Saturday, May 23, 2015

What if you could see everyone else's dreams? Dream Series by J.J. DiBenedetto


Find out with the Dream Series by J.J. DiBenedetto! Book #9, FEVER DREAM, is out today! FeverDreamV2

What's the story?
Dr. Sara Alderson isn’t used to her patients dying for no reason. When a young boy succumbs to a mysterious illness that defies all her efforts to treat it, she refuses to accept defeat. After two months of questions, Sara has attracted the attention of powerful people who don’t want their secrets uncovered, and will go to any lengths to make sure they stay hidden. Now, time is running out for Sara to unravel the mystery before anyone else falls victim to the illness. And before her career, her family and her freedom are taken from her by enemies she doesn’t even know she has.
Where can you buy it? Amazon (Kindle or Paperback) Smashwords Barnes & Noble (Nook or Paperback) Apple iBookstore Kobo AllRomanceEboo Want to know more? Here's an excerpt!
It’s one in the morning, and the last guests have gone. Other than the cleaning crew, Brian and I are the only ones left in the ballroom. I know we need to leave, but I can’t bear the thought of standing up and trying to walk out of the room, down to the garage and then to the car. I think my feet might literally fall off. “You’re going to have to carry me out of here,” I tell Brian, and he gives me a wicked grin in return. “I was planning on it,” he says, and he stands, takes a deep breath, and lifts me right out of my seat. I yelp and throw my arms around his neck as he carries me out of the room and over to the elevator, barely showing any strain at all. He has to put me down once we get to the elevator, though. “I need a free hand,” he says, hitting the “up” button. But the garage is – oh. I should have known. “You booked a room.” He nods. “And you told my parents we wouldn’t be home tonight.” Another nod. It’s all part of the fantasy, I guess. He’s been imagining that he’s James Bond all night, and after a glitzy evening at the casino, James Bond doesn’t hop into the minivan so he can get home, walk the dog and collapse into bed. No way. He takes his conquest for the evening up to the five-star hotel room, where the champagne is already waiting. On ice, no doubt. The bell dings, he ushers me into the empty elevator, and as the door closes, I feel my fatigue suddenly, instantly, drain away, and I’m all over him. I may not be a fan of those movies, but I know how they go, and it’s not as though I need much of an excuse to throw myself at my husband. By the time the door opens onto the third floor, I’m panting and extricating my hands from his tuxedo jacket. “You woke up in a hurry,” he says, panting himself, pulling his hand off the zipper of my dress, which is already halfway down my back. “Well, I know what you were thinking, and I also know that no girl can resist James Bond, right?” By way of an answer, he leads me down the hall, opens the door to our room, picks me up again and deposits me on the bed. In seconds, he’s finished the job of zipping me right out of my dress, and his tuxedo is in an undignified mess somewhere on the floor. After that – there’s no more thought, just feeling, just his hands and his lips and his – his everything.
Interested in the books that lead up to this one? The first five books in the series are collected in one Kindle Box Set, and it's on sale this weekend for just $0.99!
What if you could see everyone else’s dreams? Sara Barnes has just discovered that she can. And this gift – or curse – will lead her on an extraordinary journey. Follow Sara as her newfound ability leads her into adventures she never imagined. She will hunt down a serial killer, investigate a plot to murder one of her teachers, unravel a conspiracy between a mobster and a corrupt politician and face off against her nemesis: a woman who shares her talent, but uses it to destroy lives rather than save them. And Sara will have to manage all that while finishing college, becoming a doctor and falling in love, too. Here are the first five books of the Dream Series, along with bonus material created especially for this collection. Included in this set are DREAM STUDENT, DREAM DOCTOR, DREAM CHILD, DREAM FAMILY and WAKING DREAM. In addition, you’ll find the short story BETTY & HOWARD’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE starring Sara’s parents. But most of all, when you open this box of dreams, you’ll find romance, suspense, humor and plenty of heart…
Where do you buy it? Amazon Smashwords Barnes & Noble Apple iBookstore Kobo AllRomanceEbooks.com Google Play What about books #6, 7 and 8? DreamReunionV1 Cover Smaller DreamHomeV1 DreamVacationWrapAround_Paris_Front   They're all on sale at Amazon! But I like to listen instead of read! What about audiobooks? AudiobookDreamSequence

The first five novels and a short story are all available on Audible! And you can hear samples from all of them right here! So who's the author? IMG_0020

Well, technically, that's a picture of his cat, Danny. Danny is much more phorogenic than J.J. is. But J.J. (James, really) is a pretty nice guy. He's a native New Yorker, althoguh he's lived in the Washington, DC area for the last 20 years. He loves the opera, reading, photography, science fiction, fondue, travel and the New York Giants. Oh, and of course Danny, and also of course his lovely and talented wife. Where can I learn more about him? At his website, on Facebook, on Twitter and at his Amazon Author Page.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Presented by Goddess Fish Mermen

MERMEN

by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

These Mermen Don't Have Tails, They're Deadly as Hell, and They've Got Something He

INFAMOUS BACHELOR and SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRE ROEN DORAN IS A BASTARD. Yes,

he knows it. And no, he doesn't care. He's got money and power, and he depends on no one.

But when his estranged father dies, willing him a secret island, Roen will come face to face with

an even bigger secret: its occupants. And these savage, sea-obsessed warriors are quick to

make their position clear: Leave now or die.

There's only one problem. Nobody tells Roen what to do. Ever. Oh, and one other thing. He's

just met the island's other new "guest" and something about her brings out his possessive side.

SOLE SHIPWRECK SURVIVOR LIV STRATTON had been adrift at sea for ten grueling days

when salvation miraculously appeared: an uncharted island. Only, the deceivingly beautiful men

who live there aren't interested in saving her. No, not at all. Because they somehow believe she

is their property, a gift from the ocean to do with as they please. This is not good.

Her only hope? Billionaire Roen Doran, of all people. A man who's said to care for nothing and

no one. But if he's so heartless, then why is he about to risk everything to help her?

NOTE FROM MIMI ABOUT MERMEN: Anyone who has read the Accidental Series or King

knows I love to flip things on their heads. Mermen is no exception. THIS IS NOT A FLUFFY

STORY ABOUT men with fins and tails who sweep ladies off their feet and make them long to

be mermaids. Uh-uh. This is NOT that kind of story. Nobody in their right mind would want to

hang out with these very beautiful yet dangerous men (who don't actually have tails, fins, or

gills, by the way) NOR would anyone want to be their mates. Well, at least, not me! Run. Away!!

Hope you enjoy the ride. - MIMI

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EXCERPT:


Roen opened the envelope and found a letter paper-clipped to an old map that looked straight

out of a ridiculous Looney Tunes episode—a few landmarks and a giant “X” right in the middle

of the page. He skimmed the letter—some random garble about an island in the North Pacific.

Clearly, his father had been a crazy asshole right until the bitter end. Case in point…

Roen, my boy, this island and its treasures will become yours if you choose to claim it. And I

hope you do because there is no greater cause on this earth than protecting it. However, you

must always remember, whatever you do, to never turn your back on that which the island asks

of you. Never question the island, son, because—

Roen chucked the letter into the wastepaper basket along with the map. He wanted nothing to

do with it or his father. Leave the past where it belongs.

He picked up the stack of insurance papers and began skimming through them before signing.

Page after page of affidavits, cargo valuations, waivers, and…

“What the hell?” The report filed by the Coast Guard showed the approximate location of where

they believed the cargo vessel went down.

He dug his father’s map from the trash. There were no lines of longitude or latitude, but the

position was the same: approximately two thousand miles west of San Francisco and a

thousand miles south of the Delarof Islands, the most southern point of Alaska.

Roen dialed Cherie. He knew she wouldn’t really go home until he told her to leave because she

doted on him like a lovesick puppy. No, he’d never laid a finger on the woman and never would.

She was under his employ and that meant something to him. Even selfish pricks needed to

“What ships do we have on the Seattle to Shanghai route?”

“One moment.” Cherie clicked away on her keyboard. “You’ve got one ship departing Chinese

waters now and an empty vessel unloading at port.”

“Tell the crew I’m sailing with them.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

New York Times and USA Today bestselling Romance author, host of the radio talk show, Man

When San Francisco native Mimi Jean went on an adventure as an exchange student to Mexico

City, she never imagined the journey would lead to writing Romance. But one MBA, one sexy

husband, and two rowdy kids later, Mimi would trade in corporate life for vampires, deities, and

She continues to hope that her books will inspire a leather pants comeback (for men) and that

she might make you laugh when you need it most.

She also enjoys interacting with her fans (especially if they're batshit crazy). You can always

find her chatting away on Facebook, Twitter, or saying many naughty words on her show MAN

Find out more about Mimi and upcoming books at www.mimijean.net.

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pamfiloff/1121333650?ean=2940151313155

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Presented by @GoddessFish - A Vixen in Venice by Kate Deveaux



A VIXEN IN VENICE

by Kate Deveaux

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BLURB:

He’s an art thief on the run...with her heart

Look closer, into Hotel Totally Five Star Venice, where art curator Monique Le Bres has just

walked through the doors of the newly opened swanky luxury hotel to assist with their art

collection.

Alessandro Bonnard, the world-renowned art connoisseur and collector has been sent incognito

to supervise Monique and oversee her acquisitions for the hotel.

Concealing his true identity, Alessandro is intrigued by the art-loving vixen with an appetite for

kinky sex. He pursues Monique, charming her at every turn — taking her to places she’s never

been — both in and out of bedroom.

Monique falls hard for the man who has utterly captured her body and soul. Only to find out he

isn’t who she thought he was after all...he’s an art thief on the run...with her heart.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EXCERPTS:

Smiling, the hotel clerk handed her the large gold room key.

“Signorina Le Bres, benvenuti a Venezia.” She welcomed Monique warmly. “Signor Amatus

will be here un momento to escort you to your suite.” The mix of English and Italian words was

enchanting to Monique, so far from the small dirt filled town back in Kansas that she’d dragged

herself out so many years ago where the only foreign language spoken was pig Latin if you

were lucky and grow up on the right side of the tracks. Monique hadn’t even been that lucky, the

rusted out trailer she’d shared with her mother couldn’t have been further from the right side of

anything.

“Grazie.” Monique took the gold key, noting how large and heavy it was in the palm of her hand.

Almost ominous of what lay ahead. No slick electronic keys at this hotel. No, this was one

hundred percent Italian luxury. The key began to heat in her grasp as she glanced around for

the man who was supposed to greet her.

The elevator door dinged, catching her attention.

Monique’s mouth dropped open. A good looking twenty-something man dressed in employee

issued suit exited. His robust laughter had caught her attention with his momentarily flirtation

with a sexy young woman dressed in the hotel uniform that made Monique smirk as the man

patted her ass when he passed. A first rate flirter for sure, she made a mental note to steer

clear.

Monique’s smirk turned into a frown as the man kept walking straight towards Monique.

“There he is, Signor Amatus,” the clerk behind the counter called to Monique while she stood

somewhat transfixed as the flirter approached. He really was young. Could he really be her

supervisor? Not at all what she’d been expecting. Maybe mid twenties if she was generous.

Barely legal age back in the states and good ten to fifteen years younger than her she was quite

sure.

“Ah, Signorina Le Bres...”

“Yes, I am Monique Le Bres.” She extended her hand. He wasted no time sliding it into his and

reaching it to his mouth. Pausing before kissing the back of her palm, his gaze stayed fixed on

hers.

“Incantanto,” his words almost a whisper.

These Italian men were skilled at the art of flirtation; there was no denying that. But the sooner

she made it clear to him that she was all work and no play the better it would be for both of

them.

“I am Donovan Amatus, please allow me welcome to you to Hotel Totally Five Star Venezia. I

am sure you will be molto comfortable here.”

The wicked glint in his eyes made her blush and fume at the same time. “I’m the new art

curator,” Monique scrambled to say something, trying not blurt out what she was really thinking.

That it was actually both flattering and maddening all at the same time to be flirted with by this

young stud with the wandering eyes only moments after her arrival at the hotel.

“I know, si. Art Curator,” he said, releasing her hand but not before running it lightly over his lips.

“I will be your liaison while you are here, answer any questions you have. Work with you side by

side. Fianco a fianco,” he repeated the words in Italian, his tone so intimate that she was lost for

a moment as she studied his nametag.

Donovan Amatus, Del controllo qualitĂ .

Quality Control Manager. A vague memory of her letter of employment and that name stuck

in her head but she was damned if she could reconcile the young man in front of her with

her supervisor. Surely there had been some mix up. This young man couldn’t possibly be

supervising her and the forty million euro budget the CEO had entrusted her with.

“The key Signorina?” he prompted.

Speechless she just stood there.

“La chiave, the key, per favore?” He repeated and then reached to take the key from her grip.

“Follow me Signorina Le Bres.”

“Oh, please call me Monique.”

“You Americans are so friendly,” he said with a smile as he led her toward the elevator, placing

his hand firmly around her waist.

Summoning her most professional demeanor she slipped from his hold and stepped into the

elevator.

“I am sure you will be very happy working here at the hotel Totally Five Star Venezia.” He said

as he punched the fifth floor button.

Monique tried to focus on what she was there for, her dream job and not the leering eyes of her

so-called supervisor. “Yes, I’m sure I will. Mr. Conroy’s letter of employment said I could start to

work tomorrow.”

“Assolutamente,” he confirmed. “Tomorrow. But first I show you your room, bene?”


~~~~~~~~~~~~~

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 Kate Deveaux is a contemporary erotic romance writer and die-hard romantic. A former

wedding planner, she has always been “in love” with love! Kate is currently working on several

fictional stories – each filled with sexy romance, heroines who are no shrinking violets and

heroes who make your heart skip a beat. She currently resides with her husband in the U.S.

When Kate is not busy writing, she can be found on the tennis court –yes, there’s even ‘love’ in

that game too.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Archangel by @JamieRSalisbury Presented by @GoddessFish




ARCHANGEL

by Jamie Salisbury

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Archangel. A musical angel hiding in the dusty, smoke-filled London clubs, she performs with

reckless abandon. Few know the woman behind the mask she adorns.

Mary Tudor, twin sister to Amadeus Tudor - a well-known rock star- has all but given up her

up and coming photography business to become the personal photographer, and fiancé to

Daniel Kennedy. Daniel, a world renowned violinist, is one of the few who knows Mary's secret.

Together they scheme to devise a way for her to fulfill a secret dream.

Postponing their wedding until after Daniel's much anticipated European tour, Mary juggles

many jobs. One however alludes her every month. Motherhood.

Making unannounced, surprise appearances during Daniel's tour, the mysterious Archangel

rules the concert stage. Suddenly everyone wants to know who this masked woman is. Fans

clamor for more, the press want to know every detail about her, and a few others are sure

Daniel Kennedy is quite aware at who this phenomenon is. And if that weren't enough drama, a

sinister enigma from her brother's past threatens both her future and her life.

Will Archangel's identity be revealed as planned, or will the chaos of Amadeus' past catch up to

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EXCERPT:


Proudly I stood at the back of the hall, and watched as the show continued. By the look on

his face I could tell he was in absolute heaven. Daniel was a perfectionist, and tonight it was

evident by the audience's reactions.

But tonight...tonight there was going to be a huge surprise for the crowd that had come to see

this phenomenon known as Daniel Kennedy. Tonight Archangel's going to make a special

appearance...though her entrance would be nothing like Danny and I planned.

In retrospect I probably should have made my entrance according to plan. Tucked up on stage

and appearing through a cloud of smoke. To be honest? That made it look pre-arranged and not

spur of the moment like my walking through the audience did. This was Archangel's debut, and

it was going to be in typical Archangel fashion. Unscripted.

At just the exact moment, I began heading towards the stage. Down the aisle between the

people. It was an old trick the late Italian composer, Niccolo Paganini, one of Danny's classical

idols had used in his day. Daniel himself used it, and now I was. It worked. It got the audience's

By now Danny and his stage people had picked up on my change of plans and had a spot

directed on me as I strutted towards him. He was now watching me as he played. I detected a

smirk on his face. He knew me well enough to know when it came to Archangel that I was in

As I reached the front of the stage, I turned towards one of the two sets of stairs located at

either side. Staying focused on the stairs, I pranced past him. I knew not to look at him, fearing

I'd trip and ruin everything. The man affected me in just that way. Made me crazy, but then I was

We'd picked a lively pop tune which had been one of the favorites on Danny's previous tour and

CD. Keeping everything upbeat, a Paganini favorite was the second choice for the evening.

Walking across the stage toward him, I sucked in a breath as I seductively smiled at him. As we

ended the first piece, Danny took my free hand to introduce me to the audience. He squeezed

"Having fun? You're doing awesome, sweet. And by the way, you look ravishing."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Writing romance stories with passion and sass, Jamie Salisbury has seen several of her books

soar to #1 on Amazon. Her novella, Tudor Rubato was a finalist in the 2012 RONE (Reward

of Novel Excellence) awards. The cover won for Best Contemporary Cover. Now in 2014, her

novel, Life and Lies was nominated for a RONE in the Erotica category. Her books are both self-
published and now include several published through Secret Cravings Publishing.

Music, traveling and history are among her passions when not writing. Her previous career in

public relations in and around the entertainment field has afforded her with a treasure trove of

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Sunday, May 3, 2015

The Crazy Language We Speak - No Wondered We All Struggle

Let's face it - English is a crazy language.
There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France.
Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.
We take English for granted.
But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

And why is it that writers write, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth, beeth?



One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese?
One index, 2 indices?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends, but not one amend?
If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?

If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which, an alarm goes off by going on.

English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.

PS. - Why doesn't 'Buick' rhyme with 'quick'?



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