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[image error]Moira Kelly fell by chance into a career that completely encompasses her gift of cooking and staging houses—not for potential buyers, but for homeowners like divorcees and widowers who suddenly found their homes devoid of love and warmth. She is completely content with her life of beautifying the lives of others, or so she thinks.

Her tagline? Create a home “With the look of love”. So efficient is her business that word of mouth spreads to billionaire and international playboy, Javier Hommes; a man whose life Moira has seen play out on the T.V. news, social media and any tabloid still in business.

When he expresses interest in her services, she is initially hesitant. He was gorgeous with a capital G oozing charisma from every pore. A few minutes in his presence makes her want to run. But finally, she agrees to the monetarily attractive offer on one condition, he must keep their interactions completely professional. No Flirting.

Billionaire Javier Hommes, whose legacy is Hommes International Resorts & Properties doesn’t doubt his ability to make his parents, and in particular his father, proud when it comes to his business acumen. His reports and increased revenue are proof of that. It’s his personal life that gives them pause. Is he truly settled enough in life to completely take on the reigns of the family business?

 He is convinced that he is. His parents will be visiting soon, and he just needs a little help from the beautiful Moira Kelly to stage his impulsive house purchase to look like the tagline she is known for.  It doesn’t hurt that she added a little challenge. She actually expects him to not flirt with her. Yeah, good luck with that! Him not flirting is like asking him not to breathe. And she is far too beautiful for him not to at least try to get next to her.

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The Reluctant Fiancée—The Look Of Love

By Nikki Walker

 

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Angelia Vernon Menchan is wife, mother, nana, mentor and prolific author. Since January 2006, she has published 17 books and an additional 33 ebooks through her small publishing company, MAMM Productions. She is also the Co-founder of Honorable MENCHAN Media, through which she has published books for other authors. Her personal motto is, ‘There is abundance through God for all of us; we simply have to be open for our blessings.’ She resides in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and cover designer, Maurice Menchan. Tomorrow one of her bestsellers, Widowed will be free all day!

 

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The attorney’s office was spacious and masculine. Arista had never known Paul’s attorney. When they married, they were both established in their own right and they simply created a marital account and added funds to it and prepared wills. She knew there was an insurance policy but had no idea what Paul left other than the house and things they jointly owned. Walking into the office, she was surprised to see Jackson was already there. She was further surprised that Paul’s attorney was a tall, muscular man who looked to be about forty in a bespoke suit with a neat beard, divine dark skin and the sexiest lips she had ever seen.

What the h#ll am I thinking? Arista wondered. Standing, the attorney made his way to Arista offering his hand in greeting.

“Welcome, Mrs. Melbourne-Sebastian, I wish we had met prior to now.” His eyes held hers. “I am Donald Prescott, I handled your husband’s affairs.”

“Thanks Mr. Prescott but I am Arista Melbourne, my name never changed.” She said, releasing her hand from his grip. Jackson stood and kissed the side of her face. She looked at him in surprise; he had never done anything like that. Donald watched them both with intelligent, probing eyes.

“Please have a seat, this will is very straightforward. I met with Paul as you are aware at least twice annually and he found a way to articulate what he wanted. The last time I spoke with him, he changed his will to include Mr. Sharper, who he indicated was one of his trusted caretakers.” Donald paused to glance at Arista and Jackson before continuing. All Arista noticed was how deep and melodious his voice was.

“Everything he owned, including the house, his car and his considerable assets and savings will be left to his wife, Ms. Melbourne. To Mr. Sharper, he bequeaths a sum of twenty-five thousand dollars and all of his golf clubs and memberships.” Jackson turned to Arista in surprise.

“I had no expectations, he was my friend.” Jackson said.

“You were invaluable to Paul and to me, Jackson. You were there so I could handle my business and simply as Paul’s friend. That is the least he could do.” Arista glanced up to find Donald staring at her.

“If there are no further questions, there are documents for signing and Mr. Sharper, my accountant can provide you with your check today. As I indicated this was straightforward. Ms. Melbourne, I would love to talk to you after this meeting.” Donald said, standing. Jackson looked uncertain but he stood as well and Donald led him to another area.

After several minutes, Donald returned to the room and sat on the edge of his desk, facing Arista. His nearness made her slightly uncomfortable.

“So, you are a contractor.” Donald stated more than asked.

“Yes. I own Melbourne Designs. Nowadays, I am more the owner than actual designer due to my husband’s illness but yes it is all mine. I started it when I was twenty five.”

“I wasn’t expecting you. You were never around when I visited Paul and he never introduced us. I thought you would be in your fifties or sixties. Paul was sixty-seven.”

“I am fifty, almost fifty one.”

“Let me see your identification.” Donald said.

“I am. I’m sure you are trying to be complimentary counselor but I am fifty.”

“Wow… Do you have any other questions?” He asked, changing the tone of the conversation.

“No, I will sign what you need me to sign and be on my way.”

“You don’t want to know how much money he left, other than the insurance policy?”

“I really don’t care about that right now. My husband died less than two weeks ago and you know what I crave more than anything? I crave sleep. For the past two weeks, I am in my pajamas by seven and I sleep an incredible thirteen to fourteen hours. I had not slept more than five hours per night in five years.”

“What do you plan to do when you finally wake up?” Donald asked.

“I will let you know when that happens.” Arista said. “Please provide me with the papers.

To keep up with the latest from Angelia Vernon Menchan and for updates on her upcoming novel, Calling Malcolm, follow her on her Fan Page, and her website.

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[image error]W Parks Brigham is a native Houstonian with two adult daughters. She’s spent her adult life teaching small children and loved every minute of it. She is now a retired (Halleluiah) teacher of thirty plus years and loves every minute of that for sure. Her main interest and hobbies includes active participation in her church, listening to her own radio station designed especially for her, playing spider solitaire, working bent and wiggly word search and Sudoku puzzles. She is an avid reader of every genre in the AA Romance category which has prompted her to write and self-publish her own with plus size women as the heroine.

Therefore, it’s her honor and pleasure to invite you into her world of women fiction with a contemporary Christian romance flavor. She has penned twelve of the sweetest tales with plus size women as the heroine, touching your every emotion. Her heroines are beautiful, educated, and sophisticated with high self-esteem. They are not looking for a man to validate their worth…just love them for who they are. Drama, the element of surprise with twists and turns, romance, and love are featured in each story. She considers her AA Romance stories in a class all by themselves with the Christian elements she tries to project in a positive way.

Keep up with all that’s new with Author W. Parks Brigham through her W Parks Brigham Author Page her Website or simply Email her.

 

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Tyrone Marshall had worked hard and made numerous sacrifices to reach his goal at a young age. He was on the rise of fulfilling his entrepreneur dream. The blueprint had been designed and ready to be put into action, when all hell breaks loose and turns his life upside down…

 

Ex-Army Drill Sergeant, Eunice Joi James has put others before herself since she was ten years old, including serving her country. Finally love walks into her lonely life. Yes, a wolf in sheep’s clothing. She throws her hands up and calls it quits. Now, with physical scars and a broken heart, she retires after twenty years of service.

With the weight of life’s past misfortunes, can two precious hearts release old baggage and embrace the second chance before them?

Check out Johnakeshia’s interview with the lovely Author, Loretta R. Walls!

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Many women tackle the everyday task and do it while still being fashionable. Regardless, if they’re a mom, chef, designer or author they still do it with style. I had the pleasure to chat with Author Loretta Walls. Loretta is a dope writer who specializes in everything from romance to adventure.  Get to know more about her below:

Who are you and what do you do?

 I am Loretta R. Walls (Romance, drama, fiction genres) and Embue (Grown and sexy, action/adventure, fiction). I write novels that send the reader away on a journey like no other.

How do you know this is what you wanted to do?

I didn’t initially. I’ve been writing since the age of thirteen but didn’t start professionally until age twenty-nine, after my return from the military. It was overseas after publishing “Spices of Life” the confirmation came to fruition.

Where do you see yourself in…

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When I was in high school, I had a full-blown affair with Lyle Walker.

It was novice and innocent but turned out to be one sided.

Somewhere deep inside, I felt he loved me.

Something in his eyes told me it was real.

All of that was shattered when he rejected me in front of a packed gymnasium.

But none of that matters ten years later, as I’m faced with a proposition for a week of my time in exchange for a loan from his bank.

~Pamelon~

“By ruining her, I became undone.

When Nate asked me why Pamelon Jackson was following me around senior year, I should have punched him in the face.

It was a sad existence to love her not have the nerve to tell the world.

I was worried about what everyone would say.

But that was boy Lyle Walker, not the full-blooded man that I am today.

Now, I’m ready to do whatever it takes to get my woman back, including opening the vaults to my bank and my heart.

From Shani Greene-Dowdell, the author of the highly acclaimed Breathless: In Love with an Alpha Billionaire series, comes a fiery, heartfelt novel about a woman trying to fulfill her promise to her father who died of cancer, when she finds out the CEO of the only bank in town willing to finance her dream is man who shattered her heart so long ago.”

~ Lyle~

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You’ll want to grab this new gem from Author Shani Greene-Dowdell!

Earned By The Billionaire 2 available on Amazon today!

You can also keep up with all that’s new on Shani’s website, her Twitter and Instagram pages.

 

[image error]Consuelo Lee never thought she’d love again after losing her husband to a debilitating disease. Instead, she did her best to keep men at a distance and focus on her career and family. The last thing she wanted or needed was to be attached to anyone of the opposite sex.

A text message can be instrumental…

Ramon Griffin had his own share of challenges; an insecure wife, demanding job and a young son watching his every move. When he learned through a mutual friend about Consuelo’s loss, he had to inquire for his own peace of mind.

Little did they know what would happen next…

Take a walk amongst two long-time friends, both seeking happiness. Will destiny present the opportunity for a second chance to love?

This book is available for pre-order today!

 

Growing up in a family of overachievers isn’t easy for feisty co-ed, Sapphire Lassiter. With eleven older brothers and sisters, they all have opinions on what she should do with her life.
Phire, as everyone called her, of course, has other plans.

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“No one promised you rainbows and sunshine.”
Lawrence Trent Palmer never forgot those words for they molded his life. LT, as he prefers to be called, became a multi-millionaire before the age of thirty. This granted him the means to accomplish his life’s mission: Vengeance. He had a plan until; a fight, a dance and woman changed it all.
After pulling Phire from a confrontation during a political event, captured on camera, LT is warned to stay away by her larger than life brothers. The feel and vision of her in his arms would not allow him to just let go. Feisty, opinionated, and unforgettable, Phire had his mind on marriage, family and a different kind of future. With Phire at his side, LT’s plan for vengeance is off, until the past stokes the flame and threatens the life of the woman he would kill—even family—to have—I’m Just Saying…

You won’t want to miss this explosive novel!
1-Click it today!

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Iris Bolling’s published her first novel, Once You’ve Touched the Heart in 2008. This self-published work was the first of the five additional books to complete the Heart Series. The popular Heart Series has captivated the hearts of readers and awarded Iris the Emma Award as Debut Author of the Year in 2010

In May of 2011, Iris introduced a new cast of characters in her in Night of Seduction Series. The second book in the series, The Pendleton Rule was reviewed in USA Today and received, the 2014 Emma Award for Suspense of The Year.

In 2012, she began the Gems & Gents series with her novel Teach Me, which generated an importune shoe contest on Facebook that spanned the international waters. It continued with the release of the very popular Book of Joshua I and Book of Joshua II. The series has earned Iris several awards including 2014 Hero of The Year and 2015 Heroine of The Year.

The beginning of her third series, The Brooks’ Family Values, was introduced in her novel Sinergy in 2014, followed by book 2 Fatal Mistake and Propensity For Love, both released in 2015. Propensity For Love was awarded the Villain of The Year honor and has been nominated for several 2016 Emma awards.

Iris received the honor of being named Author of The Year twice since the inception of her career, 2012 and 2014.

In 2014, Iris stepped into a new venture geared towards bringing books to film. She produced The Heart, a television series based on her popular novels. Season two will air in the spring of 2016.

Adding more to her resume’ Iris is now doing quest-speaking engagements to share her experience and to encourage others to follow their dreams.

Iris currently lives in Richmond, Virginia where she is working on her next series.

Join Iris mailing list for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and on Instagram. Join Iris Book Palace. You can reach Iris at irisb@siriaustin.com

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Meet Carson and Cherokee Chapman, the parents of Denali. Highly educated, world travelers and inventors of many useful items. When they are not giving lectures, doing philanthropy work or research, they are watching their son mature with his endeavors and family. The secret they hold near and dear to their hearts could be more painful than the sacrifice in place. Find out on 10.10.17 in Denali and Athena; Undeniable Love under Loretta R. Walls’ pen name of EMBUE.

 Pre-order it now at Nucherte.net

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Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku dropped by my spot to share a little bit about her upcoming new novel entitled, Wild Whispers! Stella is all about the Flirty & Feisty so I know you look forward to hearing about this new novella!

 

A Tender Interracial Novella

Authored by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

~ Flirty & Feisty Romance Novel ~

Scarred but not broken, beautiful Adaora Dike made a tough choice early in life and she had no regret until she lost everyone and everything without warning. She finds comfort in a quiet home in the woods, deep in Dagor Village. Out there, Adaora discovers nature and animals do not condemn, only people do. One rainy night, a male shadow dashes across her yard, her heart flips over and she faces emotional chaos.

While on a field trip in Africa, handsome photographer, Gary Mason gets stranded in the woods. He finds an abandoned shelter occupied by a lonely but lovely woman he cannot not get out of his head. This is one photography shoot he wants to forget, but Adaora has a firm grip on his heart and might change his life forever.

Through many Wild Whispers, will Adaora and Gary change each other or will fate intervene to keep them apart?    ~ From the Author of Red Velvet Rose ~

Wild Whispers 

Gary’s intense eyes searched Adaora’s for a long while.

Stiffening her spine and grinding her teeth, Adaora tightened her hold on the petroleum jelly tub.

There was something going on between them she could not name. Only their eyes understood the silent messages exchanged.

“Only if you remove the clip from your hair, Adaora will I allow you apply the jelly.” Gary’s insistent rough whisper melted the steel in her backbone and she shifted backwards.

“Why?” she asked as her heart fluttered a little.

Copyrighted by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Stella is a fun loving mother of two teenagers, married to her gorgeous husband and best friend who indulges her romantic habits. Writing contemporary and historical romance novels is an exciting adventure for her. Out of curiosity and belief that love conquers all, she has written several Interracial & Multicultural Romance Novels.

In 2010, Stella created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels, a collection of toe-curling, intriguing, and skin-tingling romance with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages of the book. All her stories are dotted with twists and turns and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe & enchanting America.

To experience and enjoy an intense emotional ride, pick up a copy of any of her novels: Loitering Shadows, Beyond the Lady, The Gardener’s Ice Maiden, Sparkling Dawn, Husband to Rent, Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1), Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2), Forbidden Dance, Stolen Valentine Kiss & Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series 2~ Books ~ in ~ 1), Tempting Desire, Seduced Hearts, Red Velvet Rose and Wild Whispers.

Stella’s first historical/suspense/mystery romance, Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) will give you an insight into a different Africa.

A luxury home by the seaside is on Stella’s wish list. In her spare time, she loves to swim on her back like a starfish, watch TV, go to the movies with her family and read romance novels.

 

Pick up this exciting new release!

Make sure to follow and comment on Stella’s blog tour—it just may win you her Wild Whispers Bracelet  Giveaway in the Reader’s choice of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels!

 

Stay connected with Stella on Twitter her website, blog, or on Facebook to keep up with her upcoming novels and giveaways!

 

Wild Whispers is Available Now!

Pick up this exciting new release!

Make sure to follow and comment on Stella’s blog tour—it just may win you her Wild Whispers Bracelet Giveaway in the Reader’s choice of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels!

 

 

Stay connected with Stella on Twitter, her website, blog, or on Facebook to keep up with her upcoming novels and giveaways!

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