with herself, she
wanted this and needed him like air.
She also needed a doctor.
It was obvious she was sick in the head. She had vowed not to allow him walk
all over her, and look at what was she doing—allowing him to trample her will
and moaning like a sex-starved kitten while he did.
~~ABOUT THE
AUTHOR~~
Lorenz Font discovered her
love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after
another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her vampire novels
Hunted and Tormented, the first and
second book of The Gates Legacy Series, Indivisible Line, a
romantic thriller, Feather Light, an erotic romance and
Pieces of Broken Time, a military romance.
Lorenz’s perfect day
consists of writing and lounging on her garage couch, aka the office, with a
glass of her favorite cabernet while listening to her ever-growing music
collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, with an intense focus on
angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic
twists is a mainstay in all her stories.
Lorenz lives in California
with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time
between her full-time job and her busy writing schedule.
Be sure to look for
books one and two if you haven't read them yet!
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AUTHOR~~
Praise
for Ascension
"The best way for me to describe Ascension is, come for the
smoking hot vampires and stay for the action, suspense and gut wrenching drama.
It’s not hard to fall under the spell of the visionary creation of Lorenz
Font." - Jolene, Valley Girl Gone Country
EXCERPT CHAPTER 8 - LOGAN'S LEAP
This will be the last excerpt from Logan's Leap as we are reaching the point in the book with too many spoilers. Thank you for reading them and stay tuned for excerpts from Dylan's Desire soon!
Joe walked into the hotel room and took his jacket off, tossing it on the bed. “Did you find out anything?” he asked Frank.
Joe walked into the hotel room and took his jacket off, tossing it on the bed. “Did you find out anything?” he asked Frank.
“Hell no, not a damn thing. It’s like
no one in this town has ever seen her.”
“Well, we’ve seen her with grocery
store boy but apparently they fled to Nebraska and she got rid of him.”
Frank shook his head. “We need proof.
I think we should go up to the hunting cabin again.”
Joe’s phone rang and he answered it,
putting the caller on speaker phone. “Hey Boss, what’s up?”
“Did you guys find out anything?”
Reginald asked, his voice gruff.
“She’s not here,” Joe said. “The
grocery store owner said he was with her for a couple of weeks then she dumped
him in Nebraska.”
“That mother fucking slut!” he
roared. “I’m going to teach her a lesson she’ll never forget. And the little
brat too.”
“Now Boss, he’s just a baby,” Joe
said quietly.
“Shut the fuck up, asshole. I think it’s
time I switched my search. The grocery store prick is telling the truth. Her
debit card has been used in the Dakotas and Nebraska.”
“Do you want us to head out, Boss?”
Frank asked hopefully.
“No, dumb shit. I’ll send Hank and
Peter over that way. You two need to stay right there.”
“But why, Boss?” Joe asked.
“Because there might be a bonus in it
for you if I decide to end Logan Harper’s suffering. No one fucks my woman,
with my kid in her womb and gets away with it.”
The phone went dead. “He’s losing his mind,” Joe said quietly. “Relative or not, it might be time to find a new job.”
~~~~~~~~~~~
CJ’s fussing broke him out of his
reverie and he walked over to the bed and picked him up to burp him. Sitting
down in an easy chair, he let his body finally relax as he patted the baby’s
back. His mind wandered to his conversation with Julia and his eyes flew open.
He pulled CJ off of his shoulder and looked at him. The baby gave him a gassy
grin. “Oh Jeez,” he whispered. “I do love you, you little snot. You wormed your
way into my heart.” How in God’s name had he let that happen? “You’re my little
man and I’m going to miss you when you’re gone."
CJ cooed then burped, another cute as
hell gassy grin appearing on his face. Logan pulled him close and cradled him.
He held on as tight as he dared. “Look at your mama, kiddo. She’s the prettiest
woman I’ve ever seen. I wish I could love her but I’m scared. Love destroys…”
He looked at CJ’s face. “I guess the only thing that loving you could destroy
is my heart,” he whispered. “But it’s already dead. Loving your mom on the
other hand…it could destroy everything I am.
“But what are you really Logan.
You’ve been nothing but a shell of a man your whole life.” Logan closed his
eyes against the words. He wasn’t sure if it was his subconscious speaking or
his late brother Ben. He sometimes thought they were one and the same.
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