NEW RELEASE - FIX YOU BY CARRIE ELKS

"Richard, we had a baby."

31st December 1999. Seventeen-year-old Brit, Hanna Vincent, meets New Yorker, Richard Larsen; a Columbia student and step-son of scion Leon Maxwell. Divided by wealth, distance and a common language, an unconventional friendship grows between the two.

From London to New York, from 1999 to 2012, Fix You follows the story of quirky, music loving Hanna and handsome, driven Richard as they fall in love and are torn apart. Their tempestuous relationship leads to an explosive revelation that threatens to destroy them both.

Emotional and touching, this is a story of second chances. Is their shattered love beyond repair?

EXCERPT

Prologue

May 12^th 2012

Richard had filled out nicely since she had last seen him. The thin cotton of his shirt clung to his biceps, skimming his taut abdomen as it tucked into his dress pants. His hips were still lean and tight, and she closed her eyes as she tried not to remember how they had felt between her thighs, as he had moved inside her, breathing softly in her ear, as she had moaned and whimpered and—

She shook her head. She wasn't standing in his large, oak-panelled office just to take a trip down memory lane, as pleasant as that might be. She had flown here, over three thousand miles, to tell him what he deserved to know.

Inappropriate laughter bubbled up in her throat as she considered the ridiculous melodrama of the situation. Her 17-year-old self would be rolling her eyes, wondering how this 29-year-old woman had managed to turn a seemingly promising life into a soap opera.

She glanced up at his face, looking at his lips, which had turned down into a deep scowl. His eyes had narrowed beneath his brows, and his straight, patrician, nose was slightly crinkled in response to her presence.

The contempt he felt toward her was radiating from him.

Hanna tried to keep her breathing steady, reminding herself that although she was in his office, on the penthouse floor of his building, this was her show.

She was in control.

If he viewed her with contempt now, God only knew how he would feel once he'd heard what she had to say. He had been an integral part of her life for so long—as a friend, a confidante, even a lover—but never before did he have the power to break her.

"As nice as it is to see you," he drawled, the tone of his voice making it patently clear that her being in his office was anything but nice, "I have a meeting in five minutes. Exactly what is it that you want?"

He had no idea, but this was it. Time to open her mouth and tell him what he needed to hear. Her arms suddenly felt heavy, and her fingers trembled; a physical manifestation of her nervousness. Her laughter was replaced by something more unsettling, as she tried to take in a deep breath and form the words that she had travelled all this way to say.

Her tongue darted out to moisten her lips. She watched his gaze move down to her mouth, staring at it with dark eyes, as her teeth drew in her bottom lip.

"Richard." Her voice was surprisingly strong. She could do this. She could tell him the truth, and then get the hell out of here.

Back on a plane.

Back home.

Back to him.

"Richard, we had a baby."

Carrie Elks lives near London, England and writes contemporary romance with a dash of intrigue. At the age of twenty-one she left college with a political science degree, a healthy overdraft and a soon-to-be husband. She loves to travel and meet new people, and has lived in the USA and Switzerland as well as the UK.

An avid social networker, she tries to limit her Facebook and Twitter time to stolen moments between writing chapters. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can usually be found baking, drinking wine or working out how to combine the two.

Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/carrieelks

Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrieelksauthor

GoodReads link for the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19236365-fix-you

BUY LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICXD842

MEGAN NOELLE - COVER REVEALS AND GIVEAWAY!!!

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For You series by Megan Noelle

Cover designer - K23 Designs

 

For You Synopsis

When love became too much for Danielle Hamilton, she did what she does best—she ran. Now, three months later Dani realized the mistake she made. A lot can change though in a short amount of time and now there’s an unavoidable factor in her life that will change everything. Will Dani be able to save the only good she’s ever known? Can she fight for the love she wants—or is it just too little too late? 

Corey has spent the last several months missing the only woman he’s ever wanted, but things aren’t about to get any easier. When demons from Corey’s past rise to the surface, he is put in the middle of something he thought was laid to rest. When drugs, money and an ex that wants to stir up trouble—returns to the picture— 

Corey will be left fighting for his life. Will he be able to protect the only person he loves from a dangerous world she knows nothing about? Or will his past claim his life and inevitably…His heart. 

Sometimes fate has its own ideas but will that be the end for Corey and Dani? Or will their fight for love prevail?

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Fighting For You Synopsis

When love became too much for Danielle Hamilton, she did what she does best—she ran. Now, three months later Dani realized the mistake she made. A lot can change though, in a short amount of time and now there’s an unavoidably factor in her life that will change everything. Will Dani be able to save the only good she’s ever known? Can she fight for the love she wants—or is it just too little too late?

Corey has spent the last several months missing the only woman he’s ever wanted, but things aren’t about to get any easier. When demons from Corey’s past rise to the surface, he is put in the middle of something he thought was laid to rest. When drugs, money and an ex that wants to stir up trouble—returns to the picture—

Corey will be left fighting for his life. Will he be able to protect the only person he loves from a dangerous world she knows nothing about? Or will his past claim his life and inevitably…His heart. 

Sometimes fate has its own ideas but will that be the end for Corey and Dani? Or will their fight for love prevail?

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Fool For You:

AMAZON US - AMAZON UK - B&N

Fighting for You:

AMAZON US - AMAZON UK - B&N

For You Excerpt

We left the bar and I let him lead me towards the back of the building where a staircase lead up to another door.  Corey walked up first but kept hold of my hand to pull me along.  I’m sure this was to keep me from suddenly backing out.  Yet, something told me that even though our banter had been playful before, we were both as affected by the other.  More than a dozen times over the night I had seen Corey’s eyes drift down towards my lacy bra.  Not that I was complaining; this was what I was asking for.  Not to mention, I had definitely taken a few looks at his nice looking behind when he walked away. 

Corey released my hand when we were at the platform and slid the key into the door.  We walked in and he shut the door; hanging the keys on a hook next to the door.  Before I could even take in my surroundings, I was pushed against it and his eager mouth pressed against mine.  The taste of his lips was intoxicating, with a hint of the tequila shot from earlier.  Strong hands moved down the length of my torso until he found the bare skin along my stomach.  My body shivered at his touch.  He broke the kiss to move his lips down the length of my neck; my head dropped back to give him better access.  Between his lips, tongue and the little nips he placed along my jaw line; I was amazed my body didn’t find release then and there. 

Corey stopped with his kisses long enough for my lips and tongue to find his neck.  A soft groan escaped from deep in his throat; the sound alone lit a fire deep within me.  The little noises he made only drove me to want to hear them more.  Corey grabbed hold of my shoulders and held me back; the arousal in his eyes made him even irresistible as he searched my ever-waiting body.  After a beat of our eyes locked in silent confirmation of the act we were about to perform, he lifted me around my lower waist and flipped me over his shoulder.  I couldn’t suppress the squeal that emanated as he carried me off towards what I assumed was the direction of his room. 

“Nice place.”  I joked as I hung upside down; Corey laughed. 

When we reached his room, all joking attitudes were gone.  I was back on my feet and Corey’s hands skillfully had my shirt off in seconds.  His hands pressed against the small of my back as his mouth moved along the top of my breasts.  A moan escaped as I felt the bulge in his jeans pressed against me.

“Can I tell you something?”  He asked; his hands moved up to unhook my bra.

“What?”  Please don’t let this sexy man be a sex-talker.  All I wanted right now was to hear heavy breathing and moans of pleasure.  Most importantly—to have this good-looking guy take me into another world; not to sit and have a conversation.

“If you would have tried to leave with someone else tonight, I’m pretty sure I would have beat their ass.”  My lips smirked up at the unexpected possessive tone.

“Oh really?  And why’s that?”  He placed a kiss at the base of my neck as my bra fell from my arms. His eyes stared appreciatively before looking back up to meet my gaze.

“I saw you first.”  My body instantly heated at one of the hottest things I’ve heard before being swept away in passion. 

Fighting For You Excerpt

There was no point waiting for a response because I knew the bar was safe.  It was my future that wasn’t.  I wished it wasn’t winter so I could hop on my bike and race across town.  Wouldn’t that make for an epic tale - a guy jumps on his bike to fight for his woman, slips on black ice and dies?  Yeah, this wasn’t going to be a tragedy.

I refused to let it be.

As much as I wanted to race away, I resorted to my Jeep.  I got in and threw it in gear, driving as quickly as I possibly could with one destination in mind - Dani’s house.  I pulled up in the driveway behind her car and felt my heart beat quicken when I saw the living room lights casting a glow on the snow.  Not that I wouldn’t have woken her ass up, but this made it easier. 

Within seconds, I was rushing out of my car and up to her front door.  My frantic knock on the door made me roll my eyes.  My God, why couldn’t I just chill the hell out?! I heard footsteps approaching and I wondered if I would be able to maintain a cool enough composure so I didn’t terrify her at this late hour.

She threw open the door.  Those beautiful blue eyes scanned me from head to toe, trying to interpret my crazed visit.

“Corey, what’s …?”

I didn’t even let her get it all out.  My hands framed her face and I drew her lips to mine.  There was hesitation, but only for a moment.  Her arms loosened from her stomach and wrapped around me and just as if they were made for this very thing, our lips moved together as one. 

The taste of her.  The feel of her.  All of the things I craved and now I wondered if I could ever stop.  I wasn’t here to solely claim her mouth again—there was something else she needed to hear. 

A soft whimper escaped her mouth as I pulled away enough to stare down into her face.  Her beautiful lips were swelled and glistening, all because of me, and that felt damn good.  A single tear slid down her cheek, rolling over my thumb.

This was my woman—mine.  There would never come a day that I would have my fill of this feeling.

“I’m not over it, Danielle.  I want this more than you will ever know.”  I paused at the sight of that breathtaking smile.  Never once had a woman’s smile meant to me what it did when I saw it on her face.

I grazed my thumb over her swollen mouth and finished my speech. “You just have to give it time.”

My hand brushed down her hair as she nodded.

“I have all the time in the world.”

So do, I, Baby Girl.  So do I. 

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Fool For You 

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Fighting For You

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Author Bio:

I am Megan Noelle and I have been writing since I was old enough to hold a pen and finally pursued my dream of becoming a novelist.  Writing is my passion and I am all for following one’s passions! One of my other passions is being a mom of my adorable daughter Peyton. When I’m not writing I’m a stay at home mom and a full time student in the typical major of “Undecided.”  All I know is if I can write, be with my daughter and my family—I will be happy!

The first book I have published was Fool for You and that story actually started as a single scene that I had in my mind and had to get out. I didn’t plan out anything else but the story came alive and I had no choice but to tell it. Fighting for You followed and I have one more planned for Corey and Dani’s story! There are many other books swirling around in my mess of a brain but the most current is A Broken Forever, and as much as I love Corey and Dani… I think Grey and Stefan have totally stolen my heart! 

5 Random Things You Don’t Know About Me!

1. Peanut Butter M&Ms and a Diet Coke is my favorite treat—ever.

2. I would someday love to write a book that Tim Burton wants to make into a movie!

3. I have a ridiculous addiction to Bride shows.

4. I have a terrible habit of wanting to dye my hair—every month.

5. I can listen to the same song on repeat dozens of time in a row and still not be sick of it.

Author Links:

FB Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMNoelle

Twitter: @megannoelle1030

GR Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5085548.Megan_Noelle

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COMING SOON IN 2014

A BROKEN FOREVER BY MEGAN NOELLE

Synopsis

Grey and Stefan knew from the moment they met that they were destined for one another. Despite the none-too-quiet protests from his family they married straight out of high school. Their love was strong and only grew when a year later they welcomed their baby girl into the world. 

Life was perfect…until one night changed everything. 

A horrendous accident destroyed them; stripping them of everything they knew, taking away their happiness and their daughter. While mourning the loss of their little girl they were also suffering the loss of each other. Stefan blamed himself for their daughter’s death, drowning away the guilt in liquor. 

Grey had never been so alone. Stefan had died inside the day their child did. Doing the only thing she could to save herself, she ended their marriage. 

*********

Seven Years Later

Stefan Harrison is the most eligible bachelor with a wallet and company that continues to grow. Every night he has a different woman on his arm with the next not far behind. Grey Desmond is the lead stylist and co-owner of a reputable salon with the perfect fiancé and a beautiful wedding in her future. 

But one chance meeting between Grey and Stefan is all that is needed to reawaken the feelings from the past.

She tries to avoid him but he won’t let her. Losing Grey was Stefan’s biggest mistake and he won’t stop until he wins her back. But Grey doesn’t know if she could ever trust him again. Leaving her heart to decide between the perfect future…or the past she never let go.

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DECEPTION IN DENALI IS LIVE!!!

Jackson Mannon’s first love, Deborah, left him heartbroken when she disappeared without a trace. They were just sixteen and his life plan changed in the blink of an eye. Eight years later he learns she’s still alive and that she gave birth to his son.

Deborah Sharpe loved Jackson with all her heart, but with her life in danger she ran as far as she could go. Pregnant with his child, she wanted nothing more than to be with him. But to protect their baby she accepted her fate; she absolutely had to stay in hiding.

On a mission to reunite Deborah with her dying mother Jackson tracks her down, slowly uncovering all of her secrets. He finally makes her feel safe again, and in the process he starts to dream of the future they were denied so long ago.  But there is so much they must overcome to be together again; guilt, death and the ultimate deception.

Is their past strong enough to allow a future? Can they revive the love they once had to become a family?

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DECEPTION IN DENALI: COMING FEBRUARY 4TH!!!

So, guess what it is time for????

YEP!!!

DECEPTION IN DENALI - JACKSON'S STORY WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 4TH!!!!

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Jackson Mannon’s first love, Deborah, left him heartbroken when she disappeared without a trace. They were just sixteen and his life plan changed in the blink of an eye. Eight years later he learns she’s still alive and that she gave birth to his son.

Deborah Sharpe loved Jackson with all her heart, but with her life in danger she ran as far as she could go. Pregnant with his child, she wanted nothing more than to be with him. But to protect their baby she accepted her fate; she absolutely had to stay in hiding.

On a mission to reunite Deborah with her dying mother Jackson tracks her down, slowly uncovering all of her secrets. He finally makes her feel safe again, and in the process he starts to dream of the future they were denied so long ago.  But there is so much they must overcome to be together again; guilt, death and the ultimate deception.

Is their past strong enough to allow a future? Can they revive the love they once had to become a family?

I sure hope you enjoy the novel. Jackson has quite a following and I just know you will love him even more in this book.  Join us on the 4th when I will be posting the link for kindle. Due to technical glitches from the publisher, the paperback version will be delayed a bit...but not long!!! 

CARRIE ELKS COVER REVEAL - FIX YOU

Today I have the cover reveal of Fix You, by Carrie Elks. What an awesome cover!

RELEASE DAY 2/12/14

"Richard, we had a baby."

31st December 1999. Seventeen-year-old Brit, Hanna Vincent, meets New Yorker,

Richard Larsen; a Columbia student and step-son of scion Leon Maxwell. Divided

by wealth, distance and a common language, an unconventional friendship grows

between the two.

From London to New York, from 1999 to 2012, Fix You follows the story of quirky,

music-loving Hanna and handsome, driven Richard as they fall in love and are

torn apart. Their tempestuous relationship leads to an explosive revelation

that threatens to destroy them both.

Emotional and touching, this is a story of second chances. Is their shattered love beyond repair?

:

EXCERPT

Prologue

May

12^th 2012

Richard had filled out nicely since she had

last seen him. The thin cotton of his shirt clung to his biceps, skimming his

taut abdomen as it tucked into his dress pants. His hips were still lean and

tight, and she closed her eyes as she tried not to remember how they had felt

between her thighs, as he had moved inside her, breathing softly in her ear, as

she had moaned and whimpered and—

She shook her head.

She wasn't standing in his large, oak-panelled office just to take a trip down

memory lane, as pleasant as that might be. She had flown here, over three

thousand miles, to tell him what he deserved to know.

Inappropriate

laughter bubbled up in her throat as she considered the ridiculous melodrama of

the situation. Her 17-year-old self would be rolling her eyes, wondering how

this 29-year-old woman had managed to turn a seemingly promising life into a

soap opera.

She glanced up at his

face, looking at his lips, which had turned down into a deep scowl. His eyes

had narrowed beneath his brows, and his straight, patrician, nose was slightly

crinkled in response to her presence.

The contempt he felt

toward her was radiating from him.

Hanna tried to keep

her breathing steady, reminding herself that although she was in his

office, on the penthouse floor of his building, this was her

show.

She was in control.

If he viewed her with

contempt now, God only knew how he would feel once he'd heard what she had to

say. He had been an integral part of her life for so long—as a friend, a

confidante, even a lover—but never before did he have the power to break her.

"As nice as it

is to see you," he drawled, the tone of his voice making it patently clear

that her being in his office was anything but nice, "I have a meeting in

five minutes. Exactly what is it that you want?"

He had no idea, but

this was it. Time to open her mouth and tell him what he needed to hear. Her

arms suddenly felt heavy, and her fingers trembled; a physical manifestation of

her nervousness. Her laughter was replaced by something more unsettling, as she

tried to take in a deep breath and form the words that she had travelled all

this way to say.

Her tongue darted out

to moisten her lips. She watched his gaze move down to her mouth, staring at it

with dark eyes, as her teeth drew in her bottom lip.

"Richard."

Her voice was surprisingly strong. She could do this. She could tell him the

truth, and then get the hell out of here.

Back on a plane.

Back home.

Back to him.

"Richard, we had

a baby."

Carrie Elks lives near London, England and writes contemporary romance with a dash of intrigue. At the age of twenty-one she left college with a political science degree, a healthy overdraft and a soon-to-be husband. She loves to travel and meet new people, and has lived in the USA and Switzerland as well as the UK.

An avid social networker, she tries to limit her Facebook and Twitter time to stolen moments between writing chapters. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can usually be found baking, drinking wine or working out how to combine the two.

Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/carrieelks

Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrieelksauthor

GoodReads link for the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19236365-fix-you

COVER REVEAL - JUDE OUVRARD'S BODY, INK, AND SOUL

Cover Reveal

Book: Body, Ink, and Soul

Author: Jude Ouvrard

Date of the cover reveal: January 15^th, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance / New Adult

Cover Designer: K23 Design.

Body, Ink, and Soul Blurb:

Phoenix Silverstone more commonly known as Nix, is a twenty-one year old that has finally discovered her freedom. After living under the strict rules and protection of her mother, Nix moved out with her two best friends in a quaint little Seattle apartment.  For the first time Nix is finally able to spread her wings and breathe. Together, they get a job working at a bar and for the first time everything is perfect.

Freedom, friendships, a great job and fantastic man on the verge of becoming hers. Tristan is the suave, intelligent, not to mention gorgeous law student that Nix has her eyes and heart set on. For the first time, she has her life together; that is, until her path crosses with Levi. The charming, tattooed and downright sexy bad boy that Nix knows she needs to avoid.

But when one of her friends moves out she is shocked to find that her new roommate is none other than Levi. Flirting. Desire. Undeniable temptations. Nix can’t deny the chemistry surging between them but she can’t forget her mother’s extreme hate towards bad boys.

Will Nix have the strength to listen to her heart? Or will her mother’s rules cost her everything?

About the author...

Jude was born and raised in a small village named Lacolle. She now lives in Montreal, Canada. She is the proud mother of a beautiful five year old son, Isaac and has spent the last twelve years with her boyfriend, Cedric.

French is her native language, but she prefers to write in her second language, English. She has a passion for books, both reading and writing them.

Also by Jude:

●     Under the sun

           

●     Wonderland

To learn more about Jude Ouvrard, here are her links:

Website/blog: www.judeouvrard.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JudeOuvrard

Twitter: @JudeOuvrard @AuthorJude_O

Street Team: www.facebook.com/groups/judesbooks

Excerpt:

''Can I get you anything?'' I asked him, while taking all the empty plastic glasses off the counter.

''A smile. Give me that and you’ll get the biggest tip tonight.'' The slow seductive tone rolling off his shapely lips told me he wasn’t just fooling around. His green eyes were staring at me like I was dessert. This guy was hot and he knew it. The way his tousled light brown hair went every which way, hanging down onto his forehead, told me right away he didn’t care about his looks. He didn’t have to.

He wanted a smile? I shook my head. ''You don’t want a drink? Just water, maybe?''

''No, just a smile. You're the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and it's just a smile I want.'' He brushed his hand through his hair, making it even more distressed.

I knew I was blushing and biting my lips in embarrassment. His eyes refused to stray from mine, pinning me in place. I smiled, but not because he asked.  No, this was solely because this very random man had pulled one out of me on his own. I saw the humor in his eyes. He slid fifty bucks out of his pocket and onto the counter. ''Thank you, Princess. You just made my night.''

He got up and walked away. I could see the hint of tattoos peeking out of his neckline and rolled up sleeves, but I was too astonished to call after him or say anything. He was wearing simple black converse, washed out jeans and a black long sleeve henley. There was something about him - mysterious and inscrutable. If he wanted to get my attention, well - he got it.

Who the hell was that? I kept asking myself as he walked away. I knew he was the guy Tyler had been excited to see, but I had never seen him around here before. I knew I would have remembered that piece of man candy.

He didn't give me his name and I didn't give him mine. Not that he had to ask - I had a name tag with my name on it. It was the strangest thing that ever happened to me. My eyes remained trained on him until he opened the door of the club and left. I found myself still watching the door, even after it was closed, like I wanted to chase after him – which was insane. I shook my head, willing myself to move on.

I began wiping the counter, pausing to watch Val entertain her groupies at the station next to me. As I turned to grab more lemons, my eyes were drawn again to the door. Tristan walked in with few of his friends. I had never seen Tristan here before and even after our dinner date tonight, I still didn’t expect it. I couldn’t tell if I was excited by the surprise visit or nervous about it. I felt like he was parading a bunch of his buddies around my bedroom, looking through all my dirty laundry. This was my home away from home and I wasn’t sure if I was ready to let him in—yet. Not to mention I was still shaken up from Mr. Mysterious.

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