Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway - Amazon Gift Cards and MANY Books


Click on each book to read about it on Amazon or to buy it in case you don't win the giveaway. Nah, you'll win! Just scroll below to enter the giveaway now! Good luck! :-)

Clarissa Carlyle - Just Like Heaven

Alesha Cary - Redwood Cove - the Series (4 Books)

Kathrine Emrick - Love Letter of the Law

Pamela Kelley - Six Months in Montana

Sarah Collins - Salvation

Beate Boeker - Stormy Times

Shawn Inmon - Both Sides Now

Yolanda Allen - One Man's Trash Another Man's Treasure

Lucy Naylor Kubash - An Uncommon Prince and Other Short Stories

Opal Mellon - His Only Hope

Kate Benzin - Diving Into Love

Dianne Ascroft - Dancing Shadows, Tramping Hooves


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Saturday, September 21, 2013

New Release: One Man's Trash Another Man's Treasure (Bundle)

Hey Peeps!

Quick announcement....Get two books for the price of one!! Yay!!!

Books 1 & 2 of the Musicology Series (Diamond and Ryder)!

Okay....off to write!

Have a blessed day...and as always,




Stay Blessed...Stay Tuned


One Man's Trash Another Man's Treasure: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Available Now at following retailers:
Amazon
Kobo 
AllRomance
Smashwords

Saturday, September 14, 2013

New Release: Another Man's Treasure

Hey Peeps!!

Book 2 of the Musicology Series is now available on all your local eRetailers!!

See Diamond and Ryder's love story unfold from his perspective!!

Happy Reading!

A special shout out to all my fans!! Love you much!!

As always,


Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned!


Another Man's Treasure: New Adult Contemporary Romance Novella
Available Now at following retailers:
Amazon
Kobo 
AllRomance
Smashwords

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Sweet Treats: Diamond & Ryder's First Kiss Scene!






Hey Peeps!

So I'm putting the finishing touches on my newest novella, One Man's Trash featuring Diamond Anderson and Ryder Gillian. It will be released shortly :-)

I wanted to give you a sweet treat today! Here's Diamond and Ryder's first kiss scene:


Ryder opened the passenger side door and helped Diamond to her feet. He closed the door and started toward her house. She stood still. “You coming?” he asked. He held out his hand. She put her hand in his and followed him to her front door. Her tummy was in knots. At dinner she wasn’t nervous. She was carefree. She was Diamond. Now was a different story. This was when the guy kissed the girl after their date. Normally. But would this guy kiss this girl? It wasn’t technically a date after all.

Just because he called her beautiful didn’t mean he wanted to date her. Or kiss her. They stood underneath the porch light. “Thanks for everything. I enjoyed dinner.”

“This has been the best night I’ve had since I got out. Thank you.”

“Well okay.” She stretched out her arms to hug him. They embraced. She inhaled his scent. A mixture of aftershave and sweat filled her nostrils. Was it possible for your nose to orgasm? Ryder pulled back, keeping her body close to his. She looked into his emerald eyes then down at his lips and back up to his eyes, giving him the green light to kiss her.

Ryder pressed his lips against hers. He’d read the signs. Thank God. She closed her eyes and fell deeper into his kiss. His mouth took over hers. Passionate. Hot. Wet. All the things a great kiss should be. Diamond fingered his hair and pressed her body hard against his. Any harder and she would’ve melted inside of him. She could barely breathe but she didn’t want to stop. She wanted her fairy tale night to last a little longer.

Ryder broke free from the kiss. “Diamond.” He looked at her. Desire filled his eyes. “It’s been a long time since I’ve kissed a woman. I think we should stop right here. I don’t know how much longer I can be a perfect gentleman.”





Screwed out of a job promotion, aspiring songwriter Diamond Anderson moves to New York in search of fame and fortune. Instead she falls into a whirlwind love affair with gorgeous JT Simons, sacrificing everything to support his career, only to be betrayed again. Time is running out for Diamond, her life, her job, her future are on the line. There's only one person that can save her from herself. Ryder Gillian. A man who walked out of her life five years ago.



Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Come What May by Faith Sullivan




Hey Peeps!

Okay so you remember I told you about Come What May by Faith Sullivan a few posts back....well it's available on Amazon!

Check it out!! Show my girl some love!

As always...
Stay Blessed...Stay Tuned!





Title: Come What May (Heartbeat #2)
Author: Faith Sullivan
Expected release date: June 4, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Ebook available at: Kindle ($2.99) 
Paperback available at: Amazon ($6.99)





Book Description:

Adam is through with love.

He unravels blaming himself for what happened with Katie.

His final moments with her echo through his nightmares.

She owns him body and soul.

To dull the pain, Adam invites a string of women into his bed. Fueled by alcohol and desperation, his meaningless hook-ups provide little comfort. When he closes his eyes, it's Katie he sees.

The only one who helps to ease his guilt somewhat is Jada. But as his new ambulance partner, Adam considers her off limits. He doesn't want to get seriously involved with anyone, much less her. Yet he can't stop fantasizing about the feel of her caramel skin against his.

Despite his intentions, Adam's bond with Jada deepens as they respond to a series of emotional calls. Their mutual attraction becomes undeniable. But how can he give his heart to Jada when it still belongs to Katie?

Excerpt:

But I’m unsure of where this is going. Is he trying to open up or just making idle conversation? Whatever it is, it’s not enough for me. I crouch, hanging my legs over the side. A cool breeze issues from the waterfall. Its hypnotic rhythm is so relaxing. I can stretch out right here and fall asleep. I lean back on my elbows and close my eyes against the sun. So I’m startled when something smacks me in the face.

It’s Adam’s t-shirt. He’s standing before me in nothing but his jeans. “Care for a swim, Jada?” Laughing, he peers over the edge. All I see are the broad lines of his back. It doesn’t get any sexier than that.

“You’re going to jump into that tiny little pool of water?” My pulse is racing, but somehow I keep my voice steady.

“No, we’re going to climb down together. But you’re going to have to lose some of that clothing first.” His gaze runs across the length of my body, and I’m on fire.

“If you think I’m going to strip down…”

I shut up when I realize he’s bending over me. “Well, you can rid yourself of these muddy shoes for starters.” He undoes the laces and gently slips them off. My breathing gets heavy when his fingers slide up to remove my sock. He doesn’t stop there. On his knees before me, his touch glides up my leg as he rolls the cuff of my pants.

“That takes care of the bottom half. Now what about the top?” I ask brazenly. I’m fighting to regain control of the situation, but it’s a lost cause.

He pulls me up with him, and our bodies are so close together. He grips my waist and I start to get dizzy. Drawing me in, I’m surprised when he tugs at the fabric of my shirt, untucking it in a series of quick motions. His actions cause my chest to rub against his. My legs get shaky and I think I’m going to have to grab onto him for support. But I resist and somehow keep my hands to myself. Slowly, he unfastens the last two buttons and ties the shirt at my waist. His fingertips linger over the exposed skin of my midriff. His touch is driving me wild. I can’t take much more of this.

Stepping back, I feel so exposed even though I’m not showing that much skin. He’s practically naked in front of me and he doesn’t seem embarrassed at all. It’s like he wanted to bring me to some secluded spot in order to seduce me. Was this his plan all along? I’m so confused. Nothing is ever clear with him. It’s impossible to figure out what’s going through his mind and why he’s practically taking off my clothes in the middle of the woods.

And that’s the problem. I kind of like it. His unpredictability keeps me guessing, and I’ve never been so turned on. I’m practically panting before him, wishing his hands would explore every inch of me. But for some reason, it seems like there’s an invisible barrier separating us. He teases me but doesn’t take it further. And all that does is make me want him more. I’m not the type to pursue a guy, but I’d put myself out there for him if I knew that was what he was after. But what if it’s not? We do have to work together, and things can get really awkward between us if I’m wrong.

A shadow of a frown crosses his face when he sees me back away from him. Whatever was happening in that moment is over—I can’t tell if he’s disappointed or relieved. His chest rises and falls as he clenches his fists. The sheer masculine beauty of his sculpted torso is right in front of me. Yet he appears so fragile. Like one hasty word from me will break him. We’re so close. If only I knew his true intentions. Is he just playing with me or is he after something more?

“C’mon, let’s cool off.” But I can’t allow myself to get that close to him again. My thoughts scatter just picturing him against me in the water. With my inhibitions lowered, I’ll be too tempted. If I let down my guard and give into him, I’ll only regret it later when he acts like nothing’s changed between us.

“Nah, you go ahead. I’m just going to stick my feet in.” The creases in his brow deepen, but I don’t stop. “If I have any hope of salvaging this uniform, I don’t think it’ll take any more wear and tear.” It’s the lamest excuse ever, but it’s all I have to go with.

“Suit yourself.” He’s pissed as he makes his way down the rocky incline. He doesn’t even wait for me. What girl wouldn’t want to fool around with him in the water after all that? Who would ever turn him down?

Only me.


The first book of the HEARTBEAT series is only 99 cents on Amazon! 
Click cover to purchase.



Random Things about Author, Faith Sullivan:

- She was so much smarter as a teenager.

- She's a slow reader.

- She tends to like a book more for its characters rather than its plot.

- She appreciates people who are genuinely kind and come through when you need them.

- As a creative person, she's not always fun to live with, but she keeps things interesting.

- She misses the days when all she had was a rotary phone that didn't even have an answering machine.

- She's a child of the 1980s, and a teenager of the 1990s.

- She loves her dog.

- She likes to travel and see new places - when her limited budget allows.

- She thinks in another lifetime she lived in the UK somewhere by the coast.

- When she feels an emotion, she feels it deeply. It's a curse.

- She has an overactive imagination. Writing helps alleviate that problem.

- Nine times out of ten, she believes a good book trumps reality.


Author Links: Blog | Amazon | Twitter | Goodreads


Friday, May 17, 2013

New Adult Sub-Category On Amazon!




Great News for my fellow New Adult Authors!!!

Amazon has added New Adult/College as a sub-category!!

I checked my current release, The Wedding Date and it's already added into that sub-category. I guess because I had tagged it as New Adult.

But in case your book wasn't already added, you can change it two ways, go into KDP Publishing and change your tags to include New Adult and I suppose Amazon will put it in the appropriate categories or you can contact KDP to ask them to put your book into that sub-category.

If you go the 2nd route make sure you list your book as Non-Classifiable in KDP under the category section first, then contact KDP and tell them to put your book in the New Adult/College sub-category.

For now, New Adult is only a sub-category of the Romance section although we all know that New Adult is more than just romance.

However, if your New Adult title is in fact a romance book and you want to request to be added into this sub-category you will want to be listed as such:


 Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > New Adult & College

Hope this helps!!

Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Cover Reveal: Come What May by Faith Sullivan




Hey Peeps!! I'm helping my fellow author friend Faith Sullivan spread the word about her book, Come What May (Heartbeat #2)!

Look at Adam...he's a hottie!!! ha!


Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned







Title: Come What May (Heartbeat #2)
Author: Faith Sullivan
Expected release date: June 4, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult




Book Description:

Adam is through with love.

He unravels blaming himself for what happened with Katie.

His final moments with her echo through his nightmares.

She owns him body and soul.

To dull the pain, Adam invites a string of women into his bed. Fueled by alcohol and desperation, his meaningless hook-ups provide little comfort. When he closes his eyes, it's Katie he sees.

The only one who helps to ease his guilt somewhat is Jada. But as his new ambulance partner, Adam considers her off limits. He doesn't want to get seriously involved with anyone, much less her. Yet he can't stop fantasizing about the feel of her caramel skin against his.

Despite his intentions, Adam's bond with Jada deepens as they respond to a series of emotional calls. Their mutual attraction becomes undeniable. But how can he give his heart to Jada when it still belongs to Katie?



The first book of the HEARTBEAT series is only 99 cents on Amazon! 
Click cover to purchase.



Random Things about Author, Faith Sullivan:

- She was so much smarter as a teenager.

- She's a slow reader.

- She tends to like a book more for its characters rather than its plot.

- She appreciates people who are genuinely kind and come through when you need them.

- As a creative person, she's not always fun to live with, but she keeps things interesting.

- She misses the days when all she had was a rotary phone that didn't even have an answering machine.

- She's a child of the 1980s, and a teenager of the 1990s.

- She loves her dog.

- She likes to travel and see new places - when her limited budget allows.

- She thinks in another lifetime she lived in the UK somewhere by the coast.

- When she feels an emotion, she feels it deeply. It's a curse.

- She has an overactive imagination. Writing helps alleviate that problem.

- Nine times out of ten, she believes a good book trumps reality.


Author Links: Blog | Amazon | Twitter | Goodreads





Wednesday, May 1, 2013

New Release: The Wedding Date


Hey Peeps!

Just wanted to let you know that I have a new release! Yay!


The Wedding Date (Sexy Romance Novella)

New Adult Contemporary Romance Novella
Approx. 115pgs
For Mature Audiences 18+ due to strong language and sexual content

Jason Tuckerman is tired of being the single guy at the family functions, but the only woman he wants on his arm is engaged to another man. His brother's wedding is in two weeks, and he wishes his best friend, Whitney Ryan, would go with him.

After moving to New York to be with her fiancé, Brent, he breaks up with her! Now Whitney's stuck in a lease with a man who doesn't want her, and can't see any way out. She's drowning her sorrows at a bar when she thinks of Jason, and after too many cocktails, decides to give him a fateful call.

You can purchase The Wedding Date at:

Amazon
Kobo
AllRomance

**Note: if you don't want to download the free reading apps for Amazon or Kobo then you can order The Wedding Date in PDF format from AllRomance

Thank you for all your support!


Copyright © 2013 Rome Gibson Publishing, All rights reserved.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Face To Face


Alright my people!!! The last day of April has arrived!! Wow...time is flying by...geez!!

Anyhoo...I enjoyed sharing my poems with you these past 30 days! I love writing poetry and I really need to do it more often especially since I have a third poetry book that I want to publish!

Without further adieu here is Poem 30!!

Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned!


FACE TO FACE

Face me in the day
Love is your reflection
Convincing are the words you speak
As you tell your needs of affection
Stronger than all
Is my belief that you truly care
Face to face, in your features
I see the happiness you aspire to share
Face me in anger
To reflect the thoughts in your head
Speaking fearful words, not in truth
Trying to recapture my heart with lies instead
Face to face, in your features
I can read your intense desperation
Rekindling the love is your mind set
Read me to learn I need patience
One face hides behind a mask
The secret face I desire not
Deepening the wounds I have given
Making you release the pain you got
Reflecting in your face is a grin
A grin of revenge seen to my eye
Your planned actions I don’t know
For your face gives no definite reply

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Blues of A Sister

Monday, April 29, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Is It Love...



Hey Peeps!! 

Here is poem 29! You ever been in a situation where you know you should leave but for whatever reason your desire for your relationship to go RIGHT outweighs your desire for a GREAT relationship.....what keeps you there? Most of the time we think its love but in actuality...it's FEAR!

Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned!



IS IT LOVE THAT KEEPS ME HERE?

I sit here wondering
What is wrong with me?
I know what you’re doing
Still whatever you say I believe

Late at night when you come home
I smell the scent of another woman’s perfume
Still I say nothing, pretending to be sleep
Watching you slowly sneak into the room

I don’t know why it never worries me
When you forget my birthday or our anniversary
Some people would say that there’s another woman
And I’d say, “He’s just a forgetful person”

But in the back of my mind I know what’s going on
I know it’s true what they say
Is it love that keeps me here?
Night after night, day after day

Putting up with your games
Thinking nothing has changed
But I know your love is gone
It’s probably best if I move on

Is it love that keeps me here?
By your side through thick and thin
Still being with you
Whether you lose or win

As I think about all the things you’ve done to me
All the names I’ve been called
What is keeping me here?
It’s not love at all

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Blues of A Sister

Sunday, April 28, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Never-Ending Pain




Heya!!! Poem 28!!!

Stay Blessed...Stay Tuned!



NEVER-ENDING PAIN

It was a nightmare in disguise
The desire for love blinded my eyes
The immediate attraction took me by surprise
My heart was bound to be broken but I didn’t realize
My eyes were deceived
Many lies believed
A lot of pain received
My mind has not been relieved
I got hurt in your game
My feelings for you are not the same
I hate the sound of your name
Your wild heart I could not tame
Your feelings were mistaken
A lot of emotions faken
My love was taken
From a nightmare I have awaken

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Blues of A Sister

Saturday, April 27, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Unexpected Twist





Hey Peeps!

Poem 27!! The month is almost over!!!

Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned!


UNEXPECTED TWIST

It was my pleasure to be with him that night
He held me in his arms, so close, so tight
He showed me off to his friends like I was his trophy
I thought this was the start of a relationship with me
That night I felt so loved I didn’t want it to end
But he knew what he was doing and so did his friends
He was in love, was the impression he gave me
To my surprise, he had tricks up his sleeve

No warnings, no signs, to help me along the way
To see through his game, find no truth in what he had to say
It was all a big front; he had no real intentions to be with me
I didn’t give him what he wanted, so he felt he had to leave
He had one thing on his mind; but he said he had changed
I walked into his lies, fooled by his game
He didn’t seem to care, that I got hurt by this
I never thought it would come from him, an unexpected twist

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Blues of A Sister

Friday, April 26, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Intoxicated




Hey Peeps!!! T. G. I. F!!!

It's time to get wasted!!! 

Wasted on love that is...hahahaha!

Enjoy!

Stay Blessed...Stay Tuned!


Intoxicated


I’m so intoxicated
Intoxicated by your love
Mesmerized…electrified
Intoxicated by your love

I want to free my heart
Loosen the chains
Penetrated deep into my soul
Release me, let the love drain

My scream turns into a whisper
As I try to say no
I’m held captive by your love
It hurt so good, how can I let go?

I’m so intoxicated
Intoxicated by your love
I breathe you…I am you
How can I give this up?


Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Life's Journey

Thursday, April 25, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: I'm Through




Hey Peeps!!

This is the poem that I did as my monologue for Tyler Perry's Talent Search last year!!!

You can check out the video that I submitted as well!




Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned


I’m Through


Take your claim, get back your freedom
Take your memories, I don’t need’em
Wipe away the tears, erase all your lies
Take back the excuses and the reasons why

Release me from your bondage and your drama
I need to be me, not compared to your mama
Keep your empty promises and your lonely nights
Give back my strength to walk away instead of fight

Give back my friends that you ran away from me
Give back my worth and my self-esteem
Take your unfaithfulness and your blame
Keep your immaturity and your mind games

Take your pain, take your disrespect
Keep your “I love you” as I live with my regrets
Tomorrow will be the day I begin my existence without you
It’s over, it’s finished, finally, I’M THROUGH!

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Life's Journey


Wednesday, April 24, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Once In My Life



Hey Peeps!

Poem 24!! Enjoy!!

Stay Blessed...Stay Tuned!


Once In My Life


Once in my life I was afraid
You could not say anything worth believing
My ears were open, my eyes close
All things said I thought to be deceiving
My heart was crushed once
At that moment I became cold
I started living my life very cautiously
Fearing to feel and my fear grew bold
I wanted to be with many souls
I needed to have back up plans
I desired to experience it all
I was your “woman” but I had no “man”
I wanted the cares and attention
But hurt had me afraid from the start
I was crushed early in my life
Which placed a deep bruise on my heart
As I grew my way of thinking started to change
My eyes opened and I began to see
That being afraid hurt me more than taking chances
So I judge each one as individuals and enter each openly
There may be many souls to break my heart
But I allow every break to strengthen me
Because you’ll need my whole heart
To bond with my soul completely

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Life's Journey

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: The Invitation



Hey Peeps!! Happy Tuesday!!
Poem 23!


Stay Blessed.....Stay Tuned!


The Invitation

Would you think I’m crazy to want to know you beyond the flesh?
I want to get to know you from the inside
I want to know what makes you think the thoughts you think
Can I get to know you, the you, one often tries to hide?
Let’s get passed the impressions
And start off as being friends
Forget the materials you got
Let me know what you possess within
Let me get to know your inner being
Get so close our two hearts become a single
I want to feel your deepest feelings
Make your body shiver in places you never thought could tingle
And this is just from conversation alone
I want to understand the feelings in your heart just by speaking
Explore your desires, pleasures, and needs
I want to explore your being, very passionately
Let me caress your heart with my friendly words
I know you want this, your eyes don’t deny it
I want to get to know your intimate side
So…Am I Invited?


Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Life's Journey

Monday, April 22, 2013

National Poetry Month Challenge: Absent





Day 22!!


Stay Blessed....Stay Tuned


Absent

There comes a day in everyone’s life
Where you realize the sun rose without the sound of birds
There comes a night in everyone’s life
Where you realize there’s a full moon without any stars
There comes a time in everyone’s childhood
Where you realize you’re not innocent anymore
There comes a time in everyone’s house
Where you realize the place has lost the feeling of home
There comes a time in everyone’s relationship
Where you realize there’s a couple without a bond
There comes a time in everyone’s love life
Where you realize the love has simply disappeared
There came a time in my life
Where I realized the sheets no longer shared your scent
There came a time in my life
Where I realized the bed lay heavy beneath the weight of your absent body
Today is the time
In my life
Where I realized
I am waking up
Alone

Copyright © 2012 by Yolanda Allen. All rights reserved worldwide. Poem from book Life's Journey