Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Cover Reveal ~ The Empty Jar by M. Leighton

Cover Reveal




The Empty Jar
by
M. Leighton

Releasing May 8, 2016



Today is cover reveal day for M. Leighton's upcoming release entitled The Empty Jar.  She wanted to say a little something about the cover before we reveal it and the description, so here she is.



First of all, a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you amazing women who are helping me reveal this cover today. I appreciate everything you do for me, for authors in general and for this community.  As a reader, I love you, too:)



Secondly...



OMG OMG OMG!  IT'S FINALLY TIME TO REVEAL!



I feel like I've been waiting AGES to share this with you!



This cover... GAH!  Y'all, it took me forEVER to get it just right. There was a certain "feel" that I wanted to achieve with it and I wasn't happy until I felt that "feel" jumped right out when I looked at it. I wanted the cover to speak of the book. I wanted it to show the highs and lows, the sweet and the poignant, the depth of it, if you will.  And finally...finally, I feel like it does:)  You might not realize just how much NOW, but once you read this story, you'll be like, "Yeah.  That cover is perfect for this book!"



When I got the paperback proof in the other day, I held it in my hands and I just stared at it.  Not only is this story extremely special to me, but this is probably my favorite cover of all my books. Ever.  When I look at it, I see so much more than just a picture.  I see all the things that I find in life, as well as what I put into the story that is The Empty Jar.  It's a blend of happy pinks and brooding blues. It's light and it's dark.  There are highs and there are lows.  There is morning and there is night. But if you notice the sky on this cover, there are little flickers of brightness in the bodies of the lightning bugs. Life is that way, too. Even in the darkest part of the night, there is a spark of hope. There is beauty.  There is the romantic glow of a full moon, the silvery face of your mate, the delicate twinkle of fireflies. It's all there if we look closely enough—that balance of beauty and tragedy.



And love.



Always love.



Below is a little more about the book. It's hard to tell you much without spoiling anything, but I think you can get a feel for it.  It's such a special story.  So raw, so real. I honestly can't wait for y'all to read it! I hope you love IT and the cover as much as I do:)



If you want to know more about how it came about, you can read my blog post about it here.



But before I get to that...THE COVER!



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Monday, April 18, 2016

Kindle Countdown Deal ~ Killer Buzz Float by Kendall Grey


KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL ALERT!


KILLER BUZZ FLOAT: GREATEST HITS, Volume 1 by Kendall Grey is on sale for a limited time! This anthology includes STRINGS, BEATS, and NOCTURNES and is regularly priced at $4.99 (a steal for three full-length books in its own right!).

Here’s the blurb:

Your mother will never forgive you if you read this book ... 

Letty Dillinger, Jinx Hardwick, Shades Armstrong, Toombs Badcock, and Rax Wrathbone are on a rock 'n' roll journey to stardom and COMPLETE sexual freedom. You should avoid tangling with them at all cost. The vile, base language and shocking, unholy sexual acts contained within these pages are grounds for arrest in 52 countries and caning in twelve others (and for you masochistic kinksters who enjoy that sort of thing, they use wet, limp celery instead of those rattan things, just to piss you off). The American Sexcapades Society found that 4 out of 5 Hard Rock Harlots readers who lived to tell about the book were unfit to return to proper society upon finishing. Forget about going to work the next day (Unless you work at a sewage treatment plant--then you might be okay.). Following a ferocious public outcry and repeated (failed) attempts at banning the books, several states set up padded shelters and edible straight jackets for the unfortunate Hard Rock Harlots survivors who can't shake the nightmares of giant gonads chasing them with 3-headed industrial-strength sprinklers. 

Who knew reading could be so damaging to one's health? 

IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK! 

KILLER BUZZ FLOAT: Greatest Hits, Volume 1 features the first three books in Kendall Grey's Hard Rock Harlots series, originally published in 2013. This series contains EXTREMELY graphic sexual content (DUH!) and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Includes masochism, MM, menage, pegging, DP, extreme body modification, Domination, submission, lots of flying bodily fluids, A2M, alcohol abuse, prostitution, cheating, and more. Seriously, if any of the above is the least bit off-putting, please proceed with caution!



Because KILLER BUZZ FLOAT is a Kindle Countdown deal, the sale price will start at $.99 and go up every day, so snap up this anthology NOW!

Kindle Unlimited subscribers can grab the book for FREE!

For non-KU subscribers:
April 18 — $.99
April 19 — $1.99
April 20 — $2.99
April 21— $3.99
April 22 — $4.99 (regular price)

Ready to take the plunge and dive into this sassy piece of purple prose? DO IT!







And if you read KILLER BUZZ FLOAT and need more from this band of sexy beasts, be sure to check out “Love Notes,” ROCK, and “Home."


Love Notes (A Hard Rock Harlots B-Side short story) - $.99



Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Release Day ~ The Player and the Pixie by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid

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The Player and the Pixie
by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid
Publication Date: April 12, 2016
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sports, Humor



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Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon AU | iBooks | Kobo | Barnes & Noble


How can someone so smokin’ hot be so bad in bed? I mean, Sean Cassidy is absolute rubbish. RUBBISH. He is the epitome of walking, talking false advertising and I want a refund! Plus he’s an arsehole. So… what is wrong with me that I can’t stop thinking about him?

The Pixie and the Player is a full-length, romantic comedy novel, can be read as a standalone, and is the second book in the Rugby Series.

THE PIXIE
Lucy Fitzpatrick doesn’t like rugby.

As the little sister of Ireland’s most infamous rugby player, Lucy can’t seem to escape the championship-sized shadow cast by her big brother, or her mother’s frequent attempts to micromanage her future. Her rainbow hair is as free-spirited as her quest for inner peace, yet overbearing expectations keep bringing her down. And when she’s down, her compulsive little problem lands her in seriously big trouble.

THE PLAYER
Sean Cassidy is a cold-hearted brute… or so he’s been told. Frequently. By everyone.

His blonde locks, baby blues, and rock hard bod make ladies the world over drool with desire. As the rugby world’s second most infamous player, he should be basking in his success. But Sean has never been content settling for second place, and his frequent confrontations with Lucy’s big brother leave him cold. And when he’s cold, his compulsive little problem lands him in the lap of Lucy Fitzpatrick.

THE PLAN
Sean has a problem only Lucy can solve. Lucy has a problem only Sean can fix. The solution seems obvious: you scratch my back, and I’ll bail you out of jail. But when their business arrangement unexpectedly leaves Sean scorching hot and Lucy on the precipice of inner peace, can they convince the world—and Lucy’s big brother in particular—that this is the real deal?

Either way, both the Player and the Pixie are about to teach each other some pretty monumental lessons about family, life, but most importantly, love.

L.H. Cosway

L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favorite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

Penny Reid

SEX! It all started with sex, between my parents. Personally I don’t like thinking about it, but whatever works for you is a-ok with me. No judgment. The sex happened in California and much of my life also occurred in that state until I moved from the land of nuts (almonds), wine, silicon… boobs, and heavy traffic to the southeast US. Like most writers I like to write, but let’s get back to sex. Eventually I married and gave birth to 2 small people-children (boy-6, girl-4 as of this writing).

By day I’m a biomedical researcher with focus on rare diseases. By night I’m a knitter, sewer, lino block carver, fabric printer, soap maker, and general crafter. By the wee hours of the morning or when I’m intoxicated I love to listen to the voices in my head and let them tell me stories. I hope you enjoy their stories.


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Monday, April 11, 2016

YA Series #FREE from 4/11 - 4/15 (All 6 Books!)

To celebrate my oldest daughter's 18th birthday, I'm having a 

FREE promo for all books in my YA series, 

Stories about Melissa, from 4/11 - 4/15!





The Stories about Melissa series is a Contemporary YA series that follows Melissa as she begins high school. Throughout the series, we will get to know Melissa's innermost thoughts, as the books are written through her journal entries. We will also get to share in her experiences with her friends and family over the four years of her high school experience, which will be detailed throughout eight books.

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Book One in the Stories about Melissa series is Ta Ta for Now!. Melissa begins her freshman year with one goal in mind, getting Brian Jackson to be her boyfriend. She will soon learn that things don't necessarily turn out the way you plan them, the value of true friendship, and the importance of family. This YA novel is available now for purchase as a paperback, and as an ebook on Amazon 


   
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Book two in the Stories about Melissa series is, xoxoxo. Melissa has learned a lot since her freshman year began, but it isn’t over yet! Her world is about to change again with the birth of her new sibling, and she has to figure out how she will adjust to being the eldest of five kids. She, Jess, and Jimmy are inseparable, and she is having a fantastic time although she can’t help but miss Brian as she tries to learn how to deal with his relationship with Layla. Everything seems to be happening at once and that is when she is introduced to Ben Campbell, a senior at Dearborn High, who becomes an interesting distraction as he helps her deal with the new developments in her life. This YA novel is available now for purchase as a paperback, and ebook on  Amazon 


   
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Book three in the Stories About Melissa Series is Ciao. Melissa has had a fantastic summer hanging out with her friends and making new ones. Life as she knows it will change when they all come together to begin their sophomore year at Dearborn High. Connections will be made and friendships will be tested. Will Melissa’s family and friends be able to help her through the challenges she will face in the upcoming months? This YA novel is available now for purchase as a paperback or ebook on Amazon



Book four in the Stories About Melissa Series is TTYL. The last few months have been a rough road for Melissa. Her grades have slipped, her parents treat her like a prisoner, and her closest friends are too involved in their own lives to spend time with her. Desperate to escape her depressing funk, she starts spending more time with Layla, who introduces her to a new crowd...the wrong crowd. When Melissa starts to go down a dangerous path, can anyone get through to her before she does something she'll regret? This YA novel is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook on  Amazon 



Book five in the Stories About Melissa Series is With Love. Melissa is turning sixteen and beginning her junior year. With a new job, and a new boyfriend, things are pretty hectic, but when things start becoming more difficult at home, Melissa soon becomes overwhelmed with responsibilities. Can she juggle her friends, family, a budding romance, as well as school and work? Getting older sure doesn't make things any easier! This YA novel is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook on Amazon



Book six in the Stories About Melissa Series is AdiosJunior year is halfway over and Melissa is thrilled to be going with Jess, Jimmy, and Brian to Cabo San Lucas for Spring Break. Things at home haven't been great, and she could use the break that the sun and sand of Mexico is sure to bring. But things don't go as planned and the perfect vacation changes things for Melissa and her friends. Will the damage done be permanent and will life at home ever get back to the way it used to be?
This YA novel is available for purchase as a paperback or ebook on Amazon