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What if home is the most dangerous place of all? AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | DESERET BOOK Genre: Romantic Suspense or Thriller | Heat Level: 1 Heart Publisher: Cedar Fort | Release Date: 7.12.2017 SAFE HOUSE True, it was her prison, but it was also her sanctuary. Where can you turn when your house is not safe? In a small coastal town in Oregon, Amber and Kelly know the deadliest people sleep down the hall. As they attempt to escape the violent, domineering men in their lives, despair fights against faith and hope as an introduction to the Book of Mormon promises them a haven they can't find in their homes. But getting out of these abusive situations is not as easy as it appears. With their lives spiraling out of control, can they have faith that God's grace will save them? “ Safe House by Shannon Symonds is not an easy book to read, but it is impossible to forget. It deals with the difficult subject of domestic abuse. If anyone has ever wondered why an abused spouse doesn’t just leave, this story will answer that question. An abused spouse is usually penniless and worries about how and where she’ll live if she leaves or worries about her or her children’s safety if she leaves and becomes homeless. Shattered self-esteem is another factor. This book also points out how to find help. It’s also a great story.” ~ Jennie Hansen, Meridian Magazine Q&A with SHANNON SYMONDS What can you tell us about Safe House ? Safe House is a mystery thriller set on the rugged Oregon Coast. Grace James is an advocate who works alongside handsome Officer Joe Hart serving survivors of domestic abuse. Grace and Hart meet 2 different survivors, Amber and Kelly, who know the most dangerous people in their lives sleep right down the hall. Have you ever wondered why most victims of domestic abuse don’t hit back or just leave? Have you cheered when the bad guy loses? Safe House will change the way you see survivors and the dilemmas they face. Amber tries to take care of her younger sister and brother, stay invisible, and out of harm’s way when she meets a handsome young man who challenges everything she believes about the world. Kelly’s husband makes her feel a little crazy. Can she make him happy and save her marriage? Just when Kelly falls to her knees to beg for help, the Heavens answer her cries with a storm. Safe House , Grace in the night and a little Hart will change the way you see survivors forever, because miracles shine the brightest in life’s darkest moments. What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book? You could say I spent 15 to 20 years researching Safe House, in an odd way. Safe House is based on my experiences working as an advocate in a job very similar to the main character Grace’s job. However, my real job as advocate is much more complicated, messier, involving non-profit budgets, used furniture and midnight shelter toilet fixing. A job I still do part time and totally love. I worked a cumulative 15 years responding alongside law enforcement and other community partners to the scenes of domestic assaults or the hospital to serve survivors of domestic and sexual assault. As part of my experience I managed a small team, a shelter for a short year or so, ran some trauma recovery and support groups, became an expert witness in court, trained local medical and law enforcement with a group, and took copious amounts of training…so! I guess I did a lot of research. Unless you or someone you know is a survivor, you may have never heard the word Advocate. You may not even know what it means. We are a very secretive bunch. We are paid and trained to hide people, keep them safe and spirit them away when they are in danger and much more. Our job is keeping secrets. There is no way to give the world a peek into something I have become expert at, except through fiction. And even then, I can never share the little things that make survivors lives safer every day. Give us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special? Grace, the main character in Safe House , is an advocate who responds with handsome Officer Joe Hart to serve survivors of domestic assault. She works twenty-four hours a day to offer survivors and their children safe shelter and a way out. She is the stranger that shows up when your whole world comes crashing down and asks you to trust her and leave everything you know behind. Grace is also a single mother trying to keep her family going. Grace’s mother Mable, one of my favorite character’s, lives in an in-law apartment in Grace’s house with her younger brother. Grace is only thirty-eight, but she is already a survivor herself and wonders if there is anyone for a clumsy, curly blond. Grace’s talent is to be the eye of the storm. No matter what dangers swirl around her, she is calm and when you are with her you can’t help but believe that maybe, just maybe, everything is going to be alright. What else have you written? I began writing before most people read. I wrote poems and short stories. At 20 I tried my hand at a local poetry group. Two of my poems were published in a book called, “Utah Sings.” And then I fell victim to the age old myth that every writer needs a day job. Setting aside my dreams, as a single mother of five, I focused solely on supporting my family. Poems still leaked out and I even wrote the lyrics for a song which is on a DVD being sold somewhere. Not writing was painful. Gradually I took back the artistic parts of myself. Deseret Digital Media or FamilyShare.com published over a hundred of my articles. I continue to write for them. On occasion, my articles are syndicated. FamilyShare published articles I wrote under, “Belva Girls,” with my daughter Erin Oscarson. I was privileged to write for Hilary Weeks, singer and inspirational speaker. I wrote for her special project Billionclicks.com blog for a year or so promoting the power of positive thinking. PRAISE FOR Safe House "Shannon seems to have the ability to grip the reader and they are brought into the story like you can fully understand each character. I found it refreshing to read and enjoy a story without curse words in every other sentence.. I hope that Shannon continues on her writing career as I cant wait for the next one. Grace was absolutely my favorite character as she was a real angel." ~ Patricia Bonner Great book, I want to read more! The book was a page turner; keeping my interest; wondering what will happen next. I had a hard time putting it down. The characters life's have stayed with me. I want to read more about her main characters, especially Grace James. Will there be a second book? I loved the setting of a coastal town in Oregon. My eyes were opened up to a world different from my own. I was left with a desire to help and to somehow bring about the change needed to stop domestic violence." ~ Beverly G. THE AUTHOR Shannon worked for 15 years as an Advocate. Shannon lives in a small coastal town in Oregon where she works, writes, runs and paints. She believes the word can be changed one heart at a time and every small act makes a difference. A portion of the proceeds from the novel Safe House will be donated to the non-profit Operation Underground Railroad or OURrescue.org working to end sex trafficking and serve survivors. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS | INSTAGRAM #ContemporaryRomanticSuspense #CleanFiction #BlogTour #AuthorInterview

A READER'S OPINION Author Paula Quinn pens sexy Highlanders and witty dialogue! THE SCOT'S BRIDE is book two in the author's Highland Heirs series. I haven't read book one, and didn't feel lost going into this story. Patrick MacGregor lived a good life as a rogue and rake. He didn't need love and didn't need responsibility . . . until a woman from a rival clan enters his life. Charlotte Cunningham is a strong match for Patrick, only she and Patrick are trying to avoid the same things. Except attraction can sneak up on people and sometimes duty becomes something more. Patrick and Charlotte have a battle of wills, and it's fun to watch. The author has a skill for dialogue that keeps the characters and readers on their toes. This is an easy, fun, and steamy Highland romance that will surely please readers who enjoy the genre. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kathy Scott BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS AN IRRESISTIBLE SCOUNDREL Highlander Patrick MacGregor likes his life just the way it is. Fighting for his coin, enjoying a woman's charms, and bearing no responsibility at all? Aye, that's the life for him. That is, until Patrick sees her-a raven-haired beauty with eyes as dark as midnight. Patrick swore never to fall in love. Not even with a lass as wild as he...especially when she's from a rival clan. AN UNDENIABLE DESIRE Charlotte Cunningham knows Patrick is trouble the moment she sets eyes on him. Her only goal is to escape the possibility of marriage. Any marriage. But as the summer days turn into sultry nights, enticing her beyond reason, Charlie is forced to choose between the freedom she craves and the reckless rogue she can't forget. In the New York Times bestselling tradition of Lynsay Sands, Hannah Howell, and Karen Hawkins comes a new book in Paula Quinn's new sinfully sexy Scottish romance series. Genre: Highland Romance | Pub Date: Highland Heirs (Book 2) | Page count: 384pp | Publisher: Forever Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley #AReadersOpinion #HighlandRomance #2017Review

What if home is the most dangerous place of all? AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | DESERET BOOK Genre: Romantic Suspense or Thriller | Heat Level: 1 Heart Publisher: Cedar Fort | Release Date: 7.12.2017 SAFE HOUSE True, it was her prison, but it was also her sanctuary. Where can you turn when your house is not safe? In a small coastal town in Oregon, Amber and Kelly know the deadliest people sleep down the hall. As they attempt to escape the violent, domineering men in their lives, despair fights against faith and hope as an introduction to the Book of Mormon promises them a haven they can't find in their homes. But getting out of these abusive situations is not as easy as it appears. With their lives spiraling out of control, can they have faith that God's grace will save them? “ Safe House by Shannon Symonds is not an easy book to read, but it is impossible to forget. It deals with the difficult subject of domestic abuse. If anyone has ever wondered why an abused spouse doesn’t just leave, this story will answer that question. An abused spouse is usually penniless and worries about how and where she’ll live if she leaves or worries about her or her children’s safety if she leaves and becomes homeless. Shattered self-esteem is another factor. This book also points out how to find help. It’s also a great story.” ~ Jennie Hansen, Meridian Magazine 17-year old Amber knows the deadliest person in her world sleeps right down the hall beside her mother. Amber cares for her younger brother and sister while her mother, Emily, struggles to keep the peace with her stepfather, Berk. When Emily is seriously injured, Amber calls for help for the first time and meets Grace. Grace James, a domestic violence advocate works with handsome officer Joe Hart to try and help Emily find a way out and maybe give Amber back her youth. Grace and Hart work together in Coho County on the rugged northern coast of Oregon where the water is cold, the sky is steel gray and the sandy beaches bring people together and get under your skin. Small town life in Coho is filled with secrets. Just below the surface, Kelly struggles to keep her little family together, while her husband’s secrets are beginning to emerge, including his plans to make everyone believe she is crazy. Will Grace be able to see Kelly as she really is? Will Kelly trust Grace and let Hart help her. Why doesn’t she just fight back? Grace, curly, smart, single mother and anything but graceful, lives in an old house by the sea with her mother, Mable. Behind the scenes, Mabel, a red headed hero, helps with Grace’s children and keeps her laughing, even while a storm brews on the horizon. Family, church, and friends remind Grace that happy endings exist. Mabel’s dry wit and her daughter’s free spirit firmly ground her, and give her more than enough reasons to relish life, even though she knows the phone will ring and she will be needed again. When Coho County’s small jail releases Berk, he decides to teach Amber a lesson for sharing family secrets. When Berk finds Amber parked at the Cove he tries to punish her. A handsome surfer protects Amber and does everything he can to become a part of her new life, but how can a girl who has only seen abuse trust love? Will Berk ever leave her alone and how far will he go to maintain control of what he believes is his? As Grace, Amber, and Kelly pray for answers, God answers their prayers with a storm and nothing will ever be the same again. PRAISE FOR Safe House "Shannon seems to have the ability to grip the reader and they are brought into the story like you can fully understand each character. I found it refreshing to read and enjoy a story without curse words in every other sentence.. I hope that Shannon continues on her writing career as I cant wait for the next one. Grace was absolutely my favorite character as she was a real angel." ~ Patricia Bonner Great book, I want to read more! The book was a page turner; keeping my interest; wondering what will happen next. I had a hard time putting it down. The characters life's have stayed with me. I want to read more about her main characters, especially Grace James. Will there be a second book? I loved the setting of a coastal town in Oregon. My eyes were opened up to a world different from my own. I was left with a desire to help and to somehow bring about the change needed to stop domestic violence." ~ Beverly G. THE AUTHOR Shannon worked for 15 years as an Advocate. Shannon lives in a small coastal town in Oregon where she works, writes, runs and paints. She believes the word can be changed one heart at a time and every small act makes a difference. A portion of the proceeds from the novel Safe House will be donated to the non-profit Operation Underground Railroad or OURrescue.org working to end sex trafficking and serve survivors. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS #GuestAuthor #ContemporaryRomanticSuspense #CleanFiction

A READER'S OPINION THE CROOKED PATH by Irma Joubert, set in South Africa, is a touching story of love and loss. Lettie Louw is a great character and she is matched well with her husband; their story is sweet and tender. The author is wonderfully descriptive and I was right there in the places and times with the characters. There was a lot about this story I didn't expect, and I liked that, and a few characters I had a hard time connecting with. Except, through the whole story I always liked Lettie. She did so much to change who she was in order to find love, but I wished she could have been loved for who she was rather than what she looked like. She was a character to be admired for her strength and determination. THE CROOKED PATH has a title that mirrors Lettie's life and a strong cast of characters. The author has written a clean and compelling story set with a combination of time and place I hadn't read before. This is an enjoyable book. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS From the bestselling author of The Girl From the Train , comes another compelling coming of age story of delayed love, loss, and reconciliation in WWII-era South Africa. Lettie has always felt different from and overshadowed by the women around her–this friend is richer, that friend is more beautiful, those friends are closer. Still, she doesn’t let this hold her back. She works hard to apply her mind, trying to compensate for her perceived lack of beauty with diligent academic work and a successful career as a doctor. She learns to treasure her friendships, but she still wonders if any man will ever return her interest. Marco’s experience in the second world war have robbed him of love and health. When winters in his native Italy prove dangerous to his health even after the war has ended, he moves to South Africa to be with his brother, husband to one of Lettie’s best friends. Marco is Lettie’s first patient, and their relationship grows as she aids him on the road back to restored health. In the company of beloved characters from The Child of the River , Marco and Lettie find a happiness that neither of them thought possible. With that joy comes pain and loss, but Lettie learns that life—while perhaps a crooked path—is always a journey worth taking. Genre: Historical Christian Fiction | Pub Date: November 7, 2017 | Page count: 400pp | Publisher: Thomas Nelson Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalFiction #ChristianRomance #CleanFiction

"I had no clue how the story or mystery was going to end. Overall there are great twists and turns . . . I would actually love to read more from this author." ~ Night Owl Reviews HOUSE OF DARK ENVY When Sarahjane attends Lady Morville’s costume party, she never expects to learn her old beau Felix Gryffith is under the illustrious woman’s patronage and stands on the cusp of making a world-changing discovery. Felix, whose lies disgraced her in the eyes of the London elite by labeling her a flirt. Felix’s love for Sarahjane has never wavered, despite the scandal that forced them apart. He’s desperate to tell her the truth, if he can convince her to listen. Fate lurked in the shadows that night, years ago. Has it returned to grant Sarahjane and Felix their wishes, or terrorize them? BUY AT AMAZON Genre: Historical Romance | Heat Level: 2 Hearts ENJOY AN EXCERPT from House of Dark Envy Turning her gaze to the rainy sky, Sarahjane cursed under her breath… The countess hadn’t chosen her dates well. At this rate, her partygoers would drown before they made it home. “…It’s been a pleasure to spend the evening with you.” Oh, no! Was that Felix’s voice? If it was, that would be a perfect ending to the night. Life would’ve been better if not for Felix Griffyth. Sarahjane had never liked the stuck up excuse for a young man—well, not for a long time. When she’d kissed him and professed her love, he’d done nothing to prove himself a gentleman. Sarahjane blushed, remembering the feel of his warm hands on her skin. And how he’d brushed her off and laughed when he told his friends about the ease with which he’d seduced her. Sarahjane ground her teeth. She’d loved him, after all, had intended to give him another kiss. But then, he took their first kiss public. The memory of the incident burned in her throat like bile. Considering the man’s voice, she realized it didn’t sound quite right. Deeper, definitely. No, he couldn’t be her Felix. Noises from the other side of the door reminded her she had a task to fulfill. Then she could collect her prize and be gone. Where to begin? Orange ribbons fluttered in the breeze and drew her attention to a massive stone flowerpot gracing the porch. Surely, the hostess wouldn’t hide the scavenger hunt’s grand prize here… Laughter sounded from somewhere behind and a deep voice, “Bloody awful night!” The voice sounded like Felix’s, but it couldn’t be him, could it? She wasn’t sure she wanted to know or risk a confrontation. Not tonight. But he stood between her and the safe interior of Lady Morville’s mansion. Sarahjane glanced at the cabs in the street. She’d do anything to avoid running into him—even leave the party. Could she run fast enough to evade him? No. A cab would have to do, though, none of these was hers. No one would mind if she hid out in one for a moment. Hoping not to trip and embarrass herself, she darted toward one, and slipped inside. Silence but for the tap of light rain met her here. Sarahjane shut the door and sighed relief. Not a moment later, the cab door opened. Sarahjane blinked into the sudden light. “Any ghosts in here?” a deep voice asked. Streetlights and moonlight obscured the new arrival’s face. “I’m sorry,” she said, “this cab is taken.” Sarahjane decided to play along. “Boo.” “Ah, yes, I was right,” the man said. “Ghosts aplenty.” “You won’t find much else out tonight.” “Then, I’d best hide here where it’s safe,” he said and surprised Sarahjane by slipping into the cab and slamming the door. “I say!” “You say what?” he asked. Face tinged with makeup, and wearing strange, thick spectacles of deep dark glass, he resembled some futuristic magician. Something magnetic shivered over her skin when their gazes met. “I told you, this cab is mine,” Sarahjane said. “Find your own.” “And let down Lady Morville? I think not,” he said. “What’s a Lady Morville?” she asked. “Is it tasty?” The man choked back a laugh. “A more delicious dish for a hungry ghost, you’ll never meet. May I know your name, my lady?” What could she say? If there was a reason she recognized his voice, he might know her already… Sarahjane sucked in a quick breath. The subtle scent of his aftershave held a note she recognized. Did he use the same brand as her father’s? The aroma seemed spicy and foreign. Yet, she could swear her acquaintance with it started long before her trip across the English Channel. END OF EXCERPT THE AUTHOR Juli D. Revezzo loves fantasy and Celtic mythology and writing stories with all kinds of fantastical elements. She is the author of the historical romances, House of Dark Envy , Watchmaker's Heart , and Lady of the Tarot , the Antique Magic paranormal series and Celtic Stewards Chronicles series and more. She is also a member of the Independent Author Network and the Magic Appreciation Tour. To learn more about this and future releases, visit her at julidrevezzo.com. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | BLOG | NEWSLETTER #GuestAuthor #ExcerptPost #HistoricalRomance

Love, betrayal, and sweet revenge—life in Cottonbloom is about to get a whole lot hotter . . . LEAVE THE NIGHT ON Love, betrayal, and sweet revenge—life in Cottonbloom is about to get a whole lot hotter . . . Sutton Mize is known for lavishing attention on the customers who flock to her boutique on the wealthy side of her Mississippi town. So when she finds a lace thong in her fiancé’s classic cherry-red Camaro, she knows just who she sold it to: her own best friend. In an instant, Sutton’s whole world goes up in flames. . . Wyatt Abbott has harbored a crush on Sutton since he was a young kid from the other side of the tracks. He witnessed Sutton’s shocking discovery in the Camaro at his family-owned garage—and it made him angry. What kind of man could take lovely, gorgeous Sutton for granted? But then Sutton comes up with an idea: Why not give her betrothed a taste of his own medicine and pretend that she’s got a lover of her own? Wyatt is more than happy to play the hot-and-heavy boyfriend. But what begins as a fictional affair soon develops into something more real, and more passionate, than either Sutton or Wyatt could have imagined. Could it be that true love has been waiting under the hood all along? AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOKS-A-MILLION | POWELLS | INDIEBOUND Series: Cottonbloom | Genre: Contemporary Romance | Release Date: August 1, 2017 ENJOY AN EXCERPT from Leave the Night On Sutton stared at the lace concoction. From La Perla’s fall collection. Fine Italian lace. Ridiculously expensive for something so small. A special order with the addition of a small embroidered heart to sit at the owner’s hipbone. Oh yes, she was acquainted with the underwear but not intimately acquainted. She’d ordered them through Abigail’s Boutique, but not for herself. She was too practical. Wyatt Abbott shook them even closer to her face, obviously expecting her to take them. The thought of touching the lace made her shrink against the driver’s door, and she fumbled for the handle, finally finding it and yanking. The door opened and her momentum sent her to the shop floor on her butt. Her skirt bunched around her thighs, probably high enough for Wyatt Abbott to see her simple cotton pink panties from Victoria’s Secret. The fact they weren’t white was the wildest she got. She’d even waited for them to go on sale. With a bruised ego and bottom, she scrambled up. Wyatt hadn’t moved. His mouth was parted, still in a slight smile, the panties dangling from his fingers. Instead of the roil of emotions gaining steam inside of her, she concentrated on his hands. They were rough-looking and callused. The nails were short but lined with grease. And they were big. They built things. Fixed things. Put things back together. A darkness came over his face, clouding his earlier good-humor and giving him an edge of danger she hadn’t sensed through his teasing. Instead of getting out of the car from the door, he stood up on the passenger seat, stepped to the driver’s seat, and hopped next to her, the black lace of her betrayal dangling in his hand. “What’s the problem?” he asked. A jackhammering noise from the other bay filled the space so she didn’t have to. The crazy thing was that she had sensed something wrong. Something had been wrong pretty much since she and Andrew had gotten engaged. She’d tried to put it down to nerves or how busy they both were with work. But the truth was she’d been dragging her feet with the wedding preparations. Between the two of them pulling away, the distance had grown until only an echo of what had drawn them together remained. The hum of a motor and the flash of sunlight on metal drew her attention to the open bay door. Her best friend, Bree Randall, stepped out of her BMW coupe dressed in heels, grey slacks, and a sleeveless silk shell, the pink contrasting beautifully with her dark brown hair and ivory complexion. She was a lawyer for Cottonbloom, Mississippi’s city government and had been Sutton’s best friend since first grade. No way could Sutton smile and pretend everything was fine. She grabbed the front of Wyatt’s coveralls and looked up at him. The boy she remembered had been too cool and a borderline jerk, teasing her incessantly, almost to the point of tears. The man was still too cool, yet something new lurked behind his ease. She hoped it was akin to kindness. Bree drew closer. Stuck between a devil she knew and one she didn’t, Sutton took a chance. Her voice was hoarse and begging and she didn’t care. “Get me out of here. Please.” THE AUTHOR An award-winning author, Laura Trentham was born and raised in a small town in Tennessee. Although, she loved English and reading in high school, she was convinced an English degree equated to starvation. She chose the next most logical major—Chemical Engineering—and worked in a hard hat and steel toed boots for several years. She writes sexy, small town contemporaries and smoking hot Regency historicals. The first two books of her Falcon Football series were named Top Picks by RT Book Reviews magazine. Then He Kissed Me, a Cottonbloom novel, was named as one of Amazon’s best romances of 2016. When not lost in a cozy Southern town or Regency England, she's shuttling kids to soccer, helping with homework, and avoiding the Mt. Everest-sized pile of laundry that is almost as big as the to-be-read pile of books on her nightstand. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | BLOG #GuestAuthor #ContemporaryRomance #ExcerptPost

A READER'S OPINION Choosing Bravery is a story of two people with brave and beautiful hearts. Ms. Nelson transported me to the 1860s in Oregon Territory to follow their high adventures! Élodie Rousseau was left in the wilderness and taken in by a schoolmistress and Osage warrior, both with special talents and skills they pass onto Élodie, which is how she becomes the legendary Yellow Feather. Lachlan Bravery, a legendary tracker, must join forces with Élodie to repay what he feels is a debt to a mentor. Ms. Nelson takes the reader on a western adventure with descriptive storytelling and tender romance. These two characters have to find a way to heal their souls and trust in what matters most. There are touches of intrigue mixed with a blooming romance between Élodie and Lachlan to make this novella an enjoyable story for lovers of historical western romance. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kathy Scott BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS When legends collide, will the sparks ignite their love or drive them apart? (Oregon Territory - 1868) After her parents vanished in the wilderness, Élodie Rousseau found a home with an Osage warrior and a logging camp schoolmistress who joined forces to return Élodie's beloved spirit horse. With them as her teachers, she became the legendary Cascade Mountain guide, Yellow Feather. She knows everything about surviving and thriving in the wild, but something is missing. Legendary Far North fugitive tracker, Lachlan Bravery, is tortured by his failure to find the one person who mattered most—the mentor who taught him everything he once held sacred. Driven to repay a dead man, his hunt for a notorious band of outlaws brings him to Élodie’s mountain where they must join forces on a final quest deep inside a cave with the power to destroy not only their unexpected love but their lives. Brave the wild. Bury the past. Choose your destiny. Choosing Bravery is a stand-alone novella set in a beautiful but dangerously unforgiving wilderness. It’s also the third book in the award-winning Lonesome Hearts series which can be read in any order. Genre: Historical Western Romance | Pub Date: July 31, 2017 | Page count: 99pp Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalWesternRomance #2017Review

In ancient Éire, men and women take to the legends for answers. Different-colored eyes are the mark of a Seer, it is said, and those who can see the future are in league with the devil. They cannot be suffered to live. " Eyes of the Seer by Ashley York is yet another mesmerizing hit by this author. I was enthralled by the cast of characters, the plot, and the writing style of Ms. York " ~ Amazon Reviewer EYES OF THE SEER He wishes to prove himself… Marcán of Clonascra bears the bloodline of Brian Boru, the legendary high king, and his prowess as a warrior has earned him great respect. But he was born with different-colored eyes, and there are some who would have him suffer a Seer’s fate. His fiercest adversary is Beibhinn, mother to Diarmuid, his close friend and king, and Astrid, the woman who holds his heart. If Astrid ever showed him any interest, he would fight Beibhinn and any army to wed her. She is desperate to escape… Astrid is sick of her mother’s belittling, but her brother is in no hurry see her married, so she decides to see to her own match-making. The man she approaches quickly reveals his lack of honor, but her overbearing mother pushes her to wed him anyway. When Astrid discovers Marcán’s love for her, she realizes that what she wants has been in front of her all along. True happiness awaits them, but only if they can put a stop to her mother’s plans. AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | GOOGLE | KOBO Series: The Derbfine Series, Book 2 | Genre: Medieval Romance | Heat Level: 5 Hearts "Ashley York's second book in her Derbfine series, Eyes of the Seer , was a wonderful mix of rich history and gallant romance! Eyes of the Seer is storytelling at its best presenting a top-notch read!" ~ Jenerated Reviews MEET THE AUTHOR Two things you should know about me right up front. I’m a hard-core romantic! And I love history! I believe true love does exist and once found, can transform your life from a solitary journey into a passionate adventure. Easier said than done sometimes but writing about the infinite number of possibilities, working out the exact when and where, and developing the character's personal journey to get there, thrills me to no end. I love history with larger than life heroes, chivalrous knights, lords and ladies, castles, manors, battles and conquests. These are the foundations for passionate, historical romance novels. That’s what I write. There is nothing like the intense emotions sparked between a driven, hard-working medieval warrior and a feisty damsel in a quandary, often not of her own making. ​ It only makes sense that I use my MA in History and all those research techniques to create romantic characters from the past. Although I'm writing fiction, I like to incorporate authentic places, events, and people, embellishing the past. I use real history but with an artistic flare. I love research, especially from primary documents, and could get lost in them! You’ll discover a world of fiction wrapped around historical people and events in my stories. Some events you may recognize, some you may recognize but a little different than you remember, and some are just from my imagination. ​ I’m fascinated by the High Middle Ages in Scotland, England, and Ireland. There are so many world-changing events taking place here from their participation in the Crusades to the Battle of Hastings that permanently connected the islands to the continent. Before the Declaration of Arbroath, before William Wallace, before the Doomsday Book, the area was ripe for great events and they never failed to deliver. It is on this combustible backdrop that I create characters with the same desires and motivations as we have today. ​ When I’m not writing, I enjoy cooking. It’s relaxing and I always like to find something new and easy. On Fridays I occasionally share simple recipes with Foody Friday. Sometimes entrees. Sometimes desserts. Sometimes snacks. Always delicious. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER #GuestAuthor #NewReleasePost #MedievalRomance

Congratulations to Emily March, author of A STARDANCE SUMMER, winner of the July 2017 Readers' Choice Cover Contest! #CoverContestWinner

A little ruin goes a long way. The Importance of Being Scandalous A horse race in trousers on Rotten Row. Visiting a gaming hall in a dress that would make her mother faint. Sneaking an invitation to a masquerade ball attended by only the wickedest, most debauched members of society… None of these things are scaring off bookish but strong-willed Amelia Bishop’s stuffy, egotistical fiancé. The only thing left is to entice childhood friend Nicholas Wakefield into a truly engagement-ending scandal. The Wakefields are the height of propriety, and Nicholas’s parents have made it clear a wife from the neighboring Bishop family would be unacceptable… But Nicholas would give up his family and his fortune if Amelia would ever see him as more than just a childhood friend. He’ll go along with her scheme, even if it means ruining them both, because he’s got a plan that will change her mind about him being merely the boy next door. AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | ITUNES | KOBO | GOOGLE Add to Goodreads Series: Tale of Two Sisters, #1 | Genre: Historical Romance | Heat Level: 5 Hearts Publisher: Entangled Select | Release Date: July 25, 2017 ENJOY AN EXCERPT from The Importance of Being Scandalous Nicholas tried to stay close to Amelia when they insinuated themselves into the crowd around Lady Chisholm, but Amelia kept insisting they should stand apart. He strongly suspected she was trying to insulate him from the scandal she was about to cause. He had no one but himself to blame for her thinking that way. Their whole lives, he’d let his family name hold too much sway. Somehow, he would have to convince her things were different now. “I rather like the new styles from the continent,” some young miss made the mistake of saying. “Nonsense,” Lady Chisholm barked. “They stray much too far from tradition.” From the other side of the group, Amelia spoke up. “I don’t think they stray nearly far enough.” “Excuse me?” Lady Chisholm gasped. “I said I don’t think they stray nearly far enough.” “I heard you, Lady Amelia. I only hoped I was mistaken.” Amelia frowned. Nicholas thought she might give up, but then her shoulders straightened and she lifted her chin. “Are you mistaken often?” “Rarely.” Montrose’s aunt peered at Amelia. “And what do you imagine might be appropriate attire for a young lady?” “Trousers,” Amelia announced. A murmur went up through the crowd. It was everything Nicholas could do to hold in a laugh. All the more so because he knew Amelia was being honest. In this regard, he was on Lady Chisholm’s side. He’d seen Amelia in trousers a number of times and he knew how distracting it was. Were it to become a popular trend in women’s fashion, the entire country would devolve into anarchy inside a week. THE AUTHOR Kimberly Bell writes historical romance from her cabin in South Lake Tahoe or the beaches of Southern California (it’s a super tough life). She's a pretty hardcore introvert that loves dogs, cheeseburgers, and occasional day drinking. She also spends way too much time on twitter because she thinks she's super hilarious and she’s trying to get that rumor to catch on. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS #GuestAuthor #ExcerptPost #AuthororTourGiveaway #HistoricalRomance

A READER'S OPINION Another enjoyable Highland adventure from Lily Baldwin! Joanie has had a tough life and deserves some peace and safety. Enter Randolph Tweed, aka Alec MacVie, a Scottish rebel who vows to rescue the woman who haunts his dreams. Alec and Joanie are wonderful characters and together they create some swoon-worthy moments. This is a story of healing and love, redemption and passion. The author is a descriptive writer who shows the reader the beautiful setting and makes them feel like they are with the characters. There are touches of humor and the reader is sure to shed a tear or two for Alec and Joanie's tender journey. This book has all the requirements of a sexy, historical Highland romance, so readers who enjoy the genre are sure to like the familiar elements. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Two broken hearts unite, becoming one love that will last forever. Sold from one ruthless master to another, Joanie is a servant who has lived her whole life in fear. When Randolph Tweed, an English merchant with cold, unfeeling eyes, buys her, she fears she has fallen into the hands of her cruelest master yet. But what she doesn't realize is that Randolph is actually Alec MacVie, Scottish spy and rebel. The first time Alec sees Joanie is in his dreams. He has a vision of a young woman standing on a bridge alone, bleeding, and broken hearted. He must rescue her, and when he does he soon realizes she holds the power to rescue him right back. Join Alec and Joanie on a journey of healing, passion, and hope, where their love and strength forge a new destiny for themselves and for Scotland. Genre: Historical Highland Romance | Pub Date: May 16, 2017 | Page count: 307pp | Publisher: Duncurra LLC Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #HighlandRomance #HistoricalRomance

A READER'S OPINION Sarah E. Ladd writes words that whisper to the heart and beg the reader to read just one more page. A STRANGER AT FELLSWORTH, the third book in Ladd's Treasures of Surrey series, is a beautiful and tender story of how losing everything one has can be the best thing to ever happen. Annabelle Thorley loses everything, forcing her to make both a terrifying and wise decision about her future. She escapes London and the oppressive hand of her brother, and makes her way to Fellsworth where she must work for a wage and in essence, seeing how the "other half lives." During her trials, Annabelle discovers who she really is and where she truly belongs. However, she doesn't have to do it alone. Through it all, Owen Locke, the gamekeeper at an estate in Fellsworth, is there when she needs him. He's a man everyone can trust and rely upon. I adored him a hero, a man worthy of finding the truest and purest of love and happiness. There's a touch of mystery mixed into the story, and while I figured everything out early on, I still found myself immersed in Annabelle's journey. Hers was an exploration of self-discovery, and I enjoyed watching her subtle changes as the story progressed. This is Christian fiction, yet the Christian elements aren't overdone, rather woven in here and there at just the right moments, and in the right amounts for the story. Sarah E. Ladd is a wonderful writer, and fans of clean, Regency romance should be reading her books. Content Rating: 1 Heart | Reviewed by: MK BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM A Stranger at Fellsworth In the fallout of her deceased father’s financial ruin, Annabelle’s prospects are looking bleak. Her fiancé has called off their betrothal, and now she remains at the mercy of her controlling and often cruel brother. Annabelle soon faces the fact that her only hope for a better life is to do the unthinkable and run away to Fellsworth, where her estranged uncle serves as the school’s superintendent. Upon arrival, Annabelle learns that she must shed her life of high society and work for her wages for the first time in her life. Owen Locke is unswerving in his commitments. As a widower and father, he is fiercely protective of his only daughter. As an industrious gamekeeper, he is intent on keeping poachers at bay even though his ambition has always been to purchase land he can call his own. When a chance encounter introduces him to Annabelle Thorley, his steady life is shaken. For the first time since his wife’s death, Owen begins to consider a second chance at love. As Owen and Annabelle grow closer, ominous forces threaten the peace they thought they’d found. Poachers, mysterious strangers, and murderers converge at Fellsworth, forcing Annabelle and Owen to a test of fortitude and bravery to stop the shadow of the past from ruining their hopes for the future. Regency Romance | Pub Date: May 16, 2017 | Page count: 336pp | Thomas Nelson Format Read: Paperback | Source: From the reader's personal library.