Cheryl Phipps's Blog

Wow! I can't believe I haven't posted for so long.

A New Life By Design is a book I wrote years ago, had edited, and put aside to concentrate on my cozy mysteries.
When I found it in my to do pile, I fell in love with it all over again. It is dear to my heart and I hope you will enjoy it too.
A New Life by Design

This is my latest series and will be out on November 12. Originally these stories were novellas, so I hope you like that they are more fleshed out.

The series begins with Against the Tide.


Have you ever imagined being on a wedding cruise? If you like the ocean and luxury, then step aboard Majestic as she endeavors to sweep love off its feet, even for those determined to let that particular wave go by.


Keira’s been burned by love. Badly. Losing her business—her pride and joy—has scarred her. Now sexy Captain Williams is asking her to take a chance, on business and pleasure, and she’s running scared. How can she forget the past when it resembles the future in almost every way?

Aiden Williams may be related to reality star royalty, but his life has never been an open book. Seeking security after a tour in Iraq, he follows his brother to Sunrise Beach, where he opens a wedding cruise business. When Keira Davis, the curvaceous wedding planner, enters his life, Aiden soon realizes his feelings for her are challenging his decision to stay unattached, and the heart he’d believed frozen is fast thawing out.


Hello dear readers.

Life’s busy, and lately I realized that one of my passions – reading – had taken such a back seat that I’d hardly read more than a chapter or two in the last few weeks. This would not do!

I’m pleased to say that I finished a book on our long weekend, a cozy mystery by Kristen  Painter, Miss Frost solves a Cold Case – A Nocturne Falls Mystery, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Although, reading a different genre can sometimes have a side effect for me, in that now I want to write my own cozy mystery series! So, is this genre something you would like to read? If you have a moment, I’d be interested to hear your ideas on the subject.

Not only do I have my next book in the Billionaire Knights series – Reckless Billionaire is out today and on sale for 99cents for a limited time, but I also have a great deal for you.

With 30 authors having a sale you’re bound to find a good bargain and a great read.

Here’s the link: com/romance-novel-sales-splash-dont-miss-out/

Enjoy!

Cheryl xx

Hi there

The title of this post may be a bit misleading, since the list I’m referring to is none other than USA Today Bestseller list!

It’s such an accolade and wouldn’t have been possible without you all supporting me.

It’s amazing, exciting and every other superlative you can think of.

Thank you!

Welcome back

As you may know, I went to Orlando for a conference in July and returned home early August. We went via Houston, and admired the landscape from the air. I’m so sorry for the loss and devastation to those affected, and know this flows over to the families and friends who have been there for you. Good wishes are sent from New Zealand and I’m sure around the world.

Whilst I don’t mean to make light of the situation, there is some news I’d like to share with you. I’ve been very busy since my return and wanted to let you know about my 2 boxed sets that are out now. Both are doing very well and show on my ‘new release’, and ‘out now’ pages if you want to read about my contributions, Ruthless Billionaire and Restless Billionaire.

Billionaire Ever After hit #1 in New Releases and continues to climb. Fingers crossed we make a list. Sorry the picture is a bit fuzzy.

If you’d like to help an author (in this case, 22) then please pick up your copy for 99cents here:

iTunes: http://apple.co/2qqBObQ

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2pJgjGH

B&N: http://bit.ly/2s2jv1w

Google Play: http://bit.ly/2qgvqYa

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2oJNV7b

Please note that after release week the set will only be available on Amazon.

My third book in the Billionaire Knights series, The Reluctant Billionaire, follows on from the two in these sets and will be out in a few days.

That’s it for now, so keep well and keep safe.

Cheryl

 

 

 

It’s 5am on a horrible morning – weather wise.

Today I fly out to Romance Writers of America Conference in Orlando. While that is uber exciting, it’s also terrifying as I HATE to fly. Of course I didn’t get to my age without flying, but it’s never gotten easier. Apart from the drugs. They’ve helped. Majorly.

Just for the record, I do not advocate drugs for every issue, but in deference to others around me, this really is the only option. I am not pleasant to be around in a high degree of anxiety, where everything is magnified out of all proportion. Ask my wonderful, long-suffering husband.

I think I have mentioned this before, since we went to Europe last year, but like I said – it’s 5am.

Bearing in mind I’ll be gone for 2 weeks, I thought I’d better post my latest promo opportunity where you can pick up a swag of books from different authors and genres. You’ll probably have mine, but that’s all good. These should tide you over until the release next month of Restless Billionaire and Ruthless Billionaire in September.

http://bookhub.online/book-giveaways/...

I best finish my packing, so enjoy the selection and until next time, keep well.

Cheryl

Hello friends

Well, I’ve finally done it. I am now a full time author, which one would think meant I had a lot more time. The answer is no.

I believe I’ve done more in the last couple of weeks than I managed in the months since Christmas.

With 2 boxed sets I’m contributing to and a small town series as well as trying to wrangle the marketing side of the business, I’m slowly getting into a routine. Deadlines are a curse and a saving grace, and I love it.

Yes, despite the hard work, I really do. I also love to give you great deals as they happen and if you don’t get my newsletters (why not?) here is one that I’m so excited about.

The first boxed set is called Billionaires ever after and with 22 authors penning some great stories – from sweet to ‘oh my!’ – It’s a steal at 99 cents.

My story is called Ruthless Billionaire. Read about Jenna Molloy and Benjamin Knight as they find the good in a bad situation.

Please note that this is a pre-order as the set comes out in September, and you can’t buy these books separately.

Here are the links:

iTunes: http://apple.co/2qqBObQ Amazon: http://amzn.to/2pJgjGH

B&N: http://bit.ly/2s2jv1w Google Play: http://bit.ly/2qgvqYa

Kobo: http://bit.ly/2oJNV7b

Enjoy!

Cheryl

Hello, dear reader

I had to do it!

Doc Morris, was demanding I tell his side of the story, so I’ve added Doc’s Town into the boxed set which includes the first 3 books in the series – Finding Liam, Seducing Megan and Saving Stephanie. It’s only 99 cents, so I think it’s fair to say that’s a bargain.  Prossers Bay Boxed Set – Books 1-4

Whether you’re a new, old, or returning resident, of Prossers Bay, one thing is certain; things will never be the same again.

Once you step foot into this tight knit community, of sand, sea, and hope, your past becomes irrelevant.

Your future in this town, depends on your willingness to accept that love is in the air, and that strangers will care about you. Can you handle that?

I hope you can. LOL

I’ll be in touch soon.

Cheryl

Hi there

The weeks are flying by and my next book is shaping up, but I’ve also been busy making some changes. You are the first to see my new covers for my Family Ties Series, which is all about Millionaires. Later this year I hope to have some new stories to add to the series, which are about other characters (due to popular demand, ;-)) from the original stories.

So, here are my covers from my wonderful friend Shar. I love them, and hope you will too.

   

Hello, my friends

SO, things are not going quite as intended. Having reduced my working hours outside the home to concentrate more on my writing career, fate (insert whatever you choose to call it) had a different idea.

My first week started off okay. Monday I did half a day at my other job and got stuck in to some editing when I got home.

Tuesday I jumped out of bed ready to face my first full day of writer work, and promptly pulled a muscle in my back. The last three days have been a round robin of pain and drugs to deal with said pain. Having had three children and various operations I am no stranger to pain. If you’ve never experienced it, and I certainly hope you never do, back pain is on a totally different level. Functioning at all becomes a bonus.

2 Osteo appointments later, I am feeling more optimistic about everything. I get that the writing will still be there next week, but isn’t it frustrating when life just doesn’t play the game your way?

I did have a visit from my 3 podcasting buddies today, so it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Plus, my husband is my hero, and showed me once again how much he will put up with in the name of love. (After 40 years, he’s earned his stripes, well and truly)

Until next time, keep well and be careful when you wake up tomorrow.

Cheryl