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BayouBabe99er ((Does Drake Bite?))
Price: $2.99/$2.51 Amazon*
Genre: Mainstream/Interracial/Relationship-based/Sweetly
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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Thanks a heap.
Mickie
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Genre: Mainstream/Interracial/Relationship-based/Sweetly
SensualBlurb:
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?
Buy & enjoy: Amazon*
Don't forget to leave a great review if you loved this romance, too.
Thanks a heap.
Mickie
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away!~~
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Love’s Ultimate Balm Now on Kindle Unlimited
Burned out and homeless, ZeLisa reluctantly accepts the Creole firefighter’s hospitality.
Burned before—by her, Hank aims to keep hot spots to a minimum.
Can he?
Price: $3.99 eBook/$0.00 Kindle Unlimited
Print: $12.99
...Walking swiftly, she rounded the corner to see the partial devastation of her complex. Her steps slowed. The burned-out shell on one end contrasted the waterlogged end before her.
In front, a lone fire engine hummed on the parking lot. Its occupants appeared to do a sweep to ensure flare-ups remained contained. ZeLisa darted forward. Yellow tape roped the whole building, keeping her barred from entering her condo. A surreptitious look and she fondled the tape, prepared to raise it up.
“I wouldn’t do that, if I were you.”
Bent to sneak beneath, she halted at the voice of caution at her rear.
ZeLisa pivoted to look at Hank. He had shed his outer jacket, and stood in front of her in his suspendered over-pants and boots. The storm in his eyes lessened. She felt a calming effect as he walked over. “This is a salvage expedition, Hank.”
“Do you see those people over there?” He pointed to the crowd surrounding the Red Cross van. “They have that same request, ZeLisa. But, due to safety concerns, the answer is the same. No entry is permitted.”
ZeLisa let the yellow ribbon drop. “Was anyone hurt?” Just saying the word “hurt” reminded her of the discomfort. Baited, she readjusted her broken arm.
“I’m happy to say no. No one was injured.” ZeLisa noted something different in the sound of his voice. A tinge of relief overshadowed the edgy clip it held earlier.
It was cold outside. But Hank’s expression made her swelter. Stammering, she confessed, “I-I’m glad you’re okay.”
He hooked his thumbs in his suspenders, his gaze intense. “What’re you going to do now?”
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?
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Burned before—by her, Hank aims to keep hot spots to a minimum.
Can he?
Price: $3.99 eBook/$0.00 Kindle UnlimitedPrint: $12.99
...Walking swiftly, she rounded the corner to see the partial devastation of her complex. Her steps slowed. The burned-out shell on one end contrasted the waterlogged end before her.
In front, a lone fire engine hummed on the parking lot. Its occupants appeared to do a sweep to ensure flare-ups remained contained. ZeLisa darted forward. Yellow tape roped the whole building, keeping her barred from entering her condo. A surreptitious look and she fondled the tape, prepared to raise it up.
“I wouldn’t do that, if I were you.”
Bent to sneak beneath, she halted at the voice of caution at her rear.
ZeLisa pivoted to look at Hank. He had shed his outer jacket, and stood in front of her in his suspendered over-pants and boots. The storm in his eyes lessened. She felt a calming effect as he walked over. “This is a salvage expedition, Hank.”
“Do you see those people over there?” He pointed to the crowd surrounding the Red Cross van. “They have that same request, ZeLisa. But, due to safety concerns, the answer is the same. No entry is permitted.”
ZeLisa let the yellow ribbon drop. “Was anyone hurt?” Just saying the word “hurt” reminded her of the discomfort. Baited, she readjusted her broken arm.
“I’m happy to say no. No one was injured.” ZeLisa noted something different in the sound of his voice. A tinge of relief overshadowed the edgy clip it held earlier.
It was cold outside. But Hank’s expression made her swelter. Stammering, she confessed, “I-I’m glad you’re okay.”
He hooked his thumbs in his suspenders, his gaze intense. “What’re you going to do now?”
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?
Buy: Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Mickie Sherwood
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#KindleUnlimited - Love’s Ultimate Balm Ends 3/20/18
Attention: My romance readers
What: Love’s Ultimate Balm
About: #KindleUnlimited Ends Soon
When: March 20, 2018
Action required: Enjoy this cozy reunion romance now.
ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Enjoy as they get reacquainted, and their quick-fix living arrangement lights up the holidays.
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?
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
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Mickie Sherwood
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What: Love’s Ultimate Balm
About: #KindleUnlimited Ends Soon
When: March 20, 2018
Action required: Enjoy this cozy reunion romance now.
ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Enjoy as they get reacquainted, and their quick-fix living arrangement lights up the holidays.
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?
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Ultimate...
Thanks for your support.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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Love’s Ultimate Balm is $0.99. Limited Time Offer. Hurry!
ZeLisa Tobias is a burned-out military vet. Hank Streeter is the Creole firefighter-chef from her past.
Will their quick-fix living arrangement start a blaze in the kitchen?
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Will their quick-fix living arrangement start a blaze in the kitchen?
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Books & More August Book Fair
What: Books & More August Book Fair
When: August 4, 2018 - September 4, 2018
I included three books:
Love’s Ultimate Balm
- ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Their quick-fix living arrangement lights a fast burning fuse.
Templet’s Tasty Tails
- Erika's selfless act backfires. Booker learns she's the surrogate. Now, he wants his baby!
Christmas Crush
- Will Ashley spend Christmas with Craig or her bitter memories?
Where: https://www.booksandmore.club/august-...
Hustle on over.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com
When: August 4, 2018 - September 4, 2018
I included three books:
Love’s Ultimate Balm
- ZeLisa is a burned-out military vet. Hank is the Creole firefighter from her past. Their quick-fix living arrangement lights a fast burning fuse.Templet’s Tasty Tails
- Erika's selfless act backfires. Booker learns she's the surrogate. Now, he wants his baby!Christmas Crush
- Will Ashley spend Christmas with Craig or her bitter memories?Where: https://www.booksandmore.club/august-...
Hustle on over.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.goodreads.com/Louisiana_Lady
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com
Soulful Alliance First Kiss
Jack and Marcy engage in a tender first kiss during an al fresco crab boil.
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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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…
Buy: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7SMLPM
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Soulful Alliance Excerpt
Scene: Jack downplays the need for immediate medical attention. Marcy overrules him.
Price: $3.99
Blurb:
Hounded by a childhood tragedy most of her adult life, Marcy Rayburn tucks tail and hides out in Bayou Country, forsaking a high-profile singing career and all chances of any meaningful relationships. No matter how long she’s been out of the limelight, the reclusive entertainer finds that she’s still fodder for the gossip news. Will the appearance of Jack, an unannounced interloper, cast her back into the spotlight and her heart into a tailspin?
Unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, Jack Connolly has spent the last few years living in an alternate reality. Going down South to repair and retrieve the company’s helicopter is a pain in his rear. That pain soon has a name, and ultimately, a grip on his walled-off heart. Is he willing to revisit his old world and sacrifice his freedom to give Marcy what she needs?
Two hearts ache. But, will a soulful alliance remedy the pain or only mask the hurt?
Excerpt:
“You have one bad temper, too,” Jack said.
...
“Buckle your damn seatbelt—and your mouth.” Marcy had them whizzing along at breakneck speeds, courting a traffic citation if caught.
Jack’s lightheadedness quieted him for a moment. “A foul mouth alludes to a dirty mind.”
Marcy spared him a scathing look. She reached out, catching him by surprise. Her soft fingertips wiped sweat from his brow. “I hope you’re a better pilot than a mechanic. What kind of mechanic stabs himself with his tool?” she taunted.
“What kind of woman cries bloody murder or forgets about her own child while she romps in the weeds?” he lobbed back instantly, sorry now for attacking her maternal instincts.
Marcy’s protective shell is her outspoken personality.
Will she make Jack regret the bite of his words?
Buy:
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Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/soul...
Thank you Goodreads readers.
Mickie Sherwood
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Price: $3.99
Blurb:
Hounded by a childhood tragedy most of her adult life, Marcy Rayburn tucks tail and hides out in Bayou Country, forsaking a high-profile singing career and all chances of any meaningful relationships. No matter how long she’s been out of the limelight, the reclusive entertainer finds that she’s still fodder for the gossip news. Will the appearance of Jack, an unannounced interloper, cast her back into the spotlight and her heart into a tailspin?
Unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, Jack Connolly has spent the last few years living in an alternate reality. Going down South to repair and retrieve the company’s helicopter is a pain in his rear. That pain soon has a name, and ultimately, a grip on his walled-off heart. Is he willing to revisit his old world and sacrifice his freedom to give Marcy what she needs?
Two hearts ache. But, will a soulful alliance remedy the pain or only mask the hurt?
Excerpt:
“You have one bad temper, too,” Jack said.
...
“Buckle your damn seatbelt—and your mouth.” Marcy had them whizzing along at breakneck speeds, courting a traffic citation if caught.
Jack’s lightheadedness quieted him for a moment. “A foul mouth alludes to a dirty mind.”
Marcy spared him a scathing look. She reached out, catching him by surprise. Her soft fingertips wiped sweat from his brow. “I hope you’re a better pilot than a mechanic. What kind of mechanic stabs himself with his tool?” she taunted.
“What kind of woman cries bloody murder or forgets about her own child while she romps in the weeds?” he lobbed back instantly, sorry now for attacking her maternal instincts.
Marcy’s protective shell is her outspoken personality.
Will she make Jack regret the bite of his words?
Buy:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7SMLPM
B&N - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book...
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/soul...
Thank you Goodreads readers.
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, and spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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Amazon Reduced Price - Templet's Tasty Tails
Hi everyone. I’ve been absent for some time as I learn how to compartmentalize and prioritize current events that zapped my enthusiasm for creative writing. I was in the middle of edits for a revamped romance when my light dimmed. I’m slowly coming back.
I checked Amazon this morning to discover Templet’s Tasty Tails Kindle & paperback price has been reduced to $2.74! Should I be embarrassed about that? I don’t think so. It's a good chance for you to sample one of my Bayou Love Romances.
❤️The battle for custody of the👶🏾 is settled. Now let the love games begin.❤️
Spread the word. Limited time offer.
Hurry! Get your copies today! https://amzn.to/2aPvsAG
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
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www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com Read entire 1st Chapters
I checked Amazon this morning to discover Templet’s Tasty Tails Kindle & paperback price has been reduced to $2.74! Should I be embarrassed about that? I don’t think so. It's a good chance for you to sample one of my Bayou Love Romances.
❤️The battle for custody of the👶🏾 is settled. Now let the love games begin.❤️
Spread the word. Limited time offer.
Hurry! Get your copies today! https://amzn.to/2aPvsAG
Mickie Sherwood
~~Sweet, spicy romance – a heartbeat away! ~~
www.twitter.com/MickieSherwood
www.mickiesherwood.com/blog
www.bayouloveromances.blogspot.com Read entire 1st Chapters
