Book: Housing Elephants
Author: Eleanor Lloyd-Jones
Genre: New Adult
Release Date â 20th November
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â⦠And the greatest of these is love.â
Love is patient and kind⦠Its strength can build bridges and knock down walls. It can give people hope - a purpose. But there is a side to love that is unforgiving and cruel - a side to love that breaks hearts.
Love can suffocate, and love can turn to hate.
Billy Taylor meandered through life, only ever giving half. Ruled by his fatherâs grief, he gave up on his own dreams in a bid to keep life ticking along, desperately craving the unconditional love of his parents. It wasnât until Eve Swallow fell into his life again, rousing his empty heart, that he dared to hope for a chance to live life on his terms.
Never quite good enough in the eyes of her overpowering mother, Eve kept herself locked away inside her own head, immersing herself in her passion for art and music, and doing anything in her power to avoid getting close to anyone. When she connected with Billyâs eyes, that still haunted her dreams after so long, fear kicked in, and all she could do was the one thing she was sure would protect herâ¦
Run.
If two lost souls collided and a love so deep was born, it would surely take a herd of elephants to tear them apartâ¦
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Raised in a little village in North Wales, a fierce love of books and reading was instilled in Eleanor by her parents from a very early age, and she has vivid memories of reading secretly under the blankets with a torch for hours after lights out, often getting caught! She was blown away by The Borribles Trilogy - Michael De Larrabeiti at nine years old, and it was then that she fell head over heels with idea of imaginary worlds. A persistent and professional daydreamer, something she still prides herself on being, she spent most of her early childhood inside her own head making up stories or scenarios, climbing trees, building dens or doing anything arts and crafty. Music also played a huge part of her young life. Growing up on The Beatles, U2 and Status Quo, her obsession with Top of the Pops and vinyl twelve inches grew into a love affair with music that has only grown and expanded over time: there is rarely a moment where music is not playing in her life, and in turn, rarely a time when she is not singing, even if it is in her head! She had always thought she would write a book some day - it has been an ambition for as long as she can remember - and has always been told that she âhas a way with wordsâ. Over the years, sheâs dabbled in the odd piece of prose, helped friends to write letters and résumés and prides herself on her hilarious lyrical genius when composing poems for friends birthdays! Life, however, got in the way and her dream was stored on the back burner as she put herself through university and started a family. It was only when she was nearing the âfortyâ milestone that she decided it was time she got some of the ramblings and chatterings in her head down on paper.
A creative, guitar-playing mum of one boisterous, but pretty damn cool boy, she classes herself as a Yorkshire gal now after moving to Leeds when she was eleven. Eleanor works full time as a teacher, but grabs every spare minute she can to write; be it on the train, lunchtimes at school or foregoing sleep for an extra hour or two in the evenings. Her hope for the future is for people to fall in love with her characters as much as she does. Not a big ask really!
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Title: The Marriage Merger
Author: Sandy Curtis
Publisher: Ormiston Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Paperback Release Date: October 23, 2015
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She’s expecting a holiday. He wants a solution. Jenna Martin knows a great body when she sees one. After all, bodies are her business. And Braden Fleetwood has the sexiest body she’s seen in a long time. But one disastrous love affair was enough. She doesn’t need to fall for someone like him. Braden has always been in control, building up his business empire, protecting his sister, taking pride in his strong-minded niece; but now he is frustrated beyond measure, helpless to restore the shattered lives of the only people he has allowed himself to love. What he doesn’t want is the woman he needs. Can they both learn that healing isn’t always physical?
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Sandy Curtis writes contemporary romance for Ormiston Press's Lavish Novels line, and is also the author of seven romantic thrillers published in Australia and Germany, two of which have been finalists in the Romantic Book of the Year Award. Sandy has presented many writing workshops including 10 days teaching creative writing at the University of Southern Queensland McGregor Summer Schools, given library talks, and been a panellist at writers' festivals. She is a member of many writing organisations, and has organised the Bundaberg writers festival, WriteFest, since its inception in 2005. In 2010 she was awarded the Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Award for Sustained Contribution to the arts in regional Queensland, and in December 2012 she was selected by the Queensland Writers Centre to receive the Johnno Award for outstanding contributions to writing in Queensland.
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You're invited to live, love, and ride with the SHMC. This boxed set includes all six books and novella at the deeply discounted rate of 60% off each individual cover’s price.
The Sacred Hearts Motorcycle Club is about more than just bad ass bikers. It's about loyalty and brotherhood. When the men of SMHC find love, the club celebrates. When they hurt, their brothers hurt with them. And when someone crosses them...watch out.
Shattered & Scarred She’s living in a hell and is shattered by violence, Trigger is a scarred veteran, on his way home. When their paths cross, neither will ever be the same, but is that such a bad thing? Broken & Burned Dray was broken the day his mother was shot down in front of him, Evy’s been burned in one of the worst ways possible. When these two come together they seal and soothe each other’s hurts. Chances are sometimes worth taking. Cracked & Crushed Crushed on her wedding day, left at the altar, Hayden simply can’t take anymore. Lucky for her, Reaver is there for the rescue. But can she handle his cracked psyche, or will they both implode? Masked & Miserable Squick has got a secret, and meeting Aaron is about to blow it wide open. He’s been masked and hiding miserable, but things have got to change. Will he be brave enough to come clean? Tattered & Torn One violent act has left Shelly’s world in tatters, and poor Ghost is torn over what to do. Will his love be enough to stitch her back together or will he just rip her down more? Fractured & Formidable Mandy leads a fractured existence. Successful business woman on the surface, but broken underneath. When Revelator unearths her secret, someone is going to find out just how formidable he can be. Damaged & Dangerous Dani Broussard is as damaged as one woman can be, and in the middle of one seriously bad situation. Red-XIII is as dangerous as they get, and he’s right there with her. Can he get them both out of the clutches of the SHMC’s rival’s hands, before anyone else winds up dead?
A.J. Downey is a born and raised Seattle, WA Native. She finds inspiration from her surroundings, through the people she meets and likely as a byproduct of way too much caffeine.
She has lived many places and done many things though mostly through her own imagination... An avid reader all of her life it's now her turn to try and give back a little, entertaining as she has been entertained. She lives in a small house in a small neighborhood with a larger than life fiancé and one cat.
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Title: Rae of Sunshine
Author: Micalea Smeltzer
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 23, 2014
It’s Rae of Sunshine’s ONE YEAR BOOK BIRTHDAY!!!!
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What I remember the most about that day was that it was completely ordinary. Then with one stupid decision everything fell apart and nothing was ever the same. Rae Wilder wants nothing but a do over—but life doesn’t work that way. She’s stuck living out the consequences of her actions. At times the burden feels unbearable. College is supposed to be her second chance. New place. New people. New life. No one to know what she did. Despite that, she has still vowed to avoid everyone and everything at all costs. Unfortunately for her, an accidental run-in with the campus heartthrob, Cade Montgomery, derails that plan. He’s determined to thaw the ice around her heart and expose the girl she used to be. He wants to show her that life is worth living for and that she really is a Rae of Sunshine.
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The thing about starting over is it isn’t as easy as people say. It’s impossible to become a completely different person. You can change your hair. Your makeup. Even your name. But at the end of each and every day you’re still the same person you were yesterday, and the day before that. I’d spent the last year trying, and failing, to become a different person. The shitty events of my life had certainly changed me and I wasn’t the same carefree girl I used to be, but I was still Rachael—or Rae as I preferred to be called now—because no matter how far we run we can never escape ourselves.
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Micalea Smeltzer is a bestselling Young and New Adult author from Winchester, Virginia. She’s always working on her next book, and when she has spare time she loves to read and spend time with her family.
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Title: Carnal Desire
Series: Onyx Club #3
Author: Sebastian Ex
Genre: Erotic Romance
Release Date: November 23, 2015
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My name is Nathan Stone, and I’m part owner of a BDSM club called The Onyx Room – and I’m not like any other man you’ve ever met. I own the club with my two best friends, Matthew and Brandon. I’m the dungeon Master who runs The Onyx Room. Matthew and Brandon support me. I’m also in love with my girl. Bianca and I have been together since the night she got in my car to sell me her body. She thought I’d take her for an hour to sate my carnal desire, but what she didn’t know was that I’d seen her before and purposely bought her to save her from herself. Bianca needed more than a Dominant. She needed a Master. My name is Master Nathan Stone, and welcome to my world. *Possible triggers, coarse language, graphic sex and adult themes.
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Bianca requires aftercare as much as she needs the sting of the pain. I clean her wounds, and apply a liberal amount of Neosporin ointment and let the wounds breathe. I then cover her up with the thin blanket and sit on the bed beside her. “Slave.” Her eyes flicker open. “Here you go.” I unscrew the water bottle and hold it to her lips. She automatically reaches out so she can take the bottle, but I lightly smack her hand away. “I’ll take care of you.” Bianca smiles, then puts her lips to the bottle as I tip it so she can drink.
“Thank you, Master,” she dreamily says before placing her head on the pillow and falling into sleep. Walking away from the bed and to the opposite side of the playroom, I take my phone out of my pocket and call Matthew. “Hey,” he says when he answers. “Hey, I’m supposed to do an inventory check today but Bianca is starting to fall. We’ve just had a mini scene, but she’s out of it. Can you go in and start it, and I’ll be there in a few hours. I need to make sure she’s okay.” “She alright?” “Not great, but I’m hoping this time I can get to her before her mind fucks her over.” “Dude, whatever you need.” “Thanks, can you go in and start inventory?” “Yeah, I’m taking Ella to see Debra her OBGYN, check the baby and make sure everything’s alright, then we can head in and start on it.” “Thanks, we’ll be there before the club opens, but I just can’t get there for a couple of hours.”
“Yeah, man, don’t worry yourself. I’ve got it covered, look after your girl.”
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Sebastian Ex is a native of Sydney, Australia, having grown up in a tight-knit family mostly surrounded by women. From a young age he had a passion for all things green and outdoors, when he hit mid-teenage years he did an apprenticeship as a landscape gardener.
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Title: Paradise Road
Series: Paradise #2
Author: C.J. Duggan
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: November 22, 2015
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The Road to Paradise is never easy
After a year on the coast, Lexie Atkinson can't settle back into country life. She’s missing the glitzy, gritty nightlife of the big city and the group of misfit friends she’d loved to hate. She knows to move forward she has to go back – back to face the guy who stole her heart. But when Lexie arrives in Paradise City to work out if her future includes bad-boy surfer, Luke Ballantine, he is nowhere to be found.
With no home, no money and no Luke, Lexie gets a job slinging drinks at the wild Wipe Out Bar. Soon her heartache is eased when broody bar owner, Dean Saville, starts taking an interest and stirs more than just her drinks. But nothing is ever as it seems in Paradise City and when Luke barrels back into town, Lexie has a choice to make. But who will end up with the broken heart: Luke, Dean … or Lexie?
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C.J Duggan is a number one internationally bestselling Australian author of seven independent titles of her popular New Adult Summer series. In addition to her chart-topping indie novels, C.J is set to publish two titles with Hachette, Australia with her brand-new Paradise Series in 2015 (Paradise City and Paradise Road). C.J lives with her husband in a rural border town of New South Wales, Australia. When she isn't writing books about swoony boys and 90s pop culture you will find her renovating her hundred-year-old Victorian homestead or annoying her local travel agent for a quote to escape the chaos. The 'Summer Series' The Boys of Summer (December 2012) Stan (October 2014) An Endless Summer (July 2013) Max (February 2015) That One Summer (December 2013) Ringer (March 2014) Forever Summer (December 2015) The 'Paradise Series' Paradise City (April 28th, 2015) Paradise Road (November 22nd, 2015)
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Author: Amie Nichols
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Cover Designer: Sara Eirew
Release Date: January 5, 2016
River Scott is the daughter of a billionaire. She runs her father's company and does what she is told, including cleaning up after her out-of-control, socialite, wild-child baby sister.
After a tragic night fifteen years ago, River feels she has no choice but to continue on the path of being the good one, keeping her sister in check and always pleasing her father.
She's in a dead-end relationship, but all she wants is love, passion, and sweep-you-off-your-feet excitement.
Because of her sister, she meets ex-male escort, Damian Matthews. Their attraction is by far like nothing either have experienced. He gives her everything she wants and so much more.
Unfortunately, this is not the guy River's father would approve of. He approves of Ryan Lane, a wealthy, successful playboy who is ready to settle down and start a life in politics. She knows Ryan is the smart choice, but no one makes her feel like Damian does.
When River starts dating Damian, a set of events are put into motion changing everything she thought she knew about her family.
Can River get what she wants without losing everything and hurting the one person she has sworn to protect for the rest of her life?
This is a standalone novel. Due to strong language and sexual situations, this book is meant for adults over 18.
I've have met some amazing woman on my journey so far, and have learned so much. (Sometimes the hard way.) I've been like a sponge soaking up all the information I can on how the publishing world works. It's been a rollercoaster ride with its ups and its downs.
No matter what, I will never regret anything I've done. You can't succeed if you don't try, and if you don't try you won't succeed. One of my favorite quotes "If the dream is big enough the facts don't matter".
Some other info about me, I love my family, friends, wine and anything caffeinated. I also love writing HEA. For the same reason, I won't watch a movie that I know will make me cry, (with the exception of Steel Magnolias) I will never write a book without a HEA. There might be a few twists and turns, a cliffhanger or two. But ultimately my stories will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. For me, reading is entertainment, a way to escape this crazy insane world. If a book leaves me feeling sad, mad or gut wrenched, it is not for me. There is enough gut-wrenching sadness in this world, I don't need to read about it too.
I started writing four years ago and have no plans on stopping. So keep your eye on me because with the help of some amazing people and my wonderful fans, this girl is going to be on the New York Times bestselling list someday.
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club Bash Series by Candace BlevinsDate of Publication: November 20, 2015 BlurbWhat do you get when you mix a bad-ass werewolf biker with a beautiful she-wolf who grew up as the MC President's daughter? Sparks.
Angelica was raised not only as a biker's daughter, but as Bud's daughter — the president of the Atlanta RTMC, which meant she also had dozens of ‘uncles' who made sure she was safe, happy, loved, secure. Needless to say, her virginity was still solidly intact when she left for college, though not for long, once she was out from under her dad's influence. She's a different person when she comes home with her Master's degree, and in spite of her intention to remain a civilian, some of the bikers don't seem so much like uncles, anymore. The Chattanooga Rolling Thunder chapter welcomes her to town when she moves there for her dream job, but things get rocky when Angelica starts dating the District Attorney. Throw in problems with a rival gang, a hot FBI agent, some dirty cops, and her old friendship with Bash — and Angelica has her hands full, and then some. Warning: Blazing hot sex, a touch of BDSM, tons of raw kink, and some unconventional ménage play along with danger, intrigue, and an abundance of bad-ass werewolf bikers who are used to getting their way. Available FromAbout Candace BlevinsCandace Blevins is a southern girl who loves to travel the world. She lives with her husband of 17 years and their two daughters. When not working or driving kids all over the place she can be found reading, writing, meditating, or swimming. Candace writes BDSM Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and is currently writing a kick-ass Motorcycle Club series. Her Safeword Series gives us characters who happen to have some extreme kinks. Relationships can be difficult enough without throwing power exchange into the mix, and her books show characters who care enough about each other to fight to make the relationship work. Each book in the Safeword series highlights a couple with a different BDSM issue to resolve. Her urban fantasy series, Only Human, gives us a world where weredragons, werewolves, werelions, three different species of vampires, as well as a variety of other mythological beings exist. Candace's two paranormal romance series, The Chattanooga Supernaturals and The Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club, are both sister series to the Only Human series, and give some secondary characters their happily ever after. You can visit Candace on the web at candaceblevins.com and feel free to friend her on Facebook at facebook.com/candacesblevins and Goodreads at goodreads.com/CandaceBlevins. You can also join facebook.com/groups/CandacesKinksters to get sneak peeks into what she's writing now, images that inspire her, and the occasional juicy blurb. Stay up to date on Candace's newest releases, and get exclusive excerpts by joining her mailing list!
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Me & Mr. Jonesby Lindsay Marie Miller Finley O'Connell is a shy, reserved college student, who has no intention of ever trusting another man. At nineteen, Finley spends her Friday nights alone, studying clinical psychology to ease her mind of the abusive childhood she has yet to overcome. Her new professor, the young, charismatic Cabel Jones, begins to take an interest in Finley, whose first instinct is to run. But when an ordinary experiment turns to bloodshed, Finley must rely on Cabel, as the two hide away in a rustic, secluded cabin in the wilderness. Plagued by deception and fear, Finley soon finds herself in the arms of the one man on campus who can never truly be hers. http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Jones-Lindsay-Marie-Miller/dp/0692538372
Title: The Twenty-One
Series: Emerald Cove #2
Author: Lauren K. McKellar Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance Release Date: November 21, 2015
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I look both ways before I cross the road. I knot my laces twice. Boring? Sure. But it’s also settled. Stable. Safe.
And I like safe. Because broken bones may be hard to heal, but broken hearts are even harder. And when the man I loved and lost comes charging back into my life, I won’t fall for his charms again … will I? Joel Henley just might be my biggest risk yet.
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There’s something so freeing about this moment—something so dangerously safe, yet all-consuming. Going fast takes the breath from my chest. It’s a feeling I’ve run from, but damn—it’s so addictively good. We come to a stop four laps later, and as the car softens its roar to a throaty hum, my breath finally slows, my chest rising and falling at a speed of normalcy. Joel reefs the helmet from his head and turns to me, his face alive with excitement. “Holy shit, El.” I laugh, and it’s so freeing. So liberating. I undo my own helmet and rest it in my lap. “That was ... wow.” “Right?” He laughs again, and then reaches across the console to take my hand with his warm one. “I liked it way more than I thought I would,” I admit, and this time his fingers squeeze mine. “What were you so afraid of, Ellie?” Joel asks. You, I want to say. I’m afraid of you breaking my heart again. “Come on, Ellie. Tell me.” I pause, my eyes on the road we’re hurtling down with no brakes. “Life. Death.” Then, after a moment … “Falling.” He reaches over and tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. My heart stops. My breath stills. “I’ll promise to be here to hold you, Ellie.” His words send a shiver down my spine. “I’ll catch you when you fall.”
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Lauren K. McKellar is the author of romance reads that make you feel. She lives by the beach in Australia with her husband and their two dogs. Most of the time, all three of them are well behaved.
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