Monday, December 12, 2016

On Monday, December 12, 2016 by Vicki Lesage in
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... We at VMP love this season, and for all of us who love reading, delving into a holiday book is just as much a part of getting into the spirit as trimming the tree or baking cookies.

So with all of those Christmas books out there, how to choose? Look for books that will bring love, hope and laughter to your heart! Today, we share some of our favorites:

Happy Holiday Reads: Books to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Once Upon a Royal Christmas by Robin Bielman

Down-on-her-luck journalist Rowan Palotay can't get into the holiday spirit. And then, when she is out walking, she collides with Prince Theodore Chenery. The prince, in town for family reasons, is quickly enchanted by Rowan, who is unlike anyone he's ever met. The two are unable to fight the passion that draws them together. But when their relationship makes international news, Theo must choose between love and royal duty.


Christmas Angels: A Novella by Viola Shipman

A beautiful love story of hope and second chances by the author of The Charm Bracelet. Kate, who's been through a bad breakup, is known as "The Christmas Angel" for her work decorating offices for the holidays. That's how she meets a widowed single dad. And together, both realize that even after loss, the magic of Christmas can bring love back to their lives...


Christmas Confessions & Cocktails by Vicki Lesage

It's easy to get in the Christmas spirit with this #1 Amazon Best-Selling collection of hilarious and heartwarming stories! American-turned-Parisian Vicki tells it like it is, from her crazy Christmases growing up in the Midwest to her even crazier holidays in her new home in France. Bizarre gifts, stomach-turning food, and holiday travel disasters are just some of the tales you'll chuckle at in this installment of the Paris Confessions series.


Christmas, Actually by Collected Authors

Six stories that run the gamut of Christmas emotions... A young widow gets a second chance at love. A frazzled mom who is no stranger to madcap adventures plans a holiday dinner. A young man in Paris learns the true meaning of the holiday season. A collection full of humor, spirit and romance.


Christmas in Paris by Anita Hughes

Businesswoman Isabel Lawson cancels her wedding when her fiancĂ© decides on a lifestyle change; she can't see herself living on his family's farm. Alone, Isabel takes the trip that was supposed to be their honeymoon—to Paris—to clear her mind. There are more changes ahead after she gets locked out of her room on the balcony of the luxurious Hotel Crillon, and is rescued by her neighbor, Alec. With this new friend, Isabel sets off on the path of self-discovery... and love.

Sunday, December 11, 2016

On Sunday, December 11, 2016 by Adria in


Take a trip to Hollywood... The Hollywood Lights box set, including three books by Katie Rose Guest Pryal, is on sale today through Dec. 17 for $0.99 (sale applies in the U.K. as well).

Hollywood isn't all glitz and glamour...

Two unlikely friends, Greta and Daphne, move to L.A. to escape the past and start a new life. Of course, nothing's as they expected, and danger lurks around every corner. Will the two friends find happiness in Hollywood? How can their friendship survive new relationships, tragedies and betrayal?

The box set includes:

Entanglement
"Pryal deftly portrays relationships under the magnifying glass, obsessive and dysfunctional, while still capturing the complexity and love of those intense early twenties friendships."
- Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author

Love and Entropy
"Utterly captivating... an intriguing novella of newfound friendship and youth."
- Tina Ann Forkner, #1 Amazon bestselling author of Waking Up Joy

Chasing Chaos
"Pryal pierces L.A.'s film industry veneer to find complex and relatable characters and then winches the ties between them, pulling the reader right into the fray."
- Kathryn Craft, award-winning author of The Far End of Happy and The Art of Falling

Find The Hollywood Lights box set on Amazon!

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

On Wednesday, December 07, 2016 by Adria in




For the holidays, or throughout the year, buy one of our paperbacks on Amazon and get the ebook for free! That means you can buy a paperback for a friend and get the ebook to keep for yourself... A treat for you and the readers in your life.

This great offer is through the Kindle MatchBook program. Check out the details! And happy reading!




Monday, December 5, 2016

On Monday, December 05, 2016 by Adria in


A cup of good cheer...

Christmas, Actually, a multi-author anthology, will warm your hearts and make you smile this holiday season. And it's on sale for $0.99 through Dec. 10 so hurry up and get this great deal!

You never know how Christmas will turn out! Festive and fun, or dreary and dull? While the holidays are magical for some, they are somber for others. Christmas, Actually is a holiday collection that runs the gamut of seasonal emotions: humor, hope, joy, confusion, excitement.

Curl up next to the fire, and laugh, cry and dream along with the characters in this collection of holiday tales. 

Find Christmas, Actually on Amazon!

Friday, November 25, 2016

On Friday, November 25, 2016 by Adria in


It's time for Black Friday shopping! How about from the comfort of your home? Chef Q in Paris: The Fall Collection is on sale for $0.99 on online retailers through Nov. 30. The sale applies to the U.K. as well.

#1 Amazon Best Seller in French Cooking, Food & Wine
A Parisian private chef shares his favorite fall recipes and anecdotes in this delicious collection with French flair!

What readers are saying about the cookbook:

"A charming book with great stories and simple but excellent instructions." -- Jane, Amazon Customer

"... a cookbook written by a chef who is not only good at what he does, but also has enough charisma and personality that it shows through in his writing." -- Amazon Customer

 "I felt like I was spending the day with a French chef and came away feeling confident about using his recipes." -- Colleen, Amazon Customer

Find Chef Q in Paris: The Fall Collection on Amazon!

Monday, November 21, 2016

On Monday, November 21, 2016 by Adria in


The cold and rain of November got you down? How about a trip to the sultry bayous of Louisiana and a love story that will keep you warm? Bayou My Love, a tale of romance, secrets and suspense, by award-winning author Lauren Faulkenberry is on sale today through November 26th for $0.99 on online retailers. Sale applies in the U.K. too!

Praise for Bayou My Love:

"I loved this book. It has so many different dimensions that you will literally be glued to the pages... PICK UP THIS BOOK. It's a MUST READ." - Pretty Little Book Review

"... mystery, suspense, voodoo, drama, and some steamy love scenes!... I would highly recommend this novel to any readers who enjoy fiction novels that include a splash of mystery and love." - The Blonde Bookworm

Find Bayou My Love on Amazon!

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 by Adria in

Today, we're revealing the cover of our upcoming romance novel, The Whole Man by CF Rose. The Whole Man (on sale Feb. 7, 2017), set in sunny California, brings together a beautiful woman and the larger-than-life sports hero who once rocked her world…

So to check out the cover of the book that will keep you warm this winter, follow us over to Pretty Little Book Reviews. And not only will you see the cover, but you'll also get an excerpt from the novel!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 by Adria in


Chef Didier Quémener, author of Chef Q in Paris: The Fall Collection, is back with his second book, this time focusing on winter. Didier's mantra is cooking with seasonal products. They're inexpensive and flavorful. What's not to love? Growing up in the French countryside, Didier learned how to make the most of each season, choosing the tastiest ingredients to warm the body and soul. Today, he shares delicious, easy and inexpensive recipes, as well as tips and stories from his life then and now.

About the Author:
Didier discovered his love of cooking as a seven-year-old growing up in the French countryside. With his grandmother, Didier chose juicy tomatoes, flavourful green beans and delicate herbs from their garden to prepare traditional, seasonal French dishes.

These days, Didier, as "Chef Q Paris," offers private chef services to tourists and locals in Paris, and teaches at the award-winning Michel Roux Jr. Cookery School in London. Didier has been cited in articles by Quartz and Bloomberg News, has been a guest on France 24 International News and worked on a pastry documentary with Chef Michel Roux Jr. for the BBC Four as well as "Kitchen Impossible" on U.K. Channel 4.

Didier lives in Paris with his wife and daughter. He is a regular at the local markets and always enjoys a good coffee at his local café.

Find Chef Q in Paris: The Winter Collection on Amazon!

Monday, November 14, 2016

On Monday, November 14, 2016 by Adria in


"I owe a loan shark, and I need my life more than I need this apartment."

Erin Huss, author of "The Apartment Manager" series (For Rent, For Hire, Can't Pay My Rent), is back with Still Can't Pay My Rent, another book of hilarious excuses tenants have actually given for not paying the rent.

Why can't you pay the rent… again?

The monthly question many apartment managers find themselves asking at least a handful of tenants. In this hilarious sequel, Cambria Clyne, the sassy heroine of For Rent, is presented with 31 more real-life excuses for not paying the rent. Everything from "my off-shore investment account is frozen by the alien lizard people" to "I need it for Vegas this weekend" is offered as a so-called reasonable attempt to get out of forking over the cold hard cash they agreed to pay when they signed multiple pages of the lease.

Now the question is: How will Cambria get them all to pay up once again?

Check out the book on Amazon!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

On Thursday, November 10, 2016 by Adria in


With nearly 100 five-star reviews on Amazon, Letters for Scarlet by Julie C. Gardner has charmed readers since its release earlier this year. Don't miss the opportunity to get this fabulous debut novel for only 99 cents! But hurry... The sale lasts through Nov. 15th only.

Praise for Letters for Scarlet:

"An engaging, not-to-miss debut with characters that stayed with me long after I finished reading." - Robin Bielman, USA TODAY Bestselling author.
                                                   
"This fine debut novel convincingly explores the ties of love and friendship at the breaking point." - L. Gott, The Fictional 100.            
                                                                               
"A deeply satisfying and emotionally substantial read. Highly recommend." - Kris Wehrmeister, Pretty All True.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
"Letters for Scarlet resonates deeply...Hope, betrayal, desire, love, romance, ambition. The entire heady cocktail of youth and the ways we carry them forever." - Cameron Garriepy, author of Damselfly Inn.

Find Letters for Scarlet on Amazon!


Monday, October 10, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016 by Adria in


Bayou, Whispers from the Past by Lauren Faulkenberry is now available in paperback and ebook on Amazon! The novel, which continues the story of Enza, a young woman grappling with family secrets in the bayous of Louisiana, may be read as part of the Bayou series (Bayou My Love and Back to Bayou Sabine) or as a standalone book.


New love put to the test in the sultry bayous of Louisiana… 

Thirty-one-year old Enza has finally found love with sexy fireman Jack, and through him, she has gained a family, years after her mother abandoned her. With her friend Kate in town, Enza's looking forward to her first Christmas in Bayou Sabine, surrounded by those she cares about most. But instead the holiday ends in turmoil. One guest puts someone Enza loves—and her relationship with Jack—in danger, and another guest brings news that makes Enza question the circumstances surrounding her mother's departure. 

Enza, fleeing Jack and the drama in Bayou Sabine, sets off with Kate on a road trip Ă  la Thelma & Louise. But will she find answers about her mother's disappearance and the strength to accept the truth? And will she return home in time to save everything that's important to her? 


Find Bayou, Whispers from the Past on Amazon!


Other titles in the Bayou series:



Find Bayou My Love on Amazon



Find Back to Bayou Sabine on Amazon




Tuesday, September 27, 2016

On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 by Adria in


What? Another book on sale? Yes, we know that fall is an excellent time for reading so let's stock up on some great titles!

Close to Destiny by Amazon best-selling author Adria J. Cimino is on sale for $0.99 on Amazon and other online retailers, and the paperback is on sale for $10.99. The sale also applies in the U.K. But hurry up! It's only through Oct. 3.

A new take on time travel romance… To find her soul mate in the present, a young woman reaches back to a love story more than a century ago in England.

Kat has been too busy fighting the demons of her past to focus on love. But when she meets an intriguing new man, Will, in London her world is turned upside down. She feels she's seen him before, but knows she hasn't. Or has she?

An enigmatic woman named Destiny, saying she has a secret to share, whisks Kat and Will off to midnight parties where champagne flows freely and nothing is what it seems. And then there are those dreams that unfold in an elegant 19th century English castle…

Torn between fear of the unknown and fascination at what might happen between her and Will, Kat must decide: Should she run away, or should she seize this opportunity to change her life and find true love?

Find Close to Destiny on Amazon!

Saturday, September 24, 2016

On Saturday, September 24, 2016 by Adria in


Need a laugh? Step into the crazy world of Cambria Clyne, apartment manager turned amateur detective! For Rent by Erin Huss is on sale today through Oct. 1 for only $0.99 (sale also applies in the UK).

Praise for For Rent:

"Erin Huss managed to bring a career to life that is one giant WTF and spin it with a lot of humor while reminding the rest of us who live in close quarters to our neighbors - you never really know what they are doing on the other side of the wall." -The Huffington Post

"For Rent is a one of a kind genre-busting tale...this romp through apartment manager hell is uproariously funny. Erin Huss is certainly one to watch!" -InD'Tale Magazine 

"I had great fun reading this book." -Sascha Darlington Reviews

"The laugh out loud moments will keep you reading on!" -Reading Wolf Reviews

"This book was simply hilarious with all the crazy residents!" -Chick Lit Chickadees

"This book was a blast!" -Chick Lit Plus

Find For Rent on Amazon!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

On Tuesday, September 06, 2016 by Adria in


From author Katie Rose Guest Pryal, a trip to Hollywood through the pages... Two unlikely friends, one glamorous and often gritty place. The HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS Series, featuring three books, Entanglement, Love & Entropy and Chasing Choas, is now available on Amazon!

Greta and Daphne, move to L.A. to escape the past and start a new life. Of course, nothing's as they expected, and danger lurks around every corner.

Will the two friends find happiness in Hollywood? Can their friendship survive new relationships, tragedies and betrayal?

Praise for the HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS Series:

Entanglement:
"Pryal deftly portrays relationships under the magnifying glass, obsessive and dysfunctional, while still capturing the complexity and love of those intense early twenties friendships."
- Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author

Love & Entropy:
"Utterly captivating... an intriguing novella of newfound friendship and youth."
- Tina Ann Forkner, #1 Amazon bestselling author of Waking Up Joy

Chasing Chaos:
"Pryal pierces L.A.'s film industry veneer to find complex and relatable characters and then winches the ties between them, pulling the reader right into the fray."
- Kathryn Craft, award-winning author of The Far End of Happy and The Art of Falling

Find the HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS Series by Katie Rose Guest Pryal on Amazon!



Monday, September 5, 2016

On Monday, September 05, 2016 by Adria in


Perfect Mishap, a hilarious and honest British mom's madcap adventures in suburbia, is on sale for $0.99 on Amazon! (Sale applies to the U.K. as well.)

Dottie Harris has a knack for stumbling into chaotic situations, gin & tonic in hand. When Dottie and Henry Harris move to their new house, Dottie's only desire is to make friends in the neighbourhood. But Dottie, just home from delivering her third child, is struggling to adjust to village life. Recently promoted Henry travels a lot, and the neighbours aren't very welcoming (although that could be because when Dottie first met them, she had dyed her children green).

So when Dottie accidentally hears her neighbours' conversations over her baby monitor, she can't help but use the sneaky information in her quest to build new friendships.

Of course, eavesdropping never ends well, and when Dottie discovers that two of her neighbours are having an affair, she's horrified. Worse still, the locals are convinced she's the one who's doing the cheating. It's up to Dottie to clear her name and uncover (and expose) the real cheat—in her signature haphazard way!

A humorous blend between chick lit and cozy mystery, this funny novel will have you laughing along with gin-drinking amateur sleuth Dottie!

Check out Perfect Mishap and other titles by UK bestselling author Aimee Horton on Amazon!

Thursday, August 25, 2016

On Thursday, August 25, 2016 by Adria in


"Chef Q has created a collection so exquisite and visually pleasing that even from my home kitchen in North Carolina I could imagine myself perched in a cafe in Paris." - Kristy Woodson Harvey, Design Chic

Happy launch day to CHEF Q IN PARIS: THE FALL COLLECTION, now available in ebook and paperback!

As fall arrives, let's change more than just our wardrobes—let's reinvent our cooking with seasonal products! Too difficult or time-consuming? Not with these tips and quick and easy recipes from chef Didier QuĂ©mener. Didier's cooking is all about seasonal ingredients (no strawberries on Didier's table in November). He grew up in the French countryside, picking fresh fruit and vegetables in his grandmother's garden and preparing flavorful meals at her side. Today, Didier brings that love for seasonal products to his guests and to you. As a result, your meals will be tastier, easier to make—and less expensive.

Is this a purely French cookbook? No! Didier, who's traveled throughout the U.S., Europe and China, is greatly influenced by his voyages, and his cuisine is the perfect reflection of this. So if you like cookbooks with a seasonal and international touch, you'll find this one especially delightful!

Find CHEF Q IN PARIS: THE FALL COLLECTION on Amazon!

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 by Adria in


Spend the late days of summer in Paris... for only $0.99! Amazon best-seller Paris, Rue des Martyrs by Adria J. Cimino is on sale today through Aug. 25.


Some encounters make a difference... Four strangers in Paris. Each one is on a quest: to uncover a family secret, to grasp a new chance at love, to repair mistakes of the past. Four stories entwine, four quests become one, as their paths cross amid the beauty, squalor, animation and desolation of a street in Paris, the rue des Martyrs. 

Rafael's search for his birth mother leads him to love and grim family secrets. Cecile's view of herself as an unsatisfied housewife is radically changed by the promise of a passionate liaison. Andre, an aging actor, troubled by the arrival of the son he abandoned years ago, must make a choice, to either lose his son forever or put aside pride and seek redemption. Mira travels to Paris to begin a new life and forget about love... or so she intends. 

Four strangers, four stories, one riveting novel. 


Find Paris, Rue des Martyrs on Amazon!

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

On Tuesday, August 09, 2016 by Adria in

Chasing Chaos, a story of love, friendship and betrayal in glamorous, yet often vicious, Hollywood, is on sale for $0.99 on Amazon! Today through Aug. 11 only, so hurry! Read this novel as a standalone book or as part of Katie's riveting Entanglement Series...


 Daphne Saito, a beautiful and talented Hollywood screenwriter, might look like she has the perfect life, but on the inside she's lost. She's wandered from one meaningless relationship to the next, and now—just as she breaks up with her longtime boyfriend Dan—she meets someone new, someone she could fall in love with. But Daphne, still traumatized by an accident involving her best friend, Greta, five years earlier, is afraid to love. Harm has always come to those close to her. 

Over five life-changing days, Daphne lets her guard down and steps toward this new love. But trouble is never far behind. Dan, angry at Daphne's departure, has targeted an innocent young woman, someone close to Daphne's new love, as part of a plan for revenge. And an enigmatic woman from Daphne's past returns with a vendetta of her own. Danger is on the horizon for all of Daphne's friends—and for her. 

Tana French meets Donna Tartt in this tense, evocative love story. And fans of Lisa Scottoline's Betrayed will enjoy the strong female protagonists found in Pryal's novel. 


Find Chasing Chaos on Amazon!

Monday, August 8, 2016

On Monday, August 08, 2016 by Adria in


Laughter, romance and a sassy single mom... FOR RENT by Erin Huss is now available in ebook and paperback!

What’s another word for garbage collector/concierge/warden/shrink/Adult Daycare director? Apartment manager, of course!

When Cambria Clyne—a single mom down on her luck—gets the job as apartment manager at an L.A. apartment complex, she believes her life is turning around. But between having to talk to the retired couple in Apartment 22 about their loud bedroom “activities” and babysitting the owner’s man-child who lives in Apartment 40, Cambria realizes the job is nothing like she’d imagined. 

When crime takes over the community, Cambria adds “detective” to her list of duties, determined to find the criminals terrorizing the residents and threatening her job. Joining her efforts are rival Chase, the gorgeous not-so-handy maintenance man, and Tom, her one-time-love baby daddy. As the case unravels and tensions increase, Cambria finds that perhaps she’s been a naĂŻve accomplice all along...

If you like the lovable in-over-their-heads heroines of Sophie Kinsella’s stories, with a little Janet Evanovich cozy mystery thrown in, you’ll love this hilarious look at the adventures of a feisty gal trying to keep her crazy job and find love. 

Find FOR RENT on Amazon.



Friday, July 22, 2016

On Friday, July 22, 2016 by Adria in


At Velvet Morning Press, our authors love to use their writing to help causes near and dear to their hearts...

From today through July 31, Adria J. Cimino, author of A Perfumer's Secret is donating her royalties from ebook and paperback sales of the novel to one of her favorite causes: St. Francis Society Animal Rescue of Tampa, Fl.

St. Francis is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of homeless cats and dogs.

The stories of the cats above, clockwise starting with the black kitten:

-MacGyver was rescued from a construction site where he was found alone.
-St. Francis rescued Wunder from the local animal services shelter when she was put on the euthanasia list.
-Fireheart was found in a parking lot, probably thrown from a car.
-Found by a homeless man, Rusty was in very bad shape but is now doing better.

Your purchase of A Perfumer's Secret will help these and other beautiful cats at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue. Thank you and happy reading!

Monday, July 18, 2016

On Monday, July 18, 2016 by Adria in


Escape to the flower fields of Provence... A Perfumer's Secret by Adria J. Cimino is on sale for $0.99 on Amazon. But hurry! The sale is only through July 21st.

The quest for a stolen perfume formula awakens passion, rivalry and family secrets in the fragrant flower fields of the South of France... 

Perfumer Zoe Flore travels to Grasse, perfume capital of the world, to collect a formula: her inheritance from the family she never knew existed. The scent matches the one worn by her mother, who passed away when Zoe was a teenager. Zoe, competing to create a new fragrance for prestigious designer Cherone, believes this scent could win the contract—and lead her to the reason her mother fled Grasse for New York City. Before Zoe can discover the truth, the formula is stolen. Philippe Chevrefeuille, the enigmatic competitor who makes her heart race, is the only one who can help her find it. But Zoe is in no mood for romance, or at least that’s what she tries telling herself. 

Philippe knows that winning the Cherone fragrance contract is the way out of his mid-level perfumery job. And he has the ambition and ego to make it happen. Until Zoe enters the picture. In an instant, he’s under her spell and losing grip on his own creativity. If Philippe hopes to win, he must keep Zoe from finding the missing formula. But can he betray his own heart? 

The pursuit transforms into a journey of self-discovery as each struggles to understand the complexities of love, the force of pride and the meaning of family. 

Find A Perfumer's Secret on Amazon!

Friday, July 15, 2016

On Friday, July 15, 2016 by Adria in
Some of you might already know of The Survival Series, starring the well-meaning, yet in-over-her-head Dottie Harris. Well this hilarious series by British author Aimee Horton is getting a new name and a new look...

Introducing... The Perfect Disaster Series!



The only thing Dottie Harris loves more than her gin & tonic is her family. Most of the time. 

From her hapless-but-well-meaning husband to her two energetic bundles of joy, Dottie certainly has her hands full. And she's tired. So tired. 

With quips like "How do sleeping babies know the minute you sit down?" this modern-day diary will have you laughing—when you're not crying with empathy, that is! 

Dottie tells it like it is: the good, the bad, and the eternal piles of dirty laundry. 

If you're looking for chick lit packed with parenting humor, or simply want to know you're not the only one having trouble parenting newborns and toddlers, this book about the ups and downs of parenthood is for you! It's a motherhood manifesto, social media style! 

Previously published as Survival of the Ginnest.

Find Perfect Mayhem on Amazon!




A hilarious and honest British mom's madcap adventures in suburbia, from Amazon UK bestselling author Aimee Horton! 

Dottie Harris has a knack for stumbling into chaotic situations, gin & tonic in hand. When Dottie and Henry Harris move to their new house, Dottie's only desire is to make friends in the neighbourhood. But Dottie, just home from delivering her third child, is struggling to adjust to village life. Recently promoted Henry travels a lot, and the neighbours aren't very welcoming (although that could be because when Dottie first met them, she had dyed her children green). 

So when Dottie accidentally hears her neighbours' conversations over her baby monitor, she can't help but use the sneaky information in her quest to build new friendships. 

Of course, eavesdropping never ends well, and when Dottie discovers that two of her neighbours are having an affair, she's horrified. Worse still, the locals are convinced she's the one who's doing the cheating. It's up to Dottie to clear her name and uncover (and expose) the real cheat—in her signature haphazard way! 

A humorous blend between chick lit and cozy mystery, this funny novel will have you laughing along with gin-drinking amateur sleuth Dottie! 

Previously published as Mothers Ruined

Find Perfect Mishap on Amazon! 



"Cooking for nineteen people will be a cinch!" 

Ever-optimistic Dottie Harris is preparing for the biggest and best Christmas celebration ever, and nothing—not even unexpected guests or running out of gin—will get her down. 

But as always, things don't run smoothly for Dottie, and it's not long before her two energetic children, hapless husband and a nasty stomach bug wreak havoc on her carefully planned spreadsheets. 

Can Dottie throw the perfect family Christmas (without so much as a swig of gin to help her through) or will preparing for the festivities get the best of her? One thing's for sure: This will be a Christmas to remember! 

A humorous Christmas novella, perfect if you're looking for a funny read for the Christmas season, or want to get in the Christmas spirit. Or you can spread some Christmas cheer and give it as a Christmas gift! 

Previously published as Survival of the Christmas Spirit

Find Perfect Christmas on Amazon! 

We hope you'll enjoy the series and its new look! And as always, we're delighted to read your reviews on Amazon. 


Wednesday, July 13, 2016

On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 by Adria in


What's another word for concierge/shrink/garbage collector/warden/adult daycare director? Apartment manager, of course! 

For Rent by Erin Huss is set for release August 8, but in the meantime, here's a sneak peek of what to expect from this hilarious novel. Check out the For Rent trailer!

Erin also is the author of novella For Hire, a prequel to For Rent.


Tuesday, July 12, 2016

On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 by Adria in


Looking for a trip to Paris this summer? How about taking an uncommon one through the pages of The Paris Effect by K.S.R. Burns? The ebook is on sale through July 14th for $0.99.

Friendship, loss… and a tantalizing trip to Paris in this highly praised debut novel! 

Amy and Kat had a plan: A secret trip to Paris. Even Amy's husband wouldn't know about it. But when Amy loses Kat, the "friend of her heart," to cancer, she knows the plan, too, has disappeared forever. Or has it? 

Guided by memories of her friend and dissatisfaction with her own calorie-counting life in Phoenix, Amy sneaks off to Paris while her husband is away on a business trip. Once there, she's robbed, stalked, arrested and kidnapped (almost). Worse, she finds that her numerous issues have come right along with her. 

Through her adventures, laced with luscious descriptions of food and Paris, Amy learns that often in life, love and friendship, nothing is exactly as it seems. Grab a croissant and settle in for a decidedly non-touristy trip to the City of Light. 

Check out The Paris Effect on Amazon!

Monday, July 11, 2016

On Monday, July 11, 2016 by Adria in


Love on the Rocks (with Salt) by Charlene Ross, about the hilarious and romantic adventures of a young woman in L.A., is free on Amazon today! But hurry -- this freebie lasts through July 13 only.


Always a bridesmaid but never the bride… 

Laney Delaney, a wedding dress designer, thought her fling with Andy in Cancun was more than that—until he admitted he had a fiancĂ©e. Brokenhearted, Laney returns to LA and deals with the demands of temperamental brides and their mothers while trying to forget Andy (whose image is in her mind every time she drinks a margarita). 

She meets Kyle, a young lawyer, who has just what it takes to heal her wounded heart. But when Kyle's marriage proposal never turns into an actual wedding, and he spends more and more time at the office, Laney's happiness sours. Enter a surprise encounter with Andy and an even worse surprise on her kitchen counter and what's a girl to do? 

Happy Reading!

Friday, July 8, 2016

On Friday, July 08, 2016 by Adria in

Let's take a trip to the land of country music! Check out this video by author Tina Ann Forkner, and get ready for this fairy tale romance, Nashville style...

Nashville by Heart is now available in ebook and paperback on Amazon. Happy reading!

Thursday, July 7, 2016

On Thursday, July 07, 2016 by Adria in

It's Christmas in July... Survival of the Christmas Spirit by Amazon UK best-selling author Aimee Horton is free on Amazon until July 9th!

“Cooking for nineteen people will be a cinch!” Ever-optimistic Dottie Harris is preparing for the biggest and best Christmas celebration ever, and nothing—not even unexpected guests or running out of gin—will get her down. 

But as always, things don't run smoothly for Dottie, and it's not long before her two energetic children, hapless husband and a nasty stomach bug wreak havoc on her carefully planned spreadsheets. 

Can Dottie throw the perfect family Christmas (without so much as a swig of gin to help her through) or will preparing for the festivities get the best of her? One thing's for sure: This will be a Christmas to remember! 

Find Dottie's adventures on Amazon!

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

On Wednesday, July 06, 2016 by Adria in


To have a look at the cover of Bayou, Whispers from the Past, the latest book in Lauren Faulkenberry's Bayou Romance series, please follow us over to Traveling With T! And you'll also get to read an excerpt from the novel, set for release in October...

While you're waiting for the release of novel, check out the other books in the series. Perfect for your beach bag!
Back to Bayou Sabine
Bayou My Love

Each may be read as part of the series or as a standalone book.

Enjoy!

On Wednesday, July 06, 2016 by Adria in


Guest List by Julie C. Gardner, a story of former best friends and the secret that tore them apart, is free on Amazon today through July 7th!

Four women, a 10-year reunion, one big secret... 

The invitation for her ten-year high school reunion sits in her inbox, but Corie cringes at the idea of actually going. She thinks back to the tragedy that took place back then, the friendship lost, the lives shattered. 

Her former best friend, Scarlet, now an attorney in San Francisco, also dreads the reunion. Still, she considers attending, considers facing Corie and all the memories she’s tried to block. But will she have the strength to go through with it—accompanied by the man she refuses to let get too close? 

Happy Reading!

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

On Tuesday, July 05, 2016 by Adria in


Nashville by Heart by award-winning author Tina Ann Forkner is now available in paperback and ebook!

A fairy tale romance, Nashville style! A small town girl, a chance at stardom… or a chance at love. Does she have to choose? 

Small town girl Gillian Heart moved to Nashville to get a record deal—not end up on some playboy's arm. That's why she tells herself she can't get too personal with sexy music agent, Will Adams. Will makes her heart flutter, but he's also broken plenty of hearts in this city. 

Will thinks Gillian has what it takes to make it in Nashville, but he can't help being wildly attracted to her in a way that has little to do with music. She inspires him to change his ways, but he's still wary about mixing business with pleasure. He did that once before and got burned. 

But neither Will nor Gillian can deny the spark between them. As things heat up, Gillian dares to imagine a life with Will—even though she knows he's not a forever kind of guy. And then Will makes a move—bringing back memories of the father who abandoned her—that makes her question him and her whole life in Nashville. 

Can Gillian get over the disappointments of the past and find her place in Nashville, and with Will? 

Find Nashville by Heart on Amazon!