Cover Reveal: Owning Violet by Monica Murphy

We are so excited to share Monica Murphy’s cover for her upcoming sexy contemporary romance, OWNING VIOLET, coming from Random House Bantam. Check out how gorgeous it is!

Owning Violet by Monica Murphy

Owning Violet by Monica Murphy
Release Date: December 2nd 2014
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The Fowler sisters are New York City’s darlings, heiresses to the Fleur Cosmetics Empire. Quickly put up on a fame hungry pedestal only for the media to lie in wait, eager to tear them down, these three very different young women soon find love in the most unexpected places…

OWNING VIOLET coming December 2.

Violet Fowler is the good sister. She works hard at her family’s cosmetics company, is faithful to her boyfriend and never causes any trouble. Until Zachary disappoints her yet again with a promotion that will take him to London—and away from her. His leaving sets a new fire within her. What’s the point in being so good when no one else ever is?

Someone within Fleur Cosmetics wants that London promotion and will do anything to get it, including throwing temptation in the path of the not-so-faithful Zachary. Ryder McKay came from nothing and has fought every step of the way to his position at Fleur. And now the mysterious charmer has set his sights on Violet. If it worked for Zachary, it could work for him.

Seducing the good Fowler sister is easy. What Ryder doesn’t count on is how much Violet makes him feel. What started out as revenge soon becomes something deeper. Can Ryder go through with his plans to deceive Violet? Or is he only deceiving himself?

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Other books in series:
STEALING ROSE coming spring 2015
TAMING LILY coming summer 2015
(tentative release dates)

about the author

Monica MurphyNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy is a native Californian who lives in the foothills below Yosemite. A wife and mother of three, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance for Bantam and Avon. She is the author of One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend.

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Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Greetings from Sugartown by Carmen Jenner

Greetings from Sugartown by Carmen Jenner

Book Title: Greetings from Sugartown
Series: Sugartown #2.5 (full reading order below)
Author: Carmen Jenner
Publisher: Independent
Genre: Contemporary New Adult
Release Date: August 2014
Cover Designer: Cover It! Designs
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Life in Sugartown hasn’t always been easy, not for an ex-con like Elijah, and certainly not for Ana, who grew up desperate for a way out.

Meeting Elijah changed all that; Elijah changed a lot of things.

You’d think that after three years together and the worst behind them that life would be a walk in the park, but Sugartown’s sexiest couple may be about to face their biggest obstacles yet. Between failed marriage proposals, a trampy ex-lover and a tempting new biker, Sugartown is suddenly not so sweet.

They’re head-over-heels in love. It should be simple—but it rarely is.

Will they make it down the aisle to the happy ever after they deserve? Or are some relationships just destined to fail?

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Reading Order: Sugartown series

Welcome to Sugartown by Carmen Jenner Enjoy Your Stay by Carmen Jenner Greetings from Sugartown by Carmen Jenner

#1 ~ Welcome to Sugartown: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2 ~ Enjoy Your Stay: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2.5 ~ Greetings from Sugartown: Goodreads (August 2014)
#3 ~ Now Leaving Sugartown: Goodreads (release date TBA)

about the author

Carmen JennerCarmen Jenner is a thirty-something author, doctor, pilot and CIA agent.

She’s also a compulsive, flagrant prevaricator who gets to make things up for a living.

While Sugartown may not technically exist, Carmen grew up in a small Australian town just like it, and just like her characters, she always longed for something more. They didn’t have an Elijah Cade, though. If they did, you can be sure she would have never left.

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Release Day Blitz + Excerpt & Giveaway: At Your Beck & Call by Jane Harvey-Berrick

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At Your Beck & Call by Jane Harvey-Berrick

Title: At Your Beck & Call
Author: Jane Harvey-Berrick
Release: May 30, 2014
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Hallen Jansen has it all. At 28, he has a flashy car, a great apartment, and a job he’s good at and that he loves – as an escort – working at your beck and call.

His life is easy, with no emotions or attachments slowing him down – choosing to keep moving, always running from the past.
But when a new client awakens unfamiliar feelings, all bets are off. Can he convince a recently divorced woman twenty years older to trust men again – to trust him? Can Hallen trust himself not to screw things up?

Surrounded by people who choose to judge them, will they make their relationship a reality, or is it heartbreak for both?

Not all services are professional.

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“Seriously, Eloise? A high school dance. Balloon arches and spiked punch?”

She laughed, although there was an edge to her voice.

“I would have thought it would make a nice change from older women, Hallen, and for once you can a knock a couple of years off your age.”

I frowned.

“Besides, the money is the same so what difference does it make?” Eloise said, brusquely. “Look, have you got any idea how brutal high school is for plain girls?”

Sometimes she made it sound like working as an escort was a mission, not … well, what it was.

“Melissa’s mother says she is very shy and a little overweight. She doesn’t want all her daughter’s memories of high school to be ghastly. And, frankly, there are very few reputable escort services offering anything to girls of her age. You’re only three years older and when you shave you’ll look younger. Look on it as an act of charity.”

“Oh, I’m sure Melissa would love to hear that,” I snarkedback.

“I told you to look her age, not act it,” Eloise replied, sharply. “Sweep her off her feet, but don’t sleep with her. Understand?”

“Yes, boss.

about the author

MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAI started writing contemporary romance two years ago. Before that, I didn’t think I could write a sex scene. Turns out I can!

My lucky number is 13 because I was born on the 13th and live near a haunted castle by the ocean. My number one past-time is watching hot surfers get changed into (and out of) their wetsuits.

My husband doesn’t read my books. My mother does.

Writing is my love, my hobby, my total addiction. All my characters are important to me and whisper their stories, even when I’ve finished writing their books. That’s why you’ll often find bonus chapters/out-takes from various books, because those voices just won’t be quiet.

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Release Day Excerpt Event + Giveaway: The Devil’s Contract by Claire Contreras

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It’s release day for THE DEVIL’S CONTRACT by Claire Contreras! We have an excerpt to share with you today, but we are the SECOND stop of the excerpt chain, so if you haven’t read the rest of the excerpt, stop here and go back. The groups are listed below.

The Devil's Contract by Claire Contreras

Title: THE DEVIL’S CONTRACT
Author: Claire Contreras
Age group: Adult
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance
Cover Design: Najla Qamber
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He gave them a choice.

She took it.

He made her promise two years.

She should have known there was a catch.

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excerpt

“No need to be scared, Mademoiselle,” the woman said. Her thick, French accent made Amara feel panicky.

Amara focused on breathing, swallowed back her fear, and asked the only question she could think of. “Why now?”

The woman shook her head, smiling. It was just as warm as it was vile, and it made Amara’s skin crawl. “My name is Vivienne LaRue, and I am here to offer you a job. You’ll make a lot of money,” she said, as her eyes darted around the restaurant with distaste. “A lot more than you’re making here.”

Amara licked her lips. “And if I don’t want another job?”

Vivienne raised her penciled, thin eyebrows and twisted her lips. “You made a deal once, as I’m sure you remember.”

“I do, but it’s been…”

“Five years.”

“Right. Five years.”

“Your parents still live in the same house, correct? Drive the nice cars…maybe your mother doesn’t frequent shops as much, but still has her things. She got her treatment, her medical bills paid. Who do you think made that possible?”

Amara’s throat tightened as she listened to Vivienne. She knew, of course, that she was telling the truth. She just hoped there was something she could do to avoid this situation. When nothing dawned on her, she sagged into the seat behind her.

“Why now?” she asked again.

“Why not?”

“I’ve been saving money.”

“Not enough.”

“How do you know?” Amara asked defiantly.

Vivienne laughed lightly and took out one sheet of paper from her briefcase. She placed it in the center of the table, facing Amara.

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Nicely Phrased – http://nicelyphrasedbookblog.com/
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about the author

Claire ContrerasClaire Contreras graduated with her BA in Psychology from Florida International University. She was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, Fl, where she currently resides with her husband, two boys, and two American Bulldogs.

Life is short, and it’s more bitter than sweet, so she tries to smile as often as her face allows. She enjoys stories with happy endings, because life is full of way too many unhappy ones.

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Promo Tour + Excerpt & Giveaway: The Devil’s Contract by Claire Contreras

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We’re celebrating the release of THE DEVIL’S CONTRACT by Claire Contreras! Check out the excerpt and don’t forget to enter the GIVEAWAY!

The Devil's Contract by Claire Contreras

Title: THE DEVIL’S CONTRACT
Author: Claire Contreras
Age group: Adult
Genre: Dark Contemporary Romance
Cover Design: Najla Qamber
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He gave them a choice.

She took it.

He made her promise two years.

She should have known there was a catch.

Purchase:
Amazon

The Devil's Contract teaser

excerpt

“You look like a bum. You haven’t worn make-up in days. That’s not like you!  You’ve been wearing the most atrocious clothes that God only knows where you got. So spill. What’s wrong?” Courtney asked, narrowing her eyes.

Amara shut hers and breathed deeply before looking at Courtney again. “I saw Colin.”

Courtney’s mouth dropped. Amara lifted an eyebrow and nodded.

“What?” Courtney asked, shocked.

Amara began to walk again and Courtney trotted to catch up.

“In New Orleans. He was there with his fiancée,” Amara said, not looking at Courtney. She heard her gasp loudly.

“You’re kidding.”

“I wish I was.”

“Oh my God. I’m so sorry, Mara. Why didn’t you tell me?” Courtney grabbed Amara’s arm and slipped her hand into Amara’s, squeezing it once their fingers were threaded together.

Amara shrugged nonchalantly, even though every time she closed her eyes, the only thing she saw was Colin hovering over her. She could still smell him, taste his tongue on hers, and feel his hands on her.

“Amara?” Courtney said, snapping her out of it.

“Yeah. Sorry. I mean, it is what it is.” She shrugged.

Courtney stopped and pulled on Amara’s hand to face her. “Hey,” she whispered, tucking strands of hair behind Amara’s ear. “Tell me what happened.”

Amara met Courtney’s warm, sky-colored gaze and shook her head. “I saw them together… then he saw me and kissed me and he went to my hotel and we…” she took a breath. “It doesn’t matter. He walked out on me, I made him, and it’s over. For real this time. Completely over.”

about the author

Claire ContrerasClaire Contreras graduated with her BA in Psychology from Florida International University. She was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, Fl, where she currently resides with her husband, two boys, and two American Bulldogs.

Life is short, and it’s more bitter than sweet, so she tries to smile as often as her face allows. She enjoys stories with happy endings, because life is full of way too many unhappy ones.

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