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May 25, 2021
Rescuing Innocence @HerCountryGirl
Rescuing Innocence
A Rescue Series Novella; Book 5
Genre: Crime, Suspense
Home is where your heart is.
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Every person has a choice. My choice was the only one that would keep me alive.
I fled my home with the only person that has ever mattered to me: my baby sister. It’s my job now to keep us away from danger—to give her a life she deserves. The life that was taken from me when I was only a child myself.
Danger lurks just around the corner. The evil that has been trailing us will not give up. I’m fighting to keep the man who hurt me from doing it again. But I can’t do it alone.
Lost, confused, and determined to stay one step ahead, I seek refuge. I’ve found myself a paradise, surrounded by people who want to help me. One especially.
The one willing to put himself in the line of danger to keep me safe… a man I barely know.
Excerpt:
As I flipped the newspaper over again, I sighed.
“What are we gonna do, baby girl?” I asked the now sleeping baby on my shoulder. The only saving grace was I had my fake ID in my wallet and a few other critical pieces of information. The fake ID only made me nineteen, but it was better than seventeen. It was a very good fake too, which it should have been since it had cost me a buttload of money.
I still couldn’t believe I had it, but right then I was grateful to Katie and Annabelle who had insisted we get them so we could go out to some stupid club in the town over from us a few months before graduation. It was never used until I rented this room though.
I was staying at a little bed-and-breakfast just a few blocks off the boardwalk. It was quaint, quiet, and only five or six minutes’ walking distance from the beach.
The older woman I met when I first came in, Mrs. Raymond, was so very sweet. She gave me a rate for the month, and I paid in full. The lie about being on vacation with my daughter was easy to tell her. Not sure if she bought it all or not, but she didn’t refuse us a room, at least.
I moved from the table and walked to the window. The streets below were slowly starting to see traffic. I needed to go search for a few more shops, plus the bookstore I’d seen a few blocks from here to see if anyone was hiring.
I ran a hand down Tabby’s back, then grabbed my cell phone and shoved it into my pocket. Pushing a few bills from my wallet into the pocket of my shorts, I slid into a pair of sandals, picked up the smaller diaper bag I’d gotten, double-checked I had the things I’d need, and then pulled it on my shoulder. I carefully slid Tabby’s hat on her head and laid her in the stroller. After checking to make sure I had everything, I headed out the door.
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Barb is a Carolina girl by right and a Texan by birth. By day she’s a desk jockey for a rural transportation company and a book lover, reading through as many books as she can. At night, though, she turns into her alter ego: a writer—cape optional, depending on her mood.
Her stories are a mix of real-life events, personal experiences, and the craziness of her own imagination and those of her best friends. And when their imaginations blend together, it can be crazy. Barb writes in multiple genres, encounters new adventures, creates new worlds, and has a fantastic time breathing life into new stories, creating something she hopes inspires anyone who reads to fall in love with them as she has.
Barb lives by one little rule: tomorrow is never guaranteed, so make sure you live each day to its fullest.
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May 19, 2021
Fighting Temptation Reveal @HerCountryGirl
Title: A Fighting Temptation Box SetAuthors: Peyton Banks, M’Renee Allen, Sydney Aaliyah Michelle, Karine Saint Jacques, Donna R. Mercer, Yolanda Olson Genre: BWWM Romance Limited Collection Release Date: September 14, 2021Cover Design: TE Black Designs
Fighting Temptation: A BWWM Romance Limited Edition CollectionA Fighting Temptation is a collection of sexy, BWWM romance that will light a fire in your soul.
These sizzling stories will keep you captivated for hours on end. Be prepared to be led into heart-thumping, breathtaking romances that will leave you craving for more.
The heat from these steamy enemies to lovers romances will leave a lasting impression on you.
Please don’t say we didn’t warn you!
This compilation is exclusive and can’t be found anywhere else. Don’t wait. This box set will only be available for a limited time before it is gone forever!
Note: Fighting Temptation contains material for mature readers (18+ and older) only.
Peyton BanksM’Renee AllenSydney Aaliyah MichelleKarine Saint JacquesDonna R. MercerYolanda OlsonAmarie Avant
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May 16, 2021
Pre-Blast of Wonderland Anthology
Welcome to Wonderland
A Short Story Collection
Publish Date: July 14th, 2021
Genre: Modern Day Fairy Tale Retellings
Published by: CMBS Charitable Collaborations
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CMBS Charitable Collaborations Presents…
The Welcome to Wonderland anthology is a collection of short stories from authors who share a love for a childhood favorite, Alice In Wonderland.
Come and explore where your imagination meets fantasy; explore this world in a whole new light. Fun, sassy and sometimes spicy stories that will bring your favorite childhood characters to light in the adult world.
The publisher’s proceeds from Welcome to Wonderland will be donated in their entirety to The Ronald McDonald House Charities. Please note that Welcome to Wonderland and it’s authors are not affiliated with or endorsed by The Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Contributing Authors
Chelle C. Craze – L Firminger – Letha Gene – Barb Shuler – Lindsey Taylor
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~ About the Authors ~
~ Chelle C Craze ~
A native West Virginian, Chelle has always been a dreamer. She spent her time growing up writing songs, poetry, screenplays, and movie scripts. She never thought about writing a book until she got older. Now, Chelle likes to spend her time being creative by drawing, singing, dancing, writing, and enjoying life with her daughter. True to her last name, she lives life to the fullest, but can be described as a little crazy. She finds peace and comfort in the fictional characters residing within her mind.
Her greatest blessings and inspirations are her husband and daughter.
~ Lauren Firminger ~
L Firminger has had a love affair for books her whole life. From the fairy tales that were read to her as a young girl to the stories of love and loss that would distract her as a teenager.
It wasn’t until attending her first signing as a reader, in Sydney, that she discovered the world of Indie authors that would ignite her spark of writing once again.
Taking a leap of faith, Lauren published her debut novel, Learning to Fly. From there, the characters continued to speak with her and three years, seven books later, the words continue to flow. From military romance to motorcycle clubs, Lauren tests the boundaries of them all and hides inside the worlds she creates.
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~ Letha Gene ~
Letha Gene is a mother of three lovely children and enjoys everything about being their momma. She is a native West Virginian, but has lived in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Florida. She graduated in the year 1990. Letha Gene attended nursing assistant classes and then worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 15 years. She also Became an Emergency Medical Technician and taught CPR for a while.
In her spare time, she makes cheer bows, hairbows and dabbles in sublimation and vinyl creations. She loves to travel and has traveled up and down the east coast. Letha Gene would like to someday be able to travel to all 50 states.
Letha Gene also loves to read and write paranormal romance with a bit of comedy tucked into various places.
~ Barb Shuler ~
Barb is a Carolina girl by right and a Texan by birth. By day she’s a desk jockey for a rural transportation company and a book lover, reading through as many books as she can. At night, though, she turns into her alter ego: a writer—cape optional, depending on her mood.
Her stories are a mix of real-life events, personal experiences, and the craziness of her own imagination and those of her best friends. And when their imaginations blend together, it can be crazy. Barb writes in multiple genres, encounters new adventures, creates new worlds, and has a fantastic time breathing life into new stories, creating something she hopes inspires anyone who reads to fall in love with them as she has.
Barb lives by one little rule: tomorrow is never guaranteed, so make sure you live each day to its fullest.
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~ Lindsey Taylor ~
Being a mother of two, wife and full time employee, Lindsey still manages to find time to write. She is passionate about all genres of writing, earning her BA in Journalism and MFA is Creative writing and English. She has been published in many newspapers and magazines nationwide, as well as blogs and online mediums. Lindsey has also been published with Pulse Publishing for her debut fiction novel, The Novel Within. She has also been a part of two anthologies. Lindsey is currently working on her second fiction manuscript, a poetry memoir and another anthology.
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May 5, 2021
Reinventing Devin @HerCountryGirl
Reinventing Devin
An In The Light of Day Novella
By K.A. Graham
Genre: Dark Psychological Romance
Cover Image: Shelbi Millsap Photography
Model: Elayna Apuya
I don’t live in darkness. Darkness lives in me.
Devin
I’m a joke. A loser. A nobody. They all see me as a game. A game they always win. A game they think I lose. Pink piggy is what they call me. Graduation was their final hoorah and it welcomed me to complete insanity.
Jackson
She believes my lies. Thinks I’m her tutor. Her friend. But I know the real girl behind the sad eyes, locked away in a mental hospital her parents threw her in. From the moment I looked into those sad eyes, I’ve been irrevocably in love with her. Will she love me back when she knows my secret?
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There’s darkness in all of us.
Micah
I’m a nobody. An outcast. A shadow. I never aligned with the jocks and their fake barbie girlfriends, not that I wanted to. Being invisible worked for me until he showed up.
He showed me a path I never intended to walk, and I slid into his life easily. Too easily. Now that the devil has embraced me, I crave the heat of his flames.
Quinn
She doesn’t think I see her. She’s wrong. She’s all I see. My dark angel. We’re more alike than she could ever imagine. Soon I will make her mine.
I was always good at playing the part of the jock that everyone worships. In reality, I’m the devil with no remorse. It’s time to free my soul and rid myself of the rodents.
KA Graham grew up in a small town in Oregon. Through the years, her love for writing and poetry, turned into something she had only dreamt of. Writing her own book. She’s faced many obstacles in her life, but the love and devotion of her parents has always kept her grounded.
She is an avid reader, blogger and does PA work for a few authors, which keeps her quite busy. Hard rock music lover and horror movie buff, with a love and appreciation for tattoos. Her addictions include copious amounts of caffeine, Chinese food and Haribos candy.
~ Connect with K.A. Graham ~
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April 12, 2021
Peyton Bank’s Dirty Trust @HerCountryGirl
C O V E R R E V E A L
Dirty Trust
Special Weapons & Tactics 6
By Peyton Banks
There was no forgetting the past. Mistakes were made, but now he’s ready to right his wrong.
Iker Baldwin was used to making hard decisions in his line of work. For the SWAT team, it could be a matter of life or death. As a seasoned officer, protecting and serving was what he did. So when he had to decide what to do in his personal life, he chose to protect.
Which meant walking away from the love of his life.
In the back of his mind, he knew he had made the wrong decision.
Jessica Horton was finally back on her feet. A bad heartbreak two years ago wasn’t going to keep her down. She was determined to move on with her life. The memory of her past love would always be with her, but now there was someone new.
Like an addict going back for the next hit, Iker needed to see Jessica. One glance at her, and he would move on. That’s what he tried to convince himself. One look, and he knew he couldn’t stay away.
He was determined to win back her love and trust, but just as he had feared in the past, she’s the primary target of a new unknown enemy. Iker was willing to give it all up to save her, but will he be too late?
Dirty Tactics • Book 1 •
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Dirty Justice • Book 5 •
~ About The Author ~
Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.
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March 15, 2021
Sealed With A Bite @HerCoutryGirl
Sealed with a Bite
By Ariel Marie
The Nightstar Shifters 3
A wolf shifter. A witch. The mating call is too strong to resist. Will they act on what was destined to be?
Adelina Ransome was tired of being alone. She longed for the day fate would present her mate to her. Addy was prepared to do what she must to find the one person meant for her. But before she put her plan in place, fate handed her a gift in the form of a midnight-haired, curvy witch.
Finding her mate wasn’t supposed to be this easy.
Convincing her to succumb to the pull of destiny shouldn’t be hard.
Cora Latimer was on the run. Finding the other half of her soul wasn’t expected. As much as she wanted to act on the instincts driving her to Addy, she couldn’t.
There was a crazed warlock hunting her down. Cora couldn’t risk the love of her life, but she vowed she’d protect her at all costs.
Will they give in to their desires and claim each other?
Don’t forget to check out the other books in The Nightstar Shifters Series
Sailing With Her Wolf Protecting Her Mate
Ariel Marie is an author who loves the paranormal, action and hot steamy romance. She combines all three in each and every one of her stories. For as long as she can remember, she has loved vampires, shifters and every creature you can think of. This even rolls over into her favorite movies! She loves a good action-packed thriller! Throw a touch of the supernatural world in it and she’s hooked!
She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where she currently resides with her husband and three beautiful children.
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January 12, 2021
Dirty Justice @HerCountryGirl
Dirty Justice (Special Weapons & Tactics 5)
Peyton Banks
Cover Design by EmCat Designs
From the moment they met, he knew he had to have her.
Brodie Gipson left the Army and immediately joined the Columbia Police Department. Serving his country was in his blood, and SWAT was his calling. With his military experience, he fit right in with his brothers in blue, protecting the community. It was an intense career that held little room for anything else.
But there was someone he couldn’t stop thinking about that he wanted in his life.
Ronnie Floyd was a romantic at heart. Life was unfolding before her like one of those spicy novels she loved reading, and she was the star. Ronnie harbored a secret and wasn’t sure if Brodie was ready for the big news. He was a stand-up guy who was sexy, fun, and she couldn’t keep her hands off him.
That’s how she ended up in a predicament she was in.
Bodie was in the midst of one of the most intense assignments of his life. The level of danger surrounding him and his team was getting out of control. Ronnie burrowed herself into his heart, and now he was going to have to protect her and their future.
Dirty Justice is a steamy interracial romance for readers over 18 years and older.
Dirty Tactics • Book 1 •
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Dirty Ballistics • Book 2 •
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Dirty Operations • Book 3 •
Dirty Alliance • Book 4 •
~ About The Author ~
Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.
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December 7, 2020
Dirty Justice @HerCountryGirl
Dirty Justice (Special Weapons & Tactics 5)
Peyton Banks
Cover Design by EmCat Designs
Releasing January 12, 2021
From the moment they met, he knew he had to have her.
Brodie Gipson left the Army and immediately joined the Columbia Police Department. Serving his country was in his blood, and SWAT was his calling. With his military experience, he fit right in with his brothers in blue, protecting the community. It was an intense career that held little room for anything else.
But there was someone he couldn’t stop thinking about that he wanted in his life.
Ronnie Floyd was a romantic at heart. Life was unfolding before her like one of those spicy novels she loved reading, and she was the star. Ronnie harbored a secret and wasn’t sure if Brodie was ready for the big news. He was a stand-up guy who was sexy, fun, and she couldn’t keep her hands off him.
That’s how she ended up in a predicament she was in.
Bodie was in the midst of one of the most intense assignments of his life. The level of danger surrounding him and his team was getting out of control. Ronnie burrowed herself into his heart, and now he was going to have to protect her and their future.
Dirty Justice is a steamy interracial romance for readers over 18 years and older.
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Dirty Ballistics • Book 2 • Add to Your TBR : Universal : Audible US
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Dirty Alliance • Book 4 • Add to your TBR : Universal
~ About The Author ~
Peyton Banks is the alter ego of a city girl who is a romantic at heart. Her mornings consist of coffee and daydreaming up the next steamy romance book ideas. She loves spinning romantic tales of hot alpha males and the women they love. She currently resides with her husband and children in Cleveland, Ohio.
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December 2, 2020
Holiday Mishaps @HerCountryGirl
Holiday Mishaps
A Holiday Romcom Collection
Cover Design – T. E. Black Designs
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**On Kindle Unlimited
Have you ever brought home someone new during the holidays, and everything that could possibly go wrong, went wrong? From ridiculous family arguments to embarrassing childhood photos?
Holiday Mishaps in a compilation of short stories guaranteed to make you laugh out loud—and possibly make your holiday season a little brighter.
All profits from the sales of this anthology will be donated to the Salvation Army.
~ Contributing authors ~
R.S. James, Kayt Miller, Lulu M. Sylvian, KA Graham,
Barb Shuler, Lauren Firminger
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~ Meet the Authors ~
R.S. James
R.S. James is an up and coming romance author. An avid reader. I am a mom, aunt, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. When I’m not writing I’m a sports mom of two wonderful children. I enjoy sitting on the porch enjoying nature with the love of my life.
I began writing with the encouragement of my dear friends and fellow authors Jaime Russell and Darleen Tallman. And of course, the voices demanding their stories be told.
Kayt Miller
Kayt enjoys writing steamy love stories about curvy Heroines (big H) and brawny Heroes. Sometimes they’re all about that instant-attraction, sometimes the stories are more of a slow burn. Either way, they’re hot.
Learn more about Kayt’s books by checking out her website and social media sites.
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Lulu M. Sylvian
Bio-engineered to be the only redhead in a generation of blonds, Lulu feels that “aliens” may actually be the best answer for a lifetime of being asked, “Where did you get that red hair from?”
She did not come into writing from years of scribbling words on paper. Her background is rooted in visual arts and making pictures. Encouraged to make those pictures out of words Lulu began writing just to see what would happen. What happened was two full-length manuscripts in three months.
Lulu cannot ride a horse, a motorcycle, spin a hula hoop, or play roller derby. Yes, she has attempted all of those, even if it has been decades since she’s been on a horse or a motorcycle. She embraces the crazy that comes with the one little genetic mutation that giver her red hair, and attempts to live up to the reputation that proceeds her. Lulu would like to apologize for her contribution to the hole in the ozone layer from her use of hairspray in the 1980’s.
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K.A. Graham
K.A. Graham grew up in a small town in Oregon. Through the years, her love for writing and poetry, turned into something she had only dreamt of. Writing her own book. She’s faced many obstacles in her life, but the love and devotion of her parents have always kept her grounded.
She is an avid reader, blogger and does PA work for a few authors, which keeps her quite busy. Hard rock music lover and horror movie buff, with a love and appreciation for tattoos. Her addictions include copious amounts of caffeine, Chinese food and Haribos candy.
#EmbraceTheLove #ForgetTheHate
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Barb Shuler
Barb is a Carolina Girl by right and a Texan by birth. By day she’s a desk jockey for a rural transportation company and a book lover – reading through as many books as she can. At night, though, she turns into her alter ego: a writer. Cape, optional, depending on her mood.
Her stories are a mix of real life events, her own personal experiences, the crazy workings of her imagination, and the imaginations of her best friends. And with their imaginations together, it can get a bit nutty at times. Barb writes in multiple genres, encounters new adventures, creates new worlds and has a fantastic time breathing life into new stories. Creating something she hopes inspires anyone who reads them to fall in love with them as much as she has.
Barb lives by one little rule, tomorrow is never guaranteed so make sure you live each day to its fullest.
Website : Facebook : Instagram : Twitter
Lauren Firminger
Lauren Firminger has had a love affair for books her whole life. From the fairy tales that were read to her as a young girl to the stories of love and loss that would distract her as a teenager.
It wasn’t until attending her first signing as a reader, in Sydney, that she discovered the world of Indie authors that would ignite her spark of writing once again.
Taking a leap of faith, Lauren published her debut novel, Learning to Fly. From there, the characters continued to speak with her and three years, seven books later, the words continue to flow. From military romance to motorcycle clubs, Lauren tests the boundaries of them all and hides inside the worlds she creates.
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November 25, 2020
New Year of Dreams @HerCountryGirl
N*E*W R*E*L*E*A*S*E
What better way to begin a New Year than by finding your soul mate.
Eight paranormal and contemporary romance stories from best selling authors celebrate the New Year and Native American folklore in this charitable collection, benefiting The Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation. From werewolf and bear shifter stories to romantic suspense, readers will fall in love along with these memorable heroes and heroines.
To learn more about the Pine Ridge Reservation, or to donate, please visit their website.
~ Contributing Authors ~
Trinity Blacio
Kate Richards
Jamie K. Schmidt
Barb Shuler
Lia Violet
Sharla Wylde
Tianna Xander
Wendi Zwaduk
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Moon of Hard Times by Trinity Blacio
Night-Bird Tomex heart was black and ripped to shreds, till one day he heard the Meadowlark sing her song. But it wasn’t the song that had him searching for her, no it was the massive Eagle inside him, calling telling him it was time to move on. His true mate had arrived…Could he move on?
New Year’s Hope by Kate Richards
Coming home for the holidays is always a jolt to the system. No matter how they stay still in our minds, those left behind always change and move on. Sometimes in ways never dreamed possible.
The Joining of The Seasons by Jamie K. Schmidt
With the skinwalker threat still hanging over the Navajo town of Serenity, Alpha Nizhoni Stalking Wolf must keep her tribe safe while settling into her new relationships with beta wolf Sike and the elusive Alpha wolf Tulley.
The Hidden Prince by Barb Shuler
Loneliness. Heartache. Censure.
His time of retribution—revenge grows closer. With the new moon coming, Flynn’s days away from taking back what’s rightfully his. His pack. His lands and the mate he thought he’d never have. His only obstacle; the brother who stole it from him.
The Wolf Twin by Lia Violet
Craig Tso realizes he is the only one who can help werewolf Dr. Marciela Grey as she faces a health crisis. He also realizes she is his mate. Will they be able to find love together in the New Year?
Bear Dreams by Sharla Wylde
To repay a debt, Tasha Hunter must save a stranger. To survive a blizzard, Matt Two Bears must rely on a human. Can they overcome their instincts and trust each other?
Willow’s Warrior by Tianna Xander
Abandoned by his mother at birth, Waya Jones has lived life on his terms, until he meets a gorgeous, curvy woman alone and in a drug lord’s crosshairs. When the wolf inside him insists he must save the woman at any cost, the warrior listens to the beast within and takes on the role of her protector.
Starting Over by Wendi Zwaduk
Music soothes Levon Blackfoot’s soul. He lives for the rush of the crowd and the high of performing, but something’s missing. Good thing it’s almost the New Year, the Haudeshaun. There’s no better a time to evaluate and pursue the woman he loves—Callie. If she can open her heart, they can have a second chance.
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