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All this started because of a wonderful friend, who is an author. It's only fair that I allow the authors their say. Sometimes they'll explain a book, others they may want to promote a new book that's coming out. This is their page. No Edits, No Censors. I post what they send me. 

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An Unplanned Lesson

10/30/2013

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Nicole Morgan, the new second grade teacher at Pineview Elementary school, has it all together in the classroom; it’s her personal life that she can’t find peace with. Unable to let go of the guilt that she is harboring from her past, she punishes herself by running from all potential relationships.

Her patience is put to the test when Dailan O’Maley the obnoxious but very sexy uncle of one of her students enters her life. She slowly cracks away at Dailan’s crude, crass exterior when they are forced to work together for the sake of his nephew. The two of them learn a lesson in love that neither had planned as they discover that the guilt they are hiding deep inside isn’t the only thing they have in common. Unbeknownst to her, he holds more than just the key to her heart.


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I sat at my desk, waiting for my students to pile in. Monday morning at 8:58 am had to be the most dreaded time of the week for any teacher. I got up to greet the children as they started to arrive with the walkers/car riders first, then each individual busload. The silence that filled the air just a few short moments ago was now filled with laughter, gasps, singing, and every other sound in between.

I paid particular attention to Ryan, who came walking in with Kyle, another little boy in my class with whom Ryan was becoming close friends. It made me happy to see Ryan starting to form relationships with his classmates. He was looking absolutely adorable wearing a black ski jacket and a black winter hat. He was bogged down by his backpack and another bag that he was holding in his hand. He walked over to my desk, quickly taking the backpack off his back. I grabbed the other bag that he was holding to help him out.

“These are for you,” he said, pointing to the bag.

I looked at him, puzzled, as I opened the bag to find two cookie tins. I slowly removed the lid from one of the tins to find layers of perfectly formed gingerbread men, with all their body parts intact.

“Did you make these, Ryan?” I asked with a smile.

He nodded, looking very proud of himself. “Well, me and my uncle did.” He sighed as if he was displeased with something.

“What’s wrong, Ryan?”

“Miss Morgan, my uncle said a lot of words on the inappropriate list yesterday when he was making those. I tried to remind him every time, but then he burnt his hand when he took them out of the oven and he started saying words that I never even heard before,  but I think they were inappropriate. I told him to use the potholder, but he doesn’t listen.”

I smiled and shook my head just imagining the words that were spewing from his mouth.

“Miss Morgan, is that f-word still inappropriate when you say Mother before it?”

I looked at Ryan and nodded.

“Oh, then he really did say a lot of inappropriate things,” Ryan said with disappointment.




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Ever since I can remember, I have always enjoyed Creative Writing. There was always something about being able to travel to a different place or become a different person with just the stroke of a pen - or in today's world a touch of the keyboard.

My life is not as interesting as my books or the characters in them, but then again whose life is? I was born and have lived in New Jersey my whole life. I'm a mom of twin teenage boys, a teenage stepson, a crazy Border Collie and a cat with an identity crisis! I guess you can say writing is my form of Calgon! I am married to a wonderful guy - but we'll keep that between us, I don't want him getting a big head!


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Razer 8: Bulldog

10/16/2013

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Jenn roseton release: curves and the rancher

10/16/2013

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“So now you’ve been here awhile, what do you think of Coldwater?” he enquired.

Quivers of excitement danced down her spine.  Luke made her feel as if she were the only person in the world.  “I like it here,” she murmured.

His lips curved in a slow smile.  “Good.”

Bang!  Bang!  The hail had slowed down for a few minutes, but now it returned in full force.  Luke reached out and tucked a strand of auburn hair behind her ear.  “You’d better stay here tonight.  There’s no knowing how long this storm will go on for.”

Relief coursed through her.  Although she’d been trying not to show it, she’d been worried about driving home in the storm.  “Okay,” she agreed, leaning into him as his fingers caressed her hair.

His eyes snared hers and his mouth slowly descended.  She held her breath, waiting for the moment when their lips would touch.  He slanted his mouth over hers, his tongue coaxing her lips to open.  Cassie parted her lips in surrender, her pulse beating erratically.  Luke gathered her to him as if he was never going to let her go...

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Title – Curves and the Rancher

Series – Coldwater Springs – Book #3

Author – Jenn Roseton

Genre – Sexy Contemporary Romance

PublicationDate – October 16, 2013

Publisher – Indie

Book Blurb/Synopsis – Curves and the Rancher (Coldwater Springs 3)

When Cassie’s car breaks down in Coldwater Springs, Wyoming, she’s in a bind.  On the run, she doesn’t know who she can trust.

Until she meets Luke Jackson.  The hunky rancher captures her heart and helps her face her fears.  But can he convince her that he’s fallen in love with her, and her curves?

This is a sexy contemporary romance novelette of approximately 12,700 words.

Curves and the Cowboy (Coldwater Springs Book #1) Amazon Kindle Link –

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHLH4CG

Amazon UK Kindle Link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DHLH4CG

Curves and the Sheriff (Coldwater Springs Book #2) Amazon Kindle Link –

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EN1ZJ5S

Amazon UK Kindle Link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Curves-Sheriff-BBW-Romance-ebook/dp/B00EN1ZJ5S

Goodreads Link – http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18587048-curves-and-the-rancher?from_search=true

 AUTHOR BIO:

Jenn Roseton believes that romance and happy endings go together. When she’s not writing, she indulges in delicious gourmet chocolate. 

Although she’s spent time in Wyoming, unfortunately she didn’t meet a sexy cowboy of her own.

 STALKER LINKS HERE:

Amazon Author Page – http://www.amazon.com/author/jennroseton

Website/Blog – http://www.jennroseton.com

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/jennrosetonauthor

Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/JennRoseton

Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/JennRoseton 

Shelfari – http://www.shelfari.com/authors/a1002693111/Jenn-Roseton/

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Brooke Cumberland's New Release Burn

10/2/2013

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Synopsis:
Just when Velaney thinks she is safe again…her worst nightmare comes back to haunt her. 

Eric is dealing with his own insecurities as he tries to accept Velaney’s decision to help the enemy…can he get past it? Will they be there for each other in the end?

Eric struggles to step aside and trust Velaney...but will his past keep him from doing so? Can he let go in order to move forward?

Velaney and Eric had their fair share of ups and downs in SPARK…their love was undeniable and intense. Just when you think they could get their happily ever after…pasts collide and merge together…will they fight for what they want? 

Or will their love crash and burn? 


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I slide my hand across her waist, feeling the goose bumps appear from under me. The way her body responds to me is fucking hot. It fuels me to keep going in sexual torture. 
I grip a hand on each side of her panties and forcefully rip them apart. “We won’t be needing these,” I quip. 
“You think you’re funny, don’t you smart ass?” I feel her eyes looking down at me with fury as I continue teasing and torturing her. Before I let her spit anymore out at me, I aggressive push a finger in.
“Oh my god,” she whimpers, the most beautiful sound in the world. I shove another one in, getting the same reaction, only louder. 
“Let me hear you, sweetheart.”
I twist my fingers in and out of her until I’m completely soaked in her desire. I remove them just as I cup her with my mouth, soaking up all her wetness.
“Oh, holy shit,” she breaths, trying to grasp for me with her tied-up hands. 
“No touching,” I remind her, smiling against her soft skin. I continue playfully torturing her into an intense frenzy. The way she comes around me is the most beautiful thing in the world. She made life worth living. Unbelievable how the one thing you need the most, is the one person who needs you the most. Only knowing Velaney for a few short months, I already knew I was going to marry her. When someone changes you for the better and loves you despite all your faults, you better marry that person, swoop them up and claim their body as yours—otherwise someone smarter than you will.
“Holy shit, babe. You are fucking torture,” she spits out. Damn, I love the way she swears now. Even her little spits of swearing are hot.
I’m just about to rip my jeans off when a loud, forceful knock interrupts. “Who the hell is that?”
“Carissa probably locked herself out. She went to go do our laundry.”
I sigh and pull my jeans back up. Damn, roommate.
“Hold on!” Velaney yells as I scramble to release her hands. She fists her clothes off the floor and quickly dresses before answering the door.
I see her peek through the peephole as I pull my shirt back over my head. She gasps and takes a step back.
“What is it?” I ask, but without letting her respond, I catch up to her and look for myself.
“You have got to be fucking kidding me,” she mumbles, locking her eyes on the door.
“Who is it?” I ask, not recognizing the woman.
“My mother.”


Author Bio:
Brooke is a midwestern gal, from the cheese state of Wisconsin! Go Packers! She's a stay-at-home mom of three beautiful children (one daughter & two stepsons) and a black fury dog. She's studied psychology in college, and counseling and education in graduate school where she found her love for writing. Most days you can find her reading or writing, or just hanging out with her family! She loves movies, cooking, and shopping! She's addicted to Starbucks, Coach purses, and wearing yoga pants.

Author Contact Links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brookecumberlandauthor
Goodreads: http://www.Goodreads.com/brookecumberland, 
Blog: http://www.brookecumberland.blogspot.com
Twitter: @blcumberland


Spark buy links:
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6ZAHVM
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E6ZAHVM
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spark-brooke-cumberland/1116238680?ean=2940148578000


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