New Release: Just A Name by Becky Monson

 

Just a Name by Becky Monson   Holly has a plan for everything. But she never could have planned for this. 

 If there’s one thing Holly Murphy loves, it’s a solid plan. She has her entire life figured out—or so she thinks. But when life pulls the rug out from under her, she’s left to deal with a canceled wedding—hers, to be precise. And the promotion she’s worked toward for years is now in jeopardy because the team she supervises doesn’t like her management style. 

Thinking that Holly is too tightly wound and needs a break from everything, her boss demands she take a vacation. But how can she take a vacation when her promotion is on the line? Trying to help out, her best friend, Quinn, suggests she still go on her honeymoon and conduct a nationwide search to find a man with the same name as her ex-fiancĂ© to use his plane ticket. Leaving Holly to wonder if she’s the only sane person left on the planet. 

Yet when her boss gets wind of the idea and loves it, Holly finds herself in a corner she can’t get out of. And when handsome Nate Jones from Newport Beach gets picked to go with her, she wonders if this whole thing won’t be so bad after all. 

Can Holly learn to let go? Or will this crazy adventure send her running right back to her safety net?

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Praise for Just A Name 


 “Just a Name is a delicious escape! I devoured every character, every moment, and every quirk and couldn’t get enough. This book is Becky Monson at her finest!” -Author Whitney Dineen 
  
“Becky Monson has outdone herself with Just a Name. It’s FANTASTIC! I’m still swooning.” -Author Jennifer Peel 

“Fans of romantic comedies should grab a copy of Just a Name; it has the perfect balance between sweet and sassy.”-Readers’ Favorite 

"Full of fun, swoon, and humor, all topped with unexpected twists. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in these pages!" -Katie's Clean Book Collection 

"I loved it. Becky Monson is so good at writing humor into her books. Sarcasm and wit reign supreme right along with a slow growing romance." - Aimee Brown from Getting Your Read On  

   

Excerpt    


I hate today. 

Which doesn’t bode well, since it’s only eight thirty in the morning. 

This is par for the course with my life right now, since the past three weeks haven’t particularly been my favorite either. Before that—which feels like ages ago—I was feeling like I was on the right path. Like everything I had planned for myself was happening. And I actually remember thinking, “Life can’t get any better.” Clearly, I jinxed myself. 

Because my life is not on track. Not even close. 

Lately, every morning I wake up with hopes that this will be the day when things will look up for me. The day my life will take a turn for the better and I’ll get myself back on track. Apparently, today is not that day. 

Right now, I’m sitting in an air-conditioned office, holding a piece of paper in my hands, staring at the words in front of me and trying to make sense of it all. The top of the paper, in bold lettering, says, “CT Anderson Bank,” and underneath it, “Holly Murphy—Supervisor Assessment.” 

Under that are a whole bunch of words I can’t believe I’m reading. Words like “too controlling” and “micromanaging” and “not a team player.” It’s all there, in Times New Roman, eleven-point type. Coincidentally, these are some of the words Nathan—my ex-fiancĂ©—used when he called off our wedding nearly three weeks ago. He even used the words “not a team player”—whatever that’s supposed to mean. And this was all only a little over two months before we were to marry. 

Way to kick me when I’m down, Life.




Author Becky Monson By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. An award-winning author, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last... but it probably won't.  



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Review: My One Despair by Claudia Burgoa


This book had me falling in love, breaking my heart, then falling in love all over again.  Gage and Tess are such amazing characters.  Their love story is one of those meant to be romances that life tries to tear apart.

I loved how easy Gage and Tess worked together.  Even though he was just getting his singing career up and running, and she was busy with school, they just went with the flow.  They knew they wanted to be together, and so they let life happen.  They were, for the most part, trusting of each other.  Until Gage is faced with a decision no one should have to make.

I don't want to spoil this book for anyone, which makes it so hard for me to share everything I loved about this book.  I will say that each character is incredibly well written and developed.  The story line invokes every emotion possible.  While I was able to figure out, for the most part, the little mystery that tears them apart, it was still heartbreaking and true to life.  I really hope that maybe there might be future books about some of the supporting characters.  I would love a story about Tess's sister Hannah, or Gage's brother East.

I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes from this book.

"You have to live out loud, be truthful to who you are, and stop being afraid of life."- Gage

Cover Reveal: Cold Cole Heart by K Webster

Cold Cole Heart

by K Webster Publication Date: November 14, 2018 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance
I once was a hero. Until she kept me as her captive, tortured me, and killed my brothers. She bred a monster. Nothing could stop me from seeking revenge. But it was over so quickly—her easy death a mercy she didn’t deserve. For a decade, the burning rage of what she did has transformed into something uncontrollable. Something I want to feed. Something I crave to unleash. I want to make her pay. Over and over and over again. Finding the evil, spoiled women sates my ravenous, vengeful soul. I hunt. I capture. I destroy. Slowly. So slowly. One, two, three, four, five… And now six. I’m wicked and sadistic. I am Cold Cole Heart. My mission is death and their payment to me has come due. Number six thinks she is different. Yet when I look at her, I see them. She will pay. They always do.

About K. Webster

K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers. Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.

Now Available!!!!! My One Despair by Claudia Burgoa




Title: My One Despair
Author: Claudia Burgoa
Genre: Romance/Women's Fiction
Release Date: November 1, 2018



Blurb

Once, they shared one soul. Can hope heal years of despair and broken dreams?

Music is all I know. It saved me as a kid. It brings me fame and fortune now. But what am I, the famous Gage Rodin, doing at night when I’m on the road and can’t sleep? Googling her. Tess Hades, the girl who still haunts my dreams and my lyrics.

She arrived like a quiet storm, a wild thing with eyes guarded to the world. But she let me into the deep end of her beautifully broken soul. When we were together, life was simple. When my life got complicated, she did what she thought was the right thing. She let me go.

While she’s been out saving the wild creatures of the world, my muse has fed on the memory of our life together. But now everything in my world is shifting again, and not in a good way. I’m not certain I have the strength to bear another devastating loss, so I find myself reaching for something as rare and elusive as the perfect song lyric.

The one woman who never gave up hope…







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Claudia is an award-winning, international bestselling author. She lives in Colorado, working for a small IT. She has three children and manages a chaotic household of three confused dogs, and a wonderful husband who shares her love of all things geek. To survive she works continually to find purpose for the voices flitting through her head, plus she consumes high quantities of chocolate to keep the last threads of sanity intact. 


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Just For Me Reads- October


I feel that for those of you who take the time to read my blog to get the most out of it, then I need to provide you with reviews of everything I have read each month.  Some times just a couple sentences from someone who has already read a book can really help make or break a book.  The purpose of my blog is to share my thoughts on books I have read to help other readers find books they will love.

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Was confused at first by the different points of view. I loved how they slowly intertwined until they all took their spot in the central plot.  I read this book as a buddy read for my book club.

Columbine by Dave Cullen
I was a junior in high school when Columbine happened. I found this book very informative about the event. It is well written, and the audiobook is easy to listen to. I am so glad I listened to this book. I used this for a prompt on the PopSugar Reading Challenge.

A Good Marriage by Stephen King
I think I had read Stephen King before, but it was probably close to 20 years ago. So seeing as I am not a huge fan of Horror, but love thrillers, I thought I would give it a try. I loved the storyline, and the idea. However, I feel like it had the potential to be so much more than what it was. It just didn't feel complete to me. Don't get me wrong, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end, I just felt that it needed more. 

Of Triton by Anna Banks
Picking up where Of Poseidon left off, this book again delivered an amazing story involving Emma, Galen, and their families. I loved how they worked together to help change the minds of the archives. This story shows how times change and our laws and ways of life have to change with the times. Looking forward to book 3!!!


Final Girls by Riley Sager
This book really kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. A really great thriller. The shocking twist and the real murderer completely blew me away. This was a book I had a really hard time putting down and thoroughly enjoyed. So glad my book group read this book. It was great for discussion with friends.


Books I read that have their own post:
Speak of the Devil by Britney King posted 10/10/18
The Wrong Game by Kandi Steiner posted 10/17/18
Lost in the Shadows by J.S. Green posted 10/20/18
Heath by K Webster and Nikki Ash posted 10/25/18
My One Despair by Claudia Burgoa posted 11/1/18

Cover Reveal: Side Show by Gigi Birtie

Title: Side Show
Series: Lust & Chrome Duet #1
Author: Gigi Birtie
Genre: NA Romance
Release Date: November 13, 2018 Cover Design: Maria at Steamy Designs
Sloane Nova Cates always knew when restoring a classic muscle car that there was nothing more she would want than to see it put others to shame on the city streets of Oakland California. 
It is Sloane's senior year in high school and this year of course was going to be different, with her older brother Reese away at college Sloane is finally not under his watchful eye. Sloane would be able to have more freedom to talk to who she wants, and most importantly date who she wants but she never guessed that she would fall for a guy who went to school with her over protective brother, who happened to play college football together. 
Sloane also never knew who she'd meet at these side shows or how it would change her life forever. She would come to find out what type of trouble in wanting a boyfriend would bring her, and how a past mistake will threaten to take it all away.

As I squeezed through the crowd and bellied up to the bar I was asked what I wanted right away.  The bartender came back with my beer, I threw him a twenty and called it good.
He smiled at me with a wink and I knew I was blushing, so I took a big gulp of my Pilsner. 
Just as I was looking for Mona, I saw him. 
He looked even better up close, as I was only a few feet away now, than earlier tonight at the strip. He was staring at me with those amazing green eyes. 
I felt frozen in place and couldn't move. I couldn't look away either. All I did was stand there and stare like an idiot with a stupid grin on my face, I'm sure! 
How mortifying. 
The one time, I see a man that I find remotely gorgeous, and I start to act like an idiot, but he seems to be getting closer so that means he's coming my way. I know I'm not moving as I've never been more rooted in place in all my life. 
“Hey, I saw you earlier tonight in that kick ass 442 right?” He says as he leans into me, since it's so loud with the music blaring. 
I'm completely blank out, all I can do is smell how wonderful he is and take in his features as he leans back from me. 
He puts his hand on my hip and leans in again. 
“Are you alright? Have you been roofied? Blink if you've been brought here against your will.” He smirks at me with the lopsided smile.
I shake my head snapping out of the fog he put me in and laugh at my stupidity. 
“Yes, that was me in the Olds, and no I have not been brought here against my will.” I say with a half laugh. 
Could I look more like a lame stain right now. It just goes to show you that I'm inept with flirting or attention coming from a man that I find attractive. 
“You know you're really skilled at spinning brodies! To my surprise it was a chick doing it too!” 
“What is that supposed to mean?” I glare at him. 
Like girls don't know how to spin donuts. 
“It's not bad, I'm just not use to seeing that.” He gives me his full blinding white smile. 
I couldn't help but smile back. 
“So, is that your boyfriend’s car?”
I laughed as soon as he said that. Being a woman that owns a classic car, you will get asked that every time you meet someone new. Like it's impossible that a woman would have interest in the classics all on her own. I try not to ever get mad when it happens, but sometimes I'm just not in the mood, but tonight I'm in the mood to keep this conversation going.
As a writer and photographer for publication such as magazines, television and radio, I find it easy to write an article or a jingle, but I always longed to write a romance novel. To have a challenge that’s longer than five hundred words. To really dive deep into all emotions that one gets from reading a killer novel. I can only hope I’m doing it right so that people will enjoy and feel the raw grit that I draw from in my personal experiences, that I indeed put into my work.

Though I’m starting this adventure late in my career I’m confident that this has always been the right choice and I’m thankful I finally grew a pair to make it happen. Once I started there was no stopping this crazy train! 

A few tidbits about myself is I love classic cars, motorcycles, going on crazy motorcycle runs, photography, writing and my puppy Bowie Brexlee Birtie, my dude of fifteen years, Mr Birtie who is a huge supporter of all the crazy things I get into, and of course I love reading romance novels!! Definitely not in that order. My girl Bowie is my number one above all things. She listens to all my book ideas, which basically makes her my writing partner. This is just some of what makes me who I am and I hope we all can form a rad writer/reader relationship!

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