Book Promo ~ The Eve of Love

A Hearts Through History New Year Anthology

Ten true love stories on the eve of midnight.

Enjoy Hearts Through History’s debut anthology—The Eve of Love, as we take you through three hundred years of family tradition—a New Year’s Eve Costume Ball where love conquers all.

Our chronicles begin in Tudor England with Katherine and William, and span centuries as tales of their descendants dance and romance through time with heat from sweet to scorching. We’ll entice you with elaborate masquerades, all-encompassing love matches, and a tapestry of settings that start in Tudor England, journey through the US Colonial and Civil War Eras, Victorian London and Tokyo, and conclude back in the United States on the cusp of the 20th century.

Best-selling authors are joined by new debuts in these ten heart-warming never before published short stories.

Authors in this anthology include:

• Elf Ahearn
• Eliza Carter
• Kathy Crouch
• Heather Hallman
• Cynthia Anne Hurt
• Joan Koster
• Claudine Lamarr
• Julia Masters
• Annie R. McEwen
• Zia Westfield

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This title will be auto-delivered to your Kindle on October 1, 2022.

THE EVE OF LOVE

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BDFYQT7Z
Publisher: ‎ Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Publication date: ‎ October 1, 2022
Language: ‎ English

Book Promo ~ Schoolbooks & Sorcery

An Anthology of Inclusive YA Urban Fantasy

In this enchanting collection of young adult tales, 20 authors explore the overlap of the mundane and the fantastical, with LGBTQ protagonists juggling the pressures of school and the wonder of magic in its many forms. From entrance tests to final exams, casting spells to breaking curses, these teens seek to claim their place in the world. In these pages, you’ll find gay and lesbian, bisexual and asexual, trans and nonbinary characters, all experiencing sexy, strange, wicked, wonderful, romantic adventures. They deal with bad roommates and bullies, first loves and new friends, all while crafting and inhabiting their ideal identities. Featuring authors such as Seanan McGuire, Cheryl Rainfield, Cecilia Tan, E.C. Myers, Rajan Khanna, and many more. Step inside and experience Schoolbooks & Sorcery…

“I snagged a few pinches of herbs from the apothecary cabinet in the kitchen and ground them into a paste. The bruised leaves let out their oils, and the air filled with a sweet, green, medicinal smell. Just a small magic, friend-to-bees magic, and it didn’t look like magic unless you knew.” ~ From “The Delicate Work of Bees” by Emily Horner

“What is the centaur philosophy of magic?”
Clementine cleared her throat, cheeks flushing pink, and said, “That if it were easy, everyone would do it, and that means it must be hard.” ~ From “Finals” by Seanan McGuire

“A big message to queer and trans youth in the 2000s was ‘it gets better,’ but in YA publishing there’s still a struggle for representation of LGBTQ protagonists–and a big-name author promoting transphobia certainly hasn’t helped,” said Circlet imprint editor Cecilia Tan. “Putting the ‘magic school’ trope together with queer teen angst was a natural: in fact it’s my catnip.”

The innovative publisher, Riverdale Avenue Books just published Schoolbooks & Sorcery: a New Anthology of Inclusive YA Urban Fantasy edited by Michael M. Jones.

About Michael M. Jones

Michael M. Jones lives in southwest Virginia with too many books, just enough cats, and a wife who’s been with him every step of the way. His stories have appeared in venues such as Hexagon, Metastellar, Mad Scientist Journal and Enchanted Conversation. He also edited Scheherazade’s Facade: Fantastical Tales of Gender Bending, Cross-Dressin, and Transformation. For more, visit him on Twitter at Oneminutemonkey  or at www.michaelmjones.com

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Book Promo ~ Premiere: A Romance Writers of America® Collection

 A varied mixture of different genres that all
have something to do with love!

A collection of tales that showcases the breadth and complexity of the world’s most popular genre of fiction, Romance!

New York Times bestselling authors Cindy Gerard and Allison Brennan bring the thrills in their tales of romantic suspense.

New York Times bestselling authors Sabrina Jeffries and Courtney Milan take you on a trip back in time with lush stories of historical romance.

New York Times bestselling authors Vicki Lewis Thompson and Joan Johnston show the wonder of contemporary romance, while New York Times bestselling authors Monica Murphy and Laura Kaye’s New Adult romances delve into the evolving Millennial perspective.

And editor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Day’s tale of angels and sizzling desire takes readers to the edge with paranormal romance.

From the first love of Young Adult romance to tales of second chances, LGBT romance to the realms of the supernatural, contemporary to historical, suspense to inspirational, the genre of romance has a story for every reader and this blockbuster inaugural collection from Romance Writers of America showcases it all!

Featuring tales from:  Sylvia Day, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lila Bell, Courtney Milan, Amber Lin, Monica Murphy, Regina Scott, Joan Johnston, T.L. Costa, Cindy Gerard, Harper St. George, Erica Ridley, Laura Kaye, Katy Regnery, Allison Brennan,
Lex Valentine, Sabrina Jeffries, and Diane Kelly 

available on Amazon

Amazon Reviews

“I LOVED this anthology. Such a crazy diverse group of authors and romance genres. There was something for EVERYONE. You HAVE to check it out!! I also loved that all the stories were connected in the theme of ‘a wrong number’ – everything about this was awesome!”
– All Romance Reviews

“I absolutely loved this collection of short stories. It was a varied mixture of different genres that all had something to do with love. Whether it was about a second chance at love, finding love in the most unexpected places, or rekindling past flames, they were all incredibly great romances that I truly hope are just precursors to more in a series. I want more from each world and each author. I truly enjoyed every single story in this collection and that is no lie.”
– Book Reader Chronicles

“This decadent and assorted collection of tales is the perfect treat for yourself or a friend this Valentine’s Day! A must read and a must own collection!”
– Books I Love a Latte

About the Author

Romance Writers of America: The Voice of Romance Writers: Romance Writers of America® (RWA) is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy. Founded in 1980, RWA has grown to one of the largest writers associations in the world. RWA represents more than 10,000 members who live in 38 countries. RWA provides programs and services to support the efforts of its members to earn a living from their writing endeavors. If you are interested in becoming a part of this diverse and growing community, visit rwa.org for more information. Like RWA on Facebook: facebook.com/romancewriters; Follow RWA on Twitter: @romancewriters

Book Review: Believing in Santa & The Case for Very Short Novels

It’s Not Just for Christmas

Believing in Santa

It’s a love story for any season —

Dini didn’t want to think about her past. And, Seth wasn’t thinking about anything but his past. Thrown together as Santa and his Number One Elf at the homeless shelter, Dini and Seth seem to be on opposite sides… of everything. Her past is catching up to her, and Seth may risk his future to protect her.

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reviewed by Neva Squires-Rodriguez

Great book, loved the characters. I was able to relate with the characters and the story drew me in like no other. I would highly recommend this phenomenal Christmas tale.

More Short Stories by Chelle Cordero

Holiday Happiness: A Short Story

HeartWorks: Eight Stories of Love, Passion, and Romance

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero

an interesting article from Publishers Weekly
The Case for Very Short Novels

 

Read a FREE short story ~ Visit Author Chelle Cordero on Facebook

 Starting tomorrow, Sept 2, and through the month, I will be posting my short story Pussy Cat Tales in serialized version on my Facebook page. Come back every other day for another installment.

Pussy Cat Tales (an amusing look at a lifetime with cats) is one of
the short stories in The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero.

Enjoy! Visit Author Chelle Cordero​ to follow along.

The Many Faces of Chelle Cordero

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Book Promo: 2014 Victory Tales Press Anthology

2014 Summer Collection: Sweet/Sensual 

Markee Anderson (Author
Stephanie Burkhart (Author)
Gerald Costlow (Author)
Larry Hammersley (Author)
 Jory Sherman (Author)

 

Five complete sweet to sensual stories from five multi-talented authors in settings to make any summer occasion more special. Included are: 

Meet Me In Seattle by Markee Anderson 
Madysen Duke has been coerced to participate in a reality show with her teacher friends. But little does she know, her high school flame is also along for the ride, with intentions much different from hers. Even though she’s out for the money, he’s trying to thwart whatever crime is happening right before their eyes.

Arrow Through The Heart by Stephanie Burkhart 
Summer vacation and the Fourth of July brings Ella to New Hampshire while participating in a tennis competition. Logan is an innkeeper’s son who bumps into Ella and invites her for an ice cream. Attraction flares and they enjoy spending time together, but each has their own plans for their life. Then disaster strikes Ella. Can a summer attraction truly become a lasting relationship?

Taking Liberty by Gerald Costlow 
Liberty “Libby” Bell is a waitress at a roadside diner, trying to hide from an abusive ex-boyfriend who refuses to leave her alone. She strikes up a romance with Roger, a hunky local fireman, and seems to be getting her life back into gear. Then her ex-boyfriend tracks her down.

Will she be forced to leave Roger and run away again, or see the ex-boyfriend and risk a violent confrontation?

And if that isn’t enough to handle, suddenly there’s a serial killer in their midst.

Marcy’s Struggle by Larry Hammersley 
Marcy Mason is in her final year of graduate school, pursuing a PhD in chemistry. She has brains and looks, but struggles in the romance department. She met Ross Franklin in undergraduate school when she was a senior; he was a freshman and second-string quarterback. Her problem – she was hung up on Leroy Doyle at the time.

Leroy is married and moved away, but Ross, now star quarterback, isn’t convinced she’s over Leroy. When Leroy arrives on campus to give a lecture, Marcy must make all the arrangements. After contact with Leroy, Marcy admits to what she’s known all along—she’s over Leroy and wants Ross in her life. Can she convince Ross to look past their different backgrounds and give love a chance?

The Garden by Jory Sherman 
Summer brings forth fresh vegetables in the garden and with them, the ultimate fight against insects and wild critters to protect those vegetables. Harvey enjoys his garden, especially the corn – watching it grow, providing food for his beloved wife Ruth. Then, something unusual happens in the garden and his corn begins to disappear.

Publisher: Victory Tales Press

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