I’ve written 22,500 words on JUMPER’s early draft in the last ten days. I’m trying to finish it completely by next Monday when I leave for Sultry In The City in Houston. I’m going to Galveston for a few days before the event and Austin after. I won’t have much time to write while I’m gone, if any. I will then have three weeks to do my 2nd draft before I leave for Books At The Beach.
In the meantime here is a typo for you. You make up your mind… was it a hot tub or a hot tube?
I wasn’t going to do a JUMPER teaser. I said I would post older teasers, but then Chanel made this gorgeous graphic, and I had to post it. So here is my teaser, the scenario is that Jump, Becca, and their mates are infiltrating a cult, and he has to do something that he knows will affect their relationship… this leads to somewhat questionable sexy times.
JUMPER will be released this fall. Keep your eyes here for more details.
Celebrating the new release of Nadia Braeckel, Thieves of Kisses.
Title: Thieves of Kisses
Author: Nadia Braeckel
Genre: Coming of Age, Multicultural Romance
Release Date: August 08, 2023
She’s his diamond in the rough that he never knew existed, and he doesn’t care if he has to steal it to be his.
Julia
Running away from the life she despised—and the husband who controlled her—was her only route to freedom. She’s used to hardships and isolation, but at least now she’s free. She’s about to explore a whole New World. Things are going as planned until she meets someone who wakes up her dormant heart and makes her feel alive again. But he’s not available, emotionally or physically. In fact, she’s planning his wedding.
Aldin
Aldin cares about one thing: status. He’s built a wealthy future from broken bones and faded bruises, never caring who he hurt along the way. But when his fiancé brings home their new wedding planner, the walls he built to protect his heart begin to crack. The more he spends time with this beautiful distraction, the more he finds himself tempted to go back to his old ways and steal what doesn’t belong to him—her heart.
Aldin’s losing control the more he’s around Julia, and he doesn’t think he can stop himself from taking something that isn’t his, but does true love even exist? And if it does, is it worth losing everything he’s built in his life up until now?
Will they overcome the obstacles they both face and follow their hearts? Or will Julia be doomed and have to look over her shoulder the rest of her life, running from the past, without Aldin to keep her safe?
Warning: If you are a sensitive reader or find certain topics to be emotionally triggering please exercise self-care and select a different book. Thieves of Kisses is intended for mature audiences who enjoy dark subject matters, off page rape, cheating not on FMC, physical and emotional abuse, noncon not by MMC. If that sounds like you, then enjoy!
This is probably the last teaser from It Feels Like Home; after this, there will be a few to celebrate older books and then into JUMPER. But until then, we will enjoy some mother-and-daughter goodness with Jace and her mom.
Celebrating the release of C.L. Walters’ book, The Trials of Imogene Sol!
Title: The Trials of Imogene Sol (The Ring Academy)
Author: C.L. Walters
Genre: Teen & Young Adult Sci-fi Mystery
Release Date: June 14, 2023
Imogene Sol has had to work twice as hard for everything she has earned as a cadet at The Ring Academy on Serta. An orphan of notorious parents who killed hundreds of thousands of people in a bombing against the Federation, most people hate her by name alone, others have gone out of their way to make her life difficult. Though she’s managed to acquire a handful of trusted friends over her years at the academy, most of her peers loathe her. But she’s made her mark in the top ten of her cadet class and she’s ready to compete for what’s next.
As the Year Seven Final Trials begin—a series of tests to determine placement within the Federation—Imogene knows all her hopes are riding on her performance. But when she’s framed for an offense that could not only get her expelled from the academy but also incarcerated, Imogene must discover who’s behind the threat against her. When her greatest competition, Timaeus Kade, offers to help her solve the mystery to clear her name, Imogene must decide if she’s willing to trust him. The stakes are high. Only the mysterious saboteur strikes again, justifying she needs his help, proving the stakes aren’t just her future anymore but her life.
I am the Queen of two things: Sleep and Procrastination.
That said, I had most of this post planned on Tuesday and actually said something to the effect of, ‘I don’t have to worry about tomorrow yet’ when I was reminded about it. I then went on to do some recovery on Wednesday, and I did not get this post done. I guess I need to apologize to Miss Bri because I did indeed need to worry about Wednesday then… I couldn’t have guessed that I would be feeling badly and sleep all day.
Alas, the book. JUMPER. I am behind on it. It’s looking like the release for it will be pushed back again, with me having signings this month and next, there is just so little time for me to produce. Not to mention that my body has been in failure for weeks now. Between the anemia and COVID and now the iron infusion treatments. This is what turning 50 feels like? I would like to object on the BS involved with the last year. 49 has been a ton of nonsense.
All that said. Here is my typo of the week. I don’t know what I was trying to say… it’s all up to interpretation by the aliens.
Title: It Feels Like Home
Author: Ali Lucia Sky
Genre: Contemporary Mature YA/Teen Romance
Tropes: Second Chance Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers, Coming of Age
Cover Designer: Creative Paramita
Release Date: July 05, 2023
BLURB:
Jacelyn Waverly might need a twelve-step program for jerks.
One jerk, in particular, Ky Linley, because even two years apart hasn’t stopped the butterflies from taking flight in her stomach when he’s around.
After humiliating her in her freshman year and starting rumors that dogged her reputation, Ky shouldn’t get a second chance. Still, she’s returned home older and wiser, and everyone seems different now. But with an angry sister, an overworked mom, a father on the opposite side of the country, and a best friend who is just starting to fall in love for the first time, it all seems like a lot.
But sometimes, growing up feels like coming home.
What’s being said?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This sweet, sassy read is perfect for the young reader and above. – Booknook Reviews
Continue ReadingCelebrating in a spotlight this week, author L L Lewin.
Title: Neptune’s Window: First Glance (Neptune’s Window #1)
Author: L L Lewin
Genre: Young Adult
Release date: November 20, 2020
What if you had a glimpse into what others are oblivious to?
According to the zodiac, the planet Neptune represents illusions, mystery, and the unconscious mind. Aries Dade is a teenage medium who has the ability to look inside those illusions and speak to the afterworld. But for some reason, she can’t communicate with her recently deceased mother. With the help of a few spirits, she tries to discover the truth behind her mother’s death. But can she trust the spirits?
Aries and her father move to Newport Beach, California to start over. Little do they know they are unlocking a world of lies, betrayals, and deception. And everyone they come in contact with is somehow intertwined with her mother’s death.
When the star quarterback and a bad-boy senior vie for her attention, Aries senses something isn’t right. Meanwhile, the rich, popular girls make her life a living hell to keep her from finding out the truth. First Glance is the first novel in the Neptune’s Window trilogy.
Do you dare to glance inside the window?
Happy to share the release of author Joseph P. Macolino
Author: Joseph P. Macolino
Title: The Rise of Yezurkstal (Evorath #2)
Genre: Adult, Fantasy
Release Date: July 11, 2023
He’s lived a sheltered life. But after his village is destroyed, will he be able to find his way in Evorath without the guidance of his own kind?
Zelag, an inexperienced shapeshifter lived a life free of strife or conflict. But when a new spell brings humans to Evorath, his village finds itself in the path of destruction. The sole survivor of the attack, he must now face the realities of life on his own.
Rescued by Evorath’s Avatar, Zelag joins with the heroes who drove back Yezurkstal last year. While they struggle to gather enough support of their own, their enemy continues to grow stronger. Together, they must fight to protect the vulnerable humans from being enslaved by Yezurkstal.
Will Evorath’s heroes have enough strength to overcome Yezurkstal and his growing undead army?
The Rise of Yezurkstal is the second book in the Evorath epic fantasy series. If you enjoy mythical creatures, magic, and exploring an expansive fantasy world, you’ll love Joseph P Macolino’s fast-paced adventure.
Buy The Rise of Yezurkstal today and see if Evorath’s heroes can hold this growing evil at bay.
I’ve been ‘working’ on JUMPER. I say ‘working’ because I’ve had a little hiatus while I have a holiday, a family emergency, and a flare-up of chronic anemia. Anemia sucks; when you have chronic anemia, it’s more than just fatigue. You get dizzy, weak, and you can get winded for no reason at all and heal incredibly slowly. I have an appointment with my oncologist to see what happens next, and for once I am hoping for iron infusions because they make me feel better, as overdone as they sound.
This BS has made working on the book incredibly difficult. I have built an incredibly detailed outline for the book, so when I get the energy up, I can zip through it.
Today I leave you with the genital WIP. It’s, unfortunately, balls.
