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Cowboys on the Couch: Linda Joyce’s Jared

Greetings and howdy to everybody. This week we have our third of four cowboys on the couch for April, which I have deemed to be Cowboy month on the blog. Blame Kim Turner – she gave me the idea (and you… Continue Reading…

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Character on the Couch: Sawyer McCade

I’m declaring April to be Cowboy month here on the blog. Well, the first two weeks, anyway, but I’ll see what I can line up. I’m thrilled to welcome author Kim Turner and her cowboys to the couch this week… Continue Reading…

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Character on the Couch: Eva Gordon’s Bayla

Occasionally on Facebook I’ll put together a call to author groups I belong to for newsletter shares. If you’re part of my newsletter, you’ll likely recognize this character from a January feature. This was the book I had to grab for… Continue Reading…

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Characters on the Couch: Gail Carriger’s Imogene and Genevieve

Please join me in a collective squee as I welcome international bestselling author Gail Carriger and her two main characters from her most recent release to the couch. I am seriously fangirling here because Ms. Carriger’s first Parasol Protectorate novel… Continue Reading…

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Characters on the Couch: Kyra and Jared from A Million Shadows

Meet Kyra Ellison and Jared Steel, the heroine and hero of A Million Shadows, my contribution to A Wicked Halloween.

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Happy Thursday and Valentine’s Day!

Greetings, lovely readers! I have a couple of surprises for you today. First, though, I’m on a review tour with CCB Book Promotions, which includes a Rafflecopter giveaway for a $25 Amazon gift card.  a Rafflecopter giveaway And now for… Continue Reading…

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Light Fantastique Releases December 15!

Light Fantastique will be available for purchase on December 15. Reviews so far have been great with a four-star review from Romantic Times, which starts with, “This deftly woven adventure is cast with well-developed characters that round out an entertaining… Continue Reading…

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Characters on the Couch: Jacci DeVera’s Calla

Today I’m happy to introduce Jacci DeVera and her character Calla McAmis, a mountain lion shifter. The interview reminded me of when I lived in Arkansas for a year, and the wildlife service swore that there were no mountain lions… Continue Reading…

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Character on the Couch: Jillian Neal’s Brock and Hope

Today I’m delighted to have Jillian Neal and her characters from her newly released novel Gypsy Hope to the couch. We authors typically try to use our powers for good, but Jillian is taking it a step further. For every… Continue Reading…

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Characters on the Couch: Lia and Lucas from Linda Joyce’s Her Heart’s Desire – Updated 8/18

Today I’m excited to welcome fellow author and Georgia Romance Writers member Linda Joyce. She writes great fiction with Southern flair no matter where it’s set. I’ve already preordered my copy of this one. Update – happy book birthday to… Continue Reading…