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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Pre order I’m Your Man


SNIPPET FROM PROLOGUE

The last place Ruth Jones wanted to be on a Wednesday evening was the gym. If the truth be told, Fit n’ Fabulous would never have been her choice, had it not been for three key factors. One, it was right around the corner from her office. Two, Fit n’ Fabulous had offered her company head office, a leading high street fashion stall, 50% discount to employees and 30% discount for friends, which of course led very smoothly into factor number three. Being press ganged into joining, by her best friends Jenny and Vikki. She much preferred the gym near her flat in Camden Lock, where leggings, oversized t-shirts, laughter and gossip were not frowned upon. In spite of this, it was necessity, certainly not recreational that she needed to visit three times a week.

Pressing the buttons on the treadmill to quicken her pace, Ruth listened to Capital Radio, through headphones on her mobile. Pinning back her ears, when the presenter informed her that the seven o’clock news would be coming up after this next track, she fixed her eyes firmly on the male’s locker room. Any minute now, he will appear.

Three weeks ago, Justin Thomas had joined Fit n’ Fabulous. It was on his second visit Justin had introduced himself to her. Well, if the truth be told the only reason he’d actually spoken, was to inform Ruth she had gone over the legal time of thirty minutes on the Stairmaster. Since then they had spoken a little, and engaged in some banter, but that was as far as it went. Banter. Hardly surprising, as she looked around her surroundings. Dozens of women dressed in skimpy crop tops and mini Lycra shorts, pretentiously showing off their concaved stomachs, tiny waists and undersized boobs with perky nipples. Ruth on the other hand bordered on curvaceous, from her more than ample breasts to her small waist and generous hips.

Look at them! All frigging beautiful people, glowing gorgeously as they lift weights or spring up and down, not a wobble of tummy fat and showing off their solarium tans to perfection.

Striding out on the treadmill at a brisk pace, beads of sweat trickled down off her forehead, dripping unladylike off the tip of her nose. Huffing and puffing, tugging for the millionth time at her Nike graphic tank top, she cursed herself for not buying the bigger size.

Do I really want to have a runway model shape that can only be maintained by eating as much as a sparrow, then worrying if I’d gain a gram from the lettuce leaf I ate at lunch?

Ruth in contrast, could never give up on her 3 C’s diet—carbs, cheese and chardonnay. Her ethos being, men didn’t want to hold a bag of bones. As long as she worked it off in the gym, kept to her size 12, why worry?

 

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Justin Thomas emerged from the changing rooms and eyed his audience. Tonight, the gym was heaving with gorgeous women, all watching him hungrily as he sauntered across the gym.

“Hi Justin,” they purred as he ambled past.

Each woman had a perfect body, perfect teeth, perfect hair—Silicone and Botox. There was definitely no one around tonight to grab his interest. Well, except for one.

It had been on his first visit. His attention had been drawn to three women, laughing and chatting in the juice bar. A nice-looking, leggy, honey blonde with perky breasts and a tight bottom. The other was petite, cute, with short cropped raven black hair, impish features, with a slim figure. It had been the one with a mass of curly auburn hair who really caught his eye. She looked more refined than the other two. Yet at the same time, sultry and self-assured. She had creamy skin, full lips and piercing cat green eyes that started a fire in his stomach.

On his second visit, he spotted her on the Stairmaster. He stood for a moment watching her, deliberating the best way to start off conversation.

“You should go over and tell her. She’s been on that machine for thirty-two minutes now.”

Justin swung around at the voice and saw a willowy, Barbie, bottle blonde, hungrily ogling him as if he was a forbidden six-foot-two cream horn cake. And she was ravenous to get her lips around that horn, nibble on the end and suck out its thick, lush cream.

She gave a satisfying sigh and licked her lips as if removing the last tell-tale signs of illicit cream. “The instructors won’t say anything to her. She’s some big shot at some head office, around the corner. Apparently, her company brings in big bucks.” As she walked away, he heard her murmur. “They may bring in the bucks, but three times a week here—and she’s still not getting a fuck.”

In that moment, he knew she was going to be his latest conquest.

Since then they had spoken a little, and engaged in some banter, but that was as far as it went. Banter. Tonight, however, he was going to charm her. If she put up a little resistance…well, that was all part of the fun.

Looking around, he saw her. She wasn’t a tall, stick figure, like the rest of the women here. Tallish, yes, but she had some wicked curves—generous hips and some marvellous breasts. Imagining what they would feel like, he felt his heart pick up its pace and an arousing sensation in his pants.

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Seeing Justin making his debut, there was no two ways about it, he was gorgeous. The perfect combination of handsome hunk, and mischievous young boy. Don’t even go there, Jenny’s voice in her head reminded her, after admitting to her friends she fancied the new guy Justin. You can never trust a man with shifty eyes.

Even though Ruth acknowledged how physically attractive he was, perhaps Jenny was right…not about his shifty eyes. She shouldn’t go there. There was no way a man like Justin would take up with a woman like her. Still…he was handsome.

She now felt stupid for having stayed longer than normal—having heard two women in the changing rooms excitedly saying Justin would be in later that night. All she wanted to do was have one last look, just to get this silly whim out of her head. Now she had, she needed to get out of there.

She had almost made it.

“Hi, just starting or finishing?”

From the corner of her eye Justin was casually standing at her side. Even though she mentally cursed herself for not leaving sooner, her heart leaped in her chest, thudding in excitement. “Finishing,” she replied, keeping her attention squarely focused straight ahead. “I am in a bit of a hurry, I have a date.” It wasn’t untrue. She was meeting Jenny for a drink.

“A date?” His reply held more than a hint of laughter.

Ruth was somewhat set aback by Justin’s tone. Did he really find her having a date so funny? “Yes, a date,” she snapped.

He cleared his throat. “Would this be a casual date?

Stepping off the treadmill with shaky legs, not sure if it was from her workout or Justin as he put a hand out, touching her elbow lightly, to steady her. Allowing herself to meet his gaze directly, his eyes no longer looked shifty. She saw warmth and friendliness. “Actually, it’s a friend,” she finally admitted.

“Oh! A friend,” he said, giving her a half smile. “So, if this friend doesn’t mind, could I ask you out for a drink? Say tomorrow night?”

Ruth was somewhat taken by surprise that he asked her. With his chiselled features, his blonde hair that was tousled effortlessly and his piercing grey eyes, still did not alter the fact; Justin Thomas had absolutely been at the front of the queue when they handed out looks. Not that Ruth had been one of those unfortunate people who had been at the back of the queue when they dished out looks, more midway.

It just doesn’t fit. Let’s face it, 99.9% of the women here are stunning sticks that attend purely to flaunt their toned, skinny bodies at people like me. So why me? Not looking a gift horse in the mouth, Ruth accepted.

That week they went for two drinks. The following week Ruth suggested supper at her place. Things just went on from there. As the weeks and months went by, Ruth and Justin were still seeing each other, albeit only two nights a week due to Justin being on the road. He was a sales rep for a pharmaceutical firm. Regardless of how happy Ruth was, Jenny and Vikki still did not like Justin, believing Ruth was under the illusion she was in a relationship, when all she had was a friend with benefits, who bonked her twice a week. Ruth ignored their negativity, maintaining, not seeing each other every night had its advantages. “The spark in our relationship has not died, if you know what I mean, and he is so caring,” going on to explain that when Justin had been away on the road, and when he returned he wanted her all to himself, which Ruth found sweet. Even though her friends nodded back with false smiles, it didn’t stop them voicing their concern.

“It’s not that I am not happy for you, Ruth, I am,” Vikki said. “It’s been a few months now, and I can’t see this relationship moving any more forward than when it began.”

Jenny nodded in agreement. “Let’s face it, the only thing you have in common is what happens between the sheets. Look there is no one more for sex than me. But come on, Ruth, what do you really know about this guy? You deserve far more than a two night a week relationship.”

Personally, Ruth thought it was sour grapes that the hot guy had chosen her. Vikki for the last year had been on and off with Bernie, a wannabe stage director. A funny ha, ha guy, very sweet and caring, but he did have a nervous twitch on his left nostril that, after ten minutes in his company, you found you were twitching too and feeling awful that he thought you were mocking him. As for Jenny, well Jenny was Jenny, anything male with a pulse, she dated. However, if Ruth were to be asked to pick one fault with Justin, which happened on a regular basis by Jenny and Vikki, she would always say that he was one of those annoying people who could eat carbs and sugar by the boatload and miss the gym for a week and still not have to worry about his weight. Yet if the truth be told, and what her friends wanted to hear, but she never would say…was that he had a dreadful habit of jibbing out at the last minute of every family occasion, work function, or any bloody occasion that involved socialising, which really irritated the hell out of her. All she wanted, for goodness sakes, was for people to get to know her boyfriend. Okay, so she wanted them to see she had a hunk of a boyfriend. Was that so wrong?

Genes: Romance / Romantic comedy / chick lit / contemporary

Tags: love relationships passion contemporary romance two men chic lit

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Author Nancy Pirri’s Montana Women Series- big sale on Amazon


Checkout Author Nancy Pirri’s Montana Women Series- big sale on Amazon $0.99/£0.99 Available until Jan 2019


Katie and the Marshal: Montana Women Book 1 Kindle Edition

Bozeman, Montana’s new marshal, James Freeman, has big plans to close down every brothel in town, including Katie’s Palace. Katie O’Malley has the fight of her life on her hands—convincing James she’s running a legitimate establishment—a saloon, diner, and boarding house.

James soon finds himself falling for Katie, but when an incident occurs, marring her reputation and forcing her to close down the Palace, James loses what trust he has placed in her.

Will Katie be able to save her business? And will she lose her heart in the process?




Annie and the Outlaw: Montana Women Book 2 Kindle Edition

Recently released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Cane Smith returns to Bozeman to claim the son he’s never met, only to discover the boy's mother is dead and the boy has been adopted by a rancher and is being raised by his twenty-year-old daughter, Annie.

When Annie refuses to part with the boy, Cane makes her an offer: Miss Annie will have to marry him if she wants to keep the boy in her life. Annie will do anything to keep her little boy with her—but can she live with the hard, rough Cane Smith?




Janie and the Judge: Janie and the Judge Book 3 (Montana Women) Kindle Edition

Left homeless and destitute, widow Janie Miller is forced to take the only job she can as a prostitute in a saloon. But before she even beds her first customer, she’s arrested for prostitution.

Judge Simon Hopkins oversees Janie's case and sentences her. Upon her release from jail, Simon assists her in finding a job at a reputable saloon. Soon Simon, a confirmed bachelor, begins to fall in love with the calm and gentle woman.

However, Simon has put away plenty of criminals, some of whom have been released and could come gunning for him. He’d like nothing better than to marry Janie, but can he take the chance?


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Laura and the Railroad Baron: Montana Women Book 4 Kindle Edition

Laura Elizabeth Woodbury, heir to a Montana cattle ranch, has just lost her father. A year ago, he bestowed upon her the nickname, “princess Sapphire” when he discovered sapphires in a mine where, sixteen years earlier, he’d found gold. The independent Laura is astonished to learn her father has hired a fancily-dressed stranger to assist her in finding a suitable husband and to help run the ranch.

Matt Black is the right hand man of a Minnesota railroad baron who’d been a friend of Laura’s father. Matt’s been hired to head up a team of railroad workers replacing damaged railroad tracks across Montana and to find a decent man to marry Laura. Matt is completely unprepared for the headstrong, willful blond and soon finds himself in love with her. Laura feels the same way about Matt—until she learns his secret that will change her life completely.

 





Nancy Schumacher is the owner-publisher of Melange Books, LLC, writing under the pseudonym, Nancy Pirri. Nancy has been a member of Romance Writers of America and her local chapter, Midwest Fiction Writers, for nine years. She is also one of the founders of a second Minnesota RWA chapter, Northern Lights Writers (NLW).

Nancy's debut historical romance, THE MACAULAY BRIDE, set in late 19th century Scotland, was published in 2003. The debut book received several contest wins and received a TOP PICK award from Romantic Times publication in Oct. 2004. A new revised edition will be available soon. She has written five full-length novels, and many stories included in anthologies with Melange Books, LLC.

January 1, 2011, Nancy opened her new digital and print on demand house, Melange Books, LLC

 In January, 2012, Melange’s new young adult imprint was created, Fire and Ice for Young Adult. The latest imprint Melange’s new highly romantic imprint, Satin Romance.

 

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

NEW RELEASES FOR SATIN ROMANCE



Shadows of Time Duology #2

Alive

Shadows of a Living Past


In death she found life.

Florence Sterling should be perfectly happy. She’s been given a second chance at life with her beloved husband. But all is not well. She yearns for more children, even though Alex is reluctant. Memories of the day she and her baby were murdered still haunt her. And she can’t shake the feeling she will be separated from Alex again.

As if in confirmation of her premonition, Alex is called on a dangerous mission to enlist America’s aid in WWII. Trying to distract herself, Florence investigates what really happened when her son died. As she searches, she becomes convinced her son is alive, although witnesses say otherwise. And with each clue she discovers, she unwittingly draws closer to her old enemy—the deranged woman who will stop at nothing to destroy her.

When Alex goes missing in action, Florence must reach deeply into her faith as she faces her greatest fears. If Alex is lost to the war, will she allow herself to love another man and fulfill her desire to have a family? Or will she remain alone the rest of her life?

Genre: Historical / Paranormal

A White Satin Romance Sweet

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Love on the Run


Everyone believes that Beth Boudreaux needs to get away. Her kidnapping by Beau Manning has her jumping at shadows and friends and family hope a change of scenery will help her move on. So when a telegram arrives from a sick aunt they urge her to visit.

Andrew Leroux can’t believe that Beau Manning has escaped. Now he has to warn everyone involved in his capture, which includes the lovely Miss Elizabeth Boudreaux. When he learns she has headed to her sick aunt he knows he has to go save her. Catching up to her is easy. Convincing her to go home isn’t. The headstrong Miss Boudreaux refuses and only leaves him one option. Kidnap her.

It doesn’t take him long to realize that the safest place for Beth is with Andrew. Now he has to keep her from escaping, protect her from Beau, and maybe make her fall in love with him.

Genre: Historical | Time Travel Romance

A Pink Satin Romance Sensual

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New Releases for Melange Books



Outpost Epsilon The Stonewall Chronicles - The Prequel


Contains adult content.

When rooky Scout Terrex Stonewall gets his new assignment on a remote outpost on the savage planet Epsilon he never dreamed he would fall in love with an alien girl. 

The planet is carpeted by a jungle of gigantic mushrooms that release poisonous spores into the hot, humid air, and the mushroom jungle is inhabited by fierce and hungry dinosaurs. Battling giant dinosaurs and venomous bugs aren’t the only dangers he must face. The indigenous inhabitants of Epsilon do not welcome the intruders to their world. 

Stonewall and his companion are captured and taken to the towering city of the Uur where an uncertain future waits for them. There seems to be no escaping their prison from the thousand feet high tower, unless they can grow wings. 

There is a glimmer of hope when Stonewall discovers things are not as they appear with their captors. If he can unmask the mystery and gain the trust and help of an unexpected ally escape may be possible.

Genres

Sci-Fi Erotic

Heat Level: 4 Bloody Hot  Frequent, explicit love scenes described using graphic and direct language.  

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In Search of the Lost


Fans of Bestselling authors Clive Cussler and James Rollins - Thomas Peltier’s breakthrough adventure debut will leave you out of breath and begging for more!

Two stories fatefully intertwined; One family’s dark and tragic journey into oblivion, the other a heart-pounding thrill-ride hinged upon a mysterious aboriginal legend - protecting the fate of all humanity. 

1930s Tasmania

 A young father, Greg McKinley struggles to protect his family and a rescued Tasmanian tiger pup from bloodthirsty bounty-hunters that will stop at nothing to cash in its head. Forced to violence and on the run, Greg begins an epic journey into the desolate Australian Outback.

Present Day

 A successful wildlife host, a team of biologists and an aborigine guide launch an expedition to rediscover the Tasmanian Tiger – an animal long thought to be extinct. Sandstorms, flash floods, deadly snakes, giant gut-slashing birds, aboriginal mystics, hallucinogenic bush drugs and killer crocs are just the beginning as they go In Search of the Lost…

Genres

 Action/Adventure  Cryptozoology 

Heat Level: 1 Sweet

Love scenes are not consummated, or if the love scenes are consummated details are not given.

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Pre-leases reviews for I’m Your Man


I invited a few of my followers to review my new book, I’m Your Man and was delighted with the response.


I’m Your Man {I wish he was}  

By Joanne Rawson

 Ten out of Ten star rating

What a great read!

A tangled web of love, deceit and lots of steamy sex, good guy, bad guy, plus the kind of guy that dreams are made of  … then of course  the girls and lots of laughs!

Characters I could really relate to. Right away I wanted to be in the company of the girls on their nights in and out. There is heaps of humour and great banter between one of the main characters Ruth, and her best friends which had me laughing out loud from start to finish, there are moments of oh my goodness that’s me, or one of my friends, as well as I wish that was me!

I was so engrossed with Justin’s  antic’s and found myself joining in with Ruth’s friends Jenny and Vikki chastising out load.

As for Yankee Doodle Danny, What a gentleman! Every hot blooded female deserves one of him!!

The twists and turns of the romance and racy encounters had me gripped and rather hot under the collar (I missed lunch and it’s going to be a very late dinner today)

I’m your man is a must read! Defiantly a book to add to your Christmas list

Jane Staffordshire UK

 

Review of I’m Your Man

I really, really enjoyed I’m Your Man. So much once I started to read I could not stop until I had finished.

A light-hearted, fun warm read with a happy ending. Just what I like.

Thank you Carrie xxx

Carrie Nottinghamshire UK

 

Just finished reading “I’m Your Man” and I love, love, loved it!

It kept me guessing right from the start about the choices Ruth was making and ultimately how the book would end. I loved the relationship between Ruth and the men in her life.

You created really vivid characters and made it easy for us to love/loathe the characters with your brilliant descriptions and storytelling.

I also thought that the thread of girly friendship which ran throughout the book was wonderful and thought it was great how instrumental the girly friends were in her love life, plus the added twists and turns as the truth was revealed!

This is definitely a page turner - I couldn't put it down and "binge read" it in just a couple of sittings.

It would also be perfect for a holiday, read on the sun lounger or just sitting at home getting comfy with a book and a cuppa, or maybe even a cheeky glass of wine!

Great job again Jo, definitely recommend reading this as it's such a fab story. Had to get the tissues ready for the end, and I am hoping for perhaps a sequel!!

Clare Hertfordshire UK