Reclaim my Heart by Donna Fasano

Posted on May 15, 2013 by bookluvin

Read the latest on the new release from Donna Faz!

Sixteen years ago, Tyne Whitlock cut all ties to her past and left town under the shameful shadow of a teenage pregnancy. Now her fifteen-year-old son is in trouble with the law and she is desperate for help. But reaching out to high-powered attorney Lucas Silver Hawk will tear open the heart-wrenching past in ways Tyne never imagined.

Forced to return to the Delaware Indian community where Lucas was raised, Tyne and Lucas are tempted by the heated passion that consumed them as teens. Tyne rediscovers all the reasons she found this man irresistible, but there are scandalous secrets waiting to be revealed, disgraceful choices made in the past that cannot be denied. Love is a powerful force that could heal them both—if the truth doesn’t rip them apart.

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Love, Italian Style

Posted on April 22, 2013 by bookluvin

Grab a cup of expresso and settle back with Janet Simcic’s novel, The Man at the Caffe Farnese. Julie Walden has gone through the transforming journey of breast cancer. The diagnosis, treatments, and surgeries are behind her, but her sense of self is unsettled. Her disease has taken a toll on every aspect of her life, including her long marriage. She needs a new perspective. What better place to vacation and do some soul searching than under the Mediterranean skies of Italy? Joined by two new friends from her Italian classes, Julie and her gal pals head to the land of Caesar, da Vinci, and Gucci. Julie soon finds herself attracted to the smooth, elegant, sensitive, sexy, rich, charming Dante (who wouldn’t be?) Of course she’s still married to the dull, old, father-of-her-children, Ted. What to do? What to do?

Simcic creates a rich cast of characters all searching for their finest selves. Besides the three American tourists and their very distinct personalities, there are also the Italians and their personal dramas to enjoy. At the center is the growing relationship between Julie and Dante and the dilemma they face. Set against exquisite Italian scenery, The Man at the Caffe Farnese, celebrates the sights and tastes of Italy. Reach for your copy when you’re in the mood for a little La Dolce Vita.

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Janet Elgena Simcic is an established freelance magazine writer residing in Orange, California. Travel articles have been published in Travel and Leisure, USAirways Magazine and the award-winning Travel Section of the Orange County Register.

Before writing her first novel and current travel book, she specialized in self-help and spiritual guidance with articles on overcoming breast cancer, dealing with dying parents, and other life-changing issues. She has also published stories about the search for her roots including the poignant discovery of her grandfather’s journey from Italy to America. Visit www.janetsimcic.com

Bill of Human Wrongs–Women Making a Difference

Posted on January 17, 2013 by bookluvin

BLB welcomes guest political thriller author C. Michaels. Hold on to your seat!

You are about to read an excerpt from my latest novel, Bill of Human Wrongs, the story of three women who end up in a fight to protect the future of the United States. One is a Senator, another, a reporter, and finally… Eve.

Eve is a woman who is affected by the devastating Senate bill 1257, the premise depicting the country’s future if it passes the Senate vote. She has only seen Senator Claire Winslow, and Rachel Ross in this peculiar coffee house, a place where she enters through a portal, but has never been allowed to leave through the front door. Claire and Rachel have figured out where Eve is from, but Eve doesn’t yet understand in this reading.

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“Why are you all so calm? With the war escalating each hour, how can you all be acting as if everything is fine?”

Rachel looked at her in shock, “War? Eve, what are you talking about?”

She continued on as if she hadn’t heard the question, “Rachel, you’re a reporter. At a time like this, I should think you would be living at your studio. And speaking of that, what network are you using as your platform? Believe me, the channel clicker has been active these past few days and never once have I seen you broadcasting.” She put her head down to secretly rub a new tear. “Constitution Day is on Friday and it’s unclear to me that there will be any celebrating. Each day, the ghetto militia is being slaughtered for us all to see on TV. Why aren’t you telling our side of this?” She looked at Claire, and then back across the table. “You call yourself women who defy the ways, and yet, what are you doing to stop this?”

Donna showed up with their order. After serving them, she placed a jar of strawberry jam in the middle of the table. “I made this myself. The best you will ever taste. I suggest you try it on these hot scones.”

Eve stood, her nostrils flaring. “Scones? Jam? What is all this? I need to get out of here!” She turned toward the back of the room, but felt a gentle hand on her arm.

Donna smiled at her, a warm, delicious motherly air with her gesture. “Eve, you may use the front door tonight if you like. You have earned it, dear.”

All three of them stared in disbelief at Donna. When the shock wore off, Claire asked, “What do you mean she’s earned it?”

Donna responded with a cold expression, “Why, she has put an end to what you started.”

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Bill of Human Wrongs uses two parallel times to show what the results of a change to the Constitution could do to the country if it only worked in favor of selected groups.

The result is frightening.

Those from the present who want it to pass are unscrupulous, and will stop at nothing to get the one remaining vote needed to pass… the vote from Senator Claire Winslow.

“ The author does a masterful job of drawing the reader into this story. ” ddranch | 4 reviewers made a similar statement

“ I have read all of C. Michaels books and am a big fan, but this one in particular had me, I couldn’t put it down. ” Mj Lingen | 2 reviewers made a similar statement

“ Vigilante justice will be allowed to replace the rule of law. ” Stephen Cody | 2 reviewers made a similar statement

Bill of Human Wrongs is available at Amazon

Read more about C. Michaels at her website http://www.cmichaelsbooks.com/index.html and followe her on twitter at @cmichaelsbooks

New Year’s Blog Hop with Dana Taylor

Posted on January 11, 2013 by bookluvin

JAGUAR JACK: A MYSTIC ADVENTURE is only 99 cents during the Blog Hop

Jaguar Jack Campbell, Aussie reality TV star, travels the globe filming escapades in the wild. His charismatic charm conceals an unwanted psychic gift and buried memories. Major Maggie Savannah, aka Maggie-the-Mouth, is brash, brave and beautiful. She lives to beat the bad guys via covert military operations. The last thing she wants is a reckless TV personality partner. But when a Senator’s daughter is kidnapped by terrorists on a mysterious island, Jack and Maggie must join forces to secure her rescue and, perhaps, save the world.

Read about the mystical backstory to Jaguar Jack at Supernal Living with Dana Taylor

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The WINNERS of the shell magnets are Crystal Young and Tina Myers. Congratulations!

Be sure to pick up a copy of Jaguar Jack for only at Amazon, and please take the time leave a customer review.

Happy New Year!

Dana Taylor

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Dating isn’t for sissies

Posted on December 30, 2012 by bookluvin

Part novel, part dating guide, Dinosaurs and Cherry Stems, by Susan Ricci is a delightful tromp thru the dating jungle of the 21st century. The story begins as Cindy Layton is ending her second marriage. At the age when people are supposed to be thinking retirement and Golden Years, Cindy finds herself a Dinosaur in the Dating Game. What follows is a wry look at the hazards of on-line dating. Just when you’re thinking she’d be better off getting a new hobby, she meets Jay. But the road to true love is not smooth–especially when two people are laden with emotional baggage. Ricci offers wise insights on relationship pitfalls. She weaves a story line that is engaging, with believable characters caught up in our Brave New World.