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 Hello everybody! Thank you for stopping by to read about my new release Let It Burn…
Blurb Sometimes one person can make you question everything you thought you wanted. Lydia James is a struggling scriptwriter with big dreams. She's determined to conquer the movie world, and equally determined to stay out of the limelight while she does it. So what happens when she meets Ryan Sharpe, a British actor and Hollywood's next big thing? He could hold the keys to her future, but with him, flying under the radar doesn't seem to be an option. Ryan has learned his lesson when it comes to women. In his experience, relationships mean heartache and pain. But when he meets Lydia, everything changes. She's a breath of fresh air, and everything he didn't even know he was looking for. There's just one problem—she doesn't want to be a part of his life. Will a weekend in Saint-Tropez give Ryan the opportunity he needs to win Lydia's heart, or will their desires turn to ashes? Content Warning: explicit sex Excerpt "So what is it about the party that you're so desperate to avoid, Lydia James?" She sucked a breath in and blew it out slowly. She didn't miss Ryan's eyes flickering to her breasts as her chest heaved. They lingered there for a moment. "Honestly, I'm totally out of my depth." She paused, wondering how much he would actually want to know and how much would just be a rant. She decided to go for it anyway. "I'm a writer. Or at least, I want to be. I have a story…a script. I also have an agent who brought me here to make connections. That's what he said anyway, but…he's been hinting that he expects to get something out of this, if you get what I mean." "Ah." "Yeah. Obviously, I would never do that. But how the hell do I get out of this? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get an agent?" She remembered who she was talking to. "Of course you do." And then she looked at him again—he probably had exclusive rights to Hollywood based on his jaw-dropping good looks. Even mere mortals like directors and producers bowed down to gods. "So my problem is how do I get out of this without him blackening my name forever?" Ryan's face had been a picture of amusement since the moment he'd turned on the light. But suddenly something far more dangerous danced in his eyes, although he was obviously struggling to hide it. A thrill shocked her whole body before finally settling in her lower abdomen. "The damage has been done," Ryan said. His voice was slow and tight. "You can kiss your agent goodbye. Not literally though. I'm afraid the industry is rife with people like that, and if he doesn't take you seriously now, then no offense, but no amount of sexual favors are going to change his mind." The blush that had colored her cheeks earlier was nothing compared to the heat that filled them under Ryan's angry gaze. Her skin was suddenly so hot that it made her eyes water. She felt dirty and ashamed, and she hadn't even done anything. Jesus, she wouldn't have even dreamed of doing anything with that man out there. "I already knew that," she snapped. "I came in here to get away. But how do I… Whatever I do now I'll offend him." The anger in Ryan's face melted away enough for mischief to creep in. He stood up, walking over to her in a slow, deliberate way that had her heartbeat doing the exact opposite. She pressed her back against the door as he approached. He was even more captivating up close. A tiny corner of her consciousness worried about what he intended to do while the rest of her screamed approval at all of the naughty things racing through her mind. But of course, she wasn't in a fairy tale, and heartbreakingly handsome actors didn't kiss lowly dreamers like herself. He stopped short, his perfectly sculpted lips moving to breathe in her ear rather than meet her own. Lydia let her eyes flicker closed, his intoxicating, spicy scent threatening to turn her into a puddle at his feet. "If the only man who could make your career is about to drop you, then there's only really one thing to do." "What's that?" Lydia managed to croak, painfully aware of how close she was to touching heaven. "Make sure everybody else knows your name." Buy Links Beachwalk Press - http://beachwalkpress.com/let-it-burn/ About Author I have always believed that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you. Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion. I live a cozy little life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family, and studying for a degree in Classical Studies. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books! Author Links Blog: www.emilywoodauthor.blogspot.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoremilywood Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilyWoodAuthor Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/emilywoodauthor/
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Falling for him was easy, but can she let him go?  After a year of travel, fun-loving pool shark Lynette Brooks has settled in Pineville to be near her cousin. She doesn't plan to be there long, and she doesn't expect fate to step in, sweeping her off her feet. But when she meets the serious cop, Ty Sellers, she sees a challenge and is determined to get to know him. Ty is a no-nonsense, by-the-book lawman who keeps to himself. Living in a fog of misery is exactly what he deserves, and getting emotionally attached to someone is not an option…until he meets Lynette. She's spontaneous, reckless, and a gorgeous haphazard of a woman who threatens to break through his guarded walls and unsettles emotions he buried long ago. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but the guilt Ty lives with every day causes him to push Lynette away. All she wants is him, but how much of his wavering can she take before letting go for good? Content Warning: strong language and graphic sex Excerpt Lynette slipped her shoes off, rolled her jeans to her knees, and dipped her feet in the cool lake. A massive weeping willow loomed overhead, by the light of the night the cascading leaves looked like a flowing waterfall. She stared at the tree for a moment then flashed Ty a smile. "Thanks for bringing me here." He put the cooler down next to an iron framed chair with beige cushions and sat on the edge. "I called in a favor. No big deal." "Sharon and Kyle are pretty great. I've been to their house, seen the tropical paradise backyard, but this… I had no idea it was so beautiful. No wonder Kayla asked to have her wedding here." She raised an eyebrow, gave him a teasing grin. "Have you decided yet if you're going?" "Depends." "Well, if you do go, be warned, there will be dancing." Lynette plucked her feet from the water and stood. She grabbed her phone from her front pocket and searched through her music. She'd never danced lakeside under moonlight, and didn't want to pass up the chance, or the opportunity to be in his arms again. "You might want to practice. After all, there's no better way to woo the ladies. What will your date think if you're not fully prepared to swing her around the dance floor as if you own it?" "Are you saying I'm a bad dancer, Miss Brooks?" "Nope. I'm seizing the moment." She hit play on her phone, and a slow melody filled the silence of the night air. "Dance with me." "Here?" he asked, glancing around at their surroundings. "Of course! Why not?" Lynette grabbed his hand and pulled him to his feet. The hint of a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. The gesture caused all kinds of crazy little birds to take flight in her chest. "What else are we gonna do? Sit here and drink beer until we both pass out?" She laughed once then stood firm, feigning a serious face. "Wait, you didn't bring me out here to the most romantic spot I've seen in forever for nothing, did you?" "I thought you'd like it." A huge smile plastered his face. Ty took her other hand, maneuvered her in a half twist so her back was to his chest, then spun her out to the extent of his arm and back in where they faced each other. His right hand landed on the small of her back and pulled her close. He chuckled and did some kind of waltz type step to the music. Placing his palm on her chest, he pushed until her back arched in a way she never knew it could. Slowly, Ty ran his hand down the length of her torso, leaving a trail of unbridled heat that sent every ounce of blood in her body gushing straight to her core. By the time he jerked her back up her entire body had become a trembling heap. When their eyes met, she nearly came apart and fell through the cracks of the wood decking.What the hell? Lynette wrapped her arms around his neck to keep from sliding through his hold, and tried her damnedest to control her lungs. She swallowed hard to tamp down the shaking in her throat. It didn't work, and her words came out sounding weak, quavering. "Someone's showing off." "Someone asked for it," he said, low and resolute. AMAZON NOOK BEACHWALK ALL ROMANCE Thanks for stopping by! Enter the Rafflecopter below to Win a $10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card. Also up for grabs is a Winner's Choice ebook from my back list. About the author  Sidda Lee Tate has spent most of her life creating stories. Writing and reading are two of her great loves. Romance and eroticism with an HEA are her favorites. Whether her words make readers cry or laugh or just downright hot, she is proud to take people on a journey with her characters. Sidda lives in a small town in Arkansas with her husband, son and four dogs. a Rafflecopter giveaway Connect with Sidda! Sidda's Playhouse (Readers' Group/Street Team Facebook Twitter Website  http://conniebretes.weebly.com
Occasionally, I see a message on facebook, where an author is saying he/she is going to go through their ‘friends’ list and eliminate those people who just use the friendship to promote their books. I have also seen messages where authors unfriend someone because it seemed like once you friend someone, it gave them the right to ‘spam’ the author’s inbox with promotional materials. I have over 600 ‘friends’ in facebook, and a good significant of them are authors. Do I know them all? No. Why would I friend so many authors, is it just to promote my books? Partly. Let’s be honest here, each friend that we make on facebook, whether it be a reader, or an author, we hope that we’ve interest them in our books enough to buy it. But, in addition to hoping I get sales, I also like to give back to those friends, what I hope they do for me. Here’s what I mean.
I don’t communicate with everyone I’m friends with, but that doesn’t mean I’m not doing something for them to support them and help promote their books. So, beware. If you’re thinking you might drop a friend because you think all they want is to promote their books, remember that they may be supporting you behind the scenes and you may not know it. Like me, they may be anonymous and one of your biggest supporters. |
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