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Nina Crespo presents Dishing on Girlfriends with Tina Donahue
Nina Crespo: It’s always great to have Tina Donahue stop by. Today we’re talking about girlfriends and her book, RELENTLESS. It’s a sexy, passionate read that you’ll definitely want to check out.
Why are your girlfriends important?
They get me. No matter how deep a guy is, he just doesn’t understand what it’s like to be a woman. My girlfriends do. We support each other through bad times and always celebrate the good. I never had sisters so I’m lucky to have them.
What’s the best life or love advice you’ve received from a girlfriend?
When I was in college, I was really hooked on this bad boy. My BFF told me he was a jerk and that I deserved better – I shouldn’t settle. Seeing him through her eyes taught me a lot. Never again did I fall for someone like that.
About Tina’s Book
They call him Ghost…
If anyone needs a hero, Nic does. Her grandfather died in a suspicious accident, she nearly lost the ranch to foreclosure, and now mysterious mutilations are killing her cattle. She suspects her supremacist neighbor is behind the crimes, but can’t prove it.
When Ghost arrives on her land, offering to get justice, she’s hard-pressed to refuse his help. He’s sexy as sin and a former Army Ranger, his talents as a sniper unequaled.
The way he looks at her unmatched.
Ghost can’t help himself. He’s never met a more determined woman, her courage and intelligence captivating him. As a Blackfoot, he’s always called Montana home. With Nic here, he’s not going anywhere.
Good thing as the attacks escalate.
Facing insurmountable odds to save her land, Nic and Ghost form a formidable defense, while also surrendering to passion neither can resist.
Excerpt (*Adult Readers Only)
In the grayish dawn, a tall figure approached, shoulder-length hair flapping in the mild summer wind, the man’s powerful form silhouetted against the lightening sky, his face hidden in shadows.
He carried a rifle over one shoulder.
Nic’s fury morphed to dread at the coming battle, but she wouldn’t back down. “Hold it right there!” Her shout sounded thunderous in the otherwise calm day. “Another step and I’ll shoot off your balls.”
Halted, he raised his hands. “I’m not here to cause trouble, Ms. Strom.”
Patience and sincerity rang in his deep, rich voice, along with respect.
Her stomach fluttered in appreciation when it shouldn’t have. Victor’s men weren’t close to civilized. Calling her a bitch or barking racial obscenities was more their style. Confused, she nevertheless kept her finger on the trigger, prepared to fire. “Then go back the way you came. Don’t enter my property again.”
“I’m here to talk. To help.”
That made no sense. He couldn’t be from the Sheriff’s Department. Long ago, the law in this county proved they couldn’t have cared less about her problems.
Teeth bared, Shade edged closer to the stranger and crouched, ready to pounce.
Slowly, the man lowered his arms. “How about I put my rifle on the ground then you call off your dog?”
Sounded reasonable, but she was long past what most would consider normal trust. In the distance, trees, bushes, and too much darkness hid countless dangers. “How many men did you bring with you?”
“None. It’s just me, I swear. Trent asked me to come.”
Stunned, she could barely speak. “My foreman?”
“Yeah. He and I were tight on the reservation before I left.”
Trent was a Blackfoot, the same as her grandmother Kanti. That wasn’t something a man working for Victor would admit to. Nor would Victor deign to hire someone with that lineage or anyone less than what he considered a real American…unless this was a new trick. Her skin grew clammy. “Trent didn’t say anything to me.”
“He wasn’t sure you’d accept my help.”
“Like roaming around my pasture in the dark among newly dead cattle? If that’s the case, he’s right. Put your rifle on the ground.”
He complied.
So far, so good. “Shade, back off.”
The dog maintained his threatening posture.
“Now.”
He whimpered and inched away.
Unarmed, the man straightened, hands at his side, palms facing her.
Curious, she lifted the lantern and approached, the light bathing him.
Her heart turned over.
She couldn’t recall the last time she’d seen a more beautiful man, his age early thirties or so. Straight black hair and dark-brown eyes complemented his coppery skin and strong features. The scar on his left cheek enhanced his masculinity. Although lean, he owned a powerful form, a dark T-shirt and jeans hugging his firm muscles. Her pussy creamed, and there wasn’t a damn thing she could do about it. “Besides being Trent’s friend, who are you exactly?”
“Roy Ghost. I prefer Ghost to Roy.” He offered his hand.
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About Tina Donahue
Tina is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three of her erotic novels were Readers’ Choice Award winners. Another three were named finalists in the EPIC competition. One of her erotic contemporary romances was chosen Book of the Year at the French review site Blue Moon reviews. The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves Books was created specifically for one of her erotic romances. Two of her titles received an Award of Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition. Another two won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
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Nina Crespo presents Dishing on Girlfriends with Talia Hibbert
Nina Crespo: In my new release, The First Rule of Hook-ups, Alexa relies on her girlfriends to deal with a break-up and a very sexy hook-up with dancer, Raphael. I asked Talia Hibbert to dish on what makes girlfriends so awesome.
Why are your girlfriends important?
Spending time with my friends feels invigorating, like readjusting my perspective on life and recharging my batteries all at once. We can all be so real and natural with each other that interacting is very freeing. I’m not a super social person, so we don’t hang out or even chat that often, but when we do it’s the best therapy on earth.
What’s the best life or love advice you’ve received from a girlfriend?
This is the best life advice, and I think it applies to love too: your feelings are never insignificant, no matter how silly or minor something might seem. Take yourself seriously and expect the same from those around you!
About Talia’s Book
He’s reckless, dominant, and deliciously dirty. This prince is no fairytale.
Prince Ruben of Helgmøre is his family’s greatest scandal, but the defiant royal won’t change for anyone. He always takes what he wants, and his current obsession is Cherry Neita. The feisty beauty has no idea she’s being seduced by royalty—until they’re caught together in a compromising position. Oops.All Cherry wanted was a night or two with the hottest man she’d ever seen. Turns out, that man is actually a prince, and now he needs her to play princess. Well, princess-to-be. The deal seems straightforward enough: one year as Ruben’s fake fiancée, and he’ll make all her problems disappear.
But the passion between Cherry and Ruben feels anything but fake, and their connection unearths devastating secrets. Can true love bloom from false beginnings? Or will this fairytale end in a happy-never-after?
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About Talia Hibbert
Talia Hibbert lives in a bedroom full of books. Supposedly, there is a world beyond that room—but she has yet to drum up enough interest to investigate. She writes steamy stories of passion, love, and sarcasm, then hawks them online because she just can’t help herself.
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IT’S MY BOOK BIRTHDAY!
THE FIRST RULE OF HOOK-UPS is finally here!
I’m thrilled to release this first book in the Breakup Bash series. Parties, giveaways, and a podcast interview are on the agenda. I’d love for you to take a moment and celebrate with me. And don’t forget to pick up your copy of the book. Why not make a friend’s day with a just-because gift copy? Romance, passion, girlfriends, a sexy hero–this book is the perfect escape. Enjoy!
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One Night Can Change Everything
Are you ready for my new Entangled Brazen, THE FIRST RULE OF HOOK-UPS?
It releases on 12 November!
Alexa met Raphael and…
One night can change everything.
Someone once told me that there are worst things than being left at the altar. Well, not many, in my experience. That was six months ago, though, and my life has moved on. Heck, I have a new job lined up and I’m leaving town.
But, I can’t deny that my love life kind of sucks.
That’s why I let my friends convince me to join them for Club Escapade’s Breakup Bash. And we might just be disillusioned enough to actually enjoy it. Last time we were here, it was for my bachelorette party. That night, I met one of the dancers – Raphael – and when he flirted with me, I almost forgot I was engaged. And there’s a part of me that never forgot him.
Now, it seems my friends have wandered off and I’m thinking about calling it a night. Until the music begins and I see Raphael, my secret fantasy, on stage. And this time, I’m definitely not engaged…
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Mark your calendar and check Nocturnal Nina blog for details on my upcoming blog tour, celebrations, and giveaways for this book release.
Can’t wait to read Raphael and Alexa’s story? Here’s a sneak peek extended excerpt.
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Cover Reveal News and a Hunt
I’ve got news and a special event you don’t want to miss!
The first book in my new steamy, sexy Entangled Brazen series is releasing on 12 November. I just saw the new cover, and I can’t wait to share it with you in two weeks! Are you ready?
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Nina Crespo presents In and Out of the Covers with JL Lora
Nina Crespo: JL Lora caught my attention with her beautiful book covers. I had to meet her and finally did earlier this year at a retreat. Generous, genuine, a great smile–those are just a few of the words that describe this wonderful author. Make sure you add her to your summer reading list.
Book covers: Hero with or without a shirt?
I’m a Taurus and choosing is really hard for us even when we know what we like or want. Mostly, cause we want it all. I love those muscled shirtless guys covers but those covers with that one hot guy, in a suit, or a t-shirt with the penetrating eyes, and those sexy mouths…sigh.
Strawberries and whipped cream: On a man or on a plate?
On a man. Sinful and sweet. It’s more nutritious that way. hahaha
Rabbit: Under the sheets or in a cage?
Definitely under the sheets. It’s more fun that way and Peter Cottontail gets to live free and frolic in the forest.
Happy endings: In a bed or reading a book?
Both because otherwise this is a cruel cruel choice! A Happily for Now is acceptable in books only (!!!) but the author has to come back and give me my happy ending. In bed, the piper needs to be paid on real time. LOL
Final question: In your opinion, what makes a book a satisfying read?
When I make that emotional connection to one or both characters. When they’ve touched me in some way and either made me laugh, cry, or say I know exactly how that feels. That’s the connection that will have stand by them through that whole journey and suffer and sigh with them. When a book reaches me at that level, I’ll always go back to it and I’ll never stop talking about it.
About JL’s Book
He swore to never come back. She promised to hold him to his word.
After years of living the life his oppressive parents wanted for him, Cameron Blake is ready to pursue his dreams of being a reclusive artist. Pleasing the faithful baseball fans of the New York Emperors has been rewarding, but now all he wants is peace and quiet. That and an irreversible vasectomy. Because there’s no way he’s passing on the heavy burden of the Blake genes to an innocent child. But Cameron never gets what he wants. Ever.
The last thing Adrianna Arenas needs is for her ex to slide back into her life. Not when she can throw a nine-year-old curve ball that will change his game. Not when his father could tear her world apart with a simple phone call. Especially not when, despite everything that stands between them, her insides go wild when Cameron walks into a room. But Adri never gets to keep things the way she needs them. Ever.
After ten years, fate brings Cameron face-to-face with Adrianna, the woman he never forgot, and the little girl that ties them forever.
It all goes back to the secrets, jealousy, and heartache that destroyed the magical summer when they loved each other madly, broke each other’s hearts, and changed each other’s lives.
Read this second chance romance and find out if Adri and Cam’s story goes on the win column for love.
Excerpt:
Cameron listened from the door and rushed back to the couch when the bed shifted and soft footsteps tapped on the hardwood. By the time Adrianna came out of the room and closed the door, he was rifling through the magazine on the coffee table, Bron’s school catalog. She looked around the room, her hands clasped together like she couldn’t figure out where to sit. He could look at nothing else but her.
He’d found out he had a child today, his world flipped on its axis, and it all came back to Adrianna. Everything about her was the same and radically different at the same time. She still had the same bright, wide-as-a-mile, smile. The endless shade of rich, creamy skin he’d sketched over with his tongue and once immortalized in brown ochre. The color came close but would wither next to the real thing, the Faceless Angel Queen forged from a burning red hibiscus.
Their eyes met, and it was charged, like lightning through metal wires. His pulse revved up enough to force a hitch in his breath. His gaze slid down her no-longer rail-thin, but fuller, curvier body. Her breasts were now larger than a handful and her thicker ass made his mouth dry and his slacks tighten. She was a woman, no longer the eighteen-year-old girl who dumped, broke, and cursed him.
Would her skin still be as soft against my lips? The blood rushed straight down, tightening his groin. He squeezed the catalog too hard, crumbling the paper. He smoothed it out and set it aside.
She took the other end of the couch. A full cushion was between them as she sat and turned to face him, with her legs tucked under her. It took all his willpower not to move closer to her. Too many things stood between them, but his fingers itched to lose themselves in her hair and to kiss her mouth. He needed to know if her lips still tasted like summer peaches and glory, or if his imagination had embellished her with every passing second. No, I definitely should not touch her.
Her voice jarred him away from his thoughts.
“I found out I was pregnant when I was about six weeks along. I wasn’t feeling well for a while, but I thought it was something else, so I didn’t go to the doctor until I was forced to.” She pressed her thumb to her hand as she spoke.
“What did you think it was?” he asked, leaning closer, like a dog chasing the soft floral scent of her body.
“I was sad and crying a lot.”
He frowned. “Why?”
She peered at him under her lashes with eyes full of yesterday’s regrets. “You left.”
“You told me to leave and never come back, Adri.”
She nodded. “I know. I just never thought you would actually do it.”
About JL Lora
J. L. Lora is a Dominican-American author. Her stories explore the dark side of good characters, people living in the gray areas of life while playing the cards life has dealt them. Through them she manifests her love for strong heroines and their equally powerful Men. She currently lives in Maryland, pursuing her dream of writing compelling, sexy, can’t-put-down stories about empowered, badass alpha heroines and take-your-breath-away alpha heroes
