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Rash Decisions is finally here! Giveaway at the bottom of this blog post!

I feel like I've been waiting years to get this book in your hands--and the truth is, I really have! This book was originally posted on Wattpad circa 2013. It's seriously been that long! I've moved through many book projects waiting for the right time to release RASH DECISIONS, and finally I'm ready to unleash it back into the wild. Readers online tell me this is their favorite book by me which makes me even more excited. It's gone through some tweaks, additions and a nice edit just for you! Troy Dillinger might be my favorite book boyfriend creations so far, so it's time to snuggle up with RASH DECISIONS.

Releasing for only 99 cents, price goes up (to $2.99) at the end of release week, so snag it while you can!

Also, this book is available on Kindle Unlimited! Are you a Kindle Unlimited subscriber? Tell me about it in the comments. Do you love it? Are you glad Rash Decisions is available on kindle unlimited? Sorry ibook/kobo users. Just trying this out for the first few months! <3

Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post!

(pssst. And also check out the Rash Decisions playlist...)




Julia Ferris had it all: a loving a boyfriend, a glamorous city, and a high paying job. What more could a girl want? She’d ask you, “What if all those things weren’t what you wanted … ever?”

Julia’s life has always been defined by everyone around her, but one day she makes the rash decision to finally live life for herself, and it all started with a pair of shoes. Now it becomes her only guide.

From new jobs to new boys, and a life in a big city she was never prepared for, she can at least admit one thing now:

It’s all exactly what she wants … kind of.
BOOK LINKS
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JULIA FERRIS

My eyes flicker open in unison with my stretch. I feel incredibly satiated and calm, and waking up with a smile is a new thing for me. However, as I gain focus the dark grays of the room confuse me.

Where are my sleek, white brick walls?

I pull in a deep breath, and the smell of woody cologne and sex slams my senses.

I peer down at the navy blue comforter covering me, noting I am very much naked.

I didn’t.

I ogled Troy all night. I remember that. It was hard not to. I drank a lot. That I also know, but how far did I go? I wanted so much, but I tried to stay away. What’s the last thing I remember?

I turn to my right and see the hottest thing I have ever laid eyes on.

A fast asleep Troy.

I sit up on my elbows, holding the blanket to my chest.

My eyebrows angle upward in unfortunate concern as I examine his sleeping state. His face is as relaxed as my body feels. His mouth hangs slightly open —that mouth. I remember that mouth all over me last night; I remember its quiet moans in my ears and its rushed breaths that tangled with mine.

His naked chest is on full display, and all the sinews that indent themselves on his perfect form are revealed, all the way down to those hips —I definitely remember that body now, too, and remember being able to touch and kiss anywhere I’d like.

The memories of the night swarm my mind like an incoming hurricane.

I clench my thighs together feeling well used and aching in the best way.

My hand reflexively comes up, slapping onto my forehead. Oh no.

Then comes the guilt. I run that hand through my hair as I dart my eyes all over the room. My clothes are everywhere. His clothes are everywhere.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

I look at the time on his nightstand. It’s barely eight in the morning and Troy looks —oh Troy looks adorable.

Stop thinking that way!

I lean a little closer to him. I want to wake him, or kiss those sexy, anger-inducing lips, but that feels instantly wrong.

I change my mind. I’m not going to wake him. I can’t. I wouldn’t know how to explain myself.

My cheeks begin to burn, thinking I've done something terrible.

No. I know I’ve done something terrible, and the only thing that’s served me any good is escaping.

I regretfully cringe as I slip from his bed. I make sure I’m quiet with each tip toeing step.

This was a terrible idea. This is wrong.

I find my bra and my dress, quickly slipping those on, but for all the love that is holy, I cannot find my panties.

I squint at Troy, not putting it past him that he would hide them away somewhere as a trophy.

My stomach plummets at the thought that I’d be something of a trophy for him. His seduction and stares said differently, but the realization that I barely know the man slams my guts.

I peer over at the time again, this time fuming with embarrassment. It’s 8:15 now.

I look back at Troy once more, taking a step toward the bed, scrutinizing his Greek features, the bastard.

The butterflies caged in my gut flutter erratically, and I know this is such a mess. I can’t tell what I’m feeling.

What about Noah!

I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.

I want to lean over and press a goodbye kiss to Troy’s cheek, but I shake my head instead.

All of this could easily mean nothing to him when maybe it meant everything to me.

Wait, no.

Again, I can’t tell. Maybe we both shared a passionate night, and we’ll be done with it. Maybe we can just blame it on the alcohol and forget it ever happened. Maybe we just needed to get it out of our system?

The fact that I can’t tell which way is up or down is what has me flinging myself in the opposite direction in nerve-wracking fear. I grab my glorious heels on the way, cursing their damned determined sexiness, as if they’re t o blame while I make my way to the front door to escape.

Is this what my therapist implied when I told her I was getting up and leaving the state? That I wasn’t really solving the problems and instead I was running away from them?

Is that what I’m doing now?

I feel like shit for so many different reasons, but I can’t stop pawing at my swollen lips as I approach the elevator.

If I don’t know how to justify the night to myself, how can I explain myself to anyone else?

I shoot a glance down the hall and think, what would Troy do in this situation? That’s when I take a step inside the elevator, eager for the doors to shut behind me.

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I'm super excited to announce that Fahrenheit is live on all major ebook retailers! And soon the paperback will be, too! I can't tell you how absolutely proud I am of this book. I'm so in love with these characters; their naughtiness, their wit. I hope you fall for them as hard as I did! Fahrenheit will be 99 cents for a limited time, so be sure to #OneClick asap! Eeek <3 Don't forget to leave a book review, too!

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By the way, this is so how I feel right now:

** 99 CENT SALE ALERT - LIMITED TIME **




The epic TRYST announcement is here ...
The publisher has decided to do a super exciting (limited time) price drop on TRYST! eek! Get your hands on this book for only 99 CENTS while you still can!! <3



“Tryst was a delicious treat! Blake is what dream book boyfriend's are made of; sexy, sweet, vulnerable, romantic, and irresistible!” - A Bookish Escape

BUY LINKS:

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Don't forget to join in the TRYST RELEASE DAY PARTY! Check out the event for amazing author takeovers, epic giveaways, and book boyfriends galore. ♥

JOIN THE EVENT:
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Invite EVERYONE ;)
Whoever invites the most wins a $15 Amazon Gift Card




Don't forget to preorder TRYST:
(there will be a special giveaway involving orders!)
http://www.penguin.com/book/tryst-by-...

Author Takeover Schedule:
5:00 - Alex Rosa Intro
5:30 - Roxy Sloane
6:00 - Claire Contreras
6:30 - Krista Becca Ritchie
7:00 - Lana Sky
7:30 - Jaycee Ford
8:00 - Renee Carlino
8:30 - Len Webster
9:00 - Lisa Gillis
9:30 - Alex Rosa
10:00 - Layla Hagen
10:30 - Alex Rosa Wrap Up

Anyone remember back in October when I mentioned me and author bestie, Alys Arden ( The Casquette Girls ), were doing something sneaky while I was visiting her in New Orleans? I might have stealthily posted THIS picture back in October:



Well guess what? SURPRISE! We were given the amazing opportunity to team up with my favorite writing site Book Country to film us answering questions in regards to writing, posting our work online, friendship, how writing feedback is an amazing tool to help grow as an author, and how Book Country has lead the way!

Watch the video, and don't forget to leave a comment on you tube!! <3

Read the Book Country Blog Post:
http://blog.bookcountry.com/video-boo...

Click to watch the video:





From what I hear, you might be seeing more video's of us in the future talking about all things writing, publishing, and everything in between. Subscribe to the Book Country channel to get access to all their video goodness.

Thank you Book Country for the amazing opportunity. It was SO much fun!

P.S. how awesome do our books look together? haha

Blake just might be the book boyfriend you've been waiting for ...

It's official! TRYST is up on NET GALLEY for reviewers. Bloggers you can now go and request your copy!

Here's the Net Galley Link:
https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/sho...



A little over a month until TRYST released and I'm terrified and ecstatic. I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks! I want to get this book on your kindles! It has been such a fun journey to be on with this publication process, and it being my first time entering the traditional publishing world with Penguin (InterMix).



Did you know you can read the first THREE chapters online?
Book Country: http://goo.gl/GdyaQx
Wattpad: http://goo.gl/4juXys

Have you preordered yet?
TRYST PREORDER LINKS:
Amazon US: http://goo.gl/kXcZRC
Amazon UK: http://goo.gl/rxWn1U
Amazon CA: http://goo.gl/ypE0O8
Amazon AU: http://goo.gl/IU4UIm
iBooks: http://goo.gl/og8fwf
Barnes and Noble: http://goo.gl/LXTfgK
Kobo: http://goo.gl/sFM4DD
Books A Million: http://goo.gl/uLKwAz

Don't forget to add it to your TBR list:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Tryst

Is this real life? Ok, maybe I should wait until release day to say that.

The journey for my New Adult novel, TRYST, has been such a monumental one, and I’m so proud to reveal this cover!

What a crazy road! To get from the moment Book Country connected me with Kristine Swartz at Penguin InterMix , to that insane email exchange when we began discussing what we wanted out of TRYST’s cover *enter-head-spin* It’s been crazy cool, and has been so much fun seeing all of this come together! Book Country exclusively revealed this cover along with an interview of Kristine and I discussing the cover making process! If you’d like to find out more, [ click here ] to read the interview.

To have TRYST be my New Adult debut is such an amazing feeling because as the writer, BLAKE EVERETT, was impossible not to fall in love with, and when readers got ahold of him online, they seemed to agree. Hopefully this new cover will only help the cause ;) (Read teasers of Blake below)

With publication in only a little over 4 months I’m sure things are going to start speeding up (what am I talking about, they already have!) and I’m so excited to have you read the polished, edited version of TRYST. This book has made it SO far since it was originally posted serially online. I hope old readers fall back in love with Skyler & Blake, and that new ones get to add Blake to their list of perfect book boyfriends.

With 2014 winding down, it’s proven to be pretty epic so far, but I have a feeling 2015 might give it a run for its money.

TRYST releases March 17, 2015 –St. Patrick’s day, and I’m sure I’ll be having a green beer in TRYST’s honor!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY(s) ...
Pre-order your copy now, and be sure to enter the Kindle Fire giveaway. All you have to do is e-mail your pre-order receipt to oh_alexrosa@icloud.com (more details below). Also, don’t forget to like me on facebook and join my street team! I’ll be doing lots of giveaways of newly designed TRYST swag!

Thanks so much for being awesome. My readers are the best. No seriously, they are. I hope you like this cover as much as I do! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments


TRYST
Published by: Intermix (Penguin)
Publication date: March 17th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Read the Synopsis & Add it to your TO-BE-READ list:
[ click here ]


PRE ORDER LINKS:
Penguin: http://www.penguin.com/book/tryst-by-...
Amazon: http://goo.gl/tNf6I9
iBooks: http://goo.gl/og8fwf
Barns and Noble: http://goo.gl/LXTfgK
Books A Million: http://goo.gl/uLKwAz

READ THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS ONLINE:
Book Country: http://goo.gl/GdyaQx
Wattpad: http://goo.gl/4juXys



EXCERPT:
I realize I’m parched. The large living room opens into the kitchen, where a dark granite island and counters greet me. The kitchen is spotless, with minimal kitchenware—a toaster, coffeemaker, and of course, a stainless steel fridge. I wonder if this place is clean only because they knew I would be arriving. That would be something Josh would do.

I open cabinets, searching for a glass, and on the second attempt, a voice startles me.

“Cups are on the right, near the fridge.”

I turn around, and my breath catches in my throat at the sight. A barely dressed boy—er, man?—stands there, idly watching me.

“Um, thank you.” I grab a glass and fill it with water.

He gives me this all-American-boy grin, seeming to enjoy my obvious discomfort. “No problem. Skyler, isn’t it?”

I take a sip and respond. “Yes. Roommate, I presume?” Getting those words out wasn’t so hard. As I wait for his response, my eyes drag down his tan, toned physique, and I linger a little too long at the V at the edge of his navy blue boxer briefs.

His voice brings me back to his stark forest-colored eyes that complement his dark brown hair. Those eyes are distracting.

“I’ve got a name. Blake. Blake Everett. Nice to meet you.”

Was that a hint of attitude? Without a second thought and no shame, he leans his half-naked body

over and raises his hand to shake mine. I can tell he is enjoying this, and it only makes me more uneasy.

I shake his hand as confidently as possible, and my imbedded manners kick in. “Nice to meet you too, Blake. Thanks for letting me stay here.”

He smirks, and I notice him giving me the once-over. I suddenly wish I wore nicer jeans, rather than this torn-up pair. I don’t like the feeling of being under his judgmental eyes because I nowhere near compare to this Greek god. I run my hands through my curly black hair, and wish I’d brushed it before leaving this morning. He’s so pretty it hurts.

I am aching to hear some sort of response, but I’m not sure he has one because of the delay. I worry that I’m not welcome, but as he opens his mouth to respond, a voice from a bedroom down the hall interrupts. It’s high pitched and squeaky.

“Blaaaaaaake, I’m thirsty. Come love me now!”

I flush crimson, realizing the implications of the whiney girl voice and his attire. If I am not mistaken, he flushes too, but the arrogant smirk remains. Why are his lips so distracting?


He laughs, no doubt over my shocked expression, and then shrugs as if that explains everything.

“You mind if I take this?” he asks. He snatches the glass of water out of my hand, takes a quick sip, and winks at me. With that, he turns on his heels to walk back toward his bedroom, and I hear his door shut.

It has me fuming. What an asshole is the only thought I can muster. That water was mine, not for some floozy he’s bedding. I take a deep breath, annoyed with my body’s hormones and myself.

I hear Josh coming in through the front door, and I try to gather my equilibrium. He appears in the kitchen and utters the same statement that Blake had moments before. “Cups are on the far right next to the fridge.”

I scowl. “I’m aware. Thanks.”

[VIEW THE PRESS RELEASE HERE]


So, do you see that up there? That, ladies and gentlemen, is my very first press release on Publishers Weekly. *gasp*



I know I am a bit late with its debut on the blog, but if you follow me on other levels of social media you probably saw this spammed everywhere when it was released. (I might even be considering posting this on my wall somewhere … ok, you didn’t just read that).

Is this real life?

My favorite part is what InterMix Assistant Editor Kristine Swartz says in the press release: the novel is a compelling story about “modern-day relationship issues.”

Why thank you Kristine! I’m excited to work with her as my editor throughout the process of getting TRYST ready for publication, not to mention, it’s also fun to know how your editor views your book. Haha.

Giddy doesn’t really begin to cover how excited this little press release makes me. I hope it means big things. Hell, I hope the book sells well. It is truly a very cool thing to experience, and even cooler that this all transpired from posting online on Book Country. I’ve had such an amazing time connecting with the staff on the site and helping out where I can, while trying to become a more active reader. Call me crazy, but obviously I support this site. I think if it can help my writing dreams come true, than why can’t it help other aspiring writers? Check out the blog post I wrote for the site about my journey from Book Country to InterMix [here]. Also, read the post about Book Country member successes [here] (including mine), too!

I am truly elated by the future. For me, it’s just the beginning and I hope this means that someday I can become that full time writer I dream to be. When I read my press release one little (embarrassing) Disney saying plays over in my head … “a dream is a wish your heart makes” … and then yes, I might want to gag myself, but it doesn’t change the fact I can’t stop smiling. Who knows what the future holds, but my hope is this is a crucial stepping stone to making dreams come true. Ok, go ahead and gag yourself now.



As days/weeks go on, news about TRYST just pops up, too. Thanks to writing friends, epic readers, and even friends I’ve made at author events, I’ve been told that TRYST is actually available for preorder on both Amazon and iBooks! Help it hit the NYT Bestseller list in advance ;) It seems that it is set to release on MARCH 17, 2015!

PRE-ORDER HERE:
Amazon | iBooks

I can’t wait to begin the editing process and watch all other news unfold. I’m sure TRYST will get a full make over too! Get excited, because I sure could use some friends in crazy town.

ADD TRYST ON GOOD READS



You can read more on my blog about my publishing journey. To get the full story from writing, posting, how I got the book deal, and picking a literary agent, check out my BLOG POST [HERE]

Dear Readers, Authors, Bloggers, and Fellow Wanderers!

Not sure if you have noticed the transition, but I have recently changed my author name!

TA-DA!

I just came to the conclusion that I preferred my own name than my shortened pen-name. I think it sounds better too, don't you think? ;) "Alex Rosa" I like it better already! Also, I better do this sooner rather than later. Am right, or am I right? ... or am I right?

Everything has finally been switched over to show the change. This includes my new twitter handle. I am no longer a "_pink_dandelion" (old twitter handle), but now a real human who tweets by the name of @oh_alexrosa (new twitter handle). Even my facebook, Goodreads and Amazon reflect the change.

Also, my ebook and paperback have been changed too!
The paperback went through a bit of an overhaul, but no major changes, other than fonts, which I know only crazies like me would notice.

I hope you approve of the change, and that "Alex Rosa" rolls off the tongue better, and might even stick in your head more ;)

In honor of this EPIC transition (ok, maybe I am being a bit melodramatic) I am announcing an EPIC new opportunity and an EPIC giveaway!

*drum roll please*

YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE SIGNED COPIES OF EMOTIONALLY COMPROMISED
& BOOK SWAG!
There is a new link in the menu bar at the top of my website that will take you there!

I thought it would be cool to finally be able to send you signed copies, and make the feature available on my site.

[ CLICK HERE ] to check out the store, or check out this link:
http://alexrosa.bigcartel.com/

*drum roll please* x2

Finally. for my EPIC GIVEAWAY!

I am giving away ...
- $10 Amazon Gift Card
- Signed Paperback of Emotionally Compromised (of course the new pretty changed one)
- 5x7 Print of a Mr. Darcy (Pride & Prejudice) Quote, "You have bewitched me body and soul." (Pictured)
- (3) Book Swag Bundles (This includes a bookmark and two pins!)

ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER HERE!!
Giveaway Ends May 16th
[ CLICK HERE ]

Thanks so much for all your support. Please enter the giveaway, and don't forget to subscribe to my new vlog here.

​With Lots of Nerdy Book Love,
Alex Rosa

http://youtu.be/--8QVMTV-NE

MY VERY FIRST VLOGISODE IS HERE!
Broken up into two parts, here is Part 1 where I answer reader questions!

I hope you like it! I'm so nervous, but this was so much fun! Please "like" or leave comments on the video. It would mean so much, and I love hearing your thoughts!

Please Note:
Part 2 was ready for me to show you, but unfortunately my computer crashed while working on it and I lost all my work. I really am devastated because I had some cool announcements in it. I will work on putting it back together ASAP so I can get part 2 to you within the week!

http://youtu.be/--8QVMTV-NE