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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Fake Southern Fiance'

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Title: Fake Southern Fiancé
Series: Magnolia Grove
Author: Brittany Holland
Genre: Small Town Romance
Tropes: Fake Fiancé, One Night Stand
Release Date: March 28, 2024
Cover Design: Sarah Paige







When you’re a famous wedding planner, planning your own wedding, everyone expects it to be the event of the year.

Just one problem… I don’t actually have a groom.

I did—but then he decided to walk away before I even walked down the aisle.

Now if I want to save my reputation, and my business, I need to find someone willing to play the part of my fake southern fiancé and pull off my small town wedding without a hitch.





In the heart of Alabama, lies a charming little town on the river, where everyone knows your name… and your business.

Follow the intertwined lives of its beloved residents as they navigate first love, second chances, and all the unexpected surprises that their small-town holds.

Welcome to Magnolia Grove, where every neighbor has a story worth unraveling, the roots run deep, and love blossoms around every corner.

Join the Magnolia Grove Reader Group to find out more!



Author Brittany Holland is a southern Illinois girl, born and raised. Her passion for reading and an active imagination inspired her to pursue her dream of writing.

A lover of fairytales and hopeless romantic, Brittany pens steamy happily ever afters with a modern twist.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two children, dabbling in photography, perfecting her latte making skills at home and binge-watching Netflix.





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Our Lives in Between

 

                                                   OUR LIVES IN BETWEEN

by Billie Kowalewski

 

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GENRE:  Young Adult Fantasy

 

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BLURB:

 

It had been five years since the accident that derailed Veronica’s life, which left her suffering from a strange flu-like illness ever since. Thanks to a barrier set in her mind at birth, she can’t remember her name is Harmony and that this is not her real life. She has no memory of the many lives she had lived before this one and how several of those lives had been cut short. How she must uncover the reason why those lives had ended so early, and how this moment may hold the key, or she risks losing herself and Earth forever.

 

As Harmony, she wants to uncover the reason why her lives keep ending so soon. As Veronica, she wonders how much longer she has to live like this? What could possibly be left for her? Little did she know, she was about to get her answers...

 

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EXCERPT:

 

My world is your world—only you can’t remember any of it. A barrier exists between what you think is real and what you know to be. It had been put in place during the transition into the world you currently know and will be removed upon your return.

 

In other words, this is not your real life.

 

My name is Harmony, and I am going to let you in on a little secret. I am a student at the biggest, most famous school ever known. And so are you! It’s called Earth.

 

Yep. Earth is a school. Are you shocked? If you are, it’s okay. That is the most common and expected reaction to this news. I will give you a moment to let that sink in…

 

Just kidding! Based on the fact you’ve chosen to read this; I am going to bet that you’re a lot like me. You’re probably fine, and not shocked by this at all. If you do, however, find this news to be at all surprising, perhaps it would be best if you stopped here. This story may not be for everyone, and I am not looking to upset anyone’s beliefs. Our extreme diversity is an important part of what makes us who we are. So, this may be where we will agree to disagree and possibly part ways. Hopefully as friends.

 

For everyone else, I will move on.

 

Yes, life is about learning, and Earth is our school. I’m sure you have heard someone on Earth say this before. I know when I am there, I hear this often. Some people know, but it’s not because they remember it is. They know because people cannot get through a single day there without learning something, somehow. On Earth, learning is unavoidable.



A Word With the Author



Any weird things you do when you’re alone?

Yes. I get to act out scenes from whatever part of a story I am working on. I usually do that. That’s about as weird as it gets.

What is your favorite quote and why?

“I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with Extraordinary Determination.” ~Zig Ziglar.

Who is your favorite author and why?

Sandra J Jackson. Her books are enjoyable and easy to get into. I highly recommend Promised Soul or Playing in the Rain. I also love Sofie Kinsella, Lauren Kate, Stephenie Meyer and many more. 

What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing?

Believability and consistency. That balance is important. 

Where did you get the idea for this book?

I get that question a lot. The idea came to me over time because I was fascinated with the idea of possibly having a soulmate somewhere out there. I learned about what that was when I was ten years old. I remember thinking about how magical that sounded. Over time I also came to think of us (humans) as magical as well. Take a step back and think about it for just a moment. Forget about whatever your background may be too. No one on this planet knows why we are here or where we come from. We have all kinds of beliefs and theories but, bottom line, no one here truly knows and so the mystery remains. I have more that contributed to the creation of this book, but these two things are the foundation of it. 


 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Billie Kowalewski grew up in a small town along the Connecticut shoreline. She’s always had a wild imagination and spent her childhood dreaming up stories. This would often lead her to the library or whatever bookstore where she would be combing the shelves for books that closely resembled what was in her head at the time. A lot of the time she would come close and would be satisfied with what she found. However, there was always this one story she could never find. It was in 2010 that she decided to write it herself. In whatever spare time she has left, she enjoys listening to pretty much anything that rocks, like 80's hair bands, metal, etc. She also has a gift for finding the strangest movies and shows ever (according to her children) and loves spending time with her family.

 

Links to Our Lives In Between:

iTunes: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id1212458275

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/our-lives-in-between

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143953733?ean=9781535604505

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=WMrREAAAQBAJ

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG3PFJKD

 

My Socials:

https://www.billiekowalewski.com

https://www.instagram.com/kowalewskibillie

https://www.youtube.com/@billiekowalewski9288

https://www.facebook.com/authorbilliek 

https://www.facebook.com/enlightenedbookofficialpage

https://www.twitter.com/enlightened31

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/billie-kowalewski

https://www.goodreads.com/harmony31

https://www.tiktok.com/@billiekowalewski3

 

Buy the book for only $0.99 on Amazon.

 

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Beyond the Book: Star Cruise Ghost Ship

 

I don’t know about you, but I love stories of ghost ships. I mean things like the Mary Celeste or Flight 19. If you don’t know what happened, Google it. It’s really intriguing to me. Interestingly enough we still don’t have any answers about what happened, but there are a lot of theories out there. Scott’s novel is loosely based on the Mary Celeste.

Blurb:

After losing his Space Navy career due to an unfortunate accident, Theo Knox is looking for any opportunity to distinguish himself as an officer aboard the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. When they come upon a derelict freighter, he’s happy to lead a small crew to salvage the ship and bring her to port. But once he’s boarded the little ship questions pile up. What happened to the original crew? Why is the lifeboat still docked? Is the ship haunted? What’s in those mysterious crates in the cargo hold?
Security Officer Jayna Evans has complicated feelings about Theo so she’s pleased to be assigned to his salvage crew. She hopes they can work out their future while bringing the derelict to port but the uncanny events aboard the abandoned vessel pile up and she can’t trust anyone, not even Theo.
Can Theo and Jayna salvage the ship and their relationship? Will anyone survive a cruise on the Ghost Ship?
This 38K word Star Cruise novella is the latest installment in the ongoing, connected series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet?

My Review:

One good thing about this book is the creepy factor. Once Theo and Jayna enter the ship they’re excited about being there The ship is in working order so all they have to do is pilot it into the nearest space port and hopefully receive a nice reward. They soon began to doubt themselves. There’s no wreckage in the ship. Scanners say they are alone on the ship, so why do they feel as if they’re being watched? Why do they expect to run into someone around the next corner? Why do they find cups of coffee sitting as if someone had just stepped away for a minute? Why does Theo’s crew start to behave strangely, drinking on the job, disregarding his orders? And what was the strange word written in crayon on a child’s wall? This is not a scary book, but as I said it was creepy. I got a little tense reading the story, and if I’d been there I wouldn’t have gone anywhere on that ship alone. It’s a nice science fiction romance that doesn’t overwhelm you with long descriptions of technology. I don’t like that kind of romance. I enjoyed the book and the world created by Veronica Scott.

Friday, March 22, 2024

He Saved My Boy

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Title: He Saved My Boy
Author: Amanda Shelley
Genre/Tropes: NA Romance, Medical Romance, Single Parent Romance, Holiday Romance
Audiobook Release: April 13, 2022 
Narrators: Tim Paige & Kelsey Navarro




Also available on Chirp / Scribd / LibroFM / Storyel / Audiobooks.com

🚨 NOTE: Audible/Amazon may NOT price match the $1.99 sale


Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since… hell I don’t even know.

Instantly, he made me think and feel things I forgot existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I took the chance and let him light me up from the inside out.

Our night was the kind that will ruin me for all others.

But then I got the dreaded call I rushed out without a second glance, knowing I’d likely never see him again.

My son will always come first – Always.

Imagine my surprise when Davis walks in and he’s the only one who can save my boy.

This cannot be happening – I guess it’s time to pull up my big girl panties and see what happens.





eBook Also available on Eden Books


Amanda Shelley writes romantic stories you can escape into. Some are steamy, others are sweet but all have strong characters with a little bit of sass.

When not writing, Amanda enjoys time with her family, playing chauffeur, chef and being an enthusiastic fan for her children. Keeping up with them keeps her alert and grounded in reality. She enjoys long car rides, chai lattes and popping her SUV into four-wheel drive for adventures anywhere.

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