*Book Tour & Giveaway* Midpoint: A Memoir

 

Midpoint: A Memoir

by Patricia Angeles

Genre: Nonfiction Memoir 

Midpoint: A Memoir is an immigrant woman’s story of perseverance and building a legacy future generations can be proud of.

Patricia Angeles is at the midpoint of the average human lifespan. Decades of experience, mistakes, love, and loss have led her to contemplate what anyone might when they’ve lived half their life. “What kind of legacy am I leaving behind? What do I want my friends and family to remember after I’m gone? What are the biggest life lessons I can impart while I’m still here?”

Through this collection of personal stories, Patricia attempts to assess her answers to these questions, and perhaps encourage others to do the same. Spanning from her childhood in Manila to her immigration and life in Los Angeles, these stories touch on her youth, her acclimation to American culture, her remarkable career in the world of banking, her thoughts on motherhood, the important people who made her who she is today, and major events that forever changed the trajectory of her life.

A raw, honest, poignant, and at times funny read, Patricia aims to inspire her readers to pursue happiness against all odds and to not settle for a life of mediocrity. Through the power of story, this book ultimately asks: What are we but the accumulation of our experiences?

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Patricia Angeles is a tenured and award-winning banking professional with an MBA degree in international studies from the University of La Verne. She grew up in Manila, Philippines and moved to sunny Southern California in 2005. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, and three daughters. When not writing or reading, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with them to new places.

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Percivious Escape

 

Percivious: Escape

Percivious Book 3

by J J Cook & A J Cook, MD

Genre: SciFi Thriller 

Who will survive when the future can only be saved by the past?

A vicious insomnia pandemic devolves into a devastating apocalypse, and humanity teeters on the brink of extinction in the thrilling final installment of the Percivious Trilogy, Escape.

Emerging from the dark side of the moon, the HELIX and its crew embark on a desperate effort to save the last of their species—and ours.

An unexpected alliance forms between humans and the XYZ—Earth’s first intelligent hominid species—to stop the pandemic once and for all. But when unforeseen forces surface, Herriden, captain of the HELIX—which carries the last of the cetacean XYZs—must make an unfathomable choice, if it’s not already too late . . .

Percivious: Escape is an astonishing conclusion to the Percivious Trilogy, in which life as we know it will never be the same.

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Percivious: Insomnia

Percivious Book 1

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Percivious: Origins

Percivious Book 2

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J J Cook’s background in marketing across a spectrum of industries—technology, finance, and the arts—brings insight and depth to characters spanning an array of disciplines, ages, countries, and cultures.

AJ COOK, MD’s current role as chief of pediatric urology at the Alberta Children’s Hospital has allowed him the opportunity to author and contribute to numerous published studies, honing his writing skills, while his experience as a surgeon -- as well as the relationships he’s developed with his young patients and their guardians -- has contributed credibility and realism to the narrative.

They attribute the creation of the Percivious trilogy not only to the marriage of their unique skills and perspectives, but also to their marriage of each other.

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Women of the Percivious Trilogy

By J.J. Cook

This season of strong female characters will be dedicated to the dynamic women found in the PERCIVIOUS trilogy. With the release of the trilogy’s conclusion, Percivious Escape, the full cast of characters is now complete. And the timing is perfect to introduce them all.

Of greatest significance is the contrast between the human female characters of Percivious Insomnia and the humanoid female characters found in Percivious Origins. The fascinating portrayal of the female descendants of primates held up against the female descendants of cetaceans is one of the most spectacular and unique facets of the trilogy. One that will leave readers pondering the material long after they have finished the books.

From Black Mirror to The Handmaid’s Tale, there’s no shortage of glorified dystopia in today’s entertainment. But what if instead of dwelling on our deepest fears, we were to shift our cultural lens to focus on the possibility of a more perfect world? How would a kinder, more intelligent evolution of humankind play out? What if altruism were to supersede narcissism and become the driving force of society? And who would take the lead if it were to be achieved?

Join us as we shift our lens to shine a light on some of the most unforgettable female characters found in plausible science fiction today.

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Moral Dilemmas Duo-GUEST POST

 

Loving Dr Jones

Moral Dilemmas Book 1

by VR Tennent

Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance 

What happens when the woman you marry isn’t the woman you want? Your heart fights with your head and a lot of people you care about get hurt.

Being the other woman was never my goal. But loving him made it impossible not to be. A love triangle between lifelong friends certainly complicates the issue.

From the moment I realised we couldn’t be together, I hit the self-destruct button. Life gets complicated and tragedy appears out of nowhere. Loyalty is tested. And love is denied.

Our passion is real. Our feelings strong. Our story heart-breaking. He was never mine to begin with, but every moment in his arms was precious. No one is ever promised a happy ending, but for me loving him was worth the risk.

Will he ever choose me?

Trigger Warning: Contains adult themes including infidelity, terminal illness and drug use.

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Surviving Heartbreak

Moral Dilemmas Book 2

Finding my wife in bed with an old friend was the most heart-wrenching day of my life.

My world was turned upside down in a single moment, and all my plans turned to dust.

I wanted to run straight back to the army, but then I met Katie.

She was everything I shouldn’t want, almost twenty years older than me with more baggage than a jumbo jet.

But I fell for her hard and she was all I ever wanted.

The problem with falling in love with an older woman is they have a conscience. They know what society expects from them.

They try to follow their head instead of their heart.

Life without her is colourless.

I will move heaven and earth to ensure our relationship has the chance it deserves.

Trigger Warning: contains adult themes including descriptions of violence, physical and verbal abuse.

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VR Tennent emigrated from Scotland to Spain in 2020. She lives in the Spanish campo with her husband, young daughter, and ever-growing animal family.

In January 2022, she decided to put pen to paper and write a book after joining the writer’s group of her favourite author. Five months later she was offered a publishing contract on that very book.

She writes contemporary fiction filled with love, heartbreak, and spice

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What are your top 10 favorite books/authors?

 

TL Swan – Miles High Club, Our Way, Mr Masters, Marx Girl

Diana Gabaldon – Outlander Series

Deborah Harkness – The All Souls Trilogy

Jojo Moyes – Me Before You

 

What book do you think everyone should read?

 

Outlander – it will ALWAYS be my favourite.

 

How long have you been writing?

 

11months. Its all happened very fast!

 

Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write?

 

I don’t plot at all. I literally start at chapter one and people come to me. There’s no telling who will pop up where in my books.

 

What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?

 

I research as I go. Especially for medical knowledge etc.

 

Do you see writing as a career?

 

Yes, I hope in years to come I will be able to call this a career. My focus now is to write and find my readers. Not everyone will love my books as they’re very real life.

 

 

Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?

 

I hardly read now, but its definitely contemporary romance. Though I dabble in dark romance and paranormal romance.

 

 

Tell us about a favorite character from a book.

 

It has to Jamie Fraser, the king of men

 

 

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* A Home For Christmas-GUEST POST

 

A Home For Christmas

by Katie Eagan Schenck

Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance 

Brad has just one wish this Christmas: to find a real home. Having lost his parents before joining the Marines, he misses that sense of belonging and family. When he meets an introverted flight attendant on his journey to start his civilian life, he wonders if this might be his chance.

After a messy divorce, Shelly has decided the only person allowed within the brittle walls of her broken heart is her daughter, Lilly. At least, until she meets a friendly man who hails from her hometown while working a routine flight. When she learns he needs a place to stay, she offers the apartment over her garage out of the kindness of her heart – and her desperate need for extra cash.

Even as Brad endears himself to Shelly by saving the town's Christmas pageant, she attempts to keep her distance to protect the fragile stability she's built since her divorce. But Brad's willingness to walk the fine line between what Shelly's heart wants and what her head allows slowly wears down her resolve. And when Brad receives a job offer near the only family he has left, Shelly must decide whether she's willing to risk her heart again before he leaves her home, and her life, for good.

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Debut author, Katie Eagan Schenck, writes sweet romance that warms the heart and gives all the feels. When she's not writing fiction, she's either working on regulations for the federal government or binging Hallmark movies. She lives in Maryland with her husband, daughter, and their three cats.

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What can we expect from you in the future?

 

In addition to A Home for Christmas, I have written two other sweet romances: When Cardinals Appear and Barefoot in Blue Heron.

 

When Cardinals Appear is very near to my heart because it deals with grief and loss. It’s about two former high school sweethearts, Lanie and Nate, who reconnect when Lanie comes home to settle her late mother’s estate. At first, they try to avoid each other, but it’s a small town and thus, they’re thrown together often. Each time they are, Lanie sees a cardinal. She soon learns the legend “when cardinals appear, angels are near,” but she dismisses it as a myth. However, when she discovers that Nate is hiding a secret from her about her mother, she starts to wonder if there’s a purpose to the cardinal’s visits. She confronts Nate and forces him to choose: break Lanie’s heart with the truth, or his by letting her go for good.

 

Cardinal was chosen to be part of the Romance Writers of America’s Romance Author Mentorship Program this summer, and I worked on editing it with author Virginia McCullough. I’m currently querying it and hope to find an agent soon!

 

Barefoot in Blue Heron is really three romances combined into one. It was inspired by Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility and is written in the vein of Love, Actually. It’s about three very different siblings who are called home to their small beachfront town to help save their family’s pub, but they can’t agree on the best course of action. Loyal Emily teams up with a hotel heiress, but there’s more to their relationship than business. Ambitious Peter wants to sell, but his attraction to an interested buyer clouds his judgment. And Cassie’s too caught up in her own love triangle between the local mayor and a high school crush to be of much help either way. But when Cassie suffers a life-threatening experience, the siblings must put aside their differences and work together before they lose the pub, their bond, and a chance at love.

 

Barefoot is still being edited, though I have stuck my toes into the querying pool with it. The responses I’ve received thus far have been promising, and I hope once Cardinal finds a home, Barefoot will soon after.

 

I’m currently working on the first book of a faery fantasy trilogy for National Novel Writing Month (better known as NaNoWriMo). Now that I’ve fulfilled my promise to my mom, I’m ready to tell the story of Astreilles, my main character, who has patiently waited her turn for almost two decades. I’m undecided on whether I’ll try to go the traditional route or self-publish the series under a pen name, but I expect it will be a while before the books are ready. Still, I’m excited to delve into this new genre, and I hope I can share my other two completed novels with the world soon!

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Road to the Mansfield

 

Road to the Mansfield

An Express Investigations Prequel

by CB Laurence

Genre: Historical Mystery 

Three stories. One destination.

A swamp rat-turned lady, a hotshot southern attorney, and a small-town dreamer endure life’s cruel twists on the way to Hollywood’s swanky Mansfield Supper Club.

Louisiana, 1927. A brutal fate sweeps seventeen-year-old Francie Roubideaux from the Louisiana bayou to the iron rule of Miss Claire in New Orleans. She survives using her daddy’s wits and mama’s grace, but fickle fortune isn’t done with her yet....

Illinois, 1937. Rose Donovan’s dreary small-town life takes a turn when a New York City music man whisks her away to Hollywood. But soon she’s torn between addictive passion and another man’s arms...and more than Rose’s heart is on the line.

Georgia, 1936. A rising star on the Atlanta legal circuit, Beau Hartwell is the envy of every lawyer in the city...until his past desperately comes to call. Can big-city Beau handle backwoods justice, or will the case break more than his career?

In one fateful night, their worlds collide in ways no one saw coming...

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CB had been threatening to write the Mansfield stories for twelve years after being inspired by the Reba McEntire video for ‘Because of You.’  In 2020, she finally birthed the books. (Thank you, COVID)  The Mansfield books launched The Express Investigations Series.

After bouncing around the country, CB settled in Phoenix for twenty years, but now connects to wi-fi in Texas. She lives with her seven-pound Yorkie, Benji, who rules her life with an iron paw.

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* Devotion

 

Devotion

by Anna Denisch

Genre: Alternate Historical LGBTQ Romance 

A heart-warming and entertaining poly romance story about marriage bonds, friendship, and the endless supply of love we all carry in our hearts.

According to the rumors, Ainsley is a prostitute. To escape the meddling ways of their families, Ainsley and his husband Graham move to a new town where they hope to find peace. Ainsley spends his days worrying if Graham's decision to marry him was the right one, and he is devoted to giving Graham the life he deserves.

Andrew Croften has never been one to settle down, despite how desperately he seeks companionship. His romantic life is a series of half-flung flings that earned him the title of 'home wrecker' and his professional life is haunted by his long-term bully. But when he visits his friends' party and meets the charming and adorable Ainsley, he devises a plan to steal him away from his husband.

Yet Croften finds himself drawing closer to Graham as well, especially as Graham's brother and Croften's bully are intent on causing chaos in their lives. Perhaps three heads (or rather hearts) are better than two

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Anna Denisch was born and raised just outside of Baltimore City, but she has never called it home. When not traveling around the world or daydreaming about dragons, she spends her time looking at books she wants to read without actually touching them. She received her M.F.A in Creative and Professional Writing from Western Connecticut State University and considers daily if she is just insane enough to take her family’s sometime suggestion of getting a PhD.

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* I Love You Today

 

I Love You Today

The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2

by Julie Navickas

Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense 

Because when you least expect it... and when you’re least ready for it... love happens. 

Casey McDaniels lacked direction, spending the better part of her youth boyfriend hopping, partying, and bartending – her dreams, career ambitions, and education put on the backburner in favor of a social life and steady paycheck... that is, until a new lawyer moves into town. 

When sexy, smart, and brokenhearted Austin Templeton relocates from Los Angeles to Chicago, Casey can’t help but put her former lifestyle aside in favor of the sweet romance that erupts between them. Finding more than just her heart set ablaze, Austin’s own professional ambition ignites a fire beneath her – pushing her forward into uncharted territory. 

But one thing’s for sure... his career will always come first. When an unexpected promotion threatens to take him back to California, Casey reels, forced to choose between the man who captured her heart and the newfound path to success he led her down. 

With her heart torn down the middle, Casey leaves the choice in Austin’s hands. After all, what’s more important? A job... or love? 

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I Loved You Yesterday

The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1

Secrets always have a way of coming out.

Mavis Benson made a huge mistake. Scratch that—colossal mistake. Twice. Sleeping with her high school sweetheart’s twin brother definitely wasn’t part of the plan... nor was falling in love with him.

But that wasn’t the only complication Mavis faced. When an unplanned pregnancy upends her life at seventeen, Mavis skips town to spare her boyfriend, Josh Templeton, from the fallout. With only a letter of apology, she disappears, but not before confiding her secret to Josh’s brother, Austin.

When Austin resurfaces in her life years later, he brings the past to Mavis’s doorstep. Josh wants her back, Austin isn’t willing to surrender, and the path to happiness isn’t clear. Caught between both men, Mavis must choose between the brother for whom she broke her own heart, and the brother who picked up the pieces.

I LOVED YOU YESTERDAY is a heart-pounding reveal of best kept secrets. The truth is never easy, and neither is putting down this page turner. Fans of Nora Roberts and K.G. Fletcher will want to get a copy of I LOVED YOU YESTERDAY.

~Winner of the ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS CLARION AWARD.~

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Julie Navickas is an award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning university instructor and serves as the executive director of The Writing Champions Project. Julie earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University.

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