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Templet's Tasty Tails IR Sweetly Sensual

A father's love.
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Scene: At Erika's for Christmas, Booker's attraction blossoms.

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(Don't you just luv my new cover?)
Price: $3.99

Blurb:
Web Designer Erika Washington's contract with her childhood best friend covers all possibilities about her pregnancy. But one unpredictable event redirects her future. As a donor-surrogate, what does one do when fate changes the plan and claims the lives of the intended parents? If you're the selfless, strong-willed Erika Washington, you mount a defense to keep your baby.

Entrepreneur Booker Templet, owner of Templet's Tasty Tails, secretly agrees to help his first cousin by being a donor for his baby. However, unfortunate circumstances change the course of Booker’s life. After he learns the identity of the other donor, Booker plans to be a part of his child's life. No matter what.

Will Erika and Booker battle over custody of the baby? Will their horrible loss help them find consolation in each other's arms? Or will fate intervene yet again?



Excerpt:

He caught her hand. "I have something for you, too."
"Mine first." Erika disappeared.
Now at the crib, Booker felt a surge of paternal devotion.
"For you." She reappeared…happier.
Booker held the gift. The rush he felt whenever in Erika's company attacked him. He tore off the colorful paper. In his hand was a picture of him and Brice. He rubbed the surface of the glass. The inscription on the frame was the clincher. "To My Dad."
"You like?"
"I love," he modified her question. To reinforce his point, Booker moved in close to Erika. Her lips parted, slightly. As he leaned down, her eyes held a hungry look he intended to satisfy. His kiss was passionate. "Thank you. Yours is in the truck."
"What is it?" Erika's voice was throaty.
"Well…" Booker had to put space between them in order to breathe. He traced the writing on the frame. "You said you'd never had boiled crawfish this time of year."
"I did." Erika clapped her hands. "You brought me some?"
"No."
"No?"
"I brought the makings to give you a crawfish boil, if you'd like."
"Would I like?" She threw her arms around his neck. As quickly, she hopped back. "The uniqueness of your gift is so…so romantic, Booker. I like that you didn't go for glitz."
"Because, like yours, it's from my heart, Erika." Booker stroked her cheek. "Romantic, huh?"

Will Booker win Erika's heart for keeps?

Buy now: Amazon


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Erika's Baby Is Booker's, Too.

But, she doesn't know it!

Erika's selfless act backfires. Booker learns she's the surrogate. Now, he wants his baby!


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Booker's eyes searched from the crown of Erika's head to her "Majestic Blue" polished toenails.

Templet's Tasty Tails

Four Stars Amazon rating.
Price: $3.99
$0.00 to read on #KindleUnlimited.

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BayouBabe99er ((Does Drake Bite?))

Price: $2.99/$2.51 Amazon*
Genre: Mainstream/Interracial/Relationship-based/Sweetly BayouBabe99er by Mickie Sherwood Sensual



Blurb:
How many things can go wrong at one time?

That question plagues feisty divorcée Sharlene Mouton. The banking department she heads takes a trip overseas. She pounds the pavement—and the keyboard—with resumes for ninety-nine weeks. Going home to regroup lands her in the middle of an ecological disaster that threatens her rural Louisiana community. What else can happen? How about repeated run-ins with suave Drake Cormier, the oil company's liaison officer.

Jobless, yet, not hopeless. Oil spill fiasco. Mouton-Cormier feud. Suitor not much older than her daughters.

Sharlene now wonders—how many wrongs make a right?

Excerpt:
She kept tabs on the boaters.

The advancing powerboat zoomed perilously close to hitting her, rocking the small trawler like a cradle. Noise blasted passed her ears as the driver whipped the wheel and the speedboat leaned into a cresting curve. The close call left raucous laughter in the air and a body over the side. It was long gone before the splash sounded or the call for help went out.

He bobbed in the wake a good distance away, still shouting and calling names. It wasn't long before the name calling took a vulgar turn. She watched as he swam to the nearest buoy where he clung for dear life. He swept the horizon with his eyes while circling his life preserver, one hand always in contact. Then—his eyes caught sight of her.

A hand swiped water from his face. "Hey!" his baritone timbre rumbled. That same hand flagged overhead.

The next thing Sharlene knew, he took off in her direction. Strong strokes propelled him within reach of the side ladder in no time flat. That was as far as she permitted for she swung the oar like a weapon. "You're drunk as a skunk."

"No, I'm not, Captain," he countered. "Permission to come aboard."

"Don't patronize me, mister."

"Look around you." He floundered to stay afloat. "I'm not in any position to patronize anybody. Please."

She wasn't feeling very sympathetic at the moment.

"I'm Drake Cormier. I don't bite."

Something unexpected happened in her spirit. Laughter bubbled even as she gave him a direct stare. "I wasn't born yesterday. You're a man, right?"

"Last I looked."

His comment sobered her. She disappeared from the side of the boat. It shocked him when the motor started and his lifeline puttered away. To add insult to injury, she slung a life ring overboard and nearly clocked him. Hearing his pitiful cry, she cut the engine.


Readers, did Drake tell the truth when he said he didn't bite?

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Templet's Tasty Tails - 4th of July Excerpt

Scene: Erika and Booker share a tender experience on the ride to his family's 4th of July outing.

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Also on Kindle Unlimited $0.00 to Read


Templet's Tasty Tails by Mickie Sherwood
Blurb:
Web Designer Erika Washington's contract with her childhood best friend covers all possibilities about her pregnancy. But one unpredictable event redirects her future. As a donor-surrogate, what does one do when fate changes the plan and claims the lives of the intended parents? If you're the selfless, strong-willed Erika Washington, you mount a defense to keep your baby.

Entrepreneur Booker Templet, owner of Templet's Tasty Tails, secretly agrees to help his first cousin by being a donor for his baby. However, unfortunate circumstances change the course of Booker’s life. After he learns the identity of the other donor, Booker plans to be a part of his child's life. No matter what.

Will Erika and Booker battle over custody of the baby? Will their horrible loss help them find consolation in each other's arms? Or will fate intervene yet again?


Excerpt:
"Are we traveling far?"

"Not too. Going home to the family get-together." He kept his eyes straight ahead.

"Are you sure about this? I'm not exactly a friend of—"

"You're my friend." Booker glanced her way. "Don't worry, little mama. I'll protect you."

Erika startled. "Protect me from what…or whom?"

"From everyone who'll be ensnared by your gracious charm." He smiled sweetly.

Erika blushed.

She favored the teasing look he gave her. His profile, when he resumed his driving position, depicted his strong chin. Booker had numerous positive qualities. Erika prayed that between the two of them, they would pass on the best of each. "I had a doctor's appointment yesterday."

Booker moved his hand to the six o'clock position. "All is well?"

When he fixed his eyes on her, compassion abounded in his expression. She felt the look would transition into one of love for his baby, over time. "Wonderfully well…alive…and"—she twitched with a burst of laughter—"kicking."

Booker took his eyes off the highway. They held a wishful glint.

"Would you like to feel the baby move?"

What was Booker's answer? Find out.

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Cover Reveal News: Love’s Ultimate Balm Upcoming Release

Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse ZeLisa and Hank’s accidental reunion?


Hi all,
I’m excited to tell you know the title of my upcoming release. Love’s Ultimate Balm will be available in October.

Love’s Ultimate Balm
Coming: October 2017

Blurb:
Now that Dr. ZeLisa Tobias has survived an IED attack and a stint of homelessness, nothing will prevent her from achieving her goals (her “Three B’s”). Then, the veterinarian makes a house call on Halloween night. Face to face with a man from her past, she must deal with his feelings of betrayal and, later, a series of rash misfortune that threatens her newfound stability.

Firefighter Hank Streeter knows his call to the animal hospital is a mistake the instant he answers the door. The doctor has arrived. And—heartbreak is her name.

Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse their accidental reunion? Or will Hank convince ZeLisa that a marriage of convenience is love’s ultimate balm?

Note: This is an intimately sweet, relationship-based, cozy reunion romance.

Check out my beautiful cover http://mickiesherwood.com/blog/2017/0....

While you’re there, you’ll have an opportunity to sign up to get a sneak preview of the first chapter. So, don’t miss out.


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Love’s Ultimate Balm

Will ZeLisa and Hank’s accidental reunion on Halloween night be the holiday gift that keeps on giving?

Love's Ultimate Balm by Mickie Sherwood

Genre: AA Romance/Intimately Sweet
Price: $3.99


Blurb:

Now that Dr. ZeLisa Tobias has survived an IED attack and a stint of homelessness, nothing will prevent her from achieving her goals (her “Three B’s”). Then, the veterinarian makes a house call on Halloween night. Face to face with a man from her past, she must deal with his feelings of betrayal and, later, a series of rash misfortune that threatens her newfound stability.

Firefighter Hank Streeter knows his call to the animal hospital is a mistake the instant he answers the door. The doctor has arrived. And—heartbreak is her name.

Will deception, doubt, and a run of bad luck curse their accidental reunion? Or will Hank convince ZeLisa that a marriage of convenience is love’s ultimate balm?


Excerpt:

Metal crunched, scraping the quiet from the dark night. ZeLisa lay curled over both seats. The shift jabbed into her abdomen. Airbags wedged her from the waist down as her face smashed into the leather passenger seat. The truck’s diesel engine revved up as if the driver sped away.

Banging commenced outside of her car. The voice moved from one side to the other, and back and forth.

“Dr. Tobias.” She recognized Hank Streeter’s forceful yell. “Open the door.”

His racket finally spurred her to move.

Slowly, and with deliberation, she disengaged her body enough to do as commanded. Strong, guiding hands gripped her upper arms. ZeLisa emerged with a hobbling step, definitely unbalanced. But she was otherwise unhurt. As she exited, her shoulder bag tumbled at her feet. Over the commotion, she heard sirens in the distance. The curious crowd inquired about her condition.

“Are you hurt?” Hank Streeter’s authoritative voice dominated her airspace. His clutch tightened at her unsteadiness. “Asshole fled the scene.”

In the lamplight, she noticed his big, booted feet ground to a pulp the edibles from her purse. ZeLisa allowed him to usher her across the grassy median to the sidewalk. The expression on his face was unreadable in the dim lighting. Yet, his grunt signified a dumbfounded reaction.

Not the least bit concerned about his feelings, she pivoted to look around. “Where’s my shoe?” Overhead light illuminated the funny look he gave her. Even through the cartoonish makeup, she saw his alarmed gaze soften.

“Come on.” He draped an arm around her shoulders to lead her away.

An unusual feeling surged through her body. She felt like he’d swaddled her in a voluminous, cottony cloud. Without a doubt, her mind refuted the instant sense of security that descended over her. A disoriented stagger swung her around. ZeLisa lurched back to the car. “I need my shoe.”

He walked over, and leaned to collect her things off the ground. Another perturbed grunt sounded as he stood, her salvaged purse dangling from his hand. ZeLisa’s awkward step exhibited her unstable equilibrium. His arm clamped around her waist, molding her to his sinewy, strong body. Even though his restraint was evident, she flinched in discomfort and tugged free.

“All you care about is a shoe?” He looked on her from his mighty height. His mouth cocked upward at the corner. “You were nearly killed.”

“I splurged for these shoes!” She stuck out her foot. Suddenly, she clutched her side.

“You need to sit.”

ZeLisa ripped him with a look that said backoff.

“You…need…to…sit.”

She fought as he scooped her to sit in the cradle of his arms.


Who will win this battle? The vet or the fireman?

Buy: https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...

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Soulful Alliance First Kiss

Jack and Marcy engage in a tender first kiss during an al fresco crab boil.
Soulful Alliance by Mickie Sherwood
Excerpt:
He spent his playtime blubbering into Mya’s belly. She held onto his ears like handles, gurgling in joy.

Marcy rejoined them, walking near to seal a kiss on the top of Mya’s curly puff right under his nose. Her irresistible mouth entranced him. Her turn came next. He stole one from her—his lips firm, his move assertive.

“That can’t happen again,” she said, dissatisfaction absent from her remark. Her tongue tipped her top lip, seeming to relish the last dregs of his kiss.


Continue Marcy and Jack’s tender moments…

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