Christmas Naturally Book Tour & Giveaway
Christmas
Naturally
A
Collection of Small-Town, Heartwarming, HEA Christmas Romances
with
stories by
Joanne
Jaytanie, Jacquolyn McMurray, Grace Augustine, Lexa Fisher
Seven
unforgettable hometown holiday stories brimming with heartwarming
heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, new and old traditions that sparkle
like tinsel in this peppermint-kissed Christmas boxset.
Christmas
Reflections by Joanne Jaytanie
She’s
come home to open her own business. He’s on the quest to advance
his career. Neither will achieve their goals if they refuse to work
together.
Juliet
is a hometown girl, and Colton is a big city guy. Will he squash her
dream of turning the 100-year old Christmas tree farm into a
year-round destination? Or risk his career by revealing a family
secret that could save Forever Christmas tree farm.
Christmas
Ivy by Joanne Jaytanie
She’s
a survivor. He’s a bone-weary surgeon. Can this damaged artistic
soul and frazzled do-gooder find serenity together in a small
town?
Ivy’s
struggled to succeed her entire life. Mason is a surgeon who can’t
say no. Their fast-paced lives are eroding their spirits. And both
are searching for a place to call home. Worlds apart, will they
discover the love they seek in Glenville?
Christmas
Chemistry by Joanne Jaytanie
Chemistry
and Christmas draw them together, but family loyalty could keep them
on opposing sides.
It’s
nothing but an old tavern. But to the Jamersons and Brocks, it’s a
treasured history, a precious legacy. Can Gina Jamerson and Owen
Brock meet in the middle or will their families ruin any chance of
compromise?
Aloha
Café by Jacquolyn McMurray
A
heroine fixated on Christmas lawn decorations and a hero oblivious to
his wife’s shenanigans.
When
Noelani’s obsession to defeat her nemesis for the “Best Christmas
Lawn Display” trophy steals her holiday joy, the most unlikely
person offers to assist her—her rival’s husband. Will that
partnership help or hinder Noelani’s efforts to recover her joy?
Always
on Christmas by Jacquolyn McMurray
If
you like uplifting holiday stories, fiercely independent single moms,
and kind-hearted cowboys, then you’ll love this inspirational
romance.
When
Emma Sanchez inherits a cabin in Hawai’i, it’s a fresh start for
her young daughter and herself. Determined to raise Ally without a
man, Emma’s resolve is tested when disaster strikes, and a generous
cowboy offers support.
Second
Chances by Grace Augustine
If
you like the strength of family, the bond of friendship, and second
chances, you'll love Grace Augustine's romance.
Single
fatherhood was not his life's plan. A generation later, his daughter
vows to not repeat her mother's mistakes. Can father and daughter let
go of the past and open their hearts to love?
Counting
on Christmas by Lexa Fisher
She’s
resolved to conquer the ghost of Christmas past. He’s dreading
another lonely Christmas. Can they trust enough to make the holidays
shine brightly?
Mary
Ellis faces a cold holiday without a furnace repairman. Chris Storey
has what it takes to warm her hearth and heart. Will surprise visits
by her corrupt nemesis and his drunk ex-wife leave them both out in
the cold this holiday season?
**Get
it FREE Dec 1st-3rd, then only .99 cents!!**
Joanne
Jaytanie
USA
TODAY and Amazon Bestselling Author. Joanne writes romantic suspense,
suspense/thriller, paranormal, and supernatural suspense. When she's
not writing, she loves to travel, in both real-life and within the
pages of the current book she's reading. She is active in multiple
writing organizations and loves to get together with her fellow
author friends for retreats.
Jacquolyn
McMurray
Jacquolyn
McMurray writes both contemporary and historical romance. She and her
husband live on a macadamia nut farm on Hawaiʻi Island where they
feed a clowder of cats and a flock of hodgepodge chickens. Jacquolyn
is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Greater Seattle
Romance Writers, and the American Christian Fiction Writers. When
she's not writing, Jacquolyn enjoys time with her family, reading,
sewing and solving crossword puzzles. In her past life, she was an
elementary school teacher.
Grace
Augustine
Editor
and award winning novelist, Grace Augustine, grew up in Montana. Her
work career has taken her from title and abstracting to
administrative assistant church work to co-owning a small town weekly
newspaper to her current profession as a floral designer/jewelry
designer/writer.
Grace
thinks of herself as a "Jill" of most trades and is not
afraid to learn new things. "If you can't learn something new
each day, there's something wrong," she says.
Lexa
Fisher
I
started writing as something to do when I retired in the distant
future. That distance rapidly grown shorter, and while I'm ahead of
schedule, there is always more to learn about the craft.
When
not writing I enjoy making greeting cards. And because I have a
rescue kitty, proceeds from my books go to support veterinary
services for pets of homeless or low-income families.
$30 Amazon
I Need A Goon I Can Run To
I Need A Goon I Can Run To by Dymond Taylor
Synopsis - Life was hard for Q, way before he ever had an identity. Born into the sex trafficking world, Q had his fair share of drugs forced into his tiny fetal body. Only days old, he was sold and from there, his future was uncertain. By chance encounter, he was reunited with his father. It was a happy moment for them both. However, their happy reunion would be short lived. Suffering from bipolar 1 disorder and the stress of his childhood, Q is a walking time bomb.
During an attempt to escape her abusive boyfriend, Carry and her daughter winds up in his backyard. The last place anyone wants to be if they knew of the disturbed soul on the other side of those walls.
Book Review - Dymond Taylor definitely got me with this one. I felt that old special something like I did when I first read about Fire.
I was invested from the moment Q was caught "playing" in the shed with his best friend. He's complicated and extremely flawed, but my heart went out to him. The story moves quickly and the characters are a bit brutish, but as Taylor revealed more of them to us their vulnerabilities were revealed. I cannot wait for book two. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to read for the bad guy that was really a good guy.
You can get your copy by clicking the image below and don't forget to leave a review to support the author.
You can get your copy by clicking the image below and don't forget to leave a review to support the author.
Blood & Whiskey Series
Blood & Whiskey by Christopher G. MetcalfSynopsis - Donegan O'Kelly has a hard life in the Irish ghetto in Stones Gate, Michigan. He has worked to get out and into a violent bootlegging operation run by Donal O' Malley of the Badgers. If he had never killed the gangster he loaned money to, he would have been a respected member of The Badgers. Donegan killed Seamus and with that single act, and started a war between the Italians and the Irish which threatens to destroy the city.
Without divine intervention, he will see the bottom of Stones Lake and swim with the fishes.
People will die, the only question is who?
Series Review - This series opened with action. It gave me all the feels of a good mafia tale. I appreciated the fact that the writer did his research to ensure that the speech, neighborhoods, etc were true to the Prohibition era and the two warring cultures in the series.
Donegan let is pride get him and the Badgers into a war that would threaten their city. The story moved quickly and hit you with action at every turn. Bray delivered a well thought out plot with colorful characters who were as hot-headed and treacherous as they were entertaining (cough, Gwen).
If you like mafia-style Crime drama and action done well, you'll enjoy this series. Please get your copies below and be sure to leave a review for the author. Happy reading!
The Book of Eve
The Book of Eve by Julia BlakeSynopsis - My name is Eve
But that is not my real name; rather it is the one given to me by Annaliese when she made me a part of her golden world. It was all I had ever longed for – a life of easy luxury and glamorous intentions – with beautiful people for my friends.
Yet even the best party must eventually end, and this one ended in a storm of tragedy and bitter betrayal. Overnight, my perfect life was exposed for the lie that it was… and so, I ran, as far and as fast as I could.
Now an irresistible urge is summoning me back from my lonely exile, to attend one last party - Annaliese’s farewell bash. Maybe I will find the resolution I seek, or maybe I will only find more heartbreak and deceit. And always the same question will beg to be answered:
Should some secrets go to the grave?
Book Review - Calgon didn't take me away, but Julia Blake did. This was my first read by Blake and I can't say that I was surprised that I would enjoy her work even though I had only interacted with her online. Her wittiness and creativity even a quick post or comment comes through in those often hilarious moments.
Blake pulled me in from the prologue. Who else knows the feeling of knowing your dreaming, but can't pull yourself out of it? At any rate, our heroine, or who I initially thought to be her, Melissa awakens in Jamaica where she was in a self-imposed exile. I could taste the rich cup of morning brew she sipped on despite being warned that she wasn't quite ready for it. This rich descriptive word usage really sets the tone of how the author brings the readers into the story of Melissa, Analise, a host of supporting characters, and their lavish world. She takes us from Melissa seeing a group of friends she wanted to be a part of, reinventing herself to be someone she would like to be, to an ending that had me hoping that there might be more. In between that is romance (Scott 😍)a funeral, betrayal, and mystery. Blake delivers a solidly developed plot with twists and equally engaging and entertaining characters. I recommend this book if you enjoy lavish drama, betrayal, and action with just enough romance to have you hoping you'll see more of Scott.
You can get your copy below by clicking the image. Happy reading!
You can get your copy below by clicking the image. Happy reading!
The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas Book Blitz & Giveaway
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The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas
by
Jodi Thomas,
Sharla Lovelace, and Scarlett Dunn
Genre: Romance / Adventure / Anthology
Publisher: Kensington Books
Date of Publication: October 27, 2020
Number of Pages: 336 pages
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The Lone Star State doesn't have to be lonely during Christmas time!
Legendary author Jodi Thomas headlines a new holiday-themed Western historical romance collection featuring three Texas-set stories of romance and adventure.
The Civil War is over, Christmas is coming—and it's time for three rugged cowboys to hang-up their spurs and settle down. These authors combine their talents and excel at creating atmosphere and complex characters which infuse these stories with Texas history and evoke the grandeur of a bygone era and the indomitable pioneer spirit of the region.
Prepare to be swept off your feet by these heroic cowboys who will stop at nothing to make sure this Christmas is one to remember. Ideal for gift giving, The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas will be the fan-favorite collection of romance for the 2020 Christmas season!
PRAISE FOR THE COWBOY WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS:
"FATHER GOOSE is a warm, entertaining story, with Trapper and Emery starting with nothing, yet finding love and hoping for a future."
-- Rose from Roses Are Blue
"It was a pitch-perfect reading experience that left my heart bursting with joy. This story has become an instant classic in my holiday reading canon."
-- PJ Ausdenmore from The Romance Dish
"I love an anthology at this busy time of the year because I can read a complete story in a short time--this book hit the mark."
-- Mary from Bookfan
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A Paradox of Fates
A Paradox of Fates by Rebecca HefnerSynopsis - One woman bred to save the world…
Dr. Elaine “Lainey” Randolph was born with one sole purpose: to prevent the past. With her brilliant mind and unwavering spirit, she works tirelessly to solve the equations that will finally unlock the mystery of time travel. Then, she will leave the post-apocalyptic future her grandfather created and travel back in time to prevent his calamitous actions.
When handsome military captain Hunter Rhodes appears at Lainey’s remote scientific hub, he offers her protection. But there are strings attached to the mysterious soldier’s proffer, and Lainey finds herself wary of the man who stokes unwelcome longing and desire in her unemotional heart. For Lainey is a scientist, obdurate and dispassionate toward the notion of romantic love.
As Lainey’s band of ragtag scientists and loyal soldiers endeavor to escape the dystopian future, the evil New Establishment threatens to destroy them all. In their unpredictable timeline, the nefarious regime has become all-powerful and will stop at nothing to ensure complete world domination…
Book Review - So, I'll be the first to admit that while I enjoy paranormal and fantasy, I'm not huge on dystopian and Syfy. But, I have to admit ai wanted to see if the author would make me a convert. Hefner did a good job of world building although for this reason, the novel didn't engage me from the onset, because it was a bit slow. Yes. Yes. I know. It's unavoidable when the author is pouring her creativity into a new Syfy series. However, once we were introduced to the characters, and to this new world, the story picked up. The plot is complex and interesting and in full swing by the end of Book 1. I think Hefner has created a new world that I for one am looking forward to experiencing fully. You can get your copy by clicking the image below and supporting the author by leaving a review.
Found Love in a Rider
Found Love in a Rider by Monica Walters
Synopsis - Malachi Henderson isn’t a stranger to hard work or the country. However, trying to get his life on track from his self-destructive past has taken time. Finally embarking upon what he really wants in the rodeo arena while receiving help from the best to do it, he realizes some things in his love life have to change as well. In the midst of those changes, he meets the woman that he feels he’s supposed to do life with. Before even getting to know her, he believes they are meant to be. Convincing Danica of that seems to be a slight task, though. With the help of a loving family, his career is on track, but what will it mean without someone to share it with?.
Danica Collier is in love with love. She’s fascinated by everything it encompasses, which is why she’s confused as to why it eludes her. As a Senior in college, she’s preparing to enter her career field and feels a relationship with the right man would complete her. However, when she meets Malachi Henderson, despite the initial attraction to him, she wonders if getting to know him would be worth her time. Wasted energy is something she has no patience to endure anymore and she wants to be sure that a relationship with him is something she can handle.
When's the next trailride? rodeo? something?
Synopsis - Malachi Henderson isn’t a stranger to hard work or the country. However, trying to get his life on track from his self-destructive past has taken time. Finally embarking upon what he really wants in the rodeo arena while receiving help from the best to do it, he realizes some things in his love life have to change as well. In the midst of those changes, he meets the woman that he feels he’s supposed to do life with. Before even getting to know her, he believes they are meant to be. Convincing Danica of that seems to be a slight task, though. With the help of a loving family, his career is on track, but what will it mean without someone to share it with?.
Danica Collier is in love with love. She’s fascinated by everything it encompasses, which is why she’s confused as to why it eludes her. As a Senior in college, she’s preparing to enter her career field and feels a relationship with the right man would complete her. However, when she meets Malachi Henderson, despite the initial attraction to him, she wonders if getting to know him would be worth her time. Wasted energy is something she has no patience to endure anymore and she wants to be sure that a relationship with him is something she can handle.
Book Review - Malachi is giving Storm a run for his money as my new favorite. Jeez Monica! I feel like the author had some pent up sexual energy and poured into Malachi and decided to add in the bullriding AND that he is a God-fearing man. (keep away the impure thoughts, keep away the impure thoughts)
Okay. The author continued to build on this country community that makes country boys and their dusty boots sexier than they have ever been.
Okay. The author continued to build on this country community that makes country boys and their dusty boots sexier than they have ever been.
Great character development. The chemistry between Malachi and Danica was so well written. The plot moved at a moderate pace and I was engaged from the onset. If you like your country boys full of melanin, sex appeal, and humor, you'll love this addition to this catalog. You can get your copy below and support the author by leaving a review.
When's the next trailride? rodeo? something?
Monday's Not Coming
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
Synopsis - Monday Charles is missing, and only Claudia seems to notice. Claudia and Monday have always been inseparable - more sisters than friends. So when Monday doesn’t turn up for the first day of school, Claudia’s worried.
Synopsis - Monday Charles is missing, and only Claudia seems to notice. Claudia and Monday have always been inseparable - more sisters than friends. So when Monday doesn’t turn up for the first day of school, Claudia’s worried.
When she doesn’t show for the second day, or second week, Claudia knows that something is wrong. Monday wouldn’t just leave her to endure tests and bullies alone. Not after last year’s rumors and not with her grades on the line. Now, Claudia needs her best - and only - friend more than ever. But Monday’s mother refuses to give Claudia a straight answer, and Monday’s sister April is even less help.
As Claudia digs deeper into her friend’s disappearance, she discovers that no one seems to remember the last
Book Review Monday is missing and the only person who seems to care is her friend Claudia. This story takes us through Claudia's journey to find her friend and still live the life of a "normal" 13-year-old. The story was a slow listen. The author drops clues into Monday's home life and the terror she and her siblings had to endure at the hands of the mother. This story if nothing else highlighted a couple of things for me. It highlights how adults often dismiss the concern and anxiety of children. It raises the question of community and government responsibility for our wellbeing. I will say the "after" that occurred once Monday's whereabouts were discovered was a bit confusing and a bit drawn out. At any rate, I think this is a worthwhile read or listen. The narrator Imani Parkes did such a great job voicing this story. I would recommend this to those who like emotional, slow reads. You can get your copy by clicking the image below.
What Happens in this House Stays in this House
What Happens in this House Stays in this House by Lady Lissa
Synopsis -
Everyone has heard the saying at least once in their life, "What happens in this house stays in this house". Imagine being raised in a household and hearing those words over and over again. Raymond Kramer has anger issues but having grown up in a house where his parents drilled the same motto in his head when he was younger. How Raymond dealt with his kids proves to be a bit more drastic than other parents, but he saw nothing wrong with it. Having his kids fear him was more important than their love or respect.
The Kramer kids are just trying to do what other kids do… have sleepovers, play football, talk on the phone. But their parents are not having it. No dating. No phone. No computer. No fun. When push comes to shove and the kids start doing their own thing, it proves to be more than they bargained for. Sneaking out of the house is a definite no no, but Unique is in love and does it anyway. What happens when sneaking back in one night gets her caught up? What will happen when her parents discover that she has a boyfriend? Who will suffer because of it? What will happen to this family when hell breaks loose? Find out what happens in this novel that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Synopsis -
Everyone has heard the saying at least once in their life, "What happens in this house stays in this house". Imagine being raised in a household and hearing those words over and over again. Raymond Kramer has anger issues but having grown up in a house where his parents drilled the same motto in his head when he was younger. How Raymond dealt with his kids proves to be a bit more drastic than other parents, but he saw nothing wrong with it. Having his kids fear him was more important than their love or respect.
The Kramer kids are just trying to do what other kids do… have sleepovers, play football, talk on the phone. But their parents are not having it. No dating. No phone. No computer. No fun. When push comes to shove and the kids start doing their own thing, it proves to be more than they bargained for. Sneaking out of the house is a definite no no, but Unique is in love and does it anyway. What happens when sneaking back in one night gets her caught up? What will happen when her parents discover that she has a boyfriend? Who will suffer because of it? What will happen to this family when hell breaks loose? Find out what happens in this novel that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Book Review - 
This story took me back to a story I heard a long time ago where both parents believed in this type of "discipline" and saw nothing wrong with it. The home life of Ronnie and his siblings was heartbreakingly painful to endure. Under the guise of "keeping the kids inline", the parents (mostly the father) had extremely strict rules that all the kids regardless of age had to follow. If the rules were broken, then the punishment would be swift and severe. The author did an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of this home and showing readers how that simple messaging to your family that "what happens in this house stays in the house" can be detrimental to one's very survival. Yes, there was some repetition, but with such powerful messaging it didn't take me out of the story. 3.5 rolled to a 4
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The Trouble Consultants Series: Havoc & Mayhem and Major Havoc
The Trouble Consultants Series by
Derrick A. Bonner
Synopsis -Once upon a time in Brooklyn, there was a man you could go to if you were in trouble and needed help. He'd listen to your story and make a judgment. If he thought you were wrong, you were out on your ass. But, if he thought you were wronged then you never had a better friend.
The year is 1988. Ronald Reagan is president. The music of the urban streets known as Rap has proven to be more than just the passing fad it was brushed off as. Everyone dressed fresh, is sick with Pac Man fever and Brooklyn is in a state of emergency due to a new wave drug called 'crack', which is turning people into addicts at an alarming rate.
Enter Tommy Strong a smooth-talking, rough-riding, flyy-guy who reaffirms action in and out of any woman's bed or against any dude's head. Known as Havoc on the mean streets of the borough that's thorough, Brooklyn, he leases himself out as a Trouble Consultant, ridding neighborhoods of punks, pimps and pushers for a profit.
Tommy loved the highly profitable, adrenaline rush, lavish and sublime lifestyle. Arrogantly causing him to believe he was untouchable. That is until the predator became the prey when under the leadership of a mysterious criminal mastermind his deadliest enemies called a truce and joined forces to hunt and eliminate their common foe. And if things couldn't get any worse, it all goes down while he's been left in charge of watching his adorable younger sister Tatiana nicknamed, Tee-Tee who happens to have special needs.
Armed with brute strength and his loyal to the end partner Mayhem, Havoc strikes back in a series of wild car chases, shootouts and bone-crunching fistfights as he uncovers the horrific truth behind who and why he's been marked for death.
Book Review - The "trouble consultant" life is a dangerous one, especially when you don't know who wants to see your demise. . I enjoyed this series. From the first chapter, I was engaged. I loved the way the author weaved in old school hip hop to drive a point home in a scene. The music was the best supporting character here. This story took me back to my youth and I loved it. It also kept my adrenaline racing with the fast-paced action sequences. The author did a good job with character and plot development. He made sure to set up the framework for an entertaining story. Just when one issue was handled in book one, book two introduced a set of twins that no one wanted to cross. If you want a gritty, street tale without your typical "dope boy" or "kingpin" at the helm, you'll enjoy this story. You can get your copies by clicking the images below and support the author by leaving a review.
Sidenote: I can't wait to hear this on audible and see it on the small screen.
Craving an Atlanta Dopeboy This Christmas
Craving an Atlanta Dopeboy This Christmas by Uniquely Lashay
Synopsis - Qulera Black has been singing in her own key as long as she can remember. She isn’t your average chick, and has the type of beauty no man can resist. Better known as a plus-sized China Doll, her voluptuous curves are in all the right places, but behind her perfect smile, cornbread fed fatty, confidence, and a positively matching aura, lies who she truly is—a woman who came up in the trenches of the hood. She’s strong, fearless, independent, gutter, and above all, loyal. The only thing that ever gave her loyalty back, was her music.
Christmas is here, and it may not bring Qulera cheer, as it’s haunted her since she was a young girl. She gave up hope that she could have the Christmas she always deserved, especially after her life starts spinning out of control.
Book Review - The story moved very quickly. The relationship between Sleepy and Chyna was in play prior to the beginning of the story. They were hit with 2 major conflicts that brought them together and strengthened their relationship.
Synopsis - Qulera Black has been singing in her own key as long as she can remember. She isn’t your average chick, and has the type of beauty no man can resist. Better known as a plus-sized China Doll, her voluptuous curves are in all the right places, but behind her perfect smile, cornbread fed fatty, confidence, and a positively matching aura, lies who she truly is—a woman who came up in the trenches of the hood. She’s strong, fearless, independent, gutter, and above all, loyal. The only thing that ever gave her loyalty back, was her music.
Christmas is here, and it may not bring Qulera cheer, as it’s haunted her since she was a young girl. She gave up hope that she could have the Christmas she always deserved, especially after her life starts spinning out of control.
Book Review - The story moved very quickly. The relationship between Sleepy and Chyna was in play prior to the beginning of the story. They were hit with 2 major conflicts that brought them together and strengthened their relationship.
I think the author had a good concept. There was not a lot of time spent on character development or adding a great deal of substance to the story. But, it was a nice change to see a plus-size heroine being the love of someone's life as well as desirable, and not the butt of jokes or the comedic sidekick. If you want a quick surface romance read, you may enjoy this story.
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