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Friday, November 6, 2020

RELEASE BLITZ: Kisses Under the Mistletoe Holiday Collection by Various Authors



KISSES UNDER THE MISTLETOE
HOLIDAY COLLECTION
Release Date: November 1, 2020

Read 9 holiday full length stories from 9 of your favorite authors in this fantastic holiday 9 book collection. Each book is a standalone and sold separately by each individual author. Follow their amazing characters as they find their true love under the Mistletoe. Some tales are steamy hot, others naughty sweet, but oh…they are all soooo good!



SEAL UNWRAPPED
BY TARA L. AMES

SEAL UNWRAPPED is a sexy contemporary holiday romance, introducing the Lakeman Brothers, all SEALS, all hot, all from Montana. 

In Book 1, Montana SEALS & Brothers Series… 

Best buds since elementary school, Sean Lakeman is her soulmate. 

Lovers since high school, Lindsey Mallorie is his compass. 

They are supposed to be together forever… until Lindsey’s father, the town’s sheriff, threatens to arrest Sean if she does not stop seeing him for he’s just a ranch hand going nowhere fast. Unaware Lindsey has given him up to save him, he changes the direction of his life and leaves Montana, vowing never to see her again. 

Now a highly decorated navy SEAL, Sean comes home for the holidays, still wrapped up in years of bitterness toward Lindsey. Will he be naughty and seek revenge against the woman who crushed his heart, or will he make her Christmas wish come true and be nice and bare the gift of forgiveness…for there is more than the magic of the season sparkling brightly between them.





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MISTLETOE HOPES
BY ALYSSA DRAKE

When a chance meeting under the mistletoe ignites a hidden attraction, Tess is forced to choose between fighting her desire or surrendering to love.

Christmas in the snow sounded like a brilliant idea when Kaitlyn pitched the idea of spending their annual sister holiday at a working ranch. However, mid-flight, Tess discovers Kaitlyn’s underlying motive is to spend the next seven days ogling the male owners of Dove Ranch.

Stuck in the snow with no electricity and a cowboy-crazy sister, Tess finds solace with the eldest brother, Weston, who deplores the suggestive misdirection of the ranch’s new advertising scheme. Agreeing to buffer Weston from the advances of the ranch’s eager guests, Tess finds herself falling for the man she offered to protect.

However, when Weston makes the ultimate sacrifice, Tess must decide if she’s willing to risk her heart on a cowboy.





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FIGHTING FOR US
BY BELLA EMY

Can an MMA, ex-Navy SEAL, single dad find love again?
Can a brokenhearted young woman believe happily ever afters don't only exist in books?

Lorenzo 
I had it all.
A wonderful family with a loving wife who was my world and a beautiful baby girl.
I didn’t need anything more to be rich in my eyes.
Then one day, everything changed and my world was ripped apart.
My wife, my everything, was taken from me, and I was left alone to raise our baby girl.
I was forced from late night sessions at the gym to changing diapers all by myself.
Thank God for the help I received from my parents and siblings or I would have been lost.
I accepted my fate of being alone with my baby girl and living life with just us two…
Until the day I met her, and she became everything worth fighting for.

Carissa 
Life was so perfect.
A loving fiancé, wonderful friends and family, and a job I adored.
Until one day, my world was turned upside down and the man I loved threw the promise of forever down the drain and walked out of my life.
The day he walked out of my door, I knew that everything I had ever grown up to believe in was a lie.
Love is unconditional but love sure as hell doesn’t last forever.
The vow to love me for the rest of our lives ended quickly as he pulled away from me, and buried himself in the arms of his ex.
I was left alone, cursing the male species and everyone who had found their happily ever after.
My sister and my best friend were the only ones there for me…
Until the day I met him, and he became everything worth fighting for.





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HIGH HEELS AND MISTLETOE
BY C.A. KING

Call it an allergy or a family curse, either way it boiled down to the same problem: Julietta Romero couldn’t go within six feet of mistletoe. 

Forty-eight weeks, from January to the beginning of December, were spent filling the position as a top executive at a prestigious marketing firm—a five-year running record without a single incident. As long as she continued taking all her vacation hours all at the same time, nothing would change. Then, the worst scenario happened: with only a handful of days left before her flight, she found herself working round the clock on the firm’s biggest deal yet, and her boss wasn’t letting her leave until it was signed, sealed, and delivered. 

Luke Winslow was in love with women, parties, and the holidays, and not necessarily in that order. Taking over one of his father’s companies didn’t fit into any of his plans, nor did a relationship that lasted longer than a roll in the sheets. There wasn’t a single person who had made him want to settle down and be serious, that was until she fell into his arms... several times. Now, he’ll do anything possible to stop her from escaping his charms, including holding off putting his John Hancock on the business deal his father instructed him to close. 

It’s up to the magic of the season to bring this unlikely couple together with a little help from a pair of High Heels and Mistletoe.





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MY BIG FAT FAKE MISTLETOE KISS
BY SHANNYN LEAH

Mistletoe mishap. A toe-curling kiss. The wrong brother. 

An all-paid Christmas work vacation to Santa’s Village Resort sounds perfect. Right? Snow, twinkle lights, reindeer, the whole shebang. Wrong. 

When Bailey Tremblay purchased some naughty silky lingerie, she had planned on surprising her boss with a treat on the side. After all, the week before they’d shared a toe-curling kiss under the mistletoe. But when he shows up with another woman on his arm, effectively destroying her delightful Christmas plans, Bailey is shaken. Hiding in her room for the remainder of the trip, eating ginger cookies and drinking cider sounds like the best way to retreat and heal her hurt ego. 

Her boss’s brother, business partner, and the co-owner of the company—aka her other boss—has his own holiday plans. And he isn’t about to take no for an answer. Now Bailey finds herself pretending to be Wesley Sinclair’s fake lover and kissing the wrong brother under the mistletoe ... or is she? 

Why is it every time her lips are on Wesley’s, they’re alone? 

Hold on to your jingle bells with this holiday rom com that will leave you swooning and looking for holiday magic everywhere.





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CRAZY FOR CHRISTMAS
BY ERIN LEE

The Christmas Academy. Frankly, it sounded absurd. But with a name like Noelle and her quirky family’s reputation for leaving candy cane lights up year-round, who was she to complain? Between semesters, she could certainly use the distraction. It was the least she could do for a struggling little town that had lost its spirit since the mill closed. A Santa gig. Really? Still, it was the best he could do for now. Looking up at the twinkling sign dotted in mistletoe, Kristopher reminded himself it was only temporary. It wasn’t like he had any other place to be but had always found holiday festivities silly. What happens when a cheery professor and a burly, bitter con are tasked with bringing the holiday spirit back to a struggling town? It all begins with the mistletoe.







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HAWKE CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE
BY ELLIE MASTERS

HAWKE: Christmas in Paradise, is a Steamy, Holiday Billionaire Romance that will heat up the sheets and keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. 

Christmas in paradise turns out to be way more than she bargained for… 

Quinn Hayes had it all and lost it all. Her picture-perfect relationship, the venture capital she needs to launch her fledgling company…gone. All she has now is the vacation she planned to take with her ex-fiancĂ©—and there’s no way she’s letting that go. The last thing she expects (or wants) to find in Euphoria is love. But the sexy, confident man she meets there has her wondering if a rebound is precisely what she needs. 

Hawke Sterling doesn’t do romance. He’s far too jaded for that. Fairy tale, happily ever after endings just aren’t for people like him. But there’s something about Quinn that has him questioning everything. She’s smart, charming, and entirely too gorgeous for his peace of mind. Too bad the only thing he has to offer her is heartbreak. 

When it turns out that Hawke holds the key to Quinn’s professional success (or ultimate failure), he’ll have to decide if the cost of being with her is more than he’s willing to pay—and Quinn will need to decide if taking a second chance at love is worth the risk…







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RELEASE BLITZ: Surrender to Love by Lizabeth Scott




Title: Surrender to Love
Series: Royal Heirs #3
Author: Lizabeth Scott
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 6, 2020


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An unconventional princess. 
A man sent to protect her at all costs. 
Navy SEAL and Special Ops Major Anthony Garrison has secretly had Princess Shayla’s six for the last four years. He’s been her comrade, confidant, and drinking buddy, all while fighting a growing attraction. Watching asshole guys hit on her as he’s forced to deny his own desires is slowly driving him crazy. 
When the princess is captured and held hostage, Anthony blames himself and goes against great odds to save her. 
Princess Shayla is held prisoner for months and begins to lose hope of ever being rescued. Her one regret is never having acted on her attraction to her co-pilot and friend. Now she doesn’t know if he’s a captive like her…or even alive. 
During a courageous rescue attempt, Anthony becomes both her savior and a stranger who’d lied to her for years. Still, the lure of her desire proves stronger than her distrust of the man who betrayed her. Anthony may be the only person to help her heal, but can she trust him to be more? 
Then one night… 
One kiss changes everything. 

All books in the SuMartra world can be read as standalones but for a richer reading experience the following order is recommended. 

Original First Generation Series available in Kindle Unlimited 

The Royal Vow Series 
Sweet Surrender 
Sweet Denial 
Sweet Seduction 
Sweet Temptation 
Sweet Destiny 

Second Generation 

The Royal Heirs Series available wide 
Silent Surrender 
Royal Surrender 
Surrender to Love

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EXCERPT

With great effort, Anthony reminded himself that to take their kiss further would be wrong. He dragged his lips from hers and they both sucked in deep gulps of air. He rested his forehead on hers as they fought for control. 
Taking her face in his hands, he tipped her head until their eyes met. “I don’t want you to think I’m rejecting you. That is not why I stopped that incredible kiss. Our first kiss. But for our first time together, I want it to be special. I want to give you romance and pretty words and memories we can take out and replay for the rest of our lives.” 
Shayla blinked, and he saw the questions in her eyes. “Anthony…” 
He quickly gave her lips a brief kiss. She wasn’t ready to hear more and he wouldn’t allow her to make light of what he’d just admitted to her. “When you’re ready, Shay, we’ll talk about all of that and more. But for now, how about that walk on the beach?” 
She nodded and smiled. Biting her lip, she turned her gaze toward the ocean. “I think I’d like that.”






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USA Today Bestselling Author Lizabeth spent years doing extensive research in preparation for writing her own stories by reading every romance book she could get her hands on. At least that's how she justifies her HUGE collection of romance books to Mr. Scott. 

Liz grew up on a dairy farm in western North Carolina, married her high school sweetheart, and they have 2 children and 2 simply adorable grands. With her children now settled, Liz pulled her dreams of writing back out and that little spark that sizzled for years caught fire and roared back to life. 

Liz loves to read and write stories about quirky, endearing heroines and the strong, handsome heroes who love them to distraction. She promises you a few laughs along the way with some steamy and charming moments thrown in but always a happy ever after.


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RELEASE BLITZ: Love on the Rocks by Kim Bailey




Title: Love on the Rocks
A Holiday Springs Resort Series Novel
Author: Kim Bailey
Genre: Contemporary Workplace Romance
Release Date: November 6, 2020


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Melina Morales is a good girl. 
A hardworking, ambitious, follows-all-the-rules girl. Maybe that’s why her coworkers call her the ice queen. She might care if it weren’t for the looming pile of debt and her family depending on her. But with her dream job on the line, she’s determined to succeed, no matter the sacrifice. 

There’s just one tiny, six-foot-something problem... 

Zane Wilder is a bad boy. 
The Holiday Springs bartender is the guy everyone turns to for a good time—especially the women. Except, lately he’s been unsatisfied. Maybe it’s got something to do with the drunken kiss he shared with Melina, but since he’s not interested in commitment, he figures there’ll never be a chance to find out. 

When Melina agrees to one date in return for a favor, they both quickly realize there’s something between them. But it’s going to take Zane a lot more than his fun-loving ways and easy charm to convince the good girl to give him a serious shot. 

This time, he’ll have to risk his heart. 

Escape to the romantic paradise of Holiday Springs and warm up with your next happily ever after.







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EXCERPT

What the hell am I doing? 
I’d walked out of work early, without telling a soul, jeopardizing both my credibility and career. Sure, it was only one hour, my bosses were understanding, and I could easily make up the time, but I’d never acted so irresponsibly in my life. 
Never…except that one other time. 
But that was the effect of Zane light-my-panties-on-fire Wilder. 
I knew it was a risk to walk into the Bear Claw. I knew it, yet I did it anyway. In my panic to find Lydia, my feet had foolishly carried me right into the path of the one man who’d single-handedly ruined my desire for all other men. 
Damn him. 
Why did he have to be so attractive? 
It didn’t matter that he wasn’t my type or that his man-whore reputation kind of disgusted me, whenever he was around, I forgot all the reasons he and I were a terrible idea. All it took was a glimpse of his broad shoulders, dazzling smile, and confident swagger, and I was a puddle of hormones, writhing on the floor. 
But the worst part? I knew what I was missing because I’d already had a taste. 
It happened a year ago, not long after I’d lost my mother. It might have been the grief, or my best friend’s push to party and get drunk. Or maybe it was just the lure of the irresistible man paying attention to me. Whatever the reason, I’d ended the night with my hands up his shirt, admiring the solid cut of his bare abs, while exploring his mouth with mine. 
I wasn’t even that intoxicated. Tipsy, yes. But still, I knew what I was doing and could have stopped it. I just didn’t want to. Heck, I was the one who’d started it. 
And it wasn’t just because he was insanely gorgeous and I was a desperate mess, either. No. It was because I liked him. Because when he found me crying alone on the back porch, he hadn’t been a jerk about it. He could have ignored me, walked away, or told me to cheer up—we were at a party, after all. But he didn’t. With one look, he understood the thing I needed most was comfort. A shoulder to cry on. 
He’d given me exactly that; hugging my chilled body next to his and listening for hours while I poured out all my heartache. When I snuggled closer, he held me tighter. And when I kissed him, he consoled me with his wicked tongue. 
He was a rock. I leaned on him. 
And it felt so damn good.






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Kim Bailey is a born procrastinator and sarcasm junkie who gets her motivation from coffee and good books. She enjoys lively conversations, usually with imaginary people, and can often be found daydreaming at work. 

Most of all, she loves writing about love.

Her romance stories range from small-town contemporaries to action-packed suspense but always have a high heat level. She writes strong-willed women, broody alpha males, deep family bonds, and fiercely passionate lovers.

Kim proudly became a USA Today Best-Selling Author with her contribution to Wanted: An Outlaw Anthology. This charity anthology raised over $5000.00 for St. Judes Children's Research Hospital.


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RELEASE BLITZ: Dark Captor by Faith Summers




Title: Dark Captor
Series: Dark Syndicate #2
Author: Faith Summers
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance
Release Date: November 1, 2020


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My Enemy murdered My wife and My Father, So I Took His Daughter 

I stole the Bratva princess. 
And, locked her away on my island. 

An eye for an eye.
A tooth for a tooth. 
Blood for blood. 
Stealing Isabella is the only way to find her father. 
I just wasn’t prepared for the temptation of her. 
Or, the effect she’d have on my cold dead heart. 
One taste I shouldn’t have had and I wanted more. 
She’s my captive
My enemy’s daughter. 
Being with her is unthinkable. 
Yet, I want to claim her, take her, own her. 
Make her mine. 
The deal was a life for a life. 
I’m just not sure I want to give her back when the time comes. 
And definitely not when she’s carrying my baby… 
I started a war when I stole her away like a thief in the night. 
Now it’s time to fight the battle. 



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Releasing December 15

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Faith Summers is the Dark Contemporary Romance pen name of USA Today Bestselling Author, Khardine Gray.
Warning!! Expect wild romance stories of the scorching hot variety and deliciously dark romance with the kind of alpha male bad boys best reserved for your fantasies.
Dive in and enjoy her naughty page-turners.



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