A Suitcase Mystery by Ned Stevens #spotlight


 During World War II, Bendicks (Ben) Kalninsh, a child, would explore the tunnel of an abandoned mine with the hopes of finding a gun. He persistence pays off when he observes three soldiers, one an officer, carrying in some heavy cases and returning without them. Entering the tunnel to begin his search, Ben sets into motion actions that will haunt him later in life.
Now Ben has moved to Forks, MN with his family and has become a boxer with a promising future. Then his father and a neighbor are brutally murdered and it begins to look as if the incident in the tunnel is the focal point.
Soon the FBI and several other interested parties are on the trail. Why is everyone after the diary? What is happening with the FBI? Men are being transferred. Pressure being placed to either slow down or stop the investigation. Then, several of the investigators are threatened with blackmail, using evidence that was manufactured. Now the big questions are – why? Who is next? Who can be trusted?
 A SUITCASE MYSTERY, is a rather unique read that needs to be experienced. Try it out yourself and see what everyone is talking about. Debby at SingleTitles.com
Steven Nedelton, Author
Suspense, Mystery, Crime, Noir
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A Suitecase Mystery I & II
Coma Sins/The Madness of Ben Bluman
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Fugue in C Minor by Vince Dickinson #spotlight


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Songwriter Max Edgars is married to alluring record exec Elleny Edgars, drives a Jaguar and lives in luxury. But he can’t remember any of it. Elleny says he just hit his head. But a strange thin man claims a witch abducted him. Then an old man says he must have run away from his past life. Max wonders why he can’t write new songs. Why won’t Elleny answer his questions? And why is the thin man so familiar? Max takes a detour after a gig in KC, and heads to Iowa to unlock the mystery of his past.

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About the Author

Vince Dickinson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Northwest Nazarene University, focusing specifically on 20th Century Literature. He was enamored with Herman Hesse and Albert Camus in college, but now his favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut. Dickinson and his wife have six children between them. They live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, nestled right between the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They have several very happy cats. Dickinson’s blog can be viewed at: http://timdanklives.wordpress.com and you can “like” him on Facebook. Please feel free to write and post a review of this novel here at Amazon.com and at Goodreads.com. Fugue in C Minor is the fourth novel Dickinson started. It is the third he has finished. For more information about Stonehenge’s echos, check out http://www.sonicwonders.org/?p=1278 or go to http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/2013/visit/at-the-museum/gardens-grounds-and-ranch/stonehenge-memorial/about-stonehenge-memorial

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Jilted by Kara Leigh Miller @KaraLeighMille1#spotlight #newrelease


 

 

Amy and Brett have been friends since they were kids; and their friendship has withstood the test of time. But can it withstand Brett’s fiancée, Vanessa?

Brett Hudson has often wondered what it would be like to be more than Amy’s friend, but when he’s chosen as the newest professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars, he meets Vanessa, one of the shows costume designers and it’s a whirlwind romance that ends in a wedding proposal. As the big day draws closer, Brett begins to think that marrying Vanessa might be a bad idea. She wants him to give up Amy. Completely. Will he give up his best friend for the woman he’s supposed to marry?

Amy King is heartbroken to learn that Brett is marrying another woman. But, when Brett is jilted at the altar, he begs Amy to go on his honeymoon with him. A week on a tropical island with her best friend, the man she’s fantasized about for years is a dream come true for Amy. But when Brett suggest crossing the line from friends to lovers, Amy is reluctant. Will she risk years of friendship for one night of passion?

 

About the Author:

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Born and raised in the small town of Mexico, New York, Kara was an only child who was forced to find ways to entertain herself. Playing make believe with her Barbie dolls and stuffed animals was her first real taste of storytelling before she became old enough to develop a love affair with the written word. In early 2010, Kara picked up her very first erotic romance novel, and she was instantly hooked. She loves to write contemporary romance, erotica, and young adult romance. Currently she has several full-length novels in the works, a series of novellas, and a handful of short stories. Kara is an active member of the CNY Creative Writers Café and the CNY Romance Writers. Today, Kara resides in New Haven, New York with her husband, five kids, and three cats. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s thinking about reading and writing. And when she’s not doing that, she’s spending time with her family and friends.

 

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I Am Yours (Heartbeat #3) by Faith Sullivan @_faithsullivan_ #giveaway #cover #reveal


I Am Yours (Heartbeat #3)
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Summary from Goodreads:


Adam is at a crossroads.


He has Katie on his mind and Jada in his bed.


Now with the ultimate choice before him, he must decide between fantasy and reality. 


Katie’s his dream girl, but Jada’s his best friend, his partner. As a paramedic, he’s supposed to save lives, not wreck them. Yet his failure to commit leaves a trail of heartache in his wake.


Things come to a head at his brother’s wedding when a surprise announcement leaves Adam scrambling to pick up the pieces. Sure, women find his shaggy blond hair and aquamarine eyes irresistible. But to him, sex is nothing but a means of escape … until it turns into a psychological trap.

His mind is telling him one thing, while his heart is beating another. He’s not sure what he wants when it comes to a serious relationship. Sorting out his feelings, he finally comes to a startling realization. 


He is capable of love. But what if it’s too late?



Books in this trilogy:
(linked to Goodreads)

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About the Author:

Faith Sullivan is an author of New Adult contemporary romances including the HEARTBEAT trilogy, the TAKE ME NOW series and the 9/11 novel, UNEXPECTED.



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Unexpected by Faith Sullivan @_faithsullivan_ #review


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Unexpected is just that totally unexpected. The premise is a girl Michelle who has struggling parents. They do anything to get her into NYU and she goes. She has a small apartment and is embracing college life. Not long into her college life the attacks of September 11th happen. This send Michelle into a cocoon. She stays in her apartment for a long time cut off, nobody to talk,  to nobody to share her emotions with. She is so amazingly frightened that she leaves and goes back to Pennsylvania.
She gets in touch with Connor who has his own post 9/11 story to tell. He is going through his own grief and masked this by attempting to help Michelle. I dont want to lose focus of the plot and the story. Faith tells an amazingly accurate account of these events. For a New Yorker who went through these events I will say that for the first week after 9/11 it was like the  entire state of New York closed. The schools were closed and the speculation of what happened and the enormity of it didn’t sink in. No matter the outcome it is a glimpse of the people who were directly and indirectly connected to a loss or just mourning the New York that once was. Knowing that several of my family members worked there and were also involved in construction of the towers, it is something forever in our hearts,
I need to make mention of another character in particular that was Miguel. He was sort of a sub character but his story was wonderfully told. BRAVO to Faith I love her and I am such a fan girl I am blown away by this one. A must read!
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I Am Yours (Heartbeat #3)
by Faith Sullivan
Release Date: October 8, 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Age Group: New Adult

Books in this trilogy:
(linked to Goodreads)
 
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About the Author:
 
Faith Sullivan is an author of New Adult contemporary romances including the HEARTBEAT trilogy, the TAKE ME NOW series and the 9/11 novel, UNEXPECTED.



Where to find Faith Sullivan:



 

Interview with Chelsea Camaron @chelseacamaron


Interview with Chelsea Camaron my friend and bestselling author of the Daddys Girls Series
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Who is your favorite author and is your writing style similar to theirs? Kristen Ashley is my favorite author……..I wish I wrote more like her but no I don’t.  She writes a story that pulls you and holds you there with a strong female and even stronger alpha male.
TOTALLY agree I just finished Raid and that is another Alpha Male. She is the epitome of that type of character.
 Were you always good at writing?   No, and although I’d like to think with each book I’ve improved since practice does make perfect there are times I’m like “that made no sense at all”. I agree I have taken years to become the bitch that stands before you today! 

 So you didn’t always dream of becoming an author? No.  It was something I said I wanted to do as a little girl, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever have the courage to follow through with it.

 
When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning? sometimes 
hhmmm..like a baby whose middle name is Renee??
 
Who is your writing geared to? Adult women who like a level of steam to their reads but want a relatable storyline 
 
What is the major theme for your work?  In the Daddy’s Girls Series the recurring theme are the guys being mechanics and the characters facing and overcoming real life circumstances. 

 

 

 

What recent book left a big impression and why? Chasing Stars by L. Duarte is one of my most recent reads that I admire.  Its different, it’s not your typical angst filled, over the top drama.  Its full of love, faith, change, growth, and friendship.  

I agree. I liked the fact that Will had come from a background of neglect and his foster parent gave him values. I think that should be the focal point. He held onto his Dad’s faith.  

Have you had any personal life experiences in your books? There are parts of my personal life in each one of my works.  I think you write best what you know. 

I was hoping I would get this : “Yes I have! His name is Harrison. He has piercings and that is all I will say” I smile with an evil grin.

 

 

 

 

What genre of books do you like to read? I love to read erotica and contemporary romance.  I will read in any genre and love a good mystery as well 

Who would you co-write with?  I would love to work with Melody Anne she writes amazing series and the way she ties them in together is phenomenal (Amazon) 

How do you get started with writing a story ? Usually a thought will hit me in chats with my girlfriends and then I begin by outlining a plot. 

maybe looking at …my idea of Matt 

  

Any advice for a newbie ? 

Take a break, don’t pressure yourself.  I think when writers start forcing their stories it begins to feel rushed.  Step away for a day or so and then go back and read what you’ve done from the beginning and see if inspiration returns.  If not, take a longer break, but don’t force what’s not speaking to you. 

What’s your favorite part of a book? (Harrison and more Harrison)  My favorite part of a book……..angst or banter between characters (mine was Jake, Ryder and Harrison, but overall was Harrison. I think I made that clear)

Where do your plots come from? 

I’ve always loved to read.  I grew up around cars and motorcycles since my dad’s a mechanic I’ve been turning wrenches beside him as far back as I remember.  We were at a car show one day last year and I said it would be different to find a steamy read with classic cars in it.  And from their little parts of my life added in and the stories evolved into what is now the Daddy’s Girls series.

SAD for me, I get a 

but it is him 

  

 

 What I need to do is call Ryder, Jake anyone who is like this

or even 

 

 

What story is based on your life more? Restore My Heart is based on my own experience in an abusive relationship.  Salvaged is based on my experience in being around someone with a drug addiction.  Full Throttle is based on real relationship things that happen in long term relationships married or not.  Beyond Repair is dedicated to my dear friend Matt who passed away in 2001 parts of it were really conversations we had and the funeral is his military funeral, minus the drama that’s added in the book.  Of course parts of the stories are exaggerated and parts completely made up but the foundation and point I’m trying to relay in each book is from my real life. 

 

Was it sort of therapeutic to write about Matt? I know that was emotional, almost as bad as Salvaged, for me as a reader.

Yes it was more therapeutic then I originally thought to write about Matt. He was my now husbands best friend in high school. We were friends as well. I had gotten out of a bad relationship thanks to support from my now hubs and Matt as well as the real life Maggie who is still my very best friend. I was hardened and quite bitchy like Tiffany. The conversation where Matt tells Tiffany, “Let him love you.” were a few of the last words Matt ever spoke to me, as he had to return to his duty station in Florida. Six weeks later we got the call he died.  May 3rd was 12 years and I’d be lying if I said it gets easier. The loss cuts deep but you learn to go on without being able to pick up the phone and call your friend. Writing those scenes it took me back to those moments, hard as they were to write, I feel at peace more than ever before. I feel like in some way in writing it all I proved to myself and Matt that I could let my guard down and let him love me. My husband and I have been married eleven and half years now and I couldn’t imagine spending my life with anyone else. He loves me completely and I’m one happy girl. I only hope that as readers get to those moments they can feel the emotion come out that my dear Matt just like in the book only wanted to see his friend happy, safe, and loved.

 

 

He is my Matt

 

Thanks for dealing my sometimes annoying behavior and always annoying innuendos

 

Stalk her

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Cuban Sun (Sofia Koury) (Volume 1) by Ann Bauer Bryn Bauer #review


Review:

The main characters are a professor a Alexander Quintis and law student Sofia Koury. She is approaching summer break and looking for an internship. While she seems set on a not-for-profit, professor Quintis intrigues her enough to talk about his friends and their offer. It is a very nice yacht and a very different type of job. Good premise here. There is a first hand view of the internal working of classic cars. So you get a little about the scamming part and how black market automobiles work. 

What I did enjoy was the surveillance and hi tech gadgets. I really wanted and need more of a relationship between Quint and Sofia.  If there was a buildup it would have been better, this is only my opinion. I felt like if there was a spark, it would have been better to accept her going to meet his associates in Florida. Sofia finds herself caught up in a strange interview with Joe and Helena. It seems like there is a lot unspoken in this interview. This was where Sofia who seems low key turns into a spy girl. They give her an offer and then things happen rather quickly, throwing her into this elaborate scheme.  

There is a back story on Sofia which involves her parents. Her Dad was mentioned and he would have been a great add on or sub plot. I would like to see him in book 2.Overall it was a good book. I think if you like espionage and surveillance type reads this is for you. 


Just on a side note ..I feel there is a little deception with this:

 

I received this book through winning a Goodreads Giveaway. I loved this book. It’s not the same old story line you see from this genre and it moves quickly. It’s basically a spy novel with some mystery and a tad bit of romance. Here is what I liked:
1. The main character Sofia evolves throughout the book. Her skill, her confidence in her instincts and her acceptance of her past. She ends up being a pretty kick-ass woman.
2. I really liked two of the supporting characters: Helena and Mr. Winston- they’e funny, and help move Sofia through her journey.
3. The setting is fantastic. It takes place in a few cities tha I would love to visit and the novel takes place on a yacht. I mean, hello! Where else do I want to be in the summer?

I have seen a couple of other reviews mention that the Sofia’s father should have been more involved in the novel. I think the authors were setting us up for the next book here rather than neglecting to write about him. The Goodreads entry says it’s the #1 book in the series so…I agree that I’d like to see more of him but I figured that would come out in the next book which I’m definitely going to read

This is not the winner of a Goodreads contest or someone who got an ARC, it is the author’s actual name. I for one am a little annoyed that an author can’t step up and review her/his own work with their name. Why do we have to go to these measures. I was debating whether I should even post the review. I did buy the book myself and I fell I am entitled. Far too many people get unknown’s and friends to write reviews on Goodreads and I see they have one review, no bio pic and no friends, that is deceptive. Your work doesn’t stand on your own merits doing that. RETHINK something like this in the future it is wrong!

About the Authors

Ann Bauer has worked as an educational consultant, college professor and child wrangler to her young son and daughter. She is grateful to have a husband who can sleep with the lights on while she gets “just one more page” written. She can often be found travelling with her husband and kids.

Bryn Bauer is a trained historian and former history professor with a love of Latin America. She loves all education, learning and teaching. She is a lover of life and lives with her spunky cat Don Frijole. She can most often be found travelling, reading and researching. Ann and Bryn are sisters, living in North Carolina.

 

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I Am Yours (Heartbeat #3) by Faith Sullivan @_faithsullivan_ #giveaway #cover #reveal


I Am Yours (Heartbeat #3)
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Summary from Goodreads:


Adam is at a crossroads.


He has Katie on his mind and Jada in his bed.


Now with the ultimate choice before him, he must decide between fantasy and reality. 


Katie’s his dream girl, but Jada’s his best friend, his partner. As a paramedic, he’s supposed to save lives, not wreck them. Yet his failure to commit leaves a trail of heartache in his wake.


Things come to a head at his brother’s wedding when a surprise announcement leaves Adam scrambling to pick up the pieces. Sure, women find his shaggy blond hair and aquamarine eyes irresistible. But to him, sex is nothing but a means of escape … until it turns into a psychological trap.

His mind is telling him one thing, while his heart is beating another. He’s not sure what he wants when it comes to a serious relationship. Sorting out his feelings, he finally comes to a startling realization. 


He is capable of love. But what if it’s too late?



Books in this trilogy:
(linked to Goodreads)

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About the Author:

Faith Sullivan is an author of New Adult contemporary romances including the HEARTBEAT trilogy, the TAKE ME NOW series and the 9/11 novel, UNEXPECTED.



Where to find Faith Sullivan:


 

IT’S A CRIME BOOK SPOTLIGHT


I love it when a wonderful blogger shares a promo TY Dawn!

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Check out this stunning debut from C.E. Hansen.  This is a very sexy crime read and should be on everyone’s TBR list.

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Wealthy New York socialite Grace Preston uses men for amusement, holding her heart inside an ice fortress for protection. Spurned by a sociopathic male model, Grace picks up a new man with all the right moves; smooth as bourbon, Cole slides under her wall and touches her in places she thought were well-guarded. But after a weekend of fiery passion, he leaves, devastating her.
Cole Grayson has spent ten years building his commercial real estate firm and chasing the arsonist who killed his family when he was a boy. Women are a dalliance, and have no place in his personal quest. Then Grace rocks his world—not only sexually, but in her arms…

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