When No One Is Watching is a compilation of poems Title: When No One is Watching Author: Linathi Makanda Publication Date: January 28th 2020 Print Length: 96 Pages Genre: African Poetry Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbWhen No One Is Watching is a compilation of poems about love and the loss thereof, trauma and the dark reflections that come with it. It is a depiction of sides that people don’t readily show, sides of vulnerability, insecurity and tiny amounts of hope. One could say it is the result of shedding light into a world of secrecy, escapism, an alternate reality belonging to an alternate version of an individual. When No One Is Watching is the truth in its purest form. Meet the AuthorLinathi Makanda is a South African photographer and storyteller. She is the author of the poetry and prose collection When No-One Is Watching. Born and raised in Mthatha, a small town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, her hopes are to open the doors of opportunity for herself and many other women to occupy creative spaces where the definition of art as well as the capabilities of women in the context, stretch far beyond what is already known.
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A sexy single dad. His reluctant live-in nanny. An intense attraction with an end date. Title: Tempt Me Author: Kally Ash Publication Date: October 23rd 2018 Print Length: 302 Pages Genre: Women's New Adult/ College Fiction Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbMax Parker has been screwed over by love. After returning home one night to find his wife gone without explanation and his infant daughter left alone and forgotten in her crib, he swears off women forever. Enter Gianna Borello. Head-strong. Driven. Focused. Curves for days. The complete opposite of his ex-wife. And a complete temptation for Max. Meet the AuthorKally Ash is a USA Today Best Selling Author whose passions include curling up with a good book, devouring chocolate and getting kitty cuddles. Tempt Me is her debut novel, and the first book in a three book series. Some of her unicorn authors include Sawyer Bennett, Elizabeth Hayley and Haley Jenner.
Website: https://www.kallyash.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kallyash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kallyash/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kally.ash/ Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kally-ash Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/KallyAsh Magic may be her undoing... Title: Spell Struck Author: Shelley Russell Nolan Publication Date: July 18th 2020 Print Length: 164 Pages Genre: Epic Fantasy Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbWhen Merry inherits a bookshop from a grandmother she never knew existed, the last thing she expected was to be transported to another world. But while claiming her inheritance, she accidentally triggers a spell that takes her to Tirana; a world where magic is real, and where her grandmother left behind powerful enemies. Now those enemies are after Merry, and she has to return home before they catch up with her. With the transportation spell broken, and mages and enforcers on her tail, she flees with her grandmother’s familiar, Sadie. But the black cat can’t save her when she draws the attention of the guild. On the run and searching for a way to remake the spell to take her home, Merry encounters dangers that may prove costly to both worlds. Merry must learn to wield elemental powers of Air, Earth, Water, Fire and Spirit to have any hope of returning home. If she fails, she will be stuck in Tirana forever, while an ancient enemy may gain the foothold it needs to rid the world of magic for good. Meet the AuthorShelley Russell Nolan is an avid reader who began writing her own stories at sixteen. Her first completed manuscript featured brain eating aliens and a butt kicking teenage heroine. Since then she has spent her time creating fantasy worlds where death is only the beginning and even freaks can fall in love. With more books for both young adults and adults in the works, Shelley plans on writing for as longs as she has the power to type.
Leah had a plan in place for this new phase of her life and she’d stick to it. Over six feet of Dakota Brenton wasn’t going to change that. Title: One Kind Heart Author: Christine DePetrillo Publication Date: April 24th 2019 Print Length: 359 Pages Genre: Romantic Comedy Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbDakota Brenton spends his days leading thrill seekers on adventures through the woods of Maplehaven, Vermont. He’s traveled all over the world on expeditions, but he always comes back home to the cozy town his ancestors founded. Dakota loves his free-spirit lifestyle. He comes and goes as he pleases, however, he can’t help wanting more. Leah Greenstead is the new fourth grade teacher at Maplehaven Elementary, a school built through a generous donation from Brenton Sawmill. Having abandoned New York City after a tragedy, Leah is doing her best to adjust to life in the quiet Vermont town. With any luck, she’ll be able to leave her past behind, stick to her rules about not getting close to anyone, and preserve what little is left of her heart. She wants to believe the world is safe again, and if that means being alone, then so be it. When Dakota meets Leah at a ceremony honoring his family’s sawmill, he sees his next adventure. As Maplehaven’s golden boy, he’s surprised when Leah doesn’t immediately accept his advances. He’s never had to work this hard, but he has a feeling Leah Greenstead will be worth the effort. Is one kind heart enough to change Leah’s mind about love? Meet the AuthorChristine DePetrillo can often be found hugging trees, conversing with dragonflies, and walking barefoot through sun-warmed soil. She finds joy in listening to the wind, bathing in moonlight, and breathing in the fragrances of things that bloom. If she had her way, the sky would be the only roof over her head.
Her love of nature seeps into every story she tells. As does her obsession with bearded mountain men who build, often smell like sawdust, and know how to cherish the women they love. Today she writes tales meant to make you laugh, maybe make you sweat, and definitely make you believe in the power of love. She lives in Rhode Island and occasionally Vermont with her husband and her cat who defend her fiercely from all evils. When walking away seems like the easiest route, their happiness depends on one thing—whether the love they’ve found is the kind that heals...or destroys. Title: Burning Embers Author: L.S. Pullen Publication Date: January 14th 2021 Print Length: 322 Pages Genre: British Contemporary Literature Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbFor Rachel, finding love is complicated. She works hard to raise her daughter alone, and even if good, loyal men still existed, she finds it impossible to believe they’d want to sign on to a ready-made family. Besides, with work and childcare schedules, dating is chaos. Olly hides behind a flirty, tattooed bartender persona to keep women at arm’s length. His facade hides a dark past, plagued by tragedy. He deems it safer not to open up, worried he’ll become the monster who haunts his nightmares. Besides, who would want a man with his scars and baggage? When Rachel turns to Olly for help, they form an unlikely bond—one that grows deeper by the day. But Olly struggles to overcome his fears, and Rachel hesitates to allow the last of her walls to fall. Meet the AuthorL.S.Pullen aka Leila, is a daughter, sister and proud aunt. An indie author of Where the Heart Is, Dysfunctional Hearts and Hearts of War. Born and raised in North London, she recently relocated to Peterborough, England. She enjoys art, photography, film and theatre. In true English fashion, loves afternoon tea. She is an introvert but in the right company becomes an extrovert. And feels on a deep level, she is an empath. No longer working the corporate life, she is currently writing full time. As well as managing a small craft business, Wisteria Handmade Crafts and Indie Author's Book Services offering multiple services to other aspiring and self-publishing authors.
My Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/lspauthor/ http://facebook.com/lspullenauthor https://www.tiktok.com/@lspullenauthor https://www.amazon.com/L-S-Pullen/e/B07JJNXTBT https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17592848.L_S_Pullen https://www.bookbub.com/profile/l-s-pullen https://lspullen.co.uk/ How can these two fiercely private people reveal their feelings for one another without destroying the friendship they already have? Title: Baked with Love Author: Peggy Jaeger Publication Date: December 9th 2020 Print Length: 237 Pages Genre: Romantic Comedy Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbInnkeeper Maureen O'Dowd lives to cook and bake, spoils her family and friends, and is an expert at keeping secrets, especially about the man who's held her heart for years. Police Chief Lucas Alexander is dealing with an aging father and a moody teenage son, and he's in love with a woman who only wants to be friends. How can these two fiercely private people reveal their feelings for one another without destroying the friendship they already have? And if they're successful, will another secret, if revealed, drive a wedge between Maureen and Lucas that can never be repaired? Meet the AuthorI'm a #contemporaryromance writer who writes #RomComs about strong women, the families who support them, and the men who can't live without them. If I can make you cry on one page and bring you out of tears rolling with laughter the next, I've done my job as a writer!
#Family and #food play huge roles in my stories because I believe there is nothing that holds a family structure together like sharing a meal...or two...or ten. Dotted with humor and characters that are as real as they are loving, I bring all topics of daily life into my stories: life, death, sibling rivalry, illness and the desire for everyone to find their own happily ever after. Growing up the only child of divorced parents I longed for sisters, brothers and a family that vowed to stick together no matter what came their way. Through my books, I've created the families I wanted as that lonely child. As a lifelong diarist, I caught the blogging bug early on, and you can visit me at peggyjaeger.com where I'm blogging about life, writing, and stuff that makes me go "What??!" daily. I'm a social media junkie! You can visit me at all these sites any day and I'll probably be there. Twitter: https://twitter.com/peggy_jaeger Pinterest :https://www.pinterest.com/peggyjaeger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyjaeger_author/ Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/peggy-jaeger Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/PeggyJaeger.Author/?ref=bookmarks You Tube : https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=peggy+jaeger Rebecca Stewart had never let things get personal with her students; a mistake that could cost her far more than a broken heart. Title: Teach Me to Prey Author: Samantha Jacobey Publication Date: June 21st, 2015 Print Length: 184 Pages Genre: Latin American Literature Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbJason and his friends enjoyed tormenting teachers. When they set their sights on Miss Stewart, nothing would prevent them from bringing her down. . Avoiding Jason’s advances and navigating an epic clash of wills, the young woman felt relieved to see graduation day finally arrive. Little did she know, it wouldn’t end there. Pregnant and alone, she could only keep her secrets for so long. . After one of the boys is found murdered, the police haul her in, but she denies having done anything wrong. Can she convince them of the truth before all three of the young men fall victim to a killer, forcing her to raise her child alone? . Find out in the action packed thriller...TEACH ME TO PREY.… Meet the AuthorAnyone who knows me could tell you, I am a friendly kind of person, never met a stranger and take up conversations any where at any time. I work hard, and my mind never seems to shut down, as I wake up often in the middle of the night with ideas pouring out and demanding to be dealt with. Of course that means much of my books were written in the middle of the night.
I grew up and still live in the great state of Texas where everything is bigger, where we have warm weather and a central location. I love my state, my town, and my family, which includes my four sons, my significant other, and many friends as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing the books that are currently available and hope you will enjoy reading them just as much. And of course, there will be many more stories to come. One night in Vegas. That’s all it took. Title: Professor Perfect Author: Alana Jade Publication Date: January 8th, 2021 Print Length: 310 Pages Genre: Contemporary Fiction Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbOne glance stole my breath. One touch lit me on fire. We live on opposite sides of the country, so one night of fun should be okay, right? What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and now it’s time to move on. But our chemistry was unforgettable. And erasing Jackson from my mind is impossible. But then my Vegas fling suddenly flashes before my eyes. Not from a memory, but because my new university professor is none other than Jackson West. Our connection is still as strong as the night we met. The air changes whenever we’re near. So there’s only one of two things I can do… Ignore my new professor, keep it strictly professional. Or, find out if we can keep this a secret. I don’t know which path to take. But I also don’t know if I can stay away... Meet the AuthorBorn and bred in Sydney, Australia, Alana has loved writing since she was a child.
She's a mum to six children, wife and fur-mum to one crazy Pug called Harper. Alana loves to write sweet romance. She loves writing about couples, who may have their troubles, but they get their happily ever after. Her name is pronounced a little unusually... Ah-LAN-Nah. Aly doesn't believe in psychics. Too bad she just had a vision. Title: Mystic Pieces Author: Ada Bell Publication Date: January 11th, 2021 Print Length: 230 Pages Genre: Psychic Mysteries Amazon|Bookbub|Goodreads BlurbFuture scientists don't have visions. Aly's got enough on her plate, with finishing her degree and taking care of her nephew and starting her new job at the antique store while drooling over the owner's gorgeous son. No visions. Alas, the universe doesn't care what Aly believes. When she turns 21, she starts to feel psychic impressions left on objects. A disorienting power for someone surrounded by antiques. Then cranky customer Earl is killed, and Aly's new boss Olive is the prime suspect--not to mention the only person who can help Aly understand her new gifts. Who hated Earl enough to kill? Police would rather make a quick arrest than investigate, so it's up to Aly to clear Olive's name. Shady Grove is reeling from the first murder in decades, but no one seems to know anything. If Aly gets her hands on the right object, she might be able to see what happened. Can she learn to control her visions before the killer sets their sights on her? Meet the AuthorFree from his father’s shadow, Landon has decided to hit the open road. What happens when a pretty girl hops in the car and invites herself along? Title: Cast From the Shadows Author: Danielle Keil Publication Date: September 17th, 2020 Print Length: 250 Pages Genre: Young Adult/ Teen Amazon|BookBub|Goodreads BlurbDropping out of college and defying my father’s wishes should have been the most pivotal moment in my life. Deciding to take a cross-country road trip in a classic Mustang should have been a dream come true. But none of that mattered when a hauntingly beautiful girl hopped into my car and demanded to be taken away from her small-town life. She became my kryptonite. I should have kept driving. The two of us were too much alike— beaten down and broken by the world around us. Everything seemed as if we were headed for destiny… … until we took a wrong turn and headed toward disaster instead. If you like emotional, heart wrenching, small town love stories, you’ll love this road trip romance novel from Danielle Keil! Cast from the Shadows is a standalone novel within the Parkdale Series. Meet the Author |
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