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Fade-Out releases January 13, 2020!

About the book:

Eli 

Rory Weston. 
Independent. 
Intelligent. 
Gorgeous as hell. 

She understands me in ways no woman ever has, but I’ve kept her at a distance because I knew she’d inevitably break my heart. And she did – the night she slept with another man. My mistake was falling in love, and it’s one I’ll never make again. 

Rory 

Eli Watts. 
Smart. 
Loyal. 
And the most stubborn man I’ve ever met. 

He’s a superstar who’s insecure when it comes to love. I’ve wanted him from the moment we met, but he’s always kept me at a distance. One night, he pushed me too far, and I slept with another man – making his worst fears a reality. It’s a mistake I’ll always regret, but it solidified the one thing I’ve known for years - Eli is the love of my life. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove my love is real, and this time I’m not letting him push me away. 

Fade-Out is an Illusion Series novel. While you can enjoy it as an interconnected stand-alone story, it is much better when read as part of the series as a whole.

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Get ready to be swept away... Just an Illusion Side A is now FREE!

"Emotional, angsty and highly addictive. Prepare for ALL THE FEELS!" - Siobhan Davis, USA Today Bestselling Author

One night changed her life…

Bestselling author Amelia Greyson has grown up in the music industry and isn’t the slightest bit fazed by fame or celebrities. However, when she attends a Bastards and Dangerous concert with her best friend Belle, her world shifts on its axis.

Double trouble…

Sawyer and Noah Weston are the front men of BAD. They’re fraternal twins and sexy as sin. When they hear the author of The O Factor is in their green room, they’re intrigued. She’s just the person they need to write their farewell story. The brothers offer Amelia the opportunity of a lifetime, which she reluctantly accepts.

Three hearts…

Noah is sweet and considerate, working hard to make Amelia feel at home on the road. Unfortunately, the closer they get, the more obnoxious Sawyer becomes. Sawyer is arrogant and distant and he wants Amelia, even though she’s not his for the taking. Only during stolen moments does Sawyer show her who he really is.

Can Amelia maintain a safe distance from Sawyer and keep her heart intact? Or will she shatter Noah’s heart by giving hers to his brother instead?

Start reading book 1 of this addictive series today!

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Dear Readers, 

I have some exciting news for you today!

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be a participating author in Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward's new Cocky Hero Club World! These will be a series of books written by various authors and each story is inspired by one of the original books in Vi and Penelope's blockbuster series. If you want to follow the new world, here are all of the important links! Be sure to join our mailing list first to keep up on the releases!

If you want to be in the know for all things Cocky Hero Club World related, please follow and join all of the accounts listed below. And if you're in my reader group, Dee's Dirty Divas, keep your eye out today for a special paperback giveaway of a Cocky book of your choice - open internationally. 

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DATING ROULETTE:

“This story is one of the most romantic I have read in a long time!” --Words We Love By Blog

“I can’t even with this book. Talk about swooning from start to finish.”--OMGReads Blog

“It’s sooo sweet, perfect, romantic as hell, intimate and the swoon-worthy anticipation of what might happen is everything you could want in a friends to more romance.” --B.C. Booklover

There's only one rule - Don't commit a dating sin. 

Bexley 

Seven Dates.

Seven chances to win my heart.

It’s not hard – 

Don’t put ketchup on your eggs.

Don’t wear tasseled loafers.

For the love of all that’s Holy, don’t ogle the waitress.

See? Simple…

Yet no one can get it right.

Tristan

Dating Roulette.

It’s Bexley’s game.

Correction - it’s her life.

A constant rotation of dates.

You might get one; you might get seven. 

No one has ever gotten to eight. 

There’s only one rule – 

Don’t commit a dating sin. 

I’ve watched for years and bided my time. 

Now, it’s my turn to play.

And I play to win.

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“Bexley,
You’re out of town, but our date is tomorrow. Adam came over tonight and asked me if I’d marry you. Typical random, out-of-the-blue Adam BS. It got me thinking, though, about you and me, and what we’re doing.
We’re taking a huge risk with our friendship, and I can’t help but think that means something greater than either of us are considering. Would we have jumped into this if we weren’t ready for more? After a night full of reflection, I can honestly tell you . . . I wouldn’t have. My feelings for you have been growing for the last ten years. I know we’re not there yet, not at that place in our relationship, or as the case may be, non-relationship since we’re still working through these dates. But I wanted you to know that someday, when the time is right, I will absolutely marry you. In fact, there’s nothing I’d like more.
After date seven, you have to make a choice. To keep seeing me or to move on and start seeing someone else. I’m hoping it will be to keep going, but maybe I’ll have a better understanding of what you want after the third date. After all, that seems to be the defining date in most of your dating cycles.
How about I make you a promise?
Don’t break my heart, and I will never break yours.”

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We’re getting closer to Encore, and I’m so excited for its release!

Today I found an ‘off the record’ interview that I wrote when the guys decided to flip the tables on Belle and interview her. We had a blast and Belle was such a good sport. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

Wyatt: I could have so much fun with this but I’m a nice guy, and I know the rest of my bandmates probably won’t go as easy on you. I’ll start off simple. Who’s your favorite band?

Belle:  Right now I’m totally into Walking on Cars.

Wyatt: Totally into doesn’t equal favorite… come on Dixson, spill it.

Belle: Fine, it’s you guys okay? And I know you already knew that – so much for you being a nice guy.

Wyatt:  Sometimes it’s nice to have my ego stroked, especially from someone like you.

Belle tossed a pillow at Wyatt’s head, but he ducked, and it hit Darren instead.

Darren: You’re vicious, assault on an innocent drummer by pillow. Guess that makes it my turn. What’s your favorite sexual position?

Belle: You already know that answer.

Darren: They don’t.

Belle: Why do I get the feeling you all are going to want your egos stroked? My favorite position is anyone that Darren has me in at the time. Happy?

Darren:  Immensely.

Belle: Jerk.

Darren: Your jerk.

Belle:  For now.

Darren:  For always.

Belle:  We’ll see.

Sawyer: Okay before the sexual tension takes over the entire bus, I’ll go. I want to know what you really thought about Mel and Eli dating. No sugar coating.

Belle:  Until Noah, Eli was the best thing that ever happened to Mel. He messed it up big time but what teenager hasn’t screwed up? It’s kinda hard to hold it against him anymore.

Noah: I’ll go easy on you Belle. If you could have any job, what would it be?

Belle: That’s easy – I’ve already got it. Working for Slammed, I’m basically my own boss. If you weren’t already aware, I’ve got a stellar reputation. Most days people call me when they want publicity. I rarely have to chase down a story. And getting to meet people I’ve admired and idolized for years, who ooze talent from their pores… hands down best job ever.

Noah: I’m pretty fond of your job too.

Belle: Oh yeah, how come?

Noah: Because it brought you two to us.

Belle: Mel, have I told you lately you need to marry this one? Scoop him up while you can because he’s extra swoon-worthy and kinda hot too.

Mel: I’ll keep it under advisement.

Noah: Only advisement?

Mel: Well yeah, I have to weigh my options you know.

Belle: That’s so true. Options are good to have.

Darren: Really? And what options do you have Belle?

Belle: We’re not talking about me, we’re talking about Mel. But if we were talking about me, my options include - in a bed, up against the wall, down on my knees, across the table, pretty much any way you want to take me.

Darren: Damn, I love that answer.

Sawyer: What options do you have Mel? Are they similar to Belle’s?

Belle: Stop Sawyer, you’re making her blush. Mel’s options are limitless.

Noah: Limitless as to where she wants to get married and when absolutely. Sexual positions, the possibilities are endless. But as to who she marries, and who’s in those positions with her? Well I’m afraid that’s already been decided, and he doesn’t like to share.

Darren: I like sharing.

Belle: Stop it. This isn’t about you anymore. But for the record, I think sharing could be fun, let’s table that discussion for later though.

Sawyer: Well, Darren and I like to share together, and we do it well. So, think about that when you bring that discussion back up.

Darren: Oh no… not this time.

Belle: Why not? I’m intrigued.

Mel: Enough!  You guys are too much. This was supposed to be Belle’s interview, and you’re all just a bunch of perverts. Including you Belle, have you ever heard of TMI?

Belle: There’s no such thing between friends.

And that you guys, is how the interview ended. Damn, I miss those days and that tour, but it feels so good to share these memories with you all. Instead of locking memories in a bottle, I think we should share them more often, with the people around us. For me personally, sharing memories is like letting the light shine in on a dark day. At least, if they’re good memories – no one likes to share the bad ones.

That’s all for now, but I’ll be back next week with more!

Live today, like there’s no tomorrow!

Xs and Os

Mel

So here's the thing, Dee is awesome and she's been letting me read Encore as she writes it. And guys, it's so good. So good that I completely forgot to look through all my files to find an old blog post of Belle's to share with you this week. 

Because I don't have a flashback for you, Dee has been kind enough to let me share a teaser from Encore with you this week. But don't worry, next week I'll be back with more throwbacks!

XoXo,

Mel

JUST AN ILLUSION - ENCORE is almost here! The conclusion to Sawyer Weston's story is going to be here on October 24. If you're like me and you like to get books right when they go live, you can already pre-order your copy!

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The past few weeks I’ve talked about most of my friends except Sawyer. Today I want to change that – with his permission of course because we all know how he can be.

But first, before I do that, I wanted to remind you all that Encore is releasing soon. If I have any blogger friends who are reading this, Dee and I would LOVE your help with this release. If you’d like to sign up for the cover reveal or for the chance at an ARC for review, please see the links below.

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Now back to Sawyer, this is an off the record interview that Belle had recorded. Relax, she wasn’t being sneaky. Their regular interview just veered a bit off course, and she forgot to stop recording. I’m glad, or else I would have never been able to hear it myself or share it with you all.

Belle: Now that we’re off the record, tell me all the nitty-gritty.

Sawyer: What exactly do you want to know?

Belle: Everything. Why groupies? How often? Is there anyone serious in your life? Do you ever picture yourself settling down?

Sawyer:  You’re the devil.

Belle: That’s news hotshot?

Sawyer:  Nope, just thought I’d remind you. Look, here’s the deal. Until recently I’ve never had the desire to settle down.

Belle: So, there is someone…

Sawyer: No, there isn’t. But watching my bandmates, all start planning the rest of their lives has given me something to think about. I’ve always wanted kids but have never been sold on the idea of marriage. Not that I’m against it, and not to sound full of myself, but given who we are it’s one of those things I thought I’d have to compromise on. How do you become famous and still find someone who loves you for you, and not for your fame and fortune?

Belle: And your opinion on that has changed?

Sawyer: Not changed so much as shifted. I think the best love is born from friendship. So maybe, when this is all over, I’ll eventually have a friend who shows me there could be the possibility of more waiting in the wings.

Belle: And until then, groupies?

Sawyer: This is going to sound bad, but it’s also true. People have sexual needs and desires. I’m only speaking for myself here – this isn’t about the rest of the band. When I’m on the road, groupies serve a purpose. Pretty girls and sometimes guys offer themselves up. Meeting a woman who is upfront about her needs and wants is attractive. In a groupie situation, there are no misunderstandings. They want you for your public persona and the bold ones, the ones who make it to my hotel room, are the ones who are upfront with their desires. But to be clear, I’m upfront with them as well.

Belle: How so?

Sawyer: Let’s just say I have my own rules. I never want someone to feel slighted. I’m upfront with the fact it will be a one-night stand, that there are no sleepovers, condoms are mandatory, things like that.

Belle: I can respect that. Now since we’re off the record and we’re being candid and getting to know each other, I’m going to be bold and ask you what I really want to know.

Sawyer:  I reserve the right to remain silent.

Belle:  Not part of our deal. What is the deal with your feelings for Amelia? And don’t give me the whole – she’s into my brother answer. I want the truth.

Sawyer: The truth is we’re becoming friends.

Belle: I’ve seen the looks you give her, the casual touches that linger a second too long. It’s more than friendship.

Sawyer: It will never be more than friendship. My brother is falling hard for her. His happiness is my priority.

Belle: If Noah walked away from her tomorrow and decided he found the love of his life elsewhere, what would you do?

Sawyer:  In that exact instance, and onlythat instance, I’d make her mine and never be foolish enough to let her go.

Belle: And what about now? How do you navigate around those feelings?

Sawyer: That’s easy, we’ve become friends, but you already know this Belle, so what exactly is it you’re fishing for?

Belle: Not fishing, just curious. Is Mel the reason you’ve changed your view on women and settling down? The real reason? Not your rehearsed media answer.

Sawyer: I would never talk to the media about this, but you and I are becoming friends, so I’m trying to let my guard down a bit. In short, the answer to that question is yes. Not because I’m planning on swooping in and trying to steal Princess from Noah, but because I see what they’re building and how solid their foundation is because of their friendship. I’d also watched it happen with Wyatt and Anna, but they’re one in a million or so I thought. High school sweethearts and still in love all these years later. But now, I see they also laid that same foundation of friendship and built upon on it.

Belle: Aren’t you and Mel becoming friends?

Sawyer: Some of the best, which is good because if Noah has his way, one day, she’ll be my sister in law.

Belle: How do you feel about that?

Sawyer: I’m happy for both of them.

Belle: That’s all?

Sawyer: That’s all it can be Belle.

After that, the recorder clicked off. Sawyer said Belle realized she pushed too hard and they called it a day. I’m surprised he let her get that far into his head so early on into their new friendship. I probably shouldn’t be – Sawyer and Belle are both one of a kind.

That’s all for now! I’ll be back next week for more Illusion Series fun!

XoXo,

Mel